If you are planning to buy a home this year, you might be waiting for the spring market, hoping for lower rates and more options.
But here is what most buyers don’t realize: Buying just a few weeks early could save you money and stress. Accelerating your timeline now is often the smarter play.
Don't wait until the competition heats up. Call Kim at 206-225-8325 for a free buyer consultation. Let's get you into your dream home before the crowds arrive.
1. Holding Out for Lower Rates May Not Pay Off
A lot of buyers are waiting for rates to fall further, but experts project rates will remain steady in the low-6% range this year.
Rates have already dropped roughly a full percentage point over the last 12 months. Affordability has improved. Waiting for a further drop that may not happen just invites more competition in Tacoma, Puyallup, and Auburn.
Curious about what your monthly payment would look like today? Call Kim for a market analysis and a lender referral to see exactly how much buying power you have right now.
2. Beat the "Spring Fever" Stress
The spring market is popular, but popularity brings pressure.
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Winter: Homes sit for an average of 70 days.
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Spring: That drops to 50 days.
Buying now in Sumner, SeaTac, or Des Moines means you have more time to browse and make decisions without feeling rushed. You avoid the bidding wars that naturally occur when everyone else jumps into the market.
If you are selling, now is also a strategic time to list with less competition. Call Kim for a unique marketing plan for getting your home sold while inventory is still low.
3. Prices Rise with the Temperature
Prices respond to demand. When competition heats up in the spring, prices follow.
Data from the National Association of Realtors shows that in 2025, buyers who purchased early in the year saved roughly $30,000–$35,000 compared to those who bought during the spring/summer peak.
That is real money that could stay in your pocket if you buy now in Burien, Normandy Park, Lake Tapps, or Bonney Lake.
Your Strategic Advantage
As Kim Morgan Storey, the Top #1 Real Estate Agent, I help buyers time the market to their advantage. The window to get a great home at a better price—with less stress—is open right now. Don't wait until it closes.
The Bottom Line
Beat the crowd. Save the money. Buy before the spring rush.
Start your search today. Call Kim at 206-225-8325!
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