A moratorium on evictions was put in place last September but the US Center for Disease control. This allowed millions of tenants to stay in their homes during the pandemic. On Saturday, July 31st, this moratorium expired. What does this mean for Washingtonians? The state of Washington is one of many states that enacted the…

Do you have renters insurance? If not, read on to find out why it’s important and what your options are. You might be surprised at how affordable renter’s insurance can be! The truth is that many people go without renter’s insurance because they don’t think they will need it. But there are a lot of…

Do you feel like your goals are out of sight and out of mind? This can be a common issue for many. With so many things to do, it can be difficult to keep track of what needs to get done. That’s why we’re going to talk about how quarterly reviews will help you stay…

It’s always a good idea to get your rental property ready for new tenants. If you want your property to be vacant less often, you’ll need to make sure it is in its best condition before giving the keys over. This article provides seven tips Sound Point Property Management suggests to do just that. (And…

The Seattle PI recently reported that ApartmentList reported the first increase in Seattle rent prices since before the pandemic. Rents increased 2% over the previous month. This was the largest increase since 2019. Seattle had the third-largest drop in rent prices from February 2020 to 2021 at 20%. Any movement in the other direction is…

The city of Seattle has extended the eviction moratorium through June 30th. This means that property owners cannot start any eviction process unless there is an imminent threat to the community at large. Late fees and interest are also prohibited. Still, renters are legally obligated to pay any back rent, and landlords are advised to…

At Sound Point Property Management, we are always on the lookout for helpful resources for landlords and tenants regarding COVID-19. We wanted to make sure you are aware of the Eviction Resolution Pilot Program; ​Helping Tenants and Landlords avoid Eviction Proceedings during COVID-19 From their website: “The objective of the ERP is to: Bring all…

In mid-December, Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan extended the moratorium on evictions for residents, small businesses, and nonprofits through March 31, 2021 (it was due to expire at the end of 2020). Landlords cannot evict any renter or small business if a lease is in progress unless there are immediate health and safety threats to the community…

As 2020 nears an end, we thought this would be a good time to focus on the things we are thankful for at Sound Point Property Management. News has been so unsettling lately, we just want to share some good Seattle news for a change. Even though we are still in the midst of a…

A recent study has found that Seattle is thriving even though the country is struggling through a global pandemic. With the increase in work-at-home employees, some expected an increase in families moving to the suburbs. This new study demonstrates that Seattle’s housing market is stronger than most expected. In the last week, the governor’s office…