Just a note to say that I’m on vacation out of state and away from the Internet (mostly) through October 30th. Feel free to use this as an open thread to discuss current Seattle Bubble events.
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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.
Thurston County Continues Upward
Nothing shocking going on here, just more confirmation of local neighborhoods still on the rise. Specifically, this story is about Thurston County. South Sound’s booming housing market and recovering economy are contributing to record gains in Thurston County property values. For the second year in a row, Thurston County set a record for gains in…
Kitsap County Continues To Soar
You may recall last month that over on the other side of the Sound Kitsap County made King County’s gains look small, and in the month of September they’ve done it again, with Silverdale posting a 36.7% year-on-year increase. Doney said the demand for affordable housing continues to increase, but that demand has the perhaps…
Sunday Comics Bubble Humor
I failed to mention this before, but I’m actually on vacation right now, through October 30th. So expect posts here to be sporadic, but I will try to get in an update every few days. Although it doesn’t have anything to do with Seattle specifically, I thought some of you might enjoy this comic I…
Schools Want A Piece Of RE Tax Revenues
Here’s another update on the continuing focus on the “spend or save” question when it comes to property & real estate tax revenue windfalls. The Seattle Education Association chimes in on the side of “spend,” requesting a big piece of the pie. The Seattle Education Association (SEA), which represents the district’s teachers, instructional aides and…