For a long time, the Crawford County housing market felt predictable—almost comforting. Sellers knew exactly where their “Cheese” was. List a home, wait a moment, and the perfect offer would arrive. It was the familiar corner of the maze they had come to rely on.
But, as often happens in life, the Cheese has moved.
Recent data shows the Median Days on Market in September 2025 climbed to 62 days. Prices have steadied near $170,000, but the path through the market no longer looks the way it once did. And just like Hem and Haw discovered, pretending the maze hasn’t changed doesn’t bring the Cheese back.
Don’t Be a Haw in Today’s Market
Some sellers stand still, hoping the old days will return. They cling to the belief that a high list price and minimal preparation will spark a quick bidding war, just like before.
But the maze has shifted.
Homes that start too high begin to gather “stale days,” and the longer they sit, the more painful the eventual price adjustments become. With more than half of Crawford County homes now selling for below list price, waiting and wishing are not strategies—they’re traps.
Be More Like Sniff and Scurry
Sniff and Scurry didn’t waste time arguing with reality. They noticed the Cheese had moved—and then they moved with it.
Sniff Out the Right Price:
Today, the Cheese rests at the intersection of true market value and what buyers can comfortably afford. A competitive price from day one is the quickest route to the new Cheese. It requires fresh, honest data—not memories of last year’s market.
Scurry Into Action:
Buyers now expect homes that are move-in ready. They have options.
Scurry would roll up his sleeves—clean, declutter, repair, refresh, and present the home in its best light. These small steps often lead directly to the new pile of Cheese.
“Who Moved My Cheese?” by Spencer Johnson.