Talton on the economy: "The US appears to be in a technical recovery, but the relief for many seems slight." http://is.gd/9pEl6 # University of Texas: Zillow "Zestimates" are pretty worthless. Zillow: Nu-uh! http://is.gd/9uje3 # Intriguing reader idea: sharing buyers' inspections. http://is.gd/9vsA6 # It's expansion month for Seattle RE tech firms! Estately in DC http://is.gd/9xswc and…
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.
Friday Flashback: A Great Time for Wise Investors
Here’s an episode of the HGTV show “House Hunters” that aired on July 17, 2008, but was probably filmed around September 2007 (based on the closing date of the featured buyer). Here are some choice quotes for those of you who can’t watch the video: Host: “Because of the abundance of new construction, it’s a…
Reporting Roundup: Talking Points Edition
Time for the monthly reporting roundup, where I read all the local paper rehashes of the NWMLS press release so you don’t have to. Here’s a link to this month’s NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS brokers say housing market in Washington State indicates recovery Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported strong gains in home sales…
Weekend Open Thread (2010-03-05)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday March 5th, 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…
NWMLS: Prices Flat, Sales Slowly Climbing Up From Lows
February market stats have been published by the NWMLS. Here’s the NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS brokers say housing market in Washington State indicates recovery. “We are entering what is traditionally our busiest home selling season,” said NWMLS director OB Jacobi, general manager of Windermere Real Estate Company. “With the first job increase since 2008…