Five Star Professional

Stan Chang & Shannon Woodcock
The Cascade Team Real Estate

We have great news – you have been selected as a 2011 Seattle Five Star Real Estate Agent.

You are among a group of fewer than 7 percent of real estate agents in the Seattle area. You might already have received your official award notification letter in the mail – this email also confirms your selection.

Seattle magazine asked Five Star Professional to conduct research with clients, peers and industry experts to determine the real estate agents in the Seattle area who rated highest in overall satisfaction. The award winners will be listed in a special advertising section in the December 2011 issue of Seattle magazine

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Short Sale Search Here

Daily Real Estate News | Friday, August 26, 2011

Banks are agreeing to more short sale transactions, and short sales are taking less time to sell, which is helping to clear large inventories of distressed properties more efficiently, says James J. Saccacio, RealtyTrac CEO, in releasing new housing data this week. 

“This is a glimmer of hope that lenders are getting more realistic,” Rick Sharga, senior vice president of RealtyTrac, told Bloomberg News. “It’s a win for borrowers who avoid foreclosure, buyers who get a house in better condition and banks that lose less money, which is also a win for taxpayers.”

During the second quarter, the number of homes nearing foreclosure accounted for 12 percent of total home…

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Southern California’s real estate market remained geared towards home buyer's in the month of August, despite relatively strong demand from investors and others paying cash for homes. Prices have trended down slightly over the last couple of month, but many potential home buyers appear to still be on the sidelines and may still be waiting for a bottom in prices or a relaxing of the mortgage guidelines to allow more people to qualify for homes.

As of August 26th, 2011, the median price for a single family residential home in Carlsbad fell to $699,900, with an average of 131 active days on the Carlsbad real estate market.  In addition, there were 51% of the active MLS listings that had price reductions, just slightly less than last week,…

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Priced at $694,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.75
Home Size:  3,560 sq.ft. Garage:  1
Lot Size:  34,013 sq.ft. Community:  Canterwood
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  1989

Property Description

Meticulous estate setting with perfect floor plan! Privately set back on a stunning .78 ac, this 4 bedroom, den, bonus home easily lives like a 5 bed (main floor bed and bath)! Unmatched heart of the home: gorgeous granite island-kitchen, HUGE eating area with super custom built-in buffet opens to soaring ceiling family room. Quality custom built-ins in laundry/mudroom and family room for superior storage! Entertainment deck, hot tub, BIG bonus room, AC, newer 50-yr roof, stellar Northshore schools!

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Sales Dropped 3.5% Last Month

By Blake Ellis

 

POSTED: Thursday, August 18, 2011 UPDATED: 10:56 am EDT August 18, 2011

REAL ESTATE NEWS HERE

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Sales of existing homes fell unexpectedly in July, as strict lending and low appraisals prevented consumers from scooping up some of the cheapest houses since 1970.

 

Sales of previously owned homes tumbled 3.5% last month to an annual rate of 4.67 million, down from 4.84 million in June, according to the National Association of Realtors.

Economists had expected July sales to come in at a much higher rate of 4.87 million homes, according to consensus estimates from Briefing.com.

 From the same month a year ago, sales are up 21%. Meanwhile, the national median home price in July…

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 Priced at $300,000

Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
Home Size:  1,611 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  1,612 sq.ft. Community:  Issaquah Highlands
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  2005 MLS Number:  261826

Property Description

Delightful end unit townhome in the heart of the Issaquah Highlands. Desirable great room concept with large living and dining areas open to the kitchen. Beautiful bamboo floors throughout the main floor. Chefs kitchen with stainless steel appliances and tile backsplash. The 2nd floor has a large master suite and master bath with high end vessel sinks. 2 more large bedrooms and full bath upstairs. Home has covered back deck with views to Black Nugget park. 2 car tandem garage close to I…

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Jared Tadiqe has an extensive construction background which often comes in handy when helping clients buy and sell homes.  Jared and his family reside in the View Ridge neighborhood of Seattle. He will be working out of the Ballard office managed by Krista Mehr.

Jared@TheCascadeTeam.com

 

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bankofamerica-web_400     Pre-Qualify HERE   By DEREK KRAVITZ mortgage rates have fallen to record or near-record lows. That's good news for the few who can afford to buy a home or are able to refinance. But the rates have done little to lift the ailing housing market.

Freddie Mac said Thursday that the average rate for the 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 4.32 percent this week from 4.39 percent. The 30-year loan hit a record low of 4.17 percent in mid-November.

The average rate on a 15-year fixed mortgage, a popular refinancing option, fell to a record low of 3.50 percent, from last week's record rate of 3.54 percent.

Mortgage rates tend to track the yield on the 10-year Treasury note. A weakening U.S. economy has led many investors to shift money…

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Priced at $250,000

Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
Home Size:  2,150 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  9,600 sq.ft. Community:  Riverbend
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  1978 MLS Number:  261594

Property Description

Gorgeous 2150 square foot home with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Immaculate condition, welcoming entry, bath off master, spacious kitchen, office/den, huge bonus/rec room, dining room, living room, laundry room, skylights throughout and a gorgeous setting. What more can you ask! 2 car garage plus a shop room. Stunning landscaping, sprinklers, fenced yard, large back deck and a brick patio - perfect for BBQ's. Community park, lake river access. This home has…

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Priced at $525,000

Bedrooms:  3 Bathrooms:  2
Home Size:  1,620 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  2,754 sq.ft. Community:  Bellevue
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  1979 MLS Number:  261156

Property Description

Do not miss this one of a kind view home in the coveted Hideaway community. This 3 bedroom,2 bath home has 2 master suites, one of each floor. The 1st floor has an open floor plan with a cozy living room and fireplace that has views of Lake Sammamish and the Cascades, and remodeled open kitchen with granite counters & stainless steel appliances, and dining area. Both master bedrooms look onto the lush greenbelt. 3rd bedroom or office also has lake views. Home has rare RV or boat parking and…

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