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Homes &Real Estate
Seller’s closing costs. . . . . . . . . 2
Building within the laws . . . . . 2
Selecting Arctic windows . . . . 3
Get ready to sell . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Choose a professional to help you . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Gardens and houseplants . . . 6
Common turn-offs . . . . . . . . . . 7
Landscaping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preparing for your open house. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Buying your first home . . . . . 10
Inspect your home . . . . . . . . . 11
Dealing with neighbors . . . . 13
Realtor bios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
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2 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Doug Welton
Closing costs are important and an unavoidable part of a transaction. Few sell-
ers give much thought to closing costs. Closing costs refer to all of the taxes, fees and costs required to close a real estate transaction. Ask your Realtor for the traditional breakdown of what you are expect-ed to pay in closing costs and what portion the buyer pays when you list your home. This information will be handy when you are consid-
your net proceeds. Generally the buyer and seller split closing costs, or are negotiated. Then there are lender’s and owner’s title insur-ance premiums, transfer taxes, mortgage taxes, and documentary taxes. If the transaction is in a hot Market the seller may require the buyer to pay a greater portion than usual. In a down market, the buyer usually negotiates to have the sell-er pay a bigger portion or some-times all of their closing costs. It’s also not uncommon to even have
closing costs, taxes and fees added into the price so they don’t have to come up with cash to pay.
of typical closing costs faced by sellers:
• Escrow/attorney fees: Some states require third-party escrow companies handle real estate clos-ings, while others dictate attorneys perform the function. Title compa-nies, title agents, lenders, brokers, and even real estate agents are
allowed to handle closing and/or escrows depending on the state. the fees are usually split between the buyer & seller.
• Title Insurance: There are usually two types of title insurance that must be purchased, the “lend-ers’’ policy and the “owners” poli-cy. Usually either a title company or in some states a lawyer will re-search the title to make sure there are no liens against the property or
protect the lender and new owner for the full value of the property. Usually, the seller pays for the owner’s policy and the buyer pays for the lender’s policy. This is often referred to as clearing title.
• Transfer or documentary taxes: These are paid either to the state, county, city or a combination depending on the state. This is where the government agency gets their share of the transaction. This is also known as a reconveyance tax.
• Recording fee: The fee for recording the deed, which shows ownership of the property.
• Settlement or closing fee: This is usually split between the seller and buyer and covers the costs charged by the escrow company, lawyer or whoever handles the
• Brokerage commission: The fee you contractually agreed to pay for the selling of your home.
• Septic inspection: If you have a septic tank, it will likely be required by sales contract to have
Seller’s closing costs
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By Chelle CorderoCREATORS.COM
Make sure you know what you are permitted to do before you build or reno-
vate your home. Checking with your local municipality is one of the most important steps you can take before you pick that hammer up. Local laws regulate the use of your property, the size and height of the structure you can build, how close you can build to the edge of your property and even the aesthetic touches you add. There
may be restrictions on home-based businesses depending on product,
business may bring into your neigh-borhood.
Learn when you need permits to renovate an existing structure, such as a detached garage or the building you live in. Smaller one-story build-ings like sheds often do not need building permits, but may need to be placed within certain boundaries on your property. You might be able
Building within the lawsWhat you need to know before you pick up a hammer
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 3Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Great Land Window
In Alaska, we ask a lot of our windows. They must seal tightly yet be operable every day of the year. They must let in light, retain heat,
and provide egress - all without becoming fogged or frosted. Failing at any of these leaves us re-gretting our selection for years to come. Modern windows are steeped in advanced technology but common-sense is more than enough to make an appropriate selection. Choosing the proper Frame, Style, and Insulted Glass are the keys to a warm and durable window.
1. Frame/Sash Material: Selecting the
-tablish the strength, performance, and longevity of the window. The most common choices are Vinyl plastic, Wood, and Pultruded Fiberglass. Vinyl is the least expensive but has the lowest strength and is subject to the greatest thermal distortion (due
Wood frames have an aesthetic appeal but tend to shrink and swell with humidity and are susceptible to rot, mold, and mildew. Pultruded Fiberglass is more expensive, but due to its high content of
internally insulated. It is also impervious to mois-ture and rot. Ideal for Alaska: Insulated Pultruded
Fiberglass Frame/Sash2. Window Styles: Each opening style exists
for a reason and not all make good arctic windows. The common styles are Slider, Casement/Awning
seal to enable them to slide back and forth. Crank windows open outward and have the slimmest frames but only a moderately tighter seal. These have locks along one side and a crank mechanism for closure. They are susceptible to failure because of the force required to turn the crank or operate the closure mechanism. Turn/Tilts have the stron-gest frames and the tightest seal but are slightly more expensive than other windows. They have a single handle that engages numerous locking mechanisms distributed along the four sides of the window. Turn/Tilt windows tilt for ventila-tion, turn inwards for cleaning, and have the most dependable escape capability. Ideal for Alaska: Turn/Tilt Window
3. Insulated Glass Unit (IGU): The IGU
cost and is responsible for the comfort of the space near the window. The parts that make up the IGU
Spacer, and inert Gas Filling. LowE coatings are metallic particles applied to the glass panes. These coatings are what allow the glass to trap or repel radiant heat from the sun. A South-facing window and North-facing window should be made with
a minimal cost, but a major impact, so appropriate selection is critical for the comfort of the room. Most windows are shipped up from the Lower 48 and are made with LowE coatings that are ideal
ours. The Spacer separates the glass panes and contains the Gas Fill. Windows begins to fog when the seal between the spacer and glass fails, allow-
in. The common Spacer materials are Aluminum,
lowest cost but conducts the most heat and has the highest failure rate. Foam conducts less heat but also has a high failure rate due to its porous nature and susceptibility to thermal distortion. SS spacers are no more expensive than foam but much stron-ger. This allows them to be made very thin so they conduct only minimal heat. They have the lowest failure rate because they have the greatest strength and the lowest thermal distortion so the sealant between the Spacer and the Glass is less likely to
gas which acts as the insulation between the panes. The ideal amount of argon is about ½” between each glass pane. Ideal for Alaska: Triple-pane / Double LowE / SS Spacer / Argon Gas Fill
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4 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Rich HarterSTARS & STRIPES REALTY
The home selling process can seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. This article
describes the
your home ready to sell. The more preparation you do beforehand, the better price you’ll get for your home. Take a critical look at your house
When selling a home, you need to look at it from the perspective of a potential buyer. Are there obvious
-lems that you have grown accustomed to will leap out at potential buyers. Fix everything prior to listing. If
you’re worried about possible repairs for larger problems such as an old roof or a broken heating and cool-ing system, it can pay to get a home inspection so you know what needs work. Taking care of those larger
issues yourself before putting your home on the market can mean
less negotiating later.
