You want to know why the cost of homes has shot up so much in the last few years? I contend that it’s not primarily the result of economic forces, but psychological ones. It’s because of the seemingly unending supply of people with this kind of mindset: We haven’t actually lived in any of these…
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.
Weekend Open Thread
This is your open thread for the weekend. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Rents Climbing In 2006
It would appear that rents in the Seattle area really are going up, though still at nowhere near the same rate of alleged home appreciation. Snohomish County’s apartment market is feeling the squeeze, with the second-quarter vacancy rate dropping from 5.6 percent in the first quarter to 4.6 percent, according to apartment research firm Cain…
Wednesday Open Thread
This is your open thread for today. Please post random links and off-topic discussions here.
Condo Sales Sleaze Tactics
Apparently it’s Condo Tuesday on Seattle Bubble… A few days ago, Susan Ryan posted an interesting warning over at Seattle Real Estate Professionals about a number of sleazy tactics being used to push condos: I have two clients looking for new condos, studios or one bedrooms in downtown Seattle, and there is something I’ve come…