I received the following in an email from a reader: About the condo—comment article… the real issue is not the really cheap/ugly/tasteless and likely unlivable condos (apartments). Nor is it the equally horrible “townhouses.” It is about greed and lack of public (government) oversight and control. The developers wanted the money, the government wanted the…
Category: Features
Taking Advantage of a Buyer’s Market
So now that Puget Sound counties have been in a “buyer’s market” for around a year, there are probably some good deals to be found out there. But how do you find them? To be clear, my personal opinion is that we’re still in for another year or two of declining prices. However, I’m sure…
House Valuation Workshop
Does the drop in home prices we have seen so far make the current real estate market affordable? Do prices that have dropped ten percent represent a great buying opportunity? Long-time Seattle Bubble regular Eleua takes on these questions and more with his “House Valuation Workshop,” using his native Bainbridge Island as a working example….
Prices Flopping all Across the Eastside
Prices may be holding up somewhat in the neighborhoods close to downtown Seattle, but the Eastside apparently is not so lucky. With nearly eight “months of supply” the downward pressure is mounting on home prices east of the lake. I’d like to highlight an excellent thread over in the forums, where prolific Seattle Bubble poster…
Pricing Calculator for Today’s Market
Last night I was tossing around the idea of a calculator that determines a realistic value of a house in today’s market, based on what year it was purchased and how much was paid. This morning I spent some time with javascript, and the result is below. I welcome any feedback. Keep in mind that…