Sotheast Alaska Home & Real Estate Guide - April 2017

A PUBLICATION OF CAPITAL CITY WEEKLY | JUNEAU EMPIRE

SOUTHEAST ALASKA

APRIL 2017

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TRY THIS ON THE GRILL BEEF CUTS

Create the perfect steak.

BRINGING THE STEAKHOUSE HOME The Perfect Steak Serves: 4 Preparation Time: 0:05 Per Serving: 534 Calories; 43.3g Fat (74.1% calories from fat); 32.8g Protein; 1.3g Carbohydrate; 127mg Cholesterol; 355mg Sodium Ingredients: 4 steaks (preferably New York Strip), 1" thick 2 cloves garlic minced or pressed 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Freshly ground pepper 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons soy sauce 2 tablespoons olive oil • Trim excess fat from the steaks. In a glass dish or heavy plastic bag combine the remaining ingredients.

• Marinate the steaks for 1 hour at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator. If refrigerating, bring steaks close to room temperature 1/2 hour before grilling for more even cooking.

• Preheat the barbecue on HIGH. Brush grids with olive oil. Proceed as directed in the Prefect Steak Grilling Guide.

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A. STRIP LOIN Cut from the short loin the strip loin offers a tender, well marbled, and flavourful cut of beef perfect for grilling. Because it is cut from a single muscle, the strip loin cooks evenly and can be cut from 1/2"to 2" thick or more.

B. TENDERLOIN The tenderloin is a cut of meat that is exceptionally tender. On a cow the tenderloin is found in the middle of the back between the sirloin and the rib. The tenderloin is extremely tender because the muscles that make it up are rarely used. When the tenderloin is cut into pieces it is called fillet mignon.

C. T-BONE The T-bone is a bone-in steak from the short loin. This cut has a T-shaped bone that separates the tenderloin section from the larger portion of the top loin. These steaks are not as tender as the porterhouse steak but are still very tasty.

D. PORTERHOUSE The porterhouse is a large steak from the thick end of the short loin. The porterhouse contains a T-shaped bone and large piece of tenderloin. Porterhouse is one of the most popular types of steak.

E. RIB-EYE When cut into steaks, the rib eye is one of the most popular and juicy steaks on the market. Meat from the rib section is tender and fattier than other cuts of beef. This extra fat makes rib-eye steaks exceptionally tender and full of flavour.

F. FLANK Flank steak is cut from the belly muscles of the cow. The flank steak is much tougher than the loin and rib steaks which is why many recipes for flank steak use marinades, braising or low and slow cooking.

G. SIRLOIN The sirloin is actually divided into several types of steak. The top sirloin is the most flavourful. The bottom sirloin is less tender, much larger, and is typically offered when one buys sirloin steaks.

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TRENDING

STUCK RENTING? QUESTION: We are a two-teacher household, which means we both have college degrees, student debt, and not enough cash to buy a home in our high-cost area. Will we always be renters?

ANSWER:

As real estate values have risen in some areas, it has become increasingly difficult for middle-income households to buy property. Even in the most expensive locations everyone still wants teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement officers, among other crucial professionals.

There’s no perfect resolution to this problem, but there are a number of efforts to make home buying more plausible for professionals with limited incomes. One of the most important is HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door program.

The FHA, which is part of HUD, insures mortgages made by private-sector lenders. Unfortunately, a small percentage of FHA loans fail, and when they do, several things happen: The home is foreclosed, the lender receives cash from HUD to make up for losses, and HUD gets the title to the property.

Under the Good Neighbor Next Door program, HUD sells these homes in revitalized areas with a 50-percent discount to “qualified” buyers – and that could be you. As HUD explains: “Law enforcement officers, pre-Kindergarten through 12th

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grade teachers, firefighters, and emergency medical technicians can contribute to community revitalization while becoming homeowners through HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Sales Program. HUD offers a substantial incentive in the form of a 50 percent discount off the list price of the home. In return, you must commit to live in the property for 36 months as your sole residence.”

Potential buyers, working through local real estate brokers, can bid on homes from lists of eligible properties. If you buy, the down payment is as little as $100 and closing costs can be financed. The property is financed with a first mortgage equal to 50 percent of the acquisition price and a “silent second” for the balance. There is not interest or monthly payment for the second loan if you use the property as your exclusive residence for three years. Once 36 months of occupancy have passed the silent second disappears.

The program has limitations. Since there are far fewer foreclosures than at the height of the financial meltdown, inventory is smaller than in the past. Foreclosure homes may need a lot of work (sweat equity), and because inventory is small, you may not be able to find a property in the locations you prefer.

