January 2011

Before listing your home with The Cascade Team we thought you should get to know one of the owners; Doug Young, a little better. At first you may think that Doug is a little quiet, but as you will learn, there is a reason he doesn’t need to say much.

 It’s a tough Real Estate market out there. Along with an aggressive marketing program and great agents, you need to know that your Brokerage has an edge. To that end, we’d like to introduce you to one of the co-owners of The Cascade Team: Doug Young.

 THE TOP TEN DOUG YOUNG FACTS:

It seems almost negligent these days to go meet with a prospective employer, set your kid up on a sleep-over or even add an old friend on Facebook without first running the company's name, your kid's pal's parents or your old college chum through Google -- just to see. But it's nowhere near as common (yet) to Google or otherwise do an internet search for your home's address.

There are at least six compelling reasons it makes sense to do so, though -- especially if it's an address you're thinking of renting, buying or selling. Smart homeowners would do well to search for their addresses, too, and here's why:

#1. To See If Megan's Law Registrants Live Nearby
Safety first, folks. Megan's law requires law-enforcement authorities to make information available

 This picture perfect PARK SIDE home in the heart of the Highlands was originally a model home. Enormous family room with cozy fireplace bathed in natural light. Chef's kitchen with portrait styled maple cabinets, stainless appliances, gas range and eating bar. King sized master with luxurious bathroom and walk-in closet. Upstairs laundry room with window. Maple hardwoods in entry, kitchen and dining area. Central vacuum system. Fully fenced backyard with patio. Exceptionally private corner lot.

Foreclosures Jump in Unexpected Cities
The foreclosure crisis is now spreading to cities that were once relatively unscathed from the crisis. Seattle, Houston, and Chicago have joined the list of other cities in the United States plagued by a growing number of foreclosures and home owners unable to make their mortgage payments.

Foreclosure activity increased in 149 of the country’s 206 largest metro areas last year, reported RealtyTrac Inc., a foreclosure listing firm.

In the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metro area, the foreclosure rate jumped 26 percent from 2009 — the largest increase in foreclosures among the top 20 metro areas, according to RealtyTrac.

In Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, the foreclosure rate increased nearly 23 percent — ranking second in

14604 SE 85th Street
Newcastle, WA 98059
Luxury Atop Newcastle In The Terrace

Priced at $800,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  3.25 Home Size:  3,856 sq.ft. Garage:  3 Lot Size:  9,460 sq.ft. Community:  China Creek County:  KING Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  1999 MLS Number:  175759 Property Description This immaculate home is located in the desirable Terrace neighborhood, atop China Creek. This home is situated on a quiet corner lot in a cul-de-sac. The bright open floor plan features extensive mill work, decorative wrought iron, wainscoting, crown molding, tile floors & extended Brazilian cherry hardwoods. The airy gourmet

34828 Rhododendron Dr SE
Snoqualmie, WA 98065
Stunning 4 Bedroom home in Snoqualmie Ridge

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Priced at $539,500

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.5 Home Size:  2,936 sq.ft. Garage:  2 Lot Size:  8,111 sq.ft. Community:  Snoqualmie Ridge County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached Year Built:  2001 MLS Number:  175740 Property Description Stunning home on highly sought after Rhododendron Dr. This 4 bd, 2.5 ba home boasts a 2-story entry with hardwood flrs extending to kitchen. Den, bonus rm, formal dining, kitchen with Dacor Miele SS appliances and a light-filled nook. New carpet throughout the home, new

 Thanks for being a friend, clients and neighbor. We have spent the last 4 months completely revamping The Cascade Team website and would really like to know what you think.

If you have the time to visit:

Is the site easy to look at and understand?

Is the site user friendly?

Can you easily find all of the information you are looking for?

How does the search function work for you? Do you get the details you want, and are they returned in a fashion you like?

Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.

Private and quiet, this charming home is located next to a park. Light and bright with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and 2 car garage with extra storage. Chef's kitchen with maple hardwood floors, tile counters and back splash, stainless appliances and more! A wrap around covered porch and large corner lot add charm and appeal to this special home. Westerly views of Bellevue, Seattle and Olympics from 2 of the 3 upstairs bedrooms. Yard service is included in rent.