Seattle Metro Housing Market Updates
I publish a monthly market update covering prices, inventory, mortgage rates, and what the data actually means for buyers and sellers across the Seattle metro. Each update includes county-level and city-level numbers so you can see what is happening in your specific area, not just the metro average.
Latest Update
May 2026: Summer Buying Season and What the Numbers Show
King County median at $859K, inventory up 35% year over year, mortgage rates at 6.37%, and city-by-city prices for Puyallup, Renton, Kent, Auburn, Federal Way, and Bonney Lake. Plus what the summer outlook means for buyers and sellers.
Previous Updates
- April 2026: Spring Market Shift — Inventory surge, Eastside price correction, and the most favorable buying market since 2019
What Each Update Covers
Every monthly update includes median prices for Seattle, King County, the Eastside, Snohomish County, and Pierce County. I also break down city-level pricing for South Sound communities like Puyallup, Renton, Kent, Auburn, and Federal Way. You will find current mortgage rate analysis, inventory trends, and plain-language takeaways for both buyers and sellers.
Want data for a specific neighborhood that is not covered here? I am happy to pull comps and walk you through the numbers.
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