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Fall in Love with a New Home 561 E 36th Ave, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99503 | 907.646.3600 | www.dwellrealtyak.com | Follow Us @dwellrealtyak
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Phenomenal Southport home with a fully fenced yard, large back deck & mountain views. Two living areas plus a gas fireplace. Incredible master bedroom with a soaking tub, separate walk-in shower,dual vanities and a spacious walk-in closet. $399,900 MLS# 19-12347. 2534 Brookstone Loop. Janis Tolbert 250-1981
INCLUDING HEAT! Easycarefree living in an excellent east side condo! 2BR, 1BA features open layout with a wood burning fireplace. Views of the mountains from the deck, plus W/D in unit & covered parking. Close to Dave Rose Park, Russian Jack North Park, UAA, APU, hospitals & JBER! $99,500 MLS# 19-751. 251 McCarrey Street.Janis Tolbert 250-1981
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Beautiful 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and 2 car garage home with a spacious, open living concept, high vaulted ceilings, stainless appliances, laminate flooring, newer furnace and hot water heater! Convenient east side location across the street from a park. $229,900 MLS# 19-4834. 4311 Thompson Avenue. Janis Tolbert 250-1981
And Tikahtnu! Beautiful home in a convenient location features an open concept floor plan features vaulted ceilings,fresh paint,newappliances and much more. Living area up with a first floor family room. Enjoy the large fenced back yard with space for your RV or boat. $299,900 MLS# 19-4098. 132 Dean Place. Janis Tolbert 250-1981
Newer flooring, fresh paint, window coverings, granite bathroom counter, sink, faucet & mirror. Large living room with fireplace. Relax on the deck and enjoy the well kept and peaceful courtyard. Dues includes heat! Charming and sparkling clean abode, move in ready! $110,000 MLS# 19-1133. 3021 Lois Drive #212. Janis Tolbert 250-1981
Plus newer appliances! Kitchen,dining,family room, laundry and bath on main floor.Three bedrooms up with new carpet. Master bath has walk in tub. Enjoy your spacious deck with eastern exposure. Close to grocery stores, everyday conveniences and parks! $219,000 MLS# 19-15112. 9547 Victor Road #22E. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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5 BEDROOM MID-HILLSIDE HOME!
Spacious .86 acre homesite with mature trees & impeccable landscaping. Set back from the street for added privacy. Kitchen with island, separate eating area and formal dining room. Close to Service High School and Bicentennial Park. $784,000 MLS# 19-15348. 9300 Autumn Ridge Circle. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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Like new 5* energy rated ranch home located in a popular east side neighborhood. Open living with great room, laminate flooring stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Shelving in the double car garage. New Carpet! $289,500 MLS# 19-13713. 218 Skwentna Drive. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703
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The perfect family home with soaring vaulted ceilings in the living area plus new carpet and paint throughout! White and bright, just Minutes away from Dimond High and Chinook Elementary. Extra large double car garage,perfect for storage! $249,000 MLS# 19-11467. 3429 Murphy Circle. Connie Yoshimura 229-2703 adn.com/homes | 49th Estate
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HUGE YARD, AMPLE PARKING
With a paved area for recreational parking! Mature trees surround this incredibly landscaped home with a huge front and back deck for outdoor enjoyment. Come experience the serenity and incredible mountain views! $489,000 MLS# 1911975. 7015 Kulchay Circle, Eagle River. Brant Heidlebaugh 230-1766
AN IMMENSE AMOUNT OF SPACE!
