Open houses are a classic real estate tradition. They provide a convenient, no-appointment needed way for curious neighbors, passers-by, and prospective buyers to tour a property. They feel tangible and hopeful for sellers: “someone might just fall in love with it this weekend.” But increasingly, data and buyer behavior show that open houses are rarely the path by which most homes are sold—and in many cases, they’re more of a perk than the core strategy. Below are the trends, statistics, and underlying reasons why open houses may not be your best investment.
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North Seattle Real Estate Forecast: What to Expect in Q4 2025 (King & Snohomish Counties)
If you’re planning a move in North Seattle—think Seattle, Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Bothell, Kirkland, Everett, or Mill Creek—the fourth quarter of 2025 is shaping up to be a “slow-burn” market with more options than last year, slightly better affordability than this spring, and price growth that’s likely to be flat to mildly negative through year-end. Here’s what the latest data and credible forecasts suggest.