Tips from The Cascade Team Agents

It’s summer vacation time for my family and me, so as my wife Janet frets about sun screen, reservations for dinner, and how we’ll keep the kids entertained and still manage some alone time for ourselves my mind of course wonders to the big question of: What do I have the greatest chance of being bitten, eaten or killed by while I’m off enjoying a few days of relaxation?

I mean “Hey” aren’t you afraid of sharks? We went to Hawaii and Myrtle Beach last summer and let me tell you that you should be, what with their insatiable appetite and 15 rows of serrated teeth and the way they lurk in that murky area just offshore where you can't see the bottom and you can't move quickly and, oh God, did something just brush up against my leg?

Whenever there's a…

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Feast Your Eyes on the First-Ever Black Stainless Steel

As a real estate broker I'm always interested in new trends and products making their way to the market. This one certainly caught my eye. I'd love to hear what people think about Black Stainless Steel appliances!

Make a statement with the first-ever black stainless steel, the new premium color exclusive to KitchenAid.

Turn Up Your Creativity

The bladed dial of our multi-finish knob lets you select the most precise settings, making a difference you can feel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Refrigerator for Those Who Can't Wait for What's in Store

With five doors, you can store your ingredients smarter, find them faster and keep them fresher.

And if you are in the…

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While training classes are always a very important part of a real estate agents career, we do recognize that these classes can sometimes be a little boring or take up time in the middle of a busy selling season. So to add a little spice we came up with (By copying a local radio shows game Beat The Producer from KISW 99.9) the game "Beat The Broker"


Here are the rules:

  1. Contest try to answer 10 "Pop-Trivia Real Estate Related" questions in 60 seconds.
  2. You only get 3 guesses per question.
  3. You can pass on a question and come back to it if time allows.
  4. The Broker then comes in and tries to answer the same questions with the same 3 rules above.
  5. If the agent wins they get dinner and a movie out from www.TheCascadeTeam.com
  6. If the Broker…

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Team,

 

I wanted to take a quick second and congratulate everyone as The Cascade Team just broke a new record this week for listings… Good Old Beast Mode #24 is our new number for the most listings in 1 week!


In addition to that we have had 35 closings in the past week as well making for 59 transactions in a 7 day period! Really an awesome job by the best Broker/Agents in the business!

 

Our Transaction Team here at the office also gets a special round of applause! Victor, Megan and Allison have been even more unstoppable than the Seahawk defense. If you have a second to let them know what a great job they are doing I’m sure they would love to hear from you!

 

I’m so very proud of all of you, and from the sound of…

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  • Double-Digit Drop in Inventory 
  • Double-Digit Gains in Sold Home Prices
  • Double Digit Gains in Sales
  • Triple-Whammy For Home Buyers

KIRKLAND, Washington (June 4, 2015) – Home buyers are in "full sprint" mode while sellers are stalling, according to brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. As a result, MLS members are juggling severe inventory shortages and multiple offers in many Seattle neighborhoods and beyond.

MLS figures for May show double-digit drops in inventory compared to a year ago and double-digit gains in both sales and prices. Commenting on the numbers, Northwest MLS director Dick Beeson said "The crush between the lack of inventory and desperate buyers may soon generate the next TV reality show! The stressed…

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By Pro.com

While purchasing a house may mostly be about having a place to call “home,” it can also be seen as a lifetime investment. Making a few repairs—and even some cost-effective renovations—can not only skyrocket your home’s value, but can make it a more enjoyable place to live. We tapped into our network of Pros to uncover seven of the most valuable repairs you can make for the long term, whether or not you plan to sell in the future.

1. Fix Up the Exterior

As the saying goes, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression, whether it’s with your new neighbor or a future buyer. Repairing any broken doors, damaged screens, or cracks in your front walk can really make a difference. You might want to consider having your siding…

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Wanted man A man robbed a bank in Sammamish Wednesday morning and police were looking for him. The robber hit the Pine Lake Bank of America about 11:30. The bank is located at 3090 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd.   Sammamish always feels like such a safe place. We have lived here for five years now, and the kids hike the trails, we walk as a family, and love the schools and neighborhoods. Hate to hear of things like this going on. Better to be forewarned though....  

A man robbed a bank in Sammamish Wednesday morning and police were looking for him. The robber hit the Pine Lake Bank of America about 11:30. The bank is located at 3090 Issaquah Pine Lake Rd. He was last seen running east from the bank wearing a baggy gray sweatshirt and dirty jeans.…

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Join us on May 16th for our Open House Treasure Hunt! Search for homes and win prizes at the same time! Check out our Treasure Hunt site to find out how you can participate. The Star 101.5 Prize Van will be doing live remotes in 2 locations. (Snoqualmie Ridge at 11:00 and The Issaquah Highlands at 1:00) Receive instant Buyer discounts off purchasing homes from $5,000 to $10,000 along with many other fabulous prizes!

Simply Outrageous Service!
The Cascade Team Agents are Full Service. We are a real estate company like no other, because of the tools, service and savings we provide our clients with. We understand that in today’s fast paced environment, we need to provide a high level of service, utilize technology to keep our…

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Thank you to everyone who gave of their time and talent to help make our 10th year of Project Crayon Drive such a wonderful event. As you can see from the picture above we have a nice supply of crayons to deliver to Children's Hospital later this week.

Project Crayon Drive is a huge undertaking, but the results and the smiles on the children's faces are even more huge. From everyone here at The Cascade Team we want to personally thank every person who took a few minutes of their time to pick up a box of Crayons and bring them by one of our drop-off locations. Your efforts will result in thousands of smiles throughout the year!

Help Us Brighten A Child's Life!

For the 10th year, The Cascade Team is once again hosting Project Crayon Drive…

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The Open House Treasure Hunt is fast approaching: Beginning Now you will be able to see on-line retarget ads driving traffic to The Open House Treasure Hunt for people searching on Yahoo, Bing, The Seattle Times, Google and local newspapers who have done keyword searches on terms such as: Home for Sale, Schools, Selling a Home, Real Estate, Real Estate Agents, Open House, Etc

 

Here is a list of the marketing going out:

  1. 46,000 e-blast from the CBS Radio database (KOMO News & Star 101.5 are CBS Stations) promoting Open House Treasure Hunt. These will be to the Open House Treasure Hunt webpage!

  2. 65,000 retargeting ads across Yahoo, Bing, The Seattle Times, Google and local newspaper websites

  3. 30,000 8 by 10 Direct Mail…

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