Found 4 blog entries tagged as Alaskan Homes.

What does a surveyor do?

The job of a surveyor is to make sure that a property's boundary lines are up to date, and that sites are properly prepared for construction in order to avoid any legal disputes. This is done by making very precise measurements to determine the boundaries of the property. Surveyors have the technology to provide data that is relevant to the shape of the Earth’s surface for mapmaking, engineering, and construction projects.

When working with our clients, we want to provide them with the best service possible in every aspect -- and that is why we use Frontier Surveys for all of our surveying needs! Frontier Surveys uses the latest and most advanced technology available to provide our clients with the most accurate…

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There is no denying that this has been quite the year for everyone - a rollercoaster of events with many ups and downs along the way. In light of that, we want to give you some takeaways we found helpful, so you can end the year on a positive note. 

 

1. Analyze

Assess what you've learned. Maybe you learned a lot of ways to do something (or not to do something). Maybe you've overcome hurdles you've never imagined. There are lessons in the good and the bad.

 

2. Step It Up

To make the best out of any situation, it is important to operate from the highest version of yourself. It’s easy to step back and blame. What’s harder is owning our shortcomings and taking initiative to take action.

 

3. Get Clear

What are you looking…

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 Anchorage Alaska Best Homes

 

You can’t find huge contemporary mansions with swimming pools, multiple wings and expansive gardens in Alaska, like you would see in Los Angeles. Alaska’s got its own unique style in culture, activities, people. Why not, homes?!

Although most Alaskan homes were built between the 70s and 80s, the real estate market has been expanding in the last few years. Homeowners, flippers and especially builders have been slowly redefining styles in the traditional Alaskan homes. You may have seen some of them around town: Spinell Homes, Hultquist Homes, Hall Quality Homes, Visser Construction, and so many more. These builders have definitely helped pave the way Alaskans live with beautiful home features and design.

Home buyers now have more options…

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 Updates vs. Maintenance

 

We work with a lot of people who want to sell their homes. One of the most common questions we get is in regards to home value, and recent renovations and maintenance.

Many people think that because they recently had their roof, furnace or other items replaced, they can include that cost into the price and recoup some of that expense.

Additionally, people ask about their remodels and renovations and how that influences the price of their home. Let’s dive deeper into this topic and explain what items affect price.

 

How Are Homes Priced?

Before we begin talking about how maintenance and updates, let's talk about how homes are valued. Homes are priced based on the sale of recent comparable home sales that are similar and in close…

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