I was quoted fairly extensively in the 2010 looking forward story in the Seattle Times http://is.gd/5DnNq # 4 more WA banks added to FDIC oversight list http://is.gd/5F9PA # Great roundup of recent government interventions in the housing market from @CalculatedRisk http://is.gd/5FHNm # "By early next year, many will come to regret their decision to delay…
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.
New Year Weekend Open Thread (2010-01-01)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning New Year’s Day, Friday January 1st, 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…
Case-Shiller Tiers: Oct. Price Rise Fails to Make up Sept. Losses
Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2009-12-30)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on December 30th, 2009. 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…
Case-Shiller: Seattle’s Summer of Stalled Prices Stretches On
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to October data, Up 0.2% September to October. Up 0.4% September to October (seasonally adjusted) Down 12.4% YOY. Down 22.4% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices fell 1.4% from September to October (not seasonally adjusted) and year-over-year prices…