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3D is not just for big blockbusters like “Jurassic World” anymore – it’s one of the hottest new trends in real estate as well.

In a move that will likely be another boost to the use of technology in home sales, Zillow will soon let brokers link to 3D tours on their online listings. See The Cascade Team’s Sher Bowman Klug’s listing on Zillow here: http://www.zillow.com/homedetails/9421-Elm-Ave-SE-Snoqualmie-WA-98065/96654251_zpid/  

If their actions are any indication, Zillow believes 3D will play a major role in the marketing of homes for sale. Just take a look at this screenshot of a property utilizing our 3D tour technology in their Zillow listing…

  

As you can see, Zillow has integrated the 3D tour link into their design, and…

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$750,000 - 27221 SE 26th Place, Sammamish

Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sq. Footage: 2,900
Year Built: 1997
Garage Spaces: 3
Type: Residential
MLS® Number: 822679
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
     

 Desirable Buchan home in the heart of Trossachs Braemore neighborhood located on cul-de-sac with oversized backyard! Excellent floor plan greets you with vaulted entry, den, formal living & dining rooms. Kitchen with nook, walk-in pantry, granite slab with undermount stainless sink, double convection ovens, gas range & built-in desk. Large master su... More…

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KIRKLAND, Washington (July 6, 2015) – Temperatures around Western Washington were not the only thing sizzling during June. Northwest Multiple Listing Service members reported 11,453 pending sales last month, the highest volume since August 2005 when members notched 11,546 mutually accepted offers. Last month also marked the fourth consecutive month of 11,000-plus pending transactions.


Pending Sales Increase by 16%

Inventory down 19.8% Year over Year

Prices up 7.4% Area Wide

Rising prices are prompting some worries about affordability

 

MLS members credit first-time buyers, an influx of relocating workers, and escalating rents for part of the surge.

 

“First time buyers are returning to the market, but cautiously and with…

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4th of July Celebration!

Join The Cascade Team for the Snoqualmie Ridge 4th of July Celebration and Parade!  The Cascade Team Real Estate is proud to serve the Snoqualmie Ridge community and provide FREE sno-cones and give-away prizes for the 10th straight year!

The festivities start at 10:30am at Cascade View Elementary School with a parade.

Show your spirit and decorate your bikes, tricycles, skateboards, scooters, wagons, etc. in red, white, and blue and come walk or ride in the parade as it makes it way to the Community Park!

It’s a free event open to the Snoqualmie community.  So grab your family, your red, white and blue – and see you at the park!

If you would like more information on the Snoqualmie Ridge 4th of July…

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Getting the most for your home or property means doing more than putting a "For Sale" sign out front. In a competitive market where new homes for sale are added daily, your listing needs to be seen in a variety of places in order to stand out. And sometimes the right buyer is waiting out of state, or even in another country. To ensure sure your home gets noticed and sells without a hitch for full market value, understand what working with a top brokerage with the areas best agents and most cutting edge technology means for you.... It could mean the difference between no sale, and the payoff you've been waiting for.

Your Home is your greatest investment! Know these questions and answers before you interview! The difference can cost you thousands!

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$490,000 - 36722 SE Gravenstein CT, Snoqualmie

   Bedrooms: 3
   Bathrooms: 2.5
   Sq. Footage: 2,340
   Year Built: 2004
   Garage Spaces: 2
   Type: Residential
   MLS® Number: 801341
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Cary W Porter
Designated Broker & Owner
425.891.7447
Schedule a Showing
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Call Cary Porter at 425-891-7447. Wonderful Short Sale Opportunity on this beautiful 3BR/2.5BA,large loft/bonus room upstairs. Spacious kitchen w/breakfast nook, eating bar, plenty of counter space & pull-out shelves. Large pantry & utility room (including…

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While training classes are always a very important part of a real estate agents career, we do recognize that these classes can sometimes be a little boring or take up time in the middle of a busy selling season. So to add a little spice we came up with (By copying a local radio shows game Beat The Producer from KISW 99.9) the game "Beat The Broker"


Here are the rules:

  1. Contest try to answer 10 "Pop-Trivia Real Estate Related" questions in 60 seconds.
  2. You only get 3 guesses per question.
  3. You can pass on a question and come back to it if time allows.
  4. The Broker then comes in and tries to answer the same questions with the same 3 rules above.
  5. If the agent wins they get dinner and a movie out from www.TheCascadeTeam.com
  6. If the Broker…

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$330,000 - 436 Shangrila Way Nw, Issaquah

Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2.5
Sq. Footage: 1,090
Year Built: 2004
Garage Spaces: 2
Type: Townhouse / Condo
MLS® Number: 798656
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Cary Porter
Co-Owner/Designated Broker
425.891.7447
Schedule a Showing
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For details contact Cary Porter at 425.891.7447. Stunning views of mountains & wetlands from back deck and master bedroom. 2 bed, 2.5 Bath Condo boast bright and open floorplan that flows from kitchen to family entertaining space. Beautiful kitchen cabinets, pantry &…

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  • Double-Digit Drop in Inventory 
  • Double-Digit Gains in Sold Home Prices
  • Double Digit Gains in Sales
  • Triple-Whammy For Home Buyers

KIRKLAND, Washington (June 4, 2015) – Home buyers are in "full sprint" mode while sellers are stalling, according to brokers from Northwest Multiple Listing Service. As a result, MLS members are juggling severe inventory shortages and multiple offers in many Seattle neighborhoods and beyond.

MLS figures for May show double-digit drops in inventory compared to a year ago and double-digit gains in both sales and prices. Commenting on the numbers, Northwest MLS director Dick Beeson said "The crush between the lack of inventory and desperate buyers may soon generate the next TV reality show! The stressed…

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$365,000 - 14700 114th Ave NE, Kirkland

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Sq. Footage: 1,640
Year Built: 1967
Garage Spaces: 2
Type: Residential
MLS® Number: 797850
OFFERED BY: PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
  Cary W Porter
Designated Broker & Owner
425.891.7447
Schedule a Showing
Request More Info
Call Cary Porter at 425-891-7447: Bank Approved Short Sale at $365k. Needs work but homes in this neighborhood are currently selling at $425 to $450k for similar size. Wonderful opportunity on this 3 bed, 2 bath ranch style home in Kirkland. Easy access to I405 and downtown…

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