Home & Real Estate Guide Dec. 2015 by Juneau Empire

A PUBLICATION OF CAPITAL CITY WEEKLY | JUNEAU EMPIRE

SOUTHEAST ALASKA

DECEMBER 2015

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17095 GLACIER HWY CARLTON SMITH RESIDENTIAL GROUP

SOLD Juneau - Residential 5040 Tamarack Court MLS# 15094 2 bedroom, 660 sq. ft cottage next to the Mendenhall River. Infloor radiant heat, cedar siding, manicured landscaping, lovingly built and maintained by one owner. $259,000

Juneau Business Opportunities

Holly’s Hallmark MLS#13377 Retiring owner seeks a successor to the crown, will train. Get into the memory business. Fixtures & inventory. $30,000 plus value of inventory.

The Art Department MLS#14649 The Art Department a fine art matting and framing shop is for sale. Enjoy job security as an owner-operator art framer. Seller willing to train you. $55,000

Hoonah - Residential 405 Salmon Loop MLS#14944 3 Bdrm, 1 Ba ranch style, single family home in Hoonah. This sweet home is looking for a new family. $199,000

Nothing says Holidays like Home.

Haines - Commercial

Eagle’s Nest Motel MLS#14927 Motel + 3,000 SF Commercial Warehouse + shop, plus 25 space mobile home park on almost 5 acres with road frontage on Haines Hwy. $876,500

Nukdik Point MLS#14526 Build your dream home with stunning water views on this 1.13 acre lot overlooking Nukdik Point in Haines. Walking distance to downtown, off of Oslund. $58,000 (with owner financing) or $52,000

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TABLE OF CONTENTS On the cover: Carlton Smith Residential Group (907) 523-2774 2 Prudential: Karen Wright 3 Prudential 4 Ricker Real Estate Consulting AlaskaUSA Mortgage: Minerva Carandang RE/MAX: JoAnn Birt 5 RE/MAX: Chuck Ramage 6 Ask A Designer 7 Real Estate Service, Inc Carlton Smith Residential Group: Robyn Long 8 - 10 Powell Realty 11 Residential Mortgage 12 Bauer & Associates 13 First Bank Mortgage 14 AlaskaUSA Mortgage 15 True North Federal Credit Union 16 Prudential

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Ask a Designer: Grey Crawford Burnham Design| Associated Press

Finding beauty in Subtleness Understated style "rides the fine line between too sparse and too cold," says Brian Patrick Flynn, creator of the FlynnsideOut design blog. "A lack of objects makes a room feel unfinished, and a lack of color can also read of lifeless."

MELISSA RAYWORTH The Associated Press

• Soften every surface. Without warm, vibrant colors, you can create warmth in understated rooms by filling them with soft, elegant materials that look and feel appealing. “Think of a camel cashmere sweater,” says Betsy Burnham of Burnham Design in Los Angeles. “It’s the simplest thing in the world,” but it’s timelessly beautiful and feels great. Materials like cashmere, silk and “breathable fabrics such as linen or cotton blends” bring a sense of warmth and comfort, Flynn agrees. He also recommends wood surfaces softened by white-washing, smooth stone surfaces, and “broadloom carpet that adds texture and softness underfoot.” Use natural and artificial lighting for a soft glow. Sheer curtains can maximize daylight, while “in the evening, it’s about lamps,” says Jon Call of Mr. Call Designs in New York.

Place lamps to spread light evenly throughout the space, eliminating bright spots and dark shadows. Flynn also recommends dimmers to control light precisely. • Compelling shapes. In a subtle room without busy patterns or bold colors, find other ways to create interest, Call says. One strategy is using objects with interesting or intricate shapes that draw attention to workmanship and creativity. Burnham recently designed a bedroom with a large bed that featured beautiful wood carving, bringing some excitement to an otherwise subtle room. Flynn seeks out furniture with “interesting detail, such as fretwork or inlaid paneling.” • Contrast and layer. Monochrome doesn’t mean only one shade; mix a variety of tans, beiges and creams into a neutral room. “I usually add several shades and tints of the same neutral tone throughout the space to give it depth,” Flynn says. Also use a variety of contrasting textures. Silk will maximize light, Call says, while materials like linen and cashmere absorb it. So use them together: Pair a linen sofa with silk pillows, for example, or a seagrass rug with a silk-covered chair. “Think of what materials and shapes are missing, and then keep adding until they fit together like a puzzle,” says Flynn. “The key to a well-balanced room is a mix of natural materials.” • Eliminate what’s not special. In a subtle but striking room, “everything you do use should mean something,” Burnham says. “Either it’s an interesting shape, or the finish is unusual or the fabric is so fine and special.”

Above: To create this understated living room, interior designer Betsy Burnham balanced a subtle palette of neutral colors with a mix of rich textures and unique shapes. Below: The warm wood surfaces in this room have been softened by unimpeded natural light, greenery, complementing fabrics, smooth stone, and a broadloom rug.

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PAINT YOUR WALLS A BOLD COLOR and friends will likely praise your creativity. Invest in a standout piece of furniture or striking work of art and your decorating is bound to earn compliments. But creating a noteworthy room with subtle, understated elegance is more complicated. Understated style “rides the fine line between too sparse and too cold,” says Brian Patrick Flynn, creator of the FlynnsideOut design blog. “A lack of objects makes a room feel unfinished, and a lack of color can also read of lifeless.” But finding the right, subtle balance can be worth it. Although bold decorating has been in the spotlight for a while, a more neutral room, if well-designed, “will never become tired,” Flynn says. “Every once in a while, it’s nice to have a space that’s just simple and clean,” he says. How do you design a room that’s low-key and beautiful, not bland and boring?

