Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details…
Month: July 2011
Mid-Week Open Thread (2011-07-27)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on July 27th, 2011. 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…
Case-Shiller: Spring Bounce Continues Slightly Weakened
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to May data, Up 1.1% April to May. Down 7.0% YOY. Down 29.0% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 1.2% from April to May and year-over-year prices were down 1.4% (the closest they have been to zero…
Redfin: June’s Warmest Puget Sound Region: NE Seattle
Full disclosure: The Tim is employed by Redfin. Last Thursday Redfin released their June market data. Here’s an excerpt from the narrative (which I also wrote): So far this summer the real estate market in Seattle is about as exciting as a Matlock Marathon at the High School Prom. Very few quality, well-priced new listings…
Monday Open Thread (2011-07-25)
Here is your open thread for Monday July 25th, 2011. You ay 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 the user-driven…