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 (2012-04-25)
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Case-Shiller: Yet Another New Low as Winter Wraps Up
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to February data, Seattle-area home prices were: Down 0.8% January to February. Down 2.9% YOY. Down 32.9% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices fell 1.9% from January to February and year-over-year prices were down 7.5%. Still moving closer…
The Future of Seattle… According to 1962
Last Friday the Seattle Times posted their entire 1962 World’s Fair souvenir edition paper in pdf format. I had some time this weekend to look through it, and there are quite a few amusing and interesting real-estate-related gems to be found in this 50-year time capsule… On Realtor marketing tactics, page 4 (4-C): Realtor’s Gift…
Monday Open Thread (2012-04-23)
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