Inventory Is Up 103%. So Why Are Prices Still Rising?

Описание: The Yakima housing market is changing, but not in the way many people think.

Inventory has more than doubled compared to last year, buyers are taking longer to make decisions, and negotiations are back. At the same time, home prices remain surprisingly stable and many well-prepared homes are still selling quickly.

In this May 2026 Yakima Real Estate Market Update, I'm breaking down:

🏡 Current Yakima housing market statistics

📈 Why inventory has increased so dramatically

💰 Why prices haven't fallen despite more listings

🏛️ New Washington housing laws and ADU updates

🔍 What buyers are doing differently in today's market

⚠️ The biggest mistake sellers are making right now

📊 My predictions for the Yakima market heading into summer

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