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Inexpensive Ways to Update Your Home Now
Oftentimes, buying a home opens up a bottomless pit of opportunities for projects and improvements. While some homeowners engage in different repairs and fix-ups out of necessity, many others like to freshen-up their spaces out of personal preference instead of need. But even the most well-intentioned projects can be waylaid if budgets are tight. What many homeowners may not realize is that there are many ways to make updates and changes to a home that do not require a major overhaul or a large price tag. The following are seven projects that won’t break the bank. ers mistakenly put in a couple of table lamps and think that will be adequate. However, properly illuminating a room means varying the lighting to create different moods at different times. Plus, more light can make a room feel more welcoming.
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1. Move around furniture. You may be able to change the look of a room without spending any money. Interior designers know how to arrange furniture for maximum appeal, but the average homeowner can do it, too. Find a focal point in the room and an gle the furniture toward it. Don’t make the focal point the television, however. Try chang ing the placement of chairs and sofas. Simply moving a curio cabinet from one corner to another may a lso make a difference.
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also feels more cozy. 6. Hang new wall art. It may be time to look at your photos and artwork and make a few adjustments. Finding new prints to hang could instantly change a room’s ambience. And you needn’t spend a lot of money on professional photography, either. Grab your camera and take a few close-up shots of flowers or take in a landscape scenery. Many of today’s home printers can produce professional-quality prints in minutes.
3. Add new pillows or drapes. Changing a few aspects of a room can give it an entirely new look. If you want to add a splash of color but don’t know what to do, think about incorporating some new throw pillows or change the curtains. An ac7. Try a new coat of paint. After cessory here and there in a bright color also can incorporate a new you’ve exhausted other avenues, hue without it being overwhelming. choosing a new paint color may be the new look you desire. Painting 4. Change knobs or small accents. is one of the least expensive yet Give a room a new look by focus- most dramatic methods of changing ing on the small details. Switch out a home’s interior. With dozens of cabinet knobs for something updat- hues to choose from, and new apps ed and modern. Take inventory of that enable you to take snapshots wall outlets and light switches and of things in nature or in your life think about selecting new ones that and match them up to a paint color, coordinate with your home decor. you will have scores of opportunities to explore fresh new colors for 5. Use plants. Empty corners or your home. spots you’re not certain how to fill When you get inspired to make may be nefit from a plant. Plants improvements to the home but fear are inexpensive ways to add instant how much it may take out of your color and visual appeal to a room. wallet, consider inexpensive tricks Plus, having live plants can help that can induce a big “wow” factor. improve indoor air by filtering out contaminants. A home with plants
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Alaska is our home Lets build it Right OWNER-BUILDERS. Many of us have built our own homes, using our resources and creativity to provide shelter for our families. In Alaska, we take pride in the fact that we have the freedom to live a lifestyle of our choice. Codes and energy standards shouldn’t restrict that kind of individual freedom. You should be able to build whatever you want to live in. If we build homes we expect to sell in the future, we owe it to ourselves and to future Alaskan homeowners to build responsibly. PROFESSIONAL BUILDERS. Those of you who were here during the
pipeline may recall the sloppy construction by builders from the lower 48 who didn’t know proper foundation and insulation techniques. We were left with many substandard homes which are still on the market today. As an example, a builder from the lower 48 constructed a number of houses with aluminum frame windows. The frames iced up in winter, causing annual water damage to the wall when the ice melted. The windows had to be replaced by subsequent owners of the homes at their own expense. Poor workmanship leaves a legacy; a home might last for 40 years or more! HISTORY: BUILDING TECHNIQUES
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IN ALASKA. With the downturn of the late 1980s, many homes were left vacant or repossessed. The builders who weren’t dedicated to living and building in Alaska were gone, leaving homes that were poorly constructed with resources that could not withstand the climate or keep their inhabitants warm in an affordable way. The economy and the residents of the Interior suffered. The Interior Alaska Building Association (IABA) recognized the importance of providing homes to Alaskans that actually fit the climate from Ketchikan to Barrow. The IABA gathered Alaskan builders to promote a bill to require builder education- what is now called the Residential Endorsement (RE).
