49th Estate Magazine October 2018

Anchorage Mat-Su Valley Kenai Peninsula

October 2018

Celebrating 38 Years of Home Building in Alaska $6,800 Towards Buyer Paid Closing Costs on Selected Complete Homes

Visit These New Home Communities Every Saturday and Sunday 1-4 pm IronTree, Liberty Square, Burlwood Bluff, WestGate, GrayHawk, Rabbit Hill and The Lofts at O Street Offer Valid with the use of Archstone Home Mortgage

Connie Yoshimura 907-229-2703 cyoshimura@gci.net www.cyalaska.com

Get Spoiled by Spinell

YOU CHOOSE THE FLOOR PLAN, WE KEEP YOU ON BUDGET.

CUSTOMIZED FOR YOUR LIFESTYLE AND NEEDS.

OUR TRANSPARENT PROCESS SIMPLIFIES THE BUILDING EXPERIENCE.

RELAX, YOU HAVE A 10-YEAR STRUCTURAL WARRANTY!

WASILLA & PALMER

Powder View

Starting at $398,000

Stephanie Gamble (907) 354-0277 Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

Hidden Ranch

Dove Tree

Starting at $240,300

Starting at $255,000

Eagle Nest

Starting at $328,500

EAGLE RIVER Questa Locke (907) 350-2322 Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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Horizon Estates

Starting at $254,500

Eagle Heights at Settlers Bay Starting at $232,900

Settlers Bay

Starting at $218,700

Contact us to learn more about our process.

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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

ANCHORAGE Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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

Prominence Pointe

West Park Starting at $392,200 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

OWN A LOT OR LOOKING AT VACANT LAND? We can build anywhere.

Woodhaven Preserve The Terraces Starting at $412,700 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

Starting at $530,100 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

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Starting at $740,000 Laura Halverson RE/MAX Dynamic Properties C: 907.230.4891

Colt Starting at $495,100 Kevin Sigafoos (907) 244-3212

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When Experience Counts

892 E.USA Cir., #100, Wasilla, AK 99654

Over 28+ Years Selling Anchorage & Mat -Su Valley Associate Broker • REALTOR ® • Consistent Top Producer ( 9 0 7 ) 2 3 2 - 0 2 2 7 · S h a n n o n P a r b e r r y @ g c i . n e t · w w w. S h a n n o n P a r b e r r y. c o m

A lifestyle you can enjoy,

ANOTHER GORGEOUS HOME BY ELEGANT HOMES. Large treed 1 ac. lot. XL 3 CGar, Granite thruout, upgraded cabinets, custom tile work, upgraded lighting package, rock fireplace w/built-ins, beautiful master suite w/lighted coffered ceiling, double sinks, jetted tub & a large WIC. Photos are similar of house just Built. Kitchen will be slightly different from photos to accommodate a larger island w/ a farm sink, actual hood over range and cabinets will be finished to ceiling.

AT A PRICE YOU CAN AFFORD IS

UNDER CONSTRUCTION NOW IN PALMER! METICULOUS & CENTRALLY LOCATED!!

WASILLA

1,552 sqft living, 3BR, 2BA, 2CGar ... $295,000 RARE ROGERS PARK FIXER UPPER!

ANCHORAGE

BETTER THAN NEW W/LANDSCAPING DONE!

WASILLA

Garage is sized for 3 cars but has a single 2 car door for tons of storage. Crawl space is tall & could be finished for more sq ft. Master suite is a private retreat w/spacious BA and huge WIC. 2nd BR also features a WIC. Private acre lot is perfect for gardeners w/perennials & apple trees. Updates include, paint, master addition, main BA remodel, refinish of wood floors. Pics are virtually staged.

2,338 sqft living, 3BR, 2BA, 2CGar ... $255,000

Rogers Park Bungalow conveniently located in sought after midtown Anchorage neighborhood.

Spacious ranch style home with fenced yard and back deck. Perfect for investors or someone looking to build equity. Home is being sold as is where is with no warranty. Sellers never lived in the property.

ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED. 1,392 sqft living, 2BR, 2BA, 2CGar ... $265,000

Built in '14 & meticulously maintained. Custom features include granite throughout, hickory cabinets, upgraded tile & laminate floors & trim work. Gas FP. XL back deck. Mater suite has a large WIC & gorgeous BA. This plan has the master on the opposite side of the home from the extra bedrooms. All of this located in a private gated community right in the middle of Wasilla, close to everything and surrounded by miles of walking paths.

1,542 sqft living, 3BR, 25BA, 3CGAR ... $275,000

HORTICULTURIST DREAM COME TRUE!

GORGEOUS! LIKE NEW W/CUSTOM TOUCHES!

WATERFRONT ESTATE

PALMER

Nestled in the heart of farm country just outside Palmer.

Fenced & unrestricted, perfect for animals, and home businesses. Concrete counters, SS appliances, pantry, beautiful tile floors, new carpet & paint, 2 decks.

Perennials galore, including apple trees. 2 green houses w/commercial set up. Shed for storage, etc.... Home is immaculate and ready to move into. This one is a must see!

1AC, 1,360 sqft living, 3BR, 2BA ... $349,900

WASILLA

Custom trim, tile work & ceilings. Granite counters thruout, kit w/pantry, family rm w/built-in entertainment center, 2 msuites, all bedrooms have WIC, laundry room upstairs. Located just outside Wasilla city limit, easy commute, close to shopping, schools, etc..

Chickens & other animals are welcome. Protective CCrs are not prohibitive. Excellent Home Business location.

3,148 sqft living, 4BR, 3.5BA, 3CGar ... $419,000

BIG BEAVER LAKE

2.19 acres w/mountain views., private multi-boat dock. Landscaped w/garden area & 2000 sqft of decking. Waterfront retreat designed for large families, entertaining or income w/a MIL unit. Completely selfsufficient 1st flr w/full kitchen, private entrance & 2CGar. Chefs kit on the upper level. XL great rm w/FP & views.

MSuite. 1200 sqft shop. Motorized toys allowed.

2+AC, 3,472 sqft living, 5BR, 3BA, 5CGar ... $725,000

RESIDENTIAL • VAC ANT L AND • NEW CONS TRUCTION • MULTI-FAMILY • FSBO ASSIS TAN CE • FORECLOSURE

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Kevin Elf rink Residential • Income • Commercial

Cell: (907) 727-2150

lobe Real Estate, LLC 3300 C St., #114 Anchorage, AK. 99503

Email: kevinelfrink@gmail.com

Did you know that Kevin Elfrink has sold 10 per cent of all homes in Anchorage in 2018 year to date priced between $1,000,000.00 to $2,000,000.00?

If you have a High End Property, Single Family Home, Income Property, Motel, or Commercial Property, call Kevin Elfrink to get it SOLD. 2100 Atwood Drive, Anchorage, AK 99517 $1,124,000 MLS #17-15922

Masterful design and captivating architecture are uniquely embodied in this 9,748 square foot custom residence situated on a lushly landscaped 2/3 acre corner lot. At 6 bedrooms, 5.75 baths, this one-of-a kind sprawling family home offers estate living and embraces all one would want in a dream home! Grand porte cochère entry, entertainer’s kitchen with 2 refrigerators, private office with wet bar, finished basement with storage galore, sun-filled solarium, expansive decking and much more. Seller to consider owner finance with qualified buyer.

Considered the best and most convenient neighborhood in Anchorage. www.2100atwooddrive.com ERIC DYE, Globe Real Estate, LLC 907.244.1970 dyeman@gci.net LAYNE GUNTER, Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group 907.223.8583 lgunter02@msn.com

4661 Hunter Drive, Anchorage $375,000 MLS#18-1552 $45,000 BELOW CITY ASSESSMENT!! The home for your family in a great neighborhood. Fabulous Loft, Formal dining room, recreation work room or potential MLB on floor level with 3/4 bath. Huge master bedroom, close to Kincaid Elementary, Sand Lake and Kincaid Park.

