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Friday, October 28, 2011

Anchorage Alaska Foreclosure Lists & Seminar

ANCHORAGE ALASKA FORECLOSURE SEMINAR

Whether you are an Anchorage investor looking to expand your portfolio, an Anchorage Alaska real estate agent helping clients purchase property, a buyer looking to own a first home or condominium or maybe even a second home, this class is perfectly designed as an introduction to Anchorage Alaska investors, real estate associates, lawyers, professionals and home owners alike.
Mark This Date in Your Calendar Right Now: November 10th, 2011

Demystify the Foreclosure Process & Get Beyond the "Foreclosure List"

  • Short Sales and Anchorage Home Owner Help
  • Step Through the Foreclosure Process
  • Public Courthouse Auctions
  • Rehab Loans, 203b versus 203k
  • Lease Purchase Options & Owner Financing
  • What Costs Are Involved and Who Pays for Them
  • How to Protect Yourself from a Home with Troubles
  • Choosing an Auction Professional, Realtor® & Lender to guide you
This is not a get rich quick scheme, but a No Hassle, No Obligation seminar, put on by
REMAX Properties Inc., Lonnie Logan, Associate Broker

Seats fill up fast so RSVP

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Anchorage Alaska Potential Real Estate Client


Anchorage Alaska Moose by REMAX Properties Sign

I’m an Anchorage Alaska moose and this is my blog on survival.

I have lived in Anchorage, Alaska for most of my life. I am the largest species in my family and have been overshadowed by my close cousin the deer.  I always stop to enjoy a mild and serene slumber, calmly chewing my herbivorous way through the forest.   I don’t have my own Disney movie, except for a small part in Brother Bear, I remain relatively quiet...unlike the Elk who is very noisy.  Timing wise Bullwinkle came after Bambi and Bullwinkle really wasn’t painted as intelligent. I for the most part have slumbered with little notoriety.

I would like to weigh in my opinion on the tactics of survival, whether it be in nature or the tactic I use.

The first tactic is living day to day within the natural environment.  Walking through lakes, fields and forest to find the watery foliage we need on a daily…hourly…and minute we exist.  On average we consume 9,770 Calories per day to maintain our sleek body weight.  I am almost always eating or sleeping.  The natural environment has some pluses and minuses.  The biggest plus is no human contact, so I can grow as big and majestic as nature allows. The biggest negative is when I grow big and majestic that is the best place for the humans to hunt.

That brings me to the next survival tactic…the one I have followed and recommend. Keep your friends close and your enemies closer.  I have decide that living in the big city of Anchorage isn’t so bad.  People seem to be very kind planting new food sources for me around, even the Municipality of Anchorage Government.  Humans don’t mind if I bed down next to the car, shed, house or outbuilding.  I often feel like a big Hollywood star.  People are always slowing down to admire me and take pictures, just like the paparazzi.  My cousin the deer has nothing on me here…I am truly an Anchorage Mascot.  They even tie their dogs up so as not to bother me.  The best part is no one shoots at me here in town…since I don’t camouflage well in the city that’s a good thing. The biggest drawback in the city is finding yourself in the daily commute, but if I get caught in traffic they are usually very courteous and stop for me.  I can always find a tree full of leaves for a real traffic jam. Finally have you ever eaten a washed carrot?  They feed them to me all the time and McDonalds drive up...need I say more.

This is just my opinion and it is open for debate.  Please let me know how you feel.

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Anchorage Alaska Housing Gets Help from Outside

There are several indicators of the Anchorage Alaska housing market.  With the volume of activity we have had, the market has maintained.  Many of the markets in the lower 48 have to recover to give us a better foundation to start building confidence here in the Anchorage housing market.  Alaska Business Monthly reported that 12 outside markets have almost double in housing, employment and permits.

Anchorage Alaska real estate is being helped by the number of foreclosure purchases.  The Anchorage home buyers seem to be holding out for the best deal.  Personal savings has increased and that can only mean that patience is a virture or procrastination is at full speed.

The Alaska native corprations are starting to gain a strong capital hold in the State of Alaska.  Although the investment may be too little, it is definintly not too late.  The influx of confidence and cash flow has help smaller businesses cash out on their extensive years of goods and service to the residents in State of Alaska.







Lonnie Logan
RE/MAX Properties, Inc
http://www.bestanchoragehomes.com/
http://www.myfirstanchoragehome.com/
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Municipality of Anchorage Alaska Statistics

Anchorage "Fast Facts"


Total population 290,558
Average age 32.2

U.S. average 36.5
Median household income (2009) $70,151

U.S. average $51,425
Alaska Average $64,635
Anchorage was featured in Smartmoney.com article “5 Metro Areas on the Real Estate Mend.”
Anchorage featured in Forbes.com “The Best Cities for Jobs.”
Alaska and Anchorage were featured in two articles “Alaska: Caribou Commins Or America's Lost Ace?” and

"Sarah Palin: The GOP's Poison Pearl" by Joel Kotkin in his weekly New Geographer column on Forbes.com
Wired.com December 2010 article featured Anchorage in its article “These are America's Worst, Nest Commutes"
In 2010, Anchorage was made RelocationAmeric's Top 100 Places to Live in 2010 list.
Average Monthly Employment by Industry 2010

Oil, Gas & Mining 2,800 1.9%

Transportation 10,800 7.1%

Construction 8,400 5.6%

Health & Educational Services* 21,600 14.3%

Leisure & Hospitality 15,700 10.4%

Business & Professional Services 18,400 12.2%

Trade 21,700 14.3%

Government** 31,300 20.7%

Financial Activities 8,900 5.9%

Manufacturing 1,900 1.3%

Information 4,100 2.7%

Other Services 5,700 3.8%
*Private education only

**Includes University of Alaska, Anchorage and the Anchorage School District
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Annual Average Unemployment Rate 2010

