Buying your first home is one of the biggest decisions you are going to make in your life. A lot of people relate buying the first home to the current market condition. However, the main factor to consider is your personal finance. Are you financially ready for your first home? 5 Signs you are ready for your first home You are ready with a budget: Homeownership comes at a cost and it is important to be financially ready for the house. Do some research and get an idea of the cost of homeownership in your area. You need to consider the additional expenses such as utility bills, property taxes, maintenance cost, home insurance, and homeowner association fees. If the total cost is within your budget, you are ready to buy your first home. Reliable income source: Buying your first home will p... 10/21/2013

With the winter approaching your door steps, how do you plan to keep yourself warm? Winter is a time of repairs and we need to get our home ready for the season. If you are a little low on your winter-repair budget, here are a few ideas to lower your investment bills and keep your home perfectly safe during the cold season. 8 Tips to prepare your home for the winter season ·         Check your heating system: You are going to need efficient heating for the winter and it is best to call a certified technician to check the heating system. It will cost you around $100 to get the inspection done. It will ensure that your heating works as per the requirement and you would not have to undergo any repairs during the season. ·         Avoid Ice Dams: Your children might love watching icicles ov... 10/16/2013

Homes Near Kincaid Elementary School in Anchorage AKKincaid Elementary School, 4900 Raspberry Road, Anchorage, AK 99502Find all for sale Homes Near Kincaid Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Kincaid Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Kincaid Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Kincaid Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Kincaid Elementary School Area, check out Anchorage AK School... 10/14/2013

Homes Near Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage AKSand Lake Elementary School, 7500 Jewel Lake Road, Anchorage, AK 99502Find all for sale Homes Near Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Sand Lake Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Sand Lake Elementary School Area, check out Anch... 10/14/2013

Homes in Lakeridge Neighborhood in Anchorage AKFind similar homes for sale to the Homes in Lakeridge Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. These South Anchorage homes have a super convenient location in South Anchorage AK near Jewel Lake.  You will feel right at home in the Homes in Lakeridge Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Home in Lakeridge Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Affordable Spacious HomesThe one and two story homes you would expect to find for sale in the Lakeridge Neighborhood in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 800 and 1900 square feet.  The average home is about 1500 square feet.  Most of these homes were built back in the 1980's and 1990's, with the last home completed in 2002.  The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with two b... 10/14/2013

Homes in Sunset Manor Neighborhood in Anchorage AKFind similar homes for sale to the Homes in Sunset Manor Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. These South Anchorage homes have a super convenient location in South Anchorage AK.  You will feel right at home in the Homes in Sunset Manor Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Home in Sunset Manor Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Affordable Spacious HomesThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Sunset Manor Neighborhood in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 1600 and 5000 square feet.  The average home is about 2500 square feet.  Most of these homes were built back in the 1970's and 1980's.  There are newer homes that have been built since then.  Most homes have been extensively remodeled and renovate... 10/14/2013

Homes in Southwood Park Neighborhood in Anchorage AKFind similar homes for sale to the Homes in Southwood Park Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. These South Anchorage homes have a super convenient location near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport.  You will feel right at home in the Homes in Southwood Park Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Home in Southwood Park Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Affordable Spacious HomesThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Southwood Park Neighborhood in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 500 and 3300 square feet.  The average home is about 1700 square feet.  Most of these homes were built back in the 1950's and 1960's.  There are newer homes that have been built since then.  Most homes have bee... 10/10/2013

Policy Changes in Home Mortgage: How does it affect your mortgage eligibility?     Real estate industry has shown significant signs of improvements in the past few years. According to the latest industry analysis, several changes are being carried out in the process of getting a home mortgage. The government is trying to shrink its role in the mortgage industry and it is quite possible that the eligibility rate for home mortgages could drop significantly in the next few years. If you are trying to get a mortgage, here are some important changes that might affect your mortgage eligibility.    Increase in interest rates: According to the experts, there are chances that the interest rates might increase on home mortgages. The improvement in economy will affect the efforts of the federal au... 10/10/2013

Homes in Sportsmens Point Neighborhood in Anchorage AKFind similar homes for sale to the Homes in Sportsmens Point Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. These South Anchorage homes have a super convenient location near Sand Lake.  You will feel right at home in the Homes in Sportsmens Point Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Home in Sportsmens Point Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. Affordable Spacious HomesThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Sportsmens Point Neighborhood in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 2000 and 6000 square feet.  The average home is about 3600 square feet.  Most of these homes were built back in the 1980's and 1990's.  There are a few newer homes that have been built since then.  Most homes have been extensively re... 10/10/2013