Contractors were required to have a license, take a course in cold climate building techniques, and pass a 4-hour exam on building code and construction. Professionals were also required to take continuing education in an effort to keep builders informed of changes in construction. ENERGY NOW. Meanwhile, these builders were also on a panel to develop Building Energy Efficiency Standards (BEES). Cooperation between the state and Alaskan home builders became so dynamic that a code standard and an energy efficiency standard were adopted statewide by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC), the public financing corporation with a mission of providing affordable loans
portant that we recognize regional differences when adopting codes and standards. The Cold Climate Housing Research Center (CCHRC) was formed by Alaskan homebuilders in 1999 to look at building innovations from around the world and scrutinize what works and what doesn’t work in our extreme climates. CCHRC’s research confirms that frequently the fuel savings alone will pay for energy improvements. WHAT NOW? If we’re committed to living in this wonderful place at the top of the world, we need to make sure that what we build will allow us to have a safe, secure future here. It’s time to start talking and learning about statewide energy efficiency standards to make this a pleasant place to live for generations to come.
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to Alaskans. Although AHFC is one financial You can: Attend events like the IABA Home Show institution that upholds an energy standard, to learn how affordable it is to upgrade your many still do not. home. Alaskans will continue to pay high energy Dedicate yourself, whether Owner-Builder bills in homes built by uninformed and un- or Professional, to maintain high standards of concerned builders. And, many banks contin- residential construction. ue to finance Alaskan homes without energy Contact your representatives in Juneau to efficiency in mind. Yet it’s apparent to all of let them know how important it is to you to us that the biggest cost of living in our homes have Alaskan building codes and energy effiis, quite literally, going up the chimney. We ciency standards. Why? Because Alaska is our home. Let’s are held hostage to energy prices and market build it right. forces beyond our control; the one thing we can control is the efficiency of our homes. Jack Hébert is CEO of the Cold Climate Housing Research Center and has been building THE VALUE OF BUILDING CODES. Building codes and energy standards are homes in Alaska for more than 30 years. designed to protect you. Minimum safety and Terry Duszynski is President of Duszynski & performance standards tell you, a future homeAssociates. He is an AHFC Certified Energy Ratbuyer, that the biggest investment of your life er and Auditor, an Alaska State Registered Home is a good one. Your hard-earned money should be spent on a home that is warm, safe, com- Inspector, and an International Code Council fortable, and will last for generations in Alaska. Certified Residential Combination Inspector. Energy standards should be part of any building code and based on proper building science! Although Alaska was the first state to use energy ratings (5 star+, 6 star), our building practices have been largely shaped by individual innovations and experimentation. Residents of the Interior know that codes from other parts of North America are inadequate for the extreme climates of Alaska. That said, the energy needs for Ketchikan are quite different than those in Barrow. It’s equally im-
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Pricing Your Home for Success
I cannot recall how many times I’ve been asked, “What do I need to do to sell my home fast and for top dollar?”, but it’s been a lot. My response is usually comprised of focusing on Price, Condition and Marketing. Any weaknesses in one of these three areas may result in longer market time and a lower final sales price. While all three are equally important, today I would like to focus on price. When attempting to determine a reasonable asking price, sellers contemplate many things. They may consider: The Original Purchase Price
Your Need For Money
Chances are you paid market value, but markets change and today we need to analyze How much money you want current market conditions. to make from the sale of the home, while important to you, has no bearing on the market value of your home or what a buyer is willing Improvements to pay. Improvements should be made for enjoyment, not for resale. There are some cosmetic The Cost to Rebuild improvements that can yield high returns on your investment, however, major improve- Your home was built at yesterday’s prices and ments generally do not create more value and if the buyer wants to pay for today’s price, he/ depreciate, just as a car may depreciate. They she will build their own and personalize it for may, however, contribute to the overall ap- themselves. peal and salability of the home.
