Invitation to our open house in Chugiak this Sunday, March 6th. See you there!

Beautiful ranch-style home in Palmer just moments away from the river!

• Price: $318,000
• Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-2352
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6180 S River View Drive Palmer, AK 99645

Beautiful ranch style home built by Troy Davis, just moments away from the river and 4 wheeling trails. Don't let the location fool you it is a quick drive for commuters. Property has a large master suite, upgraded master bath with a tiled shower and tub surround. All bedrooms are a generous size. The kitchen features a large pantry, upgraded appliance, granite counter tops and a huge island.

Just Listed!

Property Type: Single Family

Style: Ranch Traditional

Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 2; Garage:3, Attached, Heated

Year Built: 2013; Sq. Feet: 1,551; Lot size: 1.11 acre

Heat: Forced Air

Features: Waterfront Access; Dishwasher; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; BR/BA on Main Level; CO Detector(s); 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

Another cozy and newly constructed home in Chugiak | First Time Home Buyer!

Price: $498,000
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-2352

18084 Werre Street Chugiak, AK 99567

Home is almost done and there is still room for sweat equity with the partially unfinished basement. The main floor of the home has 3 room, 2 bath and large great room. Downstairs unfinished area has a large media room and is plumed for a 3rd bathroom. There is a ton of storage in this home. Property has bamboo flooring, granite counter tops covered deck. The large master bedroom has HUGE and private bathroom. Master bath features 2 sinks, jetted tub and enclosed shower! The home qualifies for the energy rebate program at Alaska Housing and buyer can apply for the refund credit of a 5*+ energy rated home after closing. Approximately. 1,589 of the basement is unfinished at the listing price. The laundry and utility room will be finished off in the basement. This allows the buyer to build equity. Contact a Realtor for pricing on finishing off the basement. Floor plans are under documents.

Just Listed!

Property Type: Single Family Residential

Style: Ranch

Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 2; Garage: 2, attached

Year Built: 2015; Sq. Feet: 2,232; Lot size: 1.25 acres

Heat: Forced Air

Features: View; Deck/Patio; Fire Service Area; Garage Door Opener; Road Service Area; Home Warranty; In City Limits; DSL/Cable Available;Cable TV; Air Exchanger; Basement; Den &/Or Office; Dishwasher; Disposal; Family Room; Fireplace; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; Workshop; Wired Data; BR/BA on Main Level; CO Detector(s); Jetted Tub; Carpet; Ceiling Fan(s); Hardwood 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 Home Buyer | Newly Built Ranch style home in Chugiak!

Price: $485,000
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-2352

19141 Spruce Crest Drive Chugiak, AK 99567

Ranch style home with basement workshop/flex room area AKA Man Cave. Home offers covered front porch, rear deck with views, office/bedroom, large mud room w/pantry. The master suite features a large walk in closet private bathroom with steam shower, duel sinks and jetted tub. Home has quick access to the highway and is great commuting location. This is a 5* + home, AK housing rebate is available. Floor plans are on documents.

Just Listed!


Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Ranch-Traditional/Raised
Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 3; Garage: 3, attached
Year Built: 2015; Sq. Feet: 2,686; Lot size: 1.25 acres
Heat: Forced Air

Features:  Deck/Patio; Private Yard; Fire Service Area; Garage Door Opener; Road Service Area; Home Warranty; DSL/Cable Available; Cable TV; Basement; Den &/Or Office; Dishwasher; Disposal; Family Room; Fireplace; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; Wired Data; BR/BA on Main Level; CO Detector(s); Jetted Tub; Arctic Entry; Carpet; Ceiling Fan(s); Vaulted Ceiling; Hardwood Flooring; Smoke Detector(s).

We also have vacant lots available.

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com

Enjoy majestic views from this relaxing home in Eaglewood Subdivision, Eagle River!

