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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.

Economic and Real Estate Truth One-Liners

Posted on May 12, 2009May 13, 2009 by The Tim

I saw this on BoingBoing the other day, and thought it was interesting… Debt is not a good product I just had a great hour-long phone conversation with an old friend, Will Dana (now editor of Rolling Stone), who has strongly encouraged me to come up with one-liners that tell the truth about the economic/banking…

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Recent Spike in “Pending” Sales Due to Change in Definition?

Posted on May 11, 2009May 11, 2009 by The Tim

At the risk of beating a dead horse, I feel we must revisit the “pending” issue once more. This time, we’ll take it from the top. Prior to June of last year, a “pending” sale in the NWMLS system was defined as a sale in which an offer had been accepted, inspection and/or feasibility studies…

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Monday Open Thread (2009-05-11)

Posted on May 11, 2009May 10, 2009 by The Tim

Here is your open thread for Monday May 11th, 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…

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Small House, Big House

Posted on May 10, 2009April 8, 2014 by The Tim

I thought this was amusing… From D.R. Horton: Smaller is better in some markets, May 5th: D.R. Horton’s chief executive says smaller, more affordable homes are selling well in some areas and will bring higher profits to the nation’s largest home builder. CEO Donald Tomnitz said the smaller homes were particularly popular in Seattle and…

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Poll: How many properties are on your Redfin / Estately watch list?

Posted on May 10, 2009May 17, 2009 by The Tim

Please vote in this poll using the sidebar. This poll will be active and displayed on the sidebar through 05.16.2009.

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