So now that Puget Sound counties have been in a “buyer’s market” for around a year, there are probably some good deals to be found out there. But how do you find them? To be clear, my personal opinion is that we’re still in for another year or two of declining prices. However, I’m sure…
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.
Labor Day Open Thread
Happy Labor Day. For whatever few people happen to be hanging around here today, here’s an open thread to talk about whatever you feel like (within the bounds of the comment policy).
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Desperate Home “Owners” Overwhelm Local Counselors
Wait a minute… I thought only California had lots of people that took out dangerous loans, and are now at risk of foreclosure. Counselors overwhelmed with calls from desperate homeowners Housing advocates and lending counselors say they’re being overwhelmed with calls for help from desperate Seattle-area homeowners, many on the brink of foreclosure. … As…
Local Economy in for a “Long Slog”
Jon Talton wrote a great article for the Times a few days ago that goes deeper than the usual “Boeing! Microsoft! Pink Ponies!” type articles and explores all the ways the Seattle region is exposed to the slowing economy: For local economy, it’ll be a long slog. …the national slowdown is finally hitting the Puget…