November 2016 Southeast Alaska Home & Real Estate Guide by Juneau Empire

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TABLE OF CONTENTS On the cover: Photo by Kathryn Fritz 2 Powell Realty 3 Southeast Alaska Real Estate 4 Ricker Real Estate Consulting AlaskaUSA Mortgage: Minerva Carandang RE/MAX: JoAnn Birt 6 Residential Mortgage 8 True North Federal Credit Union 9 Southeast Alaska Real Estate: Karen Wright 10 Coldwell Banker: Gwendolyn Place 13 First Bank Mortgage 15 Exit Realty AlaskaUSA Mortgage 16 Southeast Alaska Real Estate

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FIRE UP FELLOW FOOTBALL FANS WITH SMOKED WINGS The Super Bowl is nearly here, and that means scores of football fans are readying themselves for a day spent fraternizing with friends and indulging in all of the great food that has become synonymous with the biggest day in American professional sports. No football feast is complete without wings, and this year Super Bowl party hosts can satisfy their guests’ needs for this beloved bar snack with the following recipe for “Virgil’s Smoked Chicken Wings With Blue Cheese Dip” from Neal Corman’s “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press).

VIRGIL’S SMOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH BLUE CHEESE DIP Blue 2 1 1⁄2 2 1

Cheese Dip (Serves 4) cups blue cheese crumbles, divided cup mayonnaise cup buttermilk teaspoons hot sauce teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon kosher salt 1⁄4 cup finely chopped scallions 1⁄4 cup finely chopped celery Marinade 1⁄2 cup vegetable oil 1⁄2 cup hot sauce 4 tablespoons Virgil’s Dry Rub (see below) 4 tablespoons granulated garlic 4 tablespoons granulated onion Juice of 1⁄2 lemon Wings 8 large chicken wings 1⁄2 cup Virgil’s Dry Rub (see below) Sauce 10 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon cornstarch 4 tablespoons white vinegar 3⁄4 cup hot sauce 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

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OFFICE SPACE

HOME OFFICES THAT WORK FOR EVERY BUYER BY MARILYN KENNEDY MELIA

Listing sheets may not read “three bedrooms and one home office” or “office in basement”, but that’s exactly what buyers are likely to find in many homes. According to the Small Business Administration, more than half of all U.S. small businesses are based out of the owner’s home. Moreover, many firms now allow their workers to telecommute from home. When owners whose home doubles as their business base sell, an attractive office can entice buyers. An office located in a room that’s somewhat separated from activity zones in the house, and that has a window is desirable, says Judy Glazer, an agent with Century 21 Redwood Realty, Washington D.C.

Since many of today’s home-based workers need nothing more than a computer and an Internet connection, zoning laws that prohibit frequent deliveries to a residence or other neighborhood disruptions does not impact them, says Cindy Banks, RE/ MAX Cornerstone, West Chicago, Illinois. Even buyers who aren’t working at

1. To make the dip, combine 1 cup of the blue cheese, mayonnaise, buttermilk, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend on low until smooth. 2. Remove to a medium mixing bowl and fold in the rest of the blue cheese, scallions and celery, being sure to break up the large blue cheese crumbles. Place in a covered container and refrigerate overnight. 3. Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Place the wings in a large container with a lid and pour the mixture over the wings. Toss until the wings are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for 2 days. 4. Preheat the grill or smoker to 245 F. 5. Spread out the wings on a sheet pan and wipe away any excess marinade. Sprinkle liberally with the dry rub, coating the wings all over. 6. Position the wings on the grill away from the direct heat of the coals or burners, and add hickory to the smoker, or place hickory chips on the coals or gas burners. 7. Cook the wings for about 3 hours, flipping every 30 minutes (their internal temperature should be about 165 F when cooked). 8. While the wings are cooking, cut the butter for the sauce into 1-inch cubes and refrigerate. Whisk the cornstarch into the white vinegar in a small bowl. 9. In a medium sauté pan over medium heat, bring the hot sauce to a simmer and whisk in the thickened vinegar. Return