New carpet, new paint, and new flooring throughout.

8828 Arlene Street, Anchorage $749,000 MLS#18-1553 Fabulous tri-plex w/2 3br. units, 1 studio. Gas fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, clerestories, tile entrance and master baths in 3br. Partial Mt. view from studio and master br. unit A. Wired with cat-5 and co-axial 11’ foam walls sound isolation; 30-40% savings heat. Four full baths, two half. Tenants pay electric, gas, garbage, yard maintenance, snow removal.

265 Oklahoma Street #B-1, Anchorage $189,000 MLS#18-8641 Great town home, vaulted ceiling, open floor plan, view mountains, private deck, minutes from J-Ber, built by Peterson Group.

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Get into a new home on beautiful Kenai Peninsula!

Let me help you find the home that’s perfect for you!

Featured Home

KENAI

Sunsets to die for!! Spectacular views of wildlife on the pond, the Kenai River, and Cook Inlet with Mt. Redoubt steaming in the background. Custom home built in 1999, with 4,016 Sq. Ft of living space & 664 Sq. Ft. attached garage. This one owner home comes with Granite counter-tops in a large kitchen that begs for entertaining. The open spaces on the main level make hosting a party a breeze.

MLS#18-4306

STERLING

NORTH KENAI

SOLDOTNA

$637,500

KENAI

Well cared for, cozy home on 1.61 acre corner lot surrounded by healthy birch trees, close to the Kenai River & Scout Lake! Circle driveway, fenced garden area and lots of parking, even a gravel pad for future shop, 2 sheds and huge deck area. Home features large master suite. Great area, great property and great price.

100% Custom home w/UNOBSTRUCTED BREATHTAKING VIEW! Hot Tub on deck, fenced back yard, Built-in wine cooler, distressed oak floor, Sauna, Barker custom cabinets, Breakfast nook, Organic wool carpet, Kinetico reverse osmosis water system, Triple pane windows, Wisdom ICBO’s, Granite countertops w/bullnose corners, Wired surround, 6x8 pantry, Instant hot water dispenser.

Affordable, private, 1,440 Sq. Ft. home perfect for starter home, summertime fishing get-a-way, retirement or rental.

Home only 5 min. from Fred Meyer/downtown Soldotna.

Located on dead end road, minimal noise.

CURTAIN RISING! Impeccably maintained & updated lovely single-owner home. Here you will enjoy the best of both worlds, quiet forested seclusion with in-town location.

Basement currently utilized separately as a mother-in-law apartment. Also includes full service greenhouse & RV parking w/50 amp electrical. Sweeping lawn w/4,500 Sq. Ft. paved driveway.

MLS#18-10256

MLS#18-8675

MLS#18-8423

MLS#18-5931

$274,900

$585,000

STERLING

NORTH KENAI

$195,000

SOLDOTNA

$379,000

NORTH KENAI

NEW PRICE Almost 2.5 acres of PRIVATE LAKEFRONT! Viewing abundant with wildlife & waterfowl. Borough maintained road and close to Elem., Middle & High schools. Large 1,020 Sq. Ft. garage, large deck overlooking the lake, quiet sparsely inhabited neighborhood. Open floor plan with radiant in-floor heat throughout. 360 Sq. Ft. solarium.

You’ve seen the rest, now see the best hangar ever. The 2 level (1,440 Sq Ft) living space is custom and ADA compliant. Counter tops and window sills are Corian. Exterior is beautifully finished in rock and cement board. View the pictures & schedule to see the newest hangar in Scooter’s Air Park.

Very unique home in quiet and private area in the heart of Soldotna. Great 1 BR, 1BA mother-in-law with its own entrance & updated kitchen. New spacious cedar deck front & rear installed two years ago. New furnace in 2016. Detached 600’ garage is heated & has storage loft above. 10 X 10 fenced & covered chicken coop & 10 X 14 storage shed included. Seller says on clear day you can see mountains.

