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Why Open Houses can Make a Difference in the Sale of a Home

It may be true that less than 5% of homes on the market are actually sold at open houses. However, open houses give potential buyers the chance to view your home in a relaxed atmosphere. Open houses increase the number of people you may get through your house. More exposure is always good for a home that's on the market, right?

Even if a home is not sold through an open house and the agent turns a couple of open house visitors into Real Estate buyers, this still helps the sellers. Because the buyers are buying other listed homes, they are taking homes off the market, which means less competition for the seller. Less competition for the seller means that the seller has a higher likelihood of selling his/her home.

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If you are a home seller and you'd like more tips on how to get your home sold, contact Vanna 907-720-4663. Vanna offers free homestaging to sellers, an invaluable service. Homestaging sets the atmosphere and can usually get your home sold faster and for more money. If these are your goals, call Vanna for a Free Market Analysis of your Home. Servicing Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer and Wasilla.

There have been five Swine Flu Deaths in Alaska thus far. The last occurrences took the lives of two women on the same day, September 24, 2009. According to the Anchorage Daily News, both women had pre-existing medical conditions. The swine flue is a scary and deadly disease and it's something that has caused great sensation in the media. Although it should not be taken lightly, let's remember that there are over 30,000 deaths in the United States that are caused by the seasonal flu.

Ways to help the prevention of Germs:

1. Wash your hands all the time, i.e. each time you sneeze, shake somone's hands, eat, or blow your nose.

2. Stay home if you are sick. Don't allow your children to attend school if they have any symptoms of the flu.

3. Drink lots of water and get enough rest each night.

4. Take vitamins or eat lots of foods with vitamin C

These are just some of the ways to aid your body in keeping YOU healthy. As Realtors, we are in contact with many, many people each day. It's important to take care of ourselved because there are so many people relying on us.

Feel free to leave suggestions and comments below.

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The 2009 Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is $1305.00

The Permanent Fund Dividend is a constitutionally set up fund that pays annual dividends to State of Alaska Residents. In order to qualify for the Permanent Fund Dividend, a person must live in Alaska for a full calendar year, January 1 to December 31, in order to qualify for the next year's Permanent Fund Dividend.

The Permanent Fund is manaed by a semi-independent corporation, The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation. If you or somene you know have lived in Alaska for all of 2009, be sure to apply for the PFD in 2010.

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The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit is scheduled to end on November 30, 2009. First Time Home Buyers have 63 days to close and record on a home purchase.

The 2010 Census count will begin in a remote Alaskan Village called Noorvik. The U.S. Census Bureau Officials shared the news on Thursday, during a presentation. The Bureau is preparing for the months of counting heads. Not literally, but you get the idea.

The Census is conducted every 10 years. It's important that each person is accounted for. The census count is not merely a head count to find out how many people are living in each state. It's great to know the population of Alaska but that's not the only reason for the Census. The Census determines how much aid/money each state will get. In 2000, the population in Alaska was 626,900. With an expected population growth, it's estimated that Alaska might have as many as 679,700 residents in 2008.

The Census count may change the politcal dynamic of Alaska also. Since the migration to the bigger cities, such as Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, and Palmer from more remote areas, affects all of these towns, there may be some shifting in the legislature this year. It seems as though Anchorage might pick up another seat in the house, but we won't know until 2010.

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First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Short Sale Listings in Anchorage, Alaska. JUST LISTED FOR ONLY $241,900...

Yes, this is a shortsale in which the list price is much lower than the market value of this home. All Price Conscience real estate buyers should check this out. The house has mostly new paint and a nice kitchen and dining area. See the flier below and call Vanna 907-720-HOME(4663) for a private showing today. 6670 Desiree Loop Anchorage, AK 99507

To find out if you might qualify for a short sale, real this article.