January 26, 2026

Inventory Continues to Rise as Buyer Demand Remains Constrained

Published on: January 6, 2026 Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its December 2025 Market Snapshot. Market Recap The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices. Active listings increased 23%...

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market Simplifying The Market

You May Not Want To Skip Over That House That’s Been Sitting on the Market

When you see a house that’s been sitting on the market for a while, the reaction is almost automatic. You start thinking:What’s wrong with it?Why hasn’t anyone bought it yet?Am I missing something?That mindset made sense a few years ago. But in today’s market, you may actually miss out.More Time on Market Isn't Automatically a Concern AnymoreA few years ago, homes sold in just a matter of days....