What about the appearance of
the décor need an
painting or mak-ing minor changes to update problem areas. Rearrang-ing the furniture or buying new furniture or slip-covers can quickly
change a room. Even if you don’t need updating, a fresh coat of paint helps both the inside and outside of your
house look better and cleaner. Just be sure to choose neutral colors that will appeal to many buyers, Remember. Just because you like or love a feature about your home does not mean that a potential buyer will have the same feeling , its about what potential buy-ers are wanting and a fresh look and feel is a great start. Curb appeal
Starting at the curb, is your home
and lawn. Trim your hedges, edge your loan, pull weeds, pressure wash the driveway and front walk. Plant
the front door. Keep your front porch swept and clear of any outside clutter. Replace a worn-out welcome mat. Paint the front door. If you have a storm door, clean the glass. Check to make sure all outdoor lights are work-ing, especially the porch and walkway light.
In your backyard, put all your tools and work equipment out of site. If you have power tools or lawn equipment you don’t use frequently, put it in storage or at a friend’s house.
Make sure any swing sets and out-door furniture are clean and in good repair. That goes for the deck as well – repair any rotted wood, especially on steps. Clean and de-clutter the inside
that you should do when selling a home is to clean and de- clut-ter inside. Home selling requires a thorough spring cleaning – the
carpets, everywhere. You want your home to shine. You may even consid-er hiring a cleaning service to do this if you are short on time. And remem-ber, once your home is clean, keep it that way. When your home is on the market, make sure you vacuum, mop and clean your kitchen and bath-rooms every few days.
You also want your home to be free of clutter when selling it. Go through each room and pinpoint the piles of clutter that have built up, and be ruthless. In your living areas, get organized by storing what needs to be stored and throwing away the rest.
Proper preparation gets your home ready to sell
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 5Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Ginger Orem
In my 20 years of selling real estate I’ve had the honor of assisting a number of
clients with pur-chasing multi-mil-lion dollars’ worth of real estate. Each transaction is unique to itself with various areas of research and ne-gotiation. Research is crucial to make sure purchasers are
property for years to come. Negotiations are necessary to assure that they get the best price.
to a successful transaction is to choose the right real estate professional. You want someone who will be your represen-tative and advocate. There are many
great Realtors in the Fairbanks area to choose from. An excellent way to locate the right one for you is to ask your friends, family and co-workers
for personal recom-mendations of Real-tors they’ve worked with and had a good experience with. Then make appointments with a few of those recommended Real-tors to decide who you feel the most com-fortable with. Keep in mind that the best Realtors are going to be the busiest so be prepared to wait a few days to a week for that appointment. It will be worth the wait in the long run.
Unless you are purchasing a home with cash you will also need to choose a mortgage lender. You can choose an online out
important reason to choose a local lender is that they may be able to
lenders such as the Alaska Housing First time Homebuyer program. The right lender will guide you to the best mortgage product depending on your circumstances as well as the best interest rate. With the currently record low interest rates most lend-ers will be competitive on rates but you will also want to choose a lender that can close your transaction in a
situation the lender chosen by the Buyer can be a persuading factor as
A lender with a good reputation puts a Sellers mind at ease if they are
-cation or ability to close in a timely manner. Your Realtor will be happy
mortgage lender for you.There are many decisions need-
ed to assure a successful real estate transaction. The right Realtor and
the right Mortgage lender are a good start but then the real work begins. You need to decide what type of home, what area you desire, what school district, how far from work do you want to live, what are the costs of utilities for a property, are there concerns of pollution or water contamination, is there a concern of arsenic, nitrates or radon, is there permafrost or construction concerns and the list goes on. Make sure when you’re ready to purchase real estate that you surround yourself with
best advice so that hopefully you will make the right decisions when it comes to your real estate invest-ment.
Ginger Orem CRS, ABR Crown Real Estate AK. Inc.
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6 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Angie HawksGROWER & MANAGER OF HAWKS
GREENHOUSE
If you’ve lived in the interior for any time you’ve noticed that the long, dark days of winter take
their toll on our bodies, relation-ships, diets and work environment. Let’s face it, this winter was mild but normally it’s no picnic. With cold temperatures and the lack of light, we feel stressed and can have such low energy levels sometimes we want to hibernate like the bears. But plants can help make our lives so much better.
