Anchorage Alaska Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Prudential Jack White

6003 Buckner Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:03:19 GMT

Cute! Great curb appeal, wonderful southern exposure, make this home bright and cheery this home has living room + a family room, Master bedroom has a huge walk-in closet,bath with jetted tub and glass block. Large fenced, back yard, with wonderful landscaping and deck to enjoy the summer BBQ's and 2 storage sheds. Fresh paint and carpet.

315 Krane #2, Anchorage, AK 99504

Sun, 11 Apr 2010 09:03:27 GMT

Affordable East side condo, in security building with views of Sleeping lady, Enjoy beautiful sunsets from this mid floor unit. Master has a balcony to enjoy morning sun. Nice size dining area. New Bathroom with granite counter tops, New flooring, paint and light fixtures. Additional inside storage unit. DUES INCLUDE HEAT!!

4929 Knights Way, Anchorage, AK 99508

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 09:05:26 GMT

Sun pours in this south facing well cared for home in established neighborhood. New light hichory kitchen cabinets make this kitchen nice and bright. All new windows. Spacious rooms, fireplace, large deck, with built in benches in front of home to enjoy the southern exposure. Storage shed in back with carport area ideal for boat parking.

#3, Anchorage, AK 99518

Sun, 21 Mar 2010 09:06:54 GMT

Lots of upgrades, updated Island kitchen, laminate flooring, tile bath rooms. Plenty of space in this 2 bed 1 full bath and 2 half bath condo has huge downstairs (ground level) flex space could be nice master bedroom or huge hobby room, has private entrance. View Campbell Creek from you decks and balcony, located across from Campbell Creek Park. Fenced back yard.

11721 MARY Ave, Anchorage, AK 99515

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:04:10 GMT

Secluded feeling on this 1/3 acre, well treed lot, you will enjoy the privacy of this convenient location. This bright and cheery home features Vaulted ceilings, gas fireplace, surround sound, large deck spacious master suite with sitting area, walk incloset, jetted tub and shower. 3 car garage.

First Timt Home Buyer Tax Credit Extended

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It is finally official. The homebuyers' tax credit has been extended to April 30, 2010.

President Barack Obama approved the extension as part of a $24 billion economic stimulus bill signed Friday. The bill also includes an extension of unemployment benefits to the longtime jobless and tax credits for some businesses.

The housing tax credit portion of the bill extends the $8,000 tax credit for home buyers who are purchasing their first home from the current November 30 deadline and expands the program to offer a credit of $6,500 to other homeowners who have lived in their current home for at least five years and are seeking to relocate.

Another modification to the original legislation raises the income limits for program participation from $75,000 for a single purchaser to $125,000 and from $125,000 to $225,000 for a couple. There are also credits available on a diminishing basis above those income limits.

The bill was passed by the Senate on Wednesday evening and by the House on Thursday. Both bodies acted in a bipartisan manner which has seldom been seen this year. The Senate passage was unanimous; the House voted 403 to 12 for the bill.

3720 STELLER Dr, Anchorage, AK 99504

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:05:05 GMT

Fantastic mountain views.Spacious home painted with decorative warm colors in established neighborhood, west facing back yard for afternoon sun with covered back deck, fully fenced yard

2233 RIDGEMONT Dr, Anchorage, AK 99507

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 09:05:28 GMT

This home is priced to sell quickly, it does need carpet, paint and some TLC a fantastic opportunity for someone to build sweat equity and wants a newer home. AS-IS

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Fri, 26 Jun 2009 23:00:00 GMT

Anchorage, Alaska Listed in Top 10 Housing Markets

If you've been considering buying a home this year but are hesitant over concerns of the possibility of depreciation, there's some good news you should be aware of.

U.S. News and World Report recently published an article ranking "The Top Ten Housing Markets for the Next 10 Years." The article is based upon Moody's Economy.com analysis of population and employment data as well industry and geographical trends.

The positive news for local buyers is that Anchorage, Alaska ranked Number 5 in the nation with a projected average appreciation rate of 3.8% for the next ten years. I'm attaching a copy of the article for you, which can be downloaded by clicking on this link above in the Downloads Section. Anchorage's housing market has remained extremely stable during the last few years, despite the woes facing housing markets in the Lower 48.

Our housing supply is also healthy; currently there is only a 5.64 month's supply of homes for sale. This means is that if no new houses came on the market, it would only take 5.64 months for the current inventory to sell out. A housing supply of 6 months is considered a balanced market (neither a seller's market nor a buyer's market).

So if you're considering purchasing a home in Anchorage, now might just be a great time to do so. A healthy local economy, excellent projections for appreciation, low interest rates, and the $8000 tax credit (for first-time home buyers) are strong motivators available right now that many buyers are taking advantage of.

If you would like to learn more about the local real estate market, or get started house-hunting, please give me a call today and I'll be happy to assist you. (907) 230-0099 Cecelia@CeceliaNims.com

First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit

Tue, 05 May 2009 16:03:00 GMT

Spring home buyers can claim a special tax credit worth up to $8,000. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act offers qualifying homebuyers a tax credit equal to 10 percent of a home's purchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000. The tax credit is offered to first time homebuyers, and those who have not owned a principle residence in the past three years. To be eligible for the tax credit, the home purchase must be recorded between January 1 through December 1, 2009.

The full tax credit is offered to buyers with reported income up to $75,000, or $150,000 for married couples filing a joint return. Partial tax credits are available to for those with income levels up to $95,000, or $170,000 for those filing jointly. Contact us today for more details on this exciting program

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 13:26:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.