It’s time for another update of our interactive chart of Consumer Confidence. You can drag the time sliders below the chart to view data going all the way back to 1998. Here’s the data as of December: Powered by Tableau At 62.8, the Present Situation Index has gained 211% from its December 2009 low point,…
Month: January 2013
Mid-Week Open Thread (2013-01-09)
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Reporting Roundup: Unique Greedy Frenzy Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS…
NWMLS: 2012 Ends on a Sour Note for Buyers
December market stats were published by the NWMLS this morning. Here’s a snippet from their press release: Northwest MLS Tallies Busy December as First-time Buyers, Investors Return. Brokers expect the housing market rebound to continue, while cautioning sellers to refrain from becoming too greedy and expressing hope for “controlled natural growth” to sustain the recovery….
Monday Open Thread (2013-01-07)
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