Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update

Southwest Washington Real Estate Market Update  

What November 2025 Really Means for Buyers & Sellers

If you’ve been wondering “What’s actually happening in our market right now?” — here’s the straight talk.

Southwest Washington wrapped up November 2025 with a market that’s slowing down in pace, not in value. That’s an important distinction, and it creates opportunity if you know how to use it. SouthwestWashington Jan 2026

🏡 Inventory Is Up — and That’s a Good Thing

Inventory climbed to 4.1 months, the highest we’ve seen in years. Translation?
Buyers finally have choices, and sellers need a strategy, not wishful pricing.

Homes are taking longer to sell too — 71 days on market, up a bit year over year. This isn’t a bad market… it’s a normalizing market. And normal markets reward preparation.

💰 Prices Are Still Rising (Yes, Really)

Despite fewer sales overall, home values continue to trend upward:

• Average Sale Price: $624,500 (+1.8% year over year)

• Median Sale Price: $550,000 (+1.9% year over year)

That tells us something important:
➡️ Well-priced, well-presented homes are still selling — and selling well.

This is not a crash. It’s a correction into a healthier, more balanced market.

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📉 Fewer Listings, Fewer Closings — Seasonality at Work

November brought:

• New listings down 9.5%

• Closed sales down 15.1%

• Pending sales basically flat year over year

That’s typical heading into winter. Sellers pause. Buyers slow down. But here’s the key: serious buyers are still buying, and serious sellers are still winning.

🧠 What This Means If You’re Thinking About a Move

For Sellers:
This is no longer a “throw it on the market and see what happens” environment. Homes that sell fastest (and for the most money) are:

• Priced correctly from day one

• Properly prepared

• Marketed aggressively

Strategy matters more than ever.

For Buyers:
You finally have leverage again. More inventory + longer days on market = room to negotiate, especially on price, repairs, and rate buydowns.

This is where good advice saves real money.

🌲 The Big Picture for Southwest Washington

Southwest Washington — especially Clark and Cowlitz Counties — continues to show long-term strength. Even with market shifts, prices remain stable, affordability is improving slightly, and opportunity is opening up for people who are prepared.

Sometimes the best moves aren’t made in frenzy — they’re made in moments of clarity.

🤝 Want Help Making Sense of Your Next Move?

Whether you’re buying, selling, investing, or just trying to understand your options for 2026, my job is simple:
Help you make smart, confident decisions — with a plan.

Let’s talk strategy, not headlines.

Ken & Susan Rosengren
📍 Serving Southwest Washington
🏡 Buy • Sell • Invest • Plan