Full Service for 1% TV Commercial - The Cascade Team

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on May 4th, 2012

Thank you for checking out www.TheCascadeTeam.com very first Television Commercial. This spot will be run across 8 major networks throughout the Puget Sound area.
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Leveraging Real Estate Technology In Today's Changing Real Estate Market!

It takes more than a MLS listing, sign, some paper fliers, and an open house to sell your home in today’s market. Make sure your real estate agent has real leading edge housing market intelligence. Take a look at our quick video and then scroll down to see everything we offer our home sellers for only a 1% listing commission. You'll be amazed! Our leading edge marketing plan is degined to sell your…

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Alert! Rental Websites Scam!

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on May 3rd, 2012

 

Residential Listings Advertised as Rentals on Craigslist and others:

  April 30th, 2012. Active residential listings are being posted by scam artists to a number of legitimate rental websites, including Hotpad, LiveLovely.com, Trovit.com, RentJungle.com, ChoiceofHomes.com, ebayclassifieds and olx.com. In a recent scam, the scam artist posed as the home owners, and communicated with potential renters via email. They told the renters that they recently ended their contract with their real estate broker, which was why the sign was still in the yard. They asked the potential renters to wire funds to London and said they will receive the key to the home after the money was received.  

NWMLS encourages all listing brokers to follow the…

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Seattle Area Housing Prices See Modest Year Over Year Increases

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on May 3rd, 2012

 

Western Washington housing market "energized"

and showing signs of "definite turnaround"

KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 3, 2012) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers reported double-digit gains in both pending and closed sales during April compared to a year ago, but the most eye-catching number may pertain to prices. For the first time in more than four years (since January 2008) the year-over-year change in selling prices was positive.

The price gain was a modest 1.27 percent for last month’s sales of single family homes and condominiums that closed in the 21 counties served by Northwest MLS. For single family homes (excluding condominiums) the price gain compared to 12 months ago was 2.9 percent. Condo prices fell 7.9 percent.

The…

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Seattle one of 7 Fastest-Growing Cities!

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on May 1st, 2012

Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 01, 2012  

Texas dominates the list of fastest-growing cities, attracting more residents with its strong employment center, lower taxes, and more affordable housing, according to an article in Forbes.com.

For the second year in a row, Austin, Texas, topped Forbes’ list of America’s fastest-growing cities. The city has a projected economic growth rate of 6…

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Issaquah - Talus Jewelbox!

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 27th, 2012

Property Website

Priced at $315,000

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2.5
Home Size: 1,410 sq.ft. Garage: 2
Lot Size: 1,447 sq.ft. Community: Talus
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2003

TALUS JEWELBOX! Completely updated townhome with over $40k in professional upgrades: Gorgeous warm caramel bamboo floors on main stairs, slab granite kitchen w/iridescent pendant lights and extra deep sink, radiant heat tile floors in master bath, limestone fireplace surround, sparkling green-glass tiled half-bath, Toto dual flush water saving toilets. Oversized two car garage w/tons of built-in storage, NEW TimberTech deck (04/12) with view to greenbelt! The true showcase townhome in Talus!

 

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Real Estate Brokerage Service Comparison

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 26th, 2012

Take a look at the chart below to see how we offer more service that the average real estate agent out there.  Because the company stands behind their agents and provides this to all home selling clients, you get the most comprehensive marketing program for your home, regardless of what Cascade Team agent you list your home with.  We know that personalities may differ, and each agent brings their own unique skill sets, but the marketing we provide to our clients is conistent across the board, so you'll always get the most exposure possible.

You Still Pay the Buyer's Real Estate Agent

Aside from the 1% listing commission you pay to list your home for sale, we always recommend that you pay the buyer's real estate agent the traditional MLS…

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Amazing Private Island Homes

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 25th, 2012

Bethany Lyttle, Contributor - Forbes

Taking up residence in the middle of an ocean, lake or river isn’t for everybody. But for anyone who yearns for a property line that laps to shore, options abound. Architecturally expressive abodes for the aesthetically-inclined, secluded dwellings for the nature-loving set, spacious compounds for the party-minded, and unforgettable retreats for families are just the beginning.

Full List: Incredible Private-Island Homes

Take the Utopia Project. It’s not just a home. It’s a man-made island. With glass canopy panels that cover its interior or open out to create decks, it’s suitable for any climate. And its spaceship-style design allow for observatories with 360-degree views.

Views of what, exactly? Well,…

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5 Ways to Sell a Home Faster, For More Money

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 25th, 2012

Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, April 25, 2012

24/7 Wall St. recently asked real estate experts and several real estate organizations to weigh in on how sellers can get their house sold at the best price and in the shortest amount of time.

Here’s what they had to say as some of the best ways to get the “sold” sign out this spring:

1. Pay attention to “curb appeal”:First impressions are critical, and homes with inviting landscapes and…

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Issaquah - Mirrormont Custom Lodge Home

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 24th, 2012

Property Website

 Priced at $519,000

Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3
Home Size: 3,420 sq.ft. Garage: 2
Lot Size: 37,859 sq.ft. Community: Mirrormont
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1980 MLS Number: 347497

 Must see! Nestled in the heart of Mirromont, this upscale custom lodge has been remodeled from top to bottom.The custom door welcomes you to the grand living room. Dream kitchen overlooking a spacious backyard, heated marble floors in all bathrooms, the master bedrooms opens to its own private deck, vaulted open beam ceilings with rare western cedar interior walls upstairs, and much more! A newly completed attached two car garage, too. Bright lower level features a spacious family room, library space, kitchenette, shower…

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Average US Home Prices back to 2002 Level

Posted by The Cascade Team Real Estate on April 24th, 2012

Seattle and Portland among cities to posted new index lows in February 2012.

Nine Cities and Both Composites Hit New Lows in February 2012 According to the S&P/Case-Shiller Home Price Indices

Press Release: S&P Indices – 5 hours ago

NEW YORK, April 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Data through February 2012, released today by S&P Indices for its S&P/Case-Shiller(1) Home Price Indices, the leading measure of U.S. home prices, showed annual declines of 3.6% and 3.5% for the 10- and 20-City Composites, respectively. This is an improvement over the annual rates posted for the month of January, -4.1% and -3.9%, respectively. In addition to the two Composites, 15 of the 20 MSAs posted better annual returns in February compared to January; Atlanta,…

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