This poll was active 01.15.2012 through 01.21.2012
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.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-01-14
After no success on the MLS priced $695k to $585k, owners of this 105-yr-old Tacoma home try an auction: http://t.co/sAOeBrEI # OUCH. Creditors to get "only slightly more than 1%" of what they invested w/ Mike Mastro http://t.co/9EmDijAh via @seattletimes # FIELD TRIP! "Smith Tower foreclosure auction set for March 23" http://t.co/rKo7q3tU via @seattletimes #…
The Tim’s Favorite Seattle Blogs & News Sites
Once in a while I like to share some of my favorite sources for interesting local news, both real-estate related and otherwise. Now is one such time. So let’s just get right to it. The Seattle Times Real Estate Section – This sub-page on the Times could definitely use a little layout love, but Eric…
Weekend Open Thread (2012-01-13)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday January 13th, 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…
Foreclosures Continue Rapid, Unexplained Decline
It’s time once again to expand on our preview of foreclosure activity with a more detailed look at September’s stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: December 2011 King: 345 NTS, down 61% YOY Snohomish: 161 NTS, down 65% YOY Pierce: 228 NTS, down 54% YOY Foreclosures…