Anchorage Mat-Su Valley Kenai Peninsula
February 2019
Ranches & Two Story Homes in the Craftsman Style Community of Huffman Timbers
Located in the South Anchorage School District 3 Completed Homes Available from $489,000
Open Sat/Sun 1-4 PM
Directions: Seward Highway south, exit Huffman Road, east on Huffman Road, north on Lake Otis Pkwy, east on Timberview Drive. On the northeast corner of Huffman and Lake Otis.
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Built by our family for your family Spinell Homes Inc, AK Contractor #220310, Res. #92 & 1572
Northpointe Starting at $415,800 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
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Lauren Glenn Starting at $277,400 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
Lois Townhomes Starting at $337,500 Nadine Park Questa Locke Starting at $318,000 (907) 350-2322 Questa Locke (907) 350-2322
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West Park Starting at $405,000 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
Woodhaven Preserve The Terraces Starting at $412,700 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
Starting at $600,000 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
Colt Starting at $495,100 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212
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Nestled in popular midtown neighborhood of Rogers Park, this duplex is perfect for investors or owner occupants. Units feature laminate floors, lots of storage, vinyl siding & windows for easy maintenance, each unit has a private fenced yard. Lot is oversized w/ a lot of off street parking. The detached garage can be used for tenants or just for the owner. Units are easy to rent in this location. 1,360 sqft living, 3BR, 2BA, 2CGar
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This is the builders own home its loaded with extras! Gourmet kitchen, gorgeous master suite, decked out master bath with separate stand alone soaking tub and marble floors. 4 bedrooms plus an office/guest room on main floor. Centrally located in the City of Wasilla, close to everything. Garage is a tandem 3 car with drive through access. 2,060 sqft living, 4BR, 2.5BA, 3CGar
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60 Acre parcel with views off of Fairview loop bluff... There is a private road to the property off of Bradley Cir. Plus, a section line that could possibly be utilized for a road off Fairview loop for a future subdivision.
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Available Land: $210,000 BUILDERS, DEVELOPERS & DIY BUYERS! .76 Acres R2M L26 Grumman St, Anchorage An Advertising Section of Anchorage Daily News, February 2019
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Large lot sizes: 1-2.5 Acres Seven miles up Eagle River Road Priced from $115,000-155,000 Adjacent to Greenbelt with Trail Access Steps to Eagle River & smaller streams Stunning Views of the Chugach Mountains
THREE LOTS REMAINING FOR SALE Lot 29 - $132,000 Lot 32 - $140,000 Lot 33 - $140,000
Eklutna Real Estate Services, LLC 16515 Centerfield Dr. Ste. 201 Eagle River, AK. 99577
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12770 W Armstrong Road, Houston, AK 99623 Just imagine having your own 34 acres lot for your private hunting ground. With little Sue river running on back end of land. Huge garage and shop, then to top that off additional huge shop for those projects you need to get done. The home has archways throughout, with nice mud room at front entry. Bedrooms are great size with open floor plan, stainless steel appliances and much more. Farm animal ok! MLS# 19-151
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2260 S Birch Lake Drive, Big Lake, AK 99652 This real log home with view of Birch Lake from deck, open floor plan with huge Master bedroom, lots of cute Alaskan wood touches throughout. Metal roof, huge shop/garage detached, and sits on two lots. Really need to view to appreciate. AK MLS# 18-19614
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With west facing exposure in desirable Independence Park. Light hickory cabinets with corian counters & laminate floors throughout. Neutral warm colors, wood fireplace & a deck. Walking distance to trails & shopping. $142,500 MLS# 18-17392. 9715 Independence Drive #B308. Debbie Moore 244-3486
UPSCALE CONDO NEAR U-MED
Fantastic East Anchorage location in walking distance to UAA & Goose Lake. Fireplace in the twostory living area, 2 bedrooms with a huge loft area & an office. Tons of built in shelving throughout! Convenient location close to schools, shopping & more! $355,000 MLS# 18-18935. 3001 Widgeon Lane #3A.Starr Marsett 240-1310
1.09 ACRES FOR YOUR DREAM HOME
Don’t miss this opportunity to build your dream home in 2019! This 1.09 acre homesite is located on the upper hillside and backs up to Potter Creek. All utilities in the street, very low HOA dues. Incredible views of the inlet! $170,000 MLS# 18-18870. 18509 Potter Glen Circle. Starr Marsett 240-1310
CLOSE TO CHUGIAK HIGH SCHOOL
4 spacious bedrooms and the laundry room located upstairs plus a den located on the first floor. Spacious 760 SF triple car garage. Plenty of privacy in Chugiak with a 2.68 acre lot. $510,000 MLS# 18-17756. 17790 S Birchwood Loop Road. SADDLE RANCH. Built by Mathias Homes. Carole Marvel 884-8912 & Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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All the space you could need with a first floor office and hobby room plus a storage area under the stairs.4 bedrooms and laundry upstairs.Large garage has room for a shop! Located between Jewel Lake and Kincaid! $639,000 MLS# 1818820. HEATHER WOOD. HULTQUIST HOMES. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
TALK A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE
Acre plus homesites run along the HighlandWalking Trail with incredible inlet & mountain views. All builders and private parties welcome. Amenities Include: RV/boat parking, detached garages/shops, mother-in-law suites, eggs from your 6 chickens. From $149,000. POTTER HIGHLANDS. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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SINGLE STORY LIVING NEAR KINCAID
