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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Anchorage Real Estate Open Houses WE 1/18/2013

Anchorage Real Estate Open Houses

Week Ending 1/18/2013

The link below is a list of Anchorage & Eagle River open houses for Anchorage real estate, posted in AlaskaRealEstate.com for the week ending 1/18/2013. These are all the Anchorage homes currently for sale, not just Anchorage REMAX listings. These Anchorage open houses are posted on the Anchorage Alaska Multiple Listing Service. The Brokerage list is Anchorage REMAX Properties, REMAX International, REMAX of Eagle River, Prudential Jack White Vista, Keller Williams, Dynamic Properties.

Lonnie Logan, Associate Broker

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Anchorage Real Estate Statistics for 2012

Anchorage Real Estate Statistics
Year to Date 2012

Anchorage Housing Market

The Anchorage real estate housing market has gained about 4% from the previous year. If an estimated cost to sell a house is 9% of the sales value, holding time is a little over two years. Though there is one area near JBER base that has not seen the amount of appreciation, as other areas in Anchorage. Most of our discussions with JBER military is the time they are here in Anchorage and will appreciation cover their costs to sell their Anchorage or Eagle River home. Based on the numbers the time to sell an Anchorage home has fallen from 71 days on market to 60 days on market. The days on market really conveys how much trust an owner has with their agent establishing price and the Anchorage REALTORs experience in determining market value. Inventory versus demand is STILL the driving key to the Anchorage residential market. All price points, except over 1M, are on the Sellers side of negotiating price.

Number of Anchorage Area Home Short Sale Property - 16
Number of Anchorage Area Home Foreclosure, Bank Owned & HUD Property - 27
Supply and Demand - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Average Sales Price - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Residential Active Listings Inventory - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Sold Market Analysis - Anchorage Alaska Homes

Anchorage Condominium Market

The Anchorage real estate condominium market has not fared as well on appreciation. Overall prices have fell 2% for 2012, although supply and demand does not show an over high number of units flooding the Anchorage real estate market. Anchorage condominium buyers really have to watch their long term plans for purchasing. Since supply is still low, interest rates are AWESOME and other indicators show an improving market 2013 should show some improvements.

Anchorage Condominium Short Sale Property - 5
Anchorage Area Condo Foreclosure, Bank Owned or HUD Property - 14
Supply and Demand - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Average Sales Price - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Sold Market Analysis - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums

Lonnie Logan Real Estate Expert for Anchorage Alaska would like to thank you for visiting AKRealEstateInfo.com, BestAnchorageHomes.com and MyFirstAnchorageHome.com - We want to be your Alaska Realtor and help with your real estate needs throughout Anchorage and Alaska. Please feel free to check Anchorage real estate reviews on Zillow. If you want a list of the active foreclosure properties please let us know, so we can email them to you.

Lonnie Logan
Anchorage REMAX
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Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Anchorage Real Estate Open House WE 1/6/2013

Anchorage Real Estate Open Houses

Week Ending 1/6/2013

The link below is a list of Anchorage & Eagle River open houses for Anchorage real estate, posted in AlaskaRealEstate.com for the week ending 1/6/2013. These are all the Anchorage homes currently for sale, not just Anchorage REMAX listings. This is a complete list regardless of Brokerage. These open houses are posted on the Anchorage Alaska Multiple Listing Service. Brokerage list included Anchorage REMAX Properties, REMAX International, REMAX of Eagle River, Prudential Jack White Vista, Keller Williams, Dynamic Properties.

Anchorage Open Houses - Open Houses in Anchorage & Eagle River
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If you find Anchorage real estate you are interested in please give us a call, text or drop us a quick email. We love working with Anchorage buyers and have a staff of Realtors to help you make solid well informed decisions when buying Anchorage Alaska Real Estate in Anchorage, Eagle River or Chugiak.

Lonnie Logan, Associate Broker

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Real estate in Anchorage from Zillow

Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Anchorage Real Estate - New REMAX Listing

This Anchorage home had a new roof in 2011 and in 2012 a new water heater, exterior and interior paint, new bath vanity and sink, new back door, new flooring in kitchen, the original wood floors in other rooms refinished. This Anchorage home is ready to be lived in! Has a 3 car detached garage with alley access The Anchorage property is available for showing on the 29th floors being re varnished. Great location for shopping, JBER, schools, & more.

