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Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-09-08

Posted on September 8, 2012 by The Tim

RT @NickTimiraos: More evidence that home prices have hit bottom (just don't confuse it with a full-on recovery) http://t.co/subKcdsW #wsj # "Vulcan to build, lease 2 more buildings for Amazon" http://t.co/X9091fWp via @SeattleTimes # "Wave of new hotels planned in Seattle" http://t.co/HhlEsJem via @SeattleTimes # Crazy: RT @RedfinSeattle: Has anyone seen the house wrapped in…

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Reader Question: What’s the Deal With HARP 2.0?

Posted on September 7, 2012September 7, 2012 by The Tim

I received the following email from a reader asking about the federal government’s Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) earlier this week: I have been looking into the HARP 2.0 program to refinance my home. I qualify according to program guidelines, but find it hard to shop interest rates and find lenders that deal honestly with…

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August Reporting Roundup: Market Flip Edition

Posted on September 6, 2012 by The Tim

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: September housing…

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NWMLS: Summer of Sameness Sustained

Posted on September 5, 2012September 5, 2012 by The Tim

August market stats were published by the NWMLS this afternoon. Here’s what they have to say about their numbers: September housing statistics around Washington indicate recovery is continuing, strengthening sellers’ positions. Pending sales, closed sales and prices all increased in August compared to a year ago, according to the latest figures from Northwest Multiple Listing…

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Cheapest Homes: September 2012 Edition

Posted on September 5, 2012October 3, 2012 by The Tim

Let’s check in again on the cheapest homes around Seattle proper. Here’s our methodology: I search the listings for the cheapest homes currently on the market, excluding short sales, in the city of Seattle proper. Any properties that are in obvious states of extreme disrepair based on listing photos and descriptions will be excluded. This…

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