With the number of students in the Mat-Su Valley AK area rising, the Mat-Su Borough School District has opened a new school and is looking to the future when more schools will be needed. The new elementary school opened this year, but Superintendent George Troxel recently requested the borough assembly to consider putting the school … Continue reading New Schools to Come in Mat-Su Valley AK
Attention: First-Time Mat Su Valley AK Home buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Expires 12/01/2009
If you decide to purchase a Mat Su Valley AK home by December 1, 2009, you’re going to be entitled to an $8,000 tax credit! This amendment to the economic stimulus bill will be available if you purchase your first Mat Su Valley AK home between 1/1/2009 and 12/1/2009. Home buyers will be entitled to claim a … Continue reading Attention: First-Time Mat Su Valley AK Home buyer $8,000 Tax Credit Expires 12/01/2009
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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Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Wasilla AK Vacation Home
If you have fallen into the category of a Wasilla AK second-home owner who has financial concerns and / or trouble selling it, there are things you can do to try and save money. Wait for rates to come down again and re-finance the loan. Hold off on any planned home improvements. Rent the property. … Continue reading Ways To Get The Most Out Of Your Wasilla AK Vacation Home
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New “Rules” Banks Are “Enforcing” If You Want A Mat Su Valley AK Home Equity Line Or Mortgage
The days when a financial Mat Su Valley AK advisor counseled a homeowner to keep a $50,000 home equity line of credit (Heloc) open as a financial cushion, are over. As the economy, and subsequently the housing market, have declined lenders are making it much more difficult for homeowners to qualify. Rest assured if you do, you will pay much more interest … Continue reading New “Rules” Banks Are “Enforcing” If You Want A Mat Su Valley AK Home Equity Line Or Mortgage
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Avoiding Possible Short Sale Mistakes in Wasilla AK: Part II
Considering a short sale can be a daunting task if you are not armed with all of the necessary information regarding this type of transaction. Following are additional mistakes or problems that can be avoided if you know what to look for.
Time: There never seems to be enough of it when conducting a short sale. [...]
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Part II: Additional Things Of Importance To Know About The Reverse Mortgage in Mat-Su Valley AK
Here are some more important things that anyone considering a Reverse Mortgage should know:
FHA Reverse Mortgage loan limit is $625,500
Eligible property types include single family residences, condos and town homes, one to four unit properties and newly constructed homes that can provide proof of completion and a Certificate of Occupancy.
Participants are required to complete a [...]
