Once in a while I like to feature individual requests for advice from readers. The following was posted on the forums by a reader going by the name “Novice.” Advice Please! I am a long time resident of Seattle and a renter. I am currently spending $700 / month to live on a tiny boat…
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Has Greed Ruined Seattle’s Livability?
I received the following in an email from a reader: About the condo—comment article… the real issue is not the really cheap/ugly/tasteless and likely unlivable condos (apartments). Nor is it the equally horrible “townhouses.” It is about greed and lack of public (government) oversight and control. The developers wanted the money, the government wanted the…
Working it Out in Different Price Ranges
I got a pair of emails this weekend that are worth discussion. Here’s a portion of the first: …we’re looking at buying a townhouse as a temporary place to stay. Our income is pretty good, more than 100k a year. But the math that’s involved in figuring out all the possibilities of whether its better…
Ask the Readers: Upgrading – Sell Now, or Wait it Out?
A reader posted the following question in the forums a few days ago, and while there has been some good advice and discussion there, I thought it would be good to bring the question to the larger audience of the blog for feedback as well. I have owned a 2-bed 1 bath 975 sq.ft. condo,…
Reader Question: Are Seattle home purchasers crazy?
Here’s an email I got from someone named Andy: I am in the process of relocating to the Seattle area from the Midwest and have been monitoring your blog in an attempt to get some insight into the local real estate scene. First, thank you for your highly interesting and informative blog. Knowledge is power…