There have been a lot of real estate articles in the local dead tree outlets the last few days. It’s time for another link roundup before I get too far behind and forget to mention some of them. First up, it’s Mark Trahant of the P-I with yet another thoughtful, well-reasoned take on Seattle’s housing…
Tag: affordability
Condomania in Tacoma!
Tacoma: Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to sell 1,500 high-end condos in 14 months: Hundreds of new, pricey condominiums exclude young singles needed for a thriving city core, according to the author of a study analyzing the downtown housing market. Builders and developers say land costs and water views push prices…
Condomania in Everett!
Better be careful the next time you drive through Everett, you’re likely to get burned, the condo market there is so hot! On paper at least, downtown Everett is poised for explosive growth. Nearly 800 new downtown condos and apartments are in various stages of planning. There’s a good chance some of the projects scattered…
Rent vs Purchase: A Comparison
Also posted at Priced Out Forever. Buy If You Must. Why Must You Buy? by guest poster Eleua (with contributions and spreadsheets by Tim) Click here to download the Excel Spreadsheet that the numbers below are based on. I need to take a step back and insert a personal note. While I disagree with the…
Rent vs Purchase: Help Me Compare Costs
A few days ago, Rhonda over at RCG made a post titled The Great Rent vs. Own Debate in which she attempted to prove that even in today’s totally out-of-whack housing market, purchasing a home is still a better financial decision than renting. Obviously I disagree with her assessment. The main problem I have with…