A reader emailed me with an interesting question about refinancing an underwater mortgage: Do you think I can convince my lender to refinance my underwater 30-year mortgage to an underwater 15-year mortgage? Obviously another lender would have no motivation to take over a bad investment. But arguably it could be advantageous to my lender. They’re…
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.
Monday Open Thread (2011-09-19)
Here is your open thread for Monday September 19th, 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…
Thank You For Your Support!
I just wanted to take another moment to again say thank you to everyone who answered my request for financial support for Seattle Bubble this week. Thank you: Conrad S. (2x!), Raul B., William P., Todd W., Kurt O., Aleta K., David L. (4x!), Ahmed S., Tri P., Charles C., Stan B., Ira S. (2x!)…
Poll: Neighborhood Smackdown: West Seattle vs. Queen Anne
This poll was active 09.18.2011 through 09.24.2011.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2011-09-17
Weekend writeup about @Redfin in the @SeattleTimes – http://t.co/YbBY61w # High-end homes increasingly sold via auction? http://t.co/nWUmmuW via @SeattleTimes # 45-acre Olympia development to include 121 SFH, 88 townhomes, & 90 condos: http://t.co/UUgMQfQ via @SeattleTimes # The Mastro saga continues as his law firm ditches him since they're not being paid by missing Mike: http://t.co/yTVdECc…