Bank robber's bunker found in Sammamish

SAMMAMISH, Wash. - An underground bunker apparently built by a prolific criminal who had been on the run for five years was found Tuesday morning near Lake Sammamish by a joint team made up of local and federal law enforcement personnel.

The FBI released the information below about a bunker they found on a hillside near the East Lake Sammamish Parkway 7-11 convenience store:

Shortly after 10 am on Tuesday, March 10, a joint investigative team located an underground bunker allegedly used by a convicted bank robber. The bunker was discovered through investigation of Bradley Steven Robinett, who pled guilty in January to federal charges of escape, being a felon in possession of a firearm and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle.

The FBI…

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Spring Brings Record Sales Levels AND Homebuyers Who Face Inventory Drought

Early Spring Brings Bumper Crop of Homebuyers Who Face Inventory Drought  

Brokers around the Northwest MLS service area are clamoring for listings:

1.  "Hopefully, more potential sellers will seize this market window of opportunity as a good time to sell before the regional real estate market does finally start to level out and take a breath; which it will eventually." -- Gary O’Leyar, Berkshire Hathaway HomeService Signature Properties.
2.  "We desperately need inventory. Potential sellers of all shapes, sizes, price ranges and locations should be contacting their brokers and jumping off the proverbial fence." -- Diedre Haines, Coldwell Banker Bain.
3.  "Sellers haven’t experienced a market this favorable since those frothy days (of 10 years…

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New Multi-floor Features in The Cascade Team 3D Showcase

3D Virtual Tour Showcase

The Cascade Team is happy to announce its new 3D Walkthrough Showcase and these very exciting new enhancements. 3D Walkthrough Showcase Tours are available for every Cascade Team listed property. We use Matterport's 3D technology and cloud service to create a one-of-a-kind 3D Virtual Tour Showcase.

Engage buyers. Delight sellers:

The Cascade Team 3D Showcase is the most realistic, immersive way to experience a property online.

Ultimate Experience: Any Time, Anywhere

The Cascade Team 3D Showcase™ is an online experience that lets home buyers move through a property and see it from any angle. Even get a completely unique sense for the place with our “dollhouse” view.

Real Emotion

Image galleries,…

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We Built a Better Mouse Trap to Sell Your Home!

Prices are on the way up and homes are selling quickly with inventory down over 60% in many areas from Seattle to San Diego and Arizona. Sammamish, WA for example; has a 61% drop in inventory over the past year. While new homes are coming on the market daily and even greater number are getting offers and going Pending: meaning inventory of availiable homes still continued to shrink.

At The Cascade Team Real Estate our typical listings are on the market for an average of only 10 days, and nearly 60% are selling in 3 days or less with 42% of our listings receiving multiple offers and going ABOVE asking price!

So; how are we doing this?...... We built A Better Mouse Trap to Sell Your Home!

Why pay 2% more for one of "Those Over-Priced…

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Thank You Persnickety Lawn and Landscape! Our Yard Looks Amazing!

I want to give a big personal shout out to Persnickety Lawn and Landscape. Simply put… Our yard was a mess. Over the past four years I have added countless bags of seed, fertilizer, and even resorted to voodoo chants trying to get the lawn in amazing shape. To say I was fighting a losing battle would have been an understatement, so finally my wife Janet said; “Enough!”

Janet found Persnickety online along with a few other companies and set about interviewing landscapers to come in and fix the drainage problems and overall shape of our yard once and for all. It only took her one meeting with Keith Wolfe the owner of Persnickety however to know she had found the right crew to make our dream yard a reality….

The Persnickety Lawn and Landscape crew…

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Home Prices Are on The Rise Again: So What's Your Home Worth?

What Is My Home Worth In Today's Market?

It's Easy, It's Free and you see the most current market data not available to the public.

Are you interested in finding out the value of your home or a home in another area, but not ready to talk with a Broker Yet? With our FREE on-line Market Snapshot you can enter your home address or any other home address and see exactly how the market is going.

Market Snapshot will pull all homes within 1 mile of the address you give and within the size range you specify and show:

1. Active Homes for Sale
2. Pending Homes that have an offer.
3. Sold Homes including the actual closed price, how long the home was on the market, and the difference between the “Asking” price and the actual “Sold” price.

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HOW TO PRICE YOUR HOME IN A SELLERS MARKET!

Selling a home is a seller's market is far different from selling a home in a buyer's market. If you are wondering about our current market, then let me assure you: It is indeed a fabulous time to sell! Not only will your days on market be remarkably fewer in a sellers’ market, but you might receive multiple offers, which could drive up the sales price.

It's generally a good idea to take advantage of pent-up demand because it's the demand that drives competition. The larger number of buyers for your home ought to increase the odds you'll make more money. Some homes, especially those referred to as unique homes, meaning homes that can be difficult to sell in any real estate market, will generally stand a better chance of selling as well in a…

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Keeping Your Home Safe While It's For Sale

January 16, 2015 By GuardMe Security

You have a lot on your plate when your home is on the market – from keeping it constantly clean to being prepared to take off at a moment’s notice for a showing. In the midst of everything else going on, it is easy to forget what is most important: home security. Homes on the market are ideal for burglars – especially with the Internet giving them a sneak peek at what is inside. If your home is on the market or about to be, there are a few things to keep in mind so you can keep your home safe.

Precautions to Take While Your Home is on the Market

Between the extra foot traffic and your online virtual tour, these are a few precautions you can take to keep everything secure.

• Be Aware of What You…

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The Science of Buying in a Low Inventory Real Estate Market

Understanding the Numbers When Buying in a Low Inventory Real Estate Market

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.

While it’s not quite rocket science, there is definitely a significant competitive advantage to those that understand the trends of a real estate market.

Sometimes, being competitive means not…

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How to Submit a Winning Offer on Your Dream Home

Have you found the house of your dreams yet? If you've found a property you love, you now need to decide how much you're willing to offer. You want to be conservative enough that you get a good deal, but you don't want to bid so low that you risk losing the house. The following are some questions that need to be answered prior to making an offer:

• How long has the house been on the market? The longer it's been on the market, the more flexible the sellers are likely to be.
• How much are people paying for similar properties in the area?
• How much can you afford?
• Are you pre-approved for a loan? If so, you will be very attractive to sellers, and you'll have more room to negotiate.
• How badly do you want this sale to go through?
• See more…

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