Bay Realty Blog

Tough being a Moose in Alaska some days....

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 03:26:59 -0600

Tough being a Moose in Alaska some days....

Tough being a person in Alaska some days...

We thought we were headed towards breakup...

Spring was in the air....and then here comes the snow...

One minute your minding your own business and the next thing you know

You can't see your hoof in front of you!

Wild and Wooly Weather in our World this weekend...Try Driving in it!!

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Sheesh, another 2 feet of snow!!!? Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:49:15 -0600

Sheesh, another 2 feet of snow!!!?

Is this funny or what??

Couldn't help myself someone emailed me this picture and I had to use it..

way to humorous to keep this to myself....

But seriously folks... Homer Alaska to Anchor Point Alaska has been hammered

with snow in the last few days...

We thought we were well on our way to Spring... but No...lots of snow and more on the way!

But we really did get another 2 feet of snow and more than that in some areas!

Stay Warm, Dry and Safe out there Spring is Coming...we Promise!

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

IDITAROD 2010 MUSHERS TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS & MILITARY WIDOWS

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 03:11:49 -0600

IDITAROD 2010 MUSHERS TO HONOR FALLEN SOLDIERS & MILITARY WIDOWS

This is a new and wonderful part of the Iditarod 2010....

One hundred military widows will be in Anchorage this week to be honored at the 38th annual Iditarod.

As the widows look on, six mushers - Martin Buser, Jeff King, DeeDee Jonrowe, Sue Allen, Michelle Phillips and Judy Currier will carry ribbons with the names of the fallen military heroes who have lost their lives in service to their country.

The widows are attending the 2010 TAPS National Military Widow Gathering March 3-7. The Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) was founded by Bonnie Carroll after the death of her husband - Alaska Army National Guard Brigadier General Tom Carroll - in a military aircraft crash in November 1992.

Since the death of her husband, Mrs. Carroll has grown TAPS into a national network with over 25,000 surviving family members, providing emotional support and care following the death of a loved one serving in the armed forces.

The Alaska gathering offers attendees an exciting adventure and the chance to meet other military surviving spouses. Through the generosity of local companies, funds were raised to support lodging, meals and activities (including, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, dog-sledding, and a visit to the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center) for the military widows.

Year-round, TAPS offers peer-based emotional support, grief and trauma resources, seminars and "Good Grief Camps" for children, case work assistance, and 24/7 crisis intervention care for anyone who has been affected by a death in the Armed Forces.

For more information on TAPS, please visit www.taps.org

Here are 2 of the widows with Martin Buser.... 4 time Iditarod Champion

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Iditarod 2010 The Spirit of Alaska! More Than a Race…

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:09:44 -0600

Iditarod 2010 The Spirit of Alaska! More Than a Race…

The Iditarod Begins this weekend in Anchorage Alaska….then to Eagle River and then on to Wasilla for the restart… then it is the historic trail to Nome… The 1,149 Mile race to Nome commemorates the brave mushers and dog teams who saved the lives of hundreds of people in 1925 from a diphtheria epidemic.

So check out some of these links especially http://www.iditarod.com the official site of the Iditarod …. Here you can find the history of the Iditarod and the story of the mushers, and their dogs ….it took them some 6 days in temperatures of 40 below and winds strong enough to blow a dog team and sled right over… Gunnar Kaasen drove the final trip into Nome thru a 80 mile pr hour wind blizzard. His lead dog Balto led the way and to this day there is statue of Balto in Central Park of New York City…

These sites will keep you updated on the events of the current Iditarod… you can find all the information you need right here http://www.iditarod.com/ http://www.ultimateiditarod.com/ http://insider.iditarod.com/

And take the time to listen to Alaska’s official Troubadour Hobo Jim… sing his song….Iditarod! and if you ever get the chance to go to Nome in March you can sing along with Hobo Jim! And if that sounds to cold come to Homer Alaska in the summer and we will make sure you hear it loud and clear some night!

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Good News on the Homer Alaska Market Area

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:14:55 -0600

Good News on the Homer Alaska Market Area

Stats provided by the ever diligent Kirk Olsen Appraiser Extraordinaire

86 closed MLS sales ($100k+) in the last 12 months (+23 from the previous 12 months)

Median sale price: $225,900 (+3% from previous 12 months)

Median marketing time: 104 Days (+15 from previous 12 months)

Ratio of sale price to list price: 97% (+1% from the previous 12 months)

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

All tsunami warnings canceled….. lets enjoy the calm waters

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 02:42:10 -0600

There is some talk of over zealous warnings of possible tsunamis after the 8.8 on the Richter scale Earthquake in Chile.....

My mother was a Girl Scout leader...four daughters...

Her motto was always be prepared for anything

I don't think we should mock the scientists for making sure all the bases were covered..

The truth is it could have gone a lot worse... and no warning would be negligent....

I for one am glad we all escaped any damage from a tsunami this week....

And I say we should all be prepared for any natural disaster that may come our way...

