﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="no"?><?xml-stylesheet type='text/xsl' href='/Blog/369CB58C997F7F1FED2B93301C4FF48A.xslt' version='1.0'?><rss version="2.0"><channel><ttl>240</ttl><title>Alaska Blogs</title><description>Alaska Blogs</description><link>http://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/Alaska.aspx</link><image><url>http://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpg</url><title>Point2 Homes</title><link>http://homes.point2.com/</link></image><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-10T15:24:00-06:00</dc:date><item><title>Kenai Peninsula, one of the nicest places to live.</title><description>The Kenai Peninsula is one of the nicest places to live in Alaska and I just wanted to talk a little about it. We have great views such as the Inlet, Volcanos, bear, moose, rivers, lakes and streams, fish in abundance and caribo, eagles and ravens, Native ...</description><link>http://www.alaskakenaihomes.com/blogs/brandy_culp-washburn/archive/2009/12/10/kenai-peninsula-one-of-the-nicest-places-to-live.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-10T15:24:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Brandy Culp-washburn</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskakenaihomes.com/blogs/brandy_culp-washburn/archive/2009/12/10/kenai-peninsula-one-of-the-nicest-places-to-live.aspx</guid><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>FHA will tighten up in 2010</title><description>FHA 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-will-tighten-up-in-2010.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-03T18:46:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-will-tighten-up-in-2010.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage homes for sale</category></item><item><title>Mortgage rates breaking records again</title><description>Mortgage 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/mortgage-rates-breaking-records-again.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-03T18:43:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/mortgage-rates-breaking-records-again.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage homes for sale</category></item><item><title>FHA New Guidelines Coming</title><description>Who 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-new-guidelines-coming.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-03T17:56:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fha-new-guidelines-coming.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage homes for sale</category></item><item><title>Fantastic Anchorage Mid Town Condo</title><description></description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fantastic-anchorage-mid-town-condo.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-12-03T17:19:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/12/3/fantastic-anchorage-mid-town-condo.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home sales rise to highest level in 2.5 years</title><description>Home 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/23/home-sales-rise-to-highest-level-in-2-5-years.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-23T18:04:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/23/home-sales-rise-to-highest-level-in-2-5-years.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>2527 Ridge Pointe Dr Anchorage Ak Open House Today Sunday 1-4</title><description>Fantastic 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 in</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/22/2527-ridge-pointe-dr-open-house-today-sunday-1-4.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-22T12:25:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/22/2527-ridge-pointe-dr-open-house-today-sunday-1-4.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Google Chrome OS 5 ways it is different</title><description>Google Chrome OS: 5 Ways It&amp;rsquo;s Completely Different - http://bit.ly/145PXI Google Chrome OS: 5 Ways It&amp;rsquo;s Completely Different Source: bit.ly Earlier today, Google revealed new details about Google Chrome OS, the search giant&amp;#39;s attempt to ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/google-chrome-os-5-ways-it-is-different.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:53:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/google-chrome-os-5-ways-it-is-different.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Thanksgiving Home Ideas</title><description>Sanity-saving Thanksgiving ideas from HGTV for stylish table settings, autumnal decorations and welcoming guest retreats. Thanksgiving Ideas : Holidays and Entertaining : Home &amp;amp; Garden Television Source: www.hgtv.com Find creative ideas for elegantly ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-home-ideas.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:51:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/thanksgiving-home-ideas.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate Becoming A Sellers Market?</title><description>Here are some interesting Statistics. The Anchorage Real Estate Market in the past few weeks has turned into a Seller&amp;#39;s Market for Single Family Homes Priced Under $500,000. The definition of a Seller&amp;#39;s market is a market where the listing inventory ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-real-estate-becoming-a-sellers-market.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:50:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-real-estate-becoming-a-sellers-market.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Anchorage Alaska Econimic Report</title><description>Here 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_overview</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-econimic-report.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:48:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/anchorage-alaska-econimic-report.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Congress Passed Homebuyer Tax Credit</title><description>Congress 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 &amp;mdash; $6,500 cheaper. