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Motorcycle Tripping Alaska

March 25, 2015 By Kraig Mims Leave a Comment

Kenai to Seward

Riding around Alaska is a great experience that not many people get to enjoy. You get to see a vast variety of different animals, mountains, sights and many more. A great ride that can get you out onto the open road, is a trip from Kenai to Seward.  It is about a two hour ride one way through the mountain pass. The road is mildly aggressive through the mountains so you can really get out there and enjoy yourself but not be too stressed with the ride.

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If you’re feeling adventurous, once out of sterling you can take an 18 mile long detour around Skilak Lake Loop. The road is gravel with many lakes and campgrounds where you can camp, fish and explore.

When you get to Cooper Landing this is where the road is most aggressive and rough. The speed limit changes intermittently between 55mph, 45mph and 35 mph.  Watch for fisherman if you are going to ride through in the summer time, especially in July.  There is one gas station in Cooper Landing called Grizzly Ridge.  It is probably a good idea to fill up with fuel just in case you want to take a few more detours along the way.  There are a few great places to eat such as Sacketts, Wildmans, Kingfisher Roadhouse and Princess Lodge.  There are many opportunities to stop and/or fish on the Kenai or Russian Rivers.

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Getting closer to Seward you turn from the Sterling Highway onto the Seward Highway. Again there are many campgrounds and scenic stops along the way. You will ride through two small towns called Moose Pass and Crown Point. Moose Pass is a small town near upper trail lake. Crown Point is near the east side of Kenai Lake.

Exit Glacier is right before you get into Seward and is a must stop. You can park your bikes and hike up the trail to the glacier head. Your bikes will be safe because they are parked in a fully staffed state park.

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Seward has an insane amount of restaurants for such a small town. A couple of our favorites consist of Rays Waterfront. They serve delicious fresh seafood.  Next would be Railway Cantina, they serve one of the best burritos anywhere. I highly recommend Christo’s Palace if you are in the mood for a great steak.  If you’re in the mood for Italian food I would recommend going to Apollo Restaurant.

Last but not least you must stop at the Alaska Sea Life center.  It gives everyone a chance to get up close and personal with Alaskan sea life.  You will not be disappointed when you leave.  They have everything from Sea Urchins to Sea Lions, and many things in between.

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At this point in our trip we would be packing up and getting ready to head back to Kenai, but there are still many other things to do in Seward.  For some people a simple ride to Seward sounds boring. The truth is there are plenty of things to do even if you wanted to just ride it is beautiful no matter what season.

Filed Under: Out and About in Kenai

213 Susieanna Kenai, Alaska 99611: Alaska Real Estate For Sale

January 13, 2015 By Kraig Mims Leave a Comment

IMG_1528Wow! What a great home. This home is located in the heart of Kenai, in one the best neighborhoods around. Next to shopping, schools and even a golf course, you can do what ever your heart desires.

FAMILY ROOM

IMG_1477Lets talk a little about the home. This house is 4 bedroom an 2 and a half  bathrooms on .23 acres. It has a lot of space to entertain with a Wonderful living room that has soaring ceilings and a great fireplace. Attached to the kitchen,that comes with all appliances, is a great formal dining room in a big open area.

UPSTAIRS

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With three bedrooms upstairs this home makes for a great place to have a family. All three bedrooms upstairs have dark laminate floors and are very spacious. The shared upstairs bathroom has double vanity and a door to separate the shower and sinks. All throughout this home are compartments like in the picture above. You can display your family photos or anything you desire.

MASTER BATH

IMG_1487 One very great aspect of this home is the master bedroom. Very spacious master that is located downstairs with lots of windows to let the sun in. Attached is this wonderful bathroom that has a walk in shower, Jacuzzi style tub and a double vanity. The amazing tile work that was done in this bathroom makes it have a very homey feel.

Filed Under: Kenai Penisula Real Estate, Out and About in Kenai

Where to shop for homeowners insurance in Kenai & Soldotna Alaska

November 7, 2014 By Glenda Feeken Leave a Comment

Country Financial Leslie Baker 262-2866
43299 Kalifornsky Beach Rd, Ste 18, Soldotna, AK 99669

Walters @ Associates Insurance 283-5116
130 S Willow St #8, Kenai, Alaska 99611

Homer Insurance Center 235-3881
509 Sterling Hwy. Suite 201 Homer Alaska 99603

Alaska USA Insurance: (907) 714-4367
Alaska USA Financial Center
230 Bidarka St., Suite 120, Kenai, AK 99611

State Farm Kenai 283-7166
10735 Kenai Spur Highway, Ste 1, Kenai, AK 99611

State Farm Soldotna 262-4440
35202 Kenai Spur Hwy, Suite 1, Soldotna, AK 99669-7622

Questions to ask when shopping for homeowners Insurance:

  • Is this insurance company dependable?
  • What does this policy cover, and what doesn’t it cover?
  • Should I buy a separate flood and/or earthquake insurance policy?
  • How much stuff do I need to protect?
  • How much is the personal property in my home worth in the event of a total loss?
  • Do I need extra insurance for jewels, toys or guns?
  • What is the rebuilding cost of my home?
  • What is the claims history of my home?
  • How will future claims be handled?
  • How much liability protection do I need?
  • What level of additional living expense coverage do I need? The Additional Living Expenses (ALE) provision is found in standard homeowners insurance policies. It pays for the costs of living away from home if you cannot reside there due to damage from an insured disaster.
  • Do I qualify for any discounts? Discounts are available if you have higher deductibles, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, dead bolt locks, hurricane shutters, or laminated glass.

