You may be surprised to learn that Alaska is one of the top four states susceptible to real estate fraud. One of the most common frauds occurs on vacant property with an absentee out of state owner. According to the Alaska MLS, as of February 9th, there are 18,345 Continue Reading
A Look into the Future for Housing
On March 30, 1867 William Seward purchased the territory of Alaska from Russia for $7.2 million. It sold for 2 cents per acre and added 586,412 square miles to the United States. Without a doubt, the best real estate deal ever! On January 3, 1959 Alaska Continue Reading
Preparing Your Home for Sale – Refresh or Remodel?
The dilemma every seller faces is what to do to prepare their home for sale. The answer to that question may lie, in part, on the age of your home. Year to date 69% of the 1538 homes reported sold in MLS were built before 1992. The reason that year is Continue Reading
We’re All Together Now in South Central Alaska
The Mat-Su Borough and the Municipality of Anchorage includes 26,314 square miles of land with a population of 401,636 which is 54.2% of Alaska’s population. With all that land and small population, there should be more than enough room for a home, large or small, for every Continue Reading
The Journey for Home Ownership
In 1935, the U.S. was mostly a nation of renters. Only one in ten households owned their home and the down payment for a home was 50%. That’s when the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) initiated a mortgage program to encourage home ownership by lowering the down payment Continue Reading
My Crystal Ball has a Hairline Crack
Published Anchorage Daily News on 12.18.2024 By Connie Yoshimura This is the time of year when we reflect not only on the past year but try to plan for the future. But this year my crystal ball has a hairline crack like Continue Reading
Buyers & Sellers: A Demographic Change
According to a report by the National Association of Realtors, first-time home buyers have dropped to only 24% of all residential sales. These first-time homebuyers are not who you may think they are anymore.The median age is now 38 compared to the late 20s a decade Continue Reading
Why You Should Buy a Condo —Now
Published Anchorage Daily News on 10.02.2024 By Connie Yoshimura In today’s market, condo sales can range from $1,125,000 for a luxury inlet view newer built single-floor condo with elevator to $189,000 or $80,000 lower depending on the style for a REKA Drive condo Continue Reading
The Million Dollar Phenomenon
Published in Anchorage Daily News 9.18.24 By Connie Yoshimura The “Million Dollar Phenomenon” has been a stealth growth in the Anchorage residential marketplace for the past 12 months with a reported 95 MLS closed sales above $1 million. Currently, Continue Reading
Still Looking for the ‘Missing Middle’?
Published in Anchorage Daily News By Connie Yoshimura Then, this Saturday and Sunday take a scenic fall drive north, turn off the Glenn and meander down the old Glenn road into Palmer from the back end past the airport and golf course. Stop for a Continue Reading
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Connie Yoshimura is the Owner and Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty. With over 40 years of residential real estate experience, she continues to be a leader in Alaska’s housing market. Most recently, she sold the highest-priced home ever recorded in the Alaska MLS.