'Black Monday' Rattles Housing Market

 Chinese home buyers, in particular, may be more cautious in entering the U.S. housing market following Monday's massive stock market sell-off that sent stocks tumbling, according to housing analysts. The sell-off began in Beijing on Monday and sent shares plunging by record amounts across the globe. Chinese media dubbed it "Black Monday" as markets fell nearly 8.5 percent there.


In the U.S., the Dow Jones industrial average plunged more than 1,000 points just minutes after the opening bell alone on Monday. The Dow made up some ground later in the afternoon but still closed nearly 600 points in the red.

John Burns, CEO and owner of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, explained in a blog post that Chinese…

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Poor Credit? Expect Higher Insurance Bills


Home owners' credit history may have a big impact on how much they pay for home insurance, according to a new study commissioned by insuranceQuotes.com. The study examined the average impact that a credit-based insurance score has on what owners pay for home insurance.

 Owners who have a fair – or median – credit score were found to pay 32 percent more for home insurance on average than someone with stellar credit, the study found. That's up from a 29 percent increase last year.

For those with poor credit, owners' premium may rise by an average of 100 percent, the study found.

According to insuranceQuotes.com, a credit-based insurance score is different from a credit score and is comprised of…

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Is the Market Losing Some Momentum?

REALTOR® confidence over current housing conditions and their six-month outlook for single-family, townhome, and condo properties all showed a slight dip last month – indicative of a slowing housing market, according to the July 2015 REALTOR® Confidence Index, a survey of nearly 3,000 practitioners about the state of housing. Nevertheless, the index remains well-above levels from last year.

The index that measures buyer traffic slid to 62 in July while seller traffic remained below 50 due to a tight supply of homes for-sale nationwide. Any confidence index below 50 indicates that more respondents view conditions as "weak" than "strong." Properties in July also were staying on the market longer at a median of…

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Join The Cascade Team for Highlands Day This Weekend!

This Saturday, August 29th!

Join The Cascade Team for the Issaquah Highlands Day Festival!

This annual summer celebration is this Saturday, August 29th from 4PM-8PM.

Located at Blakely Hall and Village Green Park: 2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah WA 98029

Be sure to check out our booth! We will be featuring a real live action Stormtrooper and will be giving away FREE beach balls and sunglasses!

Enjoy carnival rides, giant inflatables, food trucks and the always popular market place of business and nonprofit booths. Don’t miss the festival finale Polynesian show at sunset!

Highlands Day is FREE to attend however rides, inflatables, and some activities require ticket or activity…

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Join The Cascade Team for Highlands Day This Weekend!

This Saturday, August 29th!

Join The Cascade Team for the Issaquah Highlands Day Festival!

This annual summer celebration is this Saturday, August 29th from 4PM-8PM. 

Located at Blakely Hall and Village Green Park:  2550 NE Park Drive, Issaquah WA 98029

Be sure to check out our booth!  We will be featuring a real live action Stormtrooper and will be giving away FREE beach balls and sunglasses!

Enjoy carnival rides, giant inflatables, food trucks and the always popular market place of business and nonprofit booths.  Don’t miss the festival finale Polynesian show at sunset! 

Highlands Day is FREE to attend however rides, inflatables, and some activities require ticket or…

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We Are Excited To Announce The Opening Of Our New Eastlake Sammamish Office!

Stan Chang and Marisa Ormando will be managing this new office.

Stan and Marisa have been in the real estate industry for over a decade.  Just off Lake Sammamish Parkway, this office is centrally located for both agents and clients. We are looking forward to see what this new office will bring to The Cascade Team.

Address: 5720 E Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, #101 Issaquah, Washington 98029

Phone: 425-395-4399

Fax: 425-636-4419

Email: stan.chang@thecascadeteam.com 

SOS Designation Achievement - Real Estate is my passion! It’s wonderful to be apart of The Cascade Team! For the past several years I’ve been selling real estate on the Greater Eastside,…

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We Are Excited To Welcome Anatoliy Senyak To The Cascade Team!

Anatoliy Senyak

  • Cell Phone: 425-783-9217
  • Office Phone: 800-509-6905 ext 1078
  • E-mail: Anatoliy@TheCascadeTeam.com

A little about Anatoliy: Anatoliy is a new agent beginning his real estate career at The Cascade Team. He will be working out of the Seattle office, with Jared Tadique. We are very excited to have him on board and look forward to seeing what he will bring to The Cascade Team! 

Our Local Real Estate Team

Cascade Team Real Estate agents are proactive in serving their customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their you their client. This helps you better understand the competitive…

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  • 61% Of The Cascade Team Listings are Sold in 3 Days or Less
  • 47% Receive Multiple Offers
  • Our average Seller saves over $12,000 in commissions
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The Cascade Team provides a full service experience that is a step above; by executing a marketing plan that is unique to your home, rich in technology and high in service.  We leverage the most innovative technological tools to provide the most exposure possible for your home to increase the communication and service to you our client.

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Our local agents are market experts and…

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$382,000 - 12927 52nd Dr. SE, Everett

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 2.5
   Sq. Footage: 2,192
   Year Built: 1973
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 834164
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Shannon Woodcock
Real Estate Broker
206.484.5330
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For details contact Shannon Woodcock at 206.484.5330. Stunning Upgrades, Lives like a Model Home! Open, spacious, fully updated kitchen/dining/living rm w/large island, Viking gas range, new cabinets, recycled glass counters & stunning focal-point gas fireplace.…

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$295,000 - 25003 146th Pl SE, Monroe

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 1.75
   Sq. Footage: 1,136
   Year Built: 1979
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 834216
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Heidi Root
Broker
206-499-2984
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For details contact Heidi Root at 206-499-2984. Fantastic rambler in a quiet neighborhood, yet still close to town! You'll love the newly remodeled kitchen with eat in space. This cozy home has a spacious master with master bath, a full bath, and two more spacious bedrooms. The two…

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