With Housing Demand Strong, It’s a Good Time to Sell
After a slow month, existing-home sales climbed again in September, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Every sales region in the country reported month-over-month sales increases. When comparing year-over-year figures, however, one region remained unchanged, while three others saw a drop in sales.
More Listings Are Needed
The improvement in September’s sales was likely due to a slight increase in the housing supply in prior... Read More
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Four Popular Trends in Kitchen Cabinets
Changing your cabinetry can transform the look and style of your kitchen. New or repainted cabinets will quickly update your space and bring you the joy of expressing yourself in decor. Here are four popular trends in kitchen cabinets that will have your space looking amazing.
Open Shelving
This practical trend can give the kitchen an airy, open feel, making it ideal for smaller kitchens... Read More
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Try These Tips to Help You Through the Holiday Season
During the holiday season, it’s common for many people to be overwhelmed by stress. If this time of year is more likely to get you down, you’re a good candidate for these stress-relieving holiday tips.
Realistic Expectations
Sometimes the most difficult expectations to overcome are your own. If you’re caught up in creating the perfect holiday... Read More
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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.
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Past Newsletters
In case you missed a previous newsletter, all of my previous Out of Bounds Realty newsletters can be found here.
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Homebuyers, Get Started by Creating Your Dream-Home Wish List
Shopping for a new home can be so overwhelming that it can be difficult to know where to start. It’s essential to have a great real estate agent and apply for a loan preapproval, but before you jump into looking at homes online, it’s also important to know what the must-haves are in your next home. Get started by creating your dream-home wish list.
Know What You Can’t Live Without
Get out some paper and a pencil and jot down everything you want in a home. If you have a partner, you should each have your own list.
When you have completed your home purchase wish list, take a... Read More
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Here's How to Protect Yourself from Phishing Scams and Identity Theft
Phishing remains one of the most significant cyber threats and hits everyone from individuals to Google and Facebook. It’s common because it’s lucrative; in 2020, it cost individuals and businesses about $4.2 billion. Most phishing attacks are aimed at massive numbers of emails with the hope of catching a few, but a variant, spear phishing, targets specific companies.
So, how can you not get phished?
Don’t Click On Links in Unsolicited Emails
Emails that claim to come from your bank, PayPal, or another... Read More
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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.
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