“are these properties that you have your eye on, on the market?”
Yes. On the market. I haven’t checked Zillow for history, but we’ve been watching one for about eight months, and the other for about six months. A few minutes ago I found out that it was taken off the market yesterday. Not sold, but the listing was pulled.
There’s a good chance things will pick up in a couple weeks. The holidays probably grind things to a standstill.
if properties are languishing on the market (6-8 months qualifies) then it’s only a matter of (short) time that prices reflect the lack of demand. Keep waiting them out; you’ll win.