Homes Magazine - April-May 2017

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$389,900

685 EASTVIEW DRIVE

SALE PENDING

$325,000

$229,900

PRICE REDUCED

$329,000

157 ROMANS WAY Extraordinary prow front home in the hills, Bright and spacious with an open floorplan, 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, master suite with huge walk-in closet and Jacuzzi jet tub, formal livingroom and a separate family room, 2700 SF Living area, 832 SF 2 car garage.

5201 FAIRCHILD AVENUE

SALE PENDING

787 SPRUCERIDGE COURT

Great Triplex in convenient location.

2 bedroom, 1 bath upstairs freshly remodeled. 1 bedroom, 1 bath downstairs.

Detached studio apartment with a 800 SF Shop. 1812 SF total living area, double corner lot.

3603 MINK LANE

SOLD

$298,000

Multi-purpose commercial building.

Downstairs shop and retail area 3,331 SF. Office area and living quarters of approx 7,295 SF. Living quarters has 4 plus bedrooms and 3 baths. This is a great value and must see deal!

1161 KODIAK STREET

$199,900

Great ranch home in a wonderful neighborhood.

Fenced private large lot.

New boiler in 2014 and furred out construction.

4 star-plus energy rated in 2009. 3 bed, 1 bath, oversized 1 car garage.

1,512 SF living area, 512 SF garage.

1563 GILLAM WAY UNIT 206 Secluded Alaska living with a territorial view.

Wrap around deck, vaulted ceiling, large loft bathroom, wood stove and two sheds. 2.6 acres. 1080 living SF, 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom.

$149,900

Wonderful custom home with detached guest house.

Custom woodwork throughout, tile bathroom and entryway, arches, curves, insets and 16 foot vaulted ceilings. Master suite, large shop/garage, Blaze King woodstove. House is 3 bed, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1920 living SF and 1280 SF garage/ shop. Guest house is 1 bed, 1 bath, 784 SF living area.

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Charming unit in well maintained condo complex centrally located in town. 2 bed, 1 bath. Spacious floor plan with large bedrooms.

End unit, two dedicated parking spaces, new laminate flooring. 907 SF living area.

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Beautifully maintained like new home in Doyon Estates. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, master suite, vaulted ceiling, family room, fireplace, corian countertops, 5 star energy rated, 2057 SF Living area, 711 SF 2 car garage.

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1201 SINCLAIR AVE

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1102 NORTH STAR DRIVE

Beautiful 3 bed/1.75 bath Log home with many updated luxuries

Unfinished 2 story home looking for a completion date!

$120,000

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$315,000

2196 FRANK AVE.

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Commercial Building, airplane hanger plus a 2BD/2BA living quarters

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Large kitchen for entertaining, impressive master suite, pellet stove and an office/den that could be a 4th bedroom. Features new flooring throughout.

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contents

April–May 2017

Products

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Florcraft Carpet One Floor & Home

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The Pampered Chef; Robyn Neilko

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Wholesale Furniture

Alaska Petroleum

Featured

Budget Blinds

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Services 14

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Country Financial/Laura Brugger

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Duszynski & Associates/Inspection & Energy Rating

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Golden Valley Electric Association

AlaskaUSA Mortgage Company

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Mt. McKinley Bank

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Nessbuilt Remodelers

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Sourdough Transfer

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Sway Array

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3 tips to prepare to sell your home

Real Estate

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Alaska Life Realty; Rich Harter

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Alaska Real Estate Company; Cameron Harter

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Crown Real Estate Inc.; Ginger Orem

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Fortune Properties; Janet Shafer

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Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors

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Moose Creek Apartments

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Ray Brasierl

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Gene Duval

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Somers & Associates, REALTORS Inc

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Somers & Associates; Lana Hebert

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Somers & Associates; Angie Tallant

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Somers & Associates; Property Management

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Stepovich Realty/Stage & Design Fairbanks

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Agent Directory

Chris Calhoon Real Estate

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Buying a condo not the same as buying a house

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3260 Craft Ave, Fairbanks • $585,000 An exquisite 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath custom Fairbanks home in the hills. You will have your breath taken away by the beauty of this home. This home boasts tile flooring with radiant heat, huge entertaining kitchen with double wall ovens, double microwaves and plenty of cabinetry and counter space. Large living room with an additional sitting room and 3375 total sq.ft. Upstairs, large bedrooms with a grand master suite with walk in shower, soaking tub and double vanity. Exceptional views from the master suite, living room and from the ground floor mother in law unit.

