14 Secrets to Thriving during an Alaskan Winter – Part 2
Last month we started a discussion on how to thrive and not just survive an Alaskan winter. Winters in Alaska can be a beautiful experience, but they are also a life-changing one. SAD – Seasonal Affective Disorder can be a real problem and we need to fight that battle...
14 Secrets to Thriving during an Alaskan Winter – Part 1
Did you notice we said secrets to thriving and not just surviving? Winters in Alaska are legendary and scare away many tourists and seasonal employees. If you’ve read any book or watched any movie about Alaska, you will note the common theme of the importance of...
Winning the Bidding War for your Alaskan Dream Home – Tips to Success
You’ve done it, you’ve finally found your Alaskan dream home. It’s located in the perfect part of the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley, and it’s everything that you’ve been looking for. The problem? So have Mr. and Mrs. Jones, and now you find...
Top 2021 Renovation Trends Among Homeowners
The pandemic created a new normal for all of us. Many homeowners spent more time at home than ever before. Spending more time at home made it even more obvious that we needed to make some changes to our spaces. Homeowners needed to find new spaces at home to work, to...
A Year in Review – The top 5 Alaska Blogs of 2021
Can you believe 2021 is coming to a close? It doesn’t even seem possible. This past year has brought many changes throughout the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley, as well as to the housing market in general. Over a year into a global pandemic, we...
Simple Design Tricks to Warm up your Space
Do you know there are some inexpensive ways to warm up your space without touching the thermostat? It may seem impossible to feel warmer by simply modifying your space, but the mind is a wonderful thing. Have you ever stared at a picture of a snowy landscape and...
How to Get Help With Your Down Payment on a New Home
Are you in the process of looking for a new home, but you aren’t sure how to financially make it happen? Not all of us have enough cash at our disposal for a down payment on a home. Did you know that home buyers can apply for down payment assistance through...
“Evergreen Fog” 2022’s Refreshing Color of the Year
Sherwin-Williams has unveiled its pick for the 2022 color of the year, Evergreen Fog. This color will bring tranquil vibes to your space. After the upheaval of the past couple years, we can all use a bit of refreshment. This color is rumored to do just that. As you...
Your Fall “Honey Do” list to Get your Alaskan Home Ready for Winter
Fall is here, we don’t even know how it happened, but summer ran out the door and fall quickly took its seat. It seems like the seasons are continuously playing musical chairs and before we know it winter will be here. Is your home ready for our beautiful Alaskan...
The Alaskan Real Estate ‘Avoid List’
We are often told what we ‘should do’ and how we ‘can do’ something but how often are we told directly what ‘not to do’? When we are looking to sell a home in Alaska it’s important to take the time to do your research. Find out how to avoid making costly seller...
Fall Décor Ideas to Help Bring Fall Inside your Alaskan Home
Well, that happened… Fall is already here! It seems like just yesterday we were talking about ways to enjoy summer here in the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley area. Time marches on, and we march with it. As we look forward with positivity and...
3 Alaska Real Estate Myths You Can Send Packing
We’ve heard them all, the dozens of Alaska Real Estate myths and comments shared by well-meaning friends and family members as you enter the home-buying ring. Many people would like to purchase a home, but they just aren’t sure it’s possible for them. Would you like...