There are fewer items, but better ones. Your coffee table may be a neutral color and simple material, she says, but “maybe it’s a vintage coffee table that has this amazing provenance or patina.” Eliminate items that don’t contribute much. If letting go of them is difficult, Burnham suggests this exercise: “For everything you bring in, you take two things away.” Flynn agrees: “Editing plays a huge role in understated rooms,” he says. “In a dining room I did in Atlanta, I used all dove gray tones in the room, and every single element had highly sculptural qualities that made the play on shapes and texture the prominent story.” 

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Hog Bay in Icy Straits, Alaska 3 Cabins on Lot 1.5 Acres $549,000 MLS#14985

Bed: 5 Bath: 3

This beautiful waterfront acreage in Southeast Alaska has 3 separate cabins and is accessible by boat or float plane. It is located in Ground Hog Bay in Icy Straits, just a few miles from Swanson Harbor. There are existing moorings in the bay. The cabins face south for the best sun exposure, and each cabin is fully selfcontained for spring-summerfall living or a summer retreat. There is a year-round creek running through the property. Each cabin has a woodstove, propane heater, solar panel, generator, running water, and septic system. The maintenance building has all the tools and equipment you can think of, including ATVs, excavator and much more. Turn key incredible living and beautifully maintained.

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Rink Creek Road, Gustavus, AK 99826 MLS 14909 | $42,000 “Great Land” This 1.9 acre parcel boarders Rink Creek Rd, US Park Svc property behind, Conservancy property on one side with a private residence on the other side. Electricity available along this road. Property has been surveyed and the markers are visible. It is located 4.1 miles from the Four Corners. Go down Wilson Rd which turns into Rink Creek Rd. Property survey stakes and signs are visible. Wildlife abounds with deer, moose etc.

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3311 Pioneer Ave, Juneau, AK MLS 14016 | $183,000 Building Opportunity ... Located in Channel Heights with sweeping views of downtown, mountains and the Gastineau Channel, this lot is prepped and ready to build your dream home. The driveway is cut in per CBJ approved plan. This great opportunity is ready and waiting.

1 Acre on Chilkat Lake, Angoon, AK MLS 11823 | $26,000 This is a one acre lot in Angoon in Kenasnow Subdivision. Close to Kilsnoo Road and Ferry Terminal. Just a short boat over to kilisnoo island and Whalers Cove lodge. City easement on property leads to water access.

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Winter can be an unforgiving season. Freezing temperatures coupled with snow and ice can take its toll on people who live in climates where cold weather is a fact of winter life. While winter can test people’s patience, it also can be harsh on cars and trucks. Understanding what components of a vehicle can be compromised by dropping temperatures and snowy roads can help drivers take action to safeguard their automotive investments. While the Canadian Automobile Association notes that winter can wreak havoc on just about every part of a vehicle, there are some parts that seem to bear the brunt of Old Man Winter’s abuse. Properly servicing and caring for a car or truck can help. Drivers should take their vehicles for a tuneup and inspection before wintry weather arrives. A mechanic will examine the car battery and check antifreeze levels and make sure that the thermostat, defroster, brakes, and even wiper blades are working effectively. Have the tires inspected for adequate tread, which can make navigating roads safer. If the treads are worn, replace the tires. In addition to visiting their mechanics, drivers can perform some inspections and fixes themselves. www.capitalcityweekly.com

• Check that all of the vehicle’s lights are operational so your car can be easily seen during inclement weather. Exchange your existing windshield washer fluid with one that will not freeze in cold conditions. Check the nozzles on the windshield-washer system routinely and clear out any blockages of ice or debris. While addressing windshield washer fluid, also replace worn out windshield wiper blades with ones that can withstand snow and icy weather. • A new coating of wax can serve as a shield against road salt, snow, sleet, and rain. Try a polymer wax to protect the paint. Whenever possible, rinse off salt and grime so it does not dry on the car and gradually wear away at the paint. Some drivers mistakenly believe that salt stops being a problem once it dries simply because moisture is the active ingredient for a corrosive reaction. But humidity in the air is enough to keep the salt eating away at the car’s paint, and that can contribute to rust. Be sure to rinse off the undercarriage of the vehicle as well. • Have your tires’ alignment checked toward the end of winter or early spring. A season of traveling over pothole-ridden roads or hitting curbs buried under snow drifts can affect the alignment. Get everything back on track.

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PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE FROM SNOW, ICE AND DAMAGE FROM THE COLD

Scrapers should only be used on windows and not on the body of the car. Similarly, inspect tires routinely, as weather changes can affect tire pressure and strength. • Use a soft snow brush or a foam brush to clear snow off of the car. Avoid hard plastic scrapers you might use on your windshield, as they can scratch painted surfaces. • Try to park the vehicle in a garage or under a car port, each of which can protect cars and trucks from the often harsh elements of winter. Vehicles can be affected by the cold weather. Keep them running efficiently to prevent damage this winter. 11

CAPITAL CITY A GATHERING PLACE JUNEAU â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Dr. Walter Soboleff, center, wears his dog salmon hat during opening ceremonies of Celebration 2010. Walter Alexander Soboleff (November 14, 1908 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; May 22, 2011) was born in Killisnoo, Alaska to a Tlingit mother and a Russian father. He was Tlingit scholar, elder, and religious leader. Soboleff travelled to remote Alaskan settlements, fishing villages, and even lighthouses as needed by the Presbyterian ministry. He also became a Tlingit and Native Alaskan advocate for cultural education, human rights and rights of indigenous people in Alaska. In May 2011, it was announced that the Sealaska Heritage Institute Cultural Center in downtown Juneau, would be named for Walter Soboleff.

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