Downstairs, enjoy another living space with full bath, entering into possible mother in law unit with handicap accessible bedroom and bathroom, full kitchen and living area. Enjoy coffee on your 500 sq. ft. of deck overlooking a fantastic lawn and flowers. This home has been meticulously cared for and maintained, current owners used this property as a Bed & Breakfast.

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Beautiful home on big corner fenced lot with sidewalks across from Denali School. 3 beds 2 bath 2 car garage with custom tile, Corion countertops, 6 panel wood doors, custom crown molding, jetted tub, newer roof and boiler, new paint, steel siding and huge south facing deck.

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Beautiful log home on 2 lots which both equal 2.35 acres. 4 beds, 3 baths with huge wrap around deck. French doors lead to deck from living room, open lay out with tongue and groove ceiling, fireplace, southern exposure with lots of windows and privacy. Pride of ownership shows!

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4 beds 3.5 baths 2 car garage in popular subd. House has sidewalks and a ramp for handicap accessible. Great layout with open floor plan, sprinkler system, family room, game room with bar, attached green house and indoor hot tub! quality house was built

by Duffset Construction and has an architectural design, & lots of extras.

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condo vs house

Buying a condo

not the same as buying a house But the differences between buying a condo and buying a single-family home go beyond the bottom line. The following are a few things prospective buyers should know about condos before they view any properties.

CONDOS COME WITH FEES

Unlike single-family homes, condos come with homeowners association fees.

These fees cover the cost of maintenance and repairs to the property. This includes landscaping and garbage collection, as well as general repairs throughout the condominium complex. Fees vary significantly from community to community, and the best deal is not always the one with the lowest homeowners association fees. Low fees tend to provide less bang for the buck, generally covering only the most basic services. Higher fees often mean the community offers more amenities, such as a private pool and gym for residents. Some people prefer such amenities, while others would rather find better deals on their own. But prospective condo buyers must include fees in their monthly budgets when determining how much they can afford to spend.

CONDOS COME WITH RULES

Owners of single-family homes can create their own rules for their households, while condo owners must agree to follow rules established by the homeowners association or the property management firm responsible for maintaining the community and enforcing the rules.

Rules may not allow pets or only allow

pets of a certain size. Other rules may restrict how owners can decorate their condos during the holiday season or how they can furnish the exterior of their properties, limiting patio furniture to a set number of chairs or tables. Some condo owners are glad such rules are in place, while others might find such stipulations intrusive. Each community has different rules, and prospective buyers should familiarize themselves with a community’s rules before buying any properties within that community.

If possible, speak to current community residents about how the property is managed. If residents are not available, potential buyers should attempt to attend a homeowners association meeting, which can shed light on what it’s like to live within a given community and how accessible the management firm is to community members and how well it tends to those members’ needs.

CONDOS ARE NOT AS PRIVATE A SINGLE FAMILY HOUSES

Much like apartment dwellers, condo owners often share walls with neighbors.

That means condo owners will have Property management firms can be great to sacrifice some privacy. Prospective to deal with, but they can be troublebuyers who consider privacy a top priorsome as well. A good property manage- ity may want to continue living in an ment firm produces satisfied commuapartment until they can afford to buy a nity members who speak glowingly of single-family home. Though condo owntheir communities, while a poorly run ers rarely have someone living above or management firm can frustrate homebelow them, sharing walls with neighowners who feel they are not getting bors is still not as private as owning a what they’re paying for. Some property single-family home. management firms fail to collect home- Condominiums are great options for people who want to own their homes owners association fees for months at a time, only to send letters demanding but don’t have enough money or credit back dues down the road. Others simply history to buy a single-family home. But don’t live up to expectations, failing to buyers must educate themselves about make repairs in a timely manner while condominium life before signing on the letting the property fall into disrepair. dotted line.

