The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

3 Things to Do Before Buying Fixer Upper Homes in Alaska

So, you think you want to buy a fixer upper home in Alaska? While your dreams of renovating a property may be driven by what you've seen on real estate or home improvement television shows, it's important to remember that the reality of updating a home from start to finish can be much more time-consuming, tedious, expensive, and drawn-out than you realize.

As your local real estate experts in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond, I am sharing below three things to do before you commit to buying fixer upper homes in Alaska this year:

Research the location
Not only should you research the location of a home before purchasing, but also look into the zoning. What you may not know is that every community has zoning districts and restrictions surrounding what can and cannot be done to homes within...

How to Prepare Your Alaskan Home for a Showing in Minutes

Spring is almost here! And if you've decided to list your Alaskan home, it may seem like your to-do list grows longer and longer. You will need to start searching for a new home, clearing the clutter and packing up to make your move easier when the time comes. But it doesn't end there! One more added stress for you may be keeping your home buyer ready for showings.

There are dozens of little tasks you can check off to prepare your home for a showing in minutes and as your local Alaska real estate experts, Madden Real Estate is sharing a few with you below!

Mop or vacuum
Complete a quick cleaning of the floors in your entryway, kitchen and bathrooms. If necessary, spot clean debris on the floor with a sponge or towel.

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