Homes Magazine Dec16-Jan17

DECEMBER 2016–JANUARY 2017

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INTRODUCING

The 3D Walk Through Take Your Virtual Open House Tour. http://bit.ly/lUtyI2Y List your house with Elizabeth Schok and get this great marketing tool!

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1130 WEST CHENA HILLS $269,000

Conveniently located and sits on just over 2 acres of land.

3BR/2.5BA/2 Car Garage

815 6TH AVE $459,000

Lovely Cedar sided home in downtown area.

4BR/4BA/2 Car Garage

1196 MARISSA STREET $289,000

You’ll love this gem! Super clean and well kept home on Chena Ridge.

2BR/2BA/1 Car Garage

1914 BRIDGEWATER DRIVE $255,000 Remodeled Ranch home with double fenced lot.

3BR/2BA/2 Car Garage

Elizabeth Schok

907.322.9188 elizabeth@elizabethschok.com FindYourIgloo.com 1579 GILLAM WAY $124,900

Condo close to hospital. Lots of updates.

Priced to sell.

Lots $199,900 4284 FROZEN TRAIL of updates.

Pricedintothe sell.hills off Murphy Super cute cabin

1480 MCGRATH ROAD $315,000

Traci Schachle

2BR/1BA/2 Car Garage

Upgraded hillside home located on just over an acre.

4BR/2BA/2 Car Garage

907.322.0228 traci@alaskarealtor.com RealEstateInFairbanks.com

3991 HOLLENBECK AVE $125,000

449 TAURUS ROAD $599,900

Unique Alaskan Log Home; nice kitchen with lots of built-ins! 2BR/1BA Arctic/Shop Entry

WOW! This is an amazingly beautiful, luxurious home.

Lots to Love

Dome Road on 2+ acres 2BR/1BA

5BR/3BA/2 Car Garage

Beautiful Lot – 437 Snowy Owl, Fairbanks 1.17 acres $34,500 Amazing East side View lot - 1228 Cartleb 1.8 acres $24,900 Vacant Lot in Town – NHN Luke Street .69 acres $39,900

Castle Condo unit with open floor plan and convenient location to downtown.

2BR/1BA

1584 CHENA RIDGE RD starting at $475,000

Custom Built home on Chena Ridge – with AMAZING VIEW. 3 to 4 bedroom – 3 bath garage and can make this as custom as you would like!

Add Geo thermal heating, 6 star and more! Another fine quality home built for Alaska by an Alaskan – Wilson and Wilson Builders!

Build the home of your dreams - 1240 Airline Drive .69 acres $49,900 Skyline View Lot – NHN Taurus 2.12 acres $125,000

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75 SLATER DRIVE $82,000

SOLD

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1102 NORTH STAR DRIVE

3800 SONOMA AVE

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

3BR/2BA, Garage & shop, fresh paint and move in ready!

$290,000

Auto • Home • Life • Retirement

2196 FRANK AVE.

$299,000

SOLD

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

Log home with 2BD/1BA, basement, man cave and a 2 car unattached garage

$170,000

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Delightful Cozy 3 bed/ 1 1/2 bath, single car garage on an acre

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AKLifeRealty.com 1966 Richardson Highway North Pole $229,900 1.87 Acres of prime commercial property that is fully fenced with a 1300 sq/ft heated shop with bathroom. Property has a septic and a well as well as cold overhead storage building.

Property has unlimited usages and potential.

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3 Bedroom 2 bath, 1456 sq/ft with a oversized 780 sq/ ft garage on 1.17 acres. Home built in 2005.We are in the process of remodeling with all new flooring to include carpet and laminate flooring throughout the whole home, New kitchen countertops, and new interior paint.This home is priced to sell at only $219,000.

Call for a FREE CONSULTATION at 800.478.3976 or 907.456.6040 or visit us at 600 Driveway St.

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2005 Bradway Rd North Pole $219,000

GULKANA RIVER FRONTAGE - $299,900

107 KANTISHNA WAY - $279,900

3987 FAHRENKAMP AVE – $265,000

2BD/1BA Rare opportunity to own a custom home on the Gulkana River. 220 feet of river frontage. 320 sq. ft workshop with fuel oil stove. Green house. Totally equipped and all furniture and kitchenware conveys.

