The foreclosure scammers are out in force, and they’re coming at the “opportunity” from all angles. Not only are there unscrupulous people out there trying to dupe struggling home debtors out of their money, but now even the financially stable (homeowners or not) are apparently becoming targets. Check out this spam I recently received: From:…
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 (2009-06-03)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on June 3rd, 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…
Cheapest Seattle Homes: June Edition
Let’s check in again on the cheapest homes around Seattle proper. Ideally this should be a monthly series, but somehow it was overlooked last month. 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…
Monday Open Thread (2009-06-01)
Here is your open thread for Monday June 1st, 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…
NWMLS: Mark Any Accepted Offer on a Short Sale as “Pending”
Kevin Lisota of Findwell sent me a heads up about a rule clarification sent out today by the NWMLS to all their members: Short Sales: Status Change Required after Mutual Acceptance Rule 120 (b) requires the listing office to timely report the mutual acceptance of a purchase and sale agreement for a short sale as…