Marianne Grant's Real Estate & Tidbits Blog

In the magazine Dollars and Sense, Jim Campen, professor emeritus of economics at the University of Massachusetts-Boston and an expert on racial discrimination in mortgage lending, has written a piece entitled, "Update on Mortgage Lending Discrimination: After a Disastrous Detour, We're Back Wher...

All very good points Alan is making. I will state the content as positives and incorporate them into my next listing presentation. THIS is how your home will beat the competition. Thanks Alan! Back in August of last year, I published a post called 6 Reasons why your house won't sell.  It garnered...

Linksvideo of homePhoto Gallery15711 Southpark Lp Anchorage Alaska on the lower hillside, ten minute-drive to midtown, on beuatiful half-acre lotGreat views of Cook Inletprivate backyard oasisvaulted ceilings, large views capture light year-round, open floor plan for easy entertaining, formal din...

Just when we thought we had seen the lowest rates EVER, here are today's rates that beat them yet AGAIN! If you are thinking of buying a home in Alaska, talk to me. Now is the time to invest those Permanent Fund Dividend checks you just received from the State of Alaska for every member in your f...

The Anchorage Dailey News reports from NOME, Alaska, that Lance Mackeywon the 1,100-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race on Tuesday to become the first musher in the event's 38-year history to win four consecutive races. "Fans bundled up against subzero temperatures cheered the 39-year-old throat ca...

Who has not experienced this scenario: A buyer seems committed to the buying process, the home inspection is done, repairs are negotiated, and yet - at the last moment, the buyer gets cold feet for no apparent reason and wants to pull out, willing to sacrifice the earnest money. What is going on ...

Eco-friendly homes will be selling at a premium. As the economy worsens, buyers will be looking ever more to reducing costs on all levels.20 Eco-Savvy Steps Sellers Can Take to Attract Eco-Friendly Buyers and a Speedier Sale   Looking for added value, Buyers demand eco-friendly features and Selle...

It is almost upon us again - a weekend of great excitement and color  in Anchorage, Alaska,  at the tail end of winter: The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race Ceremonial Start , which begins Saturday, Mar 6 10:00a at Iditarod Starting Point, Anchorage, Alaska. It is THE big winter event, and visitors f...

This is a great article. Thank you Lenn Harley. With more and more short sales in every market, it appears that they are here to stay for quite a while.MORE AND MORE SHORT SALE LISTINGS in your market???  SAME HERE.  GET USED TO IT!  It's going to get worse before it gets better. LIVE AUDIO CONFE...

Elegance  & Luxury abound in this superb Michelson-built home with stunning views of Denali, two mountain ranges, the inlet and city lights. Ideal floor plan for easy Family-life and for fine Entertaining. For your private showing, please call me. 907-529-6602  To see the full listing with more ...