Anton K. Alexander

January 2026 saw inventory expand to levels not seen in recent years while mortgage rates eased to 6.09%. The Market Pulse, a new real-time index measuring market momentum, registered at -4.07% — but February projections are rebounding. Here’s what it means for buyers, sellers, and builders in the Seattle and Eastside real estate market.

The Fed held rates steady but signaled a dovish shift — with treasury tapering changes that could push mortgage rates below 6% by summer. Meanwhile, Seattle’s market shows surprising strength with nearly 60% of homes selling within 10 days. Follow the money, not the noise.