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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.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2010-09-18
Interesting foreclosure heat map of the Seattle area via the @SeattleTimes – http://is.gd/f8IzX (4th image in story) # Interesting shift over at @Zillow today as @SpencerRascoff is upgraded to CEO: http://is.gd/fb0RZ # Tacoma News Tribune: "As real estate slump continues, tax appealsrise in Pierce County" http://is.gd/fcaQP # Strategic default leads to a nice loan mod…
There’s a Reason They’re Called “Moody”
A few readers were questioning why I didn’t write up a full post last month on Moody’s forecast that U.S. home prices will rise 7.2% between today and 2014, with prices in Seattle rising 26% and Bremerton shooting up a whopping 45%. Here’s a brief excerpt from the August 3rd Bloomberg article about the forecast:…
Weekend Open Thread (2010-09-17)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday September 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…
Foreclosures Edge Down Slightly in August
It’s time once again to expand on our preview of foreclosure activity with a more detailed look at August’s stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: August 2010 King: 1,214 NTS, up 97% YOY Snohomish: 628 NTS, up 91% YOY Pierce: 817 NTS, up 90% YOY Here’s…