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This Land is your land this land is my land! Woody Guthrie

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:08:33 -0400

This Land is your land this land is my land! This land was made Was Made for You and Me!

Labor Day end of the summer...good day to reflect on the year.... Look back at the people and the history...

maybe by looking at the past we can go forward without making some of the same mistakes...

Woody Guthrie wrote some powerful songs while living thru some troubling times....

"A folk song is what's wrong and how to fix it

or it could be who's hungry and where their mouth is

or who's out of work and where the job is

or who's broke and where the money is or

who's carrying a gun and where the peace is. "- Woody Guthrie

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Homer Alaska Where did the Fireweed go?

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:58:14 -0400

Where did the Fireweed go? Homer Alaska

What Happened to the Fireweed? Fireweed is beautiful and ominous all at the same time... Fireweed as it blooms and begins to cover the land with its Bright magenta color is so pretty but we know at the same time that means winter is coming... Alaskans say by the time it blossoms to the top and then turns to cotton winter is 6 weeks away.

However this year we didn't really get the full blooms of fireweed... there are plenty of plants out there that never bloomed... and the ones that did don't seem to be producing cotton...

which looks like snow when it blows in the fall wind at the end of the season....

So what does that mean? No Winter? I doubt it... but it does give us hope for a long Indian summer !

These Guys are Still Here and not Leaving Yet!

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Woulda Shoulda Coulda..... Buy Your Home in Homer Alaska NOW!

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:03:39 -0400

I heard from a young couple that their "friend" who sells real Estate (part time) told them not to buy a home yet...

Because maybe the prices will drop or the interest rates will go down or they might get a better deal in the winter....

The shame of this is that the young couple really wanted to buy a new home and start a family.

They can afford the home and the monthly payment is less than their rent.

Right now in Homer Alaska the values on home are stable and steady.

Interest rates are at an all time low ....that gives YOU more buying power!

Call Rhonda Johnson at AKUSA Mortgage

http://www.alaskausamortgage.com/about/team.asp?JohnsonR

Alaska Housing Finance programs offer even lower interest rate reductions for energy rated homes...

Including a $7,500 rebate for new construction 5 star plus.

Check out AHFC http://www.ahfc.state.ak.us/home/index.cfm

There are many good reasons to buy a home now.

What are You waiting for ?

Better Prices?

Better Interest Rates?

Woulda Shoulda Coulda

Don't Wait Yourself Out Of the Home You Want!

You will Kick Yourself later if You don't buy Now!

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Shoot Low Sherriff they're riding Shetlands... or Are they?

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 03:34:48 -0400

Shoot Low Sherriff they're riding Shetlands...

So I'm driving down the road minding my own business when suddenly I see ahead of me a very strange sight...

In Homer Alaska like other towns across the nation people love their dogs and drive them around in their trucks...

But I have never seen someone driving around with a small pony in the back of the truck

The head was bobbing , the hair was flying and the neck going back and forth....

It looked Real.....Really!

Upon closer investigation this was no pony...maybe a one trick pony... it was a stuffed pony for children to ride!

So there you go... things are not always as they appear...it is always good to take a second look!

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Happy Birthday Mary Ann Rowe! Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:04:13 -0400

Happy Birthday Mary Ann Rowe! Mary Ann is one of Homer Alaska's Finest!

She moved from California to Homer in the early 70's! I think that was before they had paved roads... so it wasn't all that easy! Today is her Birthday so it would be a good time to call her and say Happy Birthday... or send flowers.... Or dark chocolate....

Mary Ann Rowe is a fixture in the title world... She works at First American Title and before that worked at Kachemak Title... She is the Title Queen..... She knows where all the easements are and the encroachments and a few squatters...

She Has And Is A Tremendous Boon To Our Community And Has Served On All Kinds Of Boards And Helped Out At Fundraisers And Even A Realtor Convention Or 2 Or 23.....

Yacht Club, Rotary Club, Winter King Salmon Derby, Shorebird Festival, And On The Board Of The Chamber Of Commerce, Alaska Land Title Are Just A Few Of The Organizations She Has Contributed To And Be Part Of...Last Year She Was Named Affiliate Of The Year For Kachemak Board Of Realtors, She Is Our Rock... She Means So Much To Our Industry And To Me

Happy Birthday Mary Ann Rowe!

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Kachemak Heritage Land Trust Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:02:10 -0400

Kachemak Heritage Land Trust is Alaska's first land trust.

KHLT has helped to preserve forest, wetlands and riverfront, recreational areas, historic and cultural sites, and urban natural areas on the Kenai Peninsula through donations of land and conservation easements.

KHLT is primarily supported by individuals, foundations, corporations, and businesses who believe that the protection of natural land is important if we are to retain the quality of life and economic base that make the Kenai Peninsula so attractive for residents and visitors.

You can donate land, money time or labor... they do very good work and we are better for their work.

Bay Realty is a proud member of the Kachemak Heritage Land Trust and our Scott Connelly serves on the board as Secretary.

For more information Go to http://www.kachemaklandtrust.org/

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Location Location Location... Prime Real Estate Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:51:40 -0400

Location Location Location... Prime Real Estate Homer Alaska

Check Out This Eagles Nest Located In Homer Alaska.

Bald Eagles Often Use and Rebuild the Same Nest Each Year.

This was at the Beginning of the Year as They Fixed up the Nest and Patched All the Holes

Nest Trees Are Usually Close To Water, Afford A Clear View Of The Surrounding Area.

This Eagles Nest Has All the Criteria and Is Perfectly Located...

On Homers Bypass Road from Town to the Spit

Located Across From the Only Stop Light In Homer, Beluga Lake and the Homer Slough...

This Cozy Nest Is Private with Awesome View and built in Good Memories!

