{"id":1517,"date":"2025-11-06T18:58:38","date_gmt":"2025-11-06T18:58:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/?p=1517"},"modified":"2025-11-06T19:09:43","modified_gmt":"2025-11-06T19:09:43","slug":"whatcom-county-real-estate-market-recap-from-october","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/index.php\/2025\/11\/06\/whatcom-county-real-estate-market-recap-from-october\/","title":{"rendered":"Whatcom County Real Estate Market Recap from October"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Balancing Market Emerging as Interest Rates Ease<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mortgage rates dipped again in October\u2014closing the month at an average of <strong>6.17% for 30-year fixed-rate loans<\/strong>, the lowest level since early October 2024. With this change, many buyers are regaining confidence, and listings across the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are showing more balanced activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Across Washington, <strong>active listings increased 27% year-over-year<\/strong>, giving buyers more options, while <strong>closed sales fell 4%<\/strong> and <strong>median prices dipped slightly by 1.5%<\/strong> compared to October 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But how does <strong>Whatcom County<\/strong> compare?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Whatcom County Market Highlights \u2013 October 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>According to NWMLS data for residential and condominium sales combined:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New Listings:<\/strong> 347 new listings were added to the market in October, up <strong>10.5% from September 2025<\/strong> and <strong>33.5% higher than October 2024<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pending Sales:<\/strong> 260 homes went pending, down <strong>4.1% year-over-year<\/strong> and <strong>roughly 6% below September<\/strong>\u2014indicating that while buyers are active, affordability and rate fluctuations continue to impact decision timelines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closed Sales:<\/strong> 236 homes closed in October, <strong>up 2.6% from a year ago<\/strong> and <strong>nearly flat month-over-month<\/strong>, showing consistent activity as fall settled in.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Median Sale Price:<\/strong> The county-wide median price rose to <strong>$615,000<\/strong>, up <strong>6.5% year-over-year<\/strong> and <strong>1.5% compared to September 2025<\/strong>\u2014a modest but steady increase reflecting strong demand for well-priced listings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active Listings:<\/strong> 944 total active listings at the end of October, up <strong>33.5% from 707 a year ago<\/strong>, though slightly lower than September\u2019s 1,000+ inventory, following seasonal norms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Months of Inventory:<\/strong> Sitting at <strong>4.0 months<\/strong>, Whatcom County remains in a balanced zone between buyer and seller markets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Insight from The Johnson Team<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOctober was a strong month for Whatcom County real estate,\u201d said The Johnson Team. \u201cWhile inventory levels are higher than last year, homes that are priced right and well-presented are still moving quickly. The slight softening in rates has helped buyers step back into the market\u2014especially those who paused earlier this year.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1527\" srcset=\"https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-1060x1060.jpg 1060w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/johnsonteamrealestate.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Johnson-Team-Market-Update10.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re considering buying, selling, or investing, understanding where the market stands now can help you make confident decisions heading into winter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udcde <strong>Call The Johnson Team today at (360) 303-2734<\/strong> or email <strong><a>Info@JohnsonTeamRealEstate.com<\/a><\/strong> for personalized insights into your neighborhood\u2019s market trends and property value.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Takeaways for Whatcom County (October 2025 vs. September 2025)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Metric<\/th><th>October 2025<\/th><th>% Change (vs. Sept 2025)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>New Listings<\/td><td>347<\/td><td>+10.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pending Sales<\/td><td>260<\/td><td>-6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Closed Sales<\/td><td>236<\/td><td>\u22480%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Median Price<\/td><td>$615,000<\/td><td>+1.5%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Active Listings<\/td><td>944<\/td><td>-6%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Months of Inventory<\/td><td>4.0<\/td><td>Even<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Balancing Market Emerging as Interest Rates Ease Mortgage rates dipped again in October\u2014closing the month at an average of 6.17% for 30-year fixed-rate loans, the lowest level since early October 2024. With this change, many buyers are regaining confidence, and listings across the Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) are showing more balanced activity. 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