Essential Rules for Hiring Contractors

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By Daniel DiClerico | ConsumerReports.org

The Better Business Bureau has just released its latest Top Ten List of services with the most inquiries from consumers. Half relate to home improvement: roofers and general contractors, which take the first two spots, respectively, as well as plumbers, heating and cooling contractors, and remodelers. An inquiry is different from a complaint, so the news isn't necessarily bad. But it's a reminder to do your homework before tackling a home improvement project. Here's how:

Don't chase the low ball. The tight remodeling market has forced some contractors to lower their profit margins. But at a certain point, they'll have to make up the difference in other ways, for example by…

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Housing Recovery "Too Legit to Quit." - Yes: I just Quoted M.C. Hammer!

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by Louis Basenese Chief Investment Strategist, Wall Street Daily

We're less than one year into a legitimate recovery in prices, and already the pundits can't help but sound the alarm about another possible "bubble"? Give me a break!

Forget Rodney Dangerfield, the residential real estate rebound gets "no respect."

Don't worry. We're nowhere close to another peak. Nor has the profit potential for housing-related investments suddenly vanished.

Here are 10 hard facts to prove it...

1. Too Far, Too Fast? Nope!

Housing market bears point to the meteoric rise of homebuilding stocks as proof that the recovery has been too robust, too soon.

The S&P 1500 Homebuilder group is up 170% since hitting a low in August 2011.…

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Top Floor Condo in Sundance at Klahanie

$ 167,500 - 25235 SE Klahanie Blvd #D303 , Issaquah     Bedrooms : 2     Bathrooms : 2     Sq. Footage : 950     Year Built : 1995     Garage Spaces : 1     Type : Townhouse / Condo     MLS® Number : 463153       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Darin Robertson Managing Broker - Bellevue Office 425.466.1557 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Warm and inviting top floor condo in Sundance at…

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Home shopping: Should you buy new?

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(Money Magazine)

It's official: After years of little activity, homebuilders are dusting off their jackhammers.

Last year housing permits hit their highest level since 2008, according to the Census Bureau, and new-home sales grew 20% from the prior year.

"Builders are more optimistic than they have been for several years," says Patrick Newport, an economist at IHS Global Insight.                                           

An untouched abode offers advantages, of course, such as a sleek modern layout and few repairs. Buying an existing home, however, may allow you to seal the deal faster and can offer better short-term price appreciation.                                           

These head-to-head comparisons can…

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Project Crayon Drive 2013 Updates - Dates Added!

• April 13th
• The Cascade Team Highland Office
• 2423 NE Park Drive
• Issaquah, WA 98029

• Crayon Collection and Drop-Off from 11am-2pm
• April 20th
• Snoqualmie Ridge IGA
• 7730 Center Blvd. Se, Snoqualmie WA
• Crayon Collection and Drop-Off from 10am-2pm

• April 20th
• QFC - Klahanie
• 4570 Klahanie Drive
• Issaquah, WA 98029
• Crayon Collection and Drop-Off from 10am-2pm

• April 20th
• QFC - Pine Lake
• 2902 228th Ave SE
• Sammamish, WA 98075
•  Crayon Collection and Drop-Off from 10am-2pm

• April 20th
• QFC - North Bend
• 460 E North Bend Way
• North Bend, WA 98045
• Crayon Collection and Drop-Off from 10am-2pm

April Is Crayon Drive Month

For the eight year, The Cascade Team Real Estate is kicking off…

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Beautiful 4 Bedroom Home in Sammamish!

$ 399,000 - 22031 NE 15th Street , Sammamish     Bedrooms : 4     Bathrooms : 2.75     Sq. Footage : 1,550     Year Built : 1980     Garage Spaces : 1     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 462669       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Leanna Young Real Estate Broker 425.829.1029 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Relax in your own backyard oasis-this remodeled home sits on a large…

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Sammamish Gem under $400,000!

$ 399,900 - 22034 SE 33rd St , Sammamish     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2.25     Sq. Footage : 1,680     Year Built : 1977     Garage Spaces : 2     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 462603       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Shane and Anne Coulter Real Estate Brokers 206.915.SOLD Schedule a Showing Request More Info Welcome to this charming and well kept Sammamish gem. This 3 bedroom…

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The Perfect Rambler Sited on a Tranquil 1+ acre in Woodinville, Wa

$ 399,000 - 21824 NE 150th Street , Woodinville     Bedrooms : 3     Bathrooms : 2     Sq. Footage : 1,600     Year Built : 1978     Garage Spaces : 2     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 462017       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Shannon Woodcock Real Estate Broker 206.484.5330 Schedule a Showing Request More Info The perfect rambler sited on a tranquil 1+ acre. This home & property…

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Desirable Buchan Rambler on a Corner lot in English Hill - Redmond, WA

$ 619,000 - 17140 NE 126th Place , Redmond     Bedrooms : 4     Bathrooms : 2.5     Sq. Footage : 2,410     Year Built : 1983     Garage Spaces : 3     Type : Residential     MLS® Number : 461890       OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:   Manu Vij Broker 425-985-7897 Schedule a Showing Request More Info Desirable Buchan rambler on a corner lot in English Hill with vaulted ceilings & attention to…

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The Cascade Team's Profile is in the top 1% of All Profile Views in The United States!

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The Cascade Team Real Estate was pleased to learn today that our profile on Trulia (Located HERE) is in the top 1% of all profile views in the United States. Our blog and listings have recieved over 16,000 views. The Cascade Team places all of our property listings for Washington, Arizona and California on Trulia, as well as adds daily contributions to The Trulia blog and also answers questions posed by home buyers and sellers alike across the Trulia platform.

Please be sure to check out our Trulia Profile HERE!

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