November 2025 Eastside Market Update

November 2025 Eastside Market Update

Eastside pricing is essentially flat year over year and month over month. Yes, technically prices slipped 2% (really 1.6%), but they also rose 2.4% the month before—so we’re basically right where we started. And honestly, this metric is tricky to measure with precision.

With 2.6 months of inventory, we’re sitting in a balanced market that leans toward sellers. That said, only 31% of homes are selling at or above the list price, compared to 50% a year ago. For the 17% of sellers who received multiple offers and went over asking, it feels like a seller’s market. But for the 20% who are taking 60+ days to sell, it feels more like a buyer’s market. The truth? We’re in a healthy, more “normal” market—just one that feels a bit weird and disconnected.

Inventory dropped 8% this month, but last year during this same window inventory fell by 20%. So not only do we have more inventory than we’ve seen in five years, but we’re also burning through it more slowly. That means we’ll likely enter the new year with the highest inventory levels we’ve had in half a decade. Even so, I still expect most appreciation to land in the first four months of the year. It’ll probably be modest—think 3% to 5%—so you might not feel it, even though it’s happening.

For buyers: With higher inventory, softer pricing, and interest rates expected to hover in the low 6s, it’s a solid window to buy—as long as you’re comfortable with the monthly payment and plan to stay put for at least 3 years (ideally 5+).

For sellers: Think of today’s market as both a price war and a beauty contest. Dramatic? Maybe. Helpful? Absolutely. Price on the conservative side—if it’s truly too low, the market will pull it up—and present your home in the best condition possible. Great prep and smart pricing still win.