Many articles, papers, and opinion pieces have been written about the detrimental effects that foreclosures can have on a neighborhood. For example, foreclosures in your neighborhood allegedly lower home values, increase crime, and make refinancing harder for homeowners who live nearby. While these studies and stories may be technically accurate, their focus is too narrow…
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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 (2013-04-15)
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Poll: What is the most important quality in a buyer’s agent?
This poll was active 04.14.2013 through 04.20.2013
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2013-04-12
[City of] "Snohomish unlikely to approve smaller 'apodments'" http://t.co/M2n4zwOXUl via @EverettHerald ->
Guess the Price Round 6: “Ready to Shine” in Fremont
It’s already time for another new round of “Guess the Price.” Here’s how the game works. I’ll describe a home that’s currently on the market, giving you as many pros and cons as I can, and you guess what the final sale price will be when/if it sells. Be sure to enter your real email…