Christmas Bazaars

Fall is speeding past and the mountains are lightly dusted in what can be imagined as powdered sugar. October marks the start of the Christmas shopping season for Anchorage-ites. Christmas and holiday bazaars are popping up all around town at an alarming speed. It's a time to sing Christmas carols, shop for gifts for friends and family near and far, and to support local Alaskan businesses in the process. We have provided a link to the Anchorage Daily News' list of holiday bazaars around town and we hope to see you there!

Fall Fireside

It is the beginning of September and all you Alaskans know what that means: time to begin preparing for another winter. The chill in the air evokes the desire to curl up in front of a crackling fireplace with a warm cup of coffee or cup of hot cocoa and a good book. Leaves are rapidly changing, providing Alaskans with a perfect opportunity to get the family out for some Fall fun. As we watch the termination dust settle on the mountains, we anxiously await our favorite outdoor winter activities. Tire changeover is now underway, warm clothes begin to replace T-shirts and shorts, and school is back in session for students across the region. You begin to prepare your home for the long winter ahead: wrapping pipes, cleaning out your chimney, replacing the filter in the heater, and finishing those long delayed summer projects. While you may think it's too late this season to put your house on the market, we can attest to the fact that now is an excellent time to do so. In fact, statistics show home sales are up over this time last year by 10.4% while inventory is down 31.3% over this time last year. What does this mean? It means there are more people looking to buy than there are homes for sale. This results in a typical scenario of multiple offers on a single home. So if you are enjoying your cup of coffee fireside and considering selling your home, what better time to sell than right now!

Home Inspections

Christina recently had the opportunity to speak with Rick from Focus Consulting and Home Inspections. She asked him why having a home inspection is so important for buyers. Check out her interview.

Welcome

Welcome to the blog of Christina Gamez & Associates! We are thrilled you have chosen to follow us and hope we can provide you with helpful and informative information regarding the real estate industry in Alaska as well as local community events. Our goal is to become your go-to site for information regarding local events and fun for the family. We are excited to be serving the Anchorage community which has been our team's home for a good many years. We enjoy Anchorage and everything it has to offer, and sincerely hope to pass that enjoyment on to you. Please feel free to contact us. We look forward to seeing you at community events, and we are here to serve you whatever your real estate needs may be. You may email us at gamezhomesak@gmail.com or visit our website at http://www.findhomesinanchorage.com/.
Sincerely, Christina Gamez and Associates.