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Relax in this wonderful home situated on a flat, fully landscaped lot in Wasilla!
631 E Mulchatna Drive
Wasilla, AK 99654
Price: $190,000
Phone#: 907-694-1234
Just Listed
Property Type: Single Family: Two-Story Reverse
Bedrooms: 4; Total Baths: 2; Garage(s): 2
Year Built:1996; Sq. Feet: 1,920; Lot Size: 0.93 Acre
Heat: Forced Air
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Relax in this wonderful home situated on a flat, fully landscaped lot
with apple trees, strawberries, raspberries, red & black Russian currants, horseradish, honey berries, etc., raised bed garden, greenhouse, large family room,
Inviting everyone to our open house later at 11am-2pm. This event will be hosted by Paul Leishman and you may reach him at 907-982-1233. Please bring your friends and buyers. We hope to see you there.
Year Built: 2003; Sq. Feet: 2,789; Lot Size: 0.44 Acre
Views: Inlet, Mountains, Unobstructed
Heat: Baseboard,In-Floor Heat
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Enjoy this immaculate home situated on just under 1/2 acre and towering vaulted ceilings and sweeping views of the inlet and Sleeping Lady Mt.
Upgrades galore! Granite counters, in-floor heat,
spacious greatroom,
loft,
cherry wood cabinetry,
drive through garage for ATV's, 3 sheds. Rare horse or livestock approved property in Anchorage.
Fully fenced backyard. Truly unique and custom throughout.
Plumbed for heated driveway, mother-in-law apartment potential as the downstairs family room is plumbed for kitchenette and plumbed for sink in laundry room.
Love thy neighbor? Yeah, right. We're lucky if we can even tolerate them.
A recent survey by Harris Interactive and State Farm Insurance found that 60% of Americans have a pet peeve with someone who lives nearby.
A bad neighbor "can make your life a total nightmare," says Bob Borzotta, managing editor of NeighborsFromHell.com, whose message boards contain more than 42,700 posts on unfriendly neighbor behavior.
At the extreme, certain next-door nuisances -- such as annoying pets, unkempt yards, foul odors, and dangerous trees -- could reduce your home value by 5% or more, according to the Appraisal Institute.
Case in point: Omaha real estate appraiser John Bredemeyer says that a few years ago he saw a house in his area sell for 8% less than comparable homes nearby, owing largely to the large, snarling dogs next door. "Raising kids there?" he says. "I don't think so."
So what's your recourse? "You can move to the woods," Borzotta says. "Or you can expect issues and learn how to deal with them properly."
Try this conversation before you start eyeing log cabins.
The Ground Rules
Temper your temper. "The worst thing to do is march over when you're angry and demand action," says Mary Greenwood, author of How to Negotiate Like a Pro. Take 24 hours.
Give notice.Don't try to work this out over the hedgerow. Schedule a time to chat. Maybe even invite the offender to your house, a friendly gesture that also allows him to see his ugly satellite dish from your perspective.
Do your homework. Before the conversation, research what state laws or local ordinances apply, in case your neighbor needs extra persuading.
Keep a log. A record of your dispute can help refresh your memory should you eventually go to the authorities or to court, says Emily Doskow, co-author of Nolo's Neighbor Law.
Your Best Approach
1. Opening gambit: "Hey, Doris, I haven't seen you in a while. Everything okay with you?"
Why it works: Understanding your neighbor's circumstances may allow you to see the problem differently, says Susan Hackley, managing director of the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
Maybe the dog that's been incessantly barking is outside more often because the owner has a visitor who's allergic. Or the yard is a mess because your neighbor was ill. Best case, you'll find out that the situation is temporary. But if not...
2. Make it about you: "My child naps in the afternoon and won't sleep unless it's quiet. Thing is, Champ is often outside barking then."
Why it works: Focus on how the problem affects you, and your comments will probably be better received than "Your beagle barks too much" -- which sounds like a criticism. Using "I" statements rather than "you" statements helps you avoid coming across as confrontational, says Matt Phillips, executive director of the National Association for Community Mediation (NAFCM).
3. Parrot back: "I totally understand that you can't bring Champ to work and that doggie day care is too costly."
Why it works: "The neighbor needs to feel like you get it," says Michael Donaldson, author of Negotiating for Dummies. Show you understand her perspective by rephrasing what she says in your words.
Hearing what's important to her can also help you come up with solutions that work for both of you. Should you learn that she's concerned about the cost of removing a sick tree that hangs over your house, for example, you could suggest splitting the bill (if you're feeling so generous).
4. Know what you'll take: "It'd be great if Champ stopped barking altogether, but what I really need is for him to be quiet from 2 to 4 p.m."
