By The Tim on June 30, 2010
Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details [...]
Posted in Counties, Statistics | Tagged Case-Shiller, Statistics, tiers
By The Tim on June 30, 2010
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on June 30th, 2010. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Also, if you have an idea or a topic you’d like to see covered in an article, please make it known. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in [...]
Posted in Open Thread | Tagged open_thread
By The Tim on June 29, 2010
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to April data, Up 1.0% March to April. Down 2.8% YOY. Down 24.5% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 0.2% from March to April and year-over-year prices were down 16.8% (the largest YOY decrease on record). Looks [...]
Posted in Counties, Statistics | Tagged behind the cycle, California, Case-Shiller, graphs, Statistics
By The Tim on June 28, 2010
Since property tax season has rolled around here in the Seattle area again, I thought it might be a good time to demystify one aspect of property taxes that has often confused home owners during this housing bust. If you’re like many local home owners, the county’s assessment of your home has probably dropped around [...]
Posted in Features | Tagged property tax, Property Taxes, tax revenues
By The Tim on June 28, 2010
Here is your open thread for Monday June 28th, 2010. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Also, if you have an idea or a topic you’d like to see covered in an article, please make it known. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven [...]
Posted in Open Thread | Tagged open_thread
By The Tim on June 27, 2010
This poll was active 06.27.2010 through 07.03.2010.
Posted in Polls | Tagged government_meddling, Polls
