Once in a while I like to have a look around and see what’s on the market in a totally off-the-wall market segment that I have absolutely no personal interest in ever owning. Today that segment is townhomes in the city of Seattle. As I browse around at what’s for sale in Seattle’s townhome market,…
Real Actual Listing Photos: Dinosaurs Play Scrabble?
It’s time for another installment of Real Actual Listing Photos. Once a month (or so) I round up some of the most bizarre listing photos from around the Seattle area and post them here, with brief excerpts from the real actual listing description, and probably a bit of snarky commentary. The idea for this series…
Reader Question: Refinancing an Underwater Mortgage?
A reader emailed me with an interesting question about refinancing an underwater mortgage: Do you think I can convince my lender to refinance my underwater 30-year mortgage to an underwater 15-year mortgage? Obviously another lender would have no motivation to take over a bad investment. But arguably it could be advantageous to my lender. They’re…
Thank You For Your Support!
I just wanted to take another moment to again say thank you to everyone who answered my request for financial support for Seattle Bubble this week. Thank you: Conrad S. (2x!), Raul B., William P., Todd W., Kurt O., Aleta K., David L. (4x!), Ahmed S., Tri P., Charles C., Stan B., Ira S. (2x!)…
Poll: Neighborhood Smackdown: West Seattle vs. Queen Anne
This poll was active 09.18.2011 through 09.24.2011.