Call Me today if You are Looking for the Perfect Nest in Homer Alaska

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Panoramic Heights 34 Acres Land for Sale Homer Alaska!

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 21:21:30 -0400

Panoramic Heights 34 Acres Land for Sale Homer Alaska!

Why Do You Live In Alaska? Peace And Privacy Can Be Yours On This 34 Acre Lot! Priced To Sell So You Can Live Well On This Beautiful Parcel! Moose, Bear And Other Wildlife Are Here To Greet You...Come Home To A Secluded Estate Away From The World But Within Driving Distance To Everything! 34 Acres You Can Use As You Want!

52 Acres Parcel also available as well as smaller lots ALL Owner Finance and very easy terms !... Call for a complete packet...

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Halibut Jackpot Derby Leader 277.6 Pound Halibut....Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:13:21 -0400

Homer Alaska is the Halibut Capitol of the world ....

The Homer Alaska Jackpot Halibut Derby is the largest derby in the land!

Saturday a new leader emerged... Jamie Olvera from Fairbanks Alaska.... She reeled in a whopping 277.6 pound Halibut!

Unless someone pulls up a bigger fish by Tuesday she will win the monthly prize of 1,000 and

an extra $500 for the Lady Angler monthly prize.

Congratulations to Capt. Ben Martin of North Country Halibut Charters!

Great Job putting your clients on the fish!

The Derby has one more month to go and closes on Sept 30. Lots of the big fish get caught in this last month...

The Homer Alaska Jackpot Halibut Derby is sponsored by the Homer Chamber Of Commerce.

The grand prize depends on how many tickets are sold but last years winner was

Homers' own Tom Youngblood, he won $40,440! 354.6 Pound Halibut

Still Time to buy a ticket and get to FISHING!

http://www.adn.com/2010/08/28/1429417/olvera-claims-the-lead-in-homer.html#ixzz0xyvlorov

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Sandhill Cranes in Homer Alaska....

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:41:40 -0400

Sandhill Cranes in Homer Alaska....

The other Day we were on our Realtor HLS tour (Homer List Share we go and see the new listings every Wednesday)...

It was a beautiful day in Homer Alaska as we came out of a house right in town just in time to see a couple of Sand Hill cranes land in the yard next door... There is no way you can ignore a crane when they land right in front of you and start walking with those long gangling legs and make their little honking noises..

Enjoy them while you can .... They will leave us all too soon...

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Cleveland is steaming and stirring.... Alaska Volcano Be Prepared!

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:57:04 -0400

Well it appears the Cleveland is steaming and stirring.... not Cleveland Ohio...

but Cleveland Mountain also know as another volcano here in Alaska out on the Aleutian chain!

This Map from the Alaska Volcano Observatory / Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys

Level Yellow which means "Volcano is exhibiting signs of elevated unrest above known background level" go to http://www.avo.alaska.edu/activity/Cleveland.php for more information

The Cleveland is Not that Close to us but here is Mt Augustine Steaming Last Week... Cook Inlet!

Oh Yeah the Ring of Fire Homer Alaska

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Panoramic Heights 52 Acres Land in Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 03:59:24 -0400

Panoramic Heights 52 Acres Land in Homer Alaska

Celebrate nature! Set amid the rolling hills Peace And Privacy Can Be Yours On This 52 Acre Estate! Live Well On This Beautiful Parcel! Moose, Bear And Other Wildlife Are Here To Greet You...Come Home To A Secluded Estate Away From The World But Within Driving Distance To Everything! Urban Farmers and Ranchers Will Find this a True Delight! MLS#10-9696

$264,500 Owners will Finance with EZ Terms.... Call for more Information!

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Senator Ted Stevens Legacy is the 49th Star in the American Flag.

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 01:16:09 -0400

Senator Ted Stevens Legacy is the 49th Star in the American Flag.

His family issued this statement and it is true.

It is fact. Ted Stevens touched Alaska and Alaskans in every possible way.

His life's work was Alaska's great fortune.

Without Senator Ted there are many places in Alaska that would not have running water, electricity or roads.

If you have never been to Alaska you can not understand how Vast it is and the challenge it is to live here...

It is beautiful and awe-inspiring but it is tough.

Senator Ted made our lives easier; He was the Trail Blazer to mark and ensure Alaska's Future.

He is our champion, our warrior our friend.

"They sent me here," he once said simply, "to stand up for the state of Alaska."

"My motto has been here: To hell with politics, just do what's right for Alaska," he told the Senate in a farewell address in November 2008.

It is hard to say goodbye to this larger than life Alaskan Hero ....who always put Alaska first...

His family will grieve him and we Alaskans will grieve him as our own... our Uncle Ted.

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Monday Moose.... A favorite Moose moment!

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 03:57:26 -0400

Monday Moose.... A favorite Moose moment!

Momma Moose and her twins were back... eating my bushes, alders and willows....

Messing with the windmill... playing with each other...

Mom had her eye on me the whole time but we have a certain trust level...

We know our boundaries and we respect them...

I sat on my Deck and took these pictures...

It was certainly one of my all time favorite Moose Moments!

Anchor Point Alaska

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The Moose are Loose in Anchor Point Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:21:14 -0400

The Moose are Loose in Anchor Point Alaska

This weekend has been a Moose wonderful time in Anchor Point Alaska

I have been surrounded by moose...

The Momma Moose and her Twins...

And then another Moose with one Baby... very small and very aloof

But the Twins were not shy... they were fighting with my windmill...

Fighting over the drain pipe in the yard

Fighting over mom...

It was very fun to watch them... all the while Mom ate and ate

Then they laid down and made my yard their campground for the night

The Moose are Loose in Anchor Point Alaska

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