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Real Estate News from Bob Ferguson
August 2021 Visit my Website | bob@outofboundsrealty.com

Five Things to Do One Month Before Moving

 

Moving always seems stressful, but getting a head start on the moving process will relieve some of that stress. About one month prior to the big move, start planning by acting on these five tips.

1. Downsize Your Possessions
Unless you live a minimalist lifestyle, you probably have too much stuff. Right before you move is a perfect time to rid yourself of unnecessary possessions... Read More

Essential Home Maintenance Tasks to Take Care of This Summer

 

Summer is the perfect time to tackle some of those important home maintenance jobs you have been putting off all year. If the tasks are too large for you to handle, get a professional to do it for you. Here are five tasks to complete this summer.

1. Inspect and Fix Air Conditioners
Start by removing and cleaning the filters. Next, work on the condenser coils and remove... Read More

Try These Tips to Conserve Water in Your Landscaping

 

A water-efficient landscape reduces outdoor water usage and saves you money on your water bill. Here are some ways to create and nurture a water-conserving landscape.

Don’t Waste Water
Watering your plants and trees in the cooler hours of the morning helps them retain water and lose less of it to evaporation. Avoid watering at the end of the day... Read More

Market Statistics Around the Puget Sound Region

 

The market has been very dynamic for years -- either a strong seller's market or a strong buyer's market. I've put together some graphs to show what's happening.

Mortgage Rates since 1971

 

Have you wondered just how good the good interest rates right now are? And where we’ve come from? Take a look to see what the averages looked like in the past.

More Housing Inventory Should Help Slow Rising Prices

 

For the fourth month in a row, existing-home sales fell, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Yet the decline was moderate, and all four sales regions of the country posted year-over-year sales gains. According to Lawrence Yun, chief economist for the NAR, a “lack of inventory continues to be the overwhelming factor holding back home sales, but falling affordability is simply squeezing some first-time buyers out of the market.” Despite this, Yun sees encouraging signs in the housing market: “Supply is expected to improve, which will give buyers more options and help tamp down record-high... Read More

Here’s What You Should Know About HOAs

 

A homeowner’s association (HOA) is a private organization that oversees a group of homes in a community, common in condominiums, town houses, and master-planned subdivisions. The HOA is managed by a board of directors elected by the community’s residents, and anyone who buys a home in an HOA neighborhood is required to become a member and abide by the organization’s rules. Here’s what an HOA does for you:
 
Protects Home Values
HOAs enforce specific rules designed to maintain uniformity... Read More

Past Newsletters

 

In case you missed a previous newsletter, all of my previous Out of Bounds Realty newsletters can be found here.

Bob Ferguson, 11423 20th Avenue S, Burien WA 981868
The material in this publication is provided for your informational purpose only and is not intended to substitute professional advice. If your property is currently listed with a Real Estate Broker, this publication is not intended as a solicitation.



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