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_homebuyers_tax_credit</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/congress-passed-homebuyer-tax-credit.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:48:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/congress-passed-homebuyer-tax-credit.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Rates on 30 year loans fall below 5 percent</title><description>Rates 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.</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/rates-on-30-year-loans-fall-below-5-percent.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:47:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/rates-on-30-year-loans-fall-below-5-percent.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Declining Inventory Sign of Stabilizing Market</title><description>Declining Inventory Sign of Stabilizing Market Source: www.realtor.org Industry experts say declining home inventory is a good thing, but it doesn&amp;#39;t necessarily mean prices will rise soon.</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/declining-inventory-sign-of-stabilizing-market.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:45:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/declining-inventory-sign-of-stabilizing-market.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>This Month In Real Estate Special Edition</title><description>This 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 Estate</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/this-month-in-real-estate-special-edition.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:44:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/this-month-in-real-estate-special-edition.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>5 Reasons To Buy A Home For The Holidays</title><description>http://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 &amp;bull; Bankrate.com</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-for-the-holidays.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:43:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/5-reasons-to-buy-a-home-for-the-holidays.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Your weekly morning coffee</title><description>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate News - Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group - Brink &amp;amp; Associates Anchora Source: www.akbrinkteam.com Anchorage Alaska Real Estate News from Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group - Brink &amp;amp; Associates Anchorage Real Estate. ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/your-weekly-morning-coffee.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-19T14:42:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/11/19/your-weekly-morning-coffee.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>What can a real estate agent do to sell my house that I can’t do for myself?</title><description>Actually, facts and experience show the difficulties of trying to sell your own house usually far outweigh the benefits. Here&amp;rsquo;s what Joe Lowndes does that a home seller can&amp;rsquo;t do or finds hard to do: Places your property in the Multiple Listing ...</description><link>http://www.eagleriverrealestate.net/blogs/joseph_lowndes/archive/2009/11/1/what-can-a-real-estate-agent-do-to-sell-my-house-that-i-can-t-do-for-myself.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-11-01T14:59:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Joseph Lowndes</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.eagleriverrealestate.net/blogs/joseph_lowndes/archive/2009/11/1/what-can-a-real-estate-agent-do-to-sell-my-house-that-i-can-t-do-for-myself.aspx</guid><category>Fort Richardson</category><category>Chugiak</category><category>Joseph Lowndes</category><category>Wasilla</category><category>Palmer</category><category>Peters Creek</category><category>Exit Realty Alaska</category><category>Elmendorf</category><category>Eagle River</category><category>Anchorage</category><category>http://www.eagleriverrealestate.net</category><category>Real Estate Eagle River</category></item><item><title>Appraisal Rules May Change... again</title><description>House of Representatives lawmakers working on finance reform have approved an amendment to proposed consumer protection legislation that will retire the current appraisal rules that went into effect last May. The old law, known as the Home Valuation Code ...</description><link>http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/10/26/appraisal-rules-may-change-again.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-26T01:13:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ray &amp; Nancy the Alaskan Woods</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/10/26/appraisal-rules-may-change-again.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Etiquette 101 for Real Estate Consumers</title><description>No handbook? It can be very challenging stepping out into the Real Estate market for the first time. A myriad of questions are going through your head pertaining to the location, desired size, style, price range, etc. With all of this, who has time to ...</description><link>http://www.myalaskahomes.com/blogs/1313realestateblogomania/archive/2009/10/2/etiquette-101-for-real-estate-consumers.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-10-02T01:27:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Stacy Hague</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.myalaskahomes.com/blogs/1313realestateblogomania/archive/2009/10/2/etiquette-101-for-real-estate-consumers.aspx</guid><category>Ettiquette towards your Realtor</category></item><item><title>This Month In Real Estate</title><description>This 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/this-month-in-real-estate.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-24T13:02:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/this-month-in-real-estate.