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…
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.
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…
Cheapest Seattle Homes: March Edition
Let’s check in again on the cheapest homes around Seattle proper. For methodology and a brief explanation of the reasoning behind this series, hit the April 2009 post. Please note: These posts should not be construed to be an advertisement or endorsement of any specific home for sale. We are merely taking a brief snapshot…
Details on Escala’s Exit from Fantasy Land
Kirsten Grind over at the Puget Sound Business Journal posted a more detailed update yesterday on the 180° strategy turnaround at the upscale downtown condo complex Escala that we mentioned a month ago. Escala cutting condo prices by 50 percent Downtown Seattle condominium tower Escala will lower prices by as much as 50 percent on…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2010-03-03)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on March 3rd, 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…