Gorgeous Anchorage Home in a Great Neighborhood. The Best Move You'll Ever Make!

Price: $270,000;
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-2352

6930 Creekview Loop Anchorage, AK 99507

Home is in an easy commuting location, close to UAA and Hospital. Features a fenced-in yard, open living room and vaulted ceilings. Master has a large walk in closet. This is not a drive by home get inside and see what this home has to offer you. Easy to show.

Property Type: Condominium
Style: Two-Story Traditional
Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 2; Garage:2, Attached
Year Built: 2007; Sq. Feet: 1,602;
Heat: Forced Air

Just Listed!

Features: View; Deck/Patio; Fenced Yard; Fire Service Area; Garage Door Opener; DSL/Cable Available; Paved Driveway; Cable TV; Dishwasher; Disposal; Fireplace; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Refrigerator; Telephone; Washer &/Or Dryer; Ceiling Fan(s); Vaulted Ceiling;Smoke Detector(s)

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com

Keep Your List Realistic

Buying a house! When you first think about this you start to think of everything that you could possible want in a home. You start to look and your list extremely short.  Not enough houses that fit the bill? Do you have a list of must have’s a mile long? Are they realistic? Are they keeping you from your first home purchase? Lets review.

Let us start with the simple fact that you must be able to afford whatever house you find yourself wanting.  Going through and making sure you only look at houses within your price range should be your first priority. What good is having a house if you can’t afford anything else, right? Avoid disappointment if you can.

Do you know what kind of area you want to live in? A community with yards? Townhouse? Condo? This will help you narrow your list or create a few more to add to your list. No one wants nosy neighbors or loud neighbors. If you want a house with a picket fence – do not settle for gated townhouse living.

Commute – are you willing to drive or no? Sometimes this alone can make or break what you look at. DO you want to be able to walk to work? Think of what type of area this would be. You may want small town living, but find your drive time to work is 45 minutes to make this possible. Do you care to have a longer drive for peace and quiet?

View - Do you want to have buildings to look at or trees? Mountains or shopping centers? Don't forget to think about cars coming and going and foot traffic. This place may have a view that is only beautiful when school is in session and there are no kids walking to and from.

These couple of things can be helpful in narrowing your search even though they seem like pretty broad topics.

Just Listed! Nice condominium, sweet and simple with fenced backyard & a great southern exposure in Anchorage!

Price: $165,000;

Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-982-1233

8542 Moss Court Anchorage, AK 99504

This condo features a fenced in back yard and great southern exposure. This well kept home has many updates and features.

Property Type: Condominium; Style: Townhouse Style
Bedrooms: 2; Total Baths: 1.5
Year Built: 1982; Sq. Feet: 1,120; Heat: Forced Air

Just Listed!

Features: Fenced Yard; Fire Service Area; DSL/Cable Available; Ground Floor Unit; Dishwasher; Electric; Fireplace; Range/Oven; Refrigerator; W &/or Dryer Hookup; CO Detector(s); Carpet; Laminate Flooring.

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com

First Time Mistakes to Avoid

It is easy to assume that in busying a house - you know what the right thing to do is, but you would be shocked at some of the moves that are actually not for the good that you might be doing already! There are so many things to consider when buying a house and not all of them are as obvious as you would think. That is why having a knowledgable real estate agent on a good team such as Les Bailey and Associates is helpful!

Thinking that you should pay off all that credit card debt that you have to qualify for a house. You may want to stop putting everything that you have into paying that off. To really understand what we mean - watch this video from Yahoo Finance Guru Trevor Curran HERE.

You can easily fall in love with a house that is very well your dream house. Making sure that you are  staying within your budget. Don't let your head run as fast as your emotions do when you find everything you want in one place. Remember buying a home creates additional expenses not included in the purchase price.

Know the difference between what you are pre-qualified for and pre-approved for. There is a difference and we can help. This is one of the single most worst mistakes made. People forget that you can qualify for something and still get denied.

Not using a realtor. We may be biased, but keep in mind, they know what they are doing, this is what they are in the business of doing. They can help negotiate pricing, counter bids, add things you missed into the contract, and take care of organizing the closing. Since the seller pays the commission, it is at no cost to you. You have nothing to lose when gaining some help from experienced professionals.

First Timer?

Are you thinking about buying your first home? If this is your first time looking into the Alaskan real-estate market, it can be a bit overwhelming. Knowing where to start and what needs more attention than other things - can be hard!

Alaska is a beautiful state and has many styles and sizes of homes available.  Knowing what you want is a great way to start. Keep these few tips in mind when hitting the market regardless of where you start:

• Start saving ASAP for your down payment.

• Get pre-qualified, that way you know what you can afford.

• Drive around different neighborhoods where you can see yourself living.

• Make a list of the top 3 things that are a must for your new home.

• How will you use your future home… to entertain? For your children or future children? Do you have pets?

• Know if you want a fixer-upper or something move in ready.

• Be open minded. You may not get your first choice, but your second one may be a perfect fit!

Here at Les Bailey and Associates, our team can guide you through the home buying process every step of the way. Just give us a call to start the process of understanding!

A nice horse property in Wasilla filled with wondrous features. This home is a masterpiece!

Price: $420,000;

Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-9466

1575 N Meadow Lakes Loop Wasilla, AK 99623

Beautiful custom home situated on private 11.65 acre horse property. Outbuildings include barn with corral, Tack shed, shed, greenhouse. All BR's upstairs, super cool bonus room above garage can be another office or BR, workout room, etc. Upgrades include in-floor heat, hardwood floors, wired for data and surround sound, additional bonus room in attic (not included in SQ) for kids or storage.

Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Two-Story Traditional
Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 2.5; Garage:2, Attached, Heated
Year Built: 2003; Sq. Feet: 2,697; Lot size: 11.65 acres
Heat: In-floor Heat

Just Listed!

• Features:Awesome views; Barn/Shop; Deck/Patio; Private Yard; Fire Service Area; Garage Door Opener; Horse Property; Landscaping;Greenhouse; Road Service Area; RV Parking; Motion Lighting; Storage Space/Unit; DSL/Cable Available; Paved Driveway; Shed; Air Exchanger; Den &/Or Office; Dishwasher; Electric; Family Room; Fireplace; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven;Refrigerator; Telephone; Washer&/Or Dryer Hookup; Window Coverings; Workshop; Wired Data; CO Detector(s); Jetted Tub; Wired Audio; Carpet;Hardwood Flooring; Smoke Detector(s).

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com