The first quarter of 2009 certainly started out slow. The chart below shows the changes in the market from the first quarter of 2008 as compared with the first quarter of 2009. The number of homes on the market has increased significantly and the number of sales has declined. The volume of residential sales is … Continue reading Market Watch First Quarter Marketing Report for Wasilla and Palmer
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Need help making your home energy efficient here in Alaska?
In addition to the new energy tax credit (www.energystar.gov) which is a federal program, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) has set aside $73,000,000 for Alaskan homeowners to make their homes more energy efficient and receive a rebate for it. Of course like any program their are restrictions, but the maximum improvement is worth up to … Continue reading Need help making your home energy efficient here in Alaska?
Are You Eligible For The “Making Home Affordable” Loan Modification And Refinancing Program?
You may have heard about this program in the media recently; Making Home Affordable. The federal government has launched a new website with online tools that will allow a homeowner to determine if they are eligible to participate in the “Making Home Affordable” loan modification and refinancing program. The site is http://makinghomeaffordable.com and shares information … Continue reading Are You Eligible For The “Making Home Affordable” Loan Modification And Refinancing Program?
New Energy Tax Credit will help Homeowners in the Wasilla and Palmer areas
Part of the new stimulus bill includes tax credits for making your primary residence more energy efficient. You can receive a tax credit for up to 30% of the cost of the item with a limit of $1500. Making your home more energy efficient can mean new installing new windows, doors, hot water heaters, furnaces, insulation and … Continue reading New Energy Tax Credit will help Homeowners in the Wasilla and Palmer areas
How do you know when we are no longer in a buyer’s market in Palmer and Wasilla?
Please click the link to find the absorption rate chart for this month’s Wasilla and Palmer real estate. I have compiled this data using the local multiple listing service and documented the data in this easy to read chart. The definition of absorption rate is the number of weeks it takes to sell the current … Continue reading How do you know when we are no longer in a buyer’s market in Palmer and Wasilla?
Absorption Rates For Housing in the Wasilla & Palmer Areas
Please see the absorption rate chart for Palmer and Wasilla homes that are listed for sale. I have compiled this data using the local multiple listing service and documented the data in this easy to read chart. The definition of absorption rate is the number of weeks it takes to sell the current inventory at the … Continue reading Absorption Rates For Housing in the Wasilla & Palmer Areas
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Wasilla & Palmer Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO’s, Bank Owned: Curious about what all of these terms mean?
When a seller stops making their house payment, the note holder (typically a mortgage company) files a notice of foreclosure. Typically this foreclosure process takes a minimum of 90 days and usually takes longer. Once the foreclosure is complete, it becomes an asset owned by the note holder who then typically lists the house with … Continue reading Wasilla & Palmer Foreclosures, Short Sales, REO’s, Bank Owned: Curious about what all of these terms mean?
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Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage buyers: Get the $8000 tax credit on your 2008 tax return even BEFORE you buy a home!
If you are a buyer who qualifies to buy a home in 2009 and receive the $8000 tax credit, there is even better news. You can get the credit on your 2008 tax return even if you haven’t bought the house yet. You can get your taxes done before you actually close on the new … Continue reading Wasilla, Palmer, Anchorage buyers: Get the $8000 tax credit on your 2008 tax return even BEFORE you buy a home!
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Palmer & Wasilla Homes Owners Take Notice, Updating Your Kitchen Is A Whole Lot Of Fun And Way More Cost-Effective Than An Entire Kitchen Renovation
Most kitchens can benefit from even just one or two small changes, simply to make it look fresh again. Here are some ways that you can do this in a very cost-effective manner:
Update Small Appliances – Keep all of your counter top appliances such as your coffeemaker, toaster and blender all in the same finish. Coordinating these [...]
Ready For New Carpeting? Here Is How To Decide What Is Best For Your Home To Get the Most for Your Mat Su Valley Home
If you are interested in carpeting your home or just specific areas in your home, it pays to know what is available and what will work best for your home before you go to the store. This way you can narrow down your search and save time, as there are nearly limitless choices when it comes [...]