OWNER FINANCE! 2010 built fully handicap accessible ranch home. Features: hickory cabinets, Corian countertops, custom windows, walk-in jetted tub, new Stainless Steel boiler mate, large open kitchen, dining and living room. 12 X 28 carport, over 4,700 Sq. Ft. asphalt driveway & parking area, & storage shed.

MLS#18-9017

MLS#18-5631

MLS#17-19235

MLS#17-9519

$274,900

$445,000

$238,000

$219,500

FRED BRAUN

907.395.0655 CELL:252.8375 10419 Kenai Spur Hwy. Suite B, Kenai, Alaska 99611 BRAUNCOM@PTIALASKA.NET • WWW.KENAIPENINSULAREALESTATE.COM

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Available Land: $210,000 .76 Acres R2M L26 Grumman St, Anchorage An Advertising Section of Anchorage Daily News, October 2018

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A NEW VINTAGE OF HOMES IN ANCHORAGE...W.DIMOND BLVD. & WESTPARK

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UP TO $3000+ IN CLOSING COST ASSISTANCE SEE LICENSEE FOR DETAILS

Gordon Sloane 907.244.3381 Gordon@TheSDHomeGroup.com

907.562.1170

Residential Endorsement: 123

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Fall in love with your new home!

LAND~ LAND~ LAND~!

350 West Heritage Dr.

1525 E St.

Quaint downtown Alaskan Homestead house built in 1948 with full unfinished basement and new roof 2 years ago. Large fenced yard with 1 car garage and paved alley. $349,900

4103 Raspberry Rd.

Great opportunity to build your dream home on 1+ acre parcel of land in the heart of Wasilla 5 minutes from Parks Hwy & Lucille St. Close to all amenities , yet located on a beautifully treed and secluded street. $60,000

Elegantly appointed and sun filled Delong Lake townhouse on 3 levels with top floor master. 3 generous sized bedrooms, open kitchen to LR &DR. Full access to Delong Lake steps away! Offered at $359,900

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Best of Alaska Winner 2011-2017 TOP FLOOR SOUTH FACING SUNNY CONDO IN DESIRABLE EASTRIDGE COMMUNITY • Gorgeous new floors, freshly painted, custom lighting throughout

• 6 bedrooms

• Updated kitchen with nice breakfast bar and plenty of cupboards & counter space

• 3 bathrooms

• 866 square feet of living space

• 4,004 square feet of living space

• Spacious bedrooms with nice size livingroom

1651 Eastridge Drive #303 $136,000

SPACIOUS DOWNTOWN HOME IS PERFECT FOR FAMILY &ENTERTAINING ALIKE

• Breakfast bar for entertaining, great kitchen counter space • Large walk-in closet in master and washer/dryer in unit!

• 8,750 square foot lot

1504 P Street $524,500

• Great layout for entertaining & family alike • PRIME South addition locale

CUSTOM HILLSIDE HOME ON 1 ½ ACRES – THE LARGEST LOT IN VALLI VUE

TRANQUIL HILLSIDE RETREAT ON PRIVATE ACRE LOT • 3 large bedrooms & 3 ½ baths

• 3 bedrooms

• 3 car garage

• 3 full bathrooms

• 3,412 square feet of living space

• 2 car garage

• 42,750 square foot lot

12946 Norak Place $540,000

• Gorgeous floors, vaulted tongue & groove ceilings, custom kitchen • Mother-in-law apartment with sepa rate entrance

• 2,147 square feet of living space

6731 Crooked Tree Drive $616,700

• 2 bedrooms

• 1 bathrooms

• 2 bathrooms

• 855 square feet of living space

• 2,048 square feet of living space

• Features gorgeous floors, beautiful FP, upgraded kitchen • Large master with big walk-in closet • Private patio, washer and dryer in-unit, and heat and cable included in dues!

