In a recent comment thread a few readers expressed interest in occasional posts on some more homeowner-focused topics, including finishing the “knife catcher” series of posts I began back in June about my personal homebuying experience (yes, that’s my home pictured at right behind Crystal, the Seattle Bubble Mascot). Here are some of the potential…
Poll: Biggest factor in location, location, location?
This poll was active 01.08.2012 through 01.14.2012.
Weekly Twitter Digest (Link Roundup) for 2012-01-07
Here's @SteveTytler's prediction for real estate in 2012: Still no bottom. http://t.co/rsTryYsg I guess "stair step" is dead. # "Equity Residential buys Lake Union parcel" http://t.co/nQGVoYDr via @seattletimes # Too hilarious. RT @mikeindustries: "Seattle is objectively superior to the place you grew up." http://t.co/OJ7dyWt5 via @jcroft # Nice followup w/ @mikeindustries re: his house –…
Friday Flashback: “Give thanks that you bit the bullet”
I was just reminiscing with a friend about our old pal Elizabeth Rhodes, the Seattle Times’ former real estate reporter, when I came across this gem from July 2006, one year before Seattle homes hit their price peak, and the same month the Case-Shiller 20-city composite hit its peak: Local homes: Investments that just keep…
December Reporting Roundup: Corner-Turning 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: "Healthy marketplaces"…