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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.
Dilbert: “I Can’t Afford My Mortgage…”
I think yesterday’s Dilbert is front-page worthy. At least for a Saturday.
May Seasonally-Adjusted Active Supply by Neighborhood
Due to the definition change by the NWMLS in both the numerator and the denominator in the “months of supply” calculations, I am changing the regular monthly neighborhood update to Seasonally-Adjusted Active Supply (SAAS). For an explanation of what seasonally-adjusted active supply is, please refer to this post. Also, you may view a map of…
Spec Builder Spectacularly Miscalculated Market
KIRO radio ran a mildly interesting piece about a spec builder in my neighborhood with especially poor timing: Local spec homes sit empty, cheap. What started as a fun project turned into a nightmare for a builder in Kenmore. Ken Youch, with Kenmar Construction, is happy to give tours of any one of the million…
Weekend Open Thread (2009-06-26)
Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday June 26th, 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…