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.