The recent market pace gives you enough structure to make cleaner decisions
If you are about to start looking at homes, you do not need more listings. You need a better filter, and I would build that filter around the recent Temple City, CA pace of 19 days to sell and 2.43 months of supply, because that combination rewards buyers who know exactly what they want.
A typical home closed at $1,205,000 over the previous 30 days, and recent offers landed around 100.5% of asking. That tells me some listings are still commanding strong responses, especially the ones that arrive in good condition and within a believable price range.
I would also keep the asking side in perspective. The recent typical list price was $1,254,000, above the typical closed price, which means not every seller is aligned with where buyers are actually closing. In Temple City, CA, that creates the need to compare every listing against the market's recent closing behavior, not just the seller's expectations.
Set your budget ceiling before you tour. Write down the features you will not compromise on, then stop treating every home as a possibility. When a property fits both your needs and the recent closing range, move with confidence. Skip the rest without regret.
