OPPORTUNITY AWAITS - WHAT'S BEHIND THE INVENTORY FOR Snoqualmie, North Bend and Fall City

Posted by Diego Vitelli on January 18th, 2017

Last week I did a blog about how incredibly low the inventory was/is in Snoqualmie Ridge, Fall City and North Bend (http://nwrealestate.thecascadeteam.com/blog/hows-the-inventory-snoqualmie-north-bend-and-fall-city.html). This week I wanted to put some interactive charts behind my numbers to really give a visual to people about just how low inventory is relative to a year ago. 2016 proved to be a record year with where sales prices reached. Much of it was driven by the extremely low inventory that was available throughout the year. You'll be surprised where the trend is heading into 2017 compared to where it was in 2016 and what that can potentially mean for the market in the year ahead and what it could mean for you if you choose to make this the year to…

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WHAT'S THE INVENTORY LIKE FOR Snoqualmie, North Bend and Fall City?

Posted by Diego Vitelli on January 10th, 2017

If the past is an indicator of the future, taking a look at inventory numbers from last year to current levels, we are seeing that low inventory pattern is still with us as we get the year started which is a good indication that 2017 could turn out to be another record year for home values increases. The last week of 2015 and first week of 2016 saw zero (that's right NO) inventory in all of Snoqualmie. This is an area with approximately 3700 homes as estimated by Snoqualmie Ridge ROA. This year the inventory is up a bit but still relatively low which will also help give an idea of a trend for 2017 where prices will push higher but not likely to be at the same jump year on year as they were on the previous year on year. The demand is still there, so if…

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US HOUSING MARKET FORECAST AND PREDICTIONS 2017

Posted by Diego Vitelli on November 10th, 2016

Here are our U.S. housing market forecasts for 2017.

Housing markets in a handful of metro areas will continue to sizzle in 2017, while the rest of the country could experience a cooling trend. Mortgage rates will likely hover in the 3.5% range for the short term, but could rise above 4% through the first half of 2017. Loan limits could also rise in some parts of the country next year, in response to rising home values.

Let’s take a closer look at these and other housing market forecasts and predictions for 2017.

1. Home prices nationwide to rise 3% – 5% over next 12 months.

In October, the economic research team at Zillow issued this 12-month forecast for the U.S. housing market: “United States home values have gone up 5.1% over the past…

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TRICK OR TREAT WITH NW REAL ESTATE - THE CASCADE TEAM IN SNOQUALMIE RIDGE

Posted by Diego Vitelli on October 19th, 2016

TRICK Or TREAT on Snoqualmie Ridge!

   

The Cascade Team invites you to get your spook on!

Located at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA:  35018 SE Ridge Street, Snoqualmie WA 98065

Saturday, October 22nd from 11am to 2pm.

At this annual event, costumed kiddos will begin their spooktacular adventure at Sno Falls Credit Union where they will pick up their treat bag and passport. Visit participating businesses in your passport, located along the Ridge, collect a passport stamp and a treat until you reach your final destination at the Snoqualmie Valley YMCA. 

At the Y, kids can turn in their completed passports for a special treat!

   

Carnival GamesJoin us for:

• FREE Pumpkins
• Pumpkin Decoration Booth
• Arts & Crafts
…

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BATTLE OF SNOQUALMIE - A Civil War Reenactment (Aug. 13th & 14th)

Posted by Diego Vitelli on August 11th, 2016

Battle of Snoqualmie - A Civil War Reenactment in Snoqualmie, WA

 

Experience for yourself the most turbulent times our country has ever endured - the American Civil War.

Hear the crash and boom of the artillery. Feel the weight of the rifles and packs that the soldiers carried. Meet the fine ladies in their gorgeous dresses. Watch as battles are reenacted, and honor the 700,000 Americans who died as a result of the war.

All this at the Battle of Snoqualmie in the beautiful Cascade mountains, just a short drive from Seattle and Tacoma.

When?

August 13th, 2016 — 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
August 14th, 2016 — 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Where?

