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.

Weekend Open Thread (2010-04-16)

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Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday April 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…

Seattle-Area Foreclosures Spike Sharply in March

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Time for our detailed look at foreclosure activity for March in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: March 2009 King: 1,347 NTS, up 23.7% YOY Snohomish: 472 NTS, up 25.5% YOY Pierce: 455 NTS, up 15.5% YOY Here’s your interactive Tableau dashboard updated with the latest foreclosure data:…

Puget Sound Counties Interactive March Update

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Let’s take a look at March NWMLS statistics from around the sound. As usual, courtesy Tableau Software (available free to use online), the Around the Sound update is rocking sweet interactive data visualizations. Feel free to download the old charts in Excel 2007 and Excel 2003 format. To get specific info about a certain point…

Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-04-14)

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Here is your open thread for the mid-week on April 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…