Homes in Towne East Neighborhood in Anchorage AKFind similar homes for sale to the Homes in Towne East Neighborhood in Anchorage AK. These East Anchorage homes have a super convenient location near JBER.  You will feel right at home in the Homes in Towne East Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Home in Towne East Neighborhood in Anchorage AK.Affordable Spacious HomesThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Towne East Neighborhood in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 600 and 5000 square feet.  The average home is about 2200 square feet.  Most of these homes were built back in the 1970's and early 1980's.  There are a few newer homes that have been built since then.  Most homes have been extensively remodeled and renovated over the y... 10/10/2013

Cedar Crest Condos in Anchorage AKFind similar condos for sale to the Cedar Crest Condos in Anchorage AK. 5300 East 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99508These cozy condos have a super convenient location near JBER.  Secure building with an elevator and well-kept grounds will make you feel right at home in the Cedar Crest Condos in Anchorage AK.Request a custom evaluation for your Cedar Crest Condo in Anchorage AK.Affordable Secure CondosThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Cedar Crest Condos in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 600 and 1200 square feet.  These homes were built back in the early 1980's.  Most condos have been extensively remodeled and renovated over the years.  The smallest condos in the building start with one bedroom while the larger floor plans... 10/09/2013

US Government Shutdown: Ease in Government Loan Processing during Shutdown   Good news for the prospective Homebuyers! Are you planning to purchase a new house during Government shutdown? The initial speculations indicated that the government shutdown might affect the federal mortgage processing services. The US Department of Housing and Urban Development released a relieving statement that government-backed mortgages will continue to process loans during the shutdown.   In addition to it, FHA also stated that a limited number of staff would remain functional for the processing of new single-family home applications. It is considered as an important step to maintain the stability of the mortgage industry in US. According to the records, 45 percent of the overall government-backed mortga... 10/09/2013

Rosewood Park Condos in Anchorage AKFind similar condos for sale to the Rosewood Park Condos in Anchorage AK.These cozy townhouse style condos have a super convenient location.  Modern design and well-kept grounds will make you feel right at home in the Rosewood Park Condos in Anchorage AK. Affordable Modern TownhomesThe homes you would expect to find for sale in the Rosewood Park Condos in Anchorage AK are generally going to range between 11000 and 1900 square feet.  Most of the homes were built back in the late 1990's and early 2000's.  The smallest homes in the neighborhood start with two bedrooms while the larger floor plans have a three or four bedroom layout.  Each home has an attached and heated two car garage and a small fenced in private yard.  Floor plans feature spacious and ... 10/09/2013

Homes Near Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage AKCreekside Park Elementary School, 7500 E 6TH AVE, Anchorage, AK 99504Find all for sale Homes Near Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Creekside Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Creekside Park Elementar... 10/08/2013

Homes Near Nunaka Valley Elementary School in Anchorage AKNunaka Valley Elementary School, 31905 TWINING DRIVE, Anchorage, AK 99504Find all for sale Homes Near Nunaka Valley Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Nunaka Valley Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Nunaka Valley Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Nunaka Valley Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Nunaka Valley Elementary ... 10/07/2013

Homes Near Scenic Park Elementary School in Anchorage AKScenic Park Elementary School, 3933 Patterson Road, Anchorage, AK 99504Find all for sale Homes Near Scenic Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Scenic Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Scenic Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Scenic Park Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Scenic Park Elementary School Area, ... 10/06/2013

Homes Near Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage AKSusitna Elementary School, 7500 Tyone Circle, Anchorage, AK 99504Find all for sale Homes Near Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily.  Homes Near Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Susitna Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo see local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Susitna Elementary School Area, check out Anchorage AK School ... 10/05/2013

Homes Near Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage AKBaxter Elementary School, 2911 Baxter Road, Anchorage, AK 99504Find all for sale Homes Near Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Baxter Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Baxter Elementary School Area, check out Anchorage AK School Reports o... 10/05/2013

Homes Near Spring Hill Elementary School in Anchorage AKSpring Hill Elementary School, 9911 Lake Otis Parkway, Anchorage, AK 99507. Find all for sale Homes Near Spring Hill Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Spring Hill Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Spring Hill Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Spring Hill Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Spring Hill Elementary School Ar... 10/04/2013

Homes Near Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage AKTudor Elementary School, 1666 Cache Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507. Find all for sale Homes Near Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage AK.  Our for sale property information is a direct feed from Alaska MLS and is updated several times daily. Homes Near Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage AK have easy access to schools, parks, trails, shopping, and dining.  You will love coming home to the Homes Near Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage AK every day!To find out what your Home Near Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage AK is worth, fill out this simple form.Awesome SchoolsTo get local school scores and more information about the High School and Middle School serving the Tudor Elementary School Area, check out Anchorage AK School Reports on my web... 10/04/2013