The Cascade Team Blog - June, 2013

5BR, 4BA, 487 Characters.... How many Characters to Describe a Home?

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A Zillow analysis of all active real estate listings as of April 4 reveals that agents write lengthier descriptions for more upscale properties.

The study found that property descriptions for homes under $100,000 used a median of 250 characters, compared to a median of 487 characters for houses priced higher than $1 million.

Zillow chief economist Stan Humphries explains, "Generally, what you find is that regardless of the region, the more expensive the home is, the more characters are used to describe that home."

Jeff Burns of Royal Shell Real Estate in Florida says lower-end properties have less square footage and fewer features, translating into shorter remarks…

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Issaquah Highlands - Top Floor 3 Bedroom Penthouse with Westerly Views!

$ 250,000 - 1957 23rd Place NE , Issaquah     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2     Sq. Footage : 1,134     Year Built : 2005     Type : Townhouse / Condo     MLS® Number : 500363       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Matt Jensen Branch Manager - Issaquah Highlands Office 206.909.8200 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Matt Jensen for a showing: 206.909.8200 Top floor 3 bedroom penthouse with Westerly…

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Beautiful Burnstead Home Ideally Located at The Issaquah Highlands

$ 500,000 - 2542 Longmire Court NE , Issaquah     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2.5     Sq. Footage : 1,800     Year Built : 2005     Garage Spaces : 2     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 498869       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Matt Jensen Branch Manager - Issaquah Highlands Office 206.909.8200 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Matt Jensen for a Showing 206.909.8200…

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Spectacular 3 bedroom, 1.75 Bath Home in Breathtaking Setting in North Bend, WA

$ 398,000 - 12604 473rd Ave SE , North Bend     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 3     Sq. Footage : 1,760     Year Built : 2004     Garage Spaces : 2     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 498728       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Tonya Eliason Real Estate Broker 425.831.5721 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Please contact Tonya Eliason at 425-831-5721 to schedule a showing.…

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Beautiful 3-Bedroom Home in Klahanie - Issaquah

$ 465,000 - 3530 252nd Pl SE , Issaquah     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2.5     Sq. Footage : 2,060     Year Built : 1989     Garage Spaces : 2     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 498558       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Marisa Ormando Real Estate Broker 425.445.9616 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Marisa or Stan for a showing - 425.445.9616 Klahanie presents a wonderful…

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We Want You! Explode Your Real Estate Career with The Cascade Team!!

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Think NOT what you have to pay to your brokerage;

Think about what The Cascade Team WILL provide for you!

Contact Janet Jolly-Porter: janet@TheCascadeTeam.com 425-830-6743 to set up your appointment to learn more.

At the Cascade Team there are NO DESK FEES & we provide the following to our agents at no additional cost:

• A personalized web site branded to YOU for every listed property
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• DocuSign electronic signature & E-Fax…

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In Western Washington Competition Among Home Buyers “Still Fierce;” Rising Interest Rates Adding to Fury

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• New Listing Inventory up 16%

• Pending Sales up 10%

• Closed Sales up 22%

• Prices up 13% YTD

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 5, 2013) – Well-priced homes continue to draw multiple offers and sell at a brisk pace around Western Washington as buyers react to increases in interest rates and asking prices.

Northwest Multiple Listing Service reported double-digit gains in several key indicators it tracks for the 21 counties in its service area. Compared to a year ago, the number of new listings climbed 16 percent, pending sales increased about 10 percent, closed sales jumped nearly 22 percent, and prices rose more than 13 percent. Despite gains in listing activity, inventory remains tight.

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A Grand, Classic Bungalow Atop Beacon Hill - Seattle

$ 525,000 - 5010 24th Place S , Seattle     Bedrooms : 4     Bathrooms : 1.5     Sq. Footage : 3,020     Year Built : 1948     Garage Spaces : 3     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 496638       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Shannon Woodcock Real Estate Broker 206.484.5330 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Call Shannon Woodcock at 206-484-5330 or Co-Agent Dafna Shalev at…

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Make an Offer That Sellers Can't Refuse

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With shrinking inventories, many home buyers are finding only competitive offers will win them the house they want. A recent article by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance highlighted several ways that home buyers can make more competitive “irresistible” offers.

1. Be preapproved: About three or four months before home buyers even shop for a home, they should review their credit reports to make sure they’re accurate and take short-term steps to improve their credit score, says Michael Corbett, author of Before You Buy! Corbett says buyers then should get a bank’s preapproval. While that won’t guarantee…

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10 DIY Planters to Dress Up Your Garden

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By Jennifer Noonan

Why put your plants in a boring pot, when you can make your own unique planter with materials you may already have on hand?

Not just for spaghetti

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How many colanders do you come across at weekend yard sales? Fit one with a linked chain to create an appealing hanging planter for colorful pansies.

Radio flyer

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A rusted wagon is reborn as a planter displaying pretty annuals. The wheels on the wagon mean the planter can be easily moved around the yard or garden to gather sun or serve as a showpiece.

Getting the boot

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Pairs of red rain-boot planters parade across this porch. Though…

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