I am Tony Meier with Windermere Real Estate in Kirkland. Over 36 years, 74,000 plus hours, and **776 successful Eastside closings**, I have learned how to read the data and translate it into calm, confident moves for seasoned homeowners. In **“2.4 Months of Inventory is the Bright Spot?? Eastside, Seattle and Snohomish County Real Estate Insights | December 2025,”** I unpack what this month’s numbers mean for your next purchase or sale across **Redmond, Kirkland, Woodinville, Bellevue, Bothell** and nearby communities.
### 🔢 This Month’s Big Three
* **💰 Interest Rates:** **Down 0.62% vs 2024** and lower than November 2025, opening better payment windows and buy-down options.
* **🏘️ Months of Inventory (MOI):** Above the 10-year trend across the board, giving buyers more choice and requiring sharper strategy for sellers.
* **Eastside:** **2.4 MOI** (10-yr Nov avg **1.5** | Nov 2024 **1.5**)
* **Seattle:** **2.5 MOI** (10-yr **1.4** | Nov 2024 **1.8**)
* **Snohomish:** **2.6 MOI** (10-yr **1.2** | Nov 2024 **1.5**)
* **📈 Median Sales Price (YoY):**
* **Eastside:** **−6.98%**
* **Seattle:** **+0.57%**
* **Snohomish County:** **−4.46%**
### 🧭 What This Means (practical, no drama)
* **More selection, fewer bidding spikes:** Inventory and pending sales sit above 2024 levels, so you can shop deliberately and negotiate with purpose.
* **Quality still commands attention:** Homes near **Lake Washington, Bellevue, Northshore, Issaquah** school districts, minutes to **Lake Sammamish** and **Lake Washington** and scenic trails, with easy access to **Microsoft, Google, Meta, Amazon**, continue to hold long-term value.
* **Sell and buy without friction:** I map a timing plan that protects your equity and convenience, so you avoid double moves or awkward gaps.
### 🛠️ How I Strategize For You
* **✨ Preparation that pays:** Targeted updates, light staging, pro media, and a launch calendar that beats competing listings in a 2 plus MOI landscape.
* **🎯 Pricing and negotiation:** Hyper-local comps, clear value framing, and strategic concessions (rate buydowns, credits, flexible terms) to maximize your **net**, not just the headline price.
* **🔄 Seamless sell-and-buy:** Bridge solutions, rent-backs, and synchronized closings to keep you comfortable and in control.
I share weekly market updates and guided home tours on my channel 👉 [https://www.youtube.com/@TonyMeier](https://www.youtube.com/@TonyMeier). My role is to anticipate the obstacles you do not see, streamline the steps you do, and keep your goals front and center so you finish with confidence and long-term value.
### ✅ One-Sentence Recommendations
* **Buyers:** With **rates lower** and **MOI at 2.4 to 2.6**, lock financing, negotiate credits or buydowns, and secure a well-located home before selection tightens.
* **Sellers:** Lead with **prep, precision pricing, and terms** that reduce buyer friction—credits or buydowns can lift your net while shortening time on market.
If you have any questions while navigating your real estate journey, we’re here to help! Tony Meier & Team – Windermere 🏡 If you need assistance or know someone who does, give us a call at 425-466-1000! 📞
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Our mission: With 36 years of real estate expertise, we empower you to make confident decisions. We handle every detail as if you were family—offering personalized guidance, skilled negotiation, and unwavering support.
From the first conversation to long after closing, you can count on us for professionalism, insight, and results. If we can help you or your referrals, call today!
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