Anchorage average 6.9 percent

U.S. average 9.6 percent
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Notable Municipal Public & Private Projects Spurred in 2009
Continued construction on the 1,536 bed ($240 million) Goose Creek Correctional Facility located in Mat-Su.
Continues construction at the Tikahtnu Commons development with the opening of a 30,000-square-foot PetSmart, a pet store comibined with Alaska's first pet hotel and spa and a new Red Robin restaurant.
$72.5 million, 350.000 square-foot completed renovation of Concoursers A & B at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport
Construction of the 80,000 square-foot, $27 million expansion of the Alaska Native Medical Center’s PrimaryCare Center
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2010 Forecast & Results

Return to Growth - Approximately 200 jobs were added to the Anchorage economy in 2010. This far exceeded the loss of 1,200 jobs predicted for the year. After a loss of 900 jobs in 2009, Anchorage is back on the path to growth.
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Population Growth
2002 267,860
2003 273,069
2004 277,880
2005 290,588
2006 283,348
2007 282,968
2008 283,912
2009 290,558
2010 291,826
2011 300,800 (est.)
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Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Anchorage Alaska Real Estate Statistics

Anchorage Alaska Real Estate Statistic August 2011

Statistical information for Anchorage Alaska condominiums and homes for sale provides some basis for evaluating a purchase and what price to market a home.  Alaska Real Estate is the local Multiple Listing Service, MLS, for Anchorage Alaska.  It provides the stastical information need to evaluate how the real estate market is trending.  Although if you are experienced in real estate you know that this is more of a art than a science.  It cannot be proven or relied upon because of the number of variables is hard to wrap your mind around.


ANCHORAGE CONDOMINIUMS
Supply and Demand - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Average Sales Price - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Sold Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Condominiums
Sold Market Analysis - Anchorage Alaska Condiminiums

ANCHORAGE RESIDENTIAL
Supply and Demand - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Average Sales Price - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Home
Sold Number of Units - Anchorage Alaska Homes
Sold Market Analysis - Anchorage Alaska Homes

Anchorage Real Estate Team - Lonnie Logan Real Estate Experts of Alaska would like to thank you for visiting BestAnchorageHomes.com - We have done our best to design this Anchorage real estate based web site with our valued visitors in mind. We hope you find it to be a useful tool for your Alaska real estate needs. If you have any questions while searching through the numerous Alaska real estate listings for sale or would like to schedule an appointment to view any of these Alaska homes, please do not hesitate to contact us anytime. We want to be your Alaska Realtor and help with your real estate needs throughout Anchorage and Alaska.









The information provided above is based on whole or in part on data supplied by, and to the Subscribers of Alaska Multiple Listing Service, Inc. AK MLS.  AK MLS or REMAX does not  guarantee nor is it in any way responsible for the accuracy.  Data maintained by Alaska MLS is for its own use and may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.






Anchorage Alaska Home Utilities

Turning on the utilities to your Anchorage Alaska home is a very important step.  With the extreme weather we face, it can mean the difference between a warm cozy home or freezing pipe and seeing your breath if the furnace isn't working.  One of the steps provided by your Anchorage Alaska RE/MAX Associates is to let the first time buyer know who and when to set up utilities.  Most utilities companies, most of the time do not shut anything off, but it is always better to be safe than sorry in the cold.  The home buying process is very task oriented and we are glad to help you find the resources and information needed to make for an easy transition.
ELECTRIC
Chugach Electric Association                                 563-7366                  
5601 Minnesota Drive, Anchorage, Alaska
Municipal Light and Power                                     263-5340
1200 East 1st Avenue, Anchorage, Alaska
Matanuska Electric, Anchorage, Alaska                746-7697

WATER SEWER
Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility             564-2700
3000 Arctic Blvd., Anchorage, Alaska

NATURAL GAS
Enstar Natural Gas                                                 334-7600
30000 Spenard Road, Anchorage, Alaska

REFUSE
Municipality of Anchorage                                     343-6250
1111 East 56th Ave, Anchorage, Alaska
Alaska Waste, Inc.                                                 563-3717
6301 Rosewood, Anchorage, Alaska

TELEPHONE
ACS    Anchorage, Alaska                                         561-1221
GCI    Anchorage, Alaska                                         265-5600


CABLE INTERNET
GCI    Anchorage, Alaska                                         786-9200
Dish Network   Anchorage, Alaska                           349-7536




Monday, October 3, 2011

JD Powers Rates The Service of Real Estate Company

RE/MAX Associates are thrilled about the announcement last week that RE/MAX earned highest overall satisfaction for home sellers and home buyers among national full service real estate firms in the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 Home Buyer/Seller Study.


View the buyer survey results
View the seller survey results
Agents and Broker/Owners are celebrating with their colleagues online and in their offices. Here are some of their comments about the difference these awards will make in their markets and for their businesses.

Mark is a RE/MAX Pioneer and opened the first Alaska RE/MAX office in 1980. He is Broker-Owner of the office as well as Regional Owner of Alaska. Involved in REALTORS he was Anchorage Board President and Alaska State Present as well as REALTOR of the year for both. As Regional Owner and Broker-Owner he no longer has time to practice real estate but he will make sure you are connected with the appropriate skilled associate in Alaska.

The Anchorage Alaska RE/MAX office has always taken the time and effort to make sure it's Sales Associates and Associate Broker's have the education and resources to help their clients succeed.  In the end a happy client with steller service will grow the profession and provide the community an advocate for success.