Home purchasers seeking to stand out in competitive housing markets should consider a mortgage professional based in the area.

Don’t discount the benefits of shopping local—even for a mortgage professional.

In tight housing markets where bidding wars are common, buyers who need financing can strengthen their offers by working with a locally based mortgage broker or loan officer, real-estate agents and lenders say. “Getting a local person helps you over certain humps—it just really does,” said Laura Hodgson, a real-estate agent with The Cascade Team , who works in The Greater Seattle Area, and keeps a list of trusted mortgage pros on her website HERE.

Agents want to work with buyers whose lenders know the local market and have a record of…

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$959,000 - 8822 Mcintosh Ct Se, Snoqualmie

   Bedrooms: 5
   Bathrooms: 2.75
   Sq. Footage: 3,547
   Year Built: 2008
   Garage Spaces: 3
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 1258660
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Laura A. Hodgson
Broker
425-223-1535
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Dream Home loaded w/ upgrades situated on a LARGE greenbelt lot w/ STUNNING Sunroom (heated floors and power blinds) adj to private outdr liv space, artificial lawn, Koi pond w/ house, water feature, MT SI VIEW, fully fenced, pergola & arbor, irrigation system. Too many…

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• Snoqualmie Ridge Safeway -- 34828 SE Douglas St, Snoqualmie, WA 98065 10am to 1pm
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Welcome To The Cascade Team Sheri Denlinger!

Sheri is a licensed Real Estate Broker in the State of Washington. She has been a resident of Spokane's South Hill for 50+ years, she is a registered Tax Professional, Bookkeeper & Notary Public. She has been married for 40+years to her husband Wayne, has 6 children and 6 grandchildren. She was a stay-at-home mom and home-schooled her children for 25 years. Sheri and her husband have purchased and remodeled 6 homes over the years, so construction and remodeling is a regular part of life. Her favorite vacation spot is the Oregon Coast and she enjoys nature walks, hikes and exploring. 

Sheri will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team and we look forward to seeing her success!

OUR LOCAL REAL…

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Welcome To The Cascade Team Martin Bademian!

Having owned five homes (four in Spokane and one 10 acre vacant lot) and having been involved in a great number of home purchase transactions as a mortgage loan consultant (9 years) I am intimately and intuitively familiar with Spokane.  I have lived in North Spokane, several locations in The Spokane Valley, Downtown and several locations in The South Hill of Spokane.

From 1978 to now I have lived in Spokane, living other places a few short years but always coming back to Spokane.  This is what keeps bringing me back to Spokane: The people, places, sun, seasons, family and great familiarity.

Graduate of Washington State University; first job out of college was with the Internal Revenue Service…

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A basic beginner's explanation for our soaring home prices in King County: There are a lot more people searching for homes, and far fewer homes available for them to buy.

There just aren’t enough homes for sale.

The number of homes on the market is at a low point for records that date back to 2000, despite the big increase in population over that span.

King County had only about 2,000 homes (single-family and condo) for sale last month. During the average month of March over the last two decades, the region had more than 7,800 homes for sale — nearly four times as many.

You may think homeowners would want to cash out: The average homeowner across the metro area who sells today has owned the home for about 10 years and makes a 64…

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$550,000 - 711 122nd St Ct Nw, Gig Harbor

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 2.5
   Sq. Footage: 2,470
   Year Built: 1996
   Garage Spaces: 3
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 1276388
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Laura A. Hodgson
Broker
425-223-1535
Schedule a Showing
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Stunning Colvos Passage rambler features open concept w/ formal dining, office, vaulted ceilings, well-designed kitchen with eating area leads to spacious patio, gazebo, gorgeous water feature & thoughtful landscaping. Private greenbelt & cul-de-sac location. Lg Master w/…

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Welcome To The Cascade Team Mike Kessler!

Mike is another transplant from California and comes to us with many years of real estate experience.  He and his family moved to Arizona and he is still licensed in CA and does quite a bit of referral business over there as well.  Mike loves helping people and always works hard to put his customers first. Mike will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team and we look forward to seeing his success!

OUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE TEAM

Cascade Team Real Estate agents are proactive in serving their customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their clients. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and…

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Welcome To The Cascade Team Amy Shumaker!

Amy is passionate about horses and works actively with horse owners and the local horse tracks, and wants to help those people find properties in the area that fit their hobbies and lifestyle. Amy will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team and we look forward to seeing her success!

OUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE TEAM

Cascade Team Real Estate agents are proactive in serving their customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their clients. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process.  Our goal is to always meet and exceed your expectations.  We look forward…

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Welcome To The Cascade Team Lori Young!

Lori just recently got her license and has a passion for people.  She loves the idea of being able to help people buy and sell, and turn their dreams into reality. Lori will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team and we look forward to seeing her success!

OUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE TEAM

Cascade Team Real Estate agents are proactive in serving their customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their clients. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process.  Our goal is to always meet and exceed your expectations.  We look forward to the opportunity of working…

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