Hello and hope your year is off to a great start! With tax time coming up, I wanted to be sure that you have a copy of your settlement statement/HUD from closing. You will likely need some numbers from it to complete your tax returns this year.  If you do not have it please let me know. For those that purchased a home in the Municipality of Anchorage, I also wanted to send you a copy of the MOA Residential Exemption form. The MOA offers homeowners that owner occupy their residence an exemption of 20% off the assessed value, up to $50,000. This means lower taxes for you!  You just nee ..read more

It’s an odd feeling to be so dedicated to people and their goals that you never really consider yourself. Once you realize that you’re fully committed to one goal you lose sight of being involved for any other reason. I sometimes forget real estate is my job. It really feels like an extension of my being. It’s not in my nature to ask for favors. Yet here I am, LOL! I am asking you to leave me a review. I don’t want you to be dishonest but if you’re reading this I am asking you for a 5 star review. In order to move my business forward in the ever more competitive online marketplace I need to be ..read more

Prep time 30 mins Cook time 10 mins Total time 40 mins These tacos are fast, simple, and AMAZING. If you whip up the Cilantro-Lime Slaw and Sriracha Aioli the night before to let the flavors meld, dinner prep is only 20 minutes. As a bonus, when you sub in a low-carb sweetener (I use Swerve), this dinner is low-carb. Author: Tacos adapted from Greens & Chocolate and slaw adapted from All Recipes Serves: 8-9 tacos Ingredients Cilantro-Lime Slaw Ingredients: 3/4 cup mayonnaise fresh lime juice from half a lime 1/2 teaspoon rice vinegar 2 teaspoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons Sriracha 4 teaspoo ..read more

Welcome to SUMMER! We are in full swing with our Alaska summers and the weather has been amazing. Hopefully you and your family & friends have had an opportunity to get outside and enjoy the long days and beautiful scenery of Alaska. Let’s talk about how HOT the Alaska Housing Market is right now for Anchorage, Girdwood, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer and Wasilla! Homes are still flying off of the market as fast as they get listed for our sellers and mortgage rates are still holding at a great rate for buyers. Check out the June 2021 Market Trends Report below and see how the housing market ..read more

Welcome to February 2021!  It’s the month of love and valentines.  Are you ready to fall in love with a home or want to sell your current home?  You’ve come to the right place.  Check out our February 2021 Market Trends report below and see how our Alaska market is doing this month. If you have questions, call us!  We are here to help! Anchorage Market Trends Report Matanuska Valley Market Trends Report Skip the flowers and chocolates this year. Buy a home instead and make it a memorable Valentines Day in your new home! 907.644.HOME info@theAREteam.com 751 E 36th A ..read more

Thank you!!! ARE has ranked in the TOP 10 of our market for 2020, by our sales transactions and it’s all because of YOU. Our amazing clients, their wonderful referrals and our vendors all deserve a huge thank you!!! The ARE team may be small but our impact is huge, and it shows! Behind our teams success are a very strong set of business ethics and values that set us apart from other real estate teams in our market. We take great care to insist on every Realtor® putting forth exceptional professionalism, grade A customer service and top notch transaction management. We don’t just talk abo ..read more

So you’ve applied for a home loan and your lender gave you the green light, YOU’RE APPROVED! And now you and your Realtor® are out home shopping for the perfect home.  You may think that buying a new car or purchasing some new furniture in anticipation of moving into the new home would be ok, but is it?  The answer is NO!  We are here to help you put the pause button on your spending and save your credit so that you can close on your new home without any financial hiccups to your credit and loan status. 1. Don’t Deposit Cash into Your Bank Accounts Before Speaking with Your Ban ..read more

* Tax Savings Reminder * IMPORTANT Info for 2020 new homeowners! If you purchased a home in the Anchorage Municipality in 2020, you may be eligible for a residential property tax exemption!! The MOA offers homeowners who owner occupy their residence, an exemption of 20% off of the assessed value – up to $50,000. Want to lower your property taxes? – Owner Occupy: receive a 20% exemption off the tax assessed value (up to $50,000) Click the link to apply https://www.muni.org/…/Docu…/2021%20ResExemptionForm.pdf – Senior Citizens /Disabled Veterans/Military service widow receive up to a ..read more

Welcome to 2021! Fresh start, fresh new year and a new market trends report for January 2021. Check out the current market trends report for Anchorage and the Matsu-Valley.   If you would like more information on the market trends report or a detailed analysis, please call or email us at ARE.  We can help provide the current market info, home cost comparisons and accurate feedback on a property that you’re planning to buy or sell. 907.644.HOME info@theAREteam.com 751 E 36th Avenue, Suite 104 – Anchorage (close to Moose’s Tooth) www.alaskarealtyexperts.com ..read more

Realtor tip of the week – It’s a highly competitive housing market out there right now and buyers need to know how to make the best offer in their favor. Here’s a couple tips to help set your mind right when it comes to negotiating, get your offer on the table and win the home you want. Listen to your Realtor®: Yeah you. That means listen, don’t be stubborn or listen to cousin Susie or Aunt Karen. Your brother might have bought a home with a better price or better interest rate but guess what, the market is constantly evolving and no two purchases are the same. Your Realtor knows how ..read more