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Sellers who have selling experience under their belt, as well as real estate licensees who have "been around the block" know; Everything sells - eventually. What I mean when I say that is there are only so many factors that need to be considered in a property sale. If you owe too much and canno...
11/15/2010
People ask me to let them know if I see any good deals or opportunities to make money from an investment in real estate. When the market is going up, it's hard to buy a property that you can get a positive cash flow from. I've been watching these townhouses and I think they could be an opportun...
11/02/2010
In the Alaska Statewide Multiple Listing Service (MLS) there is a link I check every day. The link is called the "Hot Sheet", or all real estate activity done by real estate licensee's such as New Listings, Contingent offers, Pending Sales, changes made to the listing, Expired and Canceled listi...
11/02/2010
In mid-October, qualifying Alaskans received their annual "Permanent Fund" distribution- at least for those who had direct deposit to their account. This year it was $1,281. Last year, the 2009 check was for $1,305. For the past 29 years (yes! 29 years) the payment has gone up and down each year ...
10/28/2010
One of the least desirable things a real estate licensee has to do from time to time in his "scope of workis rescinding an offer for a buyer who wants out of the deal they have already negotiated. Let me back up to the beginning of the transaction.... When a buyer want to look for a new home, t...
10/18/2010
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When you buy a condo, chances are you are buying a lifestyle. One of the main reason's most people purchase a condo is so they don't have to do yard work or exterior maintenance. Here in Anchorage Alaska, exterior maintenance means snow removal which is a hassle given Anchorage's long winters. O...
10/08/2010
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The buyer LOVED the home! They had been looking for a home with just these features and a floor-plan that worked for their young family. The view was nice. The kitchen worked well. The bedroom was spacious and the family room would accommodate the big screen television and the buyers furnitur...
09/28/2010
I just sold a house! You say, "You are a real estate professional, I would expect you to sell a house!" Let me explain. Back in May, I received a call from a party that owned a home in Anchorage. They had moved from the home 18 months prior. They had tried to sell the home two years ago, wit...
09/16/2010
The optimist in me is always watching for signs the Alaska market is getting stronger. The truth is Alaska has been very lucky compared to many cities. Blessed, even! Still, after 15 consecutive years, prior to 2006, of each year being a little better than the year before, I'd like to get back t...
09/13/2010
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My brother-in-law recently invited the family for a day outing from the small boat harbor in Whittier Alaska. Whittier Alaska is a small town about an hour's drive from Anchorage. The town is located on the water in Prince William Sound. You access Whittier via a tunnel from Portage Glacier. ...
09/08/2010