Additional pictures available at AKRealEstateInfo.com or email Lonnie Logan, Associate Broker with Anchorage REMAX Properties at info@akrealestateinfo.com if you would like to take a look inside.

Address: 1594 Garden Street

Listing #	12-13839	Price-List	$ 270,000
Status	Active	Near	Anchorage
Zip Code	99508	Type	Residential
Bedrooms	2	Baths	1.50
SF-Res	1,460	Carport #	0
Garage #	3	Latitude	61.206286
Longitude	-149.825696	Unit #
Year Built	1951

MLS Area: 40 - Seward Hwy to Boniface Pkwy
Borough/Census Area: 1A - Anchorage Municipality
Region: 1 - Southcentral Alaska Region
Builder Name & Co:
Zoning: R2D - Two Family Residential

School-Elementary	Airport Heights	School-Middle	Wendler	School-High	East Anchorage
SF-Res	1,460	SF-Res Source	MOA	SF-Gar
SF-Lot	9,375	Acres	0.00	SF-Lot Source	MOA
Energy Rating		Grid # (Muni Anch)	SW1434	Construction Status	Existing Structure
Tax Map #-Mat-Su	N/A	Tax ID	0041123200001	Taxes	$ 3,248.80
Tax Year	2012	Year Built	1951	Year Remodeled	2012
Year Updated	2012	Remote Description		Foreclosure/Bank Own	No
Short Sale	No	List Price/SqFt	184.93	Sold Price/SqFt

Directions: Debarr TO Kinikinik; S. to E. 16th; W. Garden
Legal: Saxton L9 B3
Public Remarks: This home had a new roof in 2011 and in 2012 a new water heater, exterior and interior paint, new bath vanity and sink, new back door, new flooring in kitchen, the original wood floors in other rooms refinished. This home is ready to be lived in! Has a 3 car detached garage with alley access This property is available for showing on the 29th floors being revarnished

Residential Type: Single Family Res Construction Type: Wood Frame - 2x4 Exterior Finish: Wood Roof Type: Asphalt/Comp Shingle Foundation Type: Poured Concrete Miscellaneous: Basement Status: Partially Finished Floor Style: Ranch-Traditional; Other - See Remarks Garage Type: Detached Carport Type: None	Heat Type: Baseboard Fuel Type: Natural Gas Sewer Type: Public Water-Type: Public Dining Room Type: Area Access Type: Paved; Maintained Topography: Level Wtrfrnt-Frontage: None	Wtrfrnt-Access Near: None To Show: Lockbox - AK MLS; Vacant Contract Particulars: None Apply New Finance (Terms): AHFC; Cash; Conventional; FHA; VA Mortgage Info: EM Minimum Deposit: 3,000
Features-Interior: Basement; Range/Oven; Refrigerator; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; BR/BA on Main Level; CO Detector(s); Hardwood Flooring; Smoke Detector(s) Features-Additional: Covenant/Restriction; Private Yard; Fenced Yard; Fire Service Area; Lot-Corner; Home Warranty; In City Limits; DSL/Cable Available; Cable TV

Room Name	Room Level	No. of Rooms
Kitchen	1	1
Living Room	1	1
Extra Room	B

Room Name	Room Level	No. of Rooms
Bath-Half	B	.5
Bedroom	1	2

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Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Anchorage Real Estate - Open Houses WE 11/18/2012

Anchorage Real Estate Open Houses

Week Ending 11/18/2012

The link below is a list of Anchorage & Eagle River open houses for Anchorage real estate, posted in AlaskaRealEstate.com for the week ending 11/18/2012. These are all the Anchorage homes, not just Anchorage REMAX listings. This is a complete list regardless of which Brokerage has them listed. These open houses are posted on the Anchorage Alaska Multiple Listing Service. Brokerage list included Anchorage REMAX Properties, REMAX International, REMAX of Eagle River, Prudential Jack White Vista, Keller Williams, Dynamic Properties.

