NEWS & INSIGHTS
What’s Happening
Press Release
Northwest MLS Brokers Close Nearly 68,000 Sales in 2025, with Inventory Rising and Prices Holding Steady
Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS), the source for the most current, accurate market listing data in Washington state, today released its 2025 Annual Report on sales and listing activity. The report reflects the work of its more than 31,000 real estate brokers in over 2,400 member offices. Sales Recap NWMLS [..]
Press Release
Northwest MLS Chief Operations Officer, Monica Beck, Announces Retirement; Industry Leader Named as Successor
After 45 years of dedicated leadership, Monica Beck, Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Northwest MLS, announced that she will step down from her role in the spring of 2026. Ms. Beck’s career began in 1980 with the North End Brokers Association, which evolved into Northwest MLS and now serves more [..]
Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot December 2025
The total number of properties listed for sale increased 23% year over year, with 11,718 active listings on the market at the end of December 2025, compared to 9,524 at the end of December 2024. Month over month, active inventory declined by 24.7% (3,839 listings), down from 15,557 in November [..]
Market Update
Inventory Continues to Rise as Buyer Demand Remains Constrained
The housing market in December closely mirrored conditions seen in October and November, continuing a pattern of rising inventory and softening prices.
Blog
5 Tips to Help Your Home Stand Out in the Winter Market
Cold weather highlights how a home really performs, especially when it comes to energy use and monthly operating costs. Check out our top five quick tips for sellers, including what features are attractive to buyers and quick, practical fixes that add value to homes during the colder months. TIP 1 [..]
Blog
A Process You Can Trust to be Fair: Count on it
Northwest MLS gives brokers a consistent system for handling listings and offers—built on clear rules, standard contracts, professional accountability, and fair housing. Why it matters: Count on it.
Blog
Holiday Staging Tips
Though the holidays are historically one of the slower seasons in real estate, that doesn’t mean that there aren’t any house-hunters out there looking to ring in the New Year in a new home.
Market Snapshot
Market Snapshot November 2025
There was a 23.9% increase in total number of properties listed for sale year-over-year, with 15,557 active listings on the market at the end of November 2025, compared to 12,558 at the end of November 2024.
Market Update
Rising Inventory Amid Slower Sales
November 2025 saw more homes on the market year-over-year, with active listings up nearly 24%.
Blog
Reliable Market Data Behind Every Decision: Count on it
Northwest MLS gives your broker a complete and accurate view of the market. That includes real-time local insights you won’t find on public sites—like showing activity, offer trends, and property history. Why it matters: Count on it.