Information used from Article at World Property Journal - Real Estate News

According to the California Association of Realtors, California's housing market softened in October 2015 as both statewide sales and median price contracted from the previous month.

Home sales exceeded the 400,000 level in October for the seventh consecutive month and posted higher on a year-to-year basis for the ninth straight month. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 403,510 units in October, according to information collected by C.A.R. The statewide sales figure represents what would be the total number of homes sold during 2015 if sales maintained the October pace throughout the year. 

The holiday season from November through January is often considered the worst time to put a home on the market. While the thought of selling your home during the winter months may dampen your holiday spirit, the season does have its advantages: holiday buyers tend to be more serious and competition is less fierce with fewer homes being actively marketed. First, decide if you really need to sell. Once you've committed to the challenge, don your gay apparel and follow these tips:

1. Deck the halls, but don’t go overboard.
   Homes often look their best during the holidays, but sellers should be careful not to overdo it on the decor. Adornments that are too large or too many can crowd your home and distract buyers. Also, avoid offending buyers by opting

Welcome To The Cascade Team Mark Grim!

Mark Grim

• Office:  800-509-6905 ext. 1099
• Cell:  360-201-0756
• Fax:  425-996-9520
• Email:  markgrim@thecascadeteam.com

We are happy to welcome Mark Grim to The Cascade Team!

A little about Mark:

Mark specializes as a buyer's agent in the Everett/Marysville/Snohomish county areas,  Bringing more than 25 years of Real Estate and Business experience, Mark utilizes the latest cutting-edge technology to both help you find the perfect property and to simplify the complex process of closing. Tech savvy buyers are welcomed!

Mark will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team and we look forward to seeing his success!

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Cascade Team Real Estate agents are

Team, as we head into the winter months and shorter days we wanted to send out a reminder to always be safe while out showing homes, meeting new clients, and performing your daily routines as real estate professionals. Please make sure you are up-to-date on warnings of thefts, strange occurrences and safety notices in your area by reading through the current safety alerts published on the “Alerts” tab on your local MLS home page.  Please put safety first and read these precautions to help make future showings as safe as possible:

1. Be prepared. Find out as much as you can about new clients.
2. Bring a flashlight to showings. It can be used to spotlight areas or as a weapon if needed.
3. Use your cell phone for safety. Have emergency numbers

Written by Blanche Evans          

When you and your Real Estate Professional sit down to price your home, you'll be looking at competitive homes that are the most similar in size, location and amenities as your home. You may find that prices can be thousands of dollars higher or lower. It's tempting to pick the highest price and say, "Let's list it here." But what if your home doesn't sell at that price?

High prices are a strategy that can work in an accelerating market, but it's risky. Your home can sit for months without selling and you'll end up marking the price down, perhaps lower than it should have sold for in the first place.

Pricing your home is a science. The science is choosing the right price at which your home will sell

While recent market trends and media coverage have made fix and flip investing a more visible option for those looking to make money in the housing market, buy and hold strategies are a time-honored way of amassing wealth. If you are thinking of trying your hand at real estate investment, you may be wondering if a buy and hold strategy is right for you.

There are several factors to consider when contemplating which investment strategy is best. Here are a few things to take into account:

Your Personality

When you consider investing in a property, what place does pride of ownership take in your calculations? Are you motivated by that, or are you looking for a quick return on investment?

Your Risk Tolerance

Do you feel comfortable with riding

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