Wonderful energy efficient 3 bed 2 bath home. Major remodel in the last few years.

864 sqft, shop/grg. Cornered fenced double lot. Excellent neighborhood.

Recently remodeled duplex. 2 bedroom up and 2 bed down. Over 2,000 sqft living area. New windows throughout. Detached 864 sqft shop/grg. Located on over a 13,000 sqft lot.

924 KELLUM CONDO – $200,000

9605 PARKS HIGHWAY - $125,000

15 FAREWELL – $118,500

3BD/2BA One of the most desirable condominium complexes in Fairbanks. Great location. New carpet. New appliances. Master bedroom with private bath and walk in closet. Spacious living room with fireplace. Elevator access.

Nice deck. Garage. Rare find with 3 bedrooms.

Rare find. 714 sq ft natural log cabin on 7.8 acres. Vaulted ceiling, loft, bay window and unfinished basement/shop area. Ideal for parking snowmachines and 4 wheelers.

Deck with bbq. Furniture included.

A very nice, immaculate 2 br, 2 bath condo with deck. New Carpet throughout, custom drapes, and built-in cabinets in dining room. Beautiful and turn-key!

PROPERTIES

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711 Gaffney Rd. #100 Fairbanks, AK 99701

Janet Shafer Owner/Broker

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CHATANIKA LODGE – $850,000 Own a piece of History. Ten rooms, guest lounge, restaurant and cocktail lounge. Owners unit plus 2 rentals and 2080 Sq. ft grg. Gorgeous setting on over 11 acres. Northern Lights Viewing in the winter.

Activities all through the summer. Offered at $850,000

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December 2016–January 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

Services

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AlaskaUSA Mortgage Company

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Bliss Construction, Inc.

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FHK Construction, LLC

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Golden Valley Electric Association

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Mongold Insurance Agency

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Mt. McKinley Bank

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Nessbuilt Remodelers

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Sourdough Transfer

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Yukon Title Company

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Tips for unclogging drains

Real Estate

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Absolutely Alaskan

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Agent Directory

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Alaska Life Realty; Rich Harter

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Alaska Real Estate Company; Cameron Harter

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Chris Calhoon Real Estate

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Corner 101 Apartments

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Crown Real Estate Inc.; Ginger Orem

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Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing PM, LLC

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Fortune Properties; Janet Shafer

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Grace Minder Realty, Inc.

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Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors

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Madden Real Estate, LLC

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Madden Real Estate, LLC

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Markwood Realty, LLC; Cheryl Markwood

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Moose Creek Apartments

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Gene Duval

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RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Ray Brasier

Potpie perfect for warding off winter weather

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Ideal appetizer before the big game

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Somers & Associates, REALTORS ÂŽ 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

RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks; Ryan Danhauser Rich Kelley Realty

Somers & Associates; Elizabeth Schok & Traci Schachle

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Kids Corner

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Your Hometown Realtor

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Jonathan Piszczek Property Manager Real Estate Broker

412 Glacier $219,900

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Phone: (907) 378-1543 • Email: jonathan@fnhs.org 1427 Gillam Way • Fairbanks, AK 99701

167 Sunny Hills Dr. $399,000

Knowledgeable, straightforward and honest!

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4 beds, 3 baths, 1 car spacious home w/ fenced yard, wood stove, garden window, new carpet and paint.

Priced Below Assessed Value!!

7BR/3BA 5 car garage! Executive Quarters plus duplex. Excellent income property!

Above the Ice Fog.

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2033 Sarah-Lynn $389,000

Beautiful Custom Log home, on over 2 acres, with open floor plan, tongue and groove, fireplace, 4/3/2 oversized garage, wrap around deck, Gazebo, Burderus boiler!

1600 Washington $79,900 Remodeled 1 bedroom, 1 bath on main level, no stairs! Condo will go all programs!

Cheaper than rent!!

Land Listings

Commercial Property

Commercial property on Steese hwy. (by Seekins), gas, electric & w & s on property. 1 Acre.

