How I would judge selection, price pressure, and pace before touring homes
If you are trying to decide whether to jump into the search now or wait for more options, I would not wait for perfect conditions in North Raleigh, NC. Last month, supply stood at 2.43 months and recent offers landed about 98.2% of asking, so I would go in prepared for a competitive but still workable market.
Selection is improving, but it is not wide open. Over the previous 30 days, 103 homes came to market in North Raleigh, NC, while 241 were active at month-end, and a typical sale took 23 days. That is enough choice to compare homes carefully, but not enough slack to drift.
My read is that buyers still need to separate "available" from "realistically available." Last month, 93 homes moved into contract, and the typical newly pending home went under contract in 35 days. That tells me well-priced homes in North Raleigh, NC are still getting absorbed at a steady pace, even with more active choices on the board.
I would get fully underwritten before you tour seriously. I would narrow your search to the top two price bands and property types that truly fit your move. When you see the right home, write clean terms early instead of assuming time is on your side.
