Here are a few interesting quotes from the Seattle Times’ pre-article blurb about the August NWMLS figures: The Puget Sound housing market is still stronger than most of the rest of the country, but signs of slowing are clear. Last month, the third month in a row, median home prices were nearly flat — up…
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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.
P-I August Numbers Pre-Report Report
It looks like the local rags are finally going to get around to reporting on the August NWMLS figures. In preparation, the P-I is already practicing their anti-bubble spin with the pre-report report. Real estate experts expect to see slowing sales and price gains and increased inventory, but nothing resembling a bursting bubble, when the…
Tuesday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Mapping Housing Market Health
A pair of maps containing interesting statistics surfaced in the past few weeks that are worth sharing here. First is the “Map of Misery” from BusinessWeek, showing “the percentage of new and refinanced mortgages into loans with payment options.” This is important to note, because as BusinessWeek explains: The option adjustable rate mortgage (ARM) might…
Monday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.