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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

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First time home buyers that are in the market right now are being given a wonderful opportunity to claim an $8000 refundable tax credit on their 2010 income tax returns. The First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit applies to home buyers that purchase and close on a home before December 1, 2009. So, if there are any first time home buyers out there, remember that you do have less than four months if you want to claim the tax credit next tax season.

The tax credit is good for many types of real estate, such as, single family homes, condos, mobile homes, and even some multi-family units. It is best to speak to your CPA about the details.

I service Anchorage, Eagle-River, Chugiak, Palmer, and Wasilla.

Relocating to Anchorage, Alaska? Alaska has just celebrated its 50th year of statehood. Alaska's motto, "big, wild, life" does not do this place justice. Yes, Anchorage, Alaska is big and wild, and full of life. Anchorage has a natural beauty about it that astounds first time visitors and life-long residents alike. It will take your breath away. To the east are the majestic mountains. To the West is the ocean.

Not only does Anchorage have natural beauty going for it, Anchorage is a culture rich city with a tremendous ability to open its arms to newcomers from all over the globe. Most people that you meet here will wave and even stop to chat for a minute, never too busy for a smile. It does get cold up here, but the atmosphere is warm.

Anchorage, Alaska has so much to offer to growing families. This is one of the few places that actually produced jobs in the United States. Don't let the unemployment rate fool you. Anchorage has a unique employment situation. Employees in some fields such as oil, fish, and tourism work seasonally. All in all, the best quality of Anchorage, the small town with big city amenities, is the people.

If you or someone you know is thinking about relocating to Anchorage, Alaska or any of the surrounding towns, such as Eagle River or Chugiak, request a free Relocation Packet.

If you are moving up here and would like to get a good idea of home prices, check out all the homes on the Alaska MLS right here.

I just read a story about Victor Vangelakos and his family living in a 32 story condo all by themselves. They are the only family that is occupying a unit in the Huge 32 Story Condo building. While the other buyers were able to swap contracts to buy a condo next door, Vangelakos and his family was unable to do so because their lender did not allow it. Read more here.

What do you think? What would you advise this family to do?