Studies have shown that plants clean and refresh the air indoors, increase productivity at work, add color to an otherwise white winter, and evoke a sense of calm in our
increase property values, help sell homes, reduce noise and dust, in-
garden fresh produce and add to our overall well-being.
The other thing you’ve noticed
about life in Interior Alaska is that once the snow starts to melt, we put
of our soon to be well lit days. So simplicity is key to adding plants to our life. Here are some ways we’ve found to apply the “KISS” method to plants in your life:Garden:
1. Plant what you’ll eat. Sounds simple but when you’re buying seeds & plants it’s easy to want to be adventurous and grow veggies you think “little Johnny” will eat. He won’t. Devoting space to some-thing that may get eaten is space that could be used for something that will get eaten.
2. Container gardens really work! Grow much in small spaces. Less weeding. Use Earth boxes, 5 gal. buckets, tires, wash tubs, even Bun-ny Boots. Add drainage holes, good soil and time released fertilizer and your all set.
3. Water is important. Make sure it’s near by and easily accessible. Sprinklers in a timer are great for
root crops. Just check the system once in a while. If you have rusty water, check weekly. Flooding or soaker hose in the rows or raised beds works for most crops. Just turn the hose on and go grill some salmon on the BBQ…just remember to come
4. Twenty-four hour days make plants “hungry”. Nutrient dense soil and fertilizer added regularly is key to a bountiful harvest.
5. Get help from friends. Share
second thought they better be really good friends. Indoor Plants:
1. Check the soil for moisture using the best moisture meter on the
you water when the soil is dry, not every Friday. Water thoroughly, allow soil to drain and remove any excess water in saucers. This helps prevent root rot and pest problems.
2. Repot in the spring or fall in two to four inch larger pots. For instance a 4” potted plant into a 6-8” pot.
3. In winter, feed once a month. In summer, feed twice a month.Trees & Shrubs:
1. Grow the varieties that work in our area.
Buying and planting trees just because they have a year guarantee not only wastes your time but also
could have grown.
leaves in the spring, trim them. Li-lacs are the exception. They need to be trimmed just after bloom so they
3. Water about one gal. per foot of height for new planted trees & shrubs once weekly. Established
weather conditions occur.If you would like more informa-
tion on adding plants to your life stop by one of our areas local nurs-eries and glean from the years of gardening experience that we have to
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 7Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Opal WeltonABSOLUTELY ALASKAN REAL ESTATE SERVICES
ften times, people may inadvertently make mistakes that can cost them when it comes to securing their dream home or their
home that just won’t sell. The potential exists for buyers to
-erative seller can go a long way towards possibly getting a price reduction, negotiating closing costs, repairs or chattel, etc. As you are on your quest for buying a home, consider these common mistakes.
Sellers who hang out: As soon as a buyer sees the seller in the house, it in-stantly becomes much more difficult for them to envision themselves living there, it is uncomfortable opening up clos-et doors, etc., and difficult to express their thoughts about how this house might be exactly what they’re looking for. If you cannot leave the home, give buyer’s their space and a chance to walk around and consider what they like and/or dislike about your home, without having you
lurk and, let’s be real, eavesdrop nearby. Messy house: Life gets hectic, and it’s dif-
ficult to keep up with things like laundry, dishes and other cleaning tasks. When you decide to sell your home, it’s important that you keep your home in tip-top shape. Remember, your home is competing with dozens of others, so
first impressions really do count!
Over priced home: The average buyer won’t even bother looking at a property if the asking price is clearly high and off base compared with other similar, nearby homes for sale; they’d rather sit tight and wait . The only opinion when it comes to price is the mar-ket’s opinion. You need to price to sell from the
beginning. Determine a price that is supported by the data on how much nearby similar homes have recently sold for. You’ll save yourself a lot of time and anguish and get more real interest from serious, qualified buyers.
Extreme lowball offers: No seller can afford to give away their home at a price far
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fers far below the recent sales prices of similar homes in the neighborhood is highly likely to turn them off. And that, in turn, will cause the seller to view the buyer and the offer as disre-spectful and a waste of their time. Not only will they turn down the offer, but they may not even bother with a counteroffer, making any further efforts at securing that home difficult.
Bashing the home: Buyers who start bad-mouthing the place and/or the neighbor-hood in hopes of getting a lower asking price by saying something like: ‘the house down the street just sold for much lower than the asking price of this house’, or expressing the need to rip out the entire kitchen before you’d even consider moving in to a seller who happens to be at home during the showing are at risk for turning the seller off right away. Bad-mouthing to the seller won’t work to get you a lower price. Discuss your concerns after the showing.
~Best wishes and happy house hunting!
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8 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Lori Peterson
Planting a LawnSite Preparation:1. Remove debris from area to be planted.2. Rough grade lawn site. Improve drain-age if necessary.3. Add soil amend-ments such as peat moss, compost, topsoil if needed.4. Rototill to a depth of 4–6”. Till in 2 directions.5. Rake out rocks and debris.6. Drag a weighted platform over the
smooth.
