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Anchorage
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May Market Snapshot.... 732 Active Listings, 162 Pending LIstings, 11 Expired Listings and 165 Closed Listings. List to sales ratio=92.71% |
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Amid the gloom and doom of the real estate market of this day, with the average home price in America down by 32%, according to Luke Mullins, Moody's economy.com found the top ten housing markets for the next ten years.
According to Mullins, although there are booms and busts
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In an attempt to jump start the economy, the Unitd States Congress passed a bill that was signed into law on February 17, 2009. The bill grants up to $8000 to qualifying first time home buyers. The bill does not supercede the $7,500 tax credit that was available in 2008.
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The economy in Alaska is based upon many things. But let's not be foolish, we all know the main source of jobs in the great state of Alaska is oil based. We know that oil production and oil availability has declined by 50%. I am wondering what we as Alaskans
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The Alaskan portion of the Purple Heart Trail will be dedicated in a ceremony this Saturday (June 6, 2009) at 11 a.m. Aceremony will be held dedicating the portion of the Alaska Highway between Fairbanks and Delta Junction honoring those who have served their country and wereawarded the Purple Heart Medal
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In the past two weeks, interest rates began to inch up slightly. This week, RealtyTimes.com reports that today's interest rate fell back.The currentinterest rate is 4.75% for a 30-year mortgage and 4.5% for a 15-year fixed rate. That report led to today's blog. Depending on your current interest rate, it just
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SOLD IN 3 DAYS!
Comfy, well-kept home with yard & shed,ideal for 1st-time buyer.All brand new windows,front door & sliding glass door to back yard are a big bonus;appliances approx 2.5 yrs young;nice back yard with shed and deck for summer BBQ's. Take advantage of the 1st time home-buyer tax credit
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Thank you to the mystery donor who has made a donation of $7 million to our University of Alaska Anchorage campus.The University of Alaska is one of more than12 colleges to benefit the mystery donor's generous gifts. In total, various colleges have received over $80 million dollars.The requirement for receiving the
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Spring brings thoughts of renewing our homes and gardens. Spring is also the time we celerate Earth Day. I was thinking of how Earth Day relates to Anchorage homeowners beyond recycling. I was also thinking about how green living is becoming increasingly important to the homeowners in terms of the resale
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In spite of the economic downturn, Anchorage is still growing.The University Lake Springhill Suites Marriott Hotel is nearing completion, with a grand opening expected in August. The Springhill Suitesare located in Midtown. The hotel will not target the normal tourist trade, but will instead look to serve those visiting the UAA
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Anchorage has one of the best economies in the nation. The State of Alaska announced this week that the Alaskan job rate was up both in terms of new jobs and in the jobless rate.However, no matter how strong the economy may be in Anchorage, Alaska or the nation, if you
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Just a brief update on the Anchorage economy. Anchorage and Alaska are still in a better economic place than most of the lower 48, but no state will escape its repercussions altogether.
* The Alaska legislature is currently considering raising the minimum wage from $7.15 per hour to $8.75. There
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Anchorage is unique in many varied ways but we have just added another unique service to our list - singing valets. Providence Medical Center may be the only place in the country that can boast of having singing valets. The valets at Providence Medical Center are Siaki Tito, LeVant Logo
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The word foreclosure is one of the most popular words buzzing around the Real Estate industry in the current market. Whether we like it or not, foreclosures are all around us, especially in areas such as Southwest Florida, Nevada and California. These are all areas that got hit excruciatingly hard when
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Buying and selling a home changes throughout time. In this day and age, the internet has been proven a valuable resource for many people and companies. When it comes to Real Estate, this can also be true, however, sometimes not in the way many people would think. In order to understand
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Find out how to get the most return for your time and money when remodeling your home. These 8 upgrades will bring you the best return on your investment.
In today's market it is important to maximize the return on your investment when updating your home or getting it ready to
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You may be able to experience a vacation of a lifetime by taking advantage ofdiscounted cruises, lodging and tours.
Alaska is beautiful and most visitors consider this vacation trip, the trip of a lifetime. It is the vacation that they always remember and talk about to others. There is good reason
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On January 3rd, Alaska celebrated its 50th year as a state in the Union.
Friday and Saturday saw many celebrations throughout the state in Anchorage , Fairbanks , Juneau , Kodiak, Nome , Unalaska and Valdez.
Anchorage sponsored a celebration which included a fireworks display following a cauldron lighting and
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Snowzilla wasquite anattraction in Anchorage with people waiting in line to get a picture with the colossus snowman. Unfortunately, Snowzilla is no longer with us and Anchorage must say bye-bye to our unofficial attraction.
In 2005, Mr. Billy Powers did what many people like to do when the snow falls, he
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The Anchorage Fire and Police departments will be competing once again in their annual hockey competition game, Guns 'n Hoses.
The Guns 'n Hoses event is held each year as a charity event for local charities. This year proceeds will be donatedto the American Diabetes Association. Last year's event raised about
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The Hillsidearea of Anchorage is growing rapidly; faster than any other Anchorage communityand plans are underway to plan its future.
Currently there are approximately 8,500 homes in the Hillside area.The projected growth (10,000 - 15,000) calls for another 5,000 homes to be added to the area.
The Hillside area has much
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It is that time of year again, Thanksgiving. A time to remember all the many blessings that we have enjoyed in our lives.
With the bleak economic news constantly in the headlines, some may be thinking that there is not much to be thankful for this year. But blessings do abound
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The Anchorage Economic Development Corporation(AEDC) has announced the recent launch of it's new website, Prospector.com.Businesses big and small, local and global are using the Internet to research business demographics, opportunities and potential locations. AEDC believes that Prospector.com will become one of the most powerful business recruitment tools ever developed in the
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