The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

Guide to Spring Cleaning Your Home in Fairbanks, Eagle River, Anchorage, Palmer Alaska

With spring just around the corner, Alaskan residents are ready for a fresh start. Many will begin home improvement projects, boost curb appeal, clear out the old clutter and most importantly, start the process of spring cleaning. Not only will spring cleaning help to scrub away the dull effects of winter, but it can make a big difference in the eyes of a homebuyer. 

Regardless if you're planning to sell your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla or North Pole this year, consider this your guide to spring cleaning and giving your property a much needed face lift.

Start by getting organized
Just like with any project involving...

Alaskan Real Estate Market: Common First-time Homebuyer Mistakes

2015 has been called the "Year of the First-time Homebuyer" for many reasons— lower interest rates, pent-up demand, new low down payment mortgages and rising rents. Many Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer residents will jump into the real estate market this year and quickly find it can be an overwhelming and challenging experience. 

The team at Madden Real Estate is here to help! Not only can we help prepare you to buy a home in Alaska, but we can also walk you through the process to ensure you do not run into these common first-time homebuyer mistakes:

Mistake #1: Not Knowing How Much You Can Afford
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5 Things to Avoid When Selling Your Home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Palmer, Eagle River Alaska

As we get closer to March, Alaska homeowners tend to start thinking seriously about moving to a new home. The new year can often trigger a desire for a change of scenery and thus, the coming months will be busy for both homebuyers and sellers. Right now, both sides of the real estate fence are preparing to take the market by storm and it all starts with getting organized.

You may have started your "spring cleaning" early, conducted an "edit" of your furniture and belongings, begun to think about how to stage your home for buyers— but have you thought about what not to do? Madden Real Estate, as your local Alaskan real estate experts, can provide you with the steps necessary for home seller success, as well as fill you in on what to avoid as you ...

Homebuyers in Fairbanks, Anchorage, North Pole: 4 Tips for Getting the Best Mortgage

There are many moving parts to the home buying process aside from securing a mortgage—house hunting, selling your current home, saving for a down payment— and you may not be focusing enough of your attention on finding the best loan. In addition, if you're a first-time homebuyer in Alaska or have simply been out of the market for a while, understanding the mortgage terms and conditions can be difficult enough. Madden Real Estate is here to guide you every step of the way, including partnering you with the best local financial experts.

But before you sign any mortgage-related documents, here are four tips to ensure you're getting the best loan for your home in ...