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  The process of moving can seem daunting, but with a little help from a reliable moving company, a lot of stress can be relieved. Here are some tips to make sure your belongings are in safe hands. 1. Get references from friends and family.  You should always do your research thoroughly, reading reviews and local articles or blogs, however, nothing is stronger than a good recommendation from a trusted friend, family member, neighbor or your realtor. 2. Require them to take inventory and do a walkthrough. A strong, reputable moving company will take steps to evaluate the job ahead of time, including taking inventory of your belonging that need to be moved and doing a walkthrough to note stairways, doorways etc. 3. Understand the contract you are signing. A contract with your moving company should include the following: description and scope of services, pricing whether it is fixed price or hourly rate, date/s of pickup, delivery date/s, liability and claims protection, and if t...

    Your home is your oasis. A place to kick back and relax from your day. So, why not invest in some items that can boost the zen in your home? Check out the tips below to help you achieve ultimate bliss!   Introduce calming scents. A calming scent, like lavender, valerian, camomile, and bergamot, can do wonders for easing stress or anxiety. Find candles that incorporate these scents or purchase essential oils and diffusers.   Drown out the noise. Having trouble sleeping due to distracting outside noises? A sound machine might be the solution. Most of them offer several sounds to choose from including natural noises, fan sound effects, and white noise   Wake up more naturally. Studies have shown that waking up to natural light can allow you to start your day with more energy and in a better mood. However, if you can’t wake to real sunlight, a wake-up light can also get the job done. In addition to simulating the sunrise and sunset, many incorporate natural wa...

  Here's the Alaska Residential Real Estate Market Update for November 2020.

  Here's Alaska real estate market update for November 14th - 20th, 2020. On the top of our list is the Anchorage market. During this week, 311 are currently active listings where 32 of which are new listings. 28 listings were pending and 52 were sold. See Alaska's full report:

  Owning a rental property is a great way to develop your net worth and earn some extra income. It comes with a lot of responsibility and can be intimidating especially if it is your first time owning a rental. Here are some tips to help you on your journey as a first-time landlord. Research If you are a novice in real estate, it's important to always do some research. Learn to understand the demand on your market to know the competitive rental fees you can charge and if those fees will cover your expenses in having the rental property including the down payment, mortgage, utilities, maintenance etc. Ask your self relevant questions like “are the rental properties in your area appreciating? Will this be worth the investment? Be strategic in the short and long term to be a successful landlord. Learn and understand rental laws in your state to protect yourself. Know about security deposit rules, tenant notice laws, any inspections and licenses you will need, . Are there any laws in i...

  Here's Alaska real estate market update for September 26th - October 2nd, 2020. On the top of our list is the Anchorage market . During this week, 403 are currently active listings where 62 of which are new listings. 65 listings were pending and 63 were sold. See Alaska's full report: If you want to know more about the latest real estate market update and are interested in buying or selling, give me a call (907) 570-6757 or 907-720-4663.  

  On your real estate journey, you will hear a lot about the property deed and title. They are both important in owning real estate so it is essential to know the differences between them. A title is a concept and the deed is a document that coincides both the right to and the physical representation of the ownership of a property.  What is a deed? A deed is filed as a part public record with the city, county or state and often accessible online via the local tax assessor's office. It is a document that shows a change in ownership has occurred in a sale. t is the physical representation of the ownership transfer. It states the name of both the buyer and the seller of the property with their signatures to confirm the transfer of ownership.  There are different types of deeds but the most common are general warranty deed, special warranty or grant deed, quitclaim deed, bargain and sale deed. What is a title? A title states the actual right of ownership. It determines the ow...