Recent market pace supports a focused search, not a wider one.
A calmer home search starts with boundaries, not more listings. My advice in Azusa, CA is to decide what you will not chase, because recent supply was 1.48 months and homes were typically closing in 28 days.
A market with limited supply can make every new listing feel urgent. In Azusa, CA, there were 34 active listings and 18 sales in the most recent month shown, while the broader supply reading held at 1.48 months. That tells me the search should be filtered hard before you start touring.
I would use those numbers to remove pressure, not add to it. Fast enough movement and limited choice both favor a narrower search, especially if your goal is to move into something more manageable rather than simply buy whatever becomes available. In Azusa, CA, the right boundary can save you from spending energy on homes that were never a fit.
Set your top price before you look. Decide which features matter enough to act on quickly. Skip homes that miss the mark in a major way, even if the listing is new. If you also have a home to sell, I would connect your search plan to that sale timeline from the beginning.
