Fall real estate may bring big openings for Seattle buyers

Opportunity is the buzz word for many Washington real estate experts at the moment.

While supply problems hamstrung most of the market during the end of summer — what's normally known as the peak real estate season — September was a different beast entirely, more like a "roller coaster" where prices were up in certain areas and down in others.

But as the summer season gives way to fall, that can open up avenues for those trying to break in to the market.