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Power Failure in the Anchorage Airport caused control towers to black out. Fortunately, air traffic was light and there were no accidents. This occurred during the early morning on Sunday. The power failures included two back up systems.

What a dangerous situation for all involved. I can't imagine what the air traffic controllers and pilots were thinking.  FAA regional administrator said that the situation was handled safely and would have been handled safely, even with more traffic activity. The air traffic controlling would have been handed over to the Elmendorf Air Traffic Tower off Boniface. Thank goodness for back up!

Why Open Houses can Make a Difference in the Sale of a Home

It may be true that less than 5% of homes on the market are actually sold at open houses. However, open houses give potential buyers the chance to view your home in a relaxed atmosphere. Open houses increase the number of people you may get through your house. More exposure is always good for a home that's on the market, right?

Even if a home is not sold through an open house and the agent turns a couple of open house visitors into Real Estate buyers, this still helps the sellers. Because the buyers are buying other listed homes, they are taking homes off the market, which means less competition for the seller. Less competition for the seller means that the seller has a higher likelihood of selling his/her home.

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If you are a home seller and you'd like more tips on how to get your home sold, contact Vanna 907-720-4663. Vanna offers free homestaging to sellers, an invaluable service. Homestaging sets the atmosphere and can usually get your home sold faster and for more money. If these are your goals, call Vanna for a Free Market Analysis of your Home. Servicing Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer and Wasilla.

Anchorage Housing Market Update- July 2009

As of July 31, 2009 there were 26 homes for sale in the price range $0-$174,999. 12 homes in this price range were pended, 9 homes had closed during the month, with an average Day On Market of 72.

As of July 31, 2009 there were 28 homes actively on the market in the $175,000-$200,000 range. 20 homes in that price range were pended, with a total of 5 homes closed during the month. Average Day on Market of homes in this price range was 46 days.

As of July 31, 2009 there were 33 homes actively on the market in the $200,000-$224,999 range. 17 homes were pended, 11 homes had closed during the month, with an average day on market of 54 days.

As of July 31, 2009 there were 59 homes on the market in the $225,000-$249,999 range. 32 homes were pended, 18 homes had sold in the month with an average marketing time of 44 days.

As of July 31, 2009 there were 170 homes on the market in the $250,000-$299,999 price range.  73 homes were pended, 51 homes had sold during the month with an average marketing period of 36 days.

For more information about the Anchorage Real Estate Market and if you'd like a copy of a full report on the Anchorage Real Estate Market, contact Vanna 907-720-4663.  Visit her website for valuable real estate advice.

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I just read a story about Victor Vangelakos and his family living in a 32 story condo all by themselves. They are the only family that is occupying a unit in the Huge 32 Story Condo building. While the other buyers were able to swap contracts to buy a condo next door, Vangelakos and his family was unable to do so because their lender did not allow it. Read more here.

What do you think? What would you advise this family to do?

Wow, the weather in Anchorage is cooling quickly! When I was at a showing on the Anchorage Hillside yesterday, my buyer mentioned how chilly and windy it felt compared to just a few days ago.  This drastic change is not anything new to most Alaskans. I mean we can have rain one minute and sunshine the next minute. 

With the oncoming coldness, I just wanted to remind my fellow Alaskans of what a beautiful summer we have had this year. It was a good one!