By The Tim on January 14th, 2009 at 11:53 AM · 57 Comments
As some long-time readers may recall, a Seattle Bubble meetup is an idea we have tossed around in the past but haven’t ever followed through with.
Well, an intrepid reader got tired of waiting for me to put something together, and has planned the first Seattle Bubble meetup for next week. Here are the details:
DATE & TIME: Tuesday January 20th at 6:00 PM
PLACE: Kate’s Pub (Wallingford; located near I-5 and many bus routes)
RSVP: Optional; E-mail eli [at] eligoldberg [dot] com and we’ll save you a spot.
Our table will have an improvised “Seattle Housing Bubble” sign. Call 206.313.1914 if you need help or can’t find us.
Here’s Google Street View of the spot, just because I can:
And as long as I’m getting all Google-riffic, here’s a link to allow you to add it easily to your Google Calendar: 
It’s just an informal get-together with no official agenda, just to meet up and hang out. Thanks to Eli for setting this up. I’ll be there.
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Tags: administrative, meetup
By Crystal on December 25th, 2008 at 6:00 AM · 6 Comments
A Visit from Hank Paulson
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro’ the land
Not a creature was stirring, not even Suzanne;
Bad mortgages hung by the treasury with care,
In hopes that Hank Paulson soon would be there;
The realtors were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of six percent danc’d in their heads…
No substantive post today. For those that choose to stop by, enjoy this open thread, and this majestic photograph of Crystal, the pretty pink pony, Seattle’s real estate mascot.
Merry Christmas from Seattle Bubble!
Categories: Administrative · Open Thread
Tags: Crystal, open_thread
By The Tim on December 18th, 2008 at 11:11 AM · 54 Comments
Here’s an open thread to talk about whatever tickles your fancy. Be safe out there, and if you don’t know how to drive in the snow, just stay home.
Categories: Administrative · Open Thread
Tags: open_thread
By The Tim on November 27th, 2008 at 6:00 AM · 77 Comments
Happy Thanksgiving everybody. I hope you are enjoying it with family and/or friends. We’ve all got a lot to be thankful for.
No post today. Consider this an open thread for any of you that are hanging around here today.
Photo taken August 10, 2006
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Tags: Open Thread, open_thread
By The Tim on November 11th, 2008 at 11:39 AM · 48 Comments
I’m in the process of sending interview requests to some of our area’s prominent industry insiders that we frequently see quoted in the local media proclaiming that “now is a great time to buy” or other such sales pitches. We give these people a hard time on here for their comments in the local press, and I think it would be fair to give them a chance to fully defend their comments and explain their rationale to the Seattle Bubble readership.
So far I have sent requests to:
Unfortunately, Lennox’s Director of PR has already denied my interview request with him.
If you have any additional individuals that you think we should interview, let me know in the comments. Furthermore, if you have specific questions you would like to see asked, leave those in the comments as well. I can’t promise that I’ll ask every question that is posted, but I will do my best to include the most relevant and interesting ones in the interviews.
General questions for any and all of the interviewed industry insiders are acceptable, as are specific questions for one particular person. I’d like to expand the conversation and give the “other side” a fair shake.
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Tags: administrative, Beeson, interview
By The Tim on August 25th, 2008 at 10:45 AM · 7 Comments
Thanks to the generosity of over 70 readers, the Seattle Bubble Fundraising Drive has finally come to completion, reaching the goal of raising $2,500.
I just wanted to take a moment to extend a big thank you to everyone that donated. Your financial contributions allow me to continue operating this site, providing an independent alternative for real estate news and analysis in the Seattle area.
I look forward to rolling out the exciting things I have planned for Seattle Bubble in the coming months, and I greatly appreciate your continued assistance.
Thanks everyone!
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