Time to take a look at August market statistics from the NWMLS. Here’s the NWMLS press release: Northwest MLS brokers report brisk activity, multiple offers, "irrational delays" by lenders. Here’s your King County SFH summary, with helpful arrows to show whether the year-over-year direction of each indicator is positive or negative news for buyers and…
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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.
Cheapest Seattle Homes: September 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 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 of…
PAX Weekend Open Thread (2009-09-04)
PAX Weekend! Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday September 4th, 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…
Should the MLS Ban Short Sales?
In the comment thread on yesterday’s post there was some discussion about the ever-growing gap between pending sales and closed sales. Here’s a simple look at how they stack up through July (since August stats aren’t out just yet): The massive difference between pending and closed sales brings up the question: Is there really a…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2009-09-02)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on September 2nd, 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…