Despite a decrease in interest rates by 0.15% to 6.79%, the impact on buyers' purchasing power and sellers' willingness to give up low-interest mortgages remains limited. Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) data for Washington counties indicates an 11.2% decrease in closed sales year-over-year, while median sales prices continue to rise steadily, increasing by 7.5%. A slight increase in new listings offers buyers more options, yet demand still outpaces available inventory, driving continued price growth.