Visit our open house this Saturday between 2-5 pm
Great south facing windows & fenced yard for the dog. Look out the back and you'll see only trees! This home has an Updated kitchen with rich paint tones to complement. Very nice sized pantry! Cozy living area with fireplace & half bath on main floor. Large master suite, double sink, large soaking tub with huge walk in closet! Laundry upstairs right off bedroom. Nice sized additional bedrooms & bathroom with lots of storage.
Address:
2441 Hillbrook Circle #2441 Anchorage, Ak 99504
Directions: West on Wildbrook off of Muldoon Rd.,left on Eastbrook Dr. to Hillbrook Cir. Property is on far left side end of the Circle.
OPEN HOUSE Saturday, 2/11/2012 from 2-5 pm. See you there!
Anchorage Real Estate Statistics
Our market center's Total Market Overview that was published February 7, 2012 shows that Anchorage, Alaska single family market is still going strong. The average days on market of sold home is only 73 days. The average days on market of homes that are still active (due to being over price, condition, location etc..) is 118 days.
Our average sales price of SOLD HOMES is $314,387 with a 98.2% list to sales ratio! Sellers are getting close to full price!! That is exciting to see. We currently have 742 single family homes on the real estate market, 247 homes that are pending with a pending ration of 33.3%.
As the weather warms up and Anchorage experiences longer days and more sunlight we can expect to see more homes come on the market. We'll also experience more buyers looking for homes as well. If you are thinking about selling your home, this is a great time!
2012 Real Property Assessment Appeals
Anchorage property owners, you should have received your 2012 Real Property Assessments by now and this is a reminder that any and all property appraisal appeals must be filed by February 13, 2012.
There are many reasons why property values go up and down; the neighborhood became more trendy or your particular home has had updates and renovations done to it. The best reason to appeal your property appraisal is to lower your tax amount. This can be done through varoius ways and for different reasons. Remember that the Tax Assessed Value is NOT the same as the Market Value of the Property click here to read more about this topic.
Here are the steps to take to appeal your property appraisal:
1. Do you homework and your research. Look up the assesments of the properties around your area. www.muni.org provides this information. Oftentimes your property assessment is incorrect because of incorrect data. Make an appointment with the city assesor. At that time you can check to see if there are any errors on your property card.
2. Make your case. Your main objective is to prove that your property is assessed for more than comparable properties with similar characteristics. Once you've gathered all your evidence and supporting document, orgainze your argument and rehearse your presentation a few times before bringing it to the board.
Keep in mind that there is a time allotted to make your appeal. BE sure to submit your appeal in writing before February 13, 2012.
The Alaska State Fair, once known as the Matanuska Valley Fair Association, located at the entrance of Palmer, AK, is the main attraction as fall approaches. The initial purpose for the origination of the fair was to populate the Matanuska Valley (and was successfully accomplished) has become the annual festival for locals. This year the fair will open on August 25th and will continue until September 5th.
You can find many activities at the fair for all ages. There are rides, foods, entertainment, contests and shopping.
Rides will spread in one area of the park and will be segregated by ages. There is enough to keep the children entertained, with ticket prices not too high and adult rides not too far away for the teenagers that have a bit more of the edgier side.
The foods range in variety. If there is a time to see what Alaskan can cook up, this is the time and place. From potatoes, fresh cut, whisper-thin and fried crisp, turkey legs, hot and drippy with barbecue sauce, tamales, buttered corn, pork chops, elephant ears, crispy on the outside and elastic on the inside, gritty with cinnamon-sugar and peach pie. This is almost the main reason most locals come to the fair.
There is always live music playing, whether is a bit cloudy or even raining outside. Year to year they host live performances such as, the heritage native dances, school talent and pretty much open acts to a variety of talents. The stage is set over green grass where you can lay a beach towel and just hang loose or if you are more into participating there are all sorts of contests.
There is the 16th Annual Cabbage weigh off, 3rd Annual Legendary Karaoke Contest, Alaska’s Got talent and much more.
And as you roam through the Green, Yellow, Purple and Red trails…you may find yourself trying a variety of foods, shopping at all of the local stores located right in the fair, stopping to relax to great music and entertainment, or even collecting the 1st prize ribbon, these are reasons to be sure to keep you coming back year after year.
If you or anyone you know are looking into moving to Alaska, please visit my website: www.HomesByVanna.com
Vanna Siackhasone
Keller Williams Realty
As a real estate professional, we understand that when it comes to deciding on the right home, it can get a bit frustrating. We can provide you with all the resources and knowledge but deciding on which house you will decide to call your home lies on your hands. Here are some tips to help you make every minute worth it when you are house hunting.
1. Location counts. Location is crucial. How far are you really willing to commute to your place of employment? How good are the local schools, shopping centers, public transportation, seniors’ services and other public amenities? Will your new home be next to a vacant lot or a commercial property?
2. Make a list. Do you know what you need and want in your home? You'll save yourself many hours of shopping if you make a list ahead of time. Zero in on the features you must have, would like to have, definitely don't want and would prefer not to have. Your goal is to find the right home for your family without falling in love with one that doesn't suit your needs. Tip: Start compiling your wish list by thinking about what you like and dislike about your current home.
3. Do your homework. Today, a lot of information is available on the web such as home sales prices, market trends, homes on the market, neighborhood statistics and the home-buying process. Go surfing. Get educated. Become empowered. Having a real estate professional can also lessen this research.
4. Get preapproved for a mortgage. Rather than guessing or estimating how much you can afford to spend, ask a lender or mortgage broker to give you a full assessment and a letter stating how much you're qualified to borrow. The true amount may be much more or much less than you think.
5. Use a checklist. Touring multiple homes is a confusing experience for most people. After hours, days and weeks of looking at numerous homes, your mind will start to confuse one home for the other. Rather than relying on memory, make notes about the homes you visit. Turn your priorities into a personalized home-shopping checklist and use it track the features of each home.
6. Wear comfortable clothing and sturdy shoes. House-hunting can be tiring, especially if you're relocating to a distant community and want to see a dozen homes in one day. You don’t want to be uncomfortable to the point that it will lessen your desire to enjoy this experience.
7. Be prepared to make an offer. House-hunting can also be frustrating, especially if you know in your heart you're not really emotionally or financially ready to buy a home. If you're not ready, don't put yourself through the exercise. If you are ready, go through a blank purchase contract ahead of time so you'll know what decisions you'll face when you make an offer.
8. Relax. Granted, buying a home is a major life-altering event. But it's not worth making yourself insanely crazy or super-duper stressed. Save time at the end of your house-hunting expedition to unwind, calm your thoughts and emotions and keep the whole experience in perspective.
Vanna S.
Keller Williams Realty
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As a Real Estate Agent in the Anchorage area, I help home buyers and home sellers achieve their real estate goals. 907-720-HOME(4663) Buying or Selling a home in Anchorage? Call today.
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