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Lucas 1
10 acres in Wasilla City Limits
From the street
4 bed home close to Wasilla High School

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Leone Harris-Ewing
REMAX Dynamic of The Valley
892 E. USA Circle #100
Wasilla, AK, 99654
Office: 907-352-9357
Cell: 907-755-0226
5 Tips for Buying Property in Wasilla Alaska | Print |

Buying Wasilla homes can be both an exhilarating and stressful experience. In this article, we’ll go over 5 tips to help make buying property in Wasilla, Alaska, a smoother and more pain free experience for you. By the end of this article, you’ll have a great idea of how to get started with buying your property.
Tip #1 – Educate Yourself
Buying a house is a big deal, especially if it’s your first time. You’re making a major emotional and financial move.
It’s important to educate yourself as much as you possibly can. Some ways you can do that include talking to real estate professionals, reading books and doing your research on the internet.
Tip #2 – Get Professional Help
According to Consumer Reports, buyers who used a real estate agent generally saved at least $5000 when compared to buyers who didn’t use a real estate agent.
Paying 6% of your selling price to a real estate agent can seem like a painful blow. However, research has shown again and again that in the long run, you save money by working with a professional. Given the current market, that’s especially true in the Wasilla. They know what to look for, what to warn you about, how to negotiate and a whole lot more.
Why risk it with something as important as your home?
Tip #3 – Educate Yourself about the Loans
One area that buyers are often under educated in is loans. What are the different types of loans available? What are the pros, cons, risks and benefits of each type of loan?
Understanding your loan is equivalent to understanding your financial future. Make sure you do your research beforehand so you can make an educated decision on what type of loan you want to get.
Tip #4 – Take Your Time and Look at a Lot of Properties
Although it’s great to “fall in love” with the house of your choice when you first see it, it’s also important to shop around and make sure that the property you’re looking at is really the one you want. There’s a wide variety of options in Wasilla,  so make sure you’ve picked the right one before you move forward with it.
Realize that it’s very hard to go back on an offer or a purchase. The last thing you want is a nagging feeling of doubt about whether or not you made the right choice. Do yourself a favor and do a thorough survey of your area before making your decision.
Tip #5 - Take Notes
Buying a home can be a period of highly accelerated education. It’s important to take notes, both to help you cement your learning in the moment, as well as to ensure you have an easy way to refresh yourself on what you learned in the future.
When you’re looking at properties, it’s also important to take notes. If you see five houses a day for two or three days a week, the houses can quickly blend together. You might have trouble remembering which impression went with which house. Taking detailed notes can help you avoid this pitfall.
Finishing Up
These five tips should put you ahead of most home buyers out there. Continue to educate yourself and learn more about the buying process so you can make an educated purchase. If you’re ready to speak with a professional who can help you get started with your purchase in Wasilla Alaska, just give me a call at 907-755-0226 or drop me an email at leone@mtaonline.net

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