This is your open thread for Tuesday, March 20, 2007. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven discussions there!
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.
Seattle Immune to Financing Woes?
When the question is “how will the current home lending meltdown affect the housing market in Seattle,” the answer depends on who you ask. For instance, if you ask #1 Seattle real estate cheerleader Elizabeth Rhodes, the answer is something to the effect of: “Seattle is special. Don’t worry your pretty little head about it.”…
03.19.2007 – Monday Open Thread
This is your open thread for Monday, March 19, 2007. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven discussions there!
03.17.2007 – Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for the weekend of March 17-18, 2007. You may post random links and off-topic discussions here. Be sure to also check out the forums, and get your word in the user-driven discussions there!
Rent vs Purchase: Help Me Compare Costs
A few days ago, Rhonda over at RCG made a post titled The Great Rent vs. Own Debate in which she attempted to prove that even in today’s totally out-of-whack housing market, purchasing a home is still a better financial decision than renting. Obviously I disagree with her assessment. The main problem I have with…