The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

5 Steps to Take After Moving to a New Home in Alaska

No matter where you live—Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole—the upcoming spring season is often a busy time to buy a new home. The weather is warming up, you can take advantage of mortgage rates before they rise again, and and you can settle into your new property before the summer starts.

However, with moving also comes waves of excitement and nerves that can cause you to forget a few things along the way (more than just an extra box or two!). You can count on Madden Real Estate to make sure your moving process is as stress-free as possible— take the following five steps into consideration as you plan out your move to a new home in Alaska:

Clean the carpets
You never know what kind of dust, dirt or pet dander has accumulated...

Spring Cleaning Projects to Tackle Now in your Alaskan Home

It may be difficult to begin thinking spring when the weather is still quite cold here in Alaska, but inside your home, there are a number of projects you can take on! It’s never too early to tackle spring cleaning and if you’re planning to sell your home in the Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole area this year, buyers will certainly notice and appreciate your efforts!

Below are the most effective spring cleaning projects you can cross off of your list now in your Alaska home:

Clean the windows
Winter brings those long, dark days, but you would be amazed at how much of a difference a simple window washing can do for the light in your home. Clean every window inside and out—if possible—and while you’re at it,...