Happy Thanksgiving From The Cascade Team - Enjoy Some Funny Poems For The Day!

Thanksgiving Ghost
The last piece of apple pie is gone; How did it disappear? The bowl of delicious stuffing Has also vanished, I fear.
It happens each Thanksgiving, When leftover goodies flee, And each of us knows the responsible one Couldn't be you or me.
The only way it could happen Is readily diagnosed; It must be the crafty, incredibly sneaky, Still hungry Thanksgiving ghost. - Anonymous

Your Secret's Secure
Thanksgiving's the time in November each year When our thoughts about food seem to richen, When turkey and dressing and other good stuff Is being prepared in the kitchen. But the stores did their homework way in advance; They know what your real needs will be; They know you'll come shopping to buy up their best, And those sharing your…

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Peaceful, historic Snoqualmie home with easy I-90 access!

$209,000 - 8573 Railroad Place SE, Snoqualmie    Bedrooms: 2    Bathrooms: 1    Sq. Footage: 1,130    Year Built: 1927    Type: Residential    MLS® Number: 569706

OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Doni Walsh Broker 425-777-0950 Schedule a Showing Request More Info For a showing call Doni Walsh 425.777.0950. Peaceful, historic Snoqualmie home with easy I-90 access. Minutes to Issaquah, Bellevue, Seattle, mountains, & skiing. Large, fenced, corner lot with beautiful garden area, Mt. Si view and room for RV parking. Craftsman home with cased moldings & hardwood. Lots of…

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Welcome to The Cascade Team Mark Chen!

Feng (Mark) Chen, Broker

• Email:  Mark.Feng@TheCascadeTeam.com
• Cell:  503-709-2028

We are happy to Welcome Mark Chen to The Cascade Team!  Mark will be joining our new Portland office with Marvin Von Renchler!

Here is a little bit about Mark:

I was born in China and came to the US when I was 6 months old. I grew up here in Portland. My father had a couple of family restaurants in Redmond, OR, Ontario, OR, and Vernonia, OR. So I've lived in those places for a little bit. I've also lived in Vancouver, WA for a few years. I am very familiar with the Portland metro area.  I have a background as a Loan Officer and I was also doing Loan Processing. I started getting into investments with properties and I've bought a couple of houses. I…

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"I Can See Clearly Now." - Existing Homes Sales Prior 6 Month Review

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What really determines mortgage interest rates on a daily basis?

Most prospective home buyers and borrowers are not likely to know how mortgage rates are truly determined on a daily basis. Many borrowers are often surprised to discover that mortgage rates change daily, occasionally changing numerous times throughout the course of the day.

Borrowers who are trying to make a decision as to when to “lock in” their interest rate and/or may be deciding on which lender to use, may find that comparison shopping is a bit more difficult to do when interest rates are a moving target. The way the mortgage lending industry works and how mortgage rates are set may be viewed as somewhere between “a bit confusing” to “the entire banking and mortgage lending world seems to be engaged in an industry version of 3…

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New mortgage rules and regulations will be implemented on January 10th, 2014

What does it mean for most new home buyers or those looking to refinance?

Most of the new regulations applied to mortgage lending will take effect on January 10, 2014. For consumers, loan applications taken on or after this date will be subject to the new rules. These new rules and regulations have been adopted by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) and implement changes in the laws that govern mortgage lending, specifically Regulation Z and Regulation X, as mandated by the Dodd-Frank Act. (Officially, Amendments to the 2013 Mortgage Rules under the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (Regulation X) and the Truth in Lending Act (Regulation Z)

As we approach January 10th, 2014, consumers may begin to see and hear a great deal…

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Real Estate Knowledge - Quitclaim Deeds: What You Need to Know

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A quitclaim deed is the simplest way that one person (the grantor) can transfer property, such as a house, to another person (the grantee). It is often used among family members to remove or change someone's name from the property title. While the concept is simple and straightforward — relinquishing all ownership claims to a particular property — it's also important to note what a quitclaim can't do.

In renouncing the claim, the grantor makes no guarantee of promise that the property is free of debt. Another important distinction is that the grantor makes no promise that no one else claims to own the property. The quitclaim deed says, in effect, that the grantor is signing over whatever ownership he or she may have…

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The Road to Home Ownership

Why Choose Us To Buy A New Home

The Cascade Team is a real estate brokerage whose focus is centered on customer service.  Our customer's are our number one priority and our local agent team works hard to not only find properties that meet your needs and wants, but also leverages their local market knowledge to help guide you through the home search process.  Our commitment to excellence in service is unparalleled in the areas in which we serve.  While we offer a number of online tools to assist you with your home search, having a knowledgeable local agent to guide you is so important, especially when the local market heats up.  Multiple offers, escalation clauses, negotiations, etc, are all critical items in helping you secure your new home, and that's…

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Coveted Sorrento town home end unit with quiet location at end of street!

$460,000 - 1904 Juneberry Court NE, Issaquah    Bedrooms: 3    Bathrooms: 2.5    Sq. Footage: 2,059    Year Built: 2003    Garage Spaces: 2    Type: Townhouse / Condo    MLS® Number: 568339

OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Matt Jensen Branch Manager - Issaquah Highlands Office 206.909.8200 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Coveted Sorrento town home end unit with quiet location at end of street. Largest Sorrento floor plan offers den on main, magnificent great room, 3 bedrooms upstairs including large master view suite. Plus attached large TWO CAR…

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Exceptional Buchan resale in highly coveted Wisteria Park!

$740,000 - 1477 26th Avenue NE, Issaquah    Bedrooms: 3    Bathrooms: 2.5    Sq. Footage: 3,098    Year Built: 2009    Garage Spaces: 2    Type: Residential    MLS® Number: 568459

OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Matt Jensen Branch Manager - Issaquah Highlands Office 206.909.8200 Schedule a Showing Request More Info For a showing call Matt Jensen 206.909.8200. Exceptional Buchan resale in highly coveted Wisteria Park. This alley-load home has the ideal floor plan with a main floor den, 3 bedrooms up plus a large bonus or flex room upstairs. Elegant…

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