Filed Under: Kenai Real Estate, Out and About in Kenai, Soldotna Real Estate

118 Haida Kenai Alaska 99611: Kenai Home For Sale

February 13, 2014 By Glenda Feeken Leave a Comment

This lovely Kenai home for sale is conveniently located off of South Forest Drive.  It is surrounded by a pleasant established neighborhood, beautifully landscaped yard, and has close public access to the Kenai beach or Kenai city park. The back yard is nicely fenced, perfect for pet owners.

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The ENTIRE house has been beautifully updated. This spacious home is 1,825 square feet, has three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms. The master bedroom has a very large and spacious closet along with a remodeled bathroom.  The other two bedrooms are great for kids and share a hall bath.  The house also has an office and large formal dining room. The kitchen looks outstanding with granite countertops. The garage’s generous size allows a full sized truck to comfortably park inside.  The home is heated with a forced air system using natural gas and is hooked up to Kenai city sewer and water.  DSL and cable are available.

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The schools are Kenai Mountain View Elementary and Kenai Middle and High schools plus Kaleidoscope School of Art & Science is just across the highway on North Forest Drive. Grocery shopping is located a short drive down the Spur Hwy with four stores to choose from: Safeway, IGA, Three Bears and Walmart.[optima_express_toppicks id=151882 includeMap=true]

Filed Under: Kenai Peninsula Real Estate :: New Listings, Out and About in Kenai

2013 Kenai Real Estate Statistics: Infographic

January 7, 2014 By Glenda Feeken Leave a Comment

Filed Under: Out and About in Kenai

2013 Soldotna Real Estate Market Statistics: November Report

December 12, 2013 By Glenda Feeken Leave a Comment

The real estate market in Soldotna has been awesome for sellers and buyers in 2013. The number of Soldotna homes for sale grew from 139 to 150 in 2013 an 8% increase, but the number of homes sold is up 40% with 86 sales.

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This market report and real estate statistics are for the city of Soldotna and its MLS area for the time period of January 1st to November 30th 2012 to 2013.  This information is considered accurate but is not guaranteed and is subject to change.

Active Listings Inventory Growth: 8%

 

2012 139 Listings
2013 150 Listings

 

The Soldotna housing inventory increased by 8% this year. The driving force is the continued housing recovery, low interest rates and pent up demand for homes.

New Listings Growth: 25%

 

2012 138 New Listings
2013 172 New Listings

 

The number of new Soldotna homes for sale increased by 25% in 2013.  The market is benefiting from employee transfers, investor sales and a healthy move up market.

Pending Listings Growth: 44%

 

2012 61 pending listings
2013 88 pending listings

 

Pending Sales in Soldotna follow the trend in inventory and new listing growth.

Number of Homes Sold Growth: 41%

 

2012 61 sold homes
2013 86 sold homes

 

Although the inventory increased by 8%, the number of homes sold has only increased by 41 percent in Soldotna.

Average Sales Price Growth: 4%

 

2012 $185,477
2013 $193,552

 

The average sales price for Soldotna has increased by four percent. A healthy increase driven by record low interest rates and a strong local economy. The Kenai River real estate sales have recovered but helping boost the average sales price.

Sales as a Percent of List Price Growth: 1.4%

 

2012 94.56% of list price
2013 95.91% of list price

 

The percent of a home’s sales price to it’s list price increased by 1.4 percent this year from 94.56% in 2012 to 95.91% in 2013. Given the  increase in the average sales price and inventory, it is interesting to see a balanced market where inventory is meeting buyer demand. The homes that are priced at market value are selling faster than in 2012.

Average Days On Market

 

2012 days on market 196
2012 days on market 139

 

A healthy market turns over it’s housing inventory quickly and the average time it took to sell a home dropped by 57 days in 2013.

 

2013 is a good year to sell your home and not a bad year to buy either. Interest rates are still historically low and the inventory of homes to choose from has grown. I recommend not waiting around. Homes are selling faster than in the past if they are priced appropriately.

 

If you would like to learn more about buying or selling your home contact Glenda Feeken at RE/MAX today. 907 252 2743.

Filed Under: Market Report, Out and About in Kenai, Soldotna Real Estate

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