We are very happy to welcome Janita Maestas to www.TheCascadeTeam.com Janita has over 12 years real estate experence and comes to us from Coldwell Banker Danforth. She lives in the Woodinville area and will be focusing on Woodinville, Bothell and the surrounding areas. Janita will be a wonderful addition to The Cascade Team as we continue to grow and add amazing Broers and Agents!

Janita Maestas

Managing Broker

  • Office Phone 425-313-4752
    • Cell Phone 206-999-1497
    • Fax 425-996-9520
    • Email janita@thecascadeteam.com

I am an Managing Broker, CSP, CSSN & CDPE with over twelve years of residential and new construction experience.  I live and work in the Woodinville and Bothell markets and am looking forward to partnering with…

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Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, February 06, 2013  

In a historical context, home prices typically increase about 3 to 4 percent a year. 

But in the years preceding the housing crash, prices in 2002 started soaring 7 percent a year, then 8 percent in 2004, and 12 percent by 2005, CNBC.com reports. 

A “new bubble” may be forming, CNBC columnist Diana Olick writes. CoreLogic’s latest housing data shows home prices rose 8 percent in December year-over-year, the largest gain in more…

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  • Prices increase by 11.3% Year over Year

  • Pending Sales increase 14.4%

  • Closed Sales increase by 23.3% over same time last year

  • Inventory Declines by 31.3% compared to the same time last year

  • KIRKLAND, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2013) – Punxsutawney Phil’s prediction of an early spring is showing up in the latest housing activity report from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service. Its statistics for January showed a 14.4 percent year-over-year increase in pending sales and a 23.6 percent jump in closed sales amid a 31.3 percent decline in inventory.

  • The MLS reported 4,289 closed sales during January, surpassing the year ago total by 820 transactions. Last month’s…

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 We are happy to announce that all of www.TheCascadeTeam.com ‘s listings are now featured on www.BidThisHouse.com

How It Works

  1. Buyers find your listing on BidThisHouse.com
  2. Potential Buyer Submits an offer
  3. Offer Contains:
    • Price
    • Financing Terms (Down Payment, Closing Cost Request, Etc)
    • Inspection
    • Closing Date
  4. Potential Buyer may also request a showing of your home.
  5. The Potential Buyer must provide proof of being pre-qualified for a home loan, or may chose to get pre-qualified with one of our pre-screened lending partners.
  6. Once you reach a mutually agreed upon price and terms, then the listing agent draws up the fully agreed to contract.
  7. Escrow and Title…

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Kory Hall

We would like to welcome Kory Hall to The Cascade Team in Arizona.  Kory has been in the real estate business for a number of years, most recently with Keller Williams.  Kory will be focusing on the Peoria area and already has a listing in the works.

Kory Hall
Realtor
(602) 743-6073
kory@thecascadeteam.com

We are glad to have Kory on The Cascade Team  Arizona.

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Cascade Team Real Estate agents spend their time serving customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their client. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process. In the end,…

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Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, January 23, 2013

Americans consider “home” the best place to watch the Super Bowl, Century 21’s “Big Game Survey” of more than 2,800 adults reveals. Century 21 is an advertiser in this year’s Super Bowl for the second year in a row. The franchisor will have ads running during halftime and also will be sponsoring an hour-long pre-game show. 

“For millions of Americans who tune in, it’s not just about the game and the commercials, it’s about getting together with friends and family in the home,” says Bev Thorne, chief marketing officer of Century 21 Real Estate LLC. “This game represents the last great…

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Answers to the questions on today's flyer!

  • How Many Homes are for sale on Snoqualmie Ridge?  38 homes for sale
  • What is the average price per Sq Ft on Snoqualmie Ridge? $187.20 per sq ft
  • What is the average selling price of a home on Snoqualmie Ridge?  $530, 824
  • How many homes are short sales in all of Snoqualmie?  36 short sales
  • What is the average size of a home for sale on Snoqualmie Ridge?  2,840 sq ft

The following information is based on the last 77 homes sold on Snoqualmie Ridge:

  • Average Size:  2,622
  • Price Per Square Foot:  $171.49
  • Days on the Market:  68
  • Average Selling Price:  $447,060
  • High Price:  $683,000
  • Low Price:  $130,000

Please feel free to contact us with any questions that you may have at 425-922-4887…

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If you're about to make an offer on a home, one of the most critical contingencies you need to add to the offer is a home inspection. You want to know exactly what you're getting before the deal is done, or you risk losing thousands of dollars on repairs. See our: Home Owners Remodeling and Life Expectancy Guide  

Items that need to be checked by a licensed home inspector include: the roof, foundation, plumbing, heating, and electrical systems. It's also important to check for signs of wood-destroying pests, mold, and other damages to the property. A proper inspection will take roughly three hours, and generally costs a few hundred dollars. If you can, join the inspector as s/he…

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  • The Cascade Team Real Estate is now displaying ALL “Open House” information for EVERY brokerage! Simply click here for: All Open House Information.
  • Or to see the “Open House” information for The Cascade Team Real Estate listings only click here for: The Cascade Team Open House Information.

 

Looking for open house information.  Here are all the open houses currently scheduled for Seattle and the Eastside.  If you are looking for an area that is not currently displayed on this map, use our advanced home search and select open house and the city for your search criteria.  If you have any questions, please contact us.

Open House and Broker’s Opens: The Cascade Team provides all our MLS listed properties open houses and broker’s opens, and…

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Daily Real Estate News | Thursday, January 31, 2013  

After the holidays, buyers tend to start getting more aggressive with their house hunting. Search activity usually peaks around March or April in most states, according to a new study of home searches from 2007 to 2012 conducted by Trulia. 

In September, searches slow down. By December buyer searches ebb to their lowest point of the year. 

“Home-search activity swings with the seasons in every state,” says Jed Kolko, chief economist of Trulia. “Buyers and sellers can use…

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