fairbanks realtors: Bullwinklette and Friends - 04/09/09 06:32 AM
One of the tidbits we always pass along to folks new to Alaska is to mind your pets and children when outside and never leave them unattended. Bears, wolves, and moose are routinely spotted in local neighborhoods. While we're a little bigger than the fictional town of Cicely on Northern Exposure, … (55 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks AK Real Estate - 2970 Drum Avenue - 09/29/08 01:52 AM
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fairbanks realtors: Sell our home? Nah, we just like the sign. - 09/20/08 06:54 AM
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 … (45 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Month in Review August 2008 - 09/17/08 06:31 PM
Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Month in Review - August 2008
What a crazy month. We bid adieu to Lehman, then watched as Bank of America swallowed Merrill Lynch and now the Fed has nationalized AIG. Rumors of a similar fate surround the few other giants left standing. The real estate and … (6 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: $3,269 - 09/05/08 09:15 PM
Folks have been speculating on the number for weeks. How much will it be? Today the wondering ended with an announcement by Lt. Governor Sean Parnell this morning that the 2008 Permanent Fund Dividend amount would be $2,069 plus an additional one time resource rebate of $1,200 to all eligible Alaskans. … (20 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Is it over already? - 09/04/08 04:59 AM
What, just a short time ago, was a lush green lawn has turned into a bed of golden birch and aspen leaves. I love the colors of fall but I'm just not sure I'm ready to usher in another fall/winter season just yet. Where the hell is Al Bore-Gore and … (45 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: The check's in the mail... - 08/21/08 05:14 AM
With spiraling fuel costs putting many Interior Alaska families in the unenviable position of having to choose between food or heat, the Governor and Legislature have decided to take action.
While it can't be described as a perfect solution... I'm not even sure one exists… the Governor and Legislature have … (26 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Jack frost nipping at my nose.... - 08/20/08 04:16 AM
Alright, we put up with the frigid winter temps, the slick icy roads and the diminished daylight for the majority of the year so we can have warm, dry arctic desert summers. I don't know where our summer went this year but it certainly won't be described as warm and dry. … (32 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: A two Gold medal family - 08/20/08 04:16 AM
Former Fairbanksan and UAF multiple national champion, Matt Emmons, has won the Silver in the 50 meter prone rifle event in Beijing. Emmons won the Gold for the same event at the 2004 Summer Olympics.
Together with his wife, Olympic sport shooting champion Kateřina Kůrková of the Czech Republic, they … (1 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska - Bucking the 'Zillow' trends... - 08/12/08 12:59 PM
This morning I open up the 'net and start reading the news (my how times have changed I tell you) and the first article I come across is from Bloomberg; One third of new owners owe more than house is worth. "Almost one-third of U.S. homeowners who bought in the last … (19 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: True Confessions: I love short red heads... - 08/07/08 02:31 AM
Can you blame me?
Dear Diary... Kathy has been laughing at me lately. We've been puppy sitting this little angel for the past week and for someone who didn't have much use for four legged pillows a few years ago, this little munchkin has stolen my heart. I'm gonna catch the … (40 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Schandelmeier Joins Yukon Quest - 08/05/08 02:39 PM
Yukon Quest organizers appoint John Schandelmeier as trail coordinator.
In response to critics who argued the Quest trail was poorly maintained, the Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race appointed Quest veteran John Schandelmeier for a newly created trail coordinator position.
Schandelmeier has completed 16 Yukon Quest Races and won two; once … (8 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Spaulding Interiors - "The" furniture store in Fairbanks - 08/03/08 05:33 AM
Since when does a new house mean new furniture? If you ask Kathy it's in the fine print on page 43 of the marriage contract. I don't know where my reading glasses are so I'll have to take her word for it.
We've built several homes over the years and … (9 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Eielson AFB to host the President & First Lady - 08/02/08 05:34 PM
The White House announced today that President and Mrs. Bush will make a stop at Eielson Air Force Base en route to South Korea and Thailand before spending three days at the Olympics in Beijing, China. Officially designated as a refueling stop veterans and active duty personnel from both Fort Wainwright … (17 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Chena River Flood Declaration - Fairbanks Alaska - 08/01/08 02:19 PM
Chena River Flood Declaration - Fairbanks Alaska
Houston, we've got a problem.
It's official. We're a disaster area. The Fairbanks North Star Borough issued a disaster deceleration this morning. Citing damage to more than 500 homes, the Borough Assembly has requested emergency assistance from Governor Palin. The last time the Tanana … (17 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska - Real Estate Review - 7/20/2008 - 7/26/2008 - 07/29/08 02:54 PM
Hi, Folks. It looks like the Fairbanks real estate market is still somewhat in flux. Existing home sales continue to dominate the market. New construction homes are still relatively soft despite a current Energy Efficiency rebate offering from Alaska Housing.
Lets get the bad news out of the way first. This … (6 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska; New home buyer finds money in house... - 07/22/08 06:56 PM
... and you can too!
ANOTHER NEW HOME SOLD
Another smart Fairbanks home buyer just qualified for the $7,500 new construction rebate. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home on a wooded one-acre lot qualifies for the new construction Energy Efficiency Rebate from AHFC.
In the past five years more than 460 … (9 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Review - 6/22/2008 - 6/28/2008 - 07/01/08 01:53 AM
Fairbanks Real Estate - Week in Review - 6/22/2008 - 6/28/2008
Jesse Clifton, Broker Associate
Do you remember the story about the little engine that could? Just like that little engine the Fairbanks real estate market is surviving the housing slump that has derailed many real estate markets around the … (9 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: The weather is here.... wish you were beautiful - 06/27/08 07:16 PM
Sorry folks, I couldn't resist. The sun is shining with only a few clouds in the sky - for now. It's supposed to rain later today and tomorrow but it won't matter. The worst day of fishing beats the best day of working, right?
We made it down to our … (36 comments)
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fairbanks realtors: 9th Army Band Free Concert - Fairbanks Noel Wein Library - 06/26/08 03:57 AM
The 9th Army Band, stationed at Fort Wainwright, has an upcoming concert performance on June 26, 2008 at 7:00PM at the Noel Wien Library.
Tuba Player MSG Roger Ridenour leads the ensemble that features 1SG James Thaxter and SFC Andrew Phelps on trumpet, SGT Dale McSwain on horn, and SGT … (14 comments)
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