Everyone loves taking about themselves. That’s a truism from psychology 101. So our course for agents seeing a mailer where people have said nice things about them or given testimonials looks amazing. They also love to show off all the homes they have sold…

It’s pretty unlikely anyone would self-mail out a critical review of their services… Hummmm

And all of those homes?.... We’ll it’s good to know that agent is making a lot of money….. But there isn’t anything mentioning the value or saving to the customer is there?

In a nut-shell… It’s all about “Them”

Here at The Cascade Team, 

It isn’t about “Us”

It’s about “YOU” our Customer/Clients

 

 

You, our client, is our focus.

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The flaming-hot housing market has seen median home prices soar an unprecedented 24% since the outbreak of the virus last year. But in recent weeks, that fire has lost some of its heat as buyers finally start to push back at sky-high prices. Simply put: The housing market is slowing a bit.

Already, a growing list of doomsayers point to the shifting market as taking us one step closer to a bursting housing bubble. In their minds, housing went up too fast and now must come back down.

But what does the data say? When you look under the hood, the run-up to 2008 housing bubble and the hot 2021 housing market are very different bull markets. While there are several reasons why our latest frenzy won’t result in a bust, there’s one reason in particular…

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Our dedication to your successful dealings (buying or selling) are unwavering. We are firmly committed to the service, results, and value for you with every transaction.

For others the definition of service can be very ambiguous. With us, it is crystal clear.  We believe that knowledge is power and transparency is vital, especially in the real estate industry.  That is why we provide a clearly defined set of services because sometimes, you don’t know what you don’t know.

Know these questions and answers before you interview a broker. The difference can cost you thousands.

 

Service, at the highest level, is our mission.

Results, accomplished efficiently and effectively through our proprietary marketing program, innovative…

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 Photo by Jason Alley in Leavenworth

 

My husband and I just recently drove up to Leavenworth from Monroe for our wedding anniversary. 

 

The drive took a little over 1.5 hours from Monroe to the town of Leavenworth

Some quick facts about Leavenworth, according to Leavenworth.org  

 

Leavenworth is a small, beautifully designed, old world Alpine/Bavarian style village. If you envision a small town, somewhere in Germany, nestled in a narrow valley and surrounded by snow-covered mountains. Leavenworth could be that very place.

We stayed at a cute little VRBO (vacation rental by owner) cabin with no more than a 20 min walk into town. There we had a beautiful view of the Wenatchee River. We started each morning with a cup…

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Back In The Saddle Again 

 

It's almost time for the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe. The Evergreen State Fair is held at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds and runs from August 26th, 2021, to Sep 6th, 2021

 

The Hours of Operation for the carnival will be from 

Aug 26-31 & Sept 2-5 is from 11AM-11PM

Sept 1,   they will be CLOSED 

Sept 6,   11am -7pm

 

Admission Information Includes:

Admission Tickets

  • Adults (ages 13-61) ------------------- $14 Weekdays - $16 (Sat & Sun)
  • Seniors (ages 62-89) ----------------- $11 Weekdays - $14 (Sat & Sun)
  • Youth (ages 6-12) ---------------------- $11 Weekdays - $14 (Sat & Sun)
  • Active Military with I.D. -------------- $11 Weekdays- $14 (Sat & Sun)
  • Seniors (age 90 and…

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Most of all the real estate marketing you see out there from other companies is all about “Them…. The Agent.”

Completely missing the most important point… It’s not about “Them”….. It’s about the “Client/Customer”

 

 Everyone loves taking about themselves. That’s a truism from psychology 101. So our course for agents seeing a mailer where people have said nice things about them or given testimonials looks amazing. They also love to show off all the homes they have sold…

It’s pretty unlikely anyone would self-mail out a critical review of their services… Hummmm

And all of those homes?.... We’ll it’s good to know that agent is making a lot of money….. But there isn’t anything mentioning the value or saving to the customer is there?

In a…

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Some quick facts about Monroe History:  According to City Town  Info, it mentions that 

 

The earliest non-Native Americans settled in this area during the 1860s. The Great Northern Railroad was introduced in this area in the 1880s which lead to the establishment of the city. It was originally named Tye City. The name was later changed to Monroe, in honor of President James Monroe. The City of Monroe was officially incorporated in December 1902.

 

Monroe's nearby attractions include things like Woods Creek, the Skykomish River Centennial Park, and many more other attractions like the FastTrax Indoor Raceway

City Town Info also mentions:

 

The City of Monroe is located in the beautiful surroundings of a river valley. Vast,…

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Everyone bring your popcorn because Monroe has free movie nights at Lake Tye on Fridays for the next few weeks. This is a beautiful time and place to bring everyone and anyone, and it's FREE! A projector plays the movies on a giant screen outdoors at the park (weather permitting). Beforehand there is music and food is available.

 

According to the website at Monroe, Wa  on Friday, August 13th:

Come join the community for our free Movies Under the Moon event, this week's showing is Frozen II (PG 103 minutes). Big Heart Big Smile will be running a free craft for kids beginning at 8:00pm. The park's concession stand will be open for drinks, food and snacks prior to the movie which will begin at dusk. Bring a chair or blanket and the family…

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Home buyers are finding some relief, but Northwest MLS brokers say it is temporary.

  •          New listings slightly outgain homes going under contract.
  •          Highest level of Inventory since October of 2020
  •          There is some ‘normalization’ in our market as it relates to the historical summer slowdown.”
  •          This is due to a typical mid-summer season market combined with some buyer fatigue
  •          14 of the 26 counties in the Northwest MLS report showed year-over-year (YOY) gains in new listings
  •          Buyers act NOW. Sellers don’t panic.
  •          With a lack of new construction coming on the market in suburban areas after years of under building, increasing demand still has few places to go.
  •          Interest…

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Home buyers are finding some relief, but Northwest MLS brokers say it is temporary.

  •          New listings slightly outgain homes going under contract.
  •          Highest level of Inventory since October of 2020
  •          There is some ‘normalization’ in our market as it relates to the historical summer slowdown.”
  •          This is due to a typical mid-summer season market combined with some buyer fatigue
  •          14 of the 26 counties in the Northwest MLS report showed year-over-year (YOY) gains in new listings
  •          14 of the 26 counties in the Northwest MLS report showed year-over-year (YOY) gains in new listings
  •          Buyers act NOW. Sellers don’t panic:
  •          With a lack of new construction coming on the market in…

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