An oft-cited argument by those who believe prices in Seattle are totally justified is that the number of “investors” here is not at the level of other, more obviously bubbly cities. However, no one ever seems to be able to provide any actual statistics to back up this assertion. While it does not actually answer…
Year: 2006
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for the weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here. This video that Seattle Slow pointed out is too funny not to add here: Seattle Bubble Tip Jar
A Glimmer Of Hope?
Do you think demand for commercial space will result in a continued rise in property values in King County? Evidently, Susan Ryan at the P-I Real Estate Blog thinks so… An article in today’s PI on the institutional investor interest in Seattle, highlights one of the reasons the local residential real estate remains strong. Low…
Friday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here. Seattle Bubble Tip Jar
More Homes Than They Could Afford
Seattle was mentioned today in this piece from CNNMoney. NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Home price increases have slowed nationwide and even reversed in many markets. Inventories are up and new home builders are cutting back. More and more sellers are having difficulty selling their properties.…For some sellers selling their old home quickly is critical: They’ve…