Real Estate News
While surging mortgage rates have diminished buying power for many this fall, the well-prepared and savvy home shoppers can still find attractive opportunities out there—if they know where to look and how to use the shifting market conditions to their advantage.Continue Reading…
he “silver tsunami” may finally reach America’s shores, bringing enough homes to ease its long-running inventory shortage and expose an entirely new problem in its place. Between 2026 and 2036, an estimated 13.9 million homes currently occupied by baby boomers and the Silent Generation will be released from older owner-occupancy. Continue Reading…
Investor buying fell in the first half of 2026, but generally held steady as a share of the market compared to the last few years. Investors comprised 10.7% of home purchases in the first half of 2026, down 0.3 percentage points compared to the first half of 2025. Investors purchased about 224,000 homes in the first half of 2026, down 7.0% year-over-year, and the lowest first-half total since 2020. Continue Reading…
King County, WA
| Key Metrics | 2025 | 2026 | % Changes |
| Median Sales Price* | $975,000 | $937,775 | -3.8% |
| Average Sales Price* | $1,258,067 | $1,180,348 | -6.2% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 4,381 | 5,731 | +30.8% |
Snohomish, WA
| Key Metrics | 2025 | 2026 | % Changes |
| Median Sales Price* | $750,000 | $724,000 | -3.5% |
| Average Sales Price* | $848,405 | $804,180 | -5.2% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 1,700 | 2,332 | +37.2% |
Pierce, WA
| Key Metrics | 2025 | 2026 | % Changes |
| Median Sales Price* | $568,500 | $572,000 | +0.6% |
| Average Sales Price* | $642,763 | $662,127 | +3.0% |
| Inventory of Homes for Sale | 2,596 | 2,909 | +12.1% |
*Does no account for sale concessions and/or downpayment assistance.
Mortgage & Finance
Retirement costs can look different than expected, especially when healthcare and other expenses rise over time. Holding several years of income needs in safer assets can reduce the pressure to sell stocks during a downturn. Flexible withdrawals and thoughtful Social Security timing can help retirement savings last longer. Continue Reading…
Mortgage rates are at their highest level in nearly three years, prompting mortgage applications for home purchases to also fall in tandem—as prospective buyers reevaluate what they can afford. Freddie Mac’s weekly measure shows the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 7.28%, for the week ending Oct. 1, up from 7.03% the previous week. Continue Reading…
Down payments surge seasonally, but notch lowest Q2 level since 2021. The median fell to $27,100 and 13.7% in Q2 2026, down 9.2% and 0.6 ppts year-over-year, though they rose from Q1 and remained above pre-pandemic norms. Mortgage rates are driving payment burdens as down payment trends either partially offset or accentuate the increases. Continue Reading…
CURENT MORTGAGE RATES
| 30-Year Fixed | 7.18% |
| 30-Year FHA | 6.82% |
| 30-Year Jumbo | 7.37% |
| 15-Year Fixed | 6.83% |
Local Happenings
November is a wonderful time to embrace the holiday season in Washington, with crisp autumn days, festive traditions, and plenty of local events to enjoy. Spend the month celebrating the season at the Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, opening November 13 and running through January 18, enjoying a special holiday dining experience at the Amuse Thanksgiving Day Buffet on November 26, or getting into the holiday spirit at the Seattle Christmas Market, taking place November 20–December 24. Whether you’re enjoying winter activities, celebrating Thanksgiving with family and friends, or exploring the festive markets and holiday traditions, November is the perfect time to get out, make memories, and welcome the holiday season.