In addition to the HUD plan check with local lenders to see if you qualify for help in the form of a grant, down-payment assistance, or an interest-rate reduction, help which can be equal to $10,000 or so. There are nearly 2,500 such plans nationwide.

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INSURANCE

Policy costs fluctuate widely across country, new research shows

BY ERIK J. MARTIN Owning a home can bring with a lot of responsibility – and a lot of worries, too, like fear of damage caused by Mother Nature, vandalism, and getting sued by someone injured on your property. Thankfully, you can purchase homeowners insurance coverage to safeguard against these and other risks.

But new data show that the average cost for homeowners insurance can range from as little as $349 to over $2,000 annually, depending on the state in which you live.

Fresh research provided by GOBankingRates reveals homeowners’ insurance premiums vary considerably across the nation, with the median cost of policies in each state corresponding accurately with the median home values in that state. Put another way, states with higherpriced homes tend to have higherpriced insurance. The research further indicates that homeowners’ insurance costs are highest in Hawaii, the District of Columbia, Califor nia, Massachusetts, and Colorado; today’s cheapest rates, meanwhile, are found in West Virginia, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Indiana.

Even in higher-priced states, however, you could be forking over more money than you need to for coverage, especially if you didn’t shop around, say the pros.

“Just like you would with auto insurance, you want to make sure that you are getting the best rate possible and choosing a plan that fits you and your family’s needs,” says Kristen Bonner, research lead with GOBankingRates in El Segundo, Calif.

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ARE YOU PAYING TOO MUCH FOR

HOMEOWNERS INSURANCE?

of personal lines for the Chicagobased Property Casualty Insurers Association of America, agrees that it’s important to periodically review your coverages, limits, and premiums to ensure you’re not overpaying for your policy.

“It’s in your best interest to shop around periodically and get quotes from at least a few different companies. The property insurance market is very competitive, and you may be able to save a lot of money,” Hackett says.

When comparing quotes and policies, be sure to look closely at what’s included.

“Just because two policies from two different insurance companies are the same cost does not mean they are the same,” Bonner says.

For example, a policy from company A may only reimburse your damaged property for its actual cash value – meaning its replacement cost minus depreciation; company B, on the other hand, may offer a policy that

includes guaranteed replacement costs, which will replace or rebuild your property without factoring in depreciation.

“Consumers need to make sure their policy covers the risks they face, as the last thing you want is or something to go wrong and find out too late that your policy doesn’t cover it,” says Joe Vahey, vice president/product manager at Erie Insurance in Erie, Pa. “An actual cash value policy subtracts for wear and tear and depreciation, which could leave you short of funds if your home were destroyed and you needed to rebuild it.”

Hackett says you can score a premium discount if you get your home and auto policies from the same insurer (yielding a discount of 15 percent or more), take measures to increase your home’s security – by, for example, installing burglar alarms (possibly a 20 percent discount or more for a central system that alerts police/ fire), smoke detectors (up to 5 percent discount), and deadbolts

– and keeping tabs on your credit.

“Also, make sure you’re addressing any errors on your credit report to improve your credit score and attractiveness as a borrower, which insurance companies look at,” Bonner says.

Vahey recommends consulting closely with an insurance agent “to find a policy that provides the best value – meaning the best coverage at the best price,” he says. “An agent can help customize a policy based on your individual needs and make sure you’re receiving all eligible discounts.”

Lastly, be cautious before opting for the cheapest policy available.

“The extra money you might pay each month to make sure you are properly covered for your location, home type, geographic or weather-related concerns and property features could save you in the long run,” Bonner adds. © CTW Features

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TECHNOLOGY

MAY I

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HELP YOU?

How chatbots may help you buy, sell, or rent your next home

BY ERIK J. MARTIN Fandango uses them to communicate with movie fans.

Dominos offers them to help customers order pizza. And Nordstrom utilizes them to help shoppers customize gift ideas.

They’re called “chatbots,” and they’ve now infiltrated the real estate space, making it easier to hunt for a home or rental unit or list your property for sale.

Chatbots are artificial intelligence-powered virtual assistants (VAs), found within messaging apps or websites, that automatically respond to consumers’ requests and provide information via chat or text. But unlike Siri, Alexa, and other VAs that can typically only field simple one-ata-time queries, chatbots are designed to conduct more extensive and human-like two-way conversations.

Their usefulness in real estate is plentiful, say the experts.

