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Moving into a new home is an exciting time, and you’re probably daydreaming about decor and paint schemes and new furniture. But before you get into the fun stuff, there are some basics you should cover first. Change the locks Even if you’re promised that new locks have been installed in your home, you can never be too careful. It’s worth the money to have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that no one else has the keys to your home. Changing the locks can be a DIY project, or you can call in a locksmith for a little extra money. Steam clean the carpets It’s good to get a fresh start with your floors before you start decorating. The previous owners may have had pets, young children, or just some plain old clumsiness. Take the time to steam clean the carpets so that your floors are free of stains and allergens. It’s pretty easy and affordable to rent a steam cleaner—your local grocery store may have them available. Call an exterminator Prior to move-in,...

Here's Alaska real estate market update as of March 16th to 22nd 2019. Still, on the top of our list is the Anchorage market . During this week, 455 are currently active listings where 50 of which are new listings. 38 listings were pended and 33 were sold. Next is Wasilla market , 367 are active where 29 are of which are new, 26 pended and 17 were sold. Compared to the previous market update , you can see that there are more active for both markets.  There are more sold and pended listings in both Anchorage and Wasilla markets. This is a sign that the real estate market is getting hot. 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 ready to achieve your American dream? Read on to see more reasons for you to buy your own home. Buying a home is a forced savings plan to build wealth Spending is really easy. Everywhere we go, society makes sure that they provide everything including the things we don't even really need plus the easiest way to buy it. In modern times, buying is just a one-tap or one click away. Americans have an average savings of 3-5% over the past 20 years. Let's face it. Most of us do not have the discipline to save. You've got to make your mortgage payment a priority. Part of it goes to interest and the majority goes to the principal so you are forced to save money each month. Owning a home can really give leverage at some point in your life. You can sell it more than the price you paid for it in the future or you can rent it. You can always do something for it. Inflation Hedge A home is an investment that is considered to provide protection against ...

It's this time of the year again where Alaskans celebrate Fur Rendezvous Festival in Anchorage. We only have a few days before this festival ends. Fur Rendezvous Festival or just Fur Rondy is an annual winter festival held in Anchorage in late February and is tagged as the largest winter festival in North America. It started in 1935 when Anchorage only had 3000 residents and was very isolated so Vern Johnson organized a sports tournament to lift spirits and bring the community together. It was timed to coincide with the rendezvous which helped increased activities. Winters were difficult in Alaska and this festival helped people to socialize and exercise especially after long dark winter months. Early events included hockey, skiing, boxing, dog sled race, and even basketball. City bonfire and parade were also enjoyed by many. Over the years, it became popular even with people outside Anchorage. It is later on renamed to Winter Sports Tournament and Fur Rendezvou...

Are you planning to buy your first home for the first time? We can tell that being a first-time home buyer is exciting yet also stressful and overwhelming. So, here are 10 crucial tips to help make your homeownership journey a little less bumpy. 1. Get a copy of your credit report. 2. Improve your score for best rates. 3. Get pre-approved before house hunting. 4. See what type of loans you qualify for. 5. Hire a real estate agent. 6. Know your down payment options. 7. The budget for closing costs and other expenses. 8. Make a list of must-haves for your home. 9. Let your agent schedule house tours. 10. Search for a house that fits your lifestyle. I.e. work life, school life, kids, pets, etc. Hope these tips could help. If you are ready for your big purchase and looking for a home around Alaska, we can guide and help you throughout the process. Call or text us at 907 570-6757 or 907-720-4663.

Are you planning to invest in a rental property? Whether it is a condo, multi or single family home, how would you know if it's going to be a good investment? Here are a few ways to determine if the property will be a good investment or not. Is the selling price competitive in the market? How's the comparative market analysis of the rental property? Will there be repairs needed or it is move-in ready? Is it reasonably priced? It is important to compare the property to other properties with similar characteristics that were sold recently. This can help you determine if the property is over-priced or relatively cheap. If it’s cheap, you have to research more because it may be priced low for a reason. Your local realtor can greatly help you with this. How much will be the potential rent price? Do an analysis for its potential performance. Determine the average market rate rent by checking comparables from different rental websites online. Be sure to c...

A starter home is a small, economical house or condo that meets the requirements of people buying their first home. Are you ready to buy your own home for the first time? Have you also considered getting a starter home? Do you think this is the right home for you? Read on to see if you're ready. You have a next plan in mind You wanted to ease your homeownership journey by purchasing your own home but this is not the final plan you have in mind. Do you see yourself staying put in your first home for the long haul? Is the home's location perfect for the present and future you? Does it fit your current and your future lifestyle? If not, a starter home may be right for you especially when you haven't experienced most of those big moments in life. You can sell or rent your starter home as soon as you can afford your dream forever home. You are just learning home maintenance If you are fresh from renting or your parent's house where you nev...