Seeding:
2. Rake area lightly with a garden rake to create a shallow pattern of furrows.3. Apply grass seed at the recommend-ed rate.4. Roll with a full roller or rake lightly with a grass rake. You will need to roll the soil if your foot sinks while standing on it.5. Keep seed bed moist with frequent light watering, taking care not to
disturb the seed. After germination is complete, watering should be more saturating but less frequent. This will
encourage deeper rooting.6. When grass reaches 2–3” tall, be-gin mowing with a sharp mower.7. Fertilize again 4–6 weeks after seeding.Planting TreesSoil Preparation:1. Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the root ball.2. Amend the soil that is removed by mixing in organic matter such as peat moss or processed steer manure, up to 1/3 of soil volume.3. A transplant fertilizer, superphos-phate, or bone meal should also be added to stimulate root growth.4. Thoroughly water plants several hours before transplanting.5. Plant during mild temperatures.6. Plants balled in burlap should be planted with the burlap left around the root ball for support. Fiber pots
also should be planted directly in the ground after cutting away the pot rim and making a few cuts up the side.5. Cut the twine around the top of the burlap root ball.6. Support it with stakes, padding the ties to protect the bark. Remove after 2 years.Annual FlowersSoil Preparation:1. The soil needs rich humus material. The fertilizer can be granular, water soluble, or timed released. There needs to be good drainage and proper pH.2. Some plants prefer a sunny or shady location. It is best to look at the plant tag to determine what type of light the plant requires.SHADE LOVERS:Begonia, Lobelia, Fuchsia, Hypoestes,
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Fairbanks Daily News-Miner 9Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Phil Ringstad
A to selling your house
or condo. Pro-spective buyers want to see your home in “show-place” condition. Most buyers select their home based on emotion and then justify the decision with facts, so it’s im-portant to make the house look great. Remember, you have just a few seconds to create a winning
to prepare your house for sale without spending a lot of money, and boost-ing your bottom line and to sell your home quickly;
out fresh towels. Close the lid on the toilets and make sure the bathroom mirrors sparkle.
• Make sure the air is fresh. That doesn’t mean using stinky air fresheners or candles, because some people are allergic to them and it often leaves people thinking that you are trying to cover up the bad odors. It also includes taking out the household trash, cleaning the cat box, washing the dog bed, making sure your animal food is stored in Tupperware, and airing out the beds that people sleep in before making them. You might be used
to the smell of your home, especially if you have pets or if you are a smoker, so if you’re in doubt, ask a good friend to
• If you have pets hire a professional to clean and deodorize your carpets.
You may not notice the pet odor but unless you are an immaculate house cleaner others often will, and this can
especially those with allergies to ani-mals. Check the method of cleaning the carpet cleaning company uses. To get the best deep down cleaning look for a company that uses Van Mounted Hot Water Extraction. This is the method that is recommended by carpet manu-facturers and will give the best results for both odor and overall appearances.
• If your carpets are dingy or tired looking, carpet cleaning again will revive the appearance and let buyers envision their children crawling and
-nies also have tools to attach to their cleaning equipment for hard to clean
can’t get it clean try the professionals to get it looking its best.
-sional that you can bring your blinds to that clean them using an Ultra-Sonic Cleaning Machine. It is fast and will
clean better than possible by other methods and less expensive than purchasing new ones, and remember to look past the blinds and have clean windows to let all the natural light shine in that you can.
home room by room and pack up at
clutter free as possible. Pack the items
clothing, family photos, paperwork and store them outside of the home. You want your prospective buyer to feel like there would be room in the house for
garage sale and make a few bucks while at the same time making your home appear more spacious to a buyer.
-taining this lifestyle, if possible hire a weekly cleaning service during the time you are showing the property so that when you receive those moments notice calls to show your home it is
What to do before your open house
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10 Fairbanks Daily News-Miner Friday, March 28, 2014HOMES & REAL ESTATE
By Simone SlykhousCREATORS.COM
It probably will be the most expensive investment you ever make, but it does not always
have to be the most stressful. Buy-
journey, and with a few tips, it can be less of a hassle.
what you value most about your new home. Square footage, stor-age space and big backyards are all important concerns about the house itself, but they don’t address a lot of lifestyle needs. Do you want to be within walking distance of
a lot of kids around for your chil-
to be miles away from your nearest
before you start going out in the
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To safeguard one of life’s larg-est investments, most Buyers pursue inspections and testing
in addition to a careful review of a Seller’s disclosure information.
An important paragraph in our local Board of Realtors Earnest Money Receipt and Purchase Agreement is the” Right and Duty to Inspect” clause. This clause pro-vides a 15 day right of inspection to the Buyer and outlines the options for action based on the results of the inspections.
Every region of our country has -
cern to homeowners and various
ways to deal with them. Following we will discuss some of the inspections and tests common to our area. Many of the homes built in the Fairbanks North Star Borough were built without inspections during construction or
remodeling and might contain defects. Addi-tionally, building code changes over time and a home that met code at the time of construction might not be in compli-ance with current code.
It is common for a Buyer to have a Home Inspection performed during the 15 day right of inspection. The Inspectors typically in-spect from roof to foun-dation and are looking for situations that prevent the home from
meeting a standard of “safe, sound and sanitary”. Inspectors’ credentials range from; fully licensed Civil Engi-
in. The inspection reports are typically arranged in sections headed “Recom-mended For Immediate Repair” and “For Future Consideration”. Home Inspectors are limited to what is vis-ible and cannot be expected to detect
and other enclosed spaces. A Home -
tional testing based on visual or other cues noted during their inspection. A home inspection typically costs from $500-700.
