A friend of mine who lives in one of Seattle’s more popular neighborhoods (e.g. Ballard / Phinney Ridge / Green Lake / Ravenna) sent me this “cold call” letter that he received in the mail recently (I’ve removed personally identifying information): To Whom It May Concern: For Sale Sign? I am writing to inquire simply…
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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.
Monday Open Thread (2013-02-18)
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Poll: If I had to live in one or the other, I would prefer…
This poll was active 02.17.2013 through 02.23.2013
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2013-02-15
The dream of home ownership, via @StephanPastis http://t.co/yM8xo80L -> "NAR has destroyed the world… The last few humans lie dying in holes with no chance of survival." http://t.co/Z78Qj0MS -> "Luxury hotel planned for Fifth and Columbia office tower" http://t.co/rN665RG2 via @SeattleTimes ->
Friday Flashback: “What more can you ask for?”
Here’s an excerpt from an a Q&A with the then-president of the Thurston County Realtors Association Bill Hutchinson that appeared in The Olympian in February 2008 (now available only behind their archive paywall): Q: Given where the market is today compared with a couple of years ago, what would your advice be for sellers and…