US home prices remain at record highs, supported by limited supply and a persistent building shortage that keeps competition focused on available homes.
In Seattle, buyers and sellers are navigating a slow 2026 market, with affordability questions making timing, pricing, and preparation especially important right now.
Economic uncertainty has kept some buyers paused, while also discouraging sellers; fewer new listings can keep pressure on prices across the market.
Active sellers may need incentives to attract offers, especially when buyers are carefully weighing affordability before making a move in today's market.
A listings platform predicts housing may become more affordable as wages outpace prices, giving prepared clients a clearer framework for planning ahead.

Purchase applications recently ↑1% and were ↑21% yearly, showing buyers are moving forward as inventory conditions look more favorable nationally for many shoppers.
Total mortgage application volume recently ↓1.6% seasonally adjusted, after a prior ↑7.9%, while unadjusted activity ↓1%, tracking overall loan demand across programs.
The 30-yr fixed rate sat in the mid-6% range, and refinance volume ↓4%, shifting more attention toward purchase demand for market watchers.
An economist said potential buyers resumed forward movement after a brief pause, using improved inventory conditions across most parts of the country.
Application mix shifted: refinance share ↓42.5% from 44.2%, ARM share reached 8.3%, while government-backed loan shares varied across programs in recent activity.

Seattle median DOM: 56 in early 2026.
46.7% of Seattle homes sell within 2 weeks; median sale price is $758,000.
Seattle’s avg sale-to-list ratio is 98.5%.
Nationwide median days on market is 66, with 28.6% selling within 2 weeks.
Nationwide median sale price is $422,921; avg sale-to-list ratio is 97.9%.

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Across the US, homes listed in late April had the strongest odds of selling fast and above asking, making it the top seller window.
Late-April listings were ↑18% more likely to sell above asking, with median sale prices ↑4% versus the yearly avg., the biggest premium of the year.
Homes listed then were ↑17% more likely to sell within 2 weeks and spent ~9% fewer days on market than the yearly avg.
Sellers also faced less competition: late-April inventory was typically ↓8% from the late-summer peak, even as buyer demand stayed strong.
Timing varied by market. West Coast and Texas sellers often did best earlier, while Northeast and Rust Belt markets tended to favor later spring.
For buyers, late spring brought the most new listings, mid-summer offered the biggest fresh selection, and late summer into early fall brought better deals.

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NWMLS active listings jumped 28% to 13,341, giving buyers significantly more choices heading into spring.

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Median home price hit $620,000 as mortgage rates dipped below 6%, supporting buyer opportunities.

Bill aims to protect open access to real estate listings, backed by bipartisan, nearly unanimous legislative support.
It requires that when a broker markets a home, it’s visible to the public and all brokers simultaneously.
Only exception: limited marketing allowed when needed for health or safety concerns.
Supporters say private listing networks create “manufactured scarcity,” narrowing buyer pools and hurting sellers’ best offers.
Washington is positioned as a national leader in pro-consumer real estate protections.

Buyer/seller confidence is set to return in 2026, making browsing turn into buying.

Seattle listings may increase gradually, giving buyers more choices and less competition

Forecasters see modest price appreciation, roughly 1–2% metro‑wide, not runaway spikes.

Mortgage rates drifting into low‑6% range make Seattle payments feel easier.