The Madden Real Estate Blog

New Year's Resolutions to Help You Sell Your Alaskan Home

Posted by Stacy Harvill on Friday, December 17, 2021 at 11:00 AM By Stacy Harvill / December 17, 2021 Comment

Many homeowners in Alaska are now realizing the positive direction in which the market is heading— and as a result, plan to sell their homes in 2022. Low mortgage rates are said to continue, as well as steady home value appreciation, and an increasing number of motivated homebuyers.

If you’re ready to sell in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or the surrounding communities this coming year, here are three home seller’s resolutions that can help bring you success in 2022.

Appeal to buyers online
As your real estate experts in Alaska, Madden Real Estate has a strategy for seeking out homebuyers in the first place they look— online. Listing photos are especially important to grabbing a buyer’s attention. Staying away from the...

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Homebuyer Help: What It Takes to Qualify for a Mortgage in Alaska

Posted by Stacy Harvill on Friday, December 3, 2021 at 9:54 PM By Stacy Harvill / December 3, 2021 Comment

When it comes to buying a home in Alaska, you would be surprised by the number of potential buyers that sit back because they do not think they will qualify for a mortgage. However, the reality is that qualifying for a mortgage is simpler than you think and as a result, you are missing out on the many benefits of homeownership!

If you're sick of renting in Alaska, given the increasing costs each year, and are ready to settle into a place of your own, now is the time! Don't allow yourself to put off homeownership any longer, just research the facts.

Consider the following your checklist of what it takes to qualify for a mortgage in the Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole areas:

1. A Down Payment
Did you know nearly half of all ...

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