The true cost of buying a home can be a lot more than the agreed-upon sale price. Along with your monthly mortgage payment, you will likely find yourself shelling out for other upfront and ongoing expenses. Closing costs, homeowners association fees, property taxes, utility bills and imminent home repairs can add hundreds — if not thousands — to your expenditures.

Avoid unpleasant financial surprises by familiarizing yourself with some of the more common expenses associated with buying or building a new home. Budgeting for added monthly expenses — and setting some aside for emergencies — will help ensure your new dream home is also an affordable one.

  1. Closing costs: Add in an estimated 2% to 5% of home price.
  2. Homeowners insurance: Add…

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Pricing your own home is hard, what with all the history and hopes this magic number entails. Of course, you want to make a profit. Of course, all that money you spent installing a swimming pool or a half-bath will be recouped, because you're leaving your digs in better shape than when you bought it, right? Right?

Well, not necessarily. Too many home sellers fall prey to myths about home pricing that seem to make sense at first, but don't jibe with the reality of real estate markets today. To make sure you haven't bought into any of this malarkey—since the buyers you're trying to woo sure haven't—here are some common pricing myths you'll want to rinse from your brain so you kick off your home-selling venture with realistic expectations. It's time…

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KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 6, 2017) – As smoke and ash blanketed parts of Washington state, one real estate broker noted, “Even in a fire there are some cooler spots, and seasonally, the housing market is in a cooler spot.”c

  • Pending Sales Exceed New Listings Again For August
  • Active Listings Down 12.8% Compared to Last Year
  • $1,000,000+ Homes Sales UP 52% Over Last Year

The latest numbers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show there are both cooler spots and hot spots, with the demand for housing and prices showing few signs of being extinguished.

“For August, we experienced a more robust market than anticipated,” remarked Diedre Hanes, principal managing broker-South Snohomish County at Coldwell Banker Bain in Lynnwood.…

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Mountain views, city views and privacy with a tranquil water feature in your luxurious yard. You have it all with the 24 hour Guard Gated in Scottsdale Mountain. This home has been impeccably maintained. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths have an open floor plan with soaring ceilings & huge windows for a very spacious feel. Beautiful granite kitchen island & counters opens to the large family room. You will entertain in style in the family room accented by a fireplace that is double sided and flows into the living room. The luxurious master bath features dual sinks, over sized bath, a huge walk-in closet & sliding doors to the patio. The covered patio extends across the entire home. Many golf courses, Mayo Clinic & Basis School nearby. Pictures…

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13736 E. Wethersfield Road

Mountain views, city views and privacy with a tranquil water feature in your luxurious yard. You have it all with the 24 hour Guard Gated in Scottsdale Mountain. This home has been impeccably maintained. 4 bedrooms & 2.5 baths have an open floor plan with soaring ceilings & huge windows for a very spacious feel. Beautiful granite kitchen island & counters opens to the large family room. You will entertain in style in the family room accented by a fireplace that is double sided and flows into the living room. The luxurious master bath features dual sinks, over sized bath, a huge walk-in closet & sliding doors to the patio. The covered patio extends across the entire home. Many golf courses, Mayo Clinic & Basis…

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KIRKLAND, Washington (Sept. 6, 2017) – As smoke and ash blanketed parts of Washington state, one real estate broker noted, “Even in a fire there are some cooler spots, and seasonally, the housing market is in a cooler spot.”

  • Pending Sales Exceed New Listings Again For August
  • Active Listings Down 12.8% Compared to Last Year
  • $1,000,000+ Homes Sales UP 52% Over Last Year

The latest numbers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service show there are both cooler spots and hot spots, with the demand for housing and prices showing few signs of being extinguished.

“For August, we experienced a more robust market than anticipated,” remarked Diedre Hanes, principal managing broker-South Snohomish County at Coldwell Banker Bain in Lynnwood.…

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Traffic Alert: Trader Joe's/Target Intersection

From Sept. 5-26, the Trader Joe’s/Target intersection on Maple Street Northwest will be closed as crews build a mini-roundabout.

The project will provide a more intuitive intersection for pedestrians and drivers, and install rectangular rapid flashing beacons for the pedestrian crossings on Maple Street.

Drivers will still be able to access local businesses from the access points shown below.  

While a short term inconvenience this project should greatly ease the congestion in one of the busiest shopping areas of Issaquah in time for the holiday shopping season and beyond.

 

The Cascade Team Real Estate is a company like no other because of the marketing, service and home seller…

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