Your Personal Attachment to the Property As difficult as this may be, emotionally detaching from your home is critical to taking a rational approach to a large financial decision. All of these points are valid to consider but generally speaking, sellers are more concerned about underpricing their home than overpricing it. Which is why most sellers tend to overprice their homes. “I mean, we can always come down on the price, right?” This is a recipe for disappointment. Online giant Zillow has tracked more than a
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While these are national statistics, evidence also exists in our local market to corroborate this finding. This week, I calculated the Fairbanks market trends report and for homes that were sold in the past 6 months they had an average DOM of 78 days, while homes that were currently for sale were at 127 days.[5] This trend has stayed fairly consistent throughout the seasonality of the year, but the correlation between price and DOM doesn’t stop there. Take the past year in our market. If you sold within the first two weeks of listing your home, you averaged 100.37% of your asking price. That’s the average! On the contrary, if you were to have been on the market for 180+ days, you were averaging 6.38% less for your home.[6] Nationally, the National Association of Realtors reports that in 2014, sellers who sold within the first two weeks of listing averaged 99 percent of asking price while those on the market 17 weeks or more experienced 93 percent.[7] All these statistics reinforce what you’ll hear just about any competent real estate professional tell you: Overpricing your home is one of the most common mistakes and pricing your home correctly, could save you thousands by selling faster and for more money.
million homes listed for sale and found that 47 percent of sellers end up cutting their list price in order to sell and on average, sellers overprice their homes by about 6.9 percent. [1] However, a small percentage of homes are so dramatically overpriced that sellers have to reduce the price by as much as 15 percent to attract a buyer. The majority of homes with price cuts, 57.4 percent, only needed one reduction to achieve a sale.[2] For the remainder of the sellers who stick to their price and don’t reduce, or reduce after it’s too late, see their homes sell for less than its estimated market value. According to national Zillow data, sellers who price their homes at the real, fair market value tend not only to sell faster, but also to sell for 2 percent more than their home is worth.[3] This is huge!
Time = Money Overpricing can also delay a sale and time is money. Every day you own the home not only is it costing you (mortgage principle, interest, insurance, taxes, utilities, etc..), but it’ll also affect your final sale price. That being said, pricing your home correctly, could mean more money and less time on the market, a win-win. Zillow reports that in 2013, homes that were correctly priced and needed no price cut spent an average of 107 days on the market (DOM), while homes that needed a 10 percent price cut spent an average of 220 DOM.[4] That’s almost twice as long and a difference of almost four months!
Wes Madden is founder and CEO of Madden Real Estate, LLC, Alaska’s top selling real estate team for the past five years, Wall Street Journal Top 50 Real Estate Team in U.S. 2010-2014 and Alaska Chamber Bill Biven Small Business of the Year. Wes hosts the Madden Report Fridays from 12:30-1pm on KFBX 970 and be reached at 907-452-3000 or online at www. WesMadden.com.
[1-4] Rascoff, Spencer and Humphries, Stan (2015) Zillow Talk: The New Rules of Real Estate New York, NY: Grand Central Publishing [5] Madden Real Estate, LLC (2015) Market Trends Report: Fairbanks February 22, 2015 http://www.wesmadden.com/market-trends.php [6] Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors Multiple Listing Service (2015) [7] NAR Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers (2014) www.Realtor.org
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Riverfront home with custom interior. Unbelievable 220 feet of riverfront property – rare find! 1470 sq. ft. living area. Propane furnace, Blaze Queen wood stove, propane cook stove, refrigerator, chest freezer. septic and 1500 gallon above ground water tank. washer/ dryer. Oak built in cabinet/ hutch. Sun porch, deck. Work shop, green house, 3 out buildings. 1000 gallon twin-tank fueling station. Furniture and kitchenware included.
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With so many varieties of desserts available to tempt the taste buds, it can be difficult to decide on which treat to serve at a special gathering or for just an everyday meal. Custards and Ice Cream are popular no matter the season. Many people fear attempting these creamy delights but with a little planning and measuring carefully, these desserts can be as easy as pie, well maybe easier.