$450,000 1131 Farmers Loop

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• Buyers & Sellers • Residential Single Family • Multi-Family Associate Broker (907) 978.2607 • Commercial RyanDanhauser@mac.com Associates www.RyanDanhauser.com • Vacant Land of Fairbanks

4 beds, 3.5 baths and 2 car garage.

Architectural designed home with open floor plan, huge fireplace, attached greenhouse, bar area, hot tub, fenced yard w/ side walks.

Handicap accessible! A must see!

Gated Community 2825 Chief William Dr. #12 $367,000

3 beds 2.5 baths 2 car garage, Huge Master suite, open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, custom tile, air conditioning, central vac.

1 acre & 2 small cabins 1.34 acres

$24,000 Chena River 34 Acres

$45,000

3593 Rosie Creek Road 2 lots totaling 8.6 acres (park like setting zoned GU no covenants)

$59,000 N17th Ave.

Commercial/Residential 1/3 of an Acre

$50,000

1504 Richard Berry Dr. 5.7 Acres view property

Deep Wood Subdivision

$79,900 Nugget Loop

$24,000

$60,000

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Prime Business Location!

Great Exposure on Santa Clause Lane!

Built 2010, Turnkey Salon, Office or Other!

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Amazing Home on 9.94 Acres!

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save energy

Create an

energy-efficient home for the holidays ‘Tis the season to be festive, and that usually means stringing up hundreds of twinkling lights to create a welcoming glow on dark winter nights. Some people view the holiday season as their chance to go all out with regard to decorating their homes with an abundance of lights, inflatable lawn ornaments and maybe even some mechanical figures.

While these decorations certainly may be symbols of the season, it’s easy to forget just how much energy and resources they consume. A typical strand of lights uses around 300 watts of electricity. Multiply those figures by the dozens of strings of lights people use and it’s easy to see how quickly energy usage can add up.

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In addition to lights, lit candles, animated dolls, wreaths, trees, and scores of imported ornaments contribute to the energy consumption per household. Even so, environmentally conscious individuals need not skip the holiday décor and entertaining. Fortunately, there are various ways to be energy efficient with holiday décor this season.

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ENHANCE DECORATIONS. Use

lights consume a fraction of the energy mirrors and reflective ornaments traditional incandescent bulbs do. While to give the appearance of more lights a standard string of 50 lights consumes without actually adding more.

300 watts, LED sets only consume four watts. This not only saves energy, but also TURN OFF AMBIENT considerable amounts of money over the LIGHTING. Christmas tree lights course of the holiday season. or the lights framing a picture window should be sufficient to light up a room.

USE FIBER-OPTIC Keep lamps and overhead lighting off DECORATIONS. Fiber optic items while the tree is lit to save money and are lit by one light. The illumination energy. carries through the fiber optic cables to the entire decoration.

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purchased during the holiday season. To power those many gifts and devices, use rechargeable batteries which can be used again and again.

When entertaining, turn the thermostat down a few degrees.

Having extra people in your home will raise the temperature. Similarly, heat generated by the oven and other cooking appliances can warm up a home. Don’t waste energy by keeping the heat turned on high.

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INVEST IN RECHARGEABLE Always inspect lights for frayed wires and any damage. Frayed lights are less BATTERIES. According to Energy efficient and pose a considerable safety risk. Quest, 40 percent of all batteries are

CHANGE YOUR COOKING PRACTICES. Smaller appliances

use less energy. Put those toaster ovens, slow cookers and electric fryers to good use. Only use the oven if you are cooking a large meal.

REUSE ITEMS WHENEVER POSSIBLE. Reuse items

whenever possible. Many items around the house can be put to good use as decorations, holiday servers or gifts.

Take inventory of what you have before you go out and purchase new decorations.

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homeowner tips

Tips for

unclogging drains While some backed up drains must be cleared by a plumber, homeowners might be able to address some clogged drains on their own.

Clogged drains can be a nuisance. And if left untreated, that minor nuisance can turn into an expensive repair.

A number of different things can cause drains to clog.