COMPLETED RANCHES in West Anchorage, close to the airport. Great location for pet owners, spacious backyards that can be fenced! WestGate backs to proposed Lucy Park. 2 bedrooms plus a den, 2 baths and a double car garage. From $339,900. Built by Hultquist Homes. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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DESIRABLE ROGERS PARK LOCATION
Architecturally appealing home with distinct angles and a Mark Ivy addition that lets the sunshine soak in.This home has a mother-in-law suite! Live just minutes away from the UMED District, Chester Creek and parks. $499,000 MLS# 18-16424. 1013 E Fireweed Lane. David Vogel 903-1914 & Shelly Vogel 350-2459
UNOBSTRUCTED MOUNTAIN VIEWS
Elevated views of the Chugach mountain range from thiscornerunitjuststepsawayfromtrailstodowntown, shopping & restaurants!Tastefullyupdated condo with granite counter tops, SS appliances laminate flooring, custom blinds & a full bathroom remodel. Elevator access. $145,000 MLS# 18-15888. 1113 W Fireweed Ln #403. Janet Daley 727-5677
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Private and spacious homesites in the new community of Saddle Ranch! Located less than a mile away from Chugiak High School and adjacent to Beach Lake Park, on Birchwood Loop. Horses Allowed! Now available from $145,000, MLS# 1819662, 18-19645, 18-19646, 18-19649. Carole Marvel 884-8912 & Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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Creative community in South Anchorage with single familyhomesthat areNOWCOMPLETE! Ranchesand two storyhomes with timber elements,3/4 bedrooms, first floor dens, fireplaces in the living area and double car garages. Visit every Saturday and Sunday from 1-4 pm! Homes built by Hultquist Homes and John Hagmeier Homes.Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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heaters, water heaters, furnaces, boilers, gas dryers. Often asked if it was a “bad” leak…I have to say no gas leak is good. The odor may not have been apparent when you enter the room, but they need to be fixed.
Ground shaking? Sky falling? Like a snow globe, you shake your home briskly, and everything in the mini-world goes flying around inside. For those of us inside this little world, the aftermath is disturbing. Every little after shock brings those memories flooding back, makes us wonder if this is the next big one? On the front line are the SOA home inspectors. While not engineers, we have spent our careers looking at homes, and advising clients when to get professional help, and what trade to call. This is the key to evaluating your home for damage. There are three major areas of focus.
Structural integrity tops the list, is this structure going to fail? Is it safe to sleep here tonight? The result is an over whelming demand for Structural Engineers. A good engineer (or properly trained home inspector) will start at the top floor, look for distortion, fractures over ¼” and follow these done to the basement or crawl space structural foundation that is carrying the weight or load of the structure. Is this damaged, distorted, moving out of alignment with the load path? On the site inspections I have been to, there are cracks running through the soils around the home. While alarming, this does not always affect the structure. When the grounds are prepared to carry the load of a building, the contractor digs down, prepares the subsurface soils to carry the load, then installs a foundation on footers that (ideally) designed to carry the weight of the home. So, what you see in the yard does not always mean the foundation has failed, as the supporting soils are not always the same. Utility connection failure is a big number two. In the consultations preformed over the last 30 days, 8 of 10 homes were found to have gas leaks when tested with a combustible gas sniffer. About 30% of these were on the meter. Face it, you shake everything violently, and pipes loosen up at the joints. These were on gas ranges, garage unit
Finally, mechanical system defects. This falls into several areas, first flue pipes. These defects are not always easy to see, but seem to be more common in owner or “handy man” installed water heaters. The flue pipes separate, or the mixing hoods walk off the flue vent on the top of water heaters. The second area is seismic integrity of the supports for the water heaters. Frequently we find the recommended blocking behind the water heaters are missing. This allows the water heater to “hammer” violently against the straps. We find failed straps, and compromising water heater support stands. Finally, are the water supply and waste lines starting to leak? Now the structural engineers are really good at what they do, and if your structure has been compromised then you will need to get a licensed engineer into look at it. The down side is that they generally do not test for gas leaks, and will only call this out if they smell gas. The do not look at the mechanical systems, so you will not get the advice in this area. Finally, a benefit of a home inspector (the best in town are all ASHI certified inspectors, go to ASHI.org to find one) is required to notify you of un-related safety issues that he or she may see during an Earthquake consultation. Things like open junction boxes, firewall breeches in the garage, garage doors that let contaminates in from the garage, these are all important safety issues. A professional engineer is not trained to look for defects in these areas, home inspectors are. The professional home inspector is the ideal first choice in a review of your home for earthquake related damage, and they are trained to let you know if you need to spend the $500-$1200 on a professional engineer, or just hire a reputable general contractor to fix the multitude of stress fractures from the “shaker” we just went through, and to be ready for the next one.