Radon is a naturally occurring in-visible, tasteless and odorless radioac-tive gas considered harmful in certain concentrations. The only way to know if radon is present in a home is to test for it. Radon testing can be conducted with instrumentation placed by a pro-fessional in the home for a three day or longer period. A read-out provides an average measurement and running data. A written report is provided and the cost averages approximately $250. The ADEC has established thresh-old limits considered unsafe. More information is available online: http://www.uaf.edu/ces/energy/radon and
http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hm-byguid.html
with respiratory problems are par-ticularly wary of homes that contain mold. Mold might be directly visible or might exist but be undetected. Even absent visual evidence of mold you might consider arranging for mold testing. More information is available online: http://makinghouseswork.cchrc.org/2014/how-to-prevent-mold-growth-in-your-home
Many homes in our area are served by wells. Water quality and quantity vary widely. Tests that can be conduct-
hardness, nitrates, arsenic, heavy metals etc. Information on water concerns and tests is available online: https://www.uaf.edu/ces/nrcd/water and http://dec.alaska.gov/eh/dw/index.htm
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If your rooms are furniture-heavy, store what you don’t need or take it to a friend’s house. Go through your bedrooms and put away personal items. Get a head start on packing by thinning out your closets with out-of-season clothing. Pare down your outwear, especially if you have a coat rack near an entrance. Pack away ex-tra coats, shoes, umbrellas and other outdoor gear you won’t need while you’re selling. Problem areas
-ers and organize your cabinets (they
items you can do without – the piles
of storage containers, party serving dishes, and specialty pots and tools you rarely use. The extra room will make your kitchen feel more spa-cious.
In the bathroom, move toothpaste, makeup and other items from the counter to a drawer or cabinet (neatly though, don’t just toss everything
soap on a sparkling clean soap dish (if
away medicine for ailments people don’t care to think about – laxatives, athlete’s foot, etc. Don’t leave your toilet bowl brush or plunger next to the toilet – a better place for those items is your utility closet.
Scrub your tub or shower stall un-til it looks new, and clean it every day
to keep soap scum and mildew away
liner. Limit yourself to one shampoo bottle and one bar of soap or one bottle of shower gel. Use a wash cloth
and replace it after one use. Inspect your towels – only display clean, hole-free towels. If the edges on all your towels are frayed, pick up new, inexpensive ones to display. Utility areas
Mudrooms, basements and laun-dry rooms can be the toughest areas to deal with when selling. Don’t let the project overwhelm you. First, throw away the junk. Then pack items you need but use rarely into storage
bins or boxes and neatly stack them on shelves. Having the area clean and freshly painted is important. If you have pets, make sure food, litter boxes, pet toys and grooming tools
After you’ve prepared your home inside and out, have a friend or neigh-
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it inspected. This can also be paid for directly between the seller and the inspection company.
Buyers pay many more fees with most tied to their loans. The breakdown of these fees is not important to sellers even if they agree to pay some of them as part of the purchase price. Gen-erally, the negotiations will result in a statement such as: “The seller agrees to pay up to $5,000 in buyer’s closing
will vary depending on what was negotiated.
Sellers will also be responsible for some ‘recur-ring’ closing costs. These include mortgage interest on their loan, property tax, homeowner association dues and hazard insurance. The seller is responsible for paying these up until the actual closing date and the buyer from the closing date forward. If the seller has paid for any of these items beyond the closing date, he will be re-imbursed at the closing. You could also be reimbursed for unused heating oil or natural
that will be deducted from the seller’s share include any home warranties you agreed to purchase for the buyer or credits you agreed to give buyer, such as for roof repairs. Federal law requires that sellers and buyers re-ceive a copy of a HUD-1 form outlining all charges in a real estate transaction.
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Stop the commotionHow to deal with noisy neighborsBy Kristen CastilloCREATORS.COM
Whether it’s a loud party, deaf-ening music, a blaring movie, screaming kids or just over-
the-top conversation, noisy neighbors can be irritating.
You can probably deal with the annoyance once in a while, but if the noise is a frequent occurrence, you
Nasty Noise “When you’re living in a communal
environment, it’s not going to be 100 percent ideal all the time,” says Gary Malin, president of Citi Habitats, a sales and rental real estate brokerage.
Apartment and condo residents know the places they call home won’t be noise-free, but there’s an expecta-tion that it won’t be loud all the time.
“In the end, everyone wants quiet enjoyment of their apartment,” says Malin.
Many homeowners have to deal with neighbor noise, too, often from neighbors next door or down the block.
Still, the situation is the same -- unwanted noise and frustrated people who want it to stop.
Document the Nuisance“The biggest challenge is that noise
can be very subjective,” says Debra A. Warren, vice president of client relations for Associa, a community association
person is loud to another. Therefore, the -
sation so that each party can hear and appreciate the needs of others.”
Before you confront your neighbor, make sure you’ve documented the problem. For example, if your neigh-bor hosts a loud party every Friday night, keep track of the dates and
-lems, such as loud music or too many people in the hallway.
Don’t wait to deal with the noise until it’s become a big problem. If you ignore it, neighbors may not realize it’s a problem for you.
“If you know your neighbors personally you can say, ‘I’m sure you’re not aware, but,’” says Malin, who notes, “Many times people don’t realize it’s as loud as it is.”
Confronting the ProblemIf you’ve talked to your neighbor
about the situation, and they’re not respectful of your concerns, “then it is time to address your concern with your landlord,” says Warren.
“Put the landlord on notice,” says Malin. “You want help to do this peacefully.”
In many cases, the landlord will confront the neighbor to help resolve the problem. If the neighbor’s not
responsive, you could ask the landlord for a favor.
“If you’re a good tenant and you’re
apartment in the building,’” suggests Malin.
