King County Real Estate sales activity increased 14.3% from September 2008 to September 2009.  Seattle increased 16.5% and the Greater Eastside increased 13.7%.  Some of this activity can be attributed to the $8000 First Time Buyer Tax Credit of $8000; which is only in effect for closings before December 1st   fthis year.

Median Sales Prices have dropped slightly year over year; from 3.6% drops in Seattle to 6.4% on the Greater Eastside.

October 9, 2009