# Valley Market Real Estate > Valley Market Real Estate is a family owned real estate agency located in Palmer, Alaska serving Palmer and the surrounding communities. ## About - [Meet The Valley Market Team](https://valleymarket.com/meet-the-valley-market-team/) - [Contact Valley Market](https://valleymarket.com/contact/) - [Contact](https://valleymarket.com/contact-2/) - [Contact Jay](https://valleymarket.com/contact-jay/) - [Contact Sheila](https://valleymarket.com/contact-sheila/) - [Contact Jennifer](https://valleymarket.com/contact-jennifer/) - [Contact Marty](https://valleymarket.com/contact-marty/) ## Topics - [For Buyers](https://valleymarket.com/category/for-buyers/): 641 articles - [Monday Market Memo](https://valleymarket.com/category/monday-market-memo/): 246 articles - [For Sellers](https://valleymarket.com/category/for-sellers/): 157 articles - [Wasilla Real Estate News](https://valleymarket.com/category/wasilla-real-estate-news/): 146 articles - [Market Trends](https://valleymarket.com/category/market-trends/): 61 articles - [Alaskana](https://valleymarket.com/category/alaskana/): 52 articles - [Market Updates](https://valleymarket.com/category/market-updates/): 38 articles - [Palmer](https://valleymarket.com/category/palmer/): 34 articles - [Mat-Su Valley](https://valleymarket.com/category/mat-su-valley/): 33 articles - [Blog](https://valleymarket.com/category/blog/): 26 articles - [Deals of the Week](https://valleymarket.com/category/deals-of-the-week/): 23 articles - [Wasilla](https://valleymarket.com/category/wasilla/): 22 articles - [Matanuska Valley Businesses](https://valleymarket.com/category/365-things-to-do-in-the-mat-su-valley/matanuska-valley-businesses/): 12 articles - [About Wasilla Real Estate News](https://valleymarket.com/category/about-wasilla-real-estate-news/): 12 articles - [365 Things To Do In The Mat-Su Valley](https://valleymarket.com/category/365-things-to-do-in-the-mat-su-valley/): 10 articles ## Recent Articles - [The Realities of Alaska's Housing Shortage](https://valleymarket.com/the-realities-of-alaskas-housing-shortage/): People often ask why Alaska has a housing shortage, given how much land there is. The issue isn't land; it's feasibility. I have lived here... - [The Gap Between Energy Efficiency and Buyer Choices in Alaska](https://valleymarket.com/the-gap-between-energy-efficiency-and-buyer-choices-in-alaska/): Most buyers will say energy efficiency matters. They genuinely mean it. But then they walk into a beautiful house and forget all about it. I've... - [The Hidden Risk of Leaving Homes Vacant in Alaska](https://valleymarket.com/the-hidden-risk-of-leaving-homes-vacant-in-alaska/): I have lived in Alaska my entire life. Years of storms, ice, and long winters have shown me how quietly good houses can fail when... - [What Roof Age Really Means for Alaska Homebuyers](https://valleymarket.com/what-roof-age-really-means-for-alaska-homebuyers/): One of the most common disconnects I see among Alaska homebuyers occurs during the inspection process. It almost always centers on the roof. In much... - [Understanding Encroachments and Easements in Alaska Real Estate](https://valleymarket.com/understanding-encroachments-and-easements-in-alaska-real-estate/): Encroachments often sound more serious than they turn out to be. If you spend any time around Alaska real estate, the word alone can shift... - [Understanding Alaska Property Disclosure Requirements](https://valleymarket.com/understanding-alaska-property-disclosure-requirements/): Most people moving to Alaska assume seller disclosures work the same way they do everywhere else. They're often surprised to find they don't. I've lived... - [What Buyers Miss About Crawl Spaces in Alaska](https://valleymarket.com/what-buyers-miss-about-crawl-spaces-in-alaska/): Most people do not spend much time thinking about crawl spaces. They are easy to ignore because they are out of sight and rarely discussed.... - [How Septic Systems Can Make or Break an Alaska Home Purchase](https://valleymarket.com/how-septic-systems-can-make-or-break-an-alaska-home-purchase/): There's a lot that can surprise homebuyers who are new to the Alaska market. One thing that catches many off guard is how a septic... - [Property Managers](https://valleymarket.com/rentals-in-wasilla-and-palmer/): I get quite a few calls asking about houses and apartments for rent in Palmer and Wasilla.  I don’t handle rentals personally but usually give... - [The Reality of Alaska Land as an Investment](https://valleymarket.com/the-reality-of-alaska-land-as-an-investment/): Stand on a quiet shoreline in the Mat-Su Valley, and it's easy to imagine the possibilities. You envision a cabin tucked into the spruce. Maybe... - [Why Alaska Home Prices Don't Match Online Estimates](https://valleymarket.com/why-alaska-home-prices-dont-match-online-estimates/): When people start planning a move to Alaska, they usually begin the same way. Before calling an agent, before booking a flight, they open Zillow. It... - [Why Overpricing Hurts More in a Steady Valley Market](https://valleymarket.com/why-overpricing-hurts-more-in-a-steady-valley-market/): Most folks try to time the real estate market. They wait for a surge or hold out for a perfect month. But here in the... - [The $20k–$30k Surprise That Often Comes With Leaving City Limits](https://valleymarket.com/the-20k-30k-surprise-that-often-comes-with-leaving-city-limits/): Most longtime Valley homeowners know Alaska well. They know the cold snaps that crack spruce trees and the spring melt that softens driveways. These people... - [Alaska's Next Boom Might Be Rare Earth](https://valleymarket.com/alaskas-next-boom-might-be-rare-earth/): If you picture Alaska's economy, you probably see pipelines and tankers on the horizon. Lately, I've been hearing a different hum. Rare-earth mining in Alaska... - [How Alaska's Real Estate Stays Steady](https://valleymarket.com/how-alaskas-real-estate-stays-steady/): While national headlines in 2025 warned of price drops, the Matanuska-Susitna Valley quietly grew. Average home prices in Palmer and Wasilla climbed approximately 5% from... - [How Locals Adapt to High Grocery Prices](https://valleymarket.com/how-locals-adapt-to-high-grocery-prices/): Almost everyone who moves to Alaska remembers their first grocery run. You grab a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread, maybe some fresh produce.... - [How 5% Growth Tells The Real Story of Alaska's 2025 Housing Market](https://valleymarket.com/how-5-growth-tells-the-real-story-of-alaskas-2025-housing-market/): You won't see this on national real estate blogs, but Alaska just did something unusual. It grew without overheating. During the pandemic years, much of... - [The School Surprise Most Relocation Buyers Don't See Coming in Alaska](https://valleymarket.com/the-school-surprise-most-relocation-buyers-dont-see-coming-in-alaska/): I grew up in the Valley, and I've watched many families move here with a plan in hand. They want to find the right neighborhood,... - [The Alaska Reset Many Buyers Dream Of and the Reality That Follows](https://valleymarket.com/the-alaska-reset-many-buyers-dream-of-and-the-reality-that-follows/): A lot of people come to Alaska looking for a reset. They want something quieter and slower. A place where the noise fades, and life... - [Why Valley Wind Surprises Even Long-Time Alaskans](https://valleymarket.com/understanding-valley-wind-alaska/): Most relocation buyers arrive in Alaska ready for the cold. They expect snow and long winters. Very few expect the wind. And even fewer expect... --- Generated by ReadTomato Publisher v2.1.3