Learn about local real estate and housing market trends from The Cascade Team Real Estate.

max@hallteamre.com

 425.829.6299

Max Feinstein worked as a sales/retail manager for the past 5 years in both small business and corporate business settings. Before management, Max also worked in business-to-business sales and customer service focused jobs.

After 8 years in sales and management, Max has decided to change positions and enter into Real Estate as a Broker, joining The Cascade Team and partnering with James Hall to assist in the growth and success of the company.

Currently living in Seattle, Max grew up in Bellevue WA and attended Issaquah High School, graduating class of 2002. He went on to study at Central Washington University with a focus on business management

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Daily Real Estate News | Monday, June 18, 2012  

If you have a “pinball” or “setup” home you’re trying to sell, you may inadvertently be helping other real estate professionals sell homes similar to yours that are more reasonably priced.

The terms “pinball” and “setup” are being used by real estate brokerages to refer to a “house listed with an unrealistically high asking price that pulls in lots of visits by agents and shoppers but no offers,” The Miami Herald explains in a recent article.

The overpriced listings often are shown by other real estate agents to their clients to make lower priced, similar homes look even…

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  Daily Real Estate News |      Wednesday, June 13, 2012   

The number of homes on the market continues to become a shrinking pool. Inventory of for-sale single-family homes, condos, townhomes, and co-ops dropped 20 percent in May compared to year-ago levels, according to data from REALTOR.com of 146 markets.

Inventories in May declined in all but two -- Philadelphia and Shreveport-Bossier City, La. -- of the 146 markets tracked by Realtor.com.

While inventories were on the decline, the median national list price was on the rise, inching up 3.17 percent in May compared to May 2011.

“These key indicators continue to suggest that the housing market is steadily moving along a path of stabilization and gradual recovery,”…

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Congratulations to Laura Flodin! She has already SOLD this listing!! This is the 2nd listing in a month that Laura has Sold before it hit the market! And even better…… The Cascade Team’s very own Becky Lower is representing the Buyers! Becky Sold her last 2 Snoqualmie Ridge Listings in only 1 Day as well!

Great Teamwork Ladies!

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Priced at $455,000

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2.5
Home Size: 2,590 sq.ft. Garage: 2
Lot Size: 5,663 sq.ft. Community: Snoqualmie Ridge
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 2001 MLS Number: 365761

Location, style and MT SI views! Stunning Connor home sits on a private street in the heart of Snoqualmie Ridge. Just blocks to YMCA, retail center and Hoff park across the street. CVES…

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Priced at $647,000

Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3
Home Size: 2,680 sq.ft. Garage: 3
Lot Size: 9,600 sq.ft. Community: Plateau
County: King Property Type: Single Family Home
Year Built: 1990 MLS Number: 366012

Exquisite property in the Plateau, remodeled & updated. Dramatic interiors, dazzling kitchen w/ Top End MIELE stainless appliances LIEBHERR Refrigerator, MONIER Tile Roof, unique floor plan, soaring ceilings, etched glass windows, lavish master suite, remodeled master bath w/ in-floor heating, inviting family room, central air. Breathtaking garden view 2 flagstone patios and no detail over-looked. Prime location. Peace, privacy, & serenity finally come together in this very sophsticated non-cookie cutter home.

 

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Tight inventory, record-low mortgage rates fuling Western Washington home sales

 

KIRKLAND, Wash. (June 4, 2012) – Low listing inventory and plunging mortgage rates are fueling buyer competition for homes close to job centers, according to brokers who commented on the latest market report from Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

The figures for the 21 counties in the MLS market area show inventory is down sharply from a year ago (declining almost 28 percent), while pending sales (mutually accepted offers) rose almost 22 percent. The volume of closed sales increased more than 20 percent, topping the 6,000 mark for the first time since September 2007.

The median price on last month’s completed transactions of single family…

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We are very happy to Welcome to The Cascade Team Ty Pugh!

Ty@thecascadeteam.com

206-612-4914

Ty Pugh

Successful Commercial Loan Officer for middle market accounts at Mellon Bank, NA

Principal Owner of Northwest Real Estate Consultants

Wealth Manager for UBS Financial Services Inc, representing developers and high net worth real estate Investors

Managed Care Regional Manager for Eli Lilly, responsible for the North Central Region of the United States

Ty Pugh’s experience working with fortune 500 companies has equipped him with the ability to recognize decision makers, speak their language and facilitate transactions. His astute financial capabilities place potential real estate purchasers at ease. Ty is building lasting relationships by…

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We would like to welcome Scott MacKay to The Cascade Team.

Scott.mackay@thecascadeteam.com

425-422-2224

Scott MacKay

Over 20 years of experience as a Managing Real Estate Broker

Branch Managing Broker of Western Washington’s most active new construction real estate office, closing thousands of new home and land transactions in developments of varying sizes from small plats to large plats consisting of over 100 units

General Corporate Manager for local Prudential Real Estate Company

Sole owner and Designated Broker of a successful Windermere Real Estate franchise

Scott MacKay has managed hundreds of real estate broker’s activities and thousands of real estate transactions to a successful close. In addition, Scott has successfully…

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Trossachs Local Community Information

The community of Trossachs is located on the southern end of the Sammamish Plateau, just minutes from downtown Issaquah, Sammamish, and Fall City. The community features several parks, trails, and newer elementary school. Several homes enjoy stunning views of the Cascade Mountains. Home styles range from condominiums to $800,000 plus luxury homes.

The city of Sammamish is located on the eastern shores of Lake Sammamish, nestled between Issaquah and Redmond. In the past 35 years, this suburban community has grown from a population of 6,000 to over 38,000 residents, yet it still retains its rural look and feel. Incorporated in 1999, Sammamish is taking shape as roads, parks, and other city infrastructure are…

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