BUBBLES GALORE

Food particles, hair, grease, soap residue, oil, and even a foreign object lodged in the drain can each cause a drain to clog. Before you have to call a plumber, there are steps to take that may get water flowing once more.

not transferring bacteria and waste Baking soda also can be mixed from a toilet plunger into the sink, with salt and boiling water to break Baking soda has many uses in especially in the kitchen. down grease that may be clogging the home. This versatile product can drains. Repeatedly washing this be used dislodge items in drains. mixture down drains can gently scour POP AND FIZZ It is better to try baking soda when Colas are loaded with phosphoric pipes and keep water moving steadily. clogs are minor and water drainage acid, which is more acidic than is sluggish rather than waiting for PLUNGE AHEAD lemon juice and is also corrosive. the clog to get so bad that water is If a clog is especially stubborn, This acid will fizz in the drain and impenetrable. you may need to use a plunger. break through any greasy, stubborn When baking soda and common A plunger works by forcing the residue. It’s even effective at household vinegar are mixed energy you push on the plunger into dissolving calcium deposits, which together, they form a new chemical the surrounding water, which then may be a byproduct of hard water. called carbonic acid. This acid applies pressure against the clog. immediately begins to degrade SNAKE IT Repeatedly forcing water against a into carbon dioxide gas, which Some clogs are more stubborn clog can move it along until it frees produces foam and bubbles in the and require some extra elbow up the drain.

Plunging can be messy, process. This bubbling action can grease to fix. A pipe snake can so wear old clothes when plunging. upset the source of a clog in a pipe push hair and other debris through Make sure the head of the plunger and dislodge particles that may be causing the water backup. Keep your is filled with water; otherwise, your the pipes until water can run free.

They also can be used to pull the face away from the drain as the smell work will be for naught. You may obstacle back up out of the drain. want to keep a separate plunger of vinegar mixing with the baking While there are snakes of various handy for sink work so you are soda may be unpleasant.

lengths, sometimes a small one that makes it just to the bend of the elbow trap can be sufficient. A snake is essentially a flexible piece of wire that is inserted in the pipe.

It may have a coarse or wound end to ensnare a clog.

CALL A PLUMBER Unless you feel confident taking pipes apart to check for and clear out clogs and then reassembling everything, you may need to call a plumber if the clog will not relent. It may be lower in the system than at house level, especially if there are clogs in multiple sinks or appliances in the home. Multiple clogged drains may be indicative of a more serious problem.

Many clogs can be alleviated with simple household items.

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what’s cooking

Potpie

perfect for warding off winter weather With the arrival of winter weather comes the embrace of warm foods that stick to your ribs. If the weather outside is frightful, the following recipe for “Black Bean Chili Potpie With Onion & Pepper Corn Bread Topping” from Elinor Klivans’ “Potpies” (Chronicle Books) is sure to cozy things up at the dinner table.

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Black Bean Chili Potpie With Onion & Pepper Corn Bread Topping Makes 8 servings

cups dried black beans bay leaf teaspoons dried oregano teaspoons chili powder, plus 1 tablespoon teaspoon ground cumin ancho chile, dried 14.5 ounce can tomatoes tablespoons olive oil cups coarsely chopped onions large green bell pepper, seeded, deveined and finely chopped cloves garlic, finely chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Topping 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2/3 cup yellow cornmeal 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup buttermilk 1 large egg 1 tablespoon corn oil

Reserved 1/2 cup cooked vegetables

from filling above

To make the filling: 1. Wash the beans in a strainer and check for any debris or small pebbles. Put the beans in a large bowl, cover them with water, and let them soak overnight. Or, put the beans in a medium saucepan, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Turn off the heat and let the beans sit for one hour. Drain the beans. Put the soaked beans in a large saucepan with water to cover them by about 2 inches. Add the bay leaf, 1 teaspoon of the oregano, the 2 teaspoons chili powder, the cumin, and ancho chile. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juice and cook about 45 more minutes, or until the beans are tender. Taste a bean to check that they are done.

2. Have ready a baking dish with an 8-cup capacity. In a medium skillet, heat the oil over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the onions and cook until softened, stirring often, about 5 minutes. Add the bell pepper and garlic and continue cooking until the pepper is soft, about 8 minutes. Remove 1/2 cup of the vegetables and reserve them to add to the topping later. Stir the remaining 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon oregano into the vegetables in the skillet. Stir the vegetables into the beans. Remove the ancho chile and bay leaf and discard them. Remove 1 cup of the beans, put it in a food processor and puree. Return the puree to the beans and stir them together.