CONDOS OFTEN HAVE MANAGEMENT FIRMS

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spring cleaning

Getting started on spring cleaning

For homeowners, spring cleaning is one of the annual rites of spring. The return of warmer weather presents the perfect opportunity for homeowners to open the windows, let some fresh air in and tidy up after a few months spent cooped up inside while the weather outside was frightful.

But now that spring has arrived, the time to clean up around the house has come.

Homeowners about to start on their annual spring cleaning should consider the following before beginning.

GET THE RIGHT TOOLS

The right tools won’t necessarily be a hammer and nails, but cleaning products that can make spring cleaning more efficient. Rubber gloves, cleaning products (preferably natural products that are good for the environment) and enough garbage bags to discard a winter’s worth of clutter should all be on hand before you begin cleaning. If they’re not, you’ll likely need to make a trip to the store while cleaning, which can be time-consuming and prolong the process.

TAKE SOME INVENTORY

ADDRESS THE WINDOWS

overstay their welcome in the refrigerator and the kitchen cabinets. Look for If the last several months have been old takeout containers in the refrigerator especially cold or snowy, then you might that have managed to stick around, and not have looked out the windows in throw these out as well as any items that quite some time. Unfortunately, those have passed their expiration dates. While windows might have accumulated quite items in the kitchen cabinets might the amount of dirt and grime while you not have an expiration date, it helps to were huddled inside. When washing the remove them from the pantry and then windows, do so on a cloudy day, as the dust and wipe down the shelves. When sun can actually cause streaking. In addidoing so, discard any items that no lontion, be mindful of what you’re using to ger seem appetizing. wipe down the windows post-cleaning.

Microfiber rags typically give windows BEAT THE RUGS a great shine without any streaking.

Area rugs have no doubt collected dirt The blinds and drapes will also need to and dust over the last several months. be addressed, as they have likely acThough vacuuming these area rugs cumulated some dust over the last few months. Dust the valance and the frame, might be enough during the year, take advantage of the pleasant weather and and wipe the blinds down with a damp take the rugs outside to beat them and cloth. You can also use your vacuum’s rid them of dust and any other particles upholstery and brush attachments to the vacuum might have missed over the further clean blinds and drapes. last few months.

Many people have no problem buying new clothes, but they do find it hard to get rid of older items. Part of spring cleaning is tossing old items you no longer use, and that includes clothing. Clothing can take up a significant amount of space, so take some inventory on your wardrobe and decide which items you want to keep and which ones TIDY UP THE BED you can afford to discard or even donate. You likely wash your bed linens regardSpring cleaning less of the season. When spring cleanis something all ing, toss these linens into the washing homeowners must machine and don’t forget to wash the do to keep their mattress pads and bed skirting as well. homes healthy and clean. Spring While those items are in the wash, flip cleaning is all the mattresses in your household. annual event at many households, and a few simple strategies can make it go much more smoothly.

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DON’T FORGET THE KITCHEN

The kitchen is not immune to clutter, and it’s especially easy for items to

EMPTY AND CLEAN THE BOOKSHELVES

Bookshelves are one the biggest collectors of dust in many homes. Open the windows in the home and then remove books from the shelves. Once the books have been removed, dust the shelves and wipe them down with a damp cloth.

And don’t forget to dust the books and reorganize titles before returning them to their newly cleaned shelves.

spring cleaning

How to clean dirty windows

Dirty windows are unsightly, and they can prevent beneficial sunlight from entering a home. Cleaning windows need not be done every week, but it shouldn’t be overlooked completely, either. While it certainly may be a chore to clean windows, there are ways to make the task much more tolerable.

Curb appeal can be very important when selling a home. Even a home with a perfectly manicured lawn and the newest roofing and siding can seem unappealing if the windows are dirty.

Keeping windows clean requires a good deal of work. For the acrophobics, cleaning second-story windows can test the nerves.

Having the right tools on hand and a strategy in place will make the job easier to manage.

CLEANING WINDOWS

Use your cleaning solution to dissolve Place a towel on the sill to catch any drops so the sill or the floor will stay dry. the rest of the dirt. You may want to let Cleaning windows won’t necessarily be it sit on the window if there is stubborn easy, but the following nine-step process Spray a lint-free cloth or the window grime. Repeat the cleaning process used can make the task less difficult and timedirectly with the cleaning solution. indoors for each window. consuming.

