Buying Beats Renting in 80% of U.S. but NOT in Seattle

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Thanks to falling home prices and rising rents, would-be home buyers have the upper hand this house-hunting season. In nearly 4 out of 5 major U.S. cities, it's now cheaper to buy a home than to rent. That's up from 72 percent of cities last quarter, based on the Rent vs. Buy Index released by online real estate resource Trulia.

"With home prices nearing a double-dip and more foreclosures expected to flood the housing market over the next two years, the decision between renting and buying a home across most of the country has clearly moved in favor of buying," said Ken Shuman, head of communications at Trulia, in a press release. "As we head into the summer buying season, those…

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The Enclave @ The Issaquah Highlands

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Priced at $209,950

Bedrooms:  2 Bathrooms:  2
Home Size:  1,014 sq.ft. Community:  Issaquah Highlands
County:  King Property Type:  Condo or Townhouse
Year Built:  2004 MLS Number:  214311

Property Description

Delightful end unit in the Enclave at Issaquah Highlands! Open floorplan with westerly views is bathed in natural light. Chef's kitchen offers tiled counters, high end appliances, breakfast bar and roomy pantry. King sized master suite with ceiling fan. Spacious master bath with large walk-in closet. Large covered deck with storage. Designer paint colors, white millwork and raised panel doors. Ideal location in the heart of the Highlands just steps from trails, shopping and dining

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Spectacular Burnstead Home @ Issaquah Highlands

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 Priced at $525,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.5
Home Size:  2,393 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  4,984 sq.ft. Community:  Issaquah Highlands
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  2005 MLS Number:  213766

Property Description

Spectacular Burnstead home with 4 upstairs bedrooms (or 3 plus bonus) plus main floor den. Dramatic 2 story entry graced by iron spindle staircase. Chef's kitchen with granite counters, alder cabinets, center island with pendant lighting, gas range and high quality stainless appliances. Master retreat with ceiling fan and sumptuous 5 piece bath with tile floor and walk-in closet. Birch hardwoods, white millwork and coffered ceilings. Upstairs laundry. Ideal location on a quiet street…

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Welcome to The Cascade Team Bill Henry

Actually this is a welcome back for Bill! Bill lives and works down in the Lacey/Yelm area. Bill Henry worked for The Cascade Team several years back until his wife got sick with cancer. Unfortunately she lost that battle back in October.

Bill is a great guy and very responsive if you have clients to send him down that way. Bill will also have a new listing going live here in the next few days once we get him all re-activated with the NWMLS and State.

Bills direct line is: 360-458-6436 henryb63@fairpoint.net or billhenry@thecascadeteam.com

Laura Flodin is his Transaction Coordinator.

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Sunday Funny - Easter egg Edition

The Easter Bunny is gonna eat the candy himself this year!

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Looking For A Waterfront Home In Carlsbad or Leucadia?

Waterfront homes for sale in Carlsbad are starting to become more in demand, because who doesn't love a waterfront home? However, these homes do come at a price, but if you can afford it, Carlsbad's waterfront property offers a great real estate and home purchasing opportunity.  Because there are only a couple of areas in Carlsbad where you can truly own waterfront property, due to Coast Highway 101, however there are still a number of homes for sale to the east that offer great views of the ocean as well.  However if walking out your back door onto the sand is something your looking for, the options within Carlsbad begin to be a little more limited.

Waterfront homes for sale in Carlsbad can be found in the Carlsbad Village area, west of the downtown…

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San Elijo Hills - A San Marcos Master Planned Community

San Elijo Hills is a 1,921-acre, master-planned community in San Marcos, California, developed by the San Elijo Hills Development Company and managed by HomeFed Corporation. The design of San Elijo Hills was inspired by the architecture and layout of an early 1900's California coastal city.  The master plan calls for a mix of 28 single-family and five attached-home neighborhoods surrounding a 70-acre towncenter that includes a 19-acre community park, two schools, neighborhood retailers and services, urban-style residences and a classic town square.

The community, which welcomed its first residents in 2000, is currently about 75 percent complete (as of the end of 2010). San Elijo Hills, when finished, willfeature 3,400 residences, including single-family…

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Real Estate & Property Price Reduction Map

Click HERE to use Price Reduction Map

Trulia's Home Offer Report gives homebuyers and sellers the upper hand - whether they're making an offer or putting their home on the market. Click here for Trulia's full methodology.  You will be able to see number of days on market before a listing had a price reduction, the percentage size of the real estate price reduction and the probability of another price reduction before the home is sold.  Very interesting information for both the home buyer and home seller in today's real estate market environment.  The Cascade Team is a Trulia Pro member in Seattle and San Diego.

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Sunday Funny - Seattle Weather

Spring 2011 is officially the coldest start to spring in recorded history for the Pacific NW along with the wettest April on record and the 5th wettest March...... Send Summer NOW!!!!

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Kirkland: Large Home, Great Location!

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Priced at $350,000

Bedrooms:  4 Bathrooms:  2.75
Home Size:  2,600 sq.ft. Garage:  2
Lot Size:  8,625 sq.ft. Community:  High Woodlands
County:  King Property Type:  Single Family Detached
Year Built:  1967 MLS Number:  208314

Property Description

Delightful home in the desirable High Woodlands neighborhood! Ideal location just minutes to Juanita, downtown Kirkland and community parks and pool. Master suite on the main level with walk-in closet and adjacent full bath. Two additional bedrooms on the main level plus two bedrooms plus huge bonus room upstairs. Huge kitchen with breakfast bar and abundant storage and work space. Family room with French doors opening to backyard. Extensive hardwood floors. Private, fenced backyard with patio.

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