Price: $349,000
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-9466

19236 Adak Circle, Eagle River, AK 99577

This is a lovely home in the ever popular Eaglewood Subdivision, close to schools, shopping, and military bases. Relax and enjoy the wonderful home with a fully fenced backyard, magnificent views, cozy wood stove, large backdeck, great floor-plan (not a cookie-cutter), and so much more.

Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Two-Story Traditional
Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 2.5; Garage: Attached, Heated
Year Built: 1981; Sq. Feet: 1987; Lot size: 0.29 acres
Heat: Forced Air

Just Listed!



 

Features: Fantastic Mountain Views; Covenant/Restriction; Fenced Yard; Fire Service Area; Home Owner Assoc.; Landscaping; Road Service Area; Home Warranty; In City Limits; DSL/Cable Available; Paved Driveway; Dishwasher; Disposal; Electric; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Refrigerator; Trash Compactor; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; Window Coverings; Wood Stove; CO Detector(s); Washer &/Or Dryer; Carpet; Ceiling Fan(s); 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

A newly-constructed, tri-level home with spacious interiors in Eagle River near downtown Anchorage!

• Price: $480,000
  Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-2923

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6961 Waterfall Drive Eagle River, AK 99577

Moments away from JBER and downtown Anchorage. enjoy the privacy on a 0.94 acre lot. This newly constructed home features an over-sized garage, family room, and living area for the whole family to enjoy. Spacious great room w/upgrades galore. Gorgeous kitchen w/solid surface counters, tons of cabinets, upgraded range, and a huge walk-in pantry. Luxurious master suite and so much more.

Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Tri-Level
Bedrooms: 3; Total Baths: 3.5; Garage:2, Attached, Heated
Year Built: 2014; Sq. Feet: 2,760; Lot size: 0.94 acres
Heat: Forced Air


Just Listed!

Features: Deck/Patio; Private Yard; Garage Door Opener; Road Service Area; Lot-Corner; DSL/Cable Available; Shed; Den &/Or Office; Dishwasher; Family Room; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Sauna; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; CO Detector(s); Carpet; Ceiling Fan(s); 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

A sweet and cozy 2-bedroom home with a nice architecture in Palmer!

Price: $375,000;
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-9466

10931 E Twin Peaks Court Palmer, AK 99654

Home has a new heater and has had several improvements over the last several years. There is a ton of house for the $$$. Seller has recently painted and replaced flooring throughout the house. Newer roof.

Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Ranch-Traditional
Bedrooms: 2; Total Baths: 1.5; Carport:1,
Year Built: 1955; Sq. Feet: 988; Lot size: 0.17 acres
Heat: Forced Air

Just Listed!

• Features: Awesome views; Deck/Patio; Dishwasher; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Refrigerator; Window Coverings; Washer &/Or Dryer.
  
  

  Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

  Keller Williams Alaska Group

  Direct: 907-694-1234

  Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

  www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com

Relax & enjoy amazing panoramic views right on the deck in Anchorage!

Price: $375,000;
Phone#: 907-694-1234 or 907-229-9466

10354 Ridge Park Drive Anchorage, AK 99507

Relax and enjoy this amazing home. You'll love the panoramic views off the newer deck built in 2006. Upgrades galore! Luxurious master suite with cozy fireplace, fenced backyard, family room, tons of storage space, solid surface countertops, S/S appliances, etc. VIEWS, VIEWS, & VIEWS of the mountains, inlet, and city lights.

Property Type: Single Family Residential
Style: Two-Story With Basement
Bedrooms: 4; Total Baths: 3; Garage:2, Attached, Heated
Year Built: 1999; Sq. Feet: 2,053; Lot size: 0.07 acres
Heat: Forced Air

Just Listed!

• Features: Awesome views; Covenant/Restriction; Deck/Patio; Fenced Yard; Fire Service Area; Home Owner Assoc.; Road Service Area; In City Limits; DSL/Cable Available; Paved Driveway; Dishwasher; Electric; Family Room; Fireplace; Microwave (B/I); Range/Oven; Refrigerator; Washr&/Or Dryer Hkup; CO Detector(s); Jetted Tub;Washer &/Or Dryer; Ceiling Fan(s); 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

Increase Your Home Value!

