fairbanks realtors: North Pole New Homes - $7,500 Rebate Available - 06/25/08 08:37 PM
North Pole New Construction Homes - $7,500 Rebate for home buyers.
Jesse Clifton, Broker Associate New construction homes in North Pole have long represented a wise investment. Now there's one more reason to purchase a new home in Fairbanks. A $7,500 New Home Rebate Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is offering a $7,500 rebate for buyer who purchase a qualifying* new construction home that meets Alaska Housing's Energy Efficiency Program for 5 Star Energy Rated Homes. What could you do with $7,500? … (1 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks New Homes - $7,500 Rebate Available! - 06/25/08 04:02 PM
Fairbanks New Construction - $7,500 Rebate for home buyers.
Jesse Clifton, Broker Associate New construction homes in Fairbanks have long represented a wise investment. Now there's one more reason to purchase a new home in Fairbanks. A $7,500 New Home Rebate Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is offering a $7,500 rebate for buyer who purchase a qualifying* new construction home that meets Alaska Housing's Energy Efficiency Program for 5 Star Plus Energy Rated Homes. What could you do with $7,500? … (4 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate - Home Sales Moving forward - 06/24/08 09:01 PM
Fairbanks Real Estate Outlook
Jesse Clifton, Broker-Associate Are you falling for the hype? Much is still being made in the national news about the slowdown in the housing market. It seems as though you can't turn on the news without hearing about rising foreclosures, default rates and slow housing starts. But is it really that bad here in Fairbanks? Not hardly. The Fairbanks real estate market might not be moving at a breakneck pace but it's far from standing still. In fact there are some segments of the Fairbanks market that are still attracting multiple offers. Homes in good condition … (13 comments)

fairbanks realtors: I took the plunge... - 06/22/08 09:50 PM
I finally did it. I talked about it long enough. I looked at it and talked about it so much the boss told me if I mentioned it again she was going to knock my lights out... and I think she meant it. I've been using an old(er) Cannon SLR for more years than I care to remember. A couple of days ago the FedEx man delivered my new Cannon 40D DSLR. Now, where photography is concerned I'm certainly not as good as my buddy Richard Weisser or John & Margaret Hokkanen but I like to tinker with it. By the … (28 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Alaska Absorption Rates June 2008 - 06/13/08 06:53 AM
Fairbanks Absorption Rates for June 2008
By: Jesse Clifton; Fairbanks Real Estate Broker One of the most important yet often overlooked keys in setting an asking price for a home is the absorption rate. It's as important to pay attention to these numbers as it is to the most recent closed sales in a particular neighborhood. Simply stated the absorption rate is the rate at which homes are selling. By dividing the number of available homes by the number of homes sold during the previous 30 days we're able to see how long it will take the market to absorb … (14 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Just for you... - 06/11/08 10:56 PM
We all have them; those days where you want to pull your hair out and scream. Fortunately we also have days where it seems the world is our oyster. Today was one such day here in Fairbanks. The sun was beaming down through the office window enticing me with warm rays to abandon the dull 'ol paperwork I was diligently working on for a little play time. Who doesn't like recess? So, I gave in, grabbed my camera and headed out to see what I could get into. It wasn't until later this evening that we took a walk around the … (32 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks, AK Real Estate Market Report For May 2008 - 06/09/08 10:26 PM
Fairbanks Alaska Residential Real Estate Market Report for May 2008 Fairbanks Alaska is a thriving community in the heart of Alaska's Interior. In addition to being a major outdoor enthusiasts paradise, we are also home to the flagship campus of the UA System - the University of Alaska Fairbanks as well as Fort Wainwright Army Post and Eielson Air Force Base. Life in Alaska is good... come discover what makes our community a great place to call home! Well, it looks as though our spring market has finally arrived... mid summer. The good news is we're seeing an upswing in market … (1 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks Sunset.. - 06/09/08 08:08 AM
Tonight as I was washing Kathy's car at 1:12AM, because in Fairbanks, Alaska we can do that in sunlight), I found myself mesmerized by a glorious sunset. I didn't quite capture the best moments but I did manage to snap these photo's at the lake. One of the joys of life in Alaska is that our summers are second to none. If you're new to Alaska or considering a move to the Golden Heart City, expect these sights often. Enjoy! Click the thumbnails below to open to a full size image. My personal favorite Ready to find your own piece of … (29 comments)

