Kelly O'Neil - Real Estate Broker

03/16/2026

The Eastside market gained some momentum in February. The median sold price for a single-family home rose to $1,566,782, up 9% from January, though still 7% below the same time last year. Buyer activity and competition began to build ahead of the spring market, with 20% of homes selling above asking price and 64% going under contract within 30 days. Let’s connect to discuss the best strategy for navigating today’s evolving market.

03/16/2026

After a slower start to the year, Seattle’s housing market picked up in February. The median residential sold price reached $962,500, a 13% increase from January and nearly unchanged from last year. The strong month-over-month jump points to increased buyer activity, and with it, rising competition. Seventy-one percent of homes went under contract within 30 days, and 35% sold above asking price. Reach out to discuss the best strategy for achieving your real estate goals in today’s market.

02/26/2026

The Eastside’s median residential sold price fell to $1,435,000 in January—a 16% drop year over year and 4% from December. Nearly 80% of homes went under contract below asking or after a price change, indicating strong buyer leverage. At the same time, lower inventory levels since December have created advantages for well-positioned sellers. Let’s talk about how these trends impact your plans.

02/26/2026

Seattle’s median residential sold price declined 7% month over month and 1% year over year in January to $850,000. While 57% of homes sold only after a price reduction, 44% percent of homes still sold in less than 30 days—showing that strategically priced properties continued to attract buyers. For personalized guidance in today’s real estate market, DM me to chat.

11/13/2025

10/13/2025

The Eastside market held steady in September as prices rose 2% from August and 3% from last year, reaching a median of $1,575,000. Despite modest price growth, buyers retained leverage — nearly three-quarters of homes sold below asking or after a price drop. With 2.3 months of inventory, the market stayed balanced. Let’s connect to craft a personalized strategy for fall.

10/13/2025

Seattle’s housing market remained resilient in September despite small price adjustments. The median sold price dipped 3% from August but was 4% higher than last year at $975,000. Buyer demand stayed healthy, with 71% of homes selling within 30 days, while 21% sold above asking. As the city finds its balance, now’s the time to plan your next move. Let’s chat!

09/11/2025

The Eastside market moved further into equilibrium in August as inventory continued to rise. The median sold price for single-family homes slipped 1% from last year to $1,537,500. Sellers adjusted to today’s market conditions, with nearly 70% of homes selling below asking or after a price drop. Only 19% sold above asking, a significant drop from spring levels when more than half of homes were selling over list. Let’s connect to talk strategy in this shifting market!

09/11/2025

Seattle’s housing market remained balanced as inventory continued to grow in August. The median residential sold price slipped slightly from July but was still 8% higher than a year ago at $1,000,000. Sellers adapted to the market shift, with 60% of homes selling below asking or following a price reduction. Interest rates trended downward throughout the month. DM me to map out the best strategies for today’s marketplace.

08/12/2025

The Eastside market leaned further into buyer-friendly territory in July, with the median sold price for a single-family home down 2% from last year to $1,580,000. In a sharp shift from just months ago, when about 70% of homes sold at or above asking, only 37% did so last month. DM me to discuss strategies for navigating today’s market.