The Seattle P-I is running an article about some interesting survey results regarding mothers’ attitudes toward working. Despite the fact that more mothers are working full-time, fewer think that it’s best for the family. After generations of debate about working mothers, only about a fifth say full-time jobs are ideal, fewer than held those views…
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.
New Feature: Sidebar Inventory Tracker
I’d like to introduce a new feature that I have added to Seattle Bubble: Sidebar Inventory Tracking. Over on the left sidebar, you will notice a new section titled “Inventory.” With the number of homes on the market continuing to climb daily into record territory, I thought it would be fun to see the inventory…
Downtown Condo Buyers to Solve Crime Problems?
Once in a while, you have to wonder why someone would be so excited to buy one of the many $500,000+ condos that are soon to spread over downtown like a tsunami. It certainly isn’t for a secure, friendly neighborhood environment… Sgt. Rich O’Neill, Seattle Police Officers’ Guild president, said officers aggressively policing the drug…
June Reporting Roundup
Before we get into what the usual suspects in the local press had to say about the housing market’s performance in June, let’s take a look at the NWMLS press release that accompanied the release of last month’s statistics: Housing Prices Around Washington State Rising at More Modest Rates Kirkland, Wash. (July 5, 2007) –…
Peter Schiff Gets the Last Word (and the Last Laugh)
Here’s a great video from YouTube that juxtaposes last year’s predictions about the housing market with this year’s news. It’s not Seattle-specific, but I thought it would be fun for a Friday. I’ll be back with the June reporting roundup (a.k.a., the NWMLS press release echo chamber) either later today or sometime tomorrow. Hat tip:…