If you’re trying to figure out what’s happening in the market right now, here’s the simplest way I can put it:
We’re back in a market that’s moving but not the way it used to.
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been watching one key indicator closely: new listings. In our area, Friday tends to be the primary day homes hit the market. And recently, we’ve had multiple consecutive weeks of noticeable increases in new listings.
That’s one of the clearest signals that we’ve entered the early stages of the spring market, even if the calendar hasn’t caught up yet.
At the same time, interest rates have remained relatively stable, hovering in a narrow range rather than making dramatic swings.
That stability, even at higher levels than a few years ago, has helped bring buyers back into the conversation.
So what does that mean? More inventory is creating more options. Buyer activity is picking up. And we’re seeing a healthier balance begin to form. But here’s the part that matters most:
You still can’t time this market. Too many variables are moving too quickly, locally and globally, for that to be a reliable strategy. Instead, the focus should be on understanding your position, your goals, and how to move when the right opportunity presents itself.
Because in a market like this, clarity beats timing every time. If you want to learn more, watch my full conversation with Good Morning LKN here.
