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…
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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.
Monday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Bubble Link Roundup
Time for another inbox-clearing bubble link roundup. Try to hold down your lunch while you delve into the flashy world of downtown condo marketing. But condo’s aren’t just the rage in downtown Seattle, they’re cropping up everywhere, even on Bainbridge Island. Do you hear that? That’s the world’s smallest violin playing a song of pity…
Economy.com: Seattle Definitely Special
Commenter MIDan pointed out a downright funny article over at Forbes.com in which they publish graphs predicting the next ten years of real estate prices in 15 metro areas around the country, including Seattle. Here’s their graph for Seattle: You just know it has to be correct, because I mean listen to this terribly convincing…
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for the weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.