240Aleutians East Borough Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Alaska/Aleutians-East-Borough.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-12-03T18:46:00-06:00FHA will tighten up in 2010 FHA will tighten up in 2010 Borrowers will need more cash, minimum FICO score BY MATT CARTER , THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009. Inman News The Obama administration is moving to tighten underwriting standards on FHA-backed loans by ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-will-tighten-up-in-2010.aspx2009-12-03T18:46:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-will-tighten-up-in-2010.aspxAnchorage homes for saleMortgage rates breaking records again 15-year, 30-year fixed-rate loans at all-time lows BY INMAN NEWS , THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2009. Inman News Rates on 15- and 30-year fixed-rate mortgages fell for a fifth consecutive week to new lows, Freddie Mac said ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/mortgage-rates-breaking-records-again.aspx2009-12-03T18:43:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/mortgage-rates-breaking-records-again.aspxAnchorage homes for saleWho do you know that does not own a home? FHA is getting ready to make some major changes to their guidelines and now is the time to get approved. Changes will be increased requirements in down payments, higher credit score requirements and increased mortgage ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-new-guidelines-coming.aspx2009-12-03T17:56:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-new-guidelines-coming.aspxAnchorage homes for salehttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fantastic-anchorage-mid-town-condo.aspx2009-12-03T17:19:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fantastic-anchorage-mid-town-condo.aspxHome sales rise to highest level in 2.5 years - Real estate- msnbc.com Source: www.msnbc.msn.com Home sales far exceeded expectations last month, surging to the highest level in two and a half years as first-time buyers rushed to take advantage of an expiring ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/23/home-sales-rise-to-highest-level-in-2-5-years.aspx2009-11-23T18:04:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/23/home-sales-rise-to-highest-level-in-2-5-years.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateFantastic Open House on Sunday 1-4 at 2527 Ridge Pointe Drive in Anchorage take a look at the attached flyer if you or anyone you know is looking to buy a home stop on inhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/22/2527-ridge-pointe-dr-open-house-today-sunday-1-4.aspx2009-11-22T12:25:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/22/2527-ridge-pointe-dr-open-house-today-sunday-1-4.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateGoogle Chrome OS: 5 Ways It’s Completely Different - http://bit.ly/145PXI Google Chrome OS: 5 Ways It’s Completely Different Source: bit.ly Earlier today, Google revealed new details about Google Chrome OS, the search giant's attempt to ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/google-chrome-os-5-ways-it-is-different.aspx2009-11-19T14:53:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/google-chrome-os-5-ways-it-is-different.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateSanity-saving Thanksgiving ideas from HGTV for stylish table settings, autumnal decorations and welcoming guest retreats. Thanksgiving Ideas : Holidays and Entertaining : Home & Garden Television Source: www.hgtv.com Find creative ideas for elegantly ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-home-ideas.aspx2009-11-19T14:51:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-home-ideas.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateHere are some interesting Statistics. The Anchorage Real Estate Market in the past few weeks has turned into a Seller's Market for Single Family Homes Priced Under $500,000. The definition of a Seller's market is a market where the listing inventory ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-real-estate-becoming-a-sellers-market.aspx2009-11-19T14:50:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-real-estate-becoming-a-sellers-market.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateHere are some great Economic Reports created by Mark Edwards from Northrim Bank. He is the one best Economic Speakers in the State. Great presentations. http://www.northrim.com/home/about_alask a/econ_overviewhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-econimic-report.aspx2009-11-19T14:48:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-econimic-report.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateCongress set to expand homebuyer tax credit - Yahoo! News Source: news.yahoo.com Buying a home is about to get cheaper for a whole new crop of homebuyers — $6,500 cheaper. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_homebuyers_tax_credithttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/congress-passed-homebuyer-tax-credit.aspx2009-11-19T14:48:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/congress-passed-homebuyer-tax-credit.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateRates on 30-year loans fall below 5 percent - Real estate- msnbc.com Source: www.msnbc.msn.com Rates for 30-year home loans dipped below 5 percent this week after rising for three straight weeks.http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/rates-on-30-year-loans-fall-below-5-percent.aspx2009-11-19T14:47:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/rates-on-30-year-loans-fall-below-5-percent.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateDeclining Inventory Sign of Stabilizing Market Source: www.realtor.org Industry experts say declining home inventory is a good thing, but it doesn't necessarily mean prices will rise soon.http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/declining-inventory-sign-of-stabilizing-market.aspx2009-11-19T14:45:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/declining-inventory-sign-of-stabilizing-market.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateThis Month In Real Estate (US) SPECIAL EDITION: The Updated 2009 Homebuyer Tax Credit Source: www.youtube.com This Month in Real Estate provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the nation. Anchorage Alaska Real Estatehttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/this-month-in-real-estate-special-edition.aspx2009-11-19T14:44:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/this-month-in-real-estate-special-edition.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real Estatehttp://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-during-holidays-1.aspx?ic_id=nwsltr_mtgrlest_20091112 5 reasons to buy a home during holidays By Tracey C. Velt • Bankrate.comhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-for-the-holidays.aspx2009-11-19T14:43:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-for-the-holidays.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateAnchorage Alaska Real Estate News - Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group - Brink & Associates Anchora Source: www.akbrinkteam.com Anchorage Alaska Real Estate News from Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group - Brink & Associates Anchorage Real Estate. ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/your-weekly-morning-coffee.aspx2009-11-19T14:42:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/your-weekly-morning-coffee.aspxAnchorage Alaska Real EstateThis Month In Real Estate (US): September 2009 Source: www.youtube.com Each month, This Month in Real Estate provides expert opinion and analysis on real estate trends across the nation. The aim of the consumer-oriented segments is to provide real information ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/this-month-in-real-estate.aspx2009-09-24T13:02:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/this-month-in-real-estate.aspxShould I Buy a Home Now? by Victoria Brink & Associates I’m often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/should-i-buy-a-home-now.aspx2009-09-24T11:34:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/should-i-buy-a-home-now.aspxNew Lending Restrictions on Condo Financing Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Victoria Brink & Associates Anchorage real estate market is moving ahead! We do have new financing restrictions coming up on condo's beginning October 1st. This will cause ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/new-lending-restrictions-on-condo-financing.aspx2009-09-24T11:33:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/new-lending-restrictions-on-condo-financing.aspxAmerica's top 10 tax-friendly cities By Kiplinger's It's not what you earn, it's what you keep that often dictates your standard of living. With that in mind, take this quick tour of the ten cities in the nation that have the lowest overall ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/anchorage-alaska-is-number-1-for-top-10-tax-friendly-cities.aspx2009-09-24T11:30:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/anchorage-alaska-is-number-1-for-top-10-tax-friendly-cities.aspxAnchorage AlaskaI heard that there was an pentaly for selling your home, within 3 yrs of buying it. How true is this information. Could be a prepayment penalty from your lender. In Alaska we do not have prepayment penalties, however if you used an out of state lender ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/is-there-a-penalty-for-selling-your-home-with-in-the-first-3-years.aspx2007-04-24T16:17:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/is-there-a-penalty-for-selling-your-home-with-in-the-first-3-years.aspxSelling your homeMy husband and I are planning on buying another home. But before we do, we have to fix our present one up to make it look more appealing. How can I sell my home fast? Here are a few tips. You can follow them all, or just some! Always have a clean and neat ...http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/staging-your-home.aspx2007-04-24T15:09:00-06:00Victoria Brinkhttp://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/staging-your-home.aspxSelling your home