This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Month: September 2006
Seattle Bubble Announcements
I’d like to welcome Chad (aka synthetik) as the latest to join the Seattle Bubble team. He brings a unique perspective to the blog, and I’m looking forward to some of the posts he has in the works. Additionally, I’d like to announce that for at least the short-term future, I’m turning off anonymous commenting….
Friends Don’t Let Friends Buy Sub Prime
Have you ever wanted to ask a friend or co-worker, “So… how much did you pay for this baby?” Of course, it’s really none of your business, but inquiring minds want to know. That’s one of the great (or not so great) things about Zillow. You can pry into someone’s life and be as rude…
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for the weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Global Insight: Seattle Overvalued By 33.8%
While Economy.com’s secret formula based on “an econometric model” forecasts Seattle home prices to increase 59% over the next 10 years, economic and financial research company Global Insight begs to differ. According to their own non-secret formula, Seattle home prices are overvalued by 33.8%, up from 22.3% overvalued at this time last year. Check out…