Ready to Move Again? Here’s Why It’s Time to Unpause Your Plans!
It’s no secret that 70% of homebuyers hit pause on their search in 2015. Perhaps you were one of them—and honestly, who could blame you? The market was tough.
Inventory was low, prices were sky-high, and mortgage rates were all over the place. Finding a home that ticked all the boxes while fitting within your budget felt impossible. And if you were planning to sell, why go through the hassle when you weren’t sure where you’d end up?
But here’s the good news: The market’s shifting, and it might just be time to press play on your home journey again.
The Sweet Spot in the Market
More homeowners are jumping back into the market this year, and builders are finishing up more homes. The result? More options for you to choose from—maybe even that dream home you’ve been waiting for.
More homes = more opportunities.
But there’s more to it than just the number of homes available. When you’re selling, you don’t want to feel like you’re in a race with a thousand other listings. And conversely, you don’t want inventory to be so low that your house sits on the market for months.
Right now, we’re in that sweet spot where you get the best of both worlds.
Supply is Rising, But It’s Still Balanced
Here’s the scoop: According to Realtor.com, housing inventory has jumped by 28.5% compared to last year. But even though there’s more on the market, it’s still below pre-pandemic levels in most areas. And that’s why this moment is so ideal (check out the graph below):
- More homes to choose from when you make your move.
- Enough demand so your house won’t linger on the market forever.
More options. Less chaos. Steady demand. That’s the real sweet spot.
But there’s even more good news. Realtor.com’s data shows that inventory has been climbing for 17 months straight. Experts predict this trend will continue throughout the year. As Lance Lambert, Founder of ResiClub, notes:
“The fact that supply is rising year-over-year strongly suggests that national active housing inventory for sale is likely to end the year higher.”
That means now might actually be the best time to sell. Your home could stand out more now than it would later in the year when inventory continues to rise. Wait too long, and you might be just another listing in a growing sea of options.
The Bottom Line
If you’ve been waiting for a sign to make your move, here it is. Whether you’re looking to upsize, downsize, or completely relocate, this is the best market we’ve seen in a while.
So, what’s holding you back from jumping into this sweet spot? Get in touch with an agent to chat about what’s possible for you right now!