Is the Housing Market in The Tri-Cities Crashing? Market Q&A December 2025
December 8, 2025 · 1 min read · Rachel & Robbie Robertson
Is the Housing Market in The Tri-Cities Crashing?
No!
Has the Housing Market in the Tri-Cities, WA decreased?
Yes; about 9% from last year. We accredit this to the government shut-down spiking fears in buyers and delaying government backed loans and programs. We don't foresee any huge market crash in the Spring, since about 40% of people nationwide own their homes outright (and many other home-owners have large amounts of equity from the covid-price-increase period of 2021-2022).
What do you expect the housing market in the Spring of 2026 to be like?
We expect rate to continue to trend sideways and for buyers under $450k to continue to ask sellers for financial help in paying their lender fees and closing costs, as well as help in paying their buyers agents. And we expect home-buyers above $600k to have more buying power due to the built-up equity in their current homes. These buyers in the $600-800k range will be much pickier about choosing their next home (and leaving behind their 2.5% interest rate) and will be seeking updated homes in ideal neighborhoods. Expect their offers to be contingent on the sale of their current home as well.
Overall Market Pulse?
Returning to a more balanced market, with affordability for buyers in mind.