If you’re like most homeowners, you are constantly looking for inexpensive ways to increase the value of your home. Whether you’re looking to sell or just want to spruce things up, getting top dollar for your home doesn’t require an over the top remodel or expensive landscape makeover.

Here are a few quick weekend projects that will add value to your home without breaking the bank.

A Cabinet Makeover 
The kitchen is often the most important and used room in the house. If your cabinets are scratched or the color is outdated, a couple cans of paint with a new finish often can turn even the dullest of cabinets around. Updating cabinet hardware is also an easy way to change the overall appearance of your kitchen without having to invest a lot of money or time. Plus, there is a wide range of stores and online resources for finding the perfect pulls, knobs, and handles to match your style.

Spruce up Your Curb Appeal
One way to attract potential buyers is to spend some time working on the front of your home. Cleaning or updating your mailbox, putting up new street numbers, and touching up chipped paint are quick inexpensive fixes.

Update your Lighting
If you have outdated lights in your living room or the dining room, consider replacing them with an eye-catching chandelier. Cabinet and track lighting are also ways to quickly update your home and make it feel more modern.

The cost of these home improvements are mere pennies compared to the money you’ll be saving after the value of your home increases.

Different Loan Programs

Shopping for a mortgage to buy your first home can be the best way to get a great deal! Be sure to compare all the costs involved in obtaining a mortgage. Shopping, negotiating, and comparing may save you thousands of dollars in the long run.

These are some of the most common loan types you’ll come across as you search for a mortgage that meets your needs.

Fixed-Rate and Adjustable-Rate Mortgages
These are two of the most popular loan types when buying a home or refinancing your mortgage. Both options are available for conventional conforming loan amounts, jumbo loan amounts, and FHA or VA programs.

FHA and VA Mortgages
Federal Housing Administration (FHA) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) loans are popular homebuyer choices. These loans must meet certain requirements.

Jumbo Loan Option
If you have a higher property value and are able to manage a larger monthly mortgage payment, consider a jumbo, or non-conforming loan. A jumbo loan provides financing for loan amounts higher than the maximum conforming limits, set by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. A “blended jumbo” combines a mortgage and home equity line of credit, and may provide greater payment flexibility.

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.

Landscaping Gone Wild!

When it comes to you may want to have landscaping that is beautiful and ornate.  This could still mean different things for different people. Above all of it there are still things to consider!

Trees - when they are planted they are usually small so that you can't predict potential issues. Will it hit power lines? Will it block visibility to your driveway of cars trying to exit?  Is it going to create any issues with root growth.  There is plenty to consider, so try to think through placement.

Shrubs - will they grow tall or wide? Will they hinder any visibility? Do they lose foliage so that it will be bare certain times of year? Will they bud and cause a smell that you enjoy? Again - plenty of things to play attention to!

Flower beds - are they on top or in front of any electrical boxes or water meters? If so make sure they are visible to the eye and you plant items accordingly so that they don't ruin stuff to be able to do their job.

All these things are great - but are they going to be as amazing in a couple years?

What is your One Thing?

“Have you ever wondered if everyone has the same number of hours in a day? Why do people seem to get more done than others? Are they putting in longer hours or are they not taking vacations? Are their personal life suffering?

The truth is, it's not that we have too little time to do the things we need to do, it's that we feel the need to do too many things in the time we have.

The people who achieve extra ordinary results don't achieve them by working more hours, they achieve them by getting more done in the hours they choose to work.” Nani Palmer

Les Bailey & Associates Real Estate Team

Keller Williams Alaska Group

Direct: 907-694-1234

Toll Free: 1-800-784-2912

www.LesBaileyAndAssociates.com

Video to Sell Your Home

If you have been checking out our website you can see that we are using video for some of our clients. This is another medium that is gaining popularity as people like to do as much homework as they can before they step into a realtor's office or into the actual home.

