This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
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 Number Crunching: Price Breakdowns
With great thanks to Alan (aka PugetHouse), I have added a new weapon to Seattle Bubble’s statistical war chest: price breakdowns.* It is fairly common knowledge that although it is the most convenient indicator to discuss, the median sales price does not give a very complete picture of the changing housing market. Price breakdowns, i.e….
The Monthly Payment Buyer
The excellent personal finance blog Get Rich Slowly (highly recommended—one of my daily reads) posted a link yesterday that reminded me of a topic that I’ve been meaning to post on. As I read the story, titled “Cars affordability: Cheapest since 1980” I couldn’t help but think about the stark contrast between the price trends…
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for this weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Reader Question: TV News Interview Advice
Here’s a question from Doug, a reader our almost-neighboring state of Montana: Hi Tim (and friends). I’ve been really enjoying this blog lately. I’m a RE market watcher in Montana, so it’s good to see news and real analysis from the Northwest. I made a little video about my market and, amazingly, a local TV…