The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

What to Expect from Your Alaskan Home Inspection

Posted by Stacy Harvill on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12:49 PM By Stacy Harvill / March 30, 2022 Comment

Excitement runs high when you have an accepted offer on your Alaskan home, but what comes next could bring you down if not properly prepared for— the home inspection. The inspection could make or break your deal and is a contingency often written into most offers, meaning the buyer could walk away if the results are less than ideal.

Below are just a few of the items that inspectors will be looking for during their time at your property in Fairbanks, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond:

1. Structure: Integrity of your foundation, state of windows, doors and frames

2. Grounds: Faulty grading, dilapidated pathways and walks, trees, and any standing water

3. Roof: Defects in shingles, flashing, fascia, gutters, chimney and skylights

4. Interiors...

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Spring Home Projects to Boost Your Alaska Home's Curb Appeal

Posted by Stacy Harvill on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at 10:13 PM By Stacy Harvill / March 17, 2022 Comment

With the weather beginning to warm up and the official start of spring finally here, many homeowners in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and North Pole are looking for ways to improve their property.

But if you're one of those making a home to-do list this spring, it's important to consider the projects that will be worth your while in terms of boosting curb appeal and adding value.

Consider the following home projects that will pay off when it comes time to sell your home in Alaska:

Clean it up
Before you can start on improvement projects like adding new landscaping or painting the shutters, start by giving your home's exterior a good cleaning. Power wash away all of the grime, dirt and mildew that could have built up over the long winter. Wash the windows, inside and...

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