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The Hall Family has been building quality new homes in the Palmer, Wasilla and Eagle River areas with affordable pricing for over 40 years. With the reputation of standing by our product and making the customer a priority, not just a number. Let our family work with you to make your dream home a reality! VOTED BEST HOME BUILDER IN THE VALLEY FOR THE THIRD TIME!
THE ADAK - Stone Creek $428,000
4BR, 2.5 BA, 2,830 SF, 3-Car Garage, .92 Acre Lot This plan is brand new! It is a beautiful 4 bedroom home with a living, family room and den or office. It has a mud room and laundry across from each other for easy clean up. There are a lot of extras in this home, granite countertops, crown molding, fireplace, built-in shelving, tray ceiling, vinyl plank floors and a beautiful free standing soaker tub. This home also has the nest smart home package which includes nest thermostats, camera doorbell and smart deadbolt.
THE CHUGACH - Stone Creek $350,500 4BR, 2.5 BA, 2,048 SF, 3-Car Garage, .92 Acre Lot
The Chugach features a 3 car garage with 8’ tall doors. Features include 9’ ceilings on the first floor. The kitchen boasts granite countertops, stainless appliances and pendant lights. A fireplace in the family room and a ceiling fan to help spread the warm air. Private master bedroom/bathroom with a tray ceiling in the bedroom and the bath includes a 4’ tiled shower, free standing soaker tub, double sinks and large walk-in closet. This is a must see!
THE PTARMIGAN - Stone Creek $351,500 4BR, 3 BA, 1,916 SF, 3-Car Garage, .92 Acre Lot
The Ptarmigan is a multi-functional tri-level plan. The bottom floor has a bedroom and bathroom as well as a family room for kids or private events. The main floor is open for entertaining with a kitchen, dining and living room. The upstairs floor has 3 bedrooms including the master suite and an extra bathroom. This home has been expanded for even more room to relax or invite over some friends.
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Resolution Bluffs, Lot 15 Estimated Start Date Spring of 2019 Four bedroom, 3.5 baths plus den and bonus room with mother-in-law suite on main level. Approximately 3,709 square feet. Expansive deck showcases bluff and creek views. $998,900
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4 BD / 3.5 BA / 2,877 SF / 8,714 SF Lot Delightful home on a favorite street in Old Turnagain! Fully remodeled in 2007 including windows and doors, teak floors, hand bull-nosed travertine, gourmet kitchen and custom shower surrounds. Great family set-up with 3 bedrooms on upper level and one on lower level. Large private backyard, lovely front entry deck, and lots of natural light. MLS# 19-224. VAL WHITMORE / 223-1125
3/5 BD / 3 BA / 6,504 SF / 56,628 SF Lot Open and spacious 6504 sqft living space w/ spectacular lake and mountain views. Has 3 bd however, there are 2 offices that can easily be converted into bd. 3 full baths, 2 kitchens, 2 FP, sun room, large kitchen with eat-in area with bay windows, formal dining room, awesome butler’s pantry, elevator, and more. The huge 1672 sqft garage. 1.30 acre lot with privacy. Metal siding. Landscaped. Alarm system. MLS# 18-14945. BONNIE BURKHARDSMEIER / 841-3926
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4 BD / 2 BA / 2 CG / 2,016 SF / 15,308 SF Lot New kitchen and carpet, updated windows ,energy upgrade, large lot and tent/carport plus shed with wide driveway. Nice home across from the church in popular Scenic Park. MLS# 18-18543.
