Two amazing opportunities on Mercer Island! Double Open House this Saturday from 12:00 to 3:00! Call or text 425-518-9094 for more details or any questions.

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Welcome to this beautiful Mid-century modern Mercer Island home! Relax in the light & bright Great room w/ floor-to-ceiling windows that bring the outdoors inside + mature landscaping & sun drenched deck for added natural beauty. This functional floor plan boasts a newly remodeled sleek kitchen, new carpet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths (newly remodeled primary bath) + den upstairs. Downstairs offers flex space or 3rd bedroom, fireplace, wet bar, backyard access w/ aggregate patio & tons of storage! New 25 yr roof, newer HVAC system/AC. Mercer Island lifestyle abounds w/ over 475…

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How it works

1)      Unlock equity from your home with ease.

Discover the amount of equity you’re able to unlock from your current home with no fee or commitment. We'll evaluate your property property for the program and let you know how much of your equity you can unlock for the purchase of your new home.

2)      Help you buy your dream home with confidence.

The Cascade Team will enable you to make a strong offer on your new home without a home sale contingency - and move on your schedule. You are able to move in immediately upon closing.

3)      You Have 10 days to list your prior home on the open market after closing on your new home.

You then have an additional 90 days for your Cascade Team agent to get your prior home under…

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KIRKLAND, Washington (June 5, 2023) – Home buyers around Washington state found the largest selection of listings last month since December. Both pending sales and closed sales reached their highest volume in months. Brokers at Northwest Multiple Listing Service (NWMLS) welcomed the uptick in activity but say rising interest rates are crimping activity.

  •          Year Over-Year Prices have dropped by as much as 20% in areas where bidding wars dominated.
  •          Our market pricing peaked in April/May of 2022
  •          However, King County residential has had an increase of 16.5% YTD for 2023.
  •          The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage jumped to 6.79% from 6.39% the first week of May.
  •          Buyers remain selective with…

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Here are a few of the many great reasons why you should consider selling your house right now. There aren’t many homes on the market so your house will stand out, we’re seeing an increase in the average number of offers sellers are getting, and your equity can help fuel your move.

Do to limited inventory (about 1.5 months of supply overall), it is an “excellent market for sellers.” As summer approaches, we expect to see increased activity with inventory “being snapped up as it comes onto the market and savvy buyers taking advantage of softening interest rates.”

The supply of housing remains limited due to a persistent shortage of available homes as fewer homeowners are putting their homes on the market after locking in low home mortgage…

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KIRKLAND, Washington (May 4, 2023) – Market dynamics are influencing adjustments in housing prices, suggested an officer at Northwest Multiple Listing Service, but with “very constricted” inventory, he said homes that are well priced continue to receive multiple offers.

Commenting on the latest statistics from Northwest MLS, Frank Leach, vice chairperson of the MLS board of directors and the broker/owner at RE/MAX Platinum Services in Silverdale, said despite limited inventory (about 1.5 months of supply overall), it is an “excellent market.” As summer approaches, Leach expects to see increased activity with inventory “being snapped up as it comes onto the market and savvy buyers taking advantage of softening interest rates.”

The latest report…

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CHOOSE CARY AND KEENAN TO HELP YOU BUY YOUR NEXT HOME

At The Cascade Team we understand first and foremost that it isn't about "Us". It's all about "You"! We are dedicated to giving each of our clients the best experience imaginable. Simply Outrageous Service isn’t just a catch phrase for us. It’s how we do business!

From day one we’ll be with you every step of the way. We’ll keep you informed, we’ll be there through the tough negotiations, and we’ll help you make the right decisions for your family.

Our dedication to your successful dealings (buying or selling) are unwavering. We firmly believe in the WOW factor. And when you work with The Cascade Team that’s what we intend to deliver. Service and Quality that are so far beyond your expectations,…

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The premise of a mortgage rate lockdown is simple: so many American households have such low mortgage rates that some will never move once rates rise, which then locks up housing inventory. Said another way; A homeowner planning to relocate or downsize might find the higher costs related to higher mortgage rates too much of a hurdle to clear.

This is something I’ve never considered in my real estate career because we hadn’t had a period where mortgage rates moved up so quickly and then held higher for an extended period. But now this is a real risk.

For many Americans, homeownership became a reality during the years of ultra-low mortgage rates following the 2008 financial crisis, an environment that essentially lasted all the way up until the…

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Although slightly, mortgage rates dropped further this week. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage fell to 6.27% from 6.28% the previous week. With inflation moving closer to the Fed's 2% target, mortgage rates are expected to decrease further in the coming months, likely to be below 6% by year's end.

Meanwhile, these falling mortgage rates create opportunities for many buyers. A lower mortgage rate brings down the monthly payment for a home loan. If rates drop to 6%, 3.1 million more households will once again be able to afford to buy the median-priced home compared to the beginning of the year. And, 1 in 3 of these households are younger than 40. Last year, 1 in 5 mortgage purchase originations had a rate higher than 6%.

Some sellers…

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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell for the fourth consecutive week and has dropped more than three-quarters of a point since hitting a 20-year high last month. This fourth week in a row of declines is leaving prospective buyers hopeful for sustained low rates throughout spring homebuying season.

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.33% from 6.49% last week. A year ago, the average rate was 3.1%.

The average long-term rate sat at 7.08% in early November but has since had the steepest 4-week decline since 2008.

“Though week-to-week rate changes can move up and down, the longer-term prospect on rates is for further improvement, with a clear possibility of going under…

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  •          Inventory in the King, Snohomish and Pierce counties region grew over 14% from February.
  •          March had “good sales activity on well-priced homes.
  •          Pending sales jumped more than 14.5% from February,
  •          Prices overall were down about 7.5% from a year ago.
  •          All signs point toward a rather unusual market through the end of 2023.
  •         Lowering prices, lowering interest rates, and longer days on the market signal some of the unpredictability of the current market.

KIRKLAND, Washington (April 6, 2023) – Real estate brokers around Washington state say the market is moving in a positive direction with the spring market “finally showing up in March.”

Newly-released statistics from Northwest…

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