Today’s flashback comes from… just over a year ago. July 2009: Photo by Flickr user paperjam At Olive 8 in downtown Seattle, county records indicate only 28 of 229 units have closed. But David Thyer, president of developer R.C. Hedreen, said his firm has no plans to cut prices. “We’re not inclined to discount the…
Month: August 2010
Weekend Open Thread (2010-08-20)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday August 20th, 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…
Reader Stories: Patience and Market Analysis Pay Off
A few months ago I had the privilege of sitting down at a local coffee shop with a long-time Seattle Bubble reader as he shared his home buying story with me, and now I’d like to share his story with you. “Bruce” got married in 2005, and like many young couples, he and his wife…
Real Actual Listing Photos: Seattle Condo Edition
It’s time for another installment of Real Actual Listing Photos. Once a month (or so) I round up some of the most bizarre listing photos from around the Seattle area and post them here, with brief excerpts from the real actual listing description, and probably a bit of snarky commentary. This month’s theme: Seattle condos!…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-08-18)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on August 18th, 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…