3 Fed Rate Cuts… Mortgage Rates Don’t Budge!
Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Update • 12-10-25
**Hosted by Tony Meier • Windermere Real Estate • 36 Years Experience**
Welcome back to your weekly Eastside housing update. Even with *three* recent Federal Reserve rate cuts, the mortgage market has barely moved — and the gap between policy and mortgage pricing is becoming a defining trend for buyers and sellers heading into year-end.
As someone who has helped **779 Eastside clients buy and sell successfully**, my goal is always to make these weekly shifts understandable and actionable so you can make confident decisions. Let’s dive in.
📉 **Interest Rates**
Rates are **down 0.48%** year-over-year and sitting at **6.30%**, yet buyers are still waiting for a more meaningful drop.
While mortgage rates haven’t reacted to the Fed, the softening trend is still a step in the right direction — especially heading into 2026.
🏡 **Active Listings**
📉 Down **4%** from last week
📈 Up **76%** compared to last year
Inventory continues its seasonal decline, offering sellers a bit more breathing room. Compared to last year, however, buyers still have significantly more choice — a theme that continues to shape pricing and pace.
📝 **Pending Sales**
📈 Up **9%** from last week
📉 Down **15%** compared to last year
Despite steady rates and seasonal distractions, buyers who are active right now are serious. This is not a “tire-kicking” market — those writing offers are motivated and well-qualified.
📊**Months of Inventory (MOI)**
⬇ **3.14 months** this week
📉 Down from **3.58** last week
📈 Up **107%** compared to last year
The Thanksgiving week spike has now corrected, as expected. MOI dropping back down signals more balance returning — though the market remains slower than the intense pace of 2024.
## 💵 **Median Sold Price**
$1,425,000
➖ Steady from last week
📉 Down **9%** compared to last year
Higher inventory and selective buyer behavior are putting pressure on pricing, especially in more entry-to-mid tier price points. Well-prepared homes continue to outperform the averages.
✨ **For Sellers**
With inventory continuing its seasonal decline, competition is easing. Serious buyers are still active, but they’re discerning — which means thoughtful presentation, accurate pricing, and strategic positioning matter more than ever. Homes that check these boxes continue to secure excellent results, even in a slower cycle.
💼 **For Buyers**
Rates remain nearly **0.50% lower** than a year ago, and selection is stronger than normal for December. As MOI trends back downward, this could be a narrowing window to secure value before competition increases again in early 2026. Being well-prepared ensures you can act decisively when the right home surfaces.
🔑 Trusted Guidance for a Moving Market
Behind every data point is a family’s next chapter. With more than 779 Eastside sales completed, I’m here to help you read the market clearly, act with confidence, and move forward with a plan built around your priorities — not guesswork.
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