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Should I Buy a Home Now</title><description>Should I Buy a Home Now? by Victoria Brink &amp;amp; Associates I&amp;rsquo;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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/should-i-buy-a-home-now.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-24T11:34:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/should-i-buy-a-home-now.aspx</guid></item><item><title>New Lending Restrictions on Condo Financing</title><description>New Lending Restrictions on Condo Financing Tuesday, August 25, 2009 by Victoria Brink &amp;amp; Associates Anchorage real estate market is moving ahead! We do have new financing restrictions coming up on condo&amp;#39;s beginning October 1st. This will cause ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/new-lending-restrictions-on-condo-financing.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-24T11:33:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/new-lending-restrictions-on-condo-financing.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Anchorage Alaska is Number 1 for Top 10 Tax-Friendly Cities</title><description>America&amp;#39;s top 10 tax-friendly cities By Kiplinger&amp;#39;s It&amp;#39;s not what you earn, it&amp;#39;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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/anchorage-alaska-is-number-1-for-top-10-tax-friendly-cities.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-24T11:30:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2009/9/24/anchorage-alaska-is-number-1-for-top-10-tax-friendly-cities.aspx</guid><category>Anchorage Alaska</category></item><item><title>It's Amazing What You Can Learn From a Carton of Salt</title><description>I love things that put hard-to-understand concepts in practical perspective. Here&amp;#39;s one I ran across while waiting for my wife at the hair dresser the other day. It&amp;#39;s about our own galaxy, the Milky Way . Scientists think that there are between ...</description><link>http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/21/it-s-amazing-what-you-can-learn-from-a-carton-of-salt.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-21T01:05:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ray &amp; Nancy the Alaskan Woods</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/21/it-s-amazing-what-you-can-learn-from-a-carton-of-salt.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Home Builders Scale Down to the New Reality</title><description>New home sales volumes have increased over the last few months. From February through May of this year we averaged less than ten new homes closed per month. Since May things have perked up somewaht. The last two months have seen thirty a month closed. ...</description><link>http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/20/home-builders-scale-down-to-the-new-reality.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-20T18:55:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ray &amp; Nancy the Alaskan Woods</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/20/home-builders-scale-down-to-the-new-reality.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Industry</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category><category>Community Information</category></item><item><title>Real Estate Secrets - How Agents Are Paid</title><description>Have you ever wondered just what happens to that big real estate commission the seller pays to sell a house? Ever wonder how the Buyer&amp;rsquo;s agent gets paid? I think lots of folks have. So I thought I&amp;rsquo;d write an article explaining where all of ...</description><link>http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/17/real-estate-secrets-how-agents-are-paid.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-17T00:21:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ray &amp; Nancy the Alaskan Woods</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/17/real-estate-secrets-how-agents-are-paid.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Industry</category><category>Finances</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>The Valley's High-End Homes Move Slow</title><description>Real estate, like any other business that involves selling a product, is affected by &amp;ldquo;supply and demand.&amp;rdquo; And if you&amp;rsquo;ve been trying to sell a high-end home in our market you have a painful first-hand knowledge of it&amp;rsquo;s implications. ...</description><link>http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/14/the-valley-s-high-end-homes-move-slow.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-14T16:33:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Ray &amp; Nancy the Alaskan Woods</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.alaskanwoods.com/blogs/ray__nancy_the_alaskan_woods/archive/2009/9/14/the-valley-s-high-end-homes-move-slow.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Market Conditions</category><category>Industry</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Seller Information</category></item><item><title>Permanent Fund + First Time Homebuyer = A great time to buy!</title><description>According to the an article in today&amp;#39;s Anchorage Daily News, this year&amp;#39;s Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend is expected to be roughly $1300.00. Now, combine that with low interest rates, (hovering around 5%) and the $8000.00 First Time Homebuyer Tax ...</description><link>http://www.beckymrealestate.com/blogs/rebecca_monaghan/archive/2009/9/10/permanent-fund-first-time-homebuyer-alot-of-buying-power.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-10T15:18:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Rebecca Monaghan</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beckymrealestate.com/blogs/rebecca_monaghan/archive/2009/9/10/permanent-fund-first-time-homebuyer-alot-of-buying-power.