2011 Fall Parade of Homes
The first day of Autumn is this Friday, yay! In the Mat-Su Valley orange, yellow, tan, and red leaves lazily fall from the trees. Bright blue skies and crisp temperatures greet you as you step outside. And if you are lucky enough and if it is the perfect day look up and let the sun cast the last tidbits of its warm rays onto your cheeks.
What better way to kick off this eye catching time of year than with a drive around the Mat-Su Home Builders Parade of Homes on Saturday and Sunday 9/24 & 9/25! 20 homes will be open for you to peruse. If you are thinking about building now is a great time to compare several builders’ craftsmanship and aesthetic style. Maybe you are thinking of remodeling, it’s a great time to gather ideas.
Team Rogers will be hosting 2 open houses on the tour. Stop by, we would love to see you!
2752 S. Pullet Circle
5730 E. Frost Circle
Homes will be open:
Saturday 9/24 10am – 6pm
Sunday 9/25 noon – 6pm
Visit all 20 homes and enter to win a $500 Gift Card!
If you need more information on parade give us a call at 373-4300 or check out the Mat-Su Home Builders Facebook page.
October Ballot Issues to Consider
We like being the messengers information; therefore, we wanted to bring to your attention two propositions for the October 4th ballot. We’re not here to give you our opinion but to provide you with information you may not be familiar with.
Proposition 2 is for a proposed $32 million transportation bonds for 11 roads and 4 pathways. Attached to this email you will information outlining which roads are being considered, the purpose for the improvement and estimated cost. There are two major components of the road bonds. First, the cost is a 50/50 split between the Borough and State. Next, the bonds will not be issued to pay for projects unless matching funds are received from the State.
Proposition 3 is for educational capital improvements. The fact sheet for this bond is included in the attachments. The bonds will go towards the construction of new schools, including a Knik Goose Bay Middle/ High School, life safety needs, as well as deferred maintenance. Should this bond pass with the Mat-Su residents and our State’s Legislators the State of Alaska will reimburse the borough 70% of the total. The fact sheet contains a breakdown of the estimated annual cost to property owners if you are curious what this means to your financially.
Whether you are for or against these bonds please vote October 4th so your voice is heard!
For all of your real estate needs call on the Team that Delivers Results! Team Rogers! 907-373-4300 or teamrogers@mtaonline.net.
Weekly Round Up
It was a busy summer week for us at Team Rogers. It started with Brooxie taking some time off on Monday with her family to hike the Gold Mint Trail in Hatcher’s Pass
(pictured).
Wednesday was a raining day for the Mat-Su Home Builders Charity Golf Tournament but Krystal and Brooxie still managed to take some time to visit with the golfers and support a good cause.
Friday was our first time teaming up with the Blood Bank of Alaska to hold a blood drive. It was a raging success with past clients, affiliates, and other Realtors showing up along with the public to donate blood. The Blood Bank of Alaska was extremely excited by the turnout and thought they collect over their goal (we should have the results sometime this week). If you’ve been thinking about giving blood – DO IT! Summer time typically brings the Blood Bank to critically low levels. Check their website to find out when the next blood drive is near you – www.bloodbankofalaska.com
Through all of this fun and community service we still put our clients first. Devon wrote 2 accepted offers for two extremely happy families. Both Devon and Misty successfully guided home buying clients through the process and had clients close on 2 homes. Our office also listed two fantastic lots (one is seen below) and one beautiful home this week.
1413 N Hartely Cir
1.66 Acres
Pond frontage w/ rainbow trout, land locked silvers, and greyling
Great Commute Location!
2163 sq ft
4 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms
plus Family Room
For only $229,900
If you are interested in how we can help you buy or sell real estate in the Mat-Su Valley don’t hesitate to contact us TODAY! We can be reach by phone 907-373-4300 or email us at teamrogers@mtaonline.net
Get Your Home More Exposure with a QR Code
We have QR code madness!!! Although the mainstream has not decided if they like these square bar codes or not we see the potential. What is a QR code? The initials are short for Quick Response. It is a two-dimensional code, cousin to the classic bar code. It is readable by downloading a code reading app for your smart phone or camera phone. Once the application is installed you simply scan the code with your phone’s camera. Once a successful scan has been made a link will appear. Follow it to the information – it’s a cinch!
At Team Rogers we feel the best use for them when representing sellers and for their prospective buyers are to put them on the for sale sign/flyer box. We will still have flyers in the box but by scanning the bar code you will have additional photos, virtual tours, and more information at your finger tips than what the flyer can supply. Who can complain about that?
3 Reasons You’ll Fall in Love with QR Codes
1. Easily get the information you want. No more fumbling with the small keys on your smart phone’s keyboard. Scan the bar code and hit the link!
2. Get more information quicker. You’ll have instant access to more information if you see what you like from the street.
3. You’ll be one of the “cool” kids on the cutting edge of technology. You’ve got a smart phone…why not use to it’s full potential?
Need a suggestion for a good QR app to download, give us a call. Want more information on how QR codes or our other progressive marketing techniques can help you sell your home or land, contact us! (907) 373-4300 or teamrogers@mtaonline.net
Below is an example of what your home flyer would look like with the QR code
May 10th Residential Market Report
Find out how your house fits into the current market. If you need experts to help you navigate through the process of selling your house call on TEAM ROGERS! (907) 373-4300. Put our years of experience to work for you.
Click here to view the report - May 10th Residential Market Report
A ferry visible on the horizon
For years we have heard the talk of building a bridge across Cook Inlet connecting Anchorage and Point MacKenzie. Although we might not be any closer to connecting the two with a bridge, a ferry is visible on the horizon. The Mat-Su Borough has the necessary funding to complete a single walk-on-only landing at Point MacKenzie in the summer of 2012.
The Mat-Su Borough will also be taking possession of the Susitna, a $78 million landing craft which will serve as the ferry. This rugged ship is a unique, shape-shifting, ice-breaking machine.
There are still several challenges to overcome before the ferry can be fully operational so other uses for the Susitna are being taken into consideration. Several options have been discussed such as an offshore oil drilling support vessel or a scientific research ship. It may also be able to serve as a dinner cruise or a way for tourists to reach the Kenai Peninsula.
Although there are still several hurdles to overcome we move closer each day to seeing an operational ferry system between the Mat-Su Borough and Anchorage.
Check out the full article at adn.com.
If you are interested in purchasing a home or land in the Mat-Su Borough contact us (907) 373-4300 or teamrogers@mtaonline.net. We are the Team that delivers results!
Residential Market Report – May 3,2011
As requested our Residential Market Report! Call on us at 373-4300 if you have questions on how your home fits into the current market. Together with the right pricing strategy, our progressive marketing campaign, expert negotiating skills, and our abundant networking contacts we can sell your home!
