2026 Housing Market Predictions

The 2025 housing market has been a mixed bag. Mortgage rates, though down from their 2023 highs near 8%, remain elevated enough to squeeze affordability. Home prices have stayed stubbornly high despite forecasts of a cooldown, while inventory has improved slightly but remains tight in many areas. As

A Halloween Chill in Local Home Sales

A Halloween Chill in Local Home Sales Active Listings         Inventory up 27.3%         Median Price down 3%         Pending listings decreased by 3.7% Western Washington markets are moving through a typical fall pattern—homes are taking longer to sell, and prices have held firm as activity eases.R