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Author: The Tim
Tim Ellis is the founder of Seattle Bubble. His background in engineering and computer / internet technology, a fondness of data-based analysis of problems, and an addiction to spreadsheets all influence his perspective on the Seattle-area real estate market. Tim also hosts the weekly improv comedy sci-fi podcast Dispatches from the Multiverse.
Poll: Waterfront: Sound or Lake?
This poll was active 10.06.2013 through 10.12.2013
Seattle Bubble on KING 5 “Best of Western Washington”
Find us on the Best of Western WashingtonSeattle Bubble If you follow other local news sources, you may be aware that KING5 runs an annual online event called the Best of Western Washington, in which the public can vote on “the best” local businesses, personalities, and websites. I finally decided to submit Seattle Bubble to…
NWMLS: Inventory Up, Home Sales & Prices Down
They have not yet published the press release to their website, but September market stats are now available from the NWMLS. Once they post a press release I’ll update this post with a brief snippet. Until then, let’s just go straight to the stats. CAUTION NWMLS monthly reports include an undisclosed and varying number ofsales…
RealtyTrac “Vampire REO” Nonsense
Foreclosure tracking company RealtyTrac came out with an article a few days ago that’s making the rounds among various news outlets: Monsters of the Housing Market: Vampire REOs and Zombie Foreclosures Here’s an excerpt: Vampire REOs are bank-owned homes that are still occupied by the previous homeowner who was foreclosed on. On the surface these…