06/19/2026
🌲🏡 Puget Sound Market Vibes: 2026 Is Heating Up — And So Are Opportunities
If the housing market had a soundtrack right now, it would be that moment in the song where the beat drops and everyone looks around like, “Oh… it’s happening.”
Because it IS!!
🔹 Home sales just posted their strongest pace of 2026.
May saw a 3.2% jump in existing home sales, the fastest clip since December.
Translation: buyers aren’t just browsing… they’re writing offers.
My first time home buyers are getting ready to close on a beautiful home! So excited for them!
🔹 Inventory is finally stretching its legs.
We’re up 3.3% month‑over‑month with 1.55 million homes on the market, even a touch above last year.
Is it a flood? No.
Is it more than we’ve had? Yes.
And in the Puget Sound, extra breathing room matters.
🔹 Affordability is quietly improving.
NAR’s Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said it best:
Mortgage rates are **lower than they were a year ago and hovering near their long‑term average.
That combo = more buyers stepping off the sidelines.
đź’ˇ So what does this mean for YOU in the Puget Sound?
If you’re a buyer:
This is your moment to stop doom‑scrolling and start house‑hunting with me! Text me to schedule your home buying
consultation! You'll be so happy you did that now!
More inventory + better affordability = actual options, not just bidding‑war chaos.
The good homes still move fast, but you’re not competing with a plethora offers anymore.
If you’re a seller:
Buyers are active, motivated, and watching every new listing like hawks.
A well‑priced, well‑presented home in the Puget Sound still gets attention and most often, multiple offers!
This is a sweet spot where you can sell strong and still buy your next home without panic.
If you’re both (hello, move‑up buyers):
This is the unicorn window where selling and buying are both doable without losing your mind. Have you heard about bridge loans?
If you want a clear, local read on what this means for your neighborhood, your home value, or your buying power… I’m right here, watching the data daily and helping people make smart moves in real time. Just give me call and let's talk about it!
I'm always here for you!
Lorri Fowler, HomeSmart RE HomeSmart Real Estate Associates