Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday November 19th, 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…
Year: 2010
Is 1998 Price + Inflation a Fair Home Valuation Method?
Yesterday TheHulk brought up an interesting idea in the comments: Whenever I look at listings online, for older houses (aka houses built before 2000), in my mind I make up a figure on what that house price should be today. My stupid back-of-the-envelope calculation is as follows: Current price – 500K Last Sold – 250K…
Real Actual Listing Photos: Kendra Todd 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. The idea for this series…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-11-17)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on November 17th, 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…
Redfin: Market Still on Pause in October
Full disclosure: The Tim is employed by Redfin. Last week Redfin released their October market data. Here’s an excerpt from the narrative: “The majority of buyers I am working with are not in any hurry to purchase, but want to take advantage of the lower house values we see in the winter,” said Cheryl McLaine,…