The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

3 Things to Know Before Upsizing to a New Alaskan Home This Year

If you've been considering buying a larger or more luxurious home in Alaska, now is the time to start taking those next steps! Buyer demand is high, which means you could be competing with others for a property, however, with home prices and mortgage rates expected to increase, you won't want to wait any longer.

As your Alaskan real estate experts, Madden Real Estate is here to help you through your next home purchase in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and the surrounding communities— and that means making sure you are an informed buyer, especially when upsizing.

Below are three things you should know about moving up to a new home this year:

Note what you want vs. what you need
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Alaska Home Tasks to Check Off Your List Before Fall

Fall is nearly here! But before the leaves begin to drop from the trees and we finally turn down the AC, there are a few tasks to tackle around your Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and North Pole area homes. From cleaning the gutters to turning off the water to the garden hose, Madden Real Estate has compiled a list of fall home maintenance tasks to add to your to-do list.

Clean out the gutters
To make room for the leaves and debris that will fall into your Alaskan yard this fall, it's important to clean out your gutters now. While you're on the roof, you can also check for any damaged shingles that may have occurred over the summer and take the necessary steps to repair them.

Turn off outdoor water
You probably have your garden hose hooked up and have used it...