An Exciting Message From Dar Walden & Wes Madden

Wes Madden and Dar Walden are together today for a special announcement.

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home, click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

You might be wondering why I'm joined by my colleague Wes Madden in today's video. We actually have some exciting news to share: The Dar Walden Team and Madden Real Estate, two of the top real estate teams in Alaska, are merging!

To put that into perspective, last year we served a combined 778 clients with almost $200 million in sale volume. The best part is that Madden Real Estate will be part of the Keller Williams group, the world's largest franchise that has more than 150,000 agents and 800 offices around the world.

We teamed up so that we could provide our clients with true statewide service, making us the only team that serves all of Alaska. Our website is actually your only broker-owned source for all Alaska MLS listings.

We also have a worldwide referral network. If you're moving out of state, we can take care of any and all of your needs thanks to our network of 150,000 worldwide agents.

The merger also adds even more horsepower to our proven marketing systems. You might already know that we have some of the most progressive and exciting marketing strategies, and our merger will let us have synergy between all of our ideas and campaigns. We also share many of the same endorsements, including Barbara Corcoran, Glenn Beck, and Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts.

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The merger also adds even more horsepower to our proven marketing systems.

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We also share a lot of core values; this whole deal simply wouldn't work if we didn't. Having a team with two people that carry the same belief system is truly an amazing thing.

So if you're interested in buying or selling a home here in Alaska or you're interested in a career in real estate, just give us a call or send us an email. We'd love to hear from you!

We Want to Know Which Causes You Care About

We love helping out in the community and we'd like you to tell us about any causes you're passionate about.

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Today we're coming to you from the Alaska Heart Run, where our whole team is out here supporting and promoting healthy hearts.

We like to be active and helpful in the community, and if you've got a cause that you would like our team to join in on, let us know. We'd love to help support more great causes! 

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Let us know if there's a good cause you'd like us to know about.

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As always, give us a call or send us an email with any real estate questions you have as we're always here to help. I look forward to hearing from you soon!

The Connection Between School Zones and Home Value

Do you know the connection between school zones and your home's value?

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

You may not know this, but the school zone your home is located within is important. Being in a good school zone can positively impact your property’s value. Being in a bad school zone can do the opposite. 

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Homes located within great school zones have distinct advantages.

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We found a great article on Housing Wire recently that talks about this. There is quite a bit of interesting information in here, so we recommend that you take a look. Homes located within great school zones have distinct advantages over others.


If you have any other questions for me, you can always reach out by phone or email. I look forward to hearing from you and am happy to answer any questions you may have.

Have You Seen Resolution Pointe Recently?

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

The Resolution Pointe development is coming along nicely. We’re here with an update for you, in the form of a neighborhood walkthrough.

There are 99 lots in this subdivision. We completely sold out on phase one. We have about three left for phase two, and 15 for phase three. We are now getting ready to open up phase four, where another set of 15 beautiful lots will become available.

The nice thing about this subdivision is that any builder can build here. There is a nice variety in the homes of this neighborhood because we have so many different builders and different styles. It adds some nice flavor to the neighborhood.

We have also got an exclusive look for you of the latest home in Resolution Pointe built by Trevi Builders. In the kitchen of the home, we’ve got beautiful alder cabinets and granite countertops to go along with a copper farm-style sink. In the master bedroom, there are big windows that showcase a beautiful green view. There is also a large master bathroom and walk-in closet, which are very important to buyers. For a better look at this particular home, watch the video above.

If you have any questions for us about this neighborhood or any of the lots on it, give us a call or send us an email. We would be happy to help you out.

Staging Doesn't Have to be Expensive and Complex

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

If you are looking to sell your home, your goal is to get the most money possible in the shortest amount of time. One of the best ways to add value and appeal to your home is through home staging. You have a lot of options  for how you want to go about it. You could hire a professional staging company, but that comes with a hefty price tag. Most of the time, a few simple fixes is all it takes to transform a living room.

Today we are going to go through some of our most favorite, inexpensive home staging tips or you. We hope these will help you save both time and money when it comes time to sell your home.

A fresh coat of paint is always a good idea. Neutral, warm colors work best for highlighting the natural light in your home. This will make it easier to punch up the room with some colorful accessories and pull everything together.

