December Market Update Vlog

December 2025 Vlog 

Hi, I’m Doron Weisbarth with Weisbarth & Associates, and welcome to my December 2025 Market Update!

Let’s talk about 2025 — a year that was about as exciting as lukewarm cup of tea. Yes, home prices in the Seattle area did end higher than they started, but overall? The year felt pretty flat. And that modest price bump? It hides a much bigger story: this market did not treat all price points equally.

Homes at or above the median price did fairly well. Lower-priced homes? Not so much.And condos… well… let’s just say 2025 was not their comeback tour. In fact, it may have been their toughest year in more than a decade.

But here’s the part that’s actually fascinating.

Despite everything happening in the world — elections, global tension, inflation, tech jitters, and the occasional “AI is taking over” headline — one thing stayed remarkably consistent: our market’s seasonal rhythm.

Every year we see the same pattern: Q4 activity drops, 

then Q1 activity bounces right back up and with a vengeance. 

And this year? Same dance, different music.The slowdown happening right now is seasonal, not structural. The market isn’t collapsing. It’s simply doing what it always does at this time of year — taking a holiday nap.

By the way, if you want to see the full chart and read the full report at your own pace, you’ll find everything in my December newsletter—available online and for download, for free, at Weisbarth.com/newsletter. That’s Weisbarth.com/newsletter.

So What Happens Next?

Well, if history is any guide, we should start seeing the first signs of life again in late January or early February. And here’s the part that I think is really interesting:

For the last few years, that bounce back hasn’t been gentle — it’s been more like a slingshot.A sharp burst in buyer activity.A quick jump in prices.A wave of offers that suddenly appears out of nowhere.

Why?Because buying a home is deeply emotional. When people feel uncertain — about interest rates, the economy, global events — they freeze. But life doesn’t wait for things to “feel safe.”

People still get married, divorced, have babies, need office space, want a yard for their dog, or finally decide they’re done with walking up three flights of stairs with groceries.

That demand builds — quietly — until eventually, it bursts.

And Here’s the Big Fuel for 2026

Interest rates just hit their lowest levels in almost three years.That is exactly the kind of jolt that has the potential to wakes up hesitant buyers.

Now, will it be a huge surge? A moderate wave? Or a “just enough to make things interesting” kind of bump?

We’ll know a lot more by the end of January — so definitely tune in for the February update.

So are you or someone you know thinking of selling?

Right now, in December, the window for selling successfully is basically… closed. Buyers are busy with holidays, family, and pretending they’re not procrastinating on their shopping.

BUT — if you want to sell in early 2026? This is exactly the moment to get ready.

Because that Q1 surge — when it arrives — is one of the best opportunities of the year to sell fast, for top dollar, and with the least amount of hassle.

My team and I can help you get your home prepared, fine-tune your strategy, and make sure you hit the ground running when buyers re-enter the market. We offer a no-obligation consultation. We use our proven 5-step system that outperforms our competitors and we have the numbers to prove it.

So if you’re thinking of making a move, email, text or call directly at 206-779-9808, that’s 206-779-9808. We’ll map out a smart plan so you’re ready the moment the market wakes up. 

And remember—when you work with us, you’re also supporting Akin, an amazing nonprofit helping kids and families in need thrive. Your business and referrals make a real difference in our community, and we’re incredibly proud to be part of that mission.

Thanks for watching! Remember to like, subscribe, and follow for more updates. And be sure to check out the full December newsletter at Weisbarth.com/newsletter.

I’m Doron Weisbarth with Weisbarth & Associates — stay warm, Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and I’ll see you next year!