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

As of May 14, 2012, there are currently 476 residential homes for sale, at an average price of $689,215.  We have seen an increase in housing inventory, but a slight downward tick in home prices since the last report, but home buyer activity seems to be strong.  In addition, there are 46 short sale homes at an average price of $428,256, with an additional 12 bank owned homes at an average selling price of $327,683.  While the number of bank owned and short sale homes in Sammamish is virtually unchanged, the average bank owmed home list price has show a slight downward move.

Next, we find there is now 11 Sammamish homes for sale in the Vintage neighborhood at an average selling price of $559,363.  Lastly, there have been 36 new homes came on the market…

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As of Monday May 7th, 2012, the median price for a single family residential Carlsbad home has increased again to $699,888, with an average of 128 days on market, down 9 days from the last report.  Days on market have held fairly steady over the last few weeks, however 35% of all listed properties had a price decrease in the last seven days, while 8% of the homes for sale had a price increase.  Inventory levels have been relatively consistent given the current sell through rate, and overall days on market are trending flat to slightly down.  Recently, the seven day moving price average recently made a strong move up away from the 90 day moving average, which would suggest that price stabilization is starting and short term prices are on the rise in the…

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Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, May 09, 2012  

Do you have a fear of being apart from your cellphone? If so, you may suffer from "nomophobia" or "no mobile phone phobia," MSNBC.com reports.

It's on the rise. And in the real estate industry, where smartphones are dominant, you may be at risk. Do you never turn off your phone? Obsessively check it? Constantly worry about losing it?

If so, you may be among the 66 percent who recently admitted to having "nomophoboia," according to a national study by SecurEnvoy, a mobile phone technology firm. Four years ago, a study showed 53 percent admitted to having it.

According to the survey, respondents, on average, reported checking their…

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The Cascade Team is now the ONLY Real Estate Brokerage in the United States to offer RecallChek to the public. Up until today, this program was only offered directly to inspection companies that then re-sell the product to consumers (Typically for $39.95). Through The Cascade Team however, for only $19.95 our clients, friends, family, and of course our agents can enter their home information and the automated RecallChek system will search through millions of recalled items and let the home owner know if something in their home is on the list. On average 1 out of every 10 homes has a recalled item. Then on an ongoing basis RecallChek will submit your homes information every month and alert you to any undated recalls….. Get new appliances? No problem.…

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Leveraging Real Estate Technology In Today's Changing Real Estate Market!

It takes more than a MLS listing, sign, some paper fliers, and an open house to sell your home in today’s market. Make sure your real estate agent has real leading edge housing market intelligence. Take a look at our quick video and then scroll down to see everything we offer our home sellers for only a 1% listing commission. You'll be amazed! Our leading edge marketing plan is degined to sell your…

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Residential Listings Advertised as Rentals on Craigslist and others:

  April 30th, 2012. Active residential listings are being posted by scam artists to a number of legitimate rental websites, including Hotpad, LiveLovely.com, Trovit.com, RentJungle.com, ChoiceofHomes.com, ebayclassifieds and olx.com. In a recent scam, the scam artist posed as the home owners, and communicated with potential renters via email. They told the renters that they recently ended their contract with their real estate broker, which was why the sign was still in the yard. They asked the potential renters to wire funds to London and said they will receive the key to the home after the money was received.  

NWMLS encourages all listing brokers to follow the…

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Western Washington housing market "energized"

and showing signs of "definite turnaround"

KIRKLAND, Wash. (May 3, 2012) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers reported double-digit gains in both pending and closed sales during April compared to a year ago, but the most eye-catching number may pertain to prices. For the first time in more than four years (since January 2008) the year-over-year change in selling prices was positive.

The price gain was a modest 1.27 percent for last month’s sales of single family homes and condominiums that closed in the 21 counties served by Northwest MLS. For single family homes (excluding condominiums) the price gain compared to 12 months ago was 2.9 percent. Condo prices fell 7.9 percent.

The…

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Daily Real Estate News | Tuesday, May 01, 2012  

Texas dominates the list of fastest-growing cities, attracting more residents with its strong employment center, lower taxes, and more affordable housing, according to an article in Forbes.com.

For the second year in a row, Austin, Texas, topped Forbes’ list of America’s fastest-growing cities. The city has a projected economic growth rate of 6…

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You Still Pay the Buyer's Real Estate Agent

Aside from the 1% listing commission you pay to list your home for sale, we always recommend that you pay the buyer's real estate agent the traditional MLS…

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Futuristic Island Home, Design Concept

Bethany Lyttle, Contributor - Forbes

Taking up residence in the middle of an ocean, lake or river isn’t for everybody. But for anyone who yearns for a property line that laps to shore, options abound. Architecturally expressive abodes for the aesthetically-inclined, secluded dwellings for the nature-loving set, spacious compounds for the party-minded, and unforgettable retreats for families are just the beginning.

Full List: Incredible Private-Island Homes

Take the Utopia Project. It’s not just a home. It’s a man-made island. With glass canopy panels that cover its interior or open out to create decks, it’s suitable for any climate. And its spaceship-style design allow for observatories with 360-degree views.

Views of what, exactly? Well,…

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