A friend of mine who lives in one of Seattle’s more popular neighborhoods (e.g. Ballard / Phinney Ridge / Green Lake / Ravenna) sent me this “cold call” letter that he received in the mail recently (I’ve removed personally identifying information): To Whom It May Concern: For Sale Sign? I am writing to inquire simply…
Poll: If I had to live in one or the other, I would prefer…
This poll was active 02.17.2013 through 02.23.2013
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2013-02-15
The dream of home ownership, via @StephanPastis http://t.co/yM8xo80L -> "NAR has destroyed the world… The last few humans lie dying in holes with no chance of survival." http://t.co/Z78Qj0MS -> "Luxury hotel planned for Fifth and Columbia office tower" http://t.co/rN665RG2 via @SeattleTimes ->
Friday Flashback: “What more can you ask for?”
Here’s an excerpt from an a Q&A with the then-president of the Thurston County Realtors Association Bill Hutchinson that appeared in The Olympian in February 2008 (now available only behind their archive paywall): Q: Given where the market is today compared with a couple of years ago, what would your advice be for sellers and…
Foreclosures Start 2013 Elevated
It’s time once again to expand on our preview of foreclosure activity with a more detailed look at January’s stats in King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. First up, the Notice of Trustee Sale summary: January 2013 King: 1,060 NTS, up 154% YOY Snohomish: 566 NTS, up 141% YOY Pierce: 723 NTS, up 156% YOY All…