Happy New Year! While the winter season typically brings a slower pace, the January 2026 Seattle real estate market is settling into the new year with clearer expectations and more balanced negotiating power.

And speaking of ringing in the new year, a huge congratulations to our own Diane Davi on her recent engagement! 💍✨ It’s always special to start a new year celebrating new chapters, and we couldn’t be more excited for her. Join Aaron and Diane now, as they share this month’s insights on Seattle real estate and what to watch in the months ahead.

In Seattle, the median home price is down 5.47% from January 2025, coming in at $782,250. Over on the Eastside, the median sale price came in at $1,336,498 up 2.81% year-over-year. Looking across all of King County, home sale prices were up 1.06%, coming in at $808,500.

Do you have a question about the home selling process? Are you curious about how the supply and demand of the market are impacting the value of your Seattle home? Want to know how a Seattle area home seller can successfully sell in these changing market conditions? Reach out today, and let’s talk about how The JanusGroup can help you realize your house goals!

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