A fast move is possible, but only when the home and the strategy match the pace buyers are rewarding.
If you are trying to buy without getting trapped in a rushed decision, the pace matters more than the headlines. My rule of thumb is this in Calabasas, CA, a typical sale took 40 days over the previous month, so I would stay ready to act but I would not assume every home needs an instant offer.
Here is the practical answer homes can move, but the market is not so frantic that you lose all room to think. Over the previous month, a typical sale timeline was 40 days, and recent accepted offers averaged about 98% of asking. That tells me buyers are still competing, yet there is usually enough space to separate strong value from overpriced inventory.
I also look at the homes already under contract because they show how quickly the best opportunities can disappear. In the recent Calabasas, CA pending group, the typical time to go under contract was 18 days, while the average was 76 days. My read is that the good homes are getting picked off sooner, but the market still leaves behind listings that miss on price, condition, or both.
Get fully clear on your ceiling before you tour seriously. Focus first on homes that have not been sitting too long unless there is a clear reason they still fit your plan. When you find the right match, move with clean terms, but keep your offer anchored to what closed homes in Calabasas, CA actually supported.
