It's a half-full glass in the monthly Architectural Billing Index from the American Association of Architects.

The national index hit 55.2 in September, up from 53.0 in August. The other two indexes AIA reports, inquiries and new contracts are also up.

These data are a nine- to 12-month leading indicator of anticipated construction starts.

In the ABI, any number over 50 means a rising trend, under 50 is a drop from the previous month.

In the West region, which includes Arizona, the index in September dipped slightly to 54.2 from 54.4 in August, but the index for the region is in the fourth month of a rebound from declining trends from April and May.

"Strong demand for apartment buildings and condominiums has been one of the main drivers in

At The Cascade Team Real Estate events like this are a part of who we are. We want to be more than just your local real estate agent, we are part of your community. Agents and Broker who participate in great community service events like this one and the many others we support throughout our communities are recognized with our highest honor:

The SOS Designation Achievement

The Cascade Team invites you to get your spook on!

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

Join us for:

• FREE Treat Bags
• Carnival Games
• FREE Pumpkins
• Pumpkin Decoration Booth
• Arts & Crafts
• Bounce Houses

Don’t forget your costume!

If you would like more information on this event please visit

Real estate is fun, exciting and can be contagious, some say infectious, and yes…even hereditary. Families with generation after generation of real estate agents are more common than anyone would think.

They’re also pretty easy to spot. Here are six signs you’re raising an agent and you’ll be coaching your “little ones” through managing their first closings one day.

1. The Mobile Lemonade Stand

When your seven year old starts strategically placing (and moving) his or her lemonade stand in efforts to bring in the big bucks, you might have a deal-maker on your hands. An innate sense of the importance of location is a clear sign that a kid has a closer’s charisma running through their veins. My son Keenan used to have a lemonade stand he would

In the housing market, the best deal doesn’t always come with the lowest price.
Price vs. Payments - If you’re financing your purchase, you’ll probably never come close to paying the actual price. You’re making a comparatively small down payment and then paying interest on the loan until you refinance or sell. Yes, you will have a higher payment if you pay more for the home, but an extra $10,000 of mortgage money can add less than $50 per month on a low-rate, 30-year loan.

Relative Prices - Our natural tendency to pay as little as possible is not as meaningful for an investment, such as a home, as it is for a consumable. In this case, what you pay now can affect your sales price later. There may be little difference in total earnings if you pay less

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Another great class this morning at The Cascade Team Agent Support Center. Thank you to Roger Savy and Absolute Mortgage. This is a wonderful class that can help assist you not only in business, but also in your daily lives and dealing with your spouse or children and really anyone you meet and know.

Our Local Real Estate Team

Cascade Team Real Estate agents are proactive in serving their customers, studying the market and touring homes, so they can provide the most accurate housing market data for their you their client. This helps you better understand the competitive environment, pricing strategies and provides an edge in the negotiation process.  Our goal is to always meet and exceed your expectations.  We

Here is your chance to be part of an innovative Real Estate Brokerage that's changing how things are done.

We are a FULL Service company with a comprehensive marketing plan, great training and support, and great agents! We save our clients thousands on the sale of their home, give them the support and service level they want, and in the process are building a name for ourselves that is second to none!

Contact Janet Jolly-Porter: janet@TheCascadeTeam.com or 425-830-6743 to set up your appointment to learn more.

Training: See current training schedule HERE

Every month The Cascade Team provides professional training in our state-of-the-art agent support center. Certified clock-hour instructors provide you FREE clock hour

Even though I talk to him several times a day on the phone it’s great to have my friend and business partner Doug Young up from Arizona this week. I have missed you tons Doug. Here is Doug teaching a Tech-Tools class in our new Agent Support Center. If you haven’t made it by the Issaquah office later come in and visit our new 2200 sq ft office located in the same building in Gilman Village just now occupying the space above the quilt shop. There is a hard-wired agent room with 5 high-speed internet ports, and work room with copy, fax, etc, A marketing room, full kitchen, and training room that can seat up to 40 people.

See our upcoming training schedule here!