fairbanks ak real estate: Fairbanks Alaska Homes For Sale - Doyon Estates - 99701 - 07/23/09 11:07 PM
Fairbanks Alaska Homes For Sale in Doyon Estates - 99701
Doyon Estates is one of Fairbanks newest residential developments.  Homes in Doyon Estates are sought after due to the neighborhoods proximity to the new east Fairbanks shopping district, downtown Fairbanks and the University of Alaska. It's also a short five-minute drive to Fort Wainwright.
Single Family homes in Doyon Estates - 99701
Fantastic single family home built by Darrell Russell of Denali Builders.

Beautiful cedar-sided home by Roger Burks of Aurora Builders.

View a slideshow of homes in Doyon Estates.
Currently there are five homes for sale in Doyon … (5 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Fairbanks Condominium Directory - 2008 Market Review - 02/01/09 05:31 PM
Fairbanks Alaska Condominiums... All the benefits of home ownership without all the work. Sound good? If so, a Fairbanks condominium might be perfect. Fairbanks has a wide variety of condominium projects to choose from starting with a cozy 1 bedroom 1 bath flat for $88,000 to a stunning new condominium development on the Chena River for $350,000. Most Fairbanks condominium fees include heating oil/natural gas, water/sewer, lawn care, snow removal, refuse service, structural insurance and building maintenance. There are a handful of condominiums that include everything listed above except heating oil/natural gas. For those select developments the condominium fees are generally … (4 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: No place like a Fairbanks home for the holidays... - 12/22/08 07:02 PM
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fairbanks ak real estate: Ridin' the Rails... AKRR Style - 12/07/08 07:35 PM

Like my buddy Richard Weisser, I am very much a train buff. My paternal grandfather was an engineer for Norfolk Southern, so perhaps I come by it naturally. Kathy, however, tends to think it's just a guy thing.
One of the activities we schedule for our summer visitors is a ride on the Alaska Railroad. The railroad maintains regular twice-daily summer passenger service between Fairbanks, Denali National park, Talkeetna and Anchorage.
While the scenery and service is spectacular no matter where you sit, be sure to opt for the new 89' domed GoldStar Service rail cars for an unforgettable … (18 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Fairbanks Ak Real Estate November 2008 Market Review - 12/06/08 09:49 PM
The economic carnival ride continues... Between the roller coaster ride the stock market has been on, the volatility of the overall national economy, plummeting oil prices (good for prices at the pump but bad for an energy based state economy) and a slowing real estate market it's been quite the month. There's been a lot of talk about the falling oil prices (which is a topic for another post) but many I'm talking to are concerned about the overall effect on our local economy. We are arguably an energy based economy, which means as the price of crude slides, so goes … (11 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Happy Halloween - 10/31/08 03:46 AM
Well, it's that time of year again. Time to get dressed up as nuns and go bar hopping. ha. Just kidding. It's time to let the kids and grandkids go from door to door in an organized panhandling troupe in hops of scoring lots of sweet treats. Thanks to a grant from the Alaska Highway Safety Office, officers from the Fairbanks Police Department, the University of Alaska Fairbanks Police Department and Volunteers in Policing will be patrolling city neighborhoods between 5:30 - 9:00PM giving out glow sticks to trick or treaters. These glow sticks will help Fairbanks trick or treaters be … (21 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Are you ready for it... - 10/17/08 11:26 PM
Surviving a Fairbanks Winter
By: Fairbanks Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton This morning the thermometer outside my kitchen window said it was a balmy -12. Yep. That's twelve degrees BELOW zero. Brrr. If this is your first foray into the arctic you might be feeling as though you've been dropped off in an icy abyss. Take heart, this will feel warm at -60, I promise. First things first though; winter survival. Take it seriously, as old man winter can be an unforgiving old coot. Alaska is an outdoor enthusiasts paradise. With millions of acres of unspoiled wilderness right out our … (45 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: She walks in beauty like the night... - 10/14/08 06:22 AM
Of cloudless climes and starry skies,
And all that's best of dark and bright
Meets in her aspect and her eyes;
Thus mellow'd to that tender light
Which Heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less,
Had half impair'd the nameless grace
Which waves in every raven tress
Or softly lightens o'er her face,
Where thoughts serenely sweet express
How pure, how dear their dwelling-place. And on that cheek and o'er that brow
So soft, so calm, yet eloquent,
The smiles that win, the tints … (39 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: A nasty little five letter word... - 10/09/08 05:52 AM
I've been called a lot of things in my time... some were glowing and syrupy sweet and admittedly there were a few don't bear repeating in mixed company. Yesterday, however, I had the unfortunate opportunity to explain one of the more unsavory five letter words to a Realtor colleague. Usury According to Black's Law: "The charging of an illegal rate of interest. An illegally high rate of interest..." i.e. robbery, stealing, exploitation... Recently I met with a potential client who was interested in putting several parcels of vacant land up for sale. They were originally purchased with the intent to develop … (83 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Fairbanks AK Recycling Event - 10/02/08 09:21 PM
By: Fairbanks AK Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton In this case it is easy being green. Alaska Green Star is holding a fall recycling event this Saturday and Monday from 10:00AM - 4:00PM in the back parking lot of the Westmark Hotel on 8th and Noble (Google Maps Link). Green Star collected 12 tons from the recycling drive in April - a number they're hoping to match or exceed. According to the National Safety Council approximately 41 million computers became outdated in 2004 and 63 million in 2005. That number was expected to reach upwards of 500 million in 2007. Research … (9 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Heating your Fairbanks Ak home this winter - 10/01/08 09:34 PM
By: Fairbanks AK Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton With energy costs in Alaska still some of the highest in the nation, it's no surprise that the cost of heating fuel has been a major topic of discussion in Fairbanks lately. While my crystal ball is on the fritz it's a fairly safe bet that heating costs will be significantly higher this winter than last. However, there are some things you can do to ease the pain of seeing the fuel invoice hanging on your door. Shopping for the best price goes without saying, but don't forget to see what programs are … (9 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: I'm so not ready.... - 09/30/08 02:26 PM
I knew it was coming.... it's as regular as Uncle Herb and his fiber pills, but I'm still not ready. This afternoon around1:15 snow started to fall in Fairbanks and the Tanana Valley. What started as a few flakes has turned into a downright flurry. As always happens folks seem to forget how to drive when the snow shows up. REMEMBER, the brakes are NOT your friend. Slow down, take your time, give yourself a few extra minutes to get where you're going. It's not worth an accident. Wow. What a difference 24 hours makes. … (35 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Fairbanks AK Real Estate - 2970 Drum Avenue - 09/28/08 06:52 PM
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fairbanks ak real estate: Honoring Military Spouses - 09/22/08 06:42 PM
Military Spouse of the Year Award - Now Accepting Nominations Although praise is deservedly lavished on military service members serving this country, we sometimes overlook their support system at home; their military spouses. Long deployments to far away lands are no easy task. Military service members are in harms way and away from the family they love for extended periods of time. The wives and husbands left at home have an equally daunting task in that they're charged with keeping the home fires burning. In recognition of their countless contributions and sacrifices, Military Spouse Magazine is accepting nominations for the 2009 … (17 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Sell our home? Nah, we just like the sign. - 09/19/08 11:54 PM
This will undoubtedly go down as one of the most bizarre days I've had in real estate since... well, ever. I spent the morning with a very nice couple from Offutt, AFB looking to move back to Alaska next spring when they retire. After meeting them for coffee this morning to go over our list of homes to see and review the information packages we set off to see if we could find their dream home. Prospect #1 - Advertised as a "stunning charmer" by an obviously far sighted listing agent. It was anything but. I swear I saw bigfoot under … (45 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Excellence in Education - University of Alaska Fairbanks - 02/27/08 03:12 PM
Your real estate resource for Fairbanks and Interior Alasaka
 

