Michael Ackerman, a Seattle real estate agent, blogs about the rise in Seattle home prices when comparing closed sales from January 2009 to January 2010. The median home price rose from $400,000 in January 2009 to $415,000 in January 2010 - a rise of 3.8%. If you have been waiting to buy a home in Seattle, you may want to make your move sooner than later! If you have any questions or comments, please send your email to michaelackerman@cbbain.com or visit www.mackerman.com.