Mat-Su Valley AK Property Owners May See a Drop in the Tax Rate this Year

After a meeting this month, the Mat-Su Assembly is considering lowering the tax rate.  In last year’s data, the Assembly set its mill rate at 9.98, which is $998 per $100,000 of assessed property value.  With the proposed new tax rate for this year, the mill rate would be 9.956 or $996 per $100,000 of … Continue reading Mat-Su Valley AK Property Owners May See a Drop in the Tax Rate this Year

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Wasilla May Be Seeing a Business-Friendly Environment with Mayor’s New Plans

In recent Wasilla AK news, Mayor Verne Rupright has expressed plans for growth in the area.  Mayor Rupright reported that Wasilla remains financially strong and he would like to make the city more business-friendly for existing businesses and those hoping to start up or branch out in the city.  At a recent Wasilla Chamber of … Continue reading Wasilla May Be Seeing a Business-Friendly Environment with Mayor’s New Plans

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Great Wasilla AK Ranch Home with Upgrades

This great ranch style home is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Wasilla AK.  There are 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, as well as a handy 2 car garage with door opener.  Highlights include marvelously vaulted ceilings, cozy gas fireplace and in floor heating, inviting ceiling to floor windows in the spacious living room, light … Continue reading Great Wasilla AK Ranch Home with Upgrades

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Palmer AK’s Parks and Recreation Meetings Encourage Feedback to Improve Parks

Palmer AK’s director of Parks and Recreation is planning a series of meetings that are designed to be open for public opinions on the seven parks in the area.  The first meeting was held last Thursday and pertained to the Daron Drive park in the Greatland Terrace Subdivision.  The next meeting will be in June … Continue reading Palmer AK’s Parks and Recreation Meetings Encourage Feedback to Improve Parks

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Well-Built Palmer AK home in a Family Friendly Neighborhood

This great Palmer AK home is in a serene, family friendly area.  With just under 1500 sq ft of room and 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, this Palmer home is perfect for your family.  Highlights include vaulted ceilings, large garage, welcoming open entry style, open living room, vinyl siding and metal roof, and garage has … Continue reading Well-Built Palmer AK home in a Family Friendly Neighborhood

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The Mat-Su Valley is a Great Place for Avid Fishers this May

For those who love to fish, the Mat-Su Valley is the place to be this May.  The Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADF&G) have reported that most of the lakes in Palmer and Wasilla AK have been ice free for more than a week and there is no better time than now to start … Continue reading The Mat-Su Valley is a Great Place for Avid Fishers this May

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Mat-Su Valley AK Community Members Keep the Area Looking Good

The Mat-Su Valley’s community-minded members engaged in a clean-up last week that helped refresh the look of the area.  This time of year allows volunteers to see the liter that has been left behind before and during the snowy months, and is a time to beautiful public places for the benefit of the entire community.  … Continue reading Mat-Su Valley AK Community Members Keep the Area Looking Good

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Anchorage Ranks in Third for Best Midsized U.S. cities for Jobs

Anchorage AK recently came in at third place in a survey of best midsized U.S. cities for jobs.  This survey by Forbes.com was based on employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics including data from November 1999 all the way to January 2010.  Several strong sectors for Anchorage AK job growth have been the … Continue reading Anchorage Ranks in Third for Best Midsized U.S. cities for Jobs

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Mat-Su College offering Digital Photography Workshop taught by Noted Instructor

Coming up from May 12-14, Mat-Su College is offering a photography workshop called “Digital Photography: From Camera to Print.”  This workshop will be taught by award-winning instructor Barry McWayne and is designed as a three-day study on camera types and their features, as well as using computers, software, and inkjet printers optimally for the best … Continue reading Mat-Su College offering Digital Photography Workshop taught by Noted Instructor

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The New HAFA Program May Help Those Facing Foreclosure

With President Obama’s new program, HAFA, those in foreclosure may have a better alternative through government subsidized short selling.  Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives (HAFA) allows those facing foreclosure to take the better alternative of a short sale.  Because a foreclosure will affect your credit in a very negative way, seeking a short sale offers the … Continue reading The New HAFA Program May Help Those Facing Foreclosure

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