It’s been a while since we posted an update of our interactive Consumer Confidence chart, and I thought in light of our series of big picture week posts last month it might be nice to see how people are feeling about the economy in general. Consumer Confidence Index Powered by Tableau Since dropping below 25…
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.
Redfin: September Sales Pre-Frozen for Winter
Full disclosure: The Tim is employed by Redfin. Last week Redfin released their September market data. Here’s an excerpt from the narrative: “Most of my clients are taking a wait-and-see approach to buying this past month,” said Michelle Swierz, a Redfin agent in Bellevue. “With little to no new inventory coming on the market, a…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-10-20)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on October 20th, 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…
Misleading Total Square Footage from NWMLS Includes Unfinished Basements by Design
If you’ve been searching for homes in the Seattle area for longer than about a week, you’ve probably had an experience like this: After searching your favorite listings website for homes between 1,500 and 2,000 square feet, you find a decent-looking 1,800 square foot home that looks like a good candidate in your price range….
Real Actual Listing Photos: Fun-House 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…