For Alaska Homeowners 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Are Falling, But Aren’t Quite Record Low Yet

Although mortgage rates for Alaskan Homeowners are still above the record lows, 30-year fixed mortgage rates are decreasing. Note: these rates do vary state by state. Fifteen-year fixed mortgage rates fell as well this week, as did 5-1 adjustable rate mortgages. Georgia’s thirty-year mortgage rates were the lowest, at 5.32%. At this time last year the … Continue reading For Alaska Homeowners 30-Year Fixed Mortgage Rates Are Falling, But Aren’t Quite Record Low Yet

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Protect Your Home From Burglary When You Go Away On Vacation, or gone for the weekend fishing in Wasilla and Mat Su Rivers

Since the kids are out of school and many people are planning vacations and weekends on the Little Su fishing in Wasilla and the Mat Su Borough, it is time to start thinking about the best ways to protect your home from a possible burglary while you are away. The most obvious things most people do are stop the … Continue reading Protect Your Home From Burglary When You Go Away On Vacation, or gone for the weekend fishing in Wasilla and Mat Su Rivers

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Here Is A List Of Easy-To-Grow Perennials That Should Be A Staple Of Your Garden in Alaska: Part II

Iris: Bearded or not, this flower never disappoints if you plant it properly. Make sure the bulb is set slightly above the soil surface. Delphinium: In full sun these bloom tall spikes in either blue, purple, red, pink yellow and white.  Peony: Needs full sun and time. Peonies usually take a couple of years to … Continue reading Here Is A List Of Easy-To-Grow Perennials That Should Be A Staple Of Your Garden in Alaska: Part II

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Having Trouble Selling Your House in Wasilla & Palmer, You May Be Interested To See What Other Sellers Are Doing To Sell Their Homes More Quickly

Frustrated homesellers have begun looking into more and more creative ways to sell their homes. Long gone are the days of simply baking a pie during a showing for the enticing aroma or setting out beautiful bouquets of fresh flowers to interest a buyer. Here’s what some are actually doing to sell their homes more quickly: Throwing an … Continue reading Having Trouble Selling Your House in Wasilla & Palmer, You May Be Interested To See What Other Sellers Are Doing To Sell Their Homes More Quickly

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What You Need To Know To Start Your First Compost Pile

How is it that people turn garden waste and kitchen scraps into “black gold” that they can use in and on the soil around their trees, flowers, shrubs, vegetables and plants? The rotting process that happens when organic materials are piled on top of one another, layered and kept moist produces the best thing in the … Continue reading What You Need To Know To Start Your First Compost Pile

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Be Careful When Purchasing Or Reviewing Your Wasilla AK Homeowners Insurance Policy

Surveys are showing that many [Alaskan] people are not exactly sure what their [Alaskan] homeowner insurance policy covers…and does not cover. Here are a few things to be aware of in Wasilla & Palmer AK that it does NOT cover: Flood Insurance. You must purchase separate coverage. Cars, motorcycles and boats are not covered. Damages due to … Continue reading Be Careful When Purchasing Or Reviewing Your Wasilla AK Homeowners Insurance Policy

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Here Are The Seven Short Sale “Myths” That Could Lead You Right Into Foreclosure. Don’t Let This Happen To You Here In Wasilla.

If you currently are in a situation where you must sell your home and you owe more on your home than what it is worth to sell, a short sale can be a very good solution to your problem. Many myths have evolved over time, but understanding today’s reality is a way to help yourself. [...]

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Wasilla and Palmer Residents, Avoid Possible Short Sale Problems And Mistakes Before You Make Them! Part I

Considering a short sale can be a daunting task because it is a bit more complicated than a traditional home sale. Knowing what some of the common short sale mistakes are and their solutions can be very helpful for a successful outcome. Here are some of the most common mistakes made with this type of transaction, and their [...]

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If You Are Interested In Understanding What Qualifies You For A Short Sale In Alaska?

Today many people are interested in Short Sales as a way to avoid Foreclosure. If you are interested in knowing more about a somewhat complicated transaction, here are the three very uncomplicated things lenders look for when qualifying a short sale:

Financial Hardship:  This is defined as a verifiable reason that has or will cause you to miss [...]

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If Your House Is On The Market Here in Wasilla and Palmer, Here Are Some Interesting And Creative Ways To Help Sell It!

Putting your house on the market is always a challenge in that you must look for ways to make it the most appealing it can be to potential buyers. Beyond the tried and true rules of emptying closets and keeping all rooms tidy and clean, here are some things you may not have thought of [...]

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    Keller Williams Realty
    Alaska Group

    5131 E. Mayflower Lane
    Wasilla, AK 99654
    Phone: 907-373-3575
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