🏡 Seattle’s Eastside Real Estate Market Update | January 7, 2026
Hosted by Tony Meier | Windermere Real Estate | 36 Years Experience | 779 Closed Sales
The Eastside housing market is starting 2026 with a noticeable shift in momentum. While interest rates continue to improve year over year, buyer activity has returned quickly after the holiday pause, inventory is tightening, and pricing is responding accordingly.
This is the kind of market where experience, preparation, and calm decision-making make a real difference. Here’s what the data is telling us this week.
📉 Interest Rates
Mortgage rates are down 0.95% compared to a year ago, now sitting at 6.19%.
This is a meaningful improvement and one buyers are beginning to respond to — not with speculation, but with action.
🏘 Active Listings
Active listings are down 7% from last week, though still up 64% year over year.
That combination signals a market that remains well supplied, but where excess inventory is beginning to work its way through as demand returns.
✍️ Pending Sales
Pending sales jumped 74% week over week and are up 24% compared to a year ago.
This is a clear sign that buyers who paused during the holidays are re-entering the market — prepared, informed, and decisive.
⏳ Months of Inventory (MOI)
MOI dropped sharply to 2.78 months, down from 5.23 last week, though still 33% higher than a year ago.
This rapid shift highlights how quickly conditions can change once buyers return, especially at the start of the year.
💰 Median Sold Price
The rolling 30-day Median Sold Price is $1,540,000, up 3% from last week and steady year over year.
Price stability paired with rising buyer activity suggests confidence is returning, particularly in well-positioned homes.
✨ For Sellers
As buyer activity picks up and inventory tightens, thoughtful preparation matters more than ever. Homes that are priced accurately and presented with care are capturing attention early in the year. This is often when momentum quietly builds before competition intensifies later in the spring.
💼 For Buyers
Improved rates and a still-elevated level of inventory offer a valuable window. With demand already increasing, preparation today can help you act confidently before competition strengthens further. Markets often move faster than expected once activity resumes.
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Early-year markets reward those who understand the shifts before they become headlines. With 779 successful Eastside sales, my focus is on helping clients move with clarity, confidence, and a plan built around long-term success — not short-term noise.
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