fairbanks ak realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska - 10/09/08 09:51 PM
By: Fairbanks Ak Real Estate Broker Jesse Clifton Belonging to a family in which cancer has taken a hearty toll I can think of nothing else I would so love to see wiped from the face of the earth. Perhaps brussel sprouts, but first things first. As evidenced by the little pink ribbons popping up everywhere, most folks know that October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thanks to the addition of mobile mammogram clinics in '95 and '97 and new units in 2003 and again in 2006, the Breast Cancer Detection Center of Alaska serves a vast area from the Bering … (3 comments)

fairbanks ak realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: 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 realtors: Fairbanks Alaska Relocation - Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright & Eielson Air Force Base - 03/02/08 11:33 PM
Welcome to Fairbanks, Alaska! We are happy to provide this Fairbanks Alaska Relocation Guide as a resource to help you discover the best of our fair city. We have been privileged to call Fairbanks and Interior Alaska home for almost 30 years and are proud to welcome you to The Golden Heart City. Fairbanks has come a long way since the day entrepreneur E.T. Barnette ran aground on the Chena River and established a trading post in the remote wilderness. In the more than 100 years since, Fairbanks has developed into a thriving community with some of the friendliest folks around. … (14 comments)

fairbanks ak realtors: Energy Conservation Tips - Fairbanks Alaska - 10/25/07 05:14 PM
Energy Conservation Tips in Fairbanks, Alaska.  Here are a few ways to help offset your energy use during Alaska's cold, dark winters.
Your mortgage payment and property tax bill may be pretty much a fixed cost, shaving the cost of your utility usage is relatively easy to do.  As the old saying goes; a penny saved is a penny earned. 
 1. Go Fluorescent:  Replace your incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent ones--they are four times more energy efficient and can provide a much more natural-looking light. Savings?  Roughly $60 per year. 
2. Get Reflective:  If replacing your old windows isn't within your budget … (0 comments)