Let’s follow up yesterday’s heavy downer of a post with some lighter fare. I think it’s time for another link roundup. So you say they’re not making any more land, huh? Well, maybe not, but that doesn’t mean we’re running out of places to build houses. No, I’m not talking about condos. I’m referring to…
Tag: Seattle_PI
Local Foreclosures Continue Climb
Aubrey Cohen of the P-I reports on the continuing trend of the increasing number of local foreclosures. Skipping over the article’s pointless comparisons with other parts of the country that are clearly ahead of Seattle on the bubble-bursting curve, here’s the meat of what’s going on around here: Area foreclosure filings in July were up…
Somewhere Between Anxiety and Denial
As the mortgage industry begins to crumble and home prices are declining across the nation, the local media and blogging real estate insiders seem to be getting a bit anxious. Maybe it’s just me, but take a look at some of the recent headlines: Home values here still rising (Elizabeth Rhodes, Seattle Times) Seattle-area homes…
Bubble Link Roundup
Dang, my inbox has been flooded with stories lately. Here’s a recap of some of the more interesting ones related to the local housing market. Click below to read tales of rising rents, flaming hot office markets, expensive and stale listings, virtual property tours, disappearing mortgage options, booming condos, and more!
Bill Virgin: We are all real-estate speculators
Here’s yet another gem from P-I columnist Bill Virgin: We’re all guilty of speculating in real estate Greetings, fellow real-estate speculators. How ya’ feeling about your gamble on the real estate market these days? Who, me? Not us, you protest. Our purchase of a home is meant to provide shelter for our families, not as…