“Chatbots can provide immediate responses and property information to interested buyer and seller inquiries and help tee them up for real estate agents to take over,” says David Tal, CEO

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of Agentology, a San Diego-based tech company that provides lead qualification services for agents.

“They also save real estate companies from the human cost of having full-time staff calling and responding to many inquiries that a chatbot can understand and assist with.”

Examples of real estate chatbots up and running today include Apartment Ocean, Automabots, Kasia, ZoomBot, and Holmes.

“Holmes can respond to both buyer and seller leads and answer questions like ‘How long will my home take to sell?’, ‘What are the current taxes at 123 Main Street,’ and ‘Are there any homes in San Francisco with natural lighting and cement floors?”’, says Nate Joens, CEO at Structurely, the Ames, Iowa-headquartered creator of Holmes. “When needing basic info on a property listed on an agent’s website, you can ask something like ‘Does this home have a newer roof?’, and Holmes will instantly respond on behalf of the agent.”

Nick Kljaic, president of Apartment Ocean in New York City, says chatbots can take requests, qualify potential cli-

ents for agents, provide updated lists of rental properties available, and even schedule showings.

“We’ve all experienced inefficiencies in real estate – from the time it takes to search for properties to scheduling visits to getting connected with agents.

There’s a lot of room for improvement there, and chatbots can definitely help,” Kljaic says.

Misty Weaver, Realtor with Dream Weaver Team with Keller Williams in Winchester, Va., says chatbots make everyone’s efforts easier.

“Having a chatbot automatically respond has increased lead responsiveness and allowed me to follow up with more leads,” says Weaver, who uses products like Riley and Purechat that function as a cross between chatbots and VAs. “I think more agents will use them as they progress. But the majority will be in larger markets with younger agents, as older and single agents may find the transition to chatbots difficult.”

Be aware, however, that chatbots won’t replace the need for important face-to-face time with an agent.

“They cannot help show a customer a house, market a home, hold an open house, or negotiate the price of a home,” says Matt Murphy, CMO of Chime Technologies, an online real estate platform in San Francisco.

“Agents are still a critical part of the real estate transaction, but they can leverage chatbots and automation technology to help save themselves time.”

Kljaic believes chatbots will become increasingly useful down the road.

“As artificial intelligence improves, the chatbot will be able to handle more tasks than a human assistant because it will have access to much more information than a human assistant can. They will never replace agents, but they will serve as versatile assistants to them,” Kljaic says.

Tal foresees a future where chatbots will be seamlessly integrated into the real estate experience.

“You may not be able to tell the difference between a chatbot and human conversation,” he says.

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HOMEBUYING THE GROWING GAP BETWEEN AVAILABILITY & AFFORDABILITY STUDY PREDICTS SHORTAGE OF OPTIONS IN THEIR PRICE RANGE

BY JESSE DARLAND

While existing home sales are expected to grow 1.7 percent in 2017, a new housing affordability model shows that many homebuyers can expect to see limited options within their price range over the next few months.

Created by the National Association of Realtors (NAR) and Realtor.com, the Realtors Affordability Distribution Curve and Store examines affordability conditions at different income percentiles for all active inventory on the market.

The affordability distribution curve shows the number of listings that are affordable to buyers in a particular income percentile. This affordability score varies between zero and two. A score of one or higher indicates homes in that particular market are more affordable to households 12

in the market.

The January national affordability distribution curve was below the affordability line, reflecting the growing shortage of affordable housing inventory for most buyers. For lower income levels, the gap was generally larger. A household in the 35th percentile could afford 28 percent of all listings, while a median income household (the 50th percentile) could afford 46 percent of all listings.

Households in the 75th percentile could afford 74 percent of listings – near parity.

“Home prices have ascended far past wage growth in much of the country in recent years because not enough homeowners are selling and homebuilders have not boosted production enough to meet rising demand,” says Lawrence Yun, NAR chief economist. “NAR and Realtor. com’s new affordability measure confirms

that buyers aren’t exaggerating about the imbalance. Amidst higher home prices and now mortgage rates, households with lower incomes have been able to afford less of all homes on the market last year and so far in 2017.”

States with the highest affordability score were Indiana (1.23), Ohio (1.22), Iowa (1.18), Kansas (1.17), and Michigan and Missouri (both at 1.14). States with the lowest affordability score were Hawaii (0.52), California (0.60), District of Columbia (0.65), and Montana and Oregon (both at 0.67) © CTW Features April 2017

FINANCIAL SENSE

BIGGER ISN'T ALWAYS BETTER

BY MARILYN KENNEDY MELIA

The “McMansion” of the past decade may simply not be as in fashion as it was. Today, a home that’s tailored to one’s needs, and conserves energy and expense is rising trend.