fairbanks realtors: My job is hard enough... - 06/04/08 10:51 PM
Finally... an MLS Rules Committee action that I can get behind. ...For far too long those darn listing agents have been making my job difficult. I mean, they only put the bare minimum information in the MLS which just makes it hard as the dickens for me to do my job. Like today, I sat down and checked the MLS while waiting to go to a hair appointment to see if any cute houses had come up for sale. I found one that looked perfect for that one buyer I got on floor duty. But, all it says is the house … (25 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks log homes for sale - 05/29/08 08:26 PM
Fairbanks log homes for sale - Alaskana at its truest. For many a log home is the ultimate Alaskan residence. Fairbanks home buyers often cite a log home as one of their dream requirements. Well, dream no more. There are currently 51 log homes for sale in Fairbanks and Interior Alaska ranging from a rustic cabin on a great view lot for $65,000 to a stunning lodge on Blue Creek and the Tanana River in Delta Junction for $2,000,000. With an average asking price of $250,000 there's sure to be a Fairbanks log home for every taste and budget. The majority … (2 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks River Front Homes For Sale - 05/29/08 08:24 PM
Fairbanks River Front Homes For Sale - Enjoy life on the Chena River! It seems the two things Fairbanks home buyers most often ask for is a home in the hills with a view or a home on the river. Whether you're looking for a place to park your float plane, a home for your boat, or you're just looking for a sweet spot on the river to wash away your troubles at the end of a long day, there's sure to be a Fairbanks river front home that you'll fall in love with. All of these beautiful homes are within … (0 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Get your fudge fix... - 05/16/08 02:25 PM
Do you have a hankerin' for some fudge? Does the thought of freshly made chocolate pecan fudge make your mouth water? If so, I know just the place you need to check out. Located in downtown Fairbanks, The Fudge Pot is a Fairbanks treasure. They have been satisfying Fairbanksans sweet cravings since 1997 with some of the best fudge in the state. Do you like plain 'ol regular fudge? How about mint chocolate or my personal favorite, butter pecan. I'm telling you, this stuff is so good it'll make you swallow your tongue. Well, ok, not really but it is darn … (14 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks AK - Sold Homes Report - April 2008 - 05/13/08 01:12 PM
Fairbanks homes sales for April 2008 show an upward trend in movement in both the number of homes sold and the average sales price. The good news is the market is moving up. The bad news is that it didn't really have anywhere to go BUT up. Home sales in Fairbanks struggled through most of last year but especially through the last two quarters of '07. Where are we today? Well, looking at the numbers sales have been increasing every month since January. April sales jumped more 36.5% over March but we're 20% under April 2007 stats. In fact more homes … (8 comments)

fairbanks realtors: April Showers... - 04/30/08 09:35 AM
I've heard the April showers bring may flowers bit all my life. Without the rains there would be no bountiful floral harvest to enjoy. How sad would that be, I ask you? Pretty sad indeed.
I just have one little itty bitty question. If April showers do indeed bring May flowers, does it matter if the April showers are FROZEN? We woke this morning to find a beautiful white blanket of snow covering the ground.
As if that wasn't bad enough, Mother Nature was, and is, dropping snowflakes like, well, Limbaugh does Oxycontin. It's everywhere.
 
This snow day message was brought … (21 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Fairbanks New Homes - complete and ready for a new owner - 04/29/08 06:17 PM
Your one stop for real estate and community news for Fairbanks and Interior Alaska brought to you by Jesse and Kathy Clifton, your local Fairbanks real estate experts. Fairbanks Alaska new construction homes for sale. Brand new homes finished and ready for occupancy. New construction homes in Fairbanks run the gamet from a cozy 650 square foot log cabin on 4.4 acres for $155,000 to a fantastic new construction with spectacular views of Fairbanks and the Tanana valley for $735,000.
Fairbanks new construction represents a great opportunity for buyers looking to move up from their current home into a new … (2 comments)

fairbanks realtors: North Pole New Homes Ready for a new owner - 04/27/08 11:30 PM
North Pole, Alaska homes for sale. Conveniently located near Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force Base. Prices for new construction homes in North Pole are approximately 6% lower today than the 2007 average. Now is a great time to take advantage of the lower home prices and builder incentives. Combined with low interest rates these North Pole homes are an incredible value.

North Pole is a quaint bedroom community of Fairbanks. Located 12 miles south of Fairbanks on the Richardson Highway, North Pole enjoys close proximity to both Fort Wainwright Army Post as well as Eielson Air Force Base.. … (3 comments)

fairbanks realtors: I'm not running a charity... - 04/25/08 09:23 PM
Do you work for free? If you were to ask me that I would instinctively say no, I don't. Kathy is expensive and I have toys to pay for - not to mention two mortgages, car payments, insurance, retirement funding, etc, etc. However, the truth of the matter is that sometimes I do work for free. That is to say that I'm not always compensated at the close of escrow. I read a post tonight by Jeremy Blanton in which he talks about releasing a buyer client from a buyer brokerage agreement because they couldn't afford a house without seller concessions, … (13 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Honoring Alaska Military Retirees - 04/24/08 06:12 PM
As is appropriate we have national holidays dedicated to those brave men and women in uniform who have faithfully served our country. They have willingly sacrificed so that our very way of life would continue. They fought wars to defend and promote democracy and to defeat tyranny and oppression. Without their selfless service I shudder to think where we would be. The world would most certainly be worse off if not for America's military might. This Saturday, April 26th, has been set aside as military Retiree Appreciation Day at Fort Wainwright. All military service members and their families, regardless of branch … (8 comments)

fairbanks realtors: You know it's the right thing to do... - 04/23/08 05:57 PM
In this case it is easy being green. 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 shows that 75% of outdated, unused computers are stored and awaiting disposal. Electronic equipment contains a myriad of hazardous materials. A typical desktop computer contains between 2-4 pounds of lead, mercury, cadmium, copper, lithium, brominate flame retardants and phosphorus. Do something green and recycle your old unwanted electronics. On Saturday April 26th and Tuesday April 29th, bring your old unwanted electronic … (7 comments)

fairbanks realtors: Do you like 'em home grown? - 04/20/08 01:30 PM
Welcome to the Fairbanks Tanana valley Farmers Market. Established in the early 70's as a way to develop and promote agriculture, horticulture in Alaska and to provide quality produce products to the public, the Tanana Valley Farmers Market showcases a variety of Alaska Grown products and plants as well as Made in Alaska products. TVFM is the oldest established farmers market in Alaska and the only one located in its own permanent building. 2008 Season Opening Day is May 10, 2008 Market Hours
Wednesday's 11AM - 4PM
Saturday's 9AM - 4PM With a growing season that extends from April … (10 comments)