Our Favorite Alaska Homes Blogs of 2022
Wow! Another year has come and gone. 2022 has been a year of adjustment after nearly 2 years of pandemic shutdowns we are finally finding our ‘new normal’ and adapting like pros. This past year has brought many changes throughout the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley. We are happy that we’ve been able to share the ride with all of you. Over the past year we’ve shared some tips and home-buying advice with you and we’d love to review some of our favorite articles from 2022.
Winning the Bidding War for your Alaskan Dream Home – Tips to Success
This February article helped us to know the tips and tricks to winning a bidding war for your dream home. We learned the importance of connecting with the owner personally, if appropriate via a handwritten letter, how to get pre-approved, the importance of limiting contingencies and controlling our emotions.
Retiring in Alaska? How to Make your Home Work for You
In this March article we shared how to handle retirement with ease. When you’re finally ready to retire it’s important that your home works for you and doesn’t become a liability. This article helps you understand if your home is your greatest asset or liability. Taking the time to go over your options will make retirement a much smoother process.
Checklist to Prepare your Home to Ace an Inspection – Part 1 and 2
These two articles in May and June helped us to realize the importance of a home inspection and how to get ahead of any maintenance or repairs before listing. The extra time that you take to prepare your home ahead of sale and inspection will save you time and money during the closing process.
7 Mistakes Homebuyers Should Avoid to Prevent Buyer’s Remorse
In July we shared 7 things to avoid in order to not experience buyers’ remorse. There’s a lot to consider especially as a first-time homebuyer. Rather than being overwhelmed and feeling frenzied and rushed, being well informed and calm with help you to avoid some of these common mistakes.
Water Safety Tips to Keep you Safe During our Alaskan Summer
We all love to enjoy our Alaskan summers with the longer days and numerous outdoor activities that we can enjoy as a family. How do we keep our family safe while playing in the waterways? We shared a couple very important things to remember that will help you to be safe and prepared.
The 411 on Brokers, Lenders, and Loan Officers
In October we shared an article to help clarify the difference between brokers, lenders, and loan officers. The home buying process can be more difficult to navigate when we don’t fully understand all the terminology during the process. This article provided some much-needed clarity.
How to Help Family Buy a House Without the Drama
In this November article we shared how you can help your loved ones get into a home without causing unnecessary stress or drama for yourself or them. Taking the time to weigh decisions carefully will help you to enjoy the gift of giving.
What was your favorite article of 2022? 2022 has come and gone, but we look forward to spending 2023 with all of you. Thank you for being you.