The edges and corners of the window tend to accumulate the most grime, so If exterior second-floor windows are Choose a day when it is overcast so begin by cleaning those areas first.

Once hard to reach, consider using a ladder you will not be blinded by the sun they are clean and you will not exchange and extension pole to extend your reach. while cleaning. This also helps prevent dirt to the center of the window, work Upper windows will not be scrutinized streaking. Begin by gathering what on the middle.

Wipe the windows in a as closely as lower windows, so you you’ll need to get the task done. Having horizontal direction to help alleviate may have a greater margin for error. If everything at the ready will enable you the windows are simply too high up, dripping. to move from one window to the next. rely on a professional window cleaner to Here are the basic supplies you will To create a streak-free surface, some get the job done rather than risk falls or need: people prefer to use a squeegee to other injuries.

• cleaning solution drag out any pockets of moisture for • cloth, newspaper or squeegee more even drying. Be sure to wipe the • towel MIX YOUR OWN rubber strip of the squeegee after each • spray bottle pass on the window. You may choose to CLEANING SOLUTION • extension pole to reach high windows buff out any other streaks with newspa- It may take trial and error to find a solu• vacuum per. tion that works. Here is one recipe you • ladder or step stool may want to start with.

Vacuum the window sill and frame • garden hose 1 cup white vinegar afterward to catch any dust and 11/2 cups rubbing alcohol Take down and clean drapery or debris.

2 drops of dish soap blinds when cleaning the windows.

Repeat the process for all interior Pour into a clean and empty spray bottle.

Remove the curtains so you will have windows.

Remember: Never mix bleach and aman unobstructed surface with which to work.

Move outdoors and start off by spray- monia together to create a cleaning solution, as toxic fumes will result. ing the window with a garden hose Start with the interior side of the windows, as they are easier to access. to loosen any of the accumulated grime.

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3 tips

to prepare to sell your home According to Realtor.com, spring is the busiest and best season to sell a home. While a good home can find a buyer any time of year, homeowners might find the buyers’ pool is strongest in spring and into summer. The reasons for that are many, ranging from parents wanting to move when their children are not in school to buyers wanting to move when the weather is most accommodating.

Because spring is such a popular time to sell a home, homeowners

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Winter can be harsh on a home’s exterior, so as winter winds down, homeowners who want to sell their homes should make an effort to address anything that might negatively affect their homes’ curb appeal. A study of homes in Greenville, S.C., from researchers at Clemson University found that the value of homes with landscapes that were upgraded from “good” to “excellent” increased by 6 to 7 percent. If it’s in the budget, hire professional landscapers to fix any problematic landscaping or address any issues that arose during the winter. Homeowners with green thumbs can tackle such projects on their own, but hiring professionals is akin to staging inside the home.

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Eliminating pet odors, including those associated with pets, can help homeowners prepare their homes for prospective buyers

who want to put their homes on the market should use winter as an opportunity to prepare their homes for the prying eyes of prospective buyers. The following tips can help homeowners during the pre-selling preparation process.

Clutter has a way of accumulating over the winter, when people tend to spend more time indoors than they do throughout the rest of the year. Homeowners who want to put their homes on the market in spring won’t have the luxury of waiting until spring to do their “spring” cleaning, so start clearing any clutter out in winter, even resolving to make an effort to prevent its accumulation throughout winter. Just like buyers are impressed by curb appeal, they are turned off by clutter. The Appraisal Institute suggests homeowners clear clutter out of their homes before appraisers visit, and the same approach can be applied to open houses. Buyers, like

appraisers, see cluttered homes as less valuable. In addition, a home full of clutter might give buyers the impression, true or not, that the home was not well maintained.

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A home’s inhabitants grow accustomed to odors that might be circulating throughout the house. Pet odor, for instance, might not be as strong to a home’s residents as it is to guests and prospective buyers. Because windows tend to stay closed throughout the winter, interior odors can be even stronger come late-winter than they are during the rest of the year.

