"Inflate away the debt" is not an option for the US govt. debt burden: http://nyti.ms/9PlHaD # Good info in this "webcast" RT @AltosResearch: When Does the Housing Recovery Start? http://bit.ly/eBx0WC #housing #realestate #notyet .. # 20 guesses so far in our 1st "Guess the Price" contest. $25 restaurant gift card goes to the winner. http://twitpic.com/3fzqd0…
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.
Foreclosure “Freeze” Hides Actual Repossession Trend
It’s time once again to expand on our preview of foreclosure activity with a more detailed look at November’s stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: November 2010 King: 890 NTS, up 14% YOY Snohomish: 461 NTS, up 19% YOY Pierce: 590 NTS, up 30% YOY Even…
Weekend Open Thread (2010-12-17)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday December 17th, 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…
Best, Worst, & Most Likely: End of 2010 Edition
Back in late 2007, I ran a post where we all postulated about what the coming years would look like for the Seattle-area housing market. Here were my best case, worst case, and most likely cases: Best Case Prices flat to +3% for ten or more years. Local economy keeps chugging, population gradually grows (but…
Redfin: Winter Already Here in Seattle Real Estate
Full disclosure: The Tim is employed by Redfin. A couple days ago Redfin released their November market data. Here’s an excerpt from the narrative: While median prices might be holding steady the time it takes to close has been lengthening. “About half of the buyers I’ve been working with have had their loans extended, and…