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…
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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.
Weekend Open Thread (2009-07-17)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday July 17th, 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…
Local Foreclosures Skyrocketed Even Higher in June
Time for our June update on Foreclosure activity in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: June 2009 King: 1,615 NTS, up 180% YOY Snohomish: 817 NTS, up 190% YOY Pierce: 1,050 NTS, up 144% YOY Yow. What opened the floodgates in June? 144% to 190% increases YOY? Yikes!…
Construction Jobs Still Contracting Fastest Around Seattle
Latest state unemployment figures came out yesterday. Here’s a brief look. Seattle area’s (King/Snohomish) unemployment rate (not seasonally adjusted): And here’s a graph that I created for Sound Housing Quarterly, which shows the percentage change year-over-year in various job categories, also for King/Snohomish:
Mid-Week Open Thread (2009-07-15)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on July 15th, 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…