A thorough cleaning of the house, including vacuuming and removal of any pet hair

that accumulated over the winter, can help to remove odor. In the weeks leading up to the open house, bathe pets more frequently, using a shampoo that promotes healthy skin so pet dander is not as prevalent. Open windows when the weather allows so more fresh air comes into the home.

Spring is a popular and potentially lucrative time to sell a home, and homeowners who spend winter preparing their homes for the market may reap even greater rewards.

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slow cooking

Slow cooking eases concerns about making chicken

Chicken roasted with potatoes is a classic dish that’s perfect for cold winter nights. But many people shy away from chicken for fear of under- or overcooking the poultry.

Undercooking chicken can cause serious illness, while overcooked poultry can be dry and void of flavor.

But even novice cooks can conquer their fears of overcooking chicken. Slow roasting chicken is a foolproof method to avoid overcooking the bird, as the process cooks the bird for hours on end but still ensures a juicy and flavorful final product. Those who want to enjoy roasted chicken without worrying about under- or overcooking their birds can employ the following recipe for “Slow Roasted Chicken With Potatoes and Herbs” from Andrew Schloss’ “Cooking Slow: Recipes for Slowing Down and Cooking More” (Chronicle Books).

Slow Roasted Chicken With Potatoes and Herbs

Slow Roasted Chicken with Potatoes and Herbs Serves 4 1

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chicken, about 4 lbs., ideally organic free-range cup chopped fresh herbs, such as flat-leaf parsley, rosemary or thyme, or a combination thereof garlic cloves, minced tablespoons olive oil lbs. russet potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled, cut into slices 1/2-inch thick medium yellow onion, halved lengthwise and cut into slices 1/4-inch thick Coarse sea salt Freshly ground black pepper

chicken inside and out and pat dry with paper towels.

At least 1 hour before you plan to start roasting the chicken or up to the night before, season the chicken inside and out with 2 teaspoons of salt and 1 teaspoon of pepper. If starting more than 1 hour ahead, refrigerate the chicken, uncovered, up to 12 hours; remove from the refrigerator 1 hour before you plan to start roasting, to take the chill off.

Preheat the oven to 450 F. In a small bowl, stir together the herbs and garlic.

Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Working in batches to cook in a single layer without the slices overlapping, cook the potatoes until nicely browned on both sides in batches so that the slices do not overlap.

Remove the giblets from the chicken and When browned, remove to a plate and discard (or save for another use). Rinse the brown the rest.

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Lower the heat to medium, add the onion and saute until tender and lightly browned. Return the potatoes to the pan, season with salt and pepper and one-third of the herb mixture, and toss to coat.

Rub the remaining herb mixture all over the chicken. Place breast-side down on the potatoes and roast in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 175 F, turn the chicken breast-side up, return to the oven and roast until a thermometer inserted into a thigh registers 170 F, 4 to 6 hours. Timing is not crucial; at that temperature the chicken will not overcook.

To finish, raise the oven temperature to 500 F and roast until the skin of the chicken is brown and crisp, about 10 minutes.

Carve the chicken into serving pieces and serve with the potatoes.

new ideas

A more healthy

household favorite Many beloved dishes might be enjoyed more often if they were only a little healthier. Author and former personal chef Michelle Dudash was once asked by a client if the she could make a healthier version of chicken parmesan. The result of that request is the following recipe for “Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach,” which Dudash ultimately included in her book, “Clean Eating For Busy Families” (Fair Winds). The recipe was a hit with Dudash’s client and will surely be a hit at home cooks’ dinner tables as well.

Skinny Chicken Parmesan with Spinach For the chicken: Makes 6 servings

For the sauce: 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, sliced 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes 1⁄4 teaspoon dried basil 1⁄4 teaspoon dried oregano 2 pinches salt 2 pinches freshly ground black pepper 1⁄2 teaspoon honey Preheat oven to 375 F and coat the bottom of a 9 x 13-inch pan with olive oil spray.

