There was an interesting article in the New York Times last week that caught my attention: Homeownership May Actually Cause Unemployment Homeownership is a good thing, for the individual and for society. Or so American governments, whether Republican or Democrat, have long believed. The benefits have been cited repeatedly in justifying the existence and expansion…
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.
Weekly Open Thread (2013-05-13)
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Poll: Which do you think is better for the economy?
This poll was active 05.12.2013 through 05.18.2013
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2013-05-10
NAR: "It’s time for 20- and 30-somethings to move out of their parent’s basement." BUY A HOME, YOU SLACKERS! http://t.co/KA0GfcTZiX -> "Former Mastro property in Redmond sells for $3.5 million" http://t.co/k9IWWZC7IW via @PSBJ -> .@The_Tim was on @KIRO7Seattle this week talking about the volatile condo market. Clip: http://t.co/frcFk6TEzF -> Is an increasing level of homeownership…
Foreclosures Still Shrinking Around Seattle
It’s time for our detailed look at April’s foreclosure stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: April 2013 King: 746 NTS, up 69% YOY Snohomish: 420 NTS, up 53% YOY Pierce: 598 NTS, up 124% YOY Same story as most of this year: still above last year’s…