This is your open thread for Tuesday, February 27, 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.
Forbes: Seattle Job Market Middling
Seattle home prices can’t possibly fall, because we’ve got one of the best job markets in the country! At least, that’s how the argument goes… but according to the latest claims from Forbes, that argument might not hold much water. Oklahoma has inspired its share of songs and one memorable musical. But it’s not exactly…
02.26.2007 – Monday Open Thread
Back by popular request… This is your open thread for Monday, February 26, 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!
Seattle Bubble Forum Highlights
There are lots of great conversations going on over at the Seattle Bubble Forums, why don’t you join in too? Here’s a sampling of what’s going on over there: Alan offers some perspective on half-million-dollar homes. A couple of threads toss out predictions for 2007 Matthew points out that stocks may be headed for a…
Latest Condo Conversion: Smith Tower?
If the owner of the Smith Tower gets what they want, you can add yet another condo to dozens already planned for downtown’s future. Walton Street Capital is hoping to convert the Smith Tower into condos: Ninety-three years after Pioneer Square’s Smith Tower was built as an elegant business address, its new owner hopes to…