Over 4,000 SF of living space on an acre of land. Beautiful mountain views, separate 1,152 SF 3 car garage/shop, and a circular driveway with tons of parking! Fully finished basement, loft area with two bonus rooms and log staircases and railings! $484,000 MLS# 19-7429. 6340 W Admiralty Circle, Wasilla. Tammy Stewart 360-1116
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Motivated seller! Adorable owner occupied/ investment property is located on a dead-end street, is close to JBER, Tikahtnu Commons! ALL units have updated kitchens, bathrooms, and new flooring! Additional storage plenty of parking and on-site laundry. $349,000 MLS# 19-11749. 3202 Tarwater Avenue. Tammy Stewart 360-1116
CLOSE TO PARKS AND U-MED
Sunlight fills this single family home! 42''cabinets for lots of storage, new dishwasher, bonus room great for office or play room. Huge family room with plenty of windows. Master bedroom is the size of two rooms. Spacious two car garage and a fenced yard! $296,000 MLS# 19-7963. 3006 Donington Drive. Starr Marsett 240-1310
MINUTES AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN
NOW JUST $339,000! Charming townhome close to downtown, yet secluded and located just steps away from trails & from Westchester Lagoon. New carpets and remodeled bathrooms! Unique vaulted ceilings in the great room with a fireplace. MLS# 18-14081. 1535 N Street #B. Starr Marsett 240-1310
5 BEDS/4 BATHS/3 CAR GARAGE
This home has views of the Chugach mountain range and Mount Susitna with 5,717 SF of living space. A spa inside your home with an endless indoor pool AND sauna with light therapy & music! Spacious back deck and so much more! $799,000 MLS# 1912806. 4694 Blue Heron Circle, Anchorage. Starr Marsett 240-1310 & Janis Tolbert 250-1981
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Pristinecondition&easylivingopportunitywithsecure building access in desirable South Anchorage! High crafted ceilings in the living area provide a spacious feel with a fireplace and large windows that let in tons of sunlight. Contemporary finishes throughout. $259,500 MLS# 19-8296. 11324 Discovery View Drive #308B. Maggie Gray 985-246-9466
UPSCALE CONDO NEAR U-MED
Fantastic East Anchorage location in walking distance to UAA and Goose Lake. Fireplace in the two-story living area, 2 bedrooms with a huge loft area and a downstairs office.Tons of built in shelving throughout! Convenient location close to schools, shopping and more! $360,000 MLS# 19-15037. 3001 Widgeon Lane #3A.Starr Marsett 240-1310
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Double-sided fireplace with floor to ceiling stone warms the kitchen & dining area.Like new home with contemporary finishes, built in just 2012. 3 bedrooms upstairs plus a first floor office, back deck, mountain views, greenhouse, & shed. Close to half an acre lot with RV parking. $468,000 MLS# 19-13341. 5048 E Fetlock Drive,Wasilla.Debbie Moore 244-3486 adn.com/homes | 49th Estate
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$599,000 9779 E Manna Drive Palmer, AK 99645 Colony High is across the street from this 4.42 acre lot that backs up to beautiful mountian views with a large elegant family home, with archways, curved staircase, Corian counter tops and laminate floors, Master suite on main level, huge entertainment room in basement. Listed 40K below tax assessment. MLS# 19-13735
$525,000 3408 W Discovery Loop Wasilla, AK 99654 This home is on the top of the hill of Serendipity Hills. Landscaped beautifully and has it all. An open design custom home, with travertine tile, crown molding, columns and archways with 9’’ ceilings, 4 bedrooms up, with Master Suite, huge walk in closet, jetted tub with glass shower, granite throughout, laminate flooring, Rot Iron Railing, and bonus room. MLS# 19-6788
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Truly delightful home. Nearly 3200 sqft on over 36000 sqft flat usable lot. 3 big bdm, 3 full bth with double shower and Italian marble in downstairs bath. 2 family rooms, 1 up 1 down. Oversize 728 sqft 2 car garage. Sunroom/den, spacious open entry.
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$425,000 • 5420 LittLe tree Dr. $195,000 • 7306 MeaDow St. #10a 5 BR, 3 BA, 2679 SF Home, 7355 SF Fenced Lot
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Two level parcels at the end of Edgerton Parks Rd. with mountain views and creek frontage. Lot 2 has a small creek as the western border and Lot 3 has creek frontage on East and West boundaries. Power to both properties located just off pavement and only a mile to Government Peak rec trails. Beautiful trees and peaceful surroundings abound here.
