Raptor please remember that secular markets are simply envelopes of cyclical markets. The cyclicals will either have higher highs and higher lows or lower highs and lower lows depending on the direction of the secular market. Spring is typically a time of cyclical activity that is rising. You will need to be patient. By later in the summer the price rallies will be done and the nicer homes will either be purchased or repriced to sell.
Buyers who purchase in the spring (especially for nicer homes) should always be prepared for pricing that is commensurate with the time of year.
It is frustrating. Plus you are shopping in an area of denial and/or substantial equity investments.