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home might anticipate that opportunity and would find an attractive office a “boon,” says BB Wong of Century 21, M&M, Santa Cruz, California. But agents polled in an informal survey concur that when a home’s up for sale there are places where business shouldn’t be evident. Dining rooms converted to an office should be converted back to a dining room, for instance. And if an office has been established in a bedroom, it may need to be converted back . Concludes Tracey Barrett, another Redwood Realty agent: “If a home has four bedroom upstairs and a fifth in the basement, and the basement bedroom is the office, this is less of a problem than if a property has three bedrooms and one is converted to an office.” © CTW Features

to a simmer, cook for 1 minute, and remove from the heat. 10. Add the cayenne and slowly whisk in the cold butter. Keep warm until serving. 11. Remove the wings from the smoker or grill and put half of them into a bowl, cover with the sauce, and toss. Repeat with the remaining wings and serve on a platter, with the blue cheese dip on the side. Virgil’s Dry Rub Makes 5 to 51⁄2 cups 21⁄2 1 1⁄2 chili 1⁄2 1⁄2 1⁄4 6

cups sweet paprika cup granulated sugar cup Texas-style powder cup minced onion cup granulated garlic cup dried parsley flakes tablespoons kosher salt

Combine all of the ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk together until completely incorporated. Transfer to a covered bowl with a tight-fitting lid. Store in a cool, dry place.

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HOME IMPROVEMENT

Throw Ugly Out the Window How to make a room look great when the view outside isn’t BY ERIK J. MARTIN

They say you can’t put lipstick on a pig. But what about windows that offer an unpleasant view? Make no mistake: whether it’s a smokestackbelching industrial park down the street or the unkempt yard of a lazy neighbor, a window that reveals a lessthan-desirable landscape can degrade the look and feel of your interiors. Thankfully, experts can provide homeowners with options to pretty up the space and distract the eye from what lies beyond the glass pane. “Homeowners want to enjoy the view when they look out a window, and if this isn’t possible it does make a room less appealing. You may find yourself spending less time in this room than in other spaces of the home. And if you’re trying to sell, a potential buyer of your home may decide this is not the home for them based on that view,” says Yarimith Karina Jones, an interior designer in Charlotte, N.C. “Nevertheless, humans have a biological need for the natural light that comes from that window, so it’s better than having no window at all in that space.” The solution, says Erica Lugbill, founder and creative director with Chicago-based Lugbill Designs, is twofold. “Make the room so interesting that what is happening outside the www.capitalcityweekly.com

window doesn’t matter, and take advantage of the natural light by letting it shine through to highlight the great things happening in your room,” says Lugbill, who adds that closing off the window entirely is a poor option, as the lack of natural light will make the room look smaller. Instead, Lugbill suggests hanging one or more plants in front of the window, installing sheer or semi-sheer window treatments to partially obscure the view, implementing a natural woven or light-filtering Roman shade that you can leave partially open to let in natural light, or hanging a stained glass panel in front of the window without completely covering it. “Also, position furniture so that doesn’t face the window—instead have it face another focal point in the room. Bring drama in elsewhere by using color from rugs, pillow or furniture, and paint a light, neutral color on the walls,” says Lugbill. Alternatively, Jones recommends placing decorative ironwork grills on the interior side of the window, which allow you to beautify your aperture without losing any sunlight. “You can also try placing a handsome cabinet below the window with

some decorative accents like tall candleholders—with these accessories and nice drapery framing the window, the focus will be taken away from the hideous view,” Jones says. “Having distractors in the rest of the space, such as a hand-painted mural or great art, can prevent occupants from focusing on the outdoor view.” Kevin Caron took the artful approach in creating a distractor for a homeowner client in Fayetteville, Ark., who didn’t like the driveway-and-street view displayed from their window. “They commissioned me to create a sculpture that was put in front of the window,” says Caron, a Phoenix-based artist who fashioned a tall piece called “Banked Bramble” with intertwining steel reeds pointing upward. “Using a sculpture gives them something beautiful to look at while also letting light in.” Ultimately, the key to getting around an ugly view is making the best of the situation, says Jones. “By designing the rest of the space in an aesthetically pleasing manner, you’ll find that you and your guests will still want to be in that space,” she adds. © CTW Features

