From 2019 to 2023, only three weeks show up:
• Mar 29–Apr 4, 2020: COVID-lockdown urgency, serious buyers only.
• Aug 16–22, 2020: Pandemic-driven inventory panic.
• May 9–15, 2021: A brief moment of buyer confidence amid early rate tensions.
But starting Q1 2024, the trend shifts dramatically. Sellers delayed listing in 2022–2023 due to uncertainty over pricing outcomes. By 2024, many buyers were sitting on approvals, waiting to act. The appointment-to-sale index dropped to record lows in 2024–2025 (less browsing, more action). Q1 of 2025 buyers are jumping ahead of potential rate cuts, locking in before pricing rebounds.
