November Market Update Vlog | Weisbarth & Associates

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

With everything going on in the world right now—from political upheaval to tech layoffs, AI disruptions, wars, and Cal Raleigh coming in second on the MVP list—you might think the real estate market would be more jittery than a squirrel at a rave. Normally, you’d expect that kind of uncertainty to make buyers hit pause and sellers second-guess their timing.

But that’s not what’s happening.

And that’s exactly why I always caution against relying too heavily on year-over-year comparisons. The world today is not the same as it was a year ago—economically, socially, or emotionally. And if you’re trying to make decisions about buying or selling a home, you need to know what’s happening right now. So let’s take a look at the charts. 

For the past six months, King County’s real estate market has been remarkably steady. The number of pending and closed sales has held a consistent pace since May. Even inventory—the number of homes for sale—has stayed steady, albeit at levels higher than we’ve seen since mid-2022. 

And prices? With higher supply and lower demand you’d expect prices to take a sharp turn downward. But they too have been mostly steady, in places even inching up a bit. Not dramatically, but enough to notice.

And just to be clear, while I use King County’s data to illustrate my points, the same trends apply to the other local counties as well. 

Now, in most years, the fourth quarter brings a noticeable slowdown. But this year? Not so much—at least not yet. October held firm across the board, defying the usual seasonal dip.

By the way, if you’d like to review this graph and explore all the data in more detail, you can find it in my November newsletter—available online and for download, for free, at Weisbarth.com/newsletter. That’s Weisbarth.com/newsletter.

So, what does this mean if you’re planning to sell?

Typically, the fourth quarter can be a tougher time for sellers. But 2025 has been the exception—a steady year in an otherwise volatile world. The real question is: what happens after the first of the year? If the trend of the past 15 plus years will hold again, then the market activity will reset starting in early January and we will see a surge of new buyers hit the market, just as the inventory level will hit it’s lowest point of the year. 

Now, if you’re hoping to sell before the end of this year, the good news is that the window hasn’t closed—yet. The market is still active, and with the right strategy, you can absolutely make a successful sale this season. But if you’re flexible, waiting until the first quarter might be the stronger play, since that’s when buyer activity typically surges.

Either way, the key is having a plan that fits your goals—and that’s where my team and I come in. We’ll help you fine-tune your pricing, prep, and marketing to make sure you’re set up for success.

So, if you’re thinking about buying or selling—or you know someone who is—let’s talk. You can reach me directly at 206-779-9808—that’s 206-779-9808—or by text or email, or click on the link below.

And remember, when you work with us, you’re also helping support Akin, an incredible nonprofit that helps kids and families in need thrive. Your real estate decisions make a real difference in our community, and that’s something we’re very proud of.

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I’m Doron Weisbarth with Weisbarth & Associates—stay warm and enjoy your Thanksgiving, and I’ll see you next month!