The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus is the flagship of the Univeristy of Alaska Statewide System. UAF holds the honor of being one of the few, but certainly the northernmost, of America's Land, Sea and Space Grant institutions, offering 25 certificates and 161 degrees in 115 disciplines ranging from bachelors to Ph.Ds.
Originally founded with a federal land grant in 1915 (44 years before Alaska Statehood) on what was a federal Agricultural Experiment Station, the University of Alaska, then known as the Alaska Agricultural College and School of Mines, was … (7 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Are you listening to Chicken Little? - 12/28/07 04:53 PM
Years ago we had the opportunity to invest in a global energy fund. At the time we were relatively new to managing our own investments. As a result we tracked the funds movement on what seemed like an hourly basis. At the end of the first year saw a return of almost 61%. Feeling confident we let it ride even after it leveled off. One morning I checked the value and found we had lost 8%... then 11%. By the time I sold everything we 'lost' 14%. Or did we? Looking at the value of our shares when we bought vs … (12 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: How to recognize a 'good deal.' - 12/27/07 09:01 AM
While it's true that the US housing market is not as healthy as it was even a year ago, it's important to remember that real estate is local. Overall, Fairbanks Alaska real estate prices, for example, are up 5.1% from 2006. Prices for existing homes are up 6% from 2006. Not every segment of the real estate market is in a decline. Although price is important, it's but one of a multitude of factors that go into most buyers decision making process. Age, condition, location, school district, proximity to work, schools, etc. all come together to make a particular property a … (11 comments)

fairbanks ak real estate: Hardball w/ Matthews & Deutsch - 12/19/07 08:59 PM
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fairbanks ak real estate: Feds Cut Key Interest Rate - 12/13/07 08:08 PM
The Federal Reserve recently announced a quarter point rate cut in both the target federal funds rate and the discount rate, in part, to provide some buoyancy to the housing market. The additional rate cuts were designed to keep the U.S. economy on track, despite a housing slump and a schizophrenic financial market. Discount rate? Federal funds rate? What's the difference and what does it mean to consumers? Banks have two avenues from which to borrow federally insured funds. The discount rate, which applies to monies borrowed directly from the Federal Reserve, via the twelve regional Federal Reserve Banks, and the … (2 comments)