Frustrated renters and homeown-ers have other options, too. You can
abatement or housing -
tact the police if the noise violates noise laws. An-other option is hiring an attorney to write a cease and desist letter asking the neighbor to stop the racket.
“Noise is really an is-
habits and behaviors,” says Warren, who doesn’t recommend contacting outside parties for help unless it’s really neces-sary. “Third parties can be brought in to assist, but it’s really not their battle unless the problem is se-vere and is impacting the lives within the neighbor-
hood or violating noise ordinances.”
Quiet, Please!When all you want is peace and
quiet, it can be tough not to take things personally.
“You’re trying to come up with a solution to the problem, not be the problem,” says Malin.
Before you confront your neighbor, make sure you’ve documented the problem. For example, if your neighbor hosts a loud party every Friday night, keep track of the dates and times of the noise and specific prob-lems, such as loud music or too many people in the hallway.
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to rebuild a leaning garage one wall at a time without a permit, but if you knock the entire building down, you’ll probably need a permit to rebuild. The same goes for exterior stairs, pati-os, awnings and other add-ons.
Spending a little bit of time visiting your local zoning department can help guide you before you make expensive
rebuilding. Local ordinances might also exist for shrubs, pool decks, hot tubs, driveways, walkways, entrance stairs and accessible ramps. Neigh-borhood associations might also have the power to limit the colors you can paint your house, window dressings you can see from the outside, the col-or of your roof and other ornamental dressings.
Each town has its own rules, which
venues. Generally, the closer you live to developed urban and suburban areas the more rules there are. New
zoning regulations, in 1916. Since then, practically every metropolitan area has put ordinances in place. Fines may be imposed on zoning and
Government agencies and neigh-
borhood associations develop rules and regulations to limit the use of property to commercial, residential or mixed use. There may be stipula-tions that mandate one or two family homes, uniform designs of the struc-tures, setback from the street, ease-ments that allow utilities and passage, how many and what kind of vehicles are permitted, and the placement and lumens of outdoor lighting. If you are building or renovating in a historical neighborhood, you might not be able to touch a historic building or change the overall look of the area.
Many communities develop a mas-ter plan as a guide to future develop-ment and to preserve the quality of an area. Your local government may have separate zoning and planning boards; larger metropolitan areas may have multiple local neighborhood associ-ations. Condominium and co-op de-velopments are often self-governed in addition to local ordinances and laws.
construction and location, building -
ings, etc. Zoning laws are most often formulated by local governments, and building codes are usually adopted from state codes.
Contact your municipal building department, zoning authority and planning board for information. Local contractors might be familiar with local rules, but don’t rely on them to get all of the necessary permits before building. As the property owner, you are the one liable for any infractions and may be subject to substantial
regulations and the building code on-line, as well as proper contact names and numbers. Your local planning board can tell you what your property is already zoned for and the various subcategories that may exist. Zoning is public information, and so it is readily available.
If your needs vary from local laws or you want to add a business or such on site, you can request the combined building departments to reclassify the
any means. It might be a good idea to consult a local attorney who is well versed in the local ordinances when-ever you request a zoning change or begin a large building project. An attorney can answer questions and make sure you build within the letter of the law.COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM
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That’s why you shouldn’t get emotional about your frustrations with loud neighbors. Instead, treat the situation rationally -- like a business deal.
“It’s important to retain your composure through the process to reach an amicable resolution,” says Malin.
Even though you want to maintain good relationships with your neighbors, don’t worry about others’ reactions. You deserve to be happy in your home.COPYRIGHT 2013 CREATORS.COM
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trust your agent, and “if you don’t trust your agent, you’re just working with the wrong one,” says Nelson.
-ible. After you have estab-lished that trusting relation-ship with your agent, allow him or her to facilitate your house hunt, with you leading the way. You should have a
are willing to spend -- in-cluding taxes, homeowners association assessments and utilities -- and the area in which you wish to live. With these pieces of information and your list of values from step one, your real estate agent and you should be ready to venture onward. If the houses you are look-
needs, take a step back and determine what it is that is out of place. If your agent is showing you “dumps,” maybe you need to re-evaluate your
price range. “If property pickings seem slim, tweak the price range you’re using to search for homes -- in directions,” says Nelson. But remember that the higher your price range the more real estate agents tend to venture outside of your range -- to more expensive listings. If your range is relatively low, they tend to stay within a place you’ll feel comfortable.
places because of orange shag carpets, Hello Kitty wallpaper or scary Gothic chandeliers, that issue is addressed next.
not have to be the property in its present condition. Wishing
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end of it, I would just add to drive by in the morning, after dark and also on a weekend. Neighborhoods can often
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lead and older copper piping. Testing is available to determine the presence of lead and/or copper in the home water supply.
The most common Well/septic testing performed includes testing the
the well water for possible contamina-tion. The system is also checked to see it meets required separation guide-lines. The testing standards applicable are determined by the Alaska Depart-
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Fairbanks is fortunate to have a cadre of professionals to provide the expertise necessary to perform and evaluate many of the tests described here. Take the time to speak with your friends, coworkers and family to get recommendations and always check a professional’s credentials.
A sensible Homebuyer will take the time to educate themselves and test for reasonable concerns but should be aware that all testing is a snapshot of that system at the time of testing and changing conditions can impact the system in future. Testing is not a guarantee of future performance.
If you are selling your home it is important to understand what stan-dards your home and its systems are likely to be held to by a prospective Buyer. Discuss with your Realtor the pros and cons of pre-marketing testing.
