Should You Invest in Short-Term Rentals on the Kenai Peninsula in 2022?

According to AirDNA, a company that provides data and analytics for the short-term rental industry, the Kenai Peninsula is one of the best places in the United States to invest in vacation rentals in 2022. It ranked number 2 on their list, which comes as no surprise to those of us who have lived in

Why Should You Choose an Independently Owned Brokerage?

There are many franchise real estate companies out there that most of us are familiar with. You can probably think of several right off the top of your head. However, just because you are familiar with their name, doesn’t mean they are the best or safest choice. Independent brokerages have the freedom to make decisions

Tax Filing Mistakes to Avoid

Why Do You Need A Realtor?

Why should I have a Realtor helping me buy a property? If you are a Buyer, you will need someone who knows these things and more… Is the property I am looking at well priced? Who knows the market? How do I negotiate with the Seller? What closing costs does the Buyer (me) usually pay? What

Marjolein Cardon: Welcome to the Homer Real Estate Team!

This week we welcomed a new member to our team: Marjolein Cardon! We’re so excited to have her on board and wanted to share a bit of information from her life and experiences to celebrate! “How I got here: I was born in North Holland. My mom full blooded Dutch, a missionary nurse, and my

Year In Review

This is a year for the record books with continued super low-interest rates, multiple offers, and the absolute lack of properties, land, and homes, for sale. The graph below is from our Statewide Multiple Listing site and is specifically for November in the 99603 zip code. The overriding information is that listings in what was

Winter Blues

Skiers and snowmachiners are loving this weather, but for the rest of us getting around on the streets, has been very challenging. It makes you appreciate why almost all Lenders only finance homes on public or privately organized maintained roads. However, the weather is not the only “blues” maker in 2021. Inventory is truly at

Fact, Fiction, or Reality?

BEING EDUCATED AND BEING SMART IS A MUST!!! In today’s market, it is MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER to be educated about the REAL ESTATE PROCESS of buying and selling. Yes, you have a very strong emotional tie to your home whether you are buying or selling…but KNOW THE MARKET – facts, fiction, and reality. FACT

Introduction

Welcome to the Homer Real Estate blog! Our goal is to inform and educate, whether you’re a first time buyer/seller or a real estate guru. Our topics will range from market trends, to tips about the process of buying or selling, and everything in between. We hope to answer as many questions as possible and