Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details…
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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.
Mid-Week Open Thread (2012-08-01)
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Case-Shiller: Seattle Back in the Black
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to May data, Seattle-area home prices were: Up 2.6% April to May. Up 0.6% YOY. Down 28.6% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 1.1% from April to May and year-over-year prices were down 7.0%. I’ll be the…
Dear Marketers: I Don’t Care About Your Press Release
Fair warning, this post doesn’t have anything to do with Seattle real estate, it’s just a random rant tangentially related to the work I do on this site. Dear marketers, Congratulations. You’ve located a popular, well-read site with frequently updated content and an engaged user base. Unfortunately, while you have demonstrated a basic proficiency in…
Monday Open Thread (2012-07-30)
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