Seattle Bubble Poll Archive • Seattle Bubble

Will you be buying any Zillow stock post-IPO?

Yes, as much as I can. (7%, 7 Votes)
Yes, at least a little. (6%, 6 Votes)
I haven't decided yet. (1%, 1 Votes)
No, not interested. (67%, 69 Votes)
No, in fact I plan to short it. (19%, 20 Votes)

Total Voters: 103

Start Date: July 17, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: July 24, 2011 @ 12:00 am

Will there be a major homebuyer or homeowner government giveaway before the 2012 elections?

Definitely (7%, 8 Votes)
Probably (21%, 25 Votes)
Maybe (5%, 6 Votes)
Doubtful (53%, 62 Votes)
No Way (14%, 17 Votes)

Total Voters: 118

Start Date: July 10, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: July 17, 2011 @ 12:00 am

What's the #1 reason your friends are NOT buying a home?

Can't afford to buy. (28%, 63 Votes)
Prefer the freedom of renting. (8%, 17 Votes)
Think prices will go lower. (31%, 70 Votes)
Can't get financing. (3%, 6 Votes)
Nothing for sale worth buying. (24%, 53 Votes)
Other... (6%, 15 Votes)

Total Voters: 224

Start Date: July 3, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: July 10, 2011 @ 12:00 am

When will interest rates first rise back above 6%?

Before 2012 (6%, 7 Votes)
1st Half of 2012 (13%, 16 Votes)
2nd Half of 2012 (18%, 22 Votes)
2013 (20%, 25 Votes)
2014 or 2015 (27%, 34 Votes)
2016 to 2021 (10%, 13 Votes)
Later than 2021 (6%, 8 Votes)

Total Voters: 125

Start Date: June 26, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: July 3, 2011 @ 12:00 am

Most of my friends think we're in a double-dip (or will be soon).

Total Voters: 169

Start Date: June 19, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: June 26, 2011 @ 12:00 am

Which of the following is most likely strike a home from your "might buy" list?

outdated kitchen (1%, 3 Votes)
other outdated rooms (1%, 2 Votes)
yard too small (4%, 8 Votes)
street too busy (23%, 47 Votes)
no off-street parking (9%, 19 Votes)
trashy neighbors (22%, 45 Votes)
water intrusion issues (40%, 84 Votes)

Total Voters: 208

Start Date: June 12, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: June 19, 2011 @ 12:00 am

How many real estate agents have told you "It's a great time to buy" in the last six months?

none (27%, 25 Votes)
one (15%, 14 Votes)
two or three (32%, 30 Votes)
four or five (11%, 10 Votes)
six to ten (8%, 7 Votes)
more than ten (7%, 7 Votes)

Total Voters: 93

Start Date: June 5, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: June 12, 2011 @ 12:00 am

Is Seattle-area weather getting worse the last few years?

Absolutely (50%, 99 Votes)
Yes, probably (20%, 40 Votes)
Can't tell (12%, 23 Votes)
Don't think so (12%, 24 Votes)
Definitely not (6%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 198

Start Date: May 29, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: June 5, 2011 @ 12:00 am

How many people do you know who have lived in the same home for 20 or more years?

none (14%, 17 Votes)
one (4%, 5 Votes)
two (13%, 16 Votes)
three to five (20%, 25 Votes)
six to ten (17%, 21 Votes)
more than ten (32%, 40 Votes)

Total Voters: 124

Start Date: May 22, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: May 29, 2011 @ 12:00 am

What's your most important factor in choosing a home?

nice house (7%, 10 Votes)
nice land (6%, 9 Votes)
nice neighborhood (56%, 83 Votes)
short commute (14%, 21 Votes)
good schools (9%, 14 Votes)
other... (8%, 12 Votes)

Total Voters: 149

Start Date: May 15, 2011 @ 12:01 am
End Date: May 22, 2011 @ 12:00 am