Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details…
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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.
Mid-Week Open Thread (2009-05-27)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on May 27th, 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…
Case-Shiller: Seattle Price Drops Keep Gaining Steam
Let’s make our regularly scheduled monthly check on the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to March data, Down 2.0% February to March. Down 16.4% YOY. Down 22.5% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices fell 0.9% from February to March and year-over-year prices were down 4.4%. Here’s the usual graph, with L.A. & San…
Monday Open Thread (2009-05-25)
Here is your open thread for Monday May 25th, 2009 (Memorial Day!). 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…
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