The bond element is always important to consider, even if it is true that there are no bonds in the historical section. The reason is so that you can make a valid comparison of prices between houses with and without bonds. Consider the bond as a semi-hidden 2nd mortgage on the house. A house listed at 200k, but with a bond of 5k, actually costs 205k, and is thus more expensive than one listed at 202k but no bond.
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