To make the sauce: Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add oil and garlic and cook gently for 30 seconds. Do not brown. With your hand, squeeze each tomato into the pan and add basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and honey. Reduce to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes,

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tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese tablespoons whole-wheat flour teaspoon salt, divided teaspoon freshly ground black pepper teaspoon dried basil pounds chicken breast, cut into 6 pieces, pounded to 1⁄4 inch tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided cups baby spinach teaspoon lemon juice cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced into 6 medallions (or shredded) cups cooked whole-grain thin spaghetti tossed in 2 teaspoons olive oil

lowering the heat as needed.

To make the chicken: Combine parmesan cheese, flour, salt, pepper, and basil in a medium dish and coach chicken with cheese mixture.

Place a large skillet over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.

When oil is shimmering, add chicken, rounded-side down, and cook until golden on one side, about 5 minutes.

Arrange chicken in a baking pan.

Add some flavor Braised Cabbage With Bacon and Nutmeg to an old favorite Serves 4 When cooking cabbage, the trick to keeping it green is to cook it very briefly. To add flavor, add some bacon and nutmeg, just like in the following recipe for “Braised Cabbage With Bacon and Nutmeg” from Sophie Braimbridge’s “Stylish Mediterranean” (Kyle Books).

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pounds Savoy cabbage tablespoons extra virgin olive oil ounces bacon or pancetta, sliced or diced large garlic clove heaped tablespoon chopped sage or rosemary leaves Good pinch of nutmeg Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Pour remaining 2 teaspoons of oil into skillet and add spinach. Cook spinach for 1 to 2 minutes until wilted and swirl in lemon juice. Gently press spinach to release water and divide spinach on top of chicken. Spoon sauce around and over the chicken, place mozzarella on top, and sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Bake for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through. Serve over spaghetti.

Remove the outer leaves of the cabbage and wash them if dirty or trim if wilting. Cut in half, removing any thick stems. Then finely slice. Quarter the remaining cabbage, remove the thick core and finely slice.

Add the oil and bacon to a large lidded saucepan and cook on a high heat until light golden brown. Chop the garlic and sage, turn the heat to low, and add them to the pan. Cook briefly, then add the cabbage, adding a splash of water if you think the cabbage might brown. Season with nutmeg, salt and pepper. Cover the pan and cook gently for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, and adding a dash more water if it’s sticking on the bottom.

You want the cabbage to retain its nice green color.

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Name That Jump Each of the following is a jump performed in figure skating. Fill in the blanks to name that jump.

1) 2) 3)

C CO OL LO OR R II N NG G P P II C CT TU UR RE E

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Answers: 1) Loop, 2) Axel, 3) Salchow, 4) Lutz, 5) Toe loop, 6) Flip, 7) Flutz, a term used to describe a poorly performed lutz

Fact or Fiction?

Ice Skate Challenge At the start of the New Year, people often make resolutions like getting into shape. There are hundreds of ways to be more active from taking walks to going ice skating. Here are some questions about ice skates. How many can you answer correctly?

Everyone knows that when a figure skating competition begins, only three skaters will be standing at the top of the medal podium when it is over.

In international competitions, usually these three skaters are competing for different countries. However, on a rare occasion, the three are competing for the same country and a medal sweep occurs.

When three skaters competing for the same country place first, second and third in a competition,

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A: The ground.

It’s a Sweep

they are known to sweep the medals. As you might imagine, medal sweeps don’t happen too often at international events. The United States has never swept the medals in any event in figure skating at the Winter Games and has only done it a few times in singles competition at the World Championships.

The last time a U.S. medal sweep occurred at the World Championships was in 1991.

In the ladies singles, Kristi Yamaguchi won the gold, Tonya Harding won the silver and Nancy Kerrigan won the bronze.

What Rhymes with Spin?

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Some answers: bin, chin, fin, gin, grin, in, kin, pin, sin, shin, tin, win

Q: What is the hardest thing about learning to ice skate?

Answers: 1) Fact, 2) Fiction, toe picks help skaters jump, 3) Fiction, 4) Fiction, the blades are screwed to the boots, 5) Fiction, the blades are one inch lower so ice dancers can perform complex footwork and stay close together, 6) Fiction, 7) Fiction, ice skaters use soakers to absorb condensation and protect the blades from rust and plastic guards to protect the blades from dirt and debris when they are off the ice, 8) Fact, 9) Fact, 10) Fact

Q: How is ice skating like playing music?

