This poll was active 10.09.2011 through 10.15.2011.
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 2011-10-08
How dare the state force those poor wealthy people to buy homes right next to the freeway! http://t.co/RrUUEYOj # Heat maps of the areas most affected by this weekend's Conforming Loan Limit change in this @Redfin post: http://t.co/gV3ZnPZM # Hah, hilarious. HGTV drinking game. RT @Estately: Watch House Hunters? Make it even more interesting… http://t.co/d2rByGVW…
Reader Question: How to Make an All-Cash REO Offer?
A reader asked a question on the Mid-Week Open Thread that I thought deserved more discussion here: I’ve been a long time reader of the blog and it has given me great support in waiting for the right house to buy. I have found an REO recently and am interested in making a Cash offer….
Weekend Open Thread (2011-10-07)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday October 7th, 2011. 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…
September Reporting Roundup: Motivated Buyers Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS…