Here is your open thread for Monday February 6th, 2012. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Also, if you have an idea or a topic you’d like to see covered in an article, please make it known. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven…
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.
Poll: What year will we first see 5% or more year-over-year home price gains?
This poll was active 02.05.2012 through 02.11.2012
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-02-04
Hopefully the new owner will take better care of it! "Owner neglected landmark Smith Tower" http://t.co/B5pvBfK4 via @seattletimes # "2 ratings agencies lower Wash. credit outlook" http://t.co/cLPe27Sd via @KOMONews # Yet another bubble blogger buys a house: San Diego's @RichToscano http://t.co/N3yESU7c # Not Seattle-specific, but the stories on @REConfidential are hilarious (disclosure: Tim helps curate…
Consumer Confidence: The Long Slog Continues
It’s been over six months since we visited the subject of consumer confidence, and since the most recent data was released this week, I thought it might be a good time to update our interactive chart again. You can drag the time sliders below the chart to view data going all the way back to…
Weekend Open Thread (2012-02-03)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday February 3rd, 2012. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Also, if you have an idea or a topic you’d like to see covered in an article, please make it known. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word…