The Alaska State Fair
Tuesday, September 01
The Alaska State Fair was named one of the best events (Top 100) in North America (U.S. and Canada) by the American Bus Assoication in 2008. The Anchorage Daily News has published some special interest stories about the Alaska State Fair. So, I thought I would give you a little history abou...
Veterans Move To Alaska - Receive Education Assistance
Tuesday, August 18
Veterans or active duty military personnel can move to Alaska and immediately qualify for in-state tuition assistance. The tuition assistance program is being offered to military dependents as well. The previous requirement of two-year residency for tuition assistance has been eliminated for an...
Anchorage Balance Budget Survey
Tuesday, August 04
Our new Mayor, Daniel Sullivan, is asking you to participate in a survey on how to best balance the Anchorage budget. Mayor Sullivan is taking the time to step back to look at the city services for cost-effectiveness before making decisions on how to spend your tax dollar.I know that we all have...
Seller Tips for Anchorage
Tuesday, July 14
Today, I thought I would update sellers on the Anchorage market conditions and share a few tips for sellers and for those thinking of placing their home on the market. Market Conditions * There are fewer homes on the market this year compared to 2008 (about 4.8%).* Competition is still stiff ...
Yikes! Interest Rates are Jumping in Anchorage!
Tuesday, June 16
I was looking over my recent blogs and found that not even a month ago I asked "Is it Time for You to Refinance?". When I posted that blog on May 19th, the interest rate was 4.75%. So, homeowners who did not refinance at that time may have missed the boat.Interest rates have been rising rapidly ...
The Purple Heart Trail Opens in Alaska
Tuesday, June 02
The Alaskan portion of the Purple Heart Trail will be dedicated in a ceremony this Saturday (June 6, 2009) at 11 a.m. A ceremony will be held dedicating the portion of the Alaska Highway between Fairbanks and Delta Junction honoring those who have served their country and were awarded the Purple...