Market Recap

November 2025 saw more homes on the market year-over-year, with active listings up nearly 24%. Month-over-month, inventory declined as expected for this time of year, reflecting the typical seasonal slowdown heading into winter. Closed sales softened as well, falling 10.6% compared to last year and 21.7% month-over-month. The median sales price edged down slightly to $630,000.

Buyer activity remained steady, with property showings holding close to last year’s levels. Nearly 76% of listings were eligible for the NWMLS Down Payment Resource program, offering continued support and opportunities for homebuyers. Overall, the data reflects a market experiencing rising supply, moderate price adjustments, and stable buyer engagement heading into winter.

“Mortgage interest rates leveled off in November, ending the month at 6.23%. Persistent interest rates, combined with the usual seasonal downturn at this time of the year, have caused prices and sales to drop both month-over-month and year-over-year.” said Steven Bourassa, Director of the Washington Center for Real Estate Research at the University of Washington.

Key Takeaways

Active Listings

• There was a 23.9% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 15,557 active listings on the market at the end of November 2025, compared to 12,558 at the end of November 2024. When compared to the previous month, active inventory decreased by 3,234 listings (-17.2%), down from 18,791 in October 2025.
• The number of homes for sale year-over-year increased in all of NWMLS’s coverage area, with 20 out of 27 counties seeing a double-digit year-over-year increase.

Closed Sales

• The number of closed sales decreased by 10.6% year-over-year (4,870 in November 2025 compared to 5,446 in November 2024). When compared to the previous month, the number of closed sales decreased by 21.7%, down from 6,222 sales in October 2025.
• 18 out of 27 counties saw a decrease in the number of closed sales year-over-year, while 6 saw an increase, and 3 showed no change.

Median Sales Price

• The median sales price for residential homes and condominiums sold in November 2025 was $630,000 — a decrease of 2.3% when compared to November 2024 ($645,000). Compared to the previous month, the median price decreased by 1.6% ($640,000 in October 2025).
• The three counties with the highest median sale prices were San Juan ($1,025,000), King ($830,000), and Snohomish ($719,000).

Source: NWMLS 12/3/25