A common design problem facing many homeowners is that they have no real entry way, as their front door opens up to the living room. To fix this, you can add a table, some lighting, and a rug to "fake a foyer" and make it feel like the living room and entryway are two different spaces.

A patterned rug, some pillows, or bright curtains add a ton of texture and an eclectic layer to the space, which is essential to a well-designed room.

In some cases, a "make-under" is just what you need. In the case of most fireplaces, taking some accessories and clutter away enhances the look and feel of the room greatly.

You could spend well over a few thousand dollars with a staging company, or you could do these fixes yourself for around $500.  That's a small investment considering the value that you add to your home by adding those pieces.


If you have any questions of us about staging your home or anything else real estate related, give us a call or send over a quick email. We are always here to help, and would love to hear from you!

Take a Virtual Drive Through Resolution Pointe

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today we are taking a field trip to the beautiful Resolution Pointe subdivision. There are about 99 lots here, 10 of which are bluff lots. Most of the bluff lots have already been sold, but there is a wide range of homes available in the $500,000 - $1 million price range right now. 

We have eight or nine builders working on homes here right now, which demonstrates one of the great advantages of building a home in Resolution Pointe. You get to pick your lot and your builder, and you have complete control over what you want your home to look like. 

We’re currently on phase four of five in this subdivision and things are coming along nicely. In the video above, enjoy these great photographs of some of the homes in Resolution Pointe. After seeing the incredible architecture, accents, and views, you’ll want to take a look at them in person very soon. 

If you haven’t seen it yet, I invite you to take a drive through the subdivision sometime. If you have any questions or want to schedule a time to look at some homes or lots, give us a call or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

How Will Our Inventory Affect Your Buying Power?

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Today I'd like to update you on the inventory levels here in Anchorage and Eagle River. Overall, inventory is relatively low, and we're under a three month level. This means that we're in a seller's market because there are less homes available.

• Anywhere under $400K there is about a 1-2 month supply of homes, so sellers can reap big benefits if they have a home of this value for sale.
• From $400K to $600K we have more inventory and homes are sitting on the market for a little bit longer. The key to selling these homes is pricing them right and making sure that they are in good condition.
• From $600K to $750K we have about six months of inventory, which means that the market is balanced between buyers and sellers. Buyers will have an easier time buying these homes.
• If your home is worth more than $1 million, we have roughly 23 months of inventory, which means that you're in a buyer's market. 

Overall, the real estate market is very good here for buyers and sellers. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you're looking to buy or sell a home in Anchorage.

Is Resolution Pointe the Perfect Place to Build Your New Anchorage Home?

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Today, we want to share some insider knowledge about the newest subdivision in the Anchorage area!

Resolution Pointe is going to be a beautiful subdivision. It's already in the process of being developed and is about 100 lots large. We have sold about 30% of them and we are getting ready to open up a few more sections. 

This subdivision is located at the end of 100th Avenue. If you haven't been out there and are considering building a new home, I highly recommend you check it out! The lots range from $127,500 and higher, and include rare and hard-to-find bluff lots that will soon be available. Home values in the area will likely be around $475,000 on the low end. 

Resolution Pointe is a one-of-a-kind subdivision that will likely fill up fast! If you have any interest in living in this beautiful area, give me a call or shoot me a quick email. I would love to show you around!

Where Can You Learn More About Anchorage Real Estate?

There are many great Anchorage area homes for sale. Click here to perform a full home search, or if you're thinking of selling your home,click here for a FREE Home Price Evaluation so you know what buyers will pay for your home in today's market. You may also call me at (907) 865-6404 for a FREE home buying or selling consultation to answer any of your real estate questions.

Do you have questions about the Anchorage real estate market? Are you planning on buying or selling in the near future, and could use some tips? We're here to help! 

We are now taking your questions! Let us know what you would like to know about the real estate industry, and we'll supply the answer in a video! Here are some examples of great questions we have the answers to:

• What are conditions like in my subdivision? 
• How can I increase the curb appeal of my home?
• What renovations and updates are worth making?
• What can I do to add value to my home?
• What subdivisions have the best resale values?
• Where are the best school districts?

This is just a sampling of the many areas we are experts in. We are very happy to answer any and all of your questions! Give us a call or shoot us a quick email with all of your comments and concerns, we would love to hear from you!