Why it works: You're stating what you see as a reasonable resolution. Donaldson suggests figuring out in advance what your ideal outcome is, what you'll tolerate, and when you'll walk away. Walking away means being ready with an "or else" plan -- like calling the cops if your neighbor refuses to turn down the blaring music after midnight.
5. Lay on the law: "You probably didn't know that there's a local ordinance on noise. I brought a copy."
Why it works: As the saying goes, "Speak softly and carry a big stick." Handing your neighbor a copy of the law shows that you're serious and, if needed, have some powerful next steps, says Roger Dawson, author of Secrets of Power Negotiating. "But approach it gently," he advises. You don't want to come across as a jerk who's looking for any excuse to escalate.
6. Seek outside help: "Hmmm. We don't seem to be getting anywhere. Can we give mediation a try?"
Why it works: At mediation, you and your neighbor sit down with a third party to find a solution. "It puts positive attention toward the goal of working the issue out for both sides," says Nolo's Doskow.
Roughly 75% of those who use mediation walk away with an agreement, according to the NAFCM, which supports about 400 centers. Prices typically range from zero to $200 a person (often based on what you can afford) for a three- to four-hour session. Hiring a lawyer costs a lot more. An initial consult usually runs $500 to $1,000; going to court can add $2,500 at minimum.
Plus, you'd be stuck living next door to someone you're litigating against. Awkward. Better to try to settle the issue with a neighborly handshake.
Move over McMansions: These days, pint-sized, micro-apartments are all the rage.
Typically ranging between 180 and 300 square-feet, these tiny apartments are becoming increasingly popular among the young-and-single set and even some retirees, seeking affordable places to live in the nation's costliest cities.
Nowhere is the micro trend hotter than in Seattle. More than 40 micro-apartment developments have been built in the city in the past three years, according to Jim Potter, chairman of Kauri Group, a Seattle-based developer. Many of these apartment buildings offer shared patios, roof decks and even communal kitchens.(Zoning laws in Seattle allow up to eight apartments to share one kitchen).
Other emerging micro-apartment hotspots include San Francisco, Boston, Providence, R.I., New York and Portland, Ore., where Kauri is building a new complex.
The key selling point is affordability. In Seattle, 250-square-foot apartments rent for under $800 a month, almost half the average $1,400 people pay for newly built studios of 400 square feet or more in the city, according to Potter.
In San Francisco, Patrick Kennedy of micro-apartment developer Panoramic Interests, rents 295-square-foot apartments for $1,600, about a third less than the going rate for newly built studios in the area.
Living in tiny spaces requires big lifestyle adjustments. When Aron Susman moved his commercial real estate information company, TheSquareFoot, from Houston to New York, the 30-year-old bachelor went from a 1,700-square-foot apartment to just over 200 square feet.
"At first, it was shocking," he said. "I had a closet in Houston that, I swear, was bigger than my whole apartment now. It causes you to go out and do things. I spend less time in my apartment."
He is able to walk to his office where he usually works late. During the evenings, he often meets up with friends, most of whom live in the neighborhood.
New York has always been known for its shoebox-sized apartments. But its mayor, Michael Bloomberg, wants to add to the stock of small apartments. He recently sponsored a micro-apartment design competition aimed at combating the city's shortage of affordable places for its one- and two-person households.
In some Manhattan neighborhoods, upwards of 70% of households consist of singles or couples, according to Eric Bunge, a partner in of nARCHITECTS.
The cityrecently awarded Bunge's firm a contract to develop a complex of 55 micro-apartments ranging from 250- to 370-square feet. When it opens in 2015, it will be the first micro-apartment complex built in Manhattan since 1955, when the city banned new studios of under 400 square feet. Rents will probably be in the low $2,000s and the building will offer communal living areas, including dens, a rooftop garden, and a fitness room, he said.
Many modern micro-apartments have innovative, efficient designs marked by flexible features. Dining room tables turn into beds. Excess vertical spaces hold shelves. Banquette lids open for storage space.
Panaromic's recently completed 23-unit building includes a "Murphy Bed" that flips up and leaves a dining table behind that can seat five people, a work area, storage, exterior space, and Internet access -- all within 295 square feet. The kitchens have refrigerators, dishwashers and microwaves, but no conventional ovens.
Somewhat surprisingly, many seniors have moved into the new micro-apartments, said Potter. These empty-nesters seek to downsize from their full-sized homes, looking for an affordable, less high maintenance option.
No matter what your age, micro-apartments can take some getting used to -- unless you're already living in tight quarters. "We had a Japanese newspaper come and write a story about our apartments," said Kennedy. "Their conclusion was 'This is not a small space.'"
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