Here is your open thread for Monday October 10th, 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 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: Should government policy reward homebuying over renting?
This poll was active 10.09.2011 through 10.15.2011.
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…