Pending sales fell 17 percent while inventory climbed 4x faster than the US average.
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Leah Courage runs the real math on October pending sales, inventory, and condo prices in the Washington housing market and shows you what to do before spring if you are planning a move.
📌 The one thing to remember: Pending sales are the pipeline, closed prices follow 1 to 2 months later. Tell us your county and price range in the comments.
⏱️ Chapters
00:00 – Seattle sellers hit hardest
01:39 – Listings down, inventory still up
02:48 – Pendings are the pipeline
04:05 – Seattle inventory up 4x faster
05:14 – 5,541 pendings, fewest since 2014
07:19 – Carl’s $45,500 Snohomish lesson
09:06 – Why tax bill won’t drop
10:16 – King County condos down $85k
11:22 – How $400 HOA cuts $59k power
13:52 – Your county by county tour
15:58 – Governor letter and tax shift
17:55 – Skagit and east side snapshot
21:48 – What sellers must do this winter
23:26 – Sellers outweigh buyers 84 percent
25:27 – Island County headline trap
27:06 – Your 3 moves before spring
28:29 – Final thoughts
▶️ Watch Next
This Will Be WORSE Than a Housing Crash in Washington State – The Buyer-Seller Standoff Explained: https://youtu.be/egr6EHEkMnQ
Washington State Home Sellers Are Cutting List Prices Faster Than ANYWHERE In The US…But Why?: https://youtu.be/jvwFJ3NHJQk
Seattle’s real estate market is in TROUBLE…and it’s only getting worse.: https://youtu.be/znXCWLVZp6s
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📊 Sources Referenced
Zillow October national report, pending listings down 16.8 percent year over year
Realtor.com October inventory report, new listings down 7.5 percent, active listings up 7.4 percent to 1.18M, median list $415,000
Northwest Multiple Listing Service October market report, 4.41 months inventory, 5,541 pending down 17.8 percent, median $620,000
University of Washington Real Estate Research Center commentary in NWMLS report on rates and inflation
Mortgage News Daily daily rates 6.37 percent last year and 7.17 percent current week for payment math
Payment math assumes 10 percent down, principal and interest only, before taxes, insurance, and HOA. Consult a licensed lender for a quote.
➡️ About The Courage Group
We’re Leah Courage and Jon Russell, a licensed husband-and-wife real estate team with ONE Realty serving the Puget Sound, from first homes in Snohomish and Skagit County to waterfront properties on Whidbey Island and estates on the Eastside. Our promise is simple: real data, honest math, and no sales pitch dressed up as advice. Whether you’re weighing Seattle housing market moves or buying or selling, we’ll help you make the move that protects your money.
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