A clear read on how quickly homes are moving and what that means before you commit
If you're trying to decide whether it makes sense to make a bigger move now, my answer is yes - but only if you treat speed and price as two separate decisions. In Auburn Hills, MI, a typical sale took 11 days over the previous 30 days, while the typical sold price was $199,000, so I would not assume every well-located home is moving at the same price tier or with the same level of competition.
Over the previous 30 days, Auburn Hills, MI had 10 active homes on the market, 11 homes under contract, and just 0.83 months of supply. That is a very lean amount of available homes, and it tells me selection can tighten quickly when you're trying to line up a sale and purchase at the same time.
For a household that needs more space, the real risk is not simply paying too much. The bigger issue is making your current-home decision without a realistic plan for what you can actually buy next in Auburn Hills, MI. With 12 new listings coming to market recently and active listings sitting at 10, I would expect choices to change fast, which makes preparation more important than optimism.
Start by narrowing your must-have list before you tour anything. Get your financing and timing lined up so you can act inside a typical 11-day sale window. Review current options against the recent active price point of $334,950, and separate what fits your budget from what only fits on paper.