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Construction Update!</title><description>The Manchester by Monaghan Construction, Inc. is now in sheetrock stage. Granite and cabinets are finalized and only lighting and plumbing fixtures left to pick out. Completion is expected to be 10/30/2009. Plenty of time for the First Time Homebuyer Tax ...</description><link>http://www.beckymrealestate.com/blogs/rebecca_monaghan/archive/2009/9/1/construction-update.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-09-01T14:00:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Rebecca Monaghan</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.beckymrealestate.com/blogs/rebecca_monaghan/archive/2009/9/1/construction-update.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Stocks up on Bernanke remarks; focus now on Obama</title><description>By MADLEN READ and TIM PARADIS, AP Business Writers Tue Feb 24, 6:37 pm ET NEW YORK &amp;ndash; Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke gave Wall Street a double dose of reassurance. Now it&amp;#39;s President Barack Obama&amp;#39;s turn. Bernanke told Congress on Tuesday ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-03-03T14:14:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/3/3/stocks-up-on-bernanke-remarks-focus-now-on-obama.aspx</guid><category>Finances</category><category>Federal Reserve</category><category>economic stimulus package</category><category>recession ends</category><category>US economy</category></item><item><title>The &amp;quot;Do It Yourself&amp;quot; Home Buyers Meetup Group</title><description>This group is geared to home buyers who are interested in learning how to help represent themselves on a residential real estate transaction and keep the entire - 100% buyer&amp;#39;s agent commission for themselves. Buyers pay a flat fee and do most of the ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-25T12:02:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/25/c8c922f9b00c4c0ab1dbf81a4e84e372.aspx</guid><category>Events</category></item><item><title>$15,000 homebuyer credit cut in compromise </title><description>Stimulus package may restore higher loan limits BY MATT CARTER , THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2009. A proposal to provide a $15,000 tax credit to homebuyers was stripped from a $789 billion economic stimulus package that appears headed for a vote Friday, but ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-02-13T12:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/2/13/15-000-homebuyer-credit-cut-in-compromise-stimulus-package-may-restore-higher-loan-limits.aspx</guid><category>economic stimulus package</category><category>homebuyer tax credit</category></item><item><title>Banks to unleash flood of REOs</title><description>Part I: Impact on inventories lags foreclosures By Matt Carter , Monday, January 26, 2009. Inventories of unsold homes are likely to swell in coming months as lenders begin to push a growing backlog of repossessed homes up for sale -- often in communities ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-26T16:22:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/26/banks-to-unleash-flood-of-reos.aspx</guid><category>REO</category><category>TARP</category><category>real estate mortgage</category></item><item><title>Home financing to get 'creative' in '09</title><description>Broker sees return to seller carry-back mortgages, lease-options BY TOM KELLY, THURSDAY, JANUARY 8, 2009. Searching for a home can be draining in &amp;quot;normal&amp;quot; times. When inventory is high and home mortgages are more difficult to obtain, the process ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2009-01-08T16:20:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2009/1/8/home-financing-to-get-creative-in-09.aspx</guid><category>home financing</category><category>creative financing</category></item><item><title>Fed cuts short-term rates to the bone</title><description>Next up: More purchases of mortgage debt By Inman News, Tuesday, December 16, 2008. Inman News The Federal Reserve slashed short-term interest rates today to nearly zero, bringing to an end a 15-month campaign of rate reductions intended to encourage borrowing ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-12-17T14:22:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/12/17/fed-cuts-short-term-rates-to-the-bone.aspx</guid><category>Federal Reserve</category><category>Mortgage debt</category></item><item><title>Represent Yourself and Keep the Commission!</title><description>It&amp;#39;s easy to represent yourself on a residential real estate transaction if you use the correct forms, have the lastest legal ammendments and disclosures and are willing to take the time to handle the sale. No reason to use an agent unless you specifically ...</description><link>http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-09-17T18:28:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Diane Webster</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.america-at-home.com/blogs/diane_webster/archive/2008/9/17/represent-yourself-and-keep-the-commission.aspx</guid><category>real estate costs</category><category>sell your home</category></item><item><title>Looking for a great home with views an updated kitchen and bath?  This is a wonderful opportunity....</title><description>22451 Mirror Lake Drive Gorgeous lake setting at the base of Bear Mountain. Kitchen and Bathrooms have been updated and are beautiful. Easy 30 minute commute to Anchorage, Wasilla or Palmer. If you have a float plane or are planning to get one, you can ...</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/8/6/looking-for-a-great-home-with-views-an-updated-kitchen-and-bath-this-is-a-wonderful-opportunity.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-08-06T12:55:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/8/6/looking-for-a-great-home-with-views-an-updated-kitchen-and-bath-this-is-a-wonderful-opportunity.