Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday March 11th, 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…
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.
Foreclosures Resume a Steady Rate of Increase
It’s time once again to expand on our preview of foreclosure activity with a more detailed look at February’s stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: February 2011 King: 923 NTS, up 28% YOY Snohomish: 465 NTS, up 20% YOY Pierce: 540 NTS, up 3% YOY Still…
Guessing Game: What’s Interesting About this Listing?
I’ll give $15 worth of specialty tea or coffee from MarketSpice Tea (your choice of flavor) to the first person who can guess what is interesting about this listing on Capitol Hill. You don’t get any clues, just the link to the listing. I’m looking for a specific fact that is interesting in the context…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2011-03-09)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on March 9th, 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…
Cheapest Home Flip Prediction: I Was Wrong!
In last week’s Cheapest Homes post, I said: I predict that at least one of these will pop back on the market within six to nine months as a rehab flip. Number two seems like an especially good candidate. The home I was referring to as “number two” was 5110 S Medley Ct, a 2,700…