Local real estate leader calls December "One of best on record"

KIRKLAND, Washington (Jan. 6, 2015) – Real estate brokers around Western Washington reported a strong finish to 2015. December’s sales outpaced the same month a year ago by double digits, according to new figures from Northwest Multiple Listing Service.

"December was one of the best Decembers on record," observed J. Lennox Scott, chairman and CEO of John L. Scott Real Estate upon reviewing the latest statistics from the listing service.

MLS members reported modest year-over-year price gains (about 5.5 percent) for homes and condominiums that sold last month compared to 12 months ago. The number of new listings added to inventory was nearly identical to activity of a…

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Former Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Percy Harvin bought a 4-BR Bellevue home for $1.38M in June, figuring he was going to settle down in the area for a long time to come. Featuring a wine cellar, three-car garage and a master bath with fireplace, it probably seemed like a good investment. Four months later, Harvin was traded away to the New York Jets after butting heads with the team and all of a sudden that purchase didn't seem like such a great investment after all. It must really feel like a bad idea now that he's sold the home for just $16K more than he paid. As PSBJ points out, the seller usually pays the real estate excise tax in Bellevue, which in the case…

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Potential home owners who have put getting into the housing market at the top of their to-do list next year may not realize how many steps it takes to make it to the finish line. As a real estate pro, now may be the perfect time to share a few planning tips for where they can begin this January.

"Roughly 45 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each January, with many of their pledges being financial in nature," says Raz Daraban, communications manager for personal finance site WalletHub. He says his company engaged a panel of financial and consumer psychology experts to create 15 resolutions "in order to help progress-minded people improve their money management in the New Year."

  1. Get Reacquainted…

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The Cascade Team SOS Agent Designation

The S.O.S. designation is the highest honor a member of The Cascade Team Real Estate can earn. S.O.S. encompasses not only the strive and achievement of being among the top producing agents in sales, but also the commitment to the communities we serve and work in.

The S.O.S. designation is awarded to agents and brokers who ranked in the top 10% for sales company wide, “And” who also demonstrated exceptional commitment to community. Holders of the S.O.S. designation are the cornerstone of The Cascade Team Real Estate. They continually give back through community programs like Project Crayon Drive to benefit Children’s Hospital, during the free holiday carriage ride events, and within their local…

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Monique Rich

  • Email:  Monique@TheCascadeTeam.com
  • Cell:  253.348.5153
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We are happy to welcome Monique Rich to The Cascade Team! Monique has been licensed since 1999 and has transferred to us from John L Scott. She will be joining our Bellevue Office with Stan Chang.

We are very excited to have Monique on www.TheCascadeTeam.com and look forward to seeing her success!

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 environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation…

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Free Pictures with Santa are now Available!

Please take a look through all of these great Santa photos!  Just click on the Get Yours button below to go to Photo Bucket where you can download your child's photo.  There are some great ones this year!  Can't help but smile at the kids who are completely terrified of Santa!

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Thanks to everyone that came out to the event on Saturday!

Local Community Events

At The Cascade Team Real Estate events like this are a part of who we are. We want to be more than just your local real estate agent, we are part of your community. Agents and Broker who participate in great community service events like this one and the many others we support throughout our communities are…

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Communicating with Your Gated Community - A Boost in Production

Roger Savy, from Absolute Mortgage, lead a 90 minute clock hour course for all of our agents. The class covered: discovering the mindset of successful dialogues, how to segment your community into meaningful categories, how to schedule tasks into your planner, communicating in the impact zone, and tracking success. Thank you Roger for the great class!

 

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 environment, pricing…

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Richard Whaley

  • Email:  Richard@TheCascadeTeam.com
  • Cell:  206.793.2005
  • Fax: 425.996.9520

Richard Whaley brings his numerous years of Seattle area real estate experience into every transaction. Initially licensed in 2000, Richard has served many clients in both residential as well as commercial transactions. With an extensive background in managing Four Star hotels and resorts prior to entering the real estate industry, I'm sure you will find him to possess the rare combination of innovative ideas, and business acumen. Richard is ready to assist you every step of the way, culminating in an exceptional real estate experience.

We are very excited to have Richard on www.TheCascadeTeam.com and look forward to seeing his success!

Our…

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Ellis Cameron

  • Email:  Ellis@TheCascadeTeam.com
  • Cell:  253.347.2444
  • Office:  253.336.8251

We are happy to welcome Ellis Cameron to The Cascade Team! Ellis transferred to us from Home and Equity Real Estate and will be joining our Tacoma Office.

We are very excited to have Ellis on www.TheCascadeTeam.com and look forward to seeing his success!

 

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 environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process.  Our goal is to always meet…

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Ken Bussey

  • Email:  Ken@TheCascadeTeam.com
  • Cell:  206-471-0002
  • Office:  425-313-4752
  • Fax: 425-996-9520

We are happy to welcome Ken Bussey to The Cascade Team! 

Kenneth Bussey brings a unique East-meets-West resource to the greater Seattle area real estate market. His clients and colleagues alike, value his talent for relating to and facilitating clientele who seek the sophistication of fine properties, for which The Cascade Team Real Estate & the luxury arm TCT Premiere is renowned. 

Kenneth Bussey's versatility and drive is also an asset for his clients. In addition to his thrill for representing multi-million-dollar properties, he offers a charismatic demeanor and stress-free experience. As a family man himself, he enjoys…

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