This poll was active 09.01.2013 through 09.07.2013
Case-Shiller Tiers: Low Tier Intensifies Gains as Others Slow
Let’s check out the three price tiers for the Seattle area, as measured by Case-Shiller. Remember, Case-Shiller’s “Seattle” data is based on single-family home repeat sales in King, Pierce, and Snohomish counties. Note that the tiers are determined by sale volume. In other words, 1/3 of all sales fall into each tier. For more details…
Case-Shiller: Home Price Growth Slowed Slightly in June
Let’s have a look at the latest data from the Case-Shiller Home Price Index. According to June data, Seattle-area home prices were: Up 1.8% May to June Up 11.8% YOY. Down 18.6% from the July 2007 peak Last year prices rose 1.8% from May to June and year-over-year prices were up 1.8%. Note that the…
Demand for Seattle Rentals Still Outstripping Supply
There’s a great in-depth article on local rent increases in today’s Seattle Times: Soaring rents force lifestyle changes For renters and homeowners, market forces are permanently altering the familiar face of many neighborhoods. While wealthy newcomers are helping to revitalize neighborhood business districts, the reality is that many renters, saddled by stagnant wages, are being…
Poll: Neighborhood Smackdown: Ballard vs. Fremont
This poll was active 08.25.2013 through 08.31.2013