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Alaska Real Estate Market Update as of April 20th 2019 to April 26th 2019

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Here's Alaska real estate market update as of April 20th 2019 to April 26th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the  Anchorage market . During this week, 506 are currently active listings where 67 of which are new listings. 62 listings were pended and 27 were sold. Next is  Wasilla market , 378 are active where 44 are of which are new, 27 pended and 22 were sold. Compared to the  previous market update,   numbers remained the same with Anchorage market while more active, new and sold listings this week for Wasilla. The market is still hot and remained stable. 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.

What to Know When Buying A Home in Spring

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Have you heard about Spring Home Buying Fever? You are not alone. Spring is the busiest in real estate for most areas because why not? The weather is perfect for home hunting before the new school year begins. So, if you are ready to buy a home this Spring especially around Alaska, read on... 1. Get a neighborhood specialist A local real estate agent who specializes in the area where you want to buy will be one of the core steps you will do when buying a home. Tons of information will be much more available through your realtor which will help your home buying journey much easier. 2. Be prepared to pay list price. Your agent can show you a CMA of your desired home and neighborhood to help you determine the actual value. Be sure to always consider and choose to pay the actual home is worth rather than the seller's asking price. 3. Give the seller something other buyers won't. The market is much hotter in spring so there are more active buyers in this time of th

Alaska Real Estate Market Update as of April 13th 2019 to April 19th 2019

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Here's Alaska real estate market update as of April 13th 2019 to April 19th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the  Anchorage market . During this week, 509 are currently active listings where 63 of which are new listings. 60 listings were pended and 25 were sold. Next is  Wasilla market , 358 are active where 25 are of which are new, 30 pended and 18 were sold. Compared to the  previous market update , most numbers remained the same. The market is getting hot and stable especially in the Spring season. 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.

First Time Home Buyer Guide: The Road Map

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Are you planning to buy a home for the first time? Here's the road map of the home buying process to help you out... If you are ready to buy a home especially in Alaska, call or text us 907 570-6757 or 907-720-4663 so we can help.

Alaska Real Estate Market Update as of April 6th 2019 to April 12th 2019

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Here's Alaska real estate market update as of April 6th to 12th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the  Anchorage market . During this week, 503 are currently active listings where 67 of which are new listings. 61 listings were pended and 21 were sold. Next is  Wasilla market , 368 are active where 39 are of which are new, 26 pended and 26 were sold. Compared to the  previous market update , you can see that there are more active for Anchorage and Wasilla market. There are more pended listings in both Anchorage and Wasilla markets. There are slightly less sold in Anchorage and more sold in Wasilla. The market will continue to get hot as we approach the dry season. 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.

6 Great Benefits of Buying A Home

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Are you thinking of buying your own home? Think no more! Let these 6 reasons convince you into getting one...

Alaska Real Estate Market Update as of March 30th to April 5th 2019

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Here's Alaska real estate market update as of March 30th to April 5th 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the  Anchorage market . During this week, 493 are currently active listings where 75 of which are new listings. 55 listings were pended and 30 were sold. Next is  Wasilla market , 353 are active where 45 are of which are new, 46 pended and 15 were sold. Compared to the  previous market update , you can see that there are more active for Anchorage and slightly less in Wasilla market. There are almost the same sold and pended listings in both Anchorage and Wasilla markets. The market will continue to get hot as we approach the dry season. 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.

WHICH DOWN PAYMENT STRATEGY IS BEST FOR YOU?

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You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from lenders. But there can actually be financial benefits to putting down a small down payment—as low as three percent—rather than parting with so much cash up front, even if you have the money available. THE DOWNSIDE The downsides of a small down payment are pretty well known. You’ll have to pay Private Mortgage Insurance for years, and the lower your down payment, the more you’ll pay. You’ll also be offered a lesser loan amount than borrowers who have a 20-percent down payment, which will eliminate some homes from your search. THE UPSIDE The national average for home appreciation is about five percent. The appreciation is independent from your home payment, so whether you put down 20 percent or three