Here is your open thread for the weekend beginning Friday April 24th, 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…
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.
March Neighborhoods Months of Supply Update
[Note: Stay tuned to this space next month, when we’ll be introducing another round of sweet Tableau charts.] Here’s your look at March’s “Months of Supply” for the 30 NWMLS areas in King County. For an explanation of what months of supply means, please refer to the original neighborhood MOS breakdown post. Also, view a…
Morning News: National Housing “Crisis,” Boeing, Alaska Air, & More
Here’s a few national stories of note, and a handful of local economic news stories from this morning: New York Times: For Housing Crisis, the End Probably Isn’t Near Wall Street Journal: When Will Home Prices Stabilize? Fitch Says 2010 Seattle P-I: Unemployed workers struggle with job-seach requirements Associated Press: State lawmakers strike agreement on…
Morning News Links: Boeing Profit, Prime Defaults
Here’s a brief roundup of some of this morning’s housing and economic news: Seattle P-I: Boeing profit falls 50 percent on production cuts (AP coverage) Bloomberg: Fannie, Freddie Defaults Rise as Borrowers Cite Lower Income Associated Press: Freddie Mac official found dead in apparent suicide Bloomberg: U.S. Apartment Rents, Occupancies Fall Amid Rise in Job…
Mid-Week Open Thread (2009-04-22)
Here is your open thread for the mid-week on April 22nd, 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…