Charming Wasilla AK home in Great Location with updates

This great Wasilla AK home is located on an appealing corner lot.  With 2 bedrooms and 1 bath, there is plenty of room to make this a get-a-way home in the beautiful Mat-Su Valley AK, or for year round living.  The bedrooms are spacious and the living room and kitchen include marvelous vaulted ceilings.  Highlights … Continue reading Charming Wasilla AK home in Great Location with updates

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Check out the New Issue of Kristan Cole Team News

The newly released edition of Kristan Cole Team News is now available!  In this issue learn about current buying conditions in the Alaska real estate market, tips for homeowners on seasonal maintenance, home and property listings, tips on budgeting, and a convenient list of Kristan Cole’s Preferred Providers of Service for the Mat-Su Valley. Be … Continue reading Check out the New Issue of Kristan Cole Team News

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Wasilla AK Will See a Decrease in Sales Tax for July

Due to a better than expected performance of Wasilla sales tax, the city is lowering the rate sooner than was planned.  Back in 2001, the city council increased the sales tax to fund the purchase and construction of the Curtis D. Menard Memorial Sports Center, raising it from 2 percent to 2.5 percent.  This ordinance … Continue reading Wasilla AK Will See a Decrease in Sales Tax for July

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Palmer AK City Council Approves $3 Million Project, Extending City Water Along Trunk Road

The Palmer city council approved a $3 million project last week to bring water services to the area along a realigned Trunk Road.  This new pipe line will extend north from an existing system at Mat-Su Regional Hospital and ending above Mat-Su College in a 1 million-gallon reservoir.  By extending city services, picking up businesses … Continue reading Palmer AK City Council Approves $3 Million Project, Extending City Water Along Trunk Road

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Knik Arm Bridge Project may be Moved to Long Term Priority List

This past Tuesday, community members attended the Anchorage Assembly chamber meeting to offer their opinions on the proposed Knik Arm Bridge project.  This proposed Knik Arm Bridge would cross the Knik Arm of Cook inlet to offer another connection besides Glenn Highway to the north. During this meeting, there was a lengthy discussion about whether … Continue reading Knik Arm Bridge Project may be Moved to Long Term Priority List

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Mat-Su Valley AK Population Growth Slowing Down, but Still Growing

Although growth in Mat-Su Valley AK has shown signs of slowing down, the area is still growing.  As reported earlier this year in state population estimates, the Mat-Su Valley is seeing their average growth rate per year which was 3.8 from 2000-2009 fall to 2.6 percent.  But Mat-Su Borough officials are indicating that 2.6 percent … Continue reading Mat-Su Valley AK Population Growth Slowing Down, but Still Growing

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Great Wasilla AK Home in Quiet Neighborhood

This Wasilla AK home is in a quiet neighborhood and offers plenty of storage space.  This 3 bedroom, one bathroom home is a tri-level and the two large rooms come with extra closet space to fit your storage needs.  The convenient kitchen has lots of counter space and a breakfast bar as well as lovely … Continue reading Great Wasilla AK Home in Quiet Neighborhood

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2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is Underway

The 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is underway in Willow AK.  This unique and exciting sled dog race is an annual event and involves sled dog racing enthusiasts from all over.  This year almost half of the 120 volunteers to help teams get safely to the start were from other states who enjoy the … Continue reading 2010 Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is Underway

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Discover the True Beauty of Alaska

You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video To many residents and homeowners in Alaska, this distinctive state holds a tremendous force of beauty year round.  The vast landscape is awe-inspiring, with snow-laced mountains, incredible forests, and pleasant streams.  In the famed Alaska winters, the sunny atmosphere brings a glow to … Continue reading Discover the True Beauty of Alaska

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Wasilla Airport Secures Grant for Expansion

The Wasilla Airport has secured a grant from the Federal Aviation Administration that will expand the airport, as reported by the Frontiersman last week. The $1.35 million grant will be used to expand the airport’s apron–the paved area off the runway.  Currently the airport’s apron is hindering further growth of the facilities as the waiting … Continue reading Wasilla Airport Secures Grant for Expansion

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