8. 4 Acres 4 Acres of heavily treed land with 380’ feet frontage on Sunset Blvd. Surrounded by large parcels. Over 600’ feet deep. Tons of privacy and seclusion. Soil test available. Adjoining parcel for sale. Great opportunity for your country estate. View this site today. MLS#19-1608 TERRY BEAL / 440-7545
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when the going gets tough If your home isn’t selling, there could be a problem with its condition or the price. So if you don’t want to spend every weekend for the foreseeable future getting ready for an open house, or cleaning every day for agent showings, it’s time to take some action. Maybe you should add a few incentives that may sweeten the transaction for a prospective buyer.
1. Offer to pay a year’s worth of property taxes: This will cost you a pretty penny, but it will set your house apart from others on the market. Be sure your contract is written up with no pro-ration of taxes and pay the extra taxes prior to closing. If you are selling a condo you can offer to pay 1 or 2 years condo dues in advance.
a certain figure as opposed to a general, unlimited commitment.
4. Offer a Home Warranty: For around $400, the buyer can be covered for home maintenance or appliance failures for 12 months. Call me for a brochure. Furthermore, the Home Warranty covers you as the Seller also under some policies, even some of the repairs required as a result of the Home Inspection.
5. Have Heating Systems thoroughly checked out: Your buyer will be inspecting them anyway so, if it’s a cracked heat exchanger, why not fix it now and advertise your careful thought given in advance for buyers. When buyers look at your home, a maintained and clean heating system, including earthquake straps on the water heater, says a lot about the soundness of the home as a whole.
6. Solid Foundations:
3. Pay the buyer’s closing costs:
You may not have time before your home goes on the market for all the home projects you’ve been putting off, but you should definitely make time for your floors. Buyers looking at a home with hardwood or laminate floors want them to be in great shape, not warped, scratched or cracked. Home buyers will also notice cracked floor tiles in the bathroom, peeling vinyl flooring in the laundry room, or stained carpet in the bedroom.
This could set you back several thousand dollars, but it might also enable you to keep the price of your home a bit higher since the buyer can usually finance it provided the Appraisal comes in at value. This concession can be capped at
So it comes down to this:- Start at the bottom and make sure your floors are in great condition. When it comes to tiles, go to your local hardware store for tubes of ointment that can lighten your grout. Your carpet might look much better
2. Offer to take care of a problem: If the yard has too many trees close to the house, creating too much shade for some tastes, offer to remove trees if the buyer would prefer. Think of buyer objections and let’s cover them in advance.
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with a professional steam cleaning but, if you have to replace it, choose a neutral color that will go with almost any type of decor.
7. Bathroom: When you or the children take a shower every day you often don’t notice how ‘grunge’ is building up along grout and caulking lines, or even in soap racks. A buyer looking at your home immediately notices these things. Dressing up bathrooms makes all the difference in the world when selling your home.
8. Kitchen: Finally, let’s think about the kitchen. Does your kitchen say “Wow, I could work with this!” The biggest hindrance to kitchen sex appeal is too much clutter. Leftover food and meals, or dirty dishes, is an absolute turn-off, like bad breath on your first date. Counter tops should have no more than a half dozen items on them, strategically located to suggest a possible layout, but empty enough for the buyer to imagine their own things in the home.
9. Paint: Even if your home is already on the market, but preferable beforehand, do freshen up tired looking walls. In particular, paint a neutral, off-white or vanilla color over those distinctive reds, purples and dark greens. Pastel colors are not as worrisome. Ask me to look at your home way before going on the market for more personal advice. Dave Windsor is an Associate Broker at RE/MAX Dynamic Properties with 30 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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