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When Trees Obstruct Views

http://ow.ly/fak98 When trees and views collide…any thoughts on John Olerud's latest win?
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Foreign Buyers

On the growth of "foreign" investment in US real estate (9% of US homes by dollar vol). Leading the charge, AZ,TX,CA,FLA.http://ow.ly/f6aNF
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Prices Up, Inventory Down

On W. WA resi r/e supply (down)/demand(up) & prices(up). Note condos: lifted by apartment sales (Aspira: $510K/unit avg).http://ow.ly/f8Fi4
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Cost vs. Price Explained: Impact of Interest Rates

http://ow.ly/f8EBU Here's an updated look at the impact of interest rates on purchasing power; relevant to buyers and sellers alike.

Uncategorized When Trees Obstruct Views http://ow.ly/fak98 When trees and views collide…any thoughts on John Olerud's latest win?

Uncategorized Foreign Buyers On the growth of "foreign" investment in US real estate (9% of US homes by dollar vol). Leading the charge, AZ,TX,CA,FLA.http://ow.ly/f6aNF

Uncategorized Prices Up, Inventory Down On W. WA resi r/e supply (down)/demand(up) & prices(up). Note condos: lifted by apartment sales (Aspira: $510K/unit avg).http://ow.ly/f8Fi4

Uncategorized Cost vs. Price Explained: Impact of Interest Rates http://ow.ly/f8EBU Here's an updated look at the impact of interest rates on purchasing power; relevant to buyers and sellers alike.

Uncategorized Where are home prices heading? A simple look at forecasts for national residential home values next year. All included in survery indicate appreciation in 2013 (2.4% average). http://ow.ly/f2gI3

Uncategorized Grand Rapids Market: food for thought On Grand Rapids, MI's revitalization; adding urban market; interesting despite no mention of Seattle's Pike Place Market. http://ow.ly/fhTFy

Uncategorized Canadian Developer on Big Seattle Condo Project On Insignia (downtown SEA full-block condo development); developer claims strong confidence in his timing. http://ow.ly/fekoa

Uncategorized Is Seattle one of the most expensive cities in the U.S.? Interesting bit on cost of living in Seattle (w/link to new index) and some comparison to SF and NYC. http://ow.ly/feiQS

Uncategorized Amazon & Microsoft: helping Seattle thrive Congrats and thanks to our friends at Amazon & Microsoft for continuing to make Seattle a great place to live (and work!) http://ow.ly/fbl1w

Uncategorized Can an app replace agents’ negotiation skills? http://ow.ly/fakN6 As an agent who believes his negotiation skill is critical to his success, I was riveted. (app is: NegotiateIt)

Uncategorized Modern Architecture For you architecture buffs (particularly modern design) http://ow.ly/f8EPK

Uncategorized Monthly Stats for Seattle Hello All, here are monthly general stats for The City of Seattle. Let me know if you’d like stats for an area not included, or would like drill-down on data incuded.

Uncategorized Cycle of Forclosures While simple, this "infographic" illustrates a relevant point about the power of modest appreciation. http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/10/12/cycle-of-foreclosure-about-to-be-broken/

Uncategorized Strategic Default Interesting data on the relative acceptance of "strategic default." http://www.kcmblog.com/2012/10/10/strategic-default-32-believe-its-ok/ "The survey’s major findings: Almost 68 million U.S. adults (32 percent) believe homeowners should be able to strategically default on their mortgages without any consequences. 28 million Americans (13 percent) would likely strategically default on a mortgage. 36 million Americans (17 percent) know someone who […]

Uncategorized 4′ wide condo Odd to consider living here (4' wide condo). I fear art cars, shopping malls, and tight spaces; couldn't do it. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10000872396390443684104578062692545921814.html?mod=e2fb

Uncategorized Downtown Condo Market Found myself looking for solid good data re: the changed market dynamic since the winter/spring for 2BR condos downtown. I pulled the 2BR/2BA downtown homes selling between 02/05/12 and 04/05/12. I then pulled a similar data set for the three months ending today. Interesting: 2x sales volume, 6% price increase, nearly 2% higher Sales […]

Uncategorized Real Estate Analysis is Local This article reminds us that "real estate (analysis) is local." King/Pierce/Snohomish Counties: 5% year over year Decrease. Ouch. But…King County: 3.4% Increase. Seattle: 7.2% Increase. Medina: 10.4% Increase. Most Seattle Nhoods: 8%+ Increase. http://www.seattlepi.com/realestate/article/Seattle-area-home-values-record-biggest-jump-3875383.php#photo-913289

Uncategorized Keep your renter while selling? Wondering whether you should keep your single-family home rented while trying to sell it? Every situation is different, but…I keep thinking about a conversation I had yesterday with a friend/client. The punch line (me to him): "I would sooner list your property on Christmas Eve than list it with a renter in it."

Uncategorized Changing Seattle Waterfront I get a lot of questions about the changing Seattle Waterfront (not the Big Wheel, the real estate!). Here's an informative article: http://www.djc.com/news/ae/12044999.html

Uncategorized Great Rent v. Buy Analysis (adjusts for individual factors) Pretty in-depth and dynamic Rent v. Buy analysis from Trulia, including adjustments for interest rate/hold period/tax deduction http://trends.truliablog.com/2012/09/rent-vs-buy-summer-2012/