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Fairbanks Alaska; New home buyer finds money in house...

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ANOTHER NEW HOME SOLD

New homes for sale Fairbanks Alaska 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 new homes representing $100.4 million have been built whereas only 238 ($56 million) have been built in Fairbanks.

Why buy new?

* More choices in design/layout/amenities

* Lower maintenance costs

* Lower heating/cooling costs

* Quality of construction

Now, there's a whole new reason to buy new. Buyers who purchases a qualifying* new home in Fairbanks or North Pole will be eligible for a $7,500 rebate.

$7,500

Use the money to help with your down payment or closing costs. Pay off bills. Take a trip. Pay for your wedding. Invest for the future.

The possibilities are endless.

North Pole is a bedroom community located barely 10 miles from the southeast of Fairbanks. A thriving community of 1,200, North Pole is minutes away from both Fort Wainwright Army Post and Eielson Air Force Base. Noted for being the home of Santa Claus House and the home of Flint Hills Refinery, the population of the North Pole/Badger Road area is growing by leaps and bounds.

There are currently more than 50 new construction homes on the market in North Pole alone. Ready to start shopping for your piece of the last frontier?

* Property must meet minimum AHFC energy guidelines. Call us for more details.

Jesse and Kathy Clifton Fairbanks Real Estate Professionals

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Posted by Fairbanks Alaska Real Estate Specialists Jesse & Kathy Clifton 907-699-6024 on 07/22/2008 06:56 PM

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9 Comments on Fairbanks Alaska; New home buyer finds money in house...

JUL

2008

Beautiful country and a real looking home. It is just too cold for me.

Sounds like a wonderful idea - who actually provides the rebate? what are some of the builder guidelines? Looks like an adorable home.

Jesse,

What a wonderful program for new homebuyers. This is something more folks should be using.

Don R.

Jesse, I think I remember you discussing this new construction rebate awhile back. It's great that people are taking advantage of it. I still love that you have the suburban town there called North Pole. Most people down here in the lower 48 would think you were joking, but it is real.

Jesse, is there a Wawa or fast food place within 2 hours of you guys? Just askin.... The listing is beautiful but I am a city girl and the woods makes it look kinda remote.

Hi Jesse! Congratulations on the sale and what a great rebate! My hubby and I differ in the new construction vs. re-sales--he likes to 'rehab' and I love the NEW!! I've won the last two homes but, I think he's got enough on our last builder that he won't let me find a great new construction deal this next one!!!

Debe in Charlotte

JUL

2008

This home is simply darling, Jesse. Tell me, is there a certain orientation that is popular in Fairbanks? I mean, do you try to situate homes on the lot so they all face south, for example?

Jesse - I love to hear of energy incentive programs. That is a pretty substantial one AHFA is offering.

JUL

2008

Randy - Thanks. It is cold... and the past few weeks... wet.

Debbie - The rebate is provided by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. The homes have to be built to minimum AHFC energy efficient standards. That's pretty much it. Fill out a form, send it in and shazamm... you get a check for $7,500. What a deal, huh?

Don - I agree... I'm surprised more are not taking advantage of it. Not that many people know about it or it would be putting a serious dent into existing home sales.

Gary - Years ago I staged a photo with our mailman and a friend with a dog team. He had his mail bag sitting in the dog sled and it looked as though he was delivering mail. I sent it to a bunch of friends in the lower 48 who were floored. I eventually told them but their reaction was hilarious.

Susan - There is plenty of fast food. Kathy refuses to live anywhere that doesn't have the Golden Arches. haha.

Debe - Thanks! We've done both... and I love old homes but after spending countless thousands of dollars restoring and maintaining an old home I'm perfectly happy with our new house. Less work = more play time. How could that be a bad thing? :)

Elizabeth - I do try to position homes so that the majority of glass is south facing. In order to meet AHFC energy standards I have to minimize the amount of north facing glass plus most want the southern sun.

Karen - I've heard of a few others but $7,500 is nothing to sneeze at, is it?

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