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). First up, let’s have a look at the source material from the NWMLS itself….
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 (2011-03-07)
Here is your open thread for Monday March 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 in the user-driven…
Poll: How many people do you know waiting for a better market to sell their home?
This poll was active 03.06.2011 through 03.12.2011.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2011-03-05
Sorry, guess it was a slow news week! Yet another price drop on our appraisal contest house. Now down to $300k even. http://is.gd/bQBtqm # WTH is a "'Buy Now' One Day Sales Event"? RT @urbnlivn: Gallery Cancels Auction. Switches To Buy Now Event!? http://bit.ly/fLor3I # Powered by Twitter Tools
NWMLS: Sales Slipping, Prices Tumbling
February market stats were published by the NWMLS yesterday. Here’s what they have to say about their numbers: February housing activity yields "reason for optimism". Housing activity during February continued to reflect the downside of distressed properties with fewer sales and lower prices than a year ago. Nevertheless, brokers believe there are reasons for optimism…