09/03/2026
September Housing Update Summary
$350K–$500K — VERY STRONG
45% pending in the first 30 days.
This is the strongest price range. Buyers have more choices.
$500K–$750K — HEALTHY
32.4% pending in the first 30 days.
This is a much more balanced market. Buyers have choices and are comparing homes carefully. Price, condition and capital improvements matter. Sellers need to compete with the other homes available, not simply with past sales.
$750K–$1M — HEALTHY, WITH MORE BUYER CHOICE
32.1% pending in the first 30 days.
Buyers can be more selective, and sellers should expect greater scrutiny of price, condition, updates and overall value.
$1M–$1.5M — SELECTIVE
23.8% pending in the first 30 days.
Buyers at this level have options and aren’t under the same pressure to compromise.
🏡 SELLER TAKEAWAY
The market is still active — but it is increasingly selective.
For sellers: price and preparation matter.Buyers are comparing condition, updates, major systems and overall value before making an offer. ✨The homes that stand out — and are priced correctly from the beginning — have the best opportunity to move.
🔑 BUYER TAKEAWAY
More inventory means more opportunity — but don’t assume every price range is a buyer’s market.
⬇️ $500K is still moving relatively quickly, so buyers should be prepared when the right property appears and if a home seems unusually inexpensive, find out why. 👉Condition, financing limitations, deferred maintenance, property type and location can matter far more than the asking price.
From $500K ⬆️, there is generally more room to compare properties, investigate conditions and determine whether the price makes sense.
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Cynthia Woods, REALTOR®
John L. Scott R.E. Lake Tapps
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