My original calculation of the 3-year cost for 1521 2nd #3802 forgot interest payments. Added: http://t.co/EZyz46Fy # "New to Seattle" takes on smooth-talking Paramount Equity ad featuring Obama clip: http://t.co/VbAehtAE # Tim quoted in local additions to this Washington Post piece about flipping: http://t.co/Q5BKQSJx # "Sale of Seattle Office Building Suggests Market Pickup" – Really…
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April Reporting Roundup: Tempered Optimism Edition
Sorry about the delay, waking up late then my speaking engagement this morning at the senior center followed by driving down to Vancouver took up more of my time than expected. On with the roundup! It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead…
Top Floor Unit at 1521 Sells for 27% Off 2009 Price
The crazy-luxury condo building at 1521 2nd Avenue—where the starting price is $1 million—is described on their website as follows: It is the West Coast’s most successful condominium high-rise community with established market values. In light of the “established market values” comment, I find it interesting to note (hat tip to WestSideBilly) that Unit 3802,…
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-04-28
"Blaming ordinary people who tried to own a home for this crisis is simply wrong." No, it's just incomplete. http://t.co/59UkFzny # Powered by Twitter Tools
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-04-21
"There's reason to doubt whether widespread homeownership will be the foundation of the economy" http://t.co/DCEdgwDI via @jontalton # Not RE related, but from @the_tim & of Seattle interest: Can Seattle Support Six Major Pro Sports Teams? http://t.co/TIOYcfGo # This story on @KOMONews about surprise sewer capacity charges sure sounds familiar… http://t.co/HeLRpaFm # Follow-up from a…