06/17/2026
If you’ve been waiting for the real estate market to give you some breathing room, May brought exactly that across the Pacific Northwest ☕🌲.
We’re seeing a very clear regional story unfold: The inventory squeeze is easing. Across King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Thurston counties, more homes are sitting on the market, giving buyers choices they haven’t had in years, while prices steady out.
Here is what the numbers actually mean for your next move:
🏡 More Options to Explore: Regional inventory has climbed across the board, moving months of supply up closer to a balanced market. For example, Snohomish County hit 3.0 months of supply and Thurston County reached 3.0 months as well.
💰 Price Relief: The hyper-inflated bidding wars of the past are taking a backseat. Median sales prices dipped slightly year-over-year or leveled off, bringing some predictability back to your budget.
⏱️ Time to Think: Days on market are creeping up across the region. You no longer have to look at a house for 5 minutes and write an offer on the drive home. You have time to think, digest, and inspect.
The Bottom Line: We are moving away from a frenzied market and into a strategic one. Whether you are looking to buy or sell, strategy matters more than ever.
What county are you keeping an eye on? Drop it below and I’ll send you the hyper-local breakdown! 👇
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