For example: If interest rates are rising, new building permits are up, consumer sentiment is falling, unsold inventory is up, and affordability is reaching a danger zone for your particular market, you might be inclined to sell. Note that one of these indicators alone may not induce you to sell, but when all five are giving a sell sign, it may convince you to pull the trigger and sell. Conversely, when these indicators reverse, you may consider that a “buy” signal.
Many indicator patterns are provided on this website. They are periodically updated and used by us in our personal decision making. Browse the site and look for patterns of your personal acquisitions and dispositions relative to various indicators to see where your portfolio scenarios fall relative to past cycles (like the examples on the chart below). Perhaps that will help you decide when to pull the trigger on your next investment event.