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Seattle’s housing market is cooling but not crashing. September data shows more homes hitting the market and a slight dip in prices, signaling a return to balance after years of wild swings. The median single-family home price in Seattle fell to $975,000, down 7% since June but still up about 2% year-over-year. Overall, the Seattle real estate market is finding its footing. After several years of extreme ups and downs, we’re seeing the early signs of a healthy, sustainable recovery.

Seattle’s housing market cooled in August as prices, inventory, and mortgage rates all dipped while homes took longer to sell. The median King County home price came in at $992,500, still up 2% year-over-year despite the month-to-month slowdown. Active listings totaled 4,113, 39% higher than last year, while average days on market rose from 10 to 14. Mortgage rates briefly fell to 6.1% before rising again after the Fed’s rate cut, highlighting how closely housing costs follow the 10-year Treasury. Seasonal shifts are in play, but Seattle’s housing market remains competitive and active heading into fall.