SUREFIRE STAGING TECHNIQUES THAT MAKE FOR A FASTER SALE BY ERIK J. MARTIN “All the world’s a stage,” Shakespeare famously wrote. And that adage certainly applies to a home for sale. With the right staging techniques, you can win the audition with prospective buyers watching from the front row. Home staging involves carefully prepping a listed residence to increase its appeal and make a strong first impression in photos and during open houses and private showings. While experts often recommend enlisting the aid of a professional home staging company to do the dirty work, the seller and real estate agent working closely together can handle many of the tasks involved. “Staging isn’t limited to the inside of your home, and it isn’t just about adding or rearranging furniture,” says Koki Adasi, associate broker with Koki & Associates with Long and Foster Real Estate in Washington, D.C., which pays for staging services for each of its listings. “The value of staging is that it convinces buyers to secure a showing after previewing the home online, provides a neutral canvas for buyers to see the property as their own, and ultimately works to diminish any negative feelings potential buyers may have when they walk into a home.” Marcia Goodman, staging Realtor with RE/ MAX Gateway in Gainesville, Virginia, says staging works because buyers are looking for move-in ready homes that require minimal work to be done. “Staging helps because it ensures that the home is thoroughly cleaned, has neutral colors throughout, and is updated,” Goodman says. “Remember that buyers today commonly look for homes online to preview with their agent, and pictures of staged homes command greater attention because they present better and increase the chance of the property being previewed by buyers and their agent.” Properly staged homes typically sell faster, Goodman adds. “However, that does not always mean that a staged home can be priced higher, because a higher-priced home tends to sit longer on the market, and the longer it sits on the market the lower the offer price,” Goodman says. Nevertheless, fewer days on the market typically warrant a higher price than normal because of current buyer demand for homes, says John Lyons, real estate broker with Baird & Warner in Chicago. “Last year, I sold my investment property 12

6 TIPS TO SET THE PERFECT STAGE

within one day at full asking price, which I can attribute to careful staging,” Lyons says. “I refinished the floors, painted the walls, and recruited a professional staging company.” To improve your chances of a faster home sale at a more desirable price, try these staging tips: 1. CONCENTRATE ON CURB APPEAL. Trim shrubs, plant flowers, power wash your driveway, walkways, porch and deck, and tidy up your landscaping. “Be sure you have a well-maintained front lawn that’s freshly mowed and mulched as well as a welcoming front entrance with a door wreath,” Goodman says. 2. CLEAN AND DE-CLUTTER. Wash and dust interior surfaces thoroughly, and pack up and remove anything that isn’t being used in the house on a regular basis. 3. DEPERSONALIZE. “Take your favorite photos down and replace them with neutralthemed artwork from a local thrift store or discount retailer,” says David Kinsey, an agent with Stone Harbor, New Jersey-based Berkshire Hathaway Fox and Roach Realtors. Also, remove all unnecessary items off counters and replace with fresh flowers.

4. TOUCH UP WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD. “Do not start that major remodeling project you’ve always dreamed of right before listing your home,” Kinsey says. Instead, add a fresh coat of neutral-colored paint (grays are currently popular) to walls, refinish worn wood floors, change out kitchen cabinet door pulls, and update old window treatments. 5. ARRANGE FURNITURE AND DECOR TOGETHER FOR BETTER TRAFFIC FLOW, COMFORT AND COZINESS. “Try to arrange pictures, table pieces, and pillows into groups of three,” says Lyons. Additionally, try grouping together a few small mirrors, “which can appear to double the size of your space and add a hint of energy to the room,” Goodman says. 6. USE LIGHTING TO MAKE ROOMS WARM AND INVITING. “Increase the wattage in your lamps and fixtures, and make sure you use three types of lighting: ambient, such as general or overhead lighting; task-like pendant, under-cabinet, or reading lights; and accent lighting, like table lamps,” Goodman says. © CTW Features

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