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Here we address some Fake News about the Real Estate Industry.

As flexible schedules and independent work become more appealing (and accepted), more and more people — including a surge of millennials — are joining the real estate business. But while there can be many perks, there are also a lot of industry misconceptions.

Below, we decided to weigh in on some of the myths about the real estate industry that newbies in the profession often think is true, and what the actual truth is.

1. Property gurus know best.

The biggest myth or scam in real estate is the supposed property “gurus" that newbies see on TV and entrust them by buying their fake how-to courses and DVDs, and spend thousands of dollars attending their seminars. The big…

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  For the record; I'd like to point out that The Cascade Team has a significant presence in the majority of the top 10 "Best Cities To Raise A Family"... Certainly that's not a coincidence!  

Wallethub conducted a study to find which were the best places specifically to raise a family in the state. As most of us here in the Pacific Northwest already know, Washington is all-around a great place to live considering that there's a healthy job market, high educational attainment, and a natural environment that promotes an active lifestyle. Not to mention, Washingtonians earn the 12th highest per-capita personal income in the U.S. and experienced the fourth highest growth in income between 2015 and 2016.

The indicators used in selecting the top…

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  The term "Hot Real Estate Market" doesn't even do the situation justice any longer. March was easily the priciest month for real estate in the Puget Sound region’s history, and we haven’t yet reached the peak home buying season. In Fact: King County’s median single-family home hit a new high of nearly $600,000 in March — about double the prices seen at the bottom of the housing bust five years ago.  

Northwest MLS brokers report 50 percent spike in new listings, but brisk sales prompt predictions of “frenzied spring”

  • Over 10,300 new listings met with 10,500 Buyers!
  • Inventory at Historically Low Levels
  • Area Homes For Sale Below 10,000 for 2nd Straight Month (Only 2 times in History)
  • Home Prices jump 11.5%!
  • Inventory Down…

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In today’s low inventory market, now more than ever, you need a broker who knows how to maximize your sale.

The Cascade Team provides a full service selling experience by executing a buyer engaged marketing plan for your home.  We leverage our proprietary technology to provide the most exposure possible for your home, utilizing those…

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Northwest MLS brokers report 50 percent spike in new listings, but brisk sales prompt predictions of “frenzied spring”

  • Over 10,300 new listings met with 10,500 Buyers!
  • Inventory at Historically Low Levels
  • Area Homes For Sale Below 10,000 for 2nd Straight Month (Only 2 times in History)
  • Home Prices jump 11.5%!
  • Inventory Down 23% Over Last Year


KIRKLAND, Washington (April 6, 2017) – Northwest Multiple Listing Service brokers expected an uptick in the number of new listings during March, and that expectation was met with a significant gain – up more than 50 percent from February. Members added 10,321 new listings last month, but they also reported an even greater number of pending sales (10,447), leaving inventory near historic…

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  Thank you to everyone who attended todays kick-off rally! 2017 is off to an absolutely amazing start and these two events will really help us create even more separation between The Cascade Team and our competition.   Our "Special Guest" was The Doug Young doing his best Johnny Depp impersonation, rocking the pirate gear and handing out tons of prizes!       For Open House Treasure Hunt people simply visit your Open House, download the App, Message in the Secret Code and are entered to win! (You can register at as many homes as you visit!!)

Join us on Saturday, May 20th for our Annual Open House Treasure Hunt.

Tour homes and register to win over $200,000 in Cash & Prizes! (Homes must be listed by May 18th to…

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Lake Sammamish Homes For Sale

Your Dream Home On The Lake.

Even though is seems as if the rain will never stop this year, Spring has arrived and Summer sits somewhere just around the corner. If you've been dreaming of that stunning new lake home on Lake Sammamish or anywhere in the surrounding area take a look at what's available and learn a little of the local area and lake history! 

At just under 5,000 acres, Lake Sammamish is the sixth largest lake in Washington and is one of the major recreational lakes in the state. The lake provides activities for fishermen, boaters, jet skiers, water skiers, swimmers, picnickers, and those just wanting to enjoy the scenery. Lake Sammamish is less than a 30 minute drive from Seattle, making…

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And this time the crisis is all about one thing: supply

  First-time homebuyers are crowded out, with the number of starter homes on the market declining 43.6% in the past four years. While homeowners who want to move from a starter home to something better can't afford the next step. "Trade-up" homes, or homes that represent the next step for buyers as families and personal income grow, on the market are also down about 40% over the same period.   In the greater Seattle area and surrounding counties for example:  
  • First time on record with under 10,000 Listing System-wide
  • Pending Homes outpace New Listing by nearly 5,000 Homes
  • Inventory down 25% from a Year Ago
Year over-year pending sales (mutually accepted offers)…

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The Federal Reserve is finally taking more action to raise its short-term rates. Last week, it voted to raise the Fed funds rate by 25 basis points. That is expected to add pressure to mortgage rates, too. Many housing analysts fear that rising mortgage rates could further impact home affordability and lead home buyers to pause.

However, Rick Sharga, executive vice president of Ten-X and former senior vice president at RealtyTrac, disagrees. He thinks the rise in mortgage rates could prove to be a good thing for the housing market.

He argues that it will cause buyers to get off the fence faster and move into the market sooner, before rates go any higher. He expects that to help increase home sales in 2017, too.

Sharga also believes that…

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Price Increases Are Challenging Buyers

As home prices and interest rates rise, more buyers, especially first-time purchasers, are under pressure. Home prices rose sharply in the last quarter of 2016, fueled by low inventory, particularly in the entry-level home price range. Federal policies that restrict access to credit, including suspension of a planned reduction in FHA mortgage insurance premiums and high guarantee fees by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, will add to affordability woes.

More Renters Change Their Status

The share of former renters who have taken the plunge into homeownership has slowly but steadily increased over the last two years. The ex-renters include first-time buyers and so-called boomerang buyers who have reentered the…

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