A: If you don’t “C sharp,” you’ll “B flat.”

Jokes and Riddles

1) Ice skates consist of boots with blades that have toe picks on the front. Fact or Fiction?

2) Toe picks help figure skaters glide across the ice. Fact or Fiction?

3) Hockey skates also have toe picks. Fact or Fiction?

4) The blades are attached to the boots with nails. Fact or Fiction?

5) The blades used in ice dancing are one inch higher than those used in singles and pairs competitive figure skating. Fact or Fiction?

6) Ice skaters use soakers to protect the blades from dirt when they are off the ice. Fact or Fiction?

7) Ice skaters use plastic guards to protect the blades from rust when they are off the ice. Fact or Fiction?

8) Ice skate boots should be stiff to protect the ankles from injury. Fact or Fiction?

9) Ice skaters must break in their boots. Fact or Fiction?

10) Most figure skaters have their ice skates fitted by a professional. Fact or Fiction?

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Residential Market Statistics Fairbanks North Star Borough Current Active Listings As of March 1, 2017

Bedrooms

Number

All 0-1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5 or More Bedrooms

Total Listed 2015 2016

Bedrooms

All 0-1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5 or More Bedrooms Bedrooms All 0-1 Bedrooms 2 Bedrooms 3 Bedrooms 4 Bedrooms 5 or More Bedrooms

280 59 49 108 46 18

1,869 157 342 833 396 141

1,807 185 336 785 361 140

Average Sale Price Sold

2015 $214,557 $88,327 $155,209 $221,774 $262,153 $300,377

2016 $221,371 $97,928 $156,871 $233,644 $266,948 $327,478

+/3.1% 9.8% 1.1% 5.1% 1.8% 8.3%

Average List Price $199,532 $100,354 $141,587 $225831 $279,589 $319,966

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-3.4% 15.1% -1.8% -6.1% -9.7% -0.7%

2015

1,238 83 212 602 276 65

Sale Price/List Price Ratio

2015 97.95% 94.54% 97.09% 98.27% 98.21% 97.66%

2016 98.41% 94.06% 97.71% 98.91% 98.54% 98.28%

+/0.5% -0.5% 0.6% 0.6% 0.3% 0.6%

Avg DOM 118 150 127 116 78 100

Number Sold 2016 1,182 96 222 542 242 80

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-4.7% 13.5% 4.5% -11.1% -14.0% 18.8%

Average DOM Sold

2015 2016 +/62 55 -12.7% 117 74 -58.1% 83 64 -29.7% 51 47 -8.5% 54 55 1.8% 59 63 6.3%

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Over the past 6 years this home has had many upgrades. Starting at the front door, as you enter you will notice the tile floor in the entry way, which opens up into an extremely spacious family room, dining room and large oversized high end chef kitchen with tiled counter tops and back splash. All three of the bathrooms have been updated with newer vanities, tile on the floor, tile tub surrounds etc. You’ll enjoy this Master Suite with two closets, the Master bath has a full tub and tiled back splash making it a great oasis to unwind in!

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$279,500 1012 Vernal Street

Brand new 4plex, well not quite! To say it has been renovated would would be an understatement, it has a newer roof on it, the buderus boiler is only a couple years old. The following items have all been replaced on the property since January of this year; all new windows, kitchens, jetted tubs, each unit was broke out to add hot water heaters individually per unit, exterior walls furred out with insulation before new vinyl was put on. Rents at $1,075 per unit!

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This 3 bedroom 1 bath home sits on a large 5+ acre private lot with its own pond and close access to trails for recreational use.

LAND FOR SALE FAIRBANKS Livingston Loop: 1.291 Acres $18,500 871 Kimbrook Court: Great lot with power nearby $15,000 Olnes Loop: 5 acres $13,200 Simpson Way: 5 acres $13,200 GEORGE LAKE Only 3 Lots left: All Lake front. Prices range between $15,920 - $26,730 NORTH POLE Amanda Loop: 9 lots ranging from 0.939 acres to 1.351 acres $15,750 DELTA JUNCTION Richardson Highway Delta Junction: 5 Acre lot $19,750 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

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