More Homes, Less Competition: Why Acting Now Makes Sense

If you pressed pause on your moving plans last year, you weren’t alone. About 70% of buyers hit the brakes — and honestly, it made sense. The combination of low inventory, high prices, and bouncing mortgage rates made the market feel just a little too unpredictable.

But 2025 is starting to tell a different story — especially here in Williamsburg, Virginia. And if you’ve been waiting for a better time to make your move, this might just be your green light.

Inventory Is Improving — but Still Balanced

Right now, we’re seeing something we haven’t had in a long time: more choices without oversaturation. According to Realtor.com, inventory has jumped by 28.5% compared to this time last year. That’s a big shift — and a big help for buyers. But even with that improvement, the number of homes for sale is still about 20% lower than pre-pandemic levels.

Why does that matter?

It means we’re hitting a rare sweet spot. There are more homes to choose from, but not so many that your current house would get lost in a sea of listings when you decide to sell.

• Buyers have better options.

• Sellers still have strong demand.

• Homes are moving — and at good prices when they’re priced right.

In short: you’ll have a real opportunity on both sides of the move.

Why Timing Matters

The number of homes for sale has been climbing steadily for over 17 months — and experts believe it’ll continue rising through the year. As more homes come to market later this year, it could be a little harder to stand out.

Listing your home now means you’ll be competing with fewer properties and could attract more serious buyers before the summer and fall markets become more crowded.

As Lance Lambert, Co-Founder of ResiClub, says:

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.​

Bottom Line

If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to make your move, this could be it. Whether you’re dreaming about a bigger home, a cozy downsizing opportunity, or a fresh start in a new neighborhood, today’s market conditions are offering a pretty rare window of opportunity.

Thinking about selling, buying, or both? Let’s have a conversation about what’s happening right now in Williamsburg and how you can take full advantage of it.