Paused Your Moving Plans? Here’s Why Now Might Be the Perfect Time To Restart
Teagan Olivieri
Monday, April 28, 2025
Over the past year, it’s no surprise that many buyers and sellers hit pause on their real estate plans.
Between low inventory, rising prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the market felt like a rollercoaster — and for many, the timing just wasn’t right.
Maybe you were one of them — and that’s okay.
But if you’ve been waiting for a signal that conditions are shifting, here it is: the market is finding its balance, and new opportunities are opening up.
More Homes, More Possibilities: The Inventory Sweet Spot
Right now, we’re seeing a key change that could make your next move easier:
Inventory is on the rise — but not overwhelming.
More homeowners are listing their properties, and builders are delivering more newly completed homes. That’s creating a wider range of choices for buyers — without flooding the market.
According to Realtor.com, inventory has increased by 28.5% compared to this time last year.
Even with that growth, inventory levels in most markets (including ours) are still below pre-pandemic norms.
What does that mean for you?
If you’re buying: You’ll have more options to find the right home for your needs.
If you’re selling: Your home can still stand out and sell quickly with the right strategy.
It’s truly the best of both worlds: more options, less chaos, and steady buyer demand.
Why Timing Matters
Here’s another important factor to consider: inventory has been climbing for 17 consecutive months, and experts expect that trend to continue.
Lance Lambert, Co-Founder of ResiClub, notes:
“The fact that inventory is rising year-over-year . . . strongly suggests that national active housing inventory for sale is likely to end the year higher.?”
Translation?
The sooner you make a move, the better positioned you’ll be.
Listing your home now means you’ll face less competition compared to later this year when even more properties are expected to hit the market.
Curious About Local Trends?
We track inventory levels, price trends, and market shifts across Brantford, Brant County, Cambridge, Kitchener, and surrounding areas.
Stay informed with the latest numbers in our Monthly Market Report.
Let’s Get Your Plans Moving Again
If you’ve been waiting for better timing to buy or sell, this is your window of opportunity.
More inventory, strong buyer demand, and growing market activity make this a smart time to re-enter the real estate market.
Let’s have a conversation about what’s possible for you today.
Whether you're thinking about moving up, downsizing, or making a fresh start — Team OLIVIERI is here to guide you every step of the way.
Between low inventory, rising prices, and fluctuating mortgage rates, the market felt like a rollercoaster — and for many, the timing just wasn’t right.
Maybe you were one of them — and that’s okay.
But if you’ve been waiting for a signal that conditions are shifting, here it is: the market is finding its balance, and new opportunities are opening up.
More Homes, More Possibilities: The Inventory Sweet Spot
Right now, we’re seeing a key change that could make your next move easier:
Inventory is on the rise — but not overwhelming.
More homeowners are listing their properties, and builders are delivering more newly completed homes. That’s creating a wider range of choices for buyers — without flooding the market.
According to Realtor.com, inventory has increased by 28.5% compared to this time last year.
Even with that growth, inventory levels in most markets (including ours) are still below pre-pandemic norms.
What does that mean for you?
If you’re buying: You’ll have more options to find the right home for your needs.
If you’re selling: Your home can still stand out and sell quickly with the right strategy.
It’s truly the best of both worlds: more options, less chaos, and steady buyer demand.
Why Timing Matters
Here’s another important factor to consider: inventory has been climbing for 17 consecutive months, and experts expect that trend to continue.
Lance Lambert, Co-Founder of ResiClub, notes:
“The fact that inventory is rising year-over-year . . . strongly suggests that national active housing inventory for sale is likely to end the year higher.?”
Translation?
The sooner you make a move, the better positioned you’ll be.
Listing your home now means you’ll face less competition compared to later this year when even more properties are expected to hit the market.
Curious About Local Trends?
We track inventory levels, price trends, and market shifts across Brantford, Brant County, Cambridge, Kitchener, and surrounding areas.
Stay informed with the latest numbers in our Monthly Market Report.
Let’s Get Your Plans Moving Again
If you’ve been waiting for better timing to buy or sell, this is your window of opportunity.
More inventory, strong buyer demand, and growing market activity make this a smart time to re-enter the real estate market.
Let’s have a conversation about what’s possible for you today.
Whether you're thinking about moving up, downsizing, or making a fresh start — Team OLIVIERI is here to guide you every step of the way.
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