Interest rates have really shot up this month. Within one week the rates moved from 4.5% to 5.5%. Wow, right? Actually, if you can remember, last year's interest rates were in the range of 6-7%. So, 5.5% is not so bad. Some predictions I've heard are that interest rates will never get that low
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06/23/2009
Looking for a home in Anchorage, Alaska? That's great. If you are a first time home buyer, get more information about the First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit. Before jumping into any real estate market, it's important to understand the real estate market trends of that area. If you are interested
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06/23/2009
A Fathers Day Tribute to All the Wonderful Father Out There..... "Anyone Can Be a Father, It Takes a Real Man to Be a Dad" What Makes a Dad God took the strength of a mountain, The majesty of a tree, The warmth of a summer sun, The calm of a quiet sea, The generous soul of nature, The comforting
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06/21/2009
What is this we're hearing about a $15000 first time home buyer tax credit? Bill S. 1230, which was introduced by Senator Johny Isakson (R-GA) and nine cosponsors, might extend the time for being able to bnefit from the first time home buyers tax credit. Not only could an extension be granted,
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06/18/2009
Amid the gloom and doom of the real estate market of this day, with the average home price in America down by 32%, according to Luke Mullins, Moody's economy.com found the top ten housing markets for the next ten years. According to Mullins, although there are booms and busts in the housing marke
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06/16/2009
Beautiful Tri-Level Turnagain home, huge corner lot across the street from a beautiful park/playground! 4 bedrooms, 3 bath, large family room, sunny living room, huge kitchen. Master bedroom opens to brand new decking, new exterior paint. 2 car garage is over 700 square feet, every guys dream! C
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06/13/2009
In an attempt to jump start the economy, the Unitd States Congress passed a bill that was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The bill grants up to $8000 to qualifying first time home buyers. The bill does not supercede the $7,500 tax credit that was available in 2008. Anyone who bought a home
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06/12/2009
The economy in Alaska is based upon many things. But let's not be foolish, we all know the main source of jobs in the great state of Alaska is oil based. We know that oil production and oil availability has declined by 50%. I am wondering what we as Alaskans are going to do to keep up w/ job los
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06/06/2009
You know summer is here in Anchorage when driving around downtown is a challenge. The challenge being all the people walking around having a good time. Whether they are there to shop at the local stores or taste the fine foods (crab legs, beer battered halibut) and beers, it doesn't matter. Sum
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06/06/2009
I met a really nice man and his family at their garage sale. They called me a couple weeks after meeting because they wanted to put their home on the market. They bought the house for over $300,000 in 2006. They wanted to be able to sell and get their $$$ money back (mainly their huge down payme
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06/06/2009