Good question from a reader going by the name “Mr. Ed” in the comments on yesterday’s post: Here’s a real-life question for you all. My wife and I are closing on a house soon. It’s a house of the sort we always wanted, we intend to live there for 15-20 years, and we recognize the…
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.
Mid-Week Open Thread (2011-05-25)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on May 25th, 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…
Here’s why selection stinks right now around Seattle.
Full disclosure: The Tim is employed by Redfin. I just posted a lengthy write-up on the bizarre current state of the “national” real estate market over on Redfin, and thought you all might be interested in some of the more Seattle-specific data I pulled when doing research for the post. First up, a look at…
Real Actual Listing Photos: Take a Trip Edition
It’s time for another installment of Real Actual Listing Photos. Once a month (or so) I round up some of the most bizarre listing photos from around the Seattle area and post them here, with brief excerpts from the real actual listing description, and probably a bit of snarky commentary. The idea for this series…
Monday Open Thread (2011-05-23)
Here is your open thread for Monday May 23rd, 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…