
2025 Begins Strong: February Sees Growth in Sales and a Shift Toward Cash Transactions
Chelan & Douglas Counties: 2025 is off to a stronger start compared to 2024. February saw an 8.8% increase in unit sales and a 4.8% rise in dollar sales for the bi-county region. One notable statistic this month is the shift in transaction types—cash transactions surged to 34% of the total unit volume, standing out in the data.
Chelan & Douglas: February 2025 vs February 2024

Year-to-date data shows a similar trend, with a slight increase compared to last year and a reduction in the number of financed transactions.
Chelan & Douglas: February 2025 YTD vs February 2024 YTD

Exploring the Dynamic Wenatchee Market: From Entiat to Malaga, Rock Island to Orondo and West to Cashmere
The Wenatchee market saw three fewer transactions compared to last year, but the larger deals from the previous year haven’t materialized yet. Once again, there’s a noticeable decline in financed transactions.
Wenatchee: February 2025 vs February 2024

Year-to-date, Wenatchee is experiencing a slower start, with unit sales down 8.2% and dollar volume down 9.3%. The decline in financing seems to be the main factor.
Wenatchee: January/February 2025 vs January/February 2024

The Chelan Market: Encompassing Manson and Stehekin
Similar to last month, Chelan has one additional sale, but with slightly lower dollar volume.
Chelan: February 2025 vs February 2024

Year-to-date, Chelan is seeing a slight increase in unit volume, but a decrease in dollar volume.
Chelan: January/February 2025 vs January/February 2024

Exploring the Upper Valley Market: Insights from Dryden to Stevens Pass, Including Leavenworth, Lake Wenatchee and Plain
The Upper Valley had an exceptional month, tripling their volume compared to February 2024! Every price range experienced an increase.
Upper Valley: February 2025 vs February 2024

Following a strong February, the Upper Valley is up over 70% year-to-date in both transactions and dollar volume.
Upper Valley: January/February 2025 vs January/February 2024

In the coming months, we’ll see how the interesting contrast between lower interest rates and a declining stock market will impact the local real estate market.