Enjoy a sweet ending to a traditional meal
Leche Frita (Crisp Custard Squares) Serves 6
A tasty dessert is the perfect way to cap a meal. But with so many sweet possibilities, many may find it difficult to choose their favorite decadent delicacy. Custards and puddings often make a great ending to dinner because they are flavorful and can be customized depending on individual tastes. Puddings also are not very filling, meaning there will always be room for a little bit of a treat. The following recipe for “Leche Frita” from M. Teresa Segura’s “Spain” (Fall River Press) is popular throughout northern Spain. It combines a meltingly creamy center with a crunchy coating. The squares can be enjoyed hot or cold. 26
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18 fluid ounces creamy milk 3 strips lemon zest 1/2 cinnamon stick 4 ounces superfine sugar, plus extra for dusting 4 tablespoons corn starch 2 tablespoons flour 3 large egg yolks Sun-flower oil for frying 2 eggs, to coat 6 tablespoons bread crumbs Ground cinnamon for dusting Bring the milk, lemon zest, cinnamon stick, and sugar to a boil in a saucepan, stirring gently. Cover and leave off the heat to infuse for 20 minutes. Put the cornstarch and flour in a bowl and beat in the egg yolks with a wooden spoon. Start adding some of the milk until the batter is smooth. Strain in the rest of the hot milk, then pour back into the pan. Cook over a low heat, stirring continuously. It will not curdle, but does thicken unevenly if you let it. Cook for a couple of minutes until it becomes a thick custard that separates from the side of the
pan. Beat it hard with the spoon to keep it smooth. Pour into a small baking tray, smoothing to a square, about 8 x 8 inches and 1/2 inch deep. Cool and then chill. Pour oil into a shallow skillet to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat until very hot. Cut the custard into 12 squares. Beat the eggs on a plate and lift half the squares into the egg with a metal spatula. Coat, then lift them onto a tray of crumbs (big, stale crumbs are best, but dried will do), and coat all around. Lift them with a clean palette knife into the oil and fry for a couple of minutes, spooning the oil over the top, until golden. Reserve on paper towel while you fry the second batch. Dust with sugar and cinnamon before serving. They can be served hot as well, but are excellent when chilled.
Homemade ice cream makes for the perfect treat
Ice cream is a welcome treat regardless of the season. Those who want to experiment with homemade ice cream may want to consider the following recipe for “Dulce de Leche Ice Cream” from Lou Seibert Pappas’ “Ice Creams and Sorbets” (Chronicle Books).
cools to room temperature. Transfer to a container and stir in the cream and vanilla. Cover and refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 3 hours. Freeze in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When the ice cream is almost frozen, add the remaining 1 cup chips and churn until blended in, about 15 seconds more. Transfer to a container, cover and freeze until firm, about 2 hours.
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream
Dulce de Leche Ice Cream Makes about 1 quart 2 cups half-and-half or milk 4 l arge egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 12 ounces butterscotch chips, divided 1 c up heavy whipping cream 1 t easpoon vanilla extract Prepare a large bowl or pan of ice water. In the top of a double boiler, heat the half-and-half over simmering water until steaming. In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks until blended, then whisk in the sugar. Whisk in about half of the hot half-and-half and pour the yolk mixture into the pan of halfand-half. Stir with a silicone spatula or spoon and cook over simmering water for about 8 minutes. Stir in 1 cup of the chips and continue stirring until blended in and the custard coats the back of the spatula, about 2 minutes more. Immediately place the custard pan in the ice bath and stir the custard occasionally until it HOMES.newsminer.com
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A Home of your own
A home is where we make memories, build our futures and feel comfortable and secure. Homeownership is also one of the best ways for individuals and families to build financial security over the long-term. While the decision to own a home is a personal one, for people with good jobs and strong credit, today’s low mortgage interest rates and continued affordability make now a good time to buy a home. Getting your feet wet Buying a home is one of the most important decisions of your life, and it’s easy to get swept up in the emotion of it. A real estate professional can provide valuable counsel, discuss listings, show you homes in person, negotiate on your behalf and help you stay focused on the emotional and financial issues that are most important. For example, before beginning the home search process, buyers should determine what they can afford. Today’s tight credit restrictions are preventing some qualified buyers from becoming homeowners, so buyers should carefully evaluate their income, savings and credit reports and collect documentation of income and cash available to prepare for the mortgage application process.
