Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to October data, Down 1.3% September to October. Down 4.1% YOY. Down 25.6% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 0.2% from September to October and year-over-year prices were down 12.4%. October’s data marked a new post-peak low…
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.
Analyze a “Below-Market” Deal: Conclusion
by Flickr user woodleywonderworks The perpetual motto of real estate salespeople that “it’s a great time to buy” is still a load of nonsense. It’s only a great time to buy when your personal finances, your stage in life, and the right home at the right price all come together at the same time. Granted,…
Monday Open Thread (2010-12-27)
Here is your open thread for Monday December 270th, 2010. 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: 2011 will have ____ SFH home sales in King Co. than 2010.
This poll was active 12.26.2010 through 01.01.2011.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2010-12-25
Interesting @SeattleTimes article that breaks down some numbers behind foreclosures in King Co. http://bit.ly/i9KYm8 # …be sure to catch the @Tableau interactive w/ Seattle, Baltimore, & Phoenix. http://bit.ly/iiZC92 Lots of refinance foreclosures here. # Sobering article about the nasty-sounding mess the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is still mired in. http://bit.ly/gvGBur "manufacturing hell" # Interesting news on…