WASHINGTON - As the Washington real estate market continues to grow and change, the outlook is for increased prices and decreased home inventory. This is great news for buyers and sellers alike, but it also means that the cost of purchasing a home in Washington, DC, will continue to rise. In July, the housing market in Seattle saw an increase of 1.1213 new listings, and home values are expected to rise 5.7% between July 2022 and July 2023. In Mount Vernon, WA, home values are expected to increase by 3.1% in the same time frame.