Buying a Home in a Sellers Market

A home buyer does not want to be caught off guard in a seller's market. It's one of the reasons that the most important thing a home buyer can do is trust his or her real estate agent to advise on market conditions. If it is a seller's market, it could very difficult, if not almost impossible, to buy the first home a buyer wants to buy.

Because home buyers generally have very little interest in the real estate market when they are not buying a home, they don't always know how the market moves from one season to another, much less from month to month. It is often uncomfortable for a buyer to be told the market is a seller's market when the buyer may believe otherwise -- especially a buyer who is trying to buy in a down real estate market.

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Mortgage Rates Move Back Down This Week

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Average mortgage rates stayed steady or inched lower this week, which “should continue to aid in the ongoing housing recovery,” Freddie Mac says in its weekly mortgage market survey. 

The following are the national averages in mortgage rates for the week ending Feb. 7, according to Freddie Mac:

• 30-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 3.53 percent, with an average 0.8 point, holding the same as last week. A year ago at this time, 30-year rates averaged 3.87 percent. 
• 15-year fixed-rate mortgages: averaged 2.77 percent, with an average 0.7 point,…

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5 Quick Tips for Better Listing Photos

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About 85 percent of online listings include photos, but the type of photo really can make a big difference, says Ken H. Johnson, an associate professor of finance at Florida International University’s Hollo School of Real Estate, who has studied the importance of photos in selling real estate. 

“When people first look at a home, they look at five or six scenes, and that will make the determination if they want to look at more,” adds Brian Balduf, chairman of VHT Inc., a visual marketing services company for the real estate industry. 

Here are five tips…

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Welcome to The Cascade Team Janita Maestas

We are very happy to welcome Janita Maestas to www.TheCascadeTeam.com Janita has over 12 years real estate experence and comes to us from Coldwell Banker Danforth. She lives in the Woodinville area and will be focusing on Woodinville, Bothell and the surrounding areas. Janita will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team as we continue to grow and add amazing Broers and Agents!

Janita Maestas

Managing Broker

• Office Phone 425-313-4752
• Cell Phone 206-999-1497
• Fax 425-996-9520
• Email janita@thecascadeteam.com

I am an Managing Broker, CSP, CSSN & CDPE with over twelve years of residential and new construction experience.  I live and work in the Woodinville and Bothell markets and am looking forward to partnering with…

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Are Home Prices Rising Too Fast?

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In a historical context, home prices typically increase about 3 to 4 percent a year. 

But in the years preceding the housing crash, prices in 2002 started soaring 7 percent a year, then 8 percent in 2004, and 12 percent by 2005, CNBC.com reports. 

A “new bubble” may be forming, CNBC columnist Diana Olick writes. CoreLogic’s latest housing data shows home prices rose 8 percent in December year-over-year, the largest gain in more…

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The Most Powerful Home Selling Marketing Plan EVER!

Real Estate Intelligence Is Evolving

Leveraging Real Estate Technology In Today's Changing Real Estate Market!

It takes more than a MLS listing, sign, some paper fliers, and an open house to sell your home in today’s market. Make sure your real estate agent has real leading edge housing market intelligence.  Take a look at our quick video and then scroll down to see everything we offer our home sellers for only a 1% listing commission (1.5% in Phoenix).  You'll be amazed!  Our leading edge marketing plan is degined to sell your house as quickly as possible.

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Beautiful Built Green Town home in Ballard

$ 415,000 - 5517 - 28th Avenue NW , Seattle     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2.5     Sq. Footage : 1,525     Year Built : 2008     Type : Townhouse / Condo     MLS® Number : 444580         OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Karen Gorder Real Estate Broker 206.769.0777 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Beautiful Built Green Town home in Ballard. Just steps away from restaurants, shops, bike trails, & the Locks.…

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Brokers report brisk sales, but rising frustration for home buyers

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• Prices increase by 11.3% Year over Year

• Pending Sales increase 14.4%

• Closed Sales increase by 23.3% over same time last year

• Inventory Declines by 31.3% compared to the same time last year

• KIRKLAND, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring is showing up in the latest housing activity report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its statistics for January showed a 14.4 percent year-over-year increase in pending sales and a 23.6 percent jump in closed sales amid a 31.3 percent decline in inventory.

• The MLS reported 4,289 closed sales during January, surpassing the year ago total by 820 transactions. Last month’s…

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There are New Homes Availiable on BidThisHouse.com

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 We are happy to announce that all of www.TheCascadeTeam.com ‘s listings are now featured on www.BidThisHouse.com

How It Works

1. Buyers find your listing on BidThisHouse.com
2. Potential Buyer Submits an offer
3. Offer Contains:
• Price
• Financing Terms (Down Payment, Closing Cost Request, Etc)
• Inspection
• Closing Date
4. Potential Buyer may also request a showing of your home.
5. The Potential Buyer must provide proof of being pre-qualified for a home loan, or may chose to get pre-qualified with one of our pre-screened lending partners.
6. Once you reach a mutually agreed upon price and terms, then the listing agent draws up the fully agreed to contract.
7. Escrow and Title…

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Welcome to The Cascade Team Kory Hall

We would like to welcome Kory Hall to The Cascade Team in Arizona.  Kory has been in the real estate business for a number of years, most recently with Keller Williams.  Kory will be focusing on the Peoria area and already has a listing in the works.

Kory Hall
Realtor
(602) 743-6073
kory@thecascadeteam.com

We are glad to have Kory on The Cascade Team  Arizona.

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Cascade Team Real Estate agents spend their time serving customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their client. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process. In the end,…

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