Here are a few relevant news stories that have popped into my inbox in the last few days: Money Magazine: When it makes sense to rent (Seattle is #1—woo!) Seattle P-I: Tax credit down-payment plan waiting for IRS Seattle P-I: Dueling indexes: How much are Seattle-area house values down? USA Today: Condo market fights to…
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News Roundup: Jobs, Everett Condos, Illusions…
Here are a few relevant news stories that have popped into my inbox in the last few days: Associated Press: Wash. revenue down, but recession may be softening Seattle P-I: Housing recovery depends on jobs, banker says Associated Press: Wash. unemployment rate stayed same in April Tacoma News-Tribune: Turning little boxes into living space Everett…
April Reporting Roundup: Pending, Pending, PENDING!
Time for our monthly check on the local papers (or digital former papers, as the case may be) to see how creatively this month’s NWMLS press release is rehashed. First up, here’s the source material: the NWMLS press release that accompanied yesterday’s numbers: Pending sales in Western Washington rise with improved affordability, buyer incentives Northwest…
Morning News: National Housing “Crisis,” Boeing, Alaska Air, & More
Here’s a few national stories of note, and a handful of local economic news stories from this morning: New York Times: For Housing Crisis, the End Probably Isn’t Near Wall Street Journal: When Will Home Prices Stabilize? Fitch Says 2010 Seattle P-I: Unemployed workers struggle with job-seach requirements Associated Press: State lawmakers strike agreement on…
March Reporting Roundup: Spring Fever Edition
Let’s check in on the local papers (or digital former papers, as the case may be) to see how this month’s NWMLS stats are being spun to the populace. First up, here’s the source material: the NWMLS press release that accompanied yesterday’s numbers: Brokers report signs of improvement in “real-time” housing market NWMLS director Dick…