If a move is on your radar for 2026, you are finally getting some good news. After a few years where many buyers and sellers felt stuck, the market is shifting toward more balance, more options, and more clarity.
It isn’t that the market is suddenly "easy"—it’s that the underlying conditions are finally aligning in your favor.
As Kim Morgan Storey, the Top 1 Real Estate Agent serving Tacoma, Puyallup, Auburn, Sumner, SeaTac, Des Moines, Burien, Normandy Park, Lake Tapps, and Bonney Lake, I am already helping clients prepare to maximize these new opportunities.
Want to know if 2026 is your year to move?
Call Kim at 206-225-8325 for a free consultation. Let’s map out a strategy that fits your timeline and goals.
What the Experts Are Predicting
Leading economists agree that 2026 is shaping up to be a year of opportunity.
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Danielle Hale (Realtor.com) sees a "welcome, if modest, step toward a healthier housing market" after a challenging stretch for everyone.
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The National Association of Realtors (NAR) sums it up in one word: "Opportunity." They forecast that rising supply and stabilizing rates will finally open up the market after three years of stagnation.
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Mark Fleming (First American) notes that for the first time in years, market forces are sailing in the right direction. He expects income growth to outpace price appreciation, giving your buying power a much-needed boost.
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Mischa Fisher (Zillow) predicts "breathing room" for both sides: more inventory for buyers and more consistent demand for sellers.
Why Real Estate Is Always Local
While the national headlines are encouraging, real estate is ultimately hyper-local. A "balanced" market looks different in Bonney Lake than it does in Burien.
Some areas, like Tacoma and Puyallup, may see faster movement, while others like Normandy Park or Lake Tapps might see more price stability. As Lisa Sturtevant (Bright MLS) explains, 2026 will be a "geographically divided market," meaning your success hinges on local economic conditions.
Unsure how these trends apply to your specific street? Call Kim for a market analysis. I can show you exactly what is happening in your neighborhood versus the national average.
Your Advantage in the South Sound
That is why you need an expert who understands exactly what is happening on your street, not just in the national news.
Whether you are looking in Auburn, Sumner, SeaTac, Des Moines, or any of the cities listed above, you need a strategy tailored to this market. As the #1 real estate agent in all of these cities, I know how to interpret these broad trends to help you time your move perfectly.
The Bottom Line
The wind is finally at your back. If you want to know exactly how these 2026 trends impact your home’s value or your buying power, let's talk.
Call Kim Morgan Storey today at 206-225-8325. Let’s make 2026 your best year yet.