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3 BD / 2 BA / 1,986 SF / 10,997 SF Lot Wonderful location tucked on a quiet street close to downtown. Large sunny private yard with room to play and room for a party. Great curb appeal and flowering gardens. Inside has lovely colors, and smart upgrades including gas fireplace insert, newer countertops, backsplash and stainless steel appliances, newer floors and interior doors, and large walk in master closet. MLS# 18-12625. VAL WHITMORE / 223-1125
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4 BD / 2.5 BA / 2 CG / 2,392 SF / 6,119 SF Lot Beautiful 2-story w/main floor accessible; main level has in-floor heat & MBR w/ lg walk-in shower, soaking tub, double vanity & xtra lg walk-in closet. Laundry. Vaulted T&G ceilings, custom river rock/ log FP, hickory cabinets, tile flooring. HRV system. Big fenced yard. View of the mountains. MLS# 18-12757.
3 BD / 2.5 BA / 2 CG / 1,505 SF / 3,482 SF Lot You’ll have plenty of time to enjoy life while living in this exceptional home with its new windows, flooring, and paint. Newer roof and boiler provide peace of mind while a private master suite, separate family room and a fully fenced yard with a 10 ft gate store all your books, shoes, tools, boats, toys, and the RV! MLS# 18-19865.
48,352 Acre Lot Acre parcel Mid Hillside. Covered with birch and spruce. West side of Birch Road. Gas Electric and soil test available. Easy access every where. Shared driveway already built. Has small shed on site. Access to Hillside trail system. Bring your builder and walk this lot today. MLS# 18-17183.
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Artificial Intelligence and Real Estate The definition of “work” may well change over the next 20 years, and the employment of individuals in some fields of service and manufacturing may well be at risk. Yuval Noah Harari in his excellent book - “21 Lessons for the 21st Century”- lays out, among the many challenges we face, the rapid growth of automation and artificial intelligence. InfoTech has moved to an evolved state where computers, and the algorithms they contain, can outperform human brains. In 2017 it was already old news that a computer could beat any chess champion but, in December of that year, Google’s AlphaZero program defeated the Stockfish 8 program (2016 world computer chess champion). AlphaZero learned absolutely nothing from any human and guess how long it took to learn chess and beat Stockfish 8 ? - 4 hours! Such capabilities of computers to learn will have a huge impact on life as we know it. The automation of many manufacturing plants is well known and add to that the advances toward driverless vehicles. The advantage that artificial intelligence has over humans is that, not only can it learn more data than the human brain, but it can network with all other computers instantaneously. It is for this reason that, when all cars become driverless, road deaths will be reduced by 90%.
How soon will it be that your general practice doctor is not needed anymore to diagnose your problem and write a prescription? With your biometric sensor installed in your body, a worldwide AlphaZero network of data will be able to diagnose and even predict your health issues and tell you what to do. Will the practice of real estate go the way of many service and manufacturing jobs? It is my view that, even after you meet no check-out cashiers at Fred Meyer’s or Nordstrom, there are many service fields that will still require the personal attention of a local expert other than a computer. Indeed, even though you now sign documents and interact with parts of the real estate process digitally, choosing a home is still an intensely personal narrative. You can certainly look at homes for sale online and even see the ‘Zestimate’ of value, but only an experienced Realtor can walk and talk you through the tapestry of the marketplace. To put it another way, whilst your MD and Taxi Driver may be replaceable with Biotech and InfoTech, the Psychiatrist, Nurse and other Caregivers will not be replaceable for your intimate human needs. Do you really want to move house without a human hand? I don’t think so. Zillow cannot replace a local, experienced Realtor and this is why some of their data is inaccurate. Real Estate is not nearly as algorithmic as medicine. Automation is definitely changing the way that the practice of real estate is conducted, and many of these improvements are a most welcome
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timesaver and simplifier of the process. Federal regulations are, even now, seriously considering the introduction of online appraisals without the use of a tape-toting human making a visual inspection and performing pages of calculations. Algorithms will ensure that lenders are sufficiently protected with a digitally calculated value for the property within tolerable ranges, without wasting 2 weeks of your pending purchase or sale choosing a human to make that assessment. The combination of InfoTech and Biotech will change culture for matters that require a purely mathematical calculation based on facts and data, but the more intimate aspects of life will, if you have a choice, remain an interpersonal experience. Facebook, Netflix and Google can certainly assess and measure you, if you choose to expose yourself on the internet, and direct advertising your way for someone to sell you something. It is my belief, however, that most of humanity will still want human intercourse to assist in their more personal life decisions. Call your Realtor today and tell them you value the relationship. Most of them, like me, love the work and sincerely want to be there for you, especially when the internet goes down!
Dave Windsor is an Associate Broker at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties with over 27 years of experience in the Anchorage real estate market. Dave’s services are available to both Buyers and Sellers of Residential or Income Properties.
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