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Buyer Information</category><category>Alaska Real Estate</category><category>Eagle River Real Estate</category><category>Anchorage Real Estate</category><category>Homes for sale</category><category>Chugiak AK</category></item><item><title>A great success story....</title><description>A special Thank You to Arthur and Alyson Behm for a wonderful success story..... &amp;quot;My family had been looking for years for that special winter/summer lake property that would allow us to enjoy all that Alaska offers! It wasn&amp;#39;t until I met Susan ...</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/7/18/a-great-success-story.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-07-18T21:37:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/7/18/a-great-success-story.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Price Reduced on 22451 Mirror Lake Drive in Chugiak</title><description>Chugiak, Anchorage - Announcing a price reduction on 22451 Mirror Lake Drive, a 1,630 sq. ft., 2 bath, 3 bdrm single story. Now MLS&amp;reg; $399,000 - Gorgeous Lake Home. Property information</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/6/25/e89bb6c775bf45a79909cfd53ba772dd.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-25T18:15:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/6/25/e89bb6c775bf45a79909cfd53ba772dd.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Chugiak AK</category></item><item><title>Home Close to Everything in Eagle River</title><description>Just minutes from downtown Eagle River and an easy commute to the Military Base, this home is a gem. If you are looking for a great family home with the easy commute and a great location take a look at this perfect fit for you. I have new photos to share. ...</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/6/2/home-close-to-everything-in-eagle-river.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-06-02T20:25:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/6/2/home-close-to-everything-in-eagle-river.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>Eagle River Real Estate</category><category>Homes for sale</category></item><item><title>New Feature on My Website!</title><description>I am so excited to tell you about a new feature for all my clients. It&amp;#39;s the MLS Market Snapshop. You can be updated on the local market conditions. It&amp;#39;s a great tool to track all the real estate changes here in Anchorage and Eagle River. A perfect ...</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/23/new-feature-on-my-website.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-23T12:11:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/23/new-feature-on-my-website.aspx</guid><category>Alaska Real Estate</category><category>Eagle River Real Estate</category><category>Anchorage Real Estate</category></item><item><title>New Reduction for beautiful Heritage Estates Home</title><description>Beautiful home in Heritage Estates Now Priced at $499,900 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths Custom Home Quality Neighborhood Heritage Estates Vaulted Ceilings MLS# 07-12788 Now priced at: $499,900 View More Details</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/10/new-reduction-for-beautiful-heritage-estates-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-10T10:31:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/10/new-reduction-for-beautiful-heritage-estates-home.aspx</guid><category>Real Estate</category><category>For Sale</category><category>Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Meet Susan Westlund</title><description>Living in Alaska is amazing! Alaska provides a harmonious spirit. The residents of Alaska have a spirit unlike most places. It&amp;#39;s really great camaraderie. It&amp;#39;s people looking out for each other and embracing their neighbors. The people factor has ...</description><link>http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/4/meet-susan-westlund.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-04-04T11:04:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Susan Westlund</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.anchoragearearealestate.com/blogs/susan_westlund/archive/2008/4/4/meet-susan-westlund.aspx</guid><category>Susan Westlund</category><category>Alaska Real Estate</category></item><item><title>Thank You</title><description>A special thank you to all of my fabuous clients for another great year. I was again awarded with top producer award for all or our work in 2007. I truly appreciate your localty and support! Looking forward ot a great 2008!</description><link>http://shanaackles.point2agent.com/blogs/shana_ackles/archive/2008/1/26/thank-you.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2008-01-26T22:40:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Shana Ackles</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://shanaackles.point2agent.com/blogs/shana_ackles/archive/2008/1/26/thank-you.aspx</guid></item><item><title>Is there a penalty for selling your home with in the first 3 years?</title><description>I 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/is-there-a-penalty-for-selling-your-home-with-in-the-first-3-years.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-24T16:17:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/is-there-a-penalty-for-selling-your-home-with-in-the-first-3-years.aspx</guid><category>Selling your home</category></item><item><title>Staging Your Home</title><description>My 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 ...</description><link>http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/staging-your-home.aspx</link><dc:date xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">2007-04-24T15:09:00-06:00</dc:date><dc:creator xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/">Victoria  Brink</dc:creator><guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.akhomesold.com/blogs/anchoragealaskarealestate/archive/2007/4/24/staging-your-home.aspx</guid><category>Selling your home</category></item></channel></rss>