Here is your open thread for Monday August 30th, 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…
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.
Poll: Do you think you will lose your job in the next year?
This poll was active 08.29.2010 through 09.04.2010.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2010-08-28
Seattle: Still super special!!! http://is.gd/evHSV # Impressive use of a very small space in this 182 sqft Seattle condo. http://is.gd/evJco (@MattGoyer check this out!) # Big Burien condo project may not foreclose after all: http://is.gd/evMMS # "Housing Fades as a Means to Build Wealth, Analysts Say" http://is.gd/ez0lu I certainly hope so! # Interesting article on…
Is New Construction Getting Cheaper or Just Smaller?
Yesterday in response to the story about the vanishing new construction price premium, reader “nwerner” commented: You should also do your analysis on a per SF basis if you haven’t already. The square footage of new construction has dropped considerably, in the range of 20 to 25 percent. Your second comment, re: lower lot prices…
Weekend Open Thread (2010-08-27)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday August 27th, 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…