Admittedly, yesterday’s post comparing home prices in Seattle to a remote location in Wisconsin really wasn’t fair. Granted, it was posted more for humor than for serious consideration, but there are certainly better comparisons that we could have made. So what would be more fair? How about if we take the top 25 cities in…
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 (2009-09-23)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on September 23rd, 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…
High End Real Estate: Seattle vs. Wisconsin
An example of a $2.5 million property in Seattle: 4-bed, 4.5-bath 2-story in Magnolia 4,440 sqft 5,029 sqft lot 2008 property tax bill: $18,286 “sweeping sound and mountain views” An example of a $2.5 million property in Wisconsin: 2-story stone lodge in Couderay 407 acres 37-acre private lake 2008 property tax bill: $14,948 8-car garage…
Monday Open Thread (2009-09-21)
Here is your open thread for Monday September 21st, 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 the user-driven…
Poll: Do you know or know of anyone who would buy a home only if the $8k tax credit is extended?
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