According to trulia.com “90% of home buyers and sellers start the process online.”  When it comes to standing out - why not try what the newest craze is and that is video.  When it comes to the making of the actual video know that most of us are not professional video personnel, but we can do our best. The actual house itself is still going to be what seals the deal.

Regardless of video, pictures, or walk through, the same basic principles will apply. You will want to clean the house and make it as open as possible. Stage the house to what will show off the features that are highly sought after. You want to still keep it as neutral as possible and not overloaded with personal features.

Why not try something new if you have a house that needs to be sold.  Meeting people where they are is always a benefit to you selling your house and getting it seen. Check one out below:

Down Payment Funds

When it comes to saving for a down payment it seems like a daunting task if you have not been saving since your first paycheck. Don’t get discouraged – there are still changes you can make, it just takes some dedication and discipline depending on your time frame!

If you are by yourself, or a young couple with no kids – why not downsize now? Move from that two or three bedroom apartment to a one bedroom apartment? Save the difference monthly in an interest baring account. This will also cut down on your monthly expenses to add to the savings.

Get a second job. No one likes to hear that, but why not choose a job related to one of your hobbies? That way the extra time you are spending away from the house is enjoyable and not miserable, otherwise it isn’t worth it. Don’t sacrifice your sanity for this.

Sell those items you no longer need. You bought a treadmill that is holding clothes that need to be ironed. You have golf clubs that have not seen a golf ball since you had the idea to start! These are all things that may not seem like a lot, but as you get rid of them and add them to that savings account – they can make a difference!

Other simple tricks – eat at home, bring your lunch, carpool, or go to the library. Everything you do adds up and can lead you to the house of your dreams!

New Construction Trends

As the world changes and trends evolve – new construction sees a change in items that appear on floor plans, and disappear in floor plans. Here are some of those that have started to appear more and more.

Large is in. Garages, closets, kitchen, and pantries. People want large garages to give their toys more room, or provide more space for those who want to work indoors but not in the house. Closets are becoming large for the all in one feel. Organizational built-ins create a need for less furniture and less clutter. Kitchens and pantries go hand-in-hand and they have to be readily available to feed the masses.

Media and resource centers (home office space). These items are starting to trend do to the age of telecommuting, entrepreneurs, and “stay-cations.” People want to do as much as possible from home to cut costs, and enjoy the place they live in, with enough separation from the look of a created space in the home. Making it part of the plan from the beginning allows these types of spaces to work.

Along with media and resource centers, people like the hidden electronics. More simply put, people don’t want to see wires. Elaborate electrical plans are coming into play to make sure the living space does not get tangled with wires, but filled with connectivity.

With different trends on the rise – what would you put as a must have in a new building if that is the route you will be taking?

New Builds Have Advantages

Sometimes you want to buy an already established home so that you can move right in and go from the day it is yours. New home builds have some upsides to them as well even if it isn’t ready the day you close.

You have the ability to personalize and customize your home from the start. There are plenty of upgrades, design choices, and color ideas that can really make this house your new home.

Your home with be up-to-date with all codes and safety features. This will allow for your house to pass inspections without any fixes if done right! This should set your mind at ease instead of waiting for the list of things to be fixed to come back.

Maintenance and repairs should be almost non-existent during the first couple year or so. The items they are using are brand new, and most likely energy efficient or green. This will end up saving you instead of costing you.

Builders most often times provide a warranty. Warranties are good. When you buy an established home the previous seller may opt to buy you a warranty the first year, but that is if you are lucky. Within reason there might be some things to go wrong as the house settles and gets “lived in” so builders are happy to make adjustments to make them right.

There are other benefits to new builds are we are more than happy to help you get the answers to your questions. Give us a call and let us help you decide what is right for you.