Sorry, I’ve been a bit behind lately. I’m changing jobs in two weeks, so I’ve been busy at work trying to finish my projects and such. Let’s start off my catch-up with an article from the Spokane Spokesman-Review that takes a look at state finances and low-income housing: State analysts estimate that more than half…
"More Fear" In Seattle Sellers?
The Seattle P-I and the Eastside Business Monthly both take a look at the newly-released NWMLS report on 2005. The reports are full of the usual ra-ra real estate talk: “In the past, the market has absorbed home price increases with household income growth,” said J. Lennox Scott, chairman and chief executive of John L….
Hiring/Layoff Trends Paint Conflicting Pictures?
We’re always looking at the MLS numbers and interest rates, but what are some other signs that we can keep our eyes on locally to get a feel for the direction of the housing market? The hiring/layoff trends of certain industries are a good thing to watch. I received an interesting email from a reader…
Bainbridge Building Bonanza
Yup, that headline is already old, after just two uses. But it is still descriptive of what’s going on over on Bainbridge Island, where the condo building craze is being described as a “gold rush.” Some call it coincidence; others say it’s by design. At least six condominium projects simultaneously under construction in Winslow will…
Bellingham Building Bonanza
This story is a bit outside of my normal geographical range, plus it was covered by Ben on Saturday, but I wanted to at least touch on it here. Up in Bellingham building is far outpacing population growth: It has become almost conventional wisdom that Bellingham and Whatcom County have been growing fast in recent…