Meadowbrook Farm, Boalch Ave, North Bend, WA
Get Directions

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2016 NORTH BEND BLOCK PARTY WITH THE CASCADE TEAM, EASTSIDE JAM AND MT SI SPORTS AND FITNESS

Posted by Diego Vitelli on July 13th, 2016

JOIN US ON SATURDAY, JULY 16TH!

Join The Cascade Team for the North Bend Block Party!  The Cascade Team Real Estate is proud to serve the North Bend community and we look forward to another great experience at this annual celebration of North Bend and all it's great residents and business partnerships that make it one of the most thriving communities in the Northwest! Come by to say hello and get your FREE popcorn and frisbee give-away - We'll be there from 10-6pm!

The North Bend Downtown Block Party and Legends Car Show will be held on Saturday, July 16th noon to 11:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 17th 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Once again the Block Party will have a wonderful lineup of great entertainment, music, activities, tasty local food and drinks for the…

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Home Staging Tips

Posted by Diego Vitelli on June 16th, 2016

 

Preparing your home to sell can sometimes seem overwhelming. Here's the first tip to get your home ready: 

Make sure that the outside of your home looks perfect. If buyer's drive by and think your yard is a mess, they won't even stop the car!!!

Make sure the yard is clear of debris.

Add some color to the front, with new flowers.

Pressure-wash the concrete.

Make sure all of the shrubs are trimmed, so people can see your home.

Make sure the windows are clean inside and out!!!

Store any evidence of animals, this immediately can turn buyers away.

 

Any other questions, please feel free to email me.

 

Good Luck

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Kirkland Developer Takes Multigenerational Living To New Heights

Posted by Diego Vitelli on April 16th, 2016

The number of Americans living in multigenerational households — defined, generally, as homes with more than one adult generation — rose to 56.8 million in 2012, about 18 percent of the total population, from 46.6 million, or 15.5 percent of the population, in 2007, according to Pew Research. By comparison, an estimated 28 million, or 12 percent, lived in such households in 1980.
“People lost jobs, and with tighter household budgets, a lot of homes consolidated,” said Aaron Terrazas, a senior economist at Seattle-based housing website Zillow. “We’re seeing more children living with their parents, and elderly parents moving in with their adult children.” 

In a recent survey by Burns Consulting of 20,000 home shoppers, 44 percent said…

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HELP PUT A SMILE ON A CHILD'S FACE - 11TH ANNUAL PROJECT CRAYON DRIVE

Posted by Diego Vitelli on April 1st, 2016

 

Project Crayon Drive - Celebrating 11 Years!

Help us Brighten a Child's Life!

For the 11th year, The Cascade Team is once again hosting Project Crayon Drive this April! For the young who find themselves at Seattle Children’s Hospital, sometimes the simple things like a coloring book and a few crayons can be as soothing as the trained staff and smiling doctors. Yet, something as simple as crayons often goes overlooked. Each year, Children’s Hospital goes through over 240,000 crayons, but each child only gets a couple to use.

And that’s where The Cascade Team — in partnership with the Children’s Hospital Guild Association and several area merchants — comes in. Throughout the month of April, agents from The Cascade Team will be walking…

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LAKE WA, ISSAQUAH AND EVERETT SCHOOL DISTRICTS GET ENDORSEMENT FOR BOND - MBA AFFORDABLE HOUSING COUNCIL

Posted by Diego Vitelli on February 18th, 2016

"Master Builders Association Affordable Housing Council" Endorses Lake Washington, Issaquah and Everett School District Bond Measures

Bellevue, WA – The Affordable Housing Council (AHC) Board of Directors recently voted unanimously to endorse and provide financial support for the citizens’ campaigns backing the Lake Washington, Issaquah and Everett school districts’ bond measures that will be on the ballot in April.    Affordable Housing Council President Bonnie Geers of Quadrant Homes said of the votes, “The AHC’s decision to support these school bond measures reflects our strong desire to help ensure the Lake Washington, Issaquah and Everett school districts can keep pace with our region’s growth and continue to provide quality…

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