If one of the questions you’re asking yourself today is, “Should I sell my house this year?” the current Housing Opportunities and Market Experience (HOME) Survey from the National Association of Realtors® (NAR) should boost your confidence as it relates to the current selling sentiment in the housing market. Even with all the information overload […]

In the latest Housing Trends Report, the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) measured the share of adults planning to buy a home over the next 12 months. The report indicates the percentage of all buyers that will be first-time buyers looking to purchase a home grew from 58% in Q4 2018 to 63% in Q4 […]

Some Highlights: If you’re thinking of buying a home, plan ahead and stay on the right track, starting with pre-approval. Being proactive about the homebuying process will help set you up for success in each step. Make sure to work with a trusted real estate professional along the way, to help guide you through the […]

The headlines in real estate today all revolve around one major point: there is a shortage of homes available for sale. Price appreciation is accelerating again because there is a shortage of homes available for sale. First-time buyers are taking longer to purchase a home because there is a shortage of homes available for sale […]

Home values have been increasing for 93 consecutive months, according to the National Association of Realtors. If you’re a homeowner, particularly one looking to downsize your living space, that’s great news, as you’ve likely built significant equity in your home. Here’s some more good news: mortgage rates are expected to remain low throughout 2020 at […]

National Cut Your Energy Costs Day [INFOGRAPHIC] Some Highlights: On January 10th of each year, “National Cut Your Energy Costs Day” encourages consumers to reduce their overall energy costs by improving home efficiency. According to Freddie Mac, a typical U.S. family spends $2,200 per year on energy bills. By making energy efficient upgrades, you could reduce your […]

This year is getting better and better!  A huge part of our business is the  bond we share with the community we live in and with our clients. So, when we were offered the opportunity to sponsor Fur Rondy by one of our favorite clients, Cheri Spink, (Fur Rondy Sponsorship Coordinator extraordinaire) it was a no brainer! Both Annikka and I are born and raised Alaskans. Fur Rondy has always  been a highlight of the winter, especially the snow sculptures! We had a blast watching the experts take a block of snow and turn it into a  cute Whimsical Cabin- it exceeded our expectations and we are so thankful  for the talented artists from team AK Awesome, Mars and the Snow Slayers, and The Blockheads!  We hope you had a chance to make it down to see  them, but if not, make sure you check them out next year! -Aurora Courtney

  “Look out for the stampede!” We are working with a lovely group of buyers AND sellers right now and we want to share these two graphs regarding the current and decade trends in Anchorage. Fear not- we should be seeing a lot more action. As more listings begin to  hit the market, more buyers will be out looking. To beat the competition, make sure you get pre-approved with your lender  so when  we find you the perfect home.  We don’t want to risk losing the opportunity! -Aurora Courtney

This year I have been working on goals that were set at the end of 2017 and am so excited to say that I have made so many huge changes in my life. I thought about where I wanted to be and then made a plan on how to get there.  I would like to […]