This thickens the chili. Season with salt and pepper. Pour the chili into the baking dish and set aside.

3. Position an oven rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375 F. To prepare the topping: 1. Into a large bowl, sift the flour, cornmeal, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In a medium bowl, stir the buttermilk, egg, oil, and reserved cooked vegetables together to combine them. Pour the buttermilk mixture into the dry ingredients and stir slowly with a large spoon for about 20 strokes just to combine the ingredients. There will be a few small lumps. This is fine. Carefully spoon the batter over the chili in the baking dish.

2. Bake until the topping is golden brown and firm, about 35 minutes. Use a large spoon to scoop out servings of topping and filling.

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Ideal appetizer before the big game Need to serve up a tasty appetizer before the big game? Consider the following recipe for “So-Cal Quesadillas With Queso Fresco and Avocado” from Hallie Harron’s “Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres” (Harvard Common Press).

So-Cal Quesadillas with Queso Fresco and Avocado Serves 4 to 8 4 8 1 1-1/2

10-inch flour tortillas ounces queso fresco large ripe Hass avocado, pitted, peeled and cubed cups fresh tomato salsa Canola oil

1. Coat a stovetop griddle with oil and heat over medium heat until almost smoking. Add 1 tortilla and sprinkle 1/4 of the cheese and a few avocado cubes over half of the tortilla. Fold the tortilla in half and press the edges lightly together. Brown over medium heat for 1 to 2 minutes, then turn the quesadilla and brown the other side until golden, about 1 minute.

2. Remove from the heat and place on a paper towel to cool slightly. Repeat with the remaining tortillas, adding more oil to the griddle as needed. Slice each quesadilla into 4 wedges and serve warm on a platter with a bowl of salsa. homes.newsminer.com 17

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Congratulations Angie Tallant!

Congratulations to the Alaska Association of REALTORS® 2016 REALTOR® of the Year Angie Tallant, Owner/Broker of Somers & Associates REALTORS®.

The REALTOR® of the Year Award is the greatest honor bestowed upon a REALTOR® by their peers at the state level. The award recognizes a REALTOR® for meritorious contributions to the advancement of their profession and the real estate community at large.

The purpose of the Award is to recognize outstanding REALTOR® members of the Alaska Association for the effort and work expended in the interest of their fellow REALTORS®, their profession, and the real estate community at large; demonstrate the outstanding work done by REALTORS® to the general public; identify those REALTORS® best suited for leadership positions; and foster a spirit of camaraderie among those who are in a position to do much of the productive work in local associations/boards, the state association, and the national association.

Congratulations Angie Tallant!

“Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership. They require the creation of adequate housing, the building of functioning cities, the development of productive industries and farms, and the preservation of a healthful environment.”

The Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, National Association of REALTORS®

HOW TO AVOID REAL ESTATE CYBER SCAMS Phishing, hacking, wire fraud – these are all ways people attempt to steal from others online. As real estate searches and transactions move more and more online, the chances of being caught up in a cyber scam have become even greater.

By now most people have heard of the Nigerian prince scams or phishing emails asking for social security or banking information, but many people don’t know that they need to watch out for possible scams when buying or selling their home. Cybercrimes have become increasingly sophisticated over the years and the people perpetrating them focus on situations where a lot of money is changing hands, making real estate transactions an ideal target.

The National Association of Realtors® recently warned its members and consumers about one example, a wiring scam during the closing stage of the home buying and selling process. Hackers will break into the email accounts of consumers and real estate professionals to get details about a real estate transaction. The hacker will then send an email pretending to be the buyer, seller, real estate agent or someone else involved in the closing process and say there has been a last minute change and provide new wiring instructions; the instructions send the closing costs funds directly into the hacker’s bank account.

While it may seem like there are hundreds of ways for a criminal to take advantage of a consumer online, there are just as many ways consumers can protect themselves. Here are a few tips from the Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors® to help home buyers and sellers recognize and avoid real estate scams: Do not send sensitive information via email. Do not send banking information, your social security number or anything else that could be used to comprise your identity over email. If you absolutely must send personal or sensitive information via email, only use encrypted email.