Give yourself some credit There are simple ways to make yourself more creditworthy to lenders, such as not closing any credit accounts within six to 12 months before applying for a loan, keeping older accounts open even if they are unused — since they can factor into your credit score — and aiming to keep your balance-to-credit ratio
below 30 percent of the available limit. A lender will evaluate your income, savings and credit history to qualify and approve you for a loan amount, but buyers should also calculate the cost of things like taxes, insurance and utilities into their budget. Once preapproved for a loan, buyers should consider what they need and want in a home. Whether it’s a certain number of bedrooms, a large kitchen, or to be close to schools or public transportation, it’s good to have an idea of what you’re looking for in a home and community. “While the decision to own a home is a personal one, for people with good jobs and strong credit, today’s low mortgage interest rates and continued affordability make now a good time to buy a home.” Open houses can help buyers get a sense of what is currently available. When you visit, try to picture yourself in the home and whether it will continue to meet your needs in the future, since the typical owner stays in their home for nine years. Finally, remember the mantra that all
real estate is local, so it’s important to work with a real estate professional who is familiar with your desired community. Buying a home can sometimes be a challenging process, but there’s a reason homeownership is called the American Dream. Investing in your future through owning a home can provide tremendous benefits throughout your lifetime. Steve Brown, a REALTOR® from Dayton, Ohio, is the 2015 Immediate Past President of the National Association of REALTORS®.
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This 1,624 sq ft two bedroom one bath home can easily be converted to a very spacious three bedroom plus home. The entire basement is 812 sq ft with its own fireplace allowing plenty of room for adding the third bedroom and second bathroom etc. Property also has its own well located in the basement so that you can water your lawn and wash vehicles without increases water expenses.
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This classic Alaskan house enjoys the feel of the country, yet close to town. It is 900 sq. ft. and is 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath, on 4 acres of land. The main bedroom is up-stairs, while the kitchen, dining and living areas are on the main floor. A second bedroom or office faces the front of the house. A porch overlooks the front. A trail out back leads to a log two-room sauna.
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This 1,160 sq. ft. home has had several upgrades in the last several years,. Some of those improvements include septic updated lighting, energy efficient monitors. The full second story provide privacy and is a spacious master suite. All this is located at the end of a cul-de- sac on almost an acre lot.
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Lot 2 Clearwater Drive: 1.4 acres, adjacent lot also for sale $7,800 Lot 3 Clearwater Drive: 1.4 Acres, adjacent to airstrip $6,800 NHN Montana Road: Six 3.14 acre lots for sale, adjacent to airstrip, $10,000 each NHN Montana Road: 3.75 acres, adjacent to airstrip $12,500
$197,500 829 17th Ave
This tri-plex has had many upgrades and renovations done on it in the last 24 months. The large unit was converted from a two bedroom to a three bedroom, upgrades include radiant floor heating, updated wiring, installed egress windows as well as re-done bathroom and kitchen. Current rents are $1,500 on the three bedroom, $960 on one of the one bedrooms, and $850 on the other. $850 on month to month lease, other two just entered new one year leases.
$345,000 140 Minnie St
Investors take notice! This 6-plex investment property boasts strong cash flow grossing approximately $73,000 a year. The building is 5,208 square feet and contains six 2 Bed, 1 Bath units. Rents for 4 of the units are $1,100/ month, with two long term tenants in the other two units paying $850 and $875/month.
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$189,500
Beautiful, recently remodeled house that is 1,293 sq ft with 3 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2 car garage. Some of the renovations include, new kitchen flooring and new siding. This house is move in ready with many major home owner expenses already paid for such as, new triple pane windows, a new Buderus boiler, new septic system.
$179,900 MP 266.5 Richardson Hwy $675,000
This investment property sports seven rental units. There is a 2 bed-room which rents for 1200, a 1 bed-room that rents for 1100, 4 efficiencies, one renting for 900, the others for 800 and a smaller one bedroom which rents for 700. Overall the property brings in a gross income of $75,600 a year.
Rare opportunity. Only two liquor packaging licenses can exist in the city limits of Delta Junction. They only come available about once every 30 years. Great opportunity for growth. The gas station currently operates under the Tesoro trademark and they currently have Alyeska’s contract for fueling the pipeline security vehicles in the area. Superb location. F57510951