Kristi Tanner of the Kristan Cole Team

The Kristan Cole Team is excited to feature another one of their key team members–Kristi Tanner.  Kristi is a valuable part of the team, recently receiving some praise from new homeowners she’s assisted.  Jeff and Grace Sherouse are the proud owners of a new home in Wasilla AK and expressed the following about The Kristan Cole Team and Kristi’s help in getting them through the process successfully:

Hello Kristan and Team,

I am a little overdue on getting this thank you to you, but buying a new home and moving takes a lot of the time away to say a simple thank you for all your hard work on making the move smooth. We have been hard working on our new home and it has been fun.

I would like to thank Kristi Tanner for putting up with us as we look at homes. Her dedication to helping us made it pleasant even when the time got short for me and my work. But we made the dead line and the relief of the stress was lifted.

I will recommend you to anyone who asks who we used to make this move and find a home with our interest first. Again thank you very much and we hope to do business with you in the future should we start looking for a home again.

Jeff and Grace Sherouse

The Kristan Cole Team have helped countless families find their dream home in the beautiful Mat-Su Valley AK.  Here are just a few of the reasons why homebuyers choose The Kristan Cole Team:

• Every buyer specialist on The Kristan Cole Team is born and raised in AK, offering clients that personal connection to the region.  Each member of the Team has a solid track record of success and client accolades; they put in the time and care necessary to get the job done well.
• Members of the team are fully client oriented, highly effective  and efficient, and offer the most diverse real estate background in the state, including commercial, distressed, first time home buyer, military, investment and many more.
• Their transactional support is second to none.

Click here to get to know this impressive team of experts.

Keep The Kristan Cole Team in mind when buying your next home or investment property in Mat-Su Valley AK.

This fabulous home is located in Palmer Alaska at the end of a cul-de-sac in a nice subdivision neighborhood.  The landscaping is lovely, with a private back yard and junglegym for outdoor activities.  Other highlights include a convenient storage shed, breakfast bar, two car garage with garage door opener, and all appliances stay.  There is a security system installed and a home warranty is being provided as well.  This Palmer AK home is in a great location to see beautiful mountain views and conveniently commute.  List price for this attractive 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 baths Palmer AK home is $215,000.

For a Virtual Tour of this home click here.

Wasilla offers a wide variety of activities and points of interest in the lovely state of Alaska.  Notable and unique is the Iditarod race which Wasilla serves as a headquarters for; this annual sled dog race attracts competitors, volunteers, and spectators from around the globe and has been dubbed “The Last Great Race on Earth.”

Wasilla AK is also home to beautiful parks, rivers, and lakes, including Iditapark which is the largest park in the city with a skate park, volleyball courts, basketball courts, tennis, BMX course, outdoor amphitheater, playground, and pavilions equipped with BBQs.

For history buffs, the city has the Dorothy Page Museum and the Knik Museum as well as Independence Mine state park, and the Alaska Railroad.  Other fun activities in the area include the Reindeer Farm where visitors can hand-feed reindeer and view other native Alaskan species, Musk Ox Farm, and the Valley Performing Arts for a great theater experience.

For more on activities to do in Wasilla AK, visit wasillachamber.org.

The Mat-Su Valley in Alaska is a true gem of natural beauty.  There is something for everyone whether you enjoy going out into the great outdoors or just viewing it from a distance.  In the Mat-Su Valley you will find awe-inspiring mountain ranges, thousands of miles of exciting trails, and stunning lakes, rivers, and streams.  Popular outdoor activities include fishing, boating, rafting, flightseeing (i.e. a way of viewing fantastic sights via specially designed planes for flight tours of the region), hiking, and camping.

Learn more about activities and places to see in Mat-Su Valley AK by requesting a Visitor Guide from alaskavisit.com.  View flightseeing information here.

This great Wasilla AK home abounds with many recent renovations.  Updates include new kitchen cabinets and counter tops, ceramic tile, charming wood burning fireplace, laminate flooring, and energy efficient windows and front door.  This home is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast with breath-taking mountain views, lovely landscaping, and a convenient fenced in back yard.  Home includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 baths and has an attached toy garage and shed for more storage options.  This newly updated Wasilla AK home is listed for $148,500 and is located in a great subdivision neighborhood.

Take a virtual tour of this home here.

This Friday is the last week for Palmer’s Open Air Market.  This great summer event ran from May 14 and will end this Friday, August 20th.  The Open Air Market in Palmer AK is located in the downtown area across from the Visitors Center and goes from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; this all day event features live music and entertainment and, of course, locally grown produce and plants.  Choose the freshest vegetables and check out the local arts and crafts, with something for everyone’s tastes.  So mark your calendars for this great Palmer AK community event.

For more on this and other community events in Palmer AK, visit cityofpalmer.org.

For more on new developments in Palmer AK, visit ADN.com.

Even if you missed out on the first time home buyer credit this year, it is still a fabulous time to buy in Mat-Su Valley AK.  The current real estate market offers great values and especially low mortgage rates.

Consider the following benefits to buying a home this year:

Last Saturday in Anchorage was the all day Alaska Renewable Energy Fair event.  From 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. the Anchorage Park Strip downtown area was bustling with demonstrations, activities, and live music.  Featured demonstrations included solar and wind energy, and workshops on the Fire Island wind turbine project.  There were also activities for children, hybrid and electric vehicles, and informational booths.

Alaska homeowners were particularly interested in the “Make your home more Energy Efficient” presentation, obtaining some tips on how to save money and be environmentally friendly.  Some helpful tips included lowering the temperature of your water heater, weatherizing your home, and using compact fluorescent light bulbs instead of incandescent.  Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) also offers a residential Home Energy Rebate Program; learn more about this program and other energy efficient money-saving tips at alaskarenewableenergy.org.

For more on community events in Anchorage AK, visit ADN.com.

And keep the professionals of The Kristan Cole Team in mind when buying or selling property in Anchorage AK.

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue is set to open today.  This project has been four years in the making and cost $35 million.  The road is located in Anchorage, and will connect the Boniface Parkway to Elmore Road and offer a new route for people who are traveling back and forth between South Anchorage and the Boniface and Muldoon regions.  This new avenue has five lanes and is 6,300 feet long, with an access road halfway along from the intersection of Tudor Centre Drive and Tudor.

The unveiling of the road sign will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and will be preceded by a celebration including food, games, and a parade.

For more on community news in Anchorage AK, visit ADN.com.

And for all of your Anchorage AK real estate endeavors, contact The Kristan Cole Team today.