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Cell: 907-978-2607 Office: 907-452-6387
2 Best-Buy Homes, Ready to Move in!
Rosie Creek Home, 2BR, 1 Bath tucked away in the woods, 1.5 acres, 1871 Baurick Ct.
$99,500
(Co-Listed with Gene
DuVal)
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$129,900 1871
Baurick Court
1520 Goldridge
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Spring into your dedicated Fairbanks Realtors for all your real estate needs! Spring into your dedicated Fairbanks Realtors for all your real estate needs! Spring into your dedicated Fairbanks Realtors for all your real estate needs! Chris Calhoon Real Estate
Chris Calhoon Chris is a decorated Vietnam Veteran who retired as Colonel in the U.S. Army after 23 years service. In 1998, he started Fairbanks’ first exclusive buyers’ brokerage. He will take care of your most
important investment and negotiate the best deal for you.
Call Chris at 456-3401 buyers-brokerage.com
chris@buyers-brokerage.com
Fairbanks First Realty Grace Moore
Call Grace at 590-0306 fairbanks-northpolehomes.com email: gracemoore@alaska.net
Grace Moore knows the community well and enjoys helping people buy or sell homes. She is an Accredited Buyers Representative, a certified military relocation specialist and a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. Grace
works with first-time home buyers, military clients, Seniors & seasoned homeowners. Grace will give you her best.
Crown Real Estate AK, Inc.
When you’re ready to buy or sell Real Estate, call Ginger at 452-8000
or visit AskForGinger.com
Serving Alaska for 20 years, Ginger is a local expert in the real estate industry. A past President of GFBR board of
Realtors, multi-million dollar producer and recipient of the DNM people’s choice award, Ginger is well known for her
hard work, professionalism and attention to detail.
Ginger Orem
Stepovich Realty STAGED TO SELL
Joan Stepovich
joan@gci.net 374-2825 or 378-4646 whitepalms.net
stepovichrealty.com
Broker/Owner, Success = Mother of 4, married 27 years, college degree, 30 years experience in interior design, 15 years as a
Realtor. Owner of White Palms Art Gallery. This lifelong Alaskan is helping make dreams a reality. I look forward to serving you in
all your interior design or real estate needs.
Call Sue at 479-4000 sue.rainey.alaska@gmail.com
Riverview Realty
Susan Rainey Susan has successfully been helping her
clients meet their real estate goals for more than 25 years! Put her expertise and
experience to work for you!
Century 21 Gold Rush Zeb Mabie
Zeb is a lifelong resident of and Top Producer in the Fairbanks and North Pole areas. He is also a Certified Residential
Specialist and Accredited Buyer Representative. Whether buying or selling, you can expect full service professionalism, honesty,
and integrity. Zeb is ready to assist you!
Call Zeb at 388-6348 ZebMabie.com
email: Zeb@gci.net
Call Mike at 347-4484 or 488-2100 mikevansickle.com
Century 21 Gold Rush
Mike VanSickle As a Top Producer in the North Pole/Fairbanks area, I work hard to make the home buying and
selling experience enjoyable and stress-free. Specializing in single family sales, first time home
buyers, and new construction.
Advantage Alaska Realty
Call Amy at 388-9950 amykrier@alaska.com • AmyKrierRealEstate.com
Amy Krier Amy specializes in residential sales and works with both buyers and sellers.
Over the past 12 years she has developed a reputation for being honest, knowledgeable, and for providing exceptional customer service. Amy has held numerous positions on Realtor ® committees and boards, including
President of the Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors ® and V.P. of the Alaska Association of Realtors ® , and was voted the 2010 Realtor ® of the Year. She believes in hard work and giving back to this amazing community. Let Amy
put her experience to work for you!
Alaska Gem Homes
Call Jim and Betty at 350-6489 Homes@AlaskaGemHomes.com
Alaska Gem Homes is your one-stop source for real estate services covering Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, and the Matsu
Valley. Betty Valdes and Jim Mosley are a married team of REALTORS with ABR, CRS, MRP, eCertified, designations who work
for the number one company in Anchorage. Jim and Betty have over 10 years of experience with Jack White Real Estate and Betty has over 25 years total in Real Estate. They will be your REALTORS
OF CHOICE by providing you with superior service at all times.
Betty Valdes & Jim Mosley
Monica Dallas Realty
Call Monica at 388-4987 MonicaDallas@msn.com
Monica Dallas Realtor ® /Broker who services the Fairbanks and North Pole Area. Monica has
a comprehensive knowledge of today’s market and is known as a down-to- earth Realtor ® . She works hard to make every real estate purchase or sale a
smooth transaction. Whether you are a first time home buyer, looking for investment property, relocating or moving, Monica Dallas is there to help your real estate needs. She handles all types of real estate purchases and sales from Million Dollar Homes to Small Cabins, Land, Remote Properties, and
also Commercial Sales and Leasing.
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Alaska Commercial Properties, Inc.
Call Cheryl at 456-6008 cherylmarkwood.com
cheryl@realtyalaska.co
Cheryl is an Associate Broker with Alaska Commercial Properties, Inc. She has been licensed since 2010.
Cheryl Markwood
RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks
Ryan Danhauser Ryan Danhauser has over 10 years experience in Real Estate in
Fairbanks Alaska. He is an Associate Broker for RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks and has a background in education, lending and Real
Estate. Ryan was the 2011 President of the Greater Fairbanks Board of Realtors and loves spending time with his 2-year old son, Joey.
