More Eastside homes to look at than a year ago — but rates are still the main hurdle for a lot of buyers.
August Eastside single-family snapshot
(NWMLS King Breakouts, EastSide residential)
- Actives: 1,868 (+45.6% year over year)
- Months of supply: 4.24
- August median sold: $1,445,721 (−6.0% year over year)
- Closed: 441 (−7.7% YoY)
- Pending: 536 (+4.1% YoY)
This week’s financing print
Freddie Mac’s 30-year average was 6.76% for the week ending September 10 (up from 6.71%). That’s a national average — not a quote from Homes Northwest, and not a rate we can lock for you.
If you’re buying
Use the extra selection. Pressure-test cash to close before you fall in love with a house. Start or update your Eastside search at eastsideluxuryliving.com or homesnwre.com.
If you’re selling
Price to today’s comps, not last spring’s. Curious what your home may be worth? checkmyvalue.net
Questions on your street or price point? Call or text Paul & Christine Nelson at 206-261-7355.
— Paul & Christine Nelson, Homes Northwest Real Estate · Bellevue · Selling Eastside since 1992
Sources
NWMLS King Breakouts August 2026 (EastSide residential); Freddie Mac PMMS via FRED (week ending September 10, 2026).