Do not click on unverified email. If you do not recognize the name or email address of the sender, do not open the email. Beware of any attachments or downloadable files from unknown email addresses; they can contain viruses or provide a way for a hacker to access your computer.

Do not use unsecured Wi-Fi. It may seem harmless to check banking information using the free Wi-Fi at your local coffee shop, but using an open connection can leave you vulnerable to hackers and scammers. Only access sensitive information on your home computer or on a secured network.

For more information on how to safely and securely buy or sell a home, to speak with a Realtor®.

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If you suspect fraud, tell someone. If you suspect that fraud has or is in the process of occurring, contact all parties contacted to the transaction immediately. Unfortunately, often there is nothing that can be done to retrieve money stolen in the scam, however, you should still report the incident to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the Federal Trade Commission.

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303 ILLINOIS STREET Beautiful home in Two Rivers with an operating professional kennel, Home is 3 Bedrooms, 2 baths, 1500 SF Living Area, recent energy upgrades from Interior Weatherization.

Detached kennel is approx 2000 SF with covered outdoor runs.

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1,920 SF living area, 1,200 SF garage plus a 2,400 SF barn.

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17239 CHENA HOT SPRINGS ROAD Great townhome with open floor plan in University West. New kitchen, fresh paint, new carpet and laminate. 5 star when built, HRV and deck. 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 1 car garage, 1,496 SF living area, 308 SF garage.

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Wonderful recreational cabin off the North Fork Chena, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, vaulted ceiling with tongue and groove, wood stove, full kitchen with stove, refrigerator and sink, screened porch.

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200 PHEASANT FARM ROAD Beautiful custom home on the Chena River.

Private with 1.92 acres, boat launch, and custom woodwork throughout house. 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1 car garage.

1920 SF of living area and 384 SF garage.

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Homes Listed by

RAY BRASIER @ ASSOCIATES OF FAIRBANKS

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1125 22nd Avenue

HomesForSaleFairbanksAK.com

$279,900 1663 Market Street $249,900 2615 Clydesdale Drive $226,500 3001 Little Dome Court $218,500

This is a perfect opportunity to own a newly renovated 6 bedroom 3 bath house with a finished basement! This property was completely redone such as a new roof and a brand new bathroom, with these great updates plus many more this like new home is really one you’ll have to see to believe!

You will appreciate the open floor concept this home now has with over-sized chef kitchen.

Other upgrades include a spa like master suite, all bathrooms being tiled, vanities converted to solid surface counter tops, lighting, and flooring.

These features give the house a very modern feel.

This spaciously laid out 4 bedroom 2 bath over sized 2 car ranch home sits on just over an acre. With the trees in the font and side yard this provides privacy from both roads and neighbors! The 2 car garage is large enough to fit two full size trucks with one of the bay doors being taller. It’s not very often you come across a four bedroom ranch!

Well cared for home with pride of ownership inside and out. The wood stove and Toyo make it very affordable and easy to heat.

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

Home is setup with handicap access.

LAND FOR SALE

2629 Silver Street

$125,000

Extremely energy efficient home, uses approximately 150 gallons a year in fuel and a couple cords of wood. The office could serve as a second bedroom, there’s also additional storage in the loft, owner has added a 574 sq ft. detached 2 car garage/ shop!

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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NHN Quartz Lake

$118,500

Rare opportunity to get a cabin on Quartz Lake that has water frontage. The cabin itself sits on lot 9, total of 4 individual lots being sold as one package. Don’t let the opportunity to own frontage on one of the interior’s most popular lakes pass you by!

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825 17th Avenue $325,000 1122 8th Avenue $279,500 1014 Vernal Street $260,000 1034 23rd Avenue $199,500 6-plex for sale for $325,000! Each unit rents for $1,000 a piece with an annual gross income of $72,000.

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Brand new 4plex, well not quite! To say it has been Rare opportunity to own a 4plex in the hills renovated would would be an understatement, it has with a well! This property has a gross annual a newer roof on it, the buderus boiler is only a couple years old. The following items have all been replaced income of $55,200. 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!

Freshly renovated duplex, 2 bed up 2 bed down, attached 2 car heated garage. Would rent for $1,300 down and $1,400 up

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