Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why It’s Time To Hit Play Again

It’s no surprise that 70% of buyers put their home search on hold last year. Between high prices, low inventory, and rising mortgage rates, conditions weren’t ideal.

If you were one of them—no judgment. The market made it tough to buy and even tougher to sell when you didn’t know where you’d go next.

But now, things are shifting.

The Market Is Moving Toward Balance

More sellers are listing, and builders are finishing more homes. That means more inventory—and more options—for buyers like you. It also means you don’t have to worry as much about finding your next home once you sell.

This is what we call the inventory sweet spot:

• Buyers have more choices, so it's easier to find a home that fits.

• Sellers still benefit from solid demand, because inventory isn’t too high.

According to Realtor.com, housing inventory is up 28.5% compared to last year—but still lower than pre-pandemic levels. That’s what makes now a rare opportunity to buy and sell with less pressure.

Don’t Wait Too Long

Inventory has been rising for 17 straight months, and experts expect that trend to continue. As more homes hit the market later this year, your home could face stiffer competition if you wait to list.

As Lance Lambert, Co-Founder of ResiClub, puts it:

“The fact that inventory is rising year-over-year strongly suggests that national active housing inventory for sale is likely to end the year higher.”

Bottom Line

If you’ve been waiting for a sign from the housing market, this is it.
More choices. Strong demand. Less stress.

Whether you’re looking to move up, scale down, or relocate, now could be the ideal moment to make your move.

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