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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.
How To: Use Craigslist & RSS to Find a Great Rental
Let’s say you’re a prudent person who has compared the financial realities of buying vs. renting and made the decision to rent for now. However, with the frequent news reports about increasing rents that seem intended to scare people out of deciding to rent, you’re a little concerned about finding a good deal. Well fear…
Poll: What’s your February KC SFH Sales Prediction?
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Those Darn Fundamentals
This is a little redundant, but that’s why I’m posting it on a Saturday. It’s just a slightly different take on the economic fundamentals that allegedly drive the local housing market. Much of this data comes from the recently-released 2007 King County Annual Growth Report. You can get all these charts and the data behind…
Shady Practice of Relisting Gets National Attention
A few people pointed out this national story that ran on last night’s Nightline: Buyer Beware: Unsold Homes Are Often ‘Re-listed’. It’s a tactic called “re-listing,” which is legal and more common than you think. “Re-listing is just refreshing the home on the market,” Niece explained, “making the home look like it just came on…