A desire among many seniors is to “age in place.” According to the Senior Resource Guide, the term means, “…that you will be remaining in your own home for the later years of your life; not moving into a smaller home, assisted living, or a retirement community etcetera.” There is no doubt about it – […]

When buying a home, we all want to feel like we’re making the right decision, paying a fair price, and making the best investment of our lives. According to a recent gender-based study, men and women can unknowingly walk away with very different financial outcomes when the deal closes. Thankfully, if you follow some simple […]

When the number of buyers in the housing market outnumbers the number of homes for sale, it’s called a “seller’s market.” The advantage tips toward the seller as low inventory heats up the competition among those searching for a place to call their own. This can create multiple offer scenarios and bidding wars, making it tough […]

Some Highlights: There’s more room to entertain a large crowd. The kitchen is big enough to whip up endless appetizers – yum! You don’t have to worry about complaints to your landlord when the cheering kicks in! Content previously posted on Keeping Current Matters

We’re currently in the longest economic recovery in U.S. history. That has caused some to ask experts to project when the next economic slowdown (recession) could occur. Two years ago, 67% of the economists surveyed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) for the Economic Forecasting Survey predicted we would have a recession no later than […]

If you’re following what’s happening in the current housing market, you’ve seen how the lack of newly constructed homes is a major reason there’s a shortage of housing inventory available to today’s buyers. Another reason is that the inventory of existing homes for sale is shrinking. According to the most recent Existing Home Sales Report […]

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 […]