It's always easy to say, but not always the easiest thing to do. It's been a while since I've posted a new thought, and I'm sorry about that. First of all, my father's surgery became much more complicated than I anticipated. It might have been naive of me to assume that a 4-day weekend would be enough, but I ended up staying in Seattle for three weeks. This was a tough decision for me. I had so many clients and customers here in Fairbanks, and I sincerely tried to do the best I could to be there for everyone. The phrase "lesser of two evils" gets thrown around a lot, but what I struggled with was the greater of two goods. Go to Seattle to be there for my dad emotionally, or stay here and help manage things in Fairbanks, as well as give my clients and customers the customers the service they deserve. So I would like to say a huge thank you, because not only did you not complain, you were all very understanding and encouraging.
I answer the question, "How's your dad doing?" probably ten or fifteen times per day, and I’m happy to do it, because I am always amazed at how many people know him and are genuinely concerned.
Doing the right thing can sometimes have terrible financial repercussions, and at other times make you unpopular with your peers and affiliates, but being able to sleep at night knowing that you did what is best, and that you deal honestly and fairly with everyone is a nice feeling when you go home to sleep at night.
So enough of that theme! The Real Estate market here in Fairbanks has slowed way down for the season. This means that prices are generally lower and there is less competition for you buyers. I've still got three multi-family properties on the market (two duplexes and one triplex) a home in fox and nice little dry cabin at a good price. Take a look at my listings page here and give me a call. If you have any questions or suggestions about my web site or anything at all, don't hesitate to let me know.
Hopefully my next post won't be in two months.
Take care,
Ryan Danhauser
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
Monday, October 10, 2005
Snow Day
The weather is the first thing we all think about when we make small talk. So we call it small talk, because it is so impersonal, but the weathr also can have a very profound impact on all of us.
Last night it snowed, and for the first time of the season, the snow stuck. The impact this has on Real Estate is anything but small. Sellers seem to fear the winter and what is signified by the first snow, and buyers want to hurry up and move before it gets to cold. Buyers also be aware that an engineer or home inspector can't look at the roof for you when it is covered with snow.
On the other hand, this is the best time for the homeowner to find a good price. Take a look at the 3000+ square foot home in the Hamilton Acres neighborhood for just $234,500, The downtown duplex for 139,000 and triplex for 129,900. It's always a risk, but it's a good time for the investor.
Also, begrudgingly (it was my first home) I have put up our fourplex for sale. This listing will last until December or so. If it has not sold by then, we wil keep it. In the mean time, take a look if you are interested. It is recently remodelled and in great shape for its age. See the listing page for more detail.
Lastly, I will be out of town for some personal time with family, having to do with medical issues. This will take place October 20th through the 24th, and back into work the 25th.
Take care, and I will talk to you again next month!
-Ryan
Last night it snowed, and for the first time of the season, the snow stuck. The impact this has on Real Estate is anything but small. Sellers seem to fear the winter and what is signified by the first snow, and buyers want to hurry up and move before it gets to cold. Buyers also be aware that an engineer or home inspector can't look at the roof for you when it is covered with snow.
On the other hand, this is the best time for the homeowner to find a good price. Take a look at the 3000+ square foot home in the Hamilton Acres neighborhood for just $234,500, The downtown duplex for 139,000 and triplex for 129,900. It's always a risk, but it's a good time for the investor.
Also, begrudgingly (it was my first home) I have put up our fourplex for sale. This listing will last until December or so. If it has not sold by then, we wil keep it. In the mean time, take a look if you are interested. It is recently remodelled and in great shape for its age. See the listing page for more detail.
Lastly, I will be out of town for some personal time with family, having to do with medical issues. This will take place October 20th through the 24th, and back into work the 25th.
Take care, and I will talk to you again next month!
-Ryan
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Moving into, and out of Fall
Everyone should take time to look at the fall colors on the Birch trees. We only get this for a week or two, so take advantage now. I feel lucky to spend so much time driving around I get the time to appreaciate this.
On another topic, back when I was a loan officer for Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing, I remember a person who was receiving grant money from two sources. This preson was receiving $80,000 in free money towards a $100,000 house. He looked at the paperwork and then said, "Where is the rest of the money?"
I find this attitude astounding, and have run into it again recently in my professional life as a Realtor. It reminds me of the proverb, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." I find myself being asked for more fish at the moment.
On a more positive note, Just listed are a spacious home in the Hamilton Acres neighborhood, a nice little downtown duplex that will make a great investment, and a secluded 5-year old home in the hills on Pickering. Give them a look!
That's it for this month!
On another topic, back when I was a loan officer for Fairbanks Neighborhood Housing, I remember a person who was receiving grant money from two sources. This preson was receiving $80,000 in free money towards a $100,000 house. He looked at the paperwork and then said, "Where is the rest of the money?"
I find this attitude astounding, and have run into it again recently in my professional life as a Realtor. It reminds me of the proverb, "Give a man a fish and he eats for a day, teach a man to fish and he eats for a lifetime." I find myself being asked for more fish at the moment.
On a more positive note, Just listed are a spacious home in the Hamilton Acres neighborhood, a nice little downtown duplex that will make a great investment, and a secluded 5-year old home in the hills on Pickering. Give them a look!
That's it for this month!
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Back in town!
Coming back from a vacation as a Realtor can be very difficult. You have to go through everything that happened when you were out of town, and accept the things that were handled differently than you would have done yourself. Jane Russo, here in the RE/MAX office, however did an excellent job of keeping the necessary things moving while I was away. That coupled with my cell phone and laptop being there with me made it a very seamless transition.
The cute little house with a guest cabin on Slater Street has sold, aong with both trailer listings in the Badger Road area. If you are looking for a home in Fox (and they don't come up very often) then check out the new listiing. Remodelling on the Gillam Triplex is moving right along, and the downstairs apartment is very nice. If you haven't seen it with the improvements, see it again!
Keep an eye on the Duplex on Wood River Drive. Two 3 bedroom apartments makes a good investiment.
There is a Rental Vacancy on the Driftwood Court property. This is an immaculate 3 bedroom home on the slough. Must be well cared for.
Take care,
-Ryan
The cute little house with a guest cabin on Slater Street has sold, aong with both trailer listings in the Badger Road area. If you are looking for a home in Fox (and they don't come up very often) then check out the new listiing. Remodelling on the Gillam Triplex is moving right along, and the downstairs apartment is very nice. If you haven't seen it with the improvements, see it again!
Keep an eye on the Duplex on Wood River Drive. Two 3 bedroom apartments makes a good investiment.
There is a Rental Vacancy on the Driftwood Court property. This is an immaculate 3 bedroom home on the slough. Must be well cared for.
Take care,
-Ryan
Friday, July 22, 2005
Hello!
This is a new area of my web site. Here I plan to publish a kind of editorial newsletter on the Real Estate market in Fairbanks and North Pole areas of Alaska, my opinions, concerns and of course listings and rental vacancies. If you have any ideas for information you would like to see here, please let me know!
-Ryan
-Ryan
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