Washington County's October housing numbers are out. The short version? A quieter month, steady prices and more time on the market.

Here's what changed, and what we'd do with it whether you're buying or selling.

The October Numbers

The Utah Association of REALTORS® Local Market Update for Washington County (October 2026, current as of Nov. 10) shows a slower month compared with October 2025:

• Closed sales: 315, down 15.5% from 373
• Pending sales: 306, down 19.3% from 379
• New listings: 558, down 15.6% from 661
• Median sales price: $526,950, down 2.4% from $540,000
• Days on market until sale: 82, up from 69
• Percent of original list price received: 94.8%, down from 95.3%
• Inventory: 2,297 homes for sale, up 5.9%
• Months supply: 6.0, up from 5.7

Now zoom out. Year to date through October, closed sales are up 1.7% (3,923 vs. 3,859), and the median price is $524,900, essentially flat (-0.0%) with last year.

UAR also notes that one month of data can look extreme because of small sample sizes. So we don't read October as a turning point. We read it as a slow month inside a pretty steady year.

What's Behind the Slowdown

Fewer buyers signed contracts, and fewer sellers listed. Both moved together.

Rates are likely part of it, since they're still above 7%. Freddie Mac's weekly survey shows the 30-year fixed averaged 7.11% as of Nov. 12, 2026, its fourth straight weekly decline and the lowest in seven weeks. A year ago it was 6.24%.

But rates move daily. Mortgage News Daily reported on Nov. 12 that its daily index was actually up 0.25% since the prior Freddie Mac survey, to the highest level in more than three weeks. Its 30-year fixed index sat at 7.42% that day.

Bottom line, the weekly headline and the rate you're quoted today can be different. Get a real quote.

If You're Buying

This is a good setup for buyers who are ready.

• You have choices. About six months of supply gives you real options to compare.
• You have time. Homes are taking longer to sell, so you usually don't have to decide in a day.
• You can negotiate. In October, sellers received 94.8% of their original list price. Ask about price, closing costs or a rate buydown.
• Watch rates closely. They've been bouncing. Talk to a lender and be ready to lock when the numbers work for you.

If You're Selling

Countywide, prices are about where they were a year ago. The year-to-date median shows that. What changed is the pace.

• Price it right from day one. At 82 days on market, an overpriced listing just sits. Chasing the market down costs more than starting in the right spot.
• Show it well. Buyers have options, so first impressions matter. Our winter showing tips are a good place to start.
• Expect negotiation. Plan for it now so it doesn't feel like a surprise later.

Our Take

October was quiet, not scary. Prices are holding, inventory is healthy and buyers have real leverage. For sellers, the homes that are priced and prepped well are still selling.

We watch these numbers every month so you don't have to. Want to know what they mean for your home or your search? Reach out to us here. We're here to help!

Sources

1. Utah Association of REALTORS®, Local Market Update for October 2026, Washington County (current as of Nov. 10, 2026): https://uar.stats.showingtime.com/docs/lmu/x/WashingtonCounty?src=map
2. Freddie Mac, Primary Mortgage Market Survey, Nov. 12, 2026: https://www.freddiemac.com/pmms
3. Mortgage News Daily, "Mortgage Rates Definitely Aren't Lower This Week!" by Matthew Graham, Nov. 12, 2026: https://www.mortgagenewsdaily.com/markets/mortgage-rates-11122026

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