• 2 car garage

1845 W 15th Avenue $595,000

THE IDEAL ACRE LOT TO BUILD YOUR BEAR VALLEY DREAM HOME

• 5,468 square feet of living space • 21,750 square foot lot

• Perfect place for your hillside retreat

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• Within the Goldeview Middle and South High School district boundaries

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• Gorgeous hardwood floors, updated custom kitchen

• 5 Buildings, 10 Units

• Sparsely populated hillside road with easy access

L3A B8H Byron Drive $60,000

• Master Suite with sitting room & spa-like bath

HIGHLY COVETED ½ ACRE LOT IN THE HEART OF SPENARD

40,885 square foot lot

• Minutes from all the amenities of the city

• Quality, uniqueness, privacy… truly a one-of-a-kind home

CONTEMPORARY BOOTLEGGER COVE TOWNHOME ON WESTCHESTER LAGOON

EXECUTIVE-STYLE CONDO IN DESIRABLE EASTRIDGE COMMUNITY • 2 bedrooms

1645 Sitka Street #102 $136,500

• 61,370 square foot lot

• Large Garage

827 W 26th Avenue $699,000

• Storage Unit, coin-op Laundry and lots of off-street parking • Takes you back to the early years of Spenard in this sought after rental area

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INTO THE COMFORT OF A NEW HOME! 561 E 36th Ave, Suite 200, Anchorage | 907.646.3600 | www.dwellrealtyak.com | Follow Us @dwellrealtyak

MULTI-USE PROPERTY OPPORTUNITY

RO Zoned-Residential Office that could be turned into a home office, used as a duplex investment opportunity or your 5 bedroom home! Endless living opportunities with plenty of parking. New windows, roof, vent system, insulation and MORE! No HOA or CCRs. $360,000 MLS# 18-14932. 17029 EASY STREET, EAGLE RIVER. Tammy Stewart 360-1116

6 BEDROOM SOUTHPORT DREAM HOME!

Plus a guest/kids wing, large master suite with walk-in tile shower, dual vanity, jet tub and an open concept living, dining & kitchen space. All this and more on nearly 1/4 of an acre that is south-facing, and has year round RV parking! $640,000 MLS# 18-14067. 1715 W 104TH AVENUE. Tammy Stewart 360-1116

4 HOMES ON 1.44 ACRES!

Excellent investment opportunity with plenty of privacy! Live for free in the 4th unit & rent the other 3! Not many more of these properties are going to be built. All are ranch style, easy living units built in just 2014 with 3 beds, 2 baths & 1 car garages. $585,000 MLS# 17-19897. 6490 E TEX-AL DRIVE, WASILLA. Tammy Stewart 360-1116

RELAX TO THE SOUND OF A WATERFALL

From one of your two back decks! 4,722 SF home in a desirable South Anchorage location close to schools and shopping. 5 bedrooms with multiple bonus rooms provides a space for everyone to enjoy.

Contemporary interior finishes throughout. $799,000 MLS# 18-13638. 1948 BRANDILYN STREET. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703

NEW DESIGNS - SOUTH ANCHORAGE

Unique townhouse style townhomes in desirable South Anchorage. Each unit has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths and either single or double car garages.

Energy efficient, new construction plans built by Mathias Homes from $254,900. Close to Abbott Loop Community Park! PARKWAY TOWNHOMES. Call for more information, Carole Marvel 884-8912

EXPANSIVE HILLSIDE RANCH HOME

Rests on close to a half acre lot with unobstructed inlet and mountain views. Floor to ceiling windows frame the outdoor surroundings from 5,555 SF of living space. 5 bedrooms, 3 fireplaces, multiple living areas plus a home theater and a spacious triple car garage. $1,081,900 MLS# 18-1054. 6321 PROMINENCE POINTE DRIVE. Connie Yoshimura 2229-2703

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$6,800 TOWARDS CLOSING COSTS

On completed ranches in WestGate! Live the lifestyle you have always dreamed about in a new home community just minutes away from outdoor activities at Kincaid Park! Offer valid with use of a preferred lender. From $349,000.

