Eastside Housing Update - Resale Only
SALES ACTIVITY INTENSITY™ SCALE
6.06%
4.13%
4.35%
2.89%
UNBELIEVABLE
INTEREST
RATES
3.18%
MONTHS
SUPPLY SCALE
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CURRENT INTEREST RATE
* The data calculated in these columns are 2 months behind the current month. Source: NWMLS - Resale only
January 2, 2026 Source: Mortgage News Daily
6.20%
The yearly housing cycle enters an exciting phase after the holidays called the New Year Kickoff. We begin the year with strong demand, limited inventory, and slightly lower mortgage rates, creating higher Sales Activity Intensity™ in the mid-price range. Expect competitive conditions and dynamic opportunities for buyers and sellers as modest increases in resale listings hit the market over the next three months.
Welcome 2026! New Year Kickoff
Fresh Start for Buyers
Interest rates are starting 2026 in the low 6% range, a welcome shift from the 7% rates we saw at the beginning of 2025. This drop is creating new opportunities for buyers ready to make a move in today’s market. Ready to take the next step? Be Buyer-Ready, Day-One™ by getting pre-approved or fully underwritten.
Key Market Indicators JANUARY 2026 (DECEMBER RECAP)