The heat of the Puget Sound real estate sprint is finally taperin, with the third quarter bringing a noticeable shift toward equilibrium. According to Windermere’s latest recap, the housing market is cooling in concert with economic softening. For buyers and sellers in King and Snohomish counties, that means the playing field is subtly changing.
👉 View the full Windermere Q3 report here: Housing Market Cools Alongside Economy in Third Quarter
In King County, inventory growth is beginning to outpace buyer urgency, putting pressure on overconfident pricing and pushing more homes into longer market windows. Meanwhile, in Snohomish, momentum hasn’t disappeared, it’s just becoming more discerning. Homes priced right, marketed smartly, and positioned in desirable submarkets are still attracting swift attention, but the margin for error is shrinking.