Built by Hultquist Homes. Shelly Vogel 3502459 & David Vogel 903-1914

CLOSE TO AIRPORT, TRAILS & LAKE HOOD

Incredible location with an easy commute to downtown! Pristine & private setting for this 2 bedroom condo with a single car garage! Updated kitchen, laminate throughout, fireplace, private balcony, soundproof windows & washer/dryer stay. $174,900 MLS# 18-12799. 4321 Constellation Ave #F45. Carole Marvel 884-8912

BACKS UP TO PARK & TRAIL SYSTEM!

Chugach Foothills Park is just outside your back door! Great Regency Park location with easy commute to JBER. Elevated deck with incredible mountain views. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath & 2 car garage home has many updates throughout! $279,000 MLS# 18-11907. 3838 SYCAMORE LOOP. Brant Heidlebaugh 230-1766 adn.com/homes | 49th Estate

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ALASKA CUSTOM HOMES NHN East Henhouse Loop

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FOREMOST CONSTRUCTION 3743 South Barn Gable Loop

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EACH BUILDER IS REPRESENTED BY THEIR RESPECTIVE PROFESSIONAL REAL ESTATE TEAM SEE WWW.THERANCHALASKA.COM FOR LIST OF AVAILABLE HOMES AND CONTACT INFO.

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LEONSON DESIGN 3593 South Barn Gable Loop

DROBENKO INVESTMENTS, LLC 3565 Barn Gable Loop

TheRanchAlaska

HUBBARD ENTERPRISE, INC.

3610 South Barn Gable Loop

@TheRanchAlaska

ELISHA CUSTOM HOMES, LLC 5295 East Silo Circle

ARCTIC DEVCO, INC. South Barn Gable Loop

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417 DAILEY AVENUE #16 • $149,900

7728 SNOW VIEW • $179,900

Some need for updating.

Price Reduced $10K. MLS# 18-9811

Laminate floors down. Large fenced yard.

Carpet Allowance.

MLS# 18-11922

2 BR, 1.5 BA, Yd., $235 Dues

Peggy Kelly

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Realtor and CRS

2 BR, 1 BA, ZLL w/no dues

Your Realtor in the Last Frontier!

28+ Years in Real Estate | 35 Years in Alaska pckelly@alaska.net • Search4AlaskaHomes.com 907.230.6446

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5637 GRAND TETON LOOP Immaculately maintained home in West Park.

This floor plan lends to plenty of natural light and space for the family to grow. Beautiful cabinetry, quartz countertops, open kitchen w/breakfast bar & WI pantry. 3 bedrooms on the second floor with one on the main level.

Enjoy a crisp fall evening at the fire pit on the deck or massive back yard with RV parking and an oversized garage for toys.

4 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms 2 Car Garage MLS# 18-14594

1954 CONCORD HILLS DRIVE Welcome to the sought after neighborhood of Southport. A planned community featuring several parks, bike paths, walking trails. This beautiful Crown Point home offers spacious living areas for a growing family: open concept kitchen/family room; formal living with vaulted ceilings; formal dining room with coffered ceilings. All bedrooms offer walk in closets and a 2nd family room on the same floor.

3 Bedrooms, 2½ Bathrooms 2 Car Garage MLS# 18-10292

6450 E NORTHERN LIGHTS BOULEVARD 10E MLS# 18-11182

Sought after Spicewood town home.

Allows for quick access to base, U-med district or down town. Offering a tiered living option, two side by side bedrooms, two separate lofted spaces.

Perfectly set up for a nursery or a quick conversion to fantastic master bedroom. Custom designed cabinetry and countertops allow for great a conversation starter over a bbq party you hosted on the private deck.

4424 WRIGHT STREET MLS# 18-7447 B3 ZONING in the UMED DISTRICT Call for more details!

1105 POTLATCH CIRCLE #7 MLS# 18-6836 Large luxurious townhouse with views of park and wooded hillside.

Cathedral ceiling with open living space great for entertaining!