Anchorage Open Houses - Open Houses in Anchorage & Eagle River

Anchorage Foreclosure Statistics

Anchorage Real Estate Statistics

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There may be Anchorage homes and condominiums that aren't on open house. Let us know and we can provide you a private tour of any Anchorage Alaska real estate, regardless if Anchorage REMAX Properties has it listed or not. Just email us the address or Alaska Multiple Listing Service, MLS property number and we will take care of setting up a private tour. This even means those Anchorage homes that are For Sale By Owners trying to sell their Anchorage real estate. They may not choose a conventional brokerage to list their Anchorage home in order to save money. With Anchorage open houses we can help guide you through the buying process and represent you as the Anchorage home or condominium buyer. The best part our services are always FREE when purchasing an Anchorage home.

Good Luck and remember keep the game face on when visiting Anchorage real estate open houses. The Anchorage Realtor that represents the Seller often holds the open house and at that point in time they represent the interests of the Seller. Instead call us and we can provide a private no hassle tour of the home.

To understand the duties of a real estate licensee and the four different types of relationships established by Alaska Real Estate Law, read my blog on "Two Anchorage Real Estate Teams, Two Coaches"

You can also look at the statistics for the Anchorage Real Estate market and statistics on Anchorage Foreclosure property.

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Monday, November 12, 2012

Anchorage Real Estate Market - Waiting Will Cost You

Anchorage Real Estate Mortgage - How Waiting Can Cost You

Do not gauge your Anchorage real estate purchase on market price of the Anchorage home. Instead focus on the mortgage and current rates. "Have you talked with a lender yet?" A famous questions by most REALTOR'S, that may seem pointless, but in the end it will cost you.

Procrastination in the Anchorage real estate market is a double edged sword, but in this case waiting on Anchorage housing prices to stabilize is not a viable choice. Our market is much different than that of the lower 48 and will likely be solid for some time. Mortgage rates for an Anchorage home can swing the purchase price from accessible to out of reach in a short amount of time.

The chart above shows how the payment increases with little movement in the mortgage rate. If you look at the second chart you can see that difference more clearly. It shows that you shows you that just one point swing can change the monthly payment for your Anchorage home by $207 with a 1% increase in rate, but the affordability of the Anchorage home changes by almost $40,000. For each 0.125% increase to mortgage rates, the maximum allowable purchase price falls 1.35%

Anchorage real estate is hinged on mortgage rates, so start shopping early for a lender. The best person to ask for a referral is a REALTOR. They deal with mortgage professionals on a DAILY basis, so they know who has a reputation in the industry to provide clear concise information and get the job done.

Lonnie Logan

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Friday, November 2, 2012

Be Aware of Phantom...Loads

Bob Vautour

Pillar To Post

November 2012

Anchorage Real Estate Newsletter

SAVING ENERGY: WATCH OUT FOR PHANTOM LOADS

Phantom loads – you may not have heard of them, but they’re almost certainly lurking in your home. Also known as vampire loads or the vampire effect, phantom loads occur when electronic devices continue to draw power even when they are turned off, but still plugged in. Televisions, computers, game consoles, routers, printers, and rechargeable power tools are common culprits; even though they may be turned off, their systems stay in standby mode – using power unnecessarily and wasting money. By some estimates, phantom loads comprise 6% to 10% of residential electricity consumption in the U.S. Even more amazing: according to the U.S. Department of Energy, household electronics in the average home consume 75% of their power while they are turned off. That’s a lot of waste and is easily avoidable.

Power up – and down – with power strips. Plugging devices into a power strip lets you to turn off the power to all of them with one switch. However, because turning off all connected devices may not always be desirable, consider using “smart” power strips. Much more practical than unplugging each device that’s not being used, a smart power strip senses when a printer or TV, for example, has gone into standby mode and will then cut the power to that device completely. Some smart power strips have one or more always-on outlets, which are perfect for your cordless phone base or other items that you need to keep powered up at all times. Using power strips is the most convenient way to minimize phantom loads almost anywhere in the house.

Unplug those chargers. Plug-in chargers continue to draw power even when they are not working to charge your cell phone, Bluetooth device, tablet, or smart phone. Though the amount of energy they use in this state is small, you’re still paying for it on every utility bill.

Think Energy Star. For appliances that need to be plugged in at all times or that would be impractical to turn off, such as refrigerators, freezers, or washing machines, Energy Star approved models will help reduce overall energy consumption in your home.

Limiting phantom loads in your home saves energy resources and can help extend the life of your devices – and will leave you with more money in your wallet at the end of the month.

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