Claim: "Wealthy buyers return to luxury home market in Seattle, Bellevue" http://is.gd/UQRJKl via @TechFlash # via @jontalton Economy based on real estate is bust "The old boom ain't coming back." http://is.gd/nBRLX1 # via @pnwlocalnews "King County Assessor talks past, present and future property values in Kent and surrounding area" http://is.gd/1V4B6S # The @SeattleTimes says of…
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March Reporting Roundup: Beneficial Heat 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). First up, let’s have a look at the source material from the NWMLS itself….
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2011-04-02
Wow, talk about desperation: via @SeattleTimes – "Borrowers facing foreclosure try dubious 'sweat equity' claims" http://is.gd/v7kFLx # Wow this guy really hates home ownership. "Why I Am Never Going to Own a Home Again" http://is.gd/y4Ji5k # Yet another article on the latest local rental report from Dupre+Scott http://is.gd/cZAysV I still think it's overblown. # RT…
New Exchange Turns Market Foresight Into Pure Profit
Five and a half years ago, I launched Seattle Bubble with a simple goal in mind: Analyze the Seattle-area residential real estate market and provide a forum for people to discuss ideas and share insights. While the housing market has had it’s ups and downs (and way downs) over the years, growth at Seattle Bubble…
Short Sales: What happens when the seller’s lender doesn’t provide a forgiveness letter for the deficiency?
A word from The Tim: This post is from long-time Seattle Bubble participant Tim Kane (a.k.a. “S-Crow”). With short sales becoming more common every month in the Seattle area, I think Tim has struck on an interesting topic that not many other people are talking about. We already know what a hassle short sales can…