Updated throughout with open balcony bonus area and deck for outdoor living.

1843 JUNEAU DRIVE MLS# 18-14864 Call for more details!

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Here are some ways Alaska might rightsize the residential real estate market Author: Barbara and Clair Ramsey

Downsizing and rightsizing are two corporate buzzwords that could be easily applied to the Anchorage real estate market. In our market, we’ve experienced downsizing (when inventory and foreclosures soar) numerous times: in the late 1980s and 1990s; in the 2008 financial crisis; and in recent years when layoffs spread through major employers in oil, professional services, construction and other industries.

If rightsizing can be defined as a proactive, continual approach to improve a situation, how do we rightsize the real estate market with housing inventory still relatively low, when many buyers are not able to find an affordable home? After all, 56 percent of the homes for sale are more than $350,000 according to the Alaska Multiple Listing Service.

One rightsizing idea is to focus on the Loren Holmes / ADN largest growing segment of our populaBen May arranges solar panels atop a home in Anchorage’s south addition tion — seniors. According to a three-year neighborhood Friday, July 20, 2018. May owns Anchorage Solar, and says the outlook by the Alaska Economic Develop- 20-panel array should offset 60-90 percent of the homeowner’s electrical use. ment Corp., the 65 and over age group grew 27 percent between 2012 and 2017, Another pilot program underway is and home improvement loans available. while other age groups decreased slightly.

Solarize Anchorage. The program takes Check with your local lender about Many seniors own family homes bigger advantage of group purchasing power loan programs such as the Alaska Housthan what they need, especially once kids to get the best discounts on solar panels. ing Program options before purchasing if have grown and moved out. While some The program also offers the expertise of a home needs a little extra work. One loan may be waiting for a better market to sell, a professional who knows the Request program, the Energy Efficiency Interest others may have a more pressing reason for Proposal process to review installers Rate Reduction, allows for a potential not to sell — the lack of something worth- and the proposed equipment. Vetting the decrease of 0.125 to 0.625 percent of while to move into. installers is important because they need your interest rate. To get this incentive, in These active senior sellers would like to to be able to handle the scale of a large less than 365 days from closing, the new stay close to friends, family and grandproject, the permitting with the municihomeowner must get an initial energy children, especially during the summer pality, and know how to work with the rating, complete the improvements and months, and they definitely are not ready electric utility. obtain a final energy rating to show a for an assisted living center. Unfortunately, Once installed, the solar panels feed change of at least a one step increase and Anchorage has limited choices of transiback to the grid for net metering. With a minimum of 5 points. With a little plantional properties for seniors moving from net metering, if you generate more elecning, you can be rewarded for the balance large family homes. This forces seniors tricity than you use, your unused electric- of your mortgage by completing work you to stay put or move out of state. Think of ity is banked for later use. After a prelikely would do anyway. the number of family-sized homes (in a established time period, what you don’t Renovation and home improvement variety of price ranges) that could be freed use is returned as a credit to your account. loans loans are also available to pay for up for purchase if transitional housing While the credit amount is less than what just the improvements. Even with potenwas available. Housing for active senior you are charged, it does create a small tially two more interest adjustments this citizens might be condominium buildings revenue stream to help offset expenses. year, interest rates are still at historic lows with one-level floor plans of 1,500-plus Currently, more than 30 homeowners — making improvements still affordable square feet that are close to amenities and in Airport Heights took advantage this to finance. with adequate storage and parking. year of a group solar installation. Other As we come out of this latest crisis, Another rightsizing idea is to update neighborhoods, such as Rogers Park and perhaps we can focus on rightsizing the older homes with the latest in technolTurnagain, are looking into participating real estate market in the coming years. If ogy. In previous years, the Alaska Housin the program next year. we help shape what we need in the housing Energy Rebate program encouraged Whether you want to remodel, increase ing market, we might be able to improve homeowners to improve energy efficiency, your home’s energy efficiency, or are current housing stock to benefit all. which in turn stimulated needed interior thinking of buying an existing home in upgrades. need of energy updating, there are loans

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his article is inspired by increasing inquires and/or complaints I am receiving about changing standards of behavior in the Real Estate industry. The stories not only come from the consumer in the marketplace, but also from seasoned operatives within the real estate community somewhat alarmed by the practices of others in the industry.

