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Here's Alaska real estate market update as of January 19th to 25th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the Anchorage market . During this week, 434 are currently active listings where 46 of which are new listings. 35 listings were pended and 12 were sold. Next is Wasilla market , 333 are active where 33 are of which are new, 24 pended and 6 were sold. Compared to the previous market update , you can see that there are more active for both markets.  There are less sold and more pended listings in both Anchorage and Wasilla markets. See full report: If you want to know more on the latest real estate market update and is interested in buying or selling, give me a call (907) 570-6757 or 907-720-4663.

Did you know that there are several types of property tax exemptions available that may be applicable to you? A residential tax exemption is an amount of value that may be exempt from taxation. In Alaska, there are two. First are the law-required exemptions. Second, are the enacted optional exemptions granted by the taxing authority. If you think you are qualified or would like to know more about any of these tax exemption options, here are some important things to remember: 1.       Residential tax exemptions apply for a property you own and occupy as your primary residence and permanent place of abode. 2.       Application deadline is every 15th of March of the tax year so be sure to apply before then. 3.       It is your responsibility to ensure applications were filed correctly. Be sure to get the receipt of the application by the MOA. 4.       Notify the tax assessor if there were any changes in ownership, use or occupancy of the property to know if you

Here's Alaska real estate market update as of January 12th to January 18th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the Anchorage market . During this week, 425 are currently active listings where 49 of which are new listings. 30 listings were pended and 20 were sold. Next is Wasilla market , 328 are active where 22 are of which are new, 14 pended and 15 were sold. Compared to the previous market update , you can see that there are more active for both markets.  While there are more sold and pended listings in Anchorage, there are slightly less pended and more sold listings in Wasilla market. See full report: If you want to know more on the latest real estate market update and is interested in buying or selling, give me a call (907) 570-6757 or 907-720-4663.

Here's Alaska real estate market update as of January 5th to January 11th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the Anchorage market . During this week, 408 are currently active listings where 38 of which are new listings. 26 listings were pended and 15 were sold. Next is Wasilla market , 319 are active where 24 are of which are new, 17 pended and 9 were sold. Compared to the previous market update , you can see that there are less active for both markets, while there are slightly more pended listings in Anchorage and fewer in Wasilla market. Fewer were sold listings in both markets for this week. See full report: If you want to know more on the latest real estate market update and is interested in buying or selling, give me a call (907) 570-6757 or 907-720-4663.

Are you planning to buy a house? There are ways to save a few bucks when doing so. Just follow these tips Use a trusted and experienced real estate agent Being represented by an agent is vital. When you are with the right real estate who are experienced enough to help you with your home buying, you can save a lot. They can help you negotiate various things in the contract to protect and help you save money that you had no idea possible. Your transaction will go smoothly and you have more chance of getting a good deal out of it. Shop more than one lender Each lender has their own interest rates. It is important to shop for a few and get at least 3-4 loan quotes to compare who offers the best deal. Check and compare not just their interest rates but also estimates of other fees such as origination fee, application fees etc. You may want to read this blog when choosing a lender. The higher the down payment the better If you can pay 20% down payment, pleas

Failing to save the required down payment is one of the main reasons renters having a hard time getting their own dream home. This new year, don’t you think it’s time for you to make some change? Here are a few tips to help you save enough money to get your own home. Have 2 separate accounts Having an extra account solely for saving is one of the best ways to keep you away from spending that hard-earned paycheck you got.  Keeping it one account makes your brain think that you have too much and it will not hurt to spend a little and reward yourself. Keeping your money away from your sight can help you get away from the temptation of spending it. Stay away from shopping Shopping especially online is the most way people impulsively buy things that you may not actually need. It is because it does not hurt and you don't actually feel the cost of purchases. The best way is to set a budget limit for shopping and keep buying wants to a minimum. It may be hard at first b