Local internet real estate technology powerhouse and discount brokerage Redfin has taken a page from the NWMLS playbook, torn it out, shredded it, burned it, flushed it down the toilet, and written a whole new book from scratch on the subject of monthly data releases. In their first data release for the Seattle area, they…
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.
Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-06-16)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on June 16th, 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…
On the Horizon: A New Bubble or a Long Flat Bottom?
CNN Money asks: Is a housing shortage coming? (Short answer: No.) As the nation struggles to shrug off the worst housing crash since the Great Depression, it may be hard to believe a housing shortage could be on its way. The nation is simply not building enough homes to keep up with potential demand. Just…
Quick Look: May 2010 in Bar Charts
Time for another installment of “quick look,” a series of posts in which I present a fresh set of charts for some recent data with minimal commentary. Today’s theme is King County SFH May stats in bar charts compared to each May since 2000. Note that the definition of “Active Listings” was revised in July…
Monday Open Thread (2010-06-14)
Here is your open thread for Monday June 14th, 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…