Anybody want to go check out this TOTALLY RANDOM open house in Ballard this Sunday? http://t.co/gsHHOhWe # Got a post idea for Seattle Bubble? Share it with me & vote on other ideas here: http://t.co/tvl9JNq8 # A reader emailed me to point out that "ReconTrust currently shows zero homes scheduled for foreclosure sale in WA…
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October Reporting Roundup: Fall Fire Sale Edition
It’s time once again for the monthly reporting roundup, where you can read my wry commentary about the news instead of subjecting yourself to boring rehashes of the NWMLS press release (or in addition to, if that’s what floats your boat). To kick things off, here’s an excerpt from the NWMLS press release: Northwest Multiple…
Even More Delightful NAR Propaganda
An instant classic: This video brings up a number of questions: Who is this nebulous evil entity that is “threatening the dream of home ownership”? How does a moving van across the street mean that my grandkid won’t be able to buy a home? Wouldn’t it put many NAR members out of business if everyone…
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2011-10-29
Bad news for my favorite Seattle tower: "Smith Tower owner in default on big loan" http://t.co/yAJzvtHO via @seattletimes # Foreclosures = "corporate greed"? Huh? RT @RedfinSeattle: #OCCUPY .. the weekly King County real estate auction??? http://t.co/8G0iJ4Is # Powered by Twitter Tools
Obama “Can’t Wait” to Screw with the Market Even More
Okay, as long as we’re talking politics this week, let’s just dive in head first. I’d like to discuss the latest federal “relief” plan that made news this week. Here’s an AP story from Monday: Obama Offers Mortgage Relief on Western Trip LAS VEGAS — President Barack Obama offered mortgage relief on Monday to hundreds…