Real Estate

An effective property search depends on well-defined criteria that are realistic given your unique requirements, purchase budget, and the real estate market conditions. We've provided this "master list" as a starting point for thinking about the topic. The list you come up with will look different. Some of these factors may not matter much to you, while there will be other factors of personal value that...

In the current market, you may have already had someone express interest in buying your property, or may simply be wondering, "is it time to sell?" Prices of home and land are at all time highs in much of the U.S. It is an appealing time to capitalize on this increased equity--especially if you're downsizing or plan to convert this growth into another asset. Whether you list with a local agent or sell...

We are in the midst of a strong seller's market, which presents some special challenges for those wishing to make a survival relocation. Demand and prices for rural property are high, but the availability has remained low, without relief in sight. Finding a home in the Redoubt and similar areas continues to be very challenging. As the Wall Street Journal described it in an April 3 article titled "The...