For Buyers

February 22, 2007

Hiding From The Wind In Palmer Alaska

It’s -1 degree this morning in Palmer.  Wasilla is reading -15.  Forecasts today are for winds to 20 mph with gusts to 40.  That Matanuska […]
February 17, 2007

Wood Foundations In Alaska

Homes in Wasilla and almost everywhere else in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough did not receive building inspections until 1992 when the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation required them […]
February 8, 2007

Wasilla and Palmer New Construction

I did some research last August to see how many unsold new homes were on the market. At that time there were 254 new homes […]
February 6, 2007

$100 Moves You In

I drove by a little yellow house off of Lucile Street in Wasilla today.  I took a good look as I went by.  Kids toys were […]
January 27, 2007

What’s A View Worth?

I took this photo just this morning from my house. Pioneer Peak stands out from Palmer to Wasilla and is a premier landmark for the Valley. This view […]
January 26, 2007

Driveways, Wind, Wasilla, and Especially Palmer

Moving to the Matanuska Valley brings with it beautiful mountain vistas, large lots covered in birch and spruce, quiet neighborhoods and pristine wilderness settings.  Often, […]
January 7, 2007

Why Should You Pre-Qualify First?

You have made the decision to buy a house, it’s time to ACT! Let’s go look at houses!  Whoa!  Let’s put the snow hook in […]