King 5 News reports on a home-buying scheme that has ensnared at least a few unsuspecting victims: Imagine buying a home and moving in, only to find out later that the house was never yours at all. It’s a mortgage scheme that’s caused financial pain and heartache for many families in Western Washington. It’s a…
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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.
Tuesday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
An Anecdotal Update (Or Two)
I noticed on my drive home from work one day last week that the for sale signs had come down from in front of the million-dollar new construction on Avondale. Recall that just under a month ago, the price was dropped (again) to $1,275,000. So did the house sell, or are they just taking it…
Seattle Bubble Stats: Where are the Condos?
The question was asked on my number-crunching post last week of why I do not include condos in most of the statistics that I post here. Since that is a valid question that other people may be wondering as well, I thought I would post the answer where it will gain more visibility. I choose…
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for this weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.