Call Ryan at 978-2607 ryandandauser@mac.com
RyanDanhauser.com
RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks Ray Brasier
Call Ray at 452-6387 raybrasier.net
Ray Brasier grew up on a potato farm in Delta Junction, Alaska. While working in forestry, Ray and his wife Lisa started investing in real estate with their first
purchase in 1990. In the past, 20+ years, they have bought and renovated over 47 properties. He has been actively selling real estate for almost 20 years working with buyers and sellers bringing them high quality service. Ray holds the RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award, and his team is one of the top selling teams in the
Interior. Whether you are buying or selling, let his experience work for you.
Grace Minder Realty, Inc. Grace Minder
Call Grace 479-8000
grace.minder@acsalaska.net graceminder.com
Call Angie at 347-3622 or 456-7653 x 101 angietallant@yahoo.com • somersandassociates.net
Somers & Associates, REALTORS
Angie M. Tallant Angie has over a decade of Bank Owned Property experience as well as Residential,
Land, Commercial Real Estate and Property Management. GFBR Past President, 2014 Alaska Association of Realtors Vice President, YPN Director, and has served the real estate community on various other committees - Angie is also your 2011 REALTOR of the YEAR and 2011 AFFILIATES REALTOR of the YEAR. Angie loves Real Estate and
helping others make a transition to home ownership!
Call Kelli at 322-1998 century21goldrush.com
Century 21 Gold Rush Kelli Powers
Kelli has been a full time Realtor for 10 years. She is a top producer in the Fairbanks & North Pole area. Kelli was born & raised in Fairbanks & has extensive knowledge of the area! Kelli is reliable, courteous, dependable & available to help with all
your real estate needs!
Call Janet at 456-4725 fortune@polarnet.com
Fortune Properties of Fairbanks Janet Shafer
Broker/Owner of Fortune Properties of Fairbanks calling Alaska home for over 40 years and assisting the Fairbanks community and surrounding area with
their real estate needs for over 30 years.
Call Michelle at (907) 978-0995 FairbanksDeltaHomes.com • MichelleEvans36@gmail.com
Somers & Associates, REALTORS
Michelle Evans
Gene is a Top Producer at RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks & one of the Top Realtors in Alaska. For experience, integrity and results, put Gene and his
team to work for YOU!
RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks Gene DuVal
Call Gene at 452-4363 geneduval.com
gene@geneduval.com
452-4363 • geneduval.com jay@geneduval.com • christine@geneduval.com
michael@geneduval.com
JAY DUVAL CHRISTINE TIMM MICHAEL DALTON
Gene DuVal Real Estate Team RE/MAX Associates of Fairbanks
Grace was born and raised in Fairbanks, a mother of 3 and very active in the community. She is a top producing Agent & Broker recognized as the 2007 Affiliate Realtor of the
Year. Military relocation specialist. “Your Home Town Realtor”
Michelle Evans is a realtor that became a top producer in a short period of time. When asked her secret to success. She states, “I answer my phone. It sounds
simple, and it is. Customer service is everything to people. My business is based on referrals and I owe my success to my customers who continue to refer people to me long after the sell is done.” Michelle was born and raised in interior Alaska. She is
an Accredited Buyers Representative and a Military Relocation Specialist.
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564 Eagle View, Fairbanks 4 BD, 3 BA, 2 Car Garage
on just under 2 acres $289,900
6095 Richardson Hwy, Salcha Land w/Gravel Pad & Power Pole
Seller will relocate 10x12 Cabin for additional $10,000
$6,500
2718 Gordon Rd, North Pole 3 BD, 2 BA, Attached Garage
Lots of potential $99,900
2700 Hurst Road, North Pole Prime Commercial Lot between
Fairbanks & North Pole $160,000
3460 Durham Circle, North Pole 3 BD, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage
5 Star Rated,pad for hot tub $224,700
2405 Reschaven Dr, Fairbanks 5 BD, 3 BA, Custom Log
featured on Buying Alaska! $329,000
1229 Shooting Star, North Pole 3 BD, 2 BA, 1 Partial Bath
2 Car Attached Garage $269,900
3720 Dubia Road, North Pole 3 BD, 2 1 ⁄ 2 BA
2 Car Attached Garage $269,900
1193 Grunion 4 BD, 2 BA, 1 Car Garage
$209,900
2518 Hayes Ave, Delta Junction 4 BD, 1 1 ⁄ 2 BA 1 Car Garage $135,000
606 Fifth Avenue, North Pole 2 BD, 1 BA, 1 Car Garage Live the Alaskan Dream!
$199,900
3861 Kensington Ave, North Pole 4 BD, 2 BA, 2 Car Garage
One of a kind home! $249,900
316 Glacier 2 BD, 1 BA, 2 Car Garage
4 Star Energy Rated home $204,900
PENDING PENDING PENDING
PENDING PENDING PENDING 3771 Old Wood Rd, Fairbanks
3 BD, 2 BA, 1 Partial Bath 2 Car Attached Garage
$236,000
SOLD SOLD SOLD
17140 Chena Hot Springs Road,
Fairbanks 2 BD, 1 BA Log
$85,000
221 Slater Drive, Fairbanks 3 BD, 1 BA
In the heart of Fairbanks $168,500
895 Lakloey Dr North Pole 3 BD, 2 BA,
2 Car Garage Many amenities
$220,000 3523 Hope Street
3 BD, 1 1 ⁄ 2 BA, 2 Car Garage $184,900
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