As a homebuyer in today’s market, you’re no doubt at your wit’s end trying to find your dream home.

And when you find a home you love,  you’re competing with all cash offers and bidding wars driving the sales price above what it’s listed for, and many times, even above what the home is actually worth!

While there is nothing you can do to create more homes for sale, you can certainly arm yourself by understanding the trends and patterns in the areas you’re trying to buy in.

  • Price. Price is not always the most important factor.  (We will help you learn the hidden secrets!)
  • Earnest Money Deposit.  (How much to put down and on what terms.)
  • How much are people paying for similar properties in the area?
  • How Much can you…

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Janita Maestas

  • 800.509.6905 ext. 1140
  • 206-999-1497
  • 425-642-2847
  • JanitaM@thecascadeteam.com
We are happy to welcome Janita Maestas back to The Cascade Team!  Janita will be working with Lisa Scivally in our Snoqualmie Office.   A little about Janita:  I am an Managing Broker, CSP, CSSN & CDPE with over twelve years of residential and new construction experience.  I live and work in the Woodinville and Bothell markets and am looking forward to partnering with The Cascade Team Real Estate who is a leader in Seattle and surrounding areas and brings a commitment to integrity & ethics that supports my business perfectly. The company slogan says it all…. Simply Outrageous Service! NOT Outrageous Commissions!  

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Welcome To The Cascade Team Jennifer Beeler!

Jennifer Beeler

  • Office:  1-800-509-6905 ext. 1139
  • Cell: 425-319-2100
  • Fax: 425-996-9520
  • jenniferb@thecascadeteam.com

We are happy to welcome Jennifer Beeler to The Cascade Team! Jennifer will be working with Shannon Woodcock and Dafna Shalev in our Woodinville Office.

I am a Washington native and real estate professional serving my hometown of Woodinville and the greater Seattle area.

My passion for real estate began at the age of 18 when I bought my first condo. I have since bought and sold a number of properties and would love to share the passion that drove me to this industry with you.
I believe in owning all of the small details so you don't have to and communicating…

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Community And School Reports

 

Home values can get a big increase from having a highly rated school nearby. According to the new ATTOM Data Solutions 2016 Schools and Housing Report, homes in ZIP codes with at least one good elementary school have values about 77 percent higher than in ZIP codes without highly ranked schools close by.

Researchers looked at home values and price appreciation against 2015 average test scores in nearly 19,000 elementary schools across 4,435 ZIP codes. They considered a “good school” to be one that had an overall test score that was at least one-third above the state average.

The research team found that out of 1,661 ZIP codes with at least one good school, the average estimated home value was $427,402 – 77…

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$320,000 - 1030 SE Symmons Pl, North Bend

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 2
   Sq. Footage: 1,568
   Year Built: 1984
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 1006820
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Kathleen Irish
Broker
425.221.2606
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A winning combination: Affordability, convenience, large lot, spacious home, fabulous location! With 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living and family rooms, open kitchen with gas stove, gas heat, cozy wood stove, 2 covered decks for year round enjoyment, a lovely and level third acre…

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$475,000 - 2808 39th St Nw, Gig Harbor

   Bedrooms: 4
   Bathrooms: 2.5
   Sq. Footage: 2,789
   Year Built: 1989
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 1009193
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Brady Howard
Managing Broker
253-720-3503
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This Fairway Estates home is absolutely breathtaking, New roof, paint and High Efficiency Furnace. New Hand Scraped Bamboo floors and carpet. New Kitchen granite counter tops, Copper sink, Stainless Appliances, custom bathrooms with new countertops, sinks, fixtures and…

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Thirty Seven (37) listing just this week for www.TheCascadeTeam.com setting a new single week record for the most listings and also a single day record of 23 listings in one day this Friday! All of this further pointing to signs that the local real estate markets are beginning to come into balance. Learn More Here: 

Those listings can be viewed at this link: http://www.thecascadeteam.com/greater-seattle-listings.php

This year has brought steady improvements in the real estate market. Prices rose driven by lower inventory in many markets, and consumers remained relatively optimistic about the economy and its direction—an encouraging indicator for real estate. While the long-anticipated increase in interest rates will likely occur in late…

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$425,000 - 33047 22nd Pl S, Federal Way

   Bedrooms: 6
   Bathrooms: 3
   Sq. Footage: 2,180
   Year Built: 2016
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Multi-Family
   MLS® Number: 1010094
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Matt McGaffey
Broker
425-736-9134
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Minutes from the freeway and The Commons in Federal Way. Carefully and completely rebuilt from the ground up! Finished August 2016. Don’t pass up this fantastic turnkey investment opportunity. Annual leases just signed for both units at $1,450/month each (utilities paid by tenants).…

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$1,400 - 9474 Redmond Woodinville Road NE, Redmond

   Bedrooms: 2
   Bathrooms: 1
   Sq. Footage: 844
   Year Built: 1980
   Type: Rental
   MLS® Number: 1010333
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Hailey Miller
Broker
714-655-0595
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Wonderfully updated, private 2 bedroom, 1 bath end unit! Updated complex has had recent replacement of roof, siding, windows, sliding doors, and paint. This unit backs to a greenbelt for privacy, very few neighbors. Easy access to shopping & entertainment in Redmond's Bella-Bottega Center. Close to bike…

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$1,400,000 - 15640 468th Ave SE, North Bend
  Bedrooms : 4
  Bathrooms : 4.25
  Sq. Footage : 6,040
  Year Built : 2016
  Garage Spaces : 3
  Type : Residential
  MLS® Number : 1010045
 
 
 
 
 
Offered By: Property Description:
  Doni Walsh
Broker
425-777-0950
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Rarely does a home such as this come on the market. This newly completed, 6,040 square foot, custom home with craftsman & prairie style accents is situated on 8.9…

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