The numbers for March are not showing a positive trend BUT the data for the current month is never very accurate.

That said, you could attempt to purchase one of the lots that is for sale and in doing so, you would assume their position on the waitlist.

I am looking at other options.  

There is rules around this which is why loans and utilities all offer multiple payment options.

A lot of this depends on your goals, but you can use a couple options. 

I know lots of questions come up about offering a car as an option and generally most say that's not worth it.

I think it's less a function of people just love the burb life and more that people are priced out of the city as much so they're looking for the "affordable" option ... and that's in the suburbs.And I do think there are still some under-asking properties out there, but anything that's taken care of, that's a remodel (but not an obvious crappy flip), is going quickly now. 

Less is more approach, as well as just getting informed more about your options.

Also equity gives you enough space to have options.

Depending upon your ultimate goal - you have options.