That leaves homebuyers with the task of ascertaining how much space they really need now and in the years ahead, and what the real costs are for the space offered by a particular home. Here, advice for those who want to make a measured housing decision: Consider the typical Generation X buyer. This demographic is the predominant force in today’s market, explains Mollie Carmichael, principal of John Burns Real Estate Consulting, Irvine, Calif.

A Gen X buyer usually moves to acquire more space but also wants to avoid buying excess footage. Moreover, Carmichael says her surveys show that “they want their space to provide more functionality, providing space for work from home and living.”

To get a realistic grasp on the problem, take a cue from architects, suggests Kermit Baker, an economist with the American Institute of Architects. “They do an exercise with clients called programming,” he explains, “asking for details about what the client likes and dislikes about his current living arrangement and what they anticipate wanting.”

Our hypothetical couple, for instance, may love the overall size of their kitchen, but the location of their current large island counter doesn’t allow for an eating table they’d like. They would look for a kitchen that’s about the same size with a different configuration.

Finding a home that puts every inch to good use has resulted in “ people really looking at a house more frequently before they purchase,” observes John Huggins, president of Coldwell Banker www.capitalcityweekly.com www.capitalcityweekly.com

Legacy in Bowling Green, Ky. Generally, a bigger home will cost more than a smaller one in the same neighborhood, Huggins notes.

Property taxes are likely to be higher on a bigger home than on smaller neighboring properties. And, a large home that’s in a far-flung suburb could carry a relatively low price tag, but high commuting expenses.

When consumers estimate these various costs, often “they would trade size for a better location” to minimize transportation expenses, Carmichael says.

Likewise, they look for floor plans that transform spaces — like eliminating a formal dining room — to get enough affordable living space, she adds.

Larger homes constructed under codes encouraging efficiency, or larger homes where owners have made energy improvements, could have lower utility bills than smaller structures.

Buyers should ask sellers for a few months’ worth of utility bills. And, some home inspectors can provide an energy evaluation. To find a licensed inspector in your area, visit homeinspector.org, home of the American Society of Home Inspectors. © CTW Features

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Percentage of all homebuyers 24-35, that are unmarried couples, up from 11% in 2005.

This nuptial-free arrangement presents particular challenges when seeking a home loan.

Source: Zillow

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TAXES

BY ERIK J. MARTIN

Some of the most important tax write-offs available exclusively to those who own homes (including, in many cases, vacation or second homes) are: • Mortgage and home loan interest deductibility. You can deduct the interest on a mortgage of up to $1 million used to purchase a home, as well as the interest on a home equity loan of up to $100,000.

• Mortgage interest credit, available to lower-income buyers who received a qualified

Mortgage Credit Certificate.

Unlike the mortgage interest deduction, this is a credit that reduces your tax liability dollar for dollar.

• Discount points, paid at closing for a home purchase or refinance, that enabled you to borrow at below current market rates (each point equates to 1 percent of the size of your mortgage loan). Certain rules apply, but in general the cost may be deducted dollar for dollar in the year in which they were paid; with a refinance, however, points are usually amortized over the loan’s life.

• Real estate taxes paid to state and local taxing bodies, which can typically be deducted in the year in which they’re paid.

• Casualty losses, which can occur, for instance, if a major

storm impaired your residence.

The write-off is based on the net loss after insurance has been paid and has to exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income.

• Home offices. If you work from your house, you can usually deduct expenses associated with running an eligible home office, such as utility costs to heat and cool the space, fees to remodel the room, and more.

Qualifying for these write-offs, however, can be difficult, although the IRS introduced a simplified option for home office deduction last year that makes this process easier.

Even if it’s too late to qualify for some of the aforementioned deductions on your 2016 tax return, you may be able to claim these and other tax breaks in the future, so count

on keeping good records and planning ahead, say the experts.

There are many strategies available to maximize these tax deductions, but it pays to enlist the help of a professional accountant or tax planner, says Mark Luscombe, principal analyst with Wolters Kluwer Tax & Accounting U.S. in Riverwoods, Ill. “Homeowners should familiarize themselves with the rules and consult with tax experts, as professional expertise is helpful in identifying possible tax breaks and avoiding costly mistakes,” Luscombe says.

For full details on what homeowners can and cannot deduct, visit tinyurl.com/pqmc34q. © CTW Features

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