Until then let's enjoy the calm waters of the ocean as the sun sets

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Remarkable Sunset over Mt Augustine on Cook Inlet Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:49:57 -0600

Look At This Remarkable Sunset over Mt Augustine on Cook Inlet

The Fiery Colors Were Fitting For This Active Volcano

This Has Been the Year of the Sunset in Homer Alaska

How Could You Drive Past This And Not Stop To Enjoy The Moment?

Life Is Wild and Beautiful In Homer Alaska

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Kachemak Bay... Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:26:36 -0600

It was just gorgeous yesterday in Homer Alaska

We were out East End Looking at a couple of homes for sale

I couldn't resist the Mountains, Glaciers and Kachemak Bay

It was like Living Art... looking at the water and the snow and the way the light shone...

Hard to capture the True Beauty.... You need to see it for yourself....

Kachemak Bay... Homer Alaska

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Monday Moose be Time to Visit Homer Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 02:02:26 -0600

Monday Moose be Time to Visit Homer Alaska

I was showing homes yesterday to a visitor from New Mexico

She was thrilled to see the Neighbors she can expect to drop by

This was at Pioneer Inn in Homer Alaska http://www.pioneerinnhomerak.com/

A Great Place to stay and Graze! 412 E Pioneer Avenue, Homer, AK 99603

This Moose paid no attention to cars or folks walking by....

This Little one Just Keep Eating!

Life is Wild in Homer Alaska

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Moose Reunion Anchor Point Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:04:35 -0600

Moose Reunion Anchor Point Alaska

Sundays are always a day for family dinners and get-togethers...

Today my home seemed to be the hot spot for moose reunions

There were at least 4 Moose in my yard today.... on both sides....

This one thought she would relax and eat snow for awhile....

She sat there for over an hour before moving on....

All I could get was a shot of this ones ears...

But here is the sweet favorite

A little one... look at that sweet face..

Life is Wild in Anchor Point Alaska

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Morning Moose Munch.... Anchor Point Alaska

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:29:58 -0600

Morning Moose Munch.... Anchor Point Alaska

Okay its not Monday but I had to Share.....

I Heard a little commotion outside my window and look what I found...

Munching with all his might

And putting his whole body into it

Leave the Barn please....just graze on the Grass...

This is one guy you dont want to try and tell to butt out

Life is Wild In Anchor Point Alaska

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Food For Thought....

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 02:35:04 -0600

Food For Thought....

"When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much he had learned." Mark Twain

Keep the Faith Parents... they grow up and get over it... really

When You Need Results Bay Realty Works!

Invest in Your Future Now... Call 907-235-6183

Search our website at www.BayRealtyAlaska.com

Email us at info@BayRealtyAlaska.com

Or Debra@BayRealtyAlaska.com

What's The Green Truth?

Debra Leisek (Broker Bay Realty Homer Alaska) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 02:55:42 -0600

Vic is looking for lenders who understand green home loans or loans for energy efficient homes... we have those in Alaska but California must not have a system in place for them...any ideas anyone?

Alaska has been a forward thinker on helping people buy homes with lower interest rates and rebates for energy efficient homes... what do they have in the rest of the United States....

Via Vic Steele (Valet Real Estate Services):

I'm listing a green home next week. It is fabulous. The timing is ideal because our MLS recently added the following terms:

Green Certifying Body

Green Certification Rating

Green Year Certified

Green Building Certification

Earthcraft House

Energy Audit Available

Energy Recovery Ventilator

Environments for Living Rated

FSC Certified Wood Products

IAQ Tested

ICF Compatibale Features

Locally Sourced Building Materials

Low Flow Faucets

Photovoltaics

Rain/Freeze Sensors

Recycled Building Materials

Smart Electric Meter

Solar Electricity

Turbines

Wind Generator

Windmill

I'm a pro, not an amateur, so I have done several things in preparation for marketing this home. I've checked to see if I need to be an EcoBroker to maximize their exposure - It would be nice, but I don't need the designation to sell this home. It looks like a very good designation for marketing though.

I've researched all of these terms and discussed them with my client. We're on track for success with one exception:

I keep coming across offers of Green Mortgages like; myEnergyLoan, HUD's FHA Insured Energy-Effecient Loan Program, Energy Star Mortgages, Chase and B of A offer Green incentives, and there are other fluff offers.

I know that the most common programs are closing cost savings. Are there any programs that give my buyer better rates for buying this green home? I've got some great marketing ideas if I have a genuine loan program. I need your help! What's the truth behind Green Mortgages? The myEnergyLoan looks like the real deal but I haven't had any luck finding a lender who can offer it in California.

Imagine the appeal of an electric bill of zero every month, a gas bill that is less than half of any of your neighbors and a water bill that is lower than you have ever seen on top of the lowest interest rate of any of your friends! That is a home anyone would want, especially this beauty I have coming up! Won't you help me sell this green home? What is the truth behind Green Mortgages. What is the green truth?

A referral is sending someone you care about to someone you trust!

Vic Steele, Broker, CA DRE License No. 01349863

Valet Real Estate Services

571 N. Poplar, Suite H, Orange, CA 92868