It seems as though the money - making machine concept of practicing real estate has overtaken the previous business model where service and genuine customer concern was the model that produced success for both industry and the consuming public.

The bottom line is that you, the consumer, are entitled to certain expectations of the industry, the main one being that the licensee you hire will be there for you, and vigorously on your side, for the entire real estate transaction from start to finish.

You, the home buyer, or the home seller, are entitled to:- 1. A single key representative to walk you through the complexities of the buying/selling process.

The so-called “Teams” in excess of 3 to 4 characters who are supposedly representing you cannot function in the personal manner you as a consumer need for the safe and smooth navigation of your transaction.

Before signing up with a listing to sell, or with a buyer broker arrangement to buy, you must protect yourself, unfortunately, by asking some probing questions on the subject. Who, specifically, is representing you in each phase of the transaction? How experienced is each member of the team?

Do the team members communicate between each other, or will you have to

repeat your question or concern to several team members wondering which one will resolve the problem?

On the other hand, there are still a vast array of licensees who operate individually and will be the single representative of your real estate transaction, intimate with your total well-being as opposed to the “team”. To be fair, there are many efficient and successful smaller “teams” doing an excellent job. The key for you as a consumer is not to be fast-talked into a situation where you will not be well served.

It also is increasingly evident to me, in the evolving standards of real estate industry behavior, that it is more important than ever to work with a REALTOR®, not just a State Certified Licensee.

Only 70% of Licensees are Realtors. That is, they belong to the National Association of Realtors, supervised locally by a Municipal Board of Realtors - in Anchorage, the Anchorage Board of Realtors. Unless you are working with a REALTOR® (i.e. an NAR member), your licensee representative is not obliged to follow certain ethical behaviors enforced vigorously by the National Association through the Local Board. A REALTOR® must complete rigorous and repeated training in these ethical standards. At the heart of the Realtor Code of Ethics is the core belief that the Consumer is the key person and their rights and interests must at all times, and in every way, be paramount.

Behavior between Realtors is also regulated and, although this article is not about those issues, the general public or consumer should be aware that the last few years of hybrid real estate business models has seen increasing conflicts between licensees and offices, and the State Real Estate Commission is currently wrestling with the Statutory means to regulate evolving practices.

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facility to resolve disputes, disputes with a Realtor or disputes with the other party in the transaction. You also have access to a Professional Standards Committee, authorized to mete out justice if professional standards have not been met.

The telephone number of the local Board is 907-561-2338. If Arbitration is necessary, the Board of Realtors has even that facility available to Realtors and their clients.

The Real Estate industry, as well as the National culture, is going through a transition where traditional values appear to be changing to new greed models. I support the Capitalistic system where effort and innovation reap reward for the entrepreneur, but that does not replace the integrity which retains a healthy respect for others, especially others who are also customers.

The purpose of this article is to encourage you, the consumer, to reflect upon this but, as a consumer, in any event, you must demand the highest possible standard of conduct from your Real Estate representative.

The best way for you to protect yourself in the situation is not to hire someone until you have examined their credentials - that is, Experience, Value System and References.

1)Vacant Land for expansion of housing in Anchorage is essentially exhausted.

Anchorage will always be the population hub of Alaska and, therefore, your asset is guaranteed not to de-value looking forward.

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.

The information presented in this column is intended for general informational purposes only and it is not a substitute for situation specific guidance by the appropriate licensed professionals. This column, its author, the magazine and publisher are not responsible for the outcome or results of relying upon the contents of this column in any given situation. Previous columns are archived on Dave’s website at www.davewindsor.com.

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