Contrary to popular belief, Anchorage, Alaska, has fairly warm weather during most of the year and is well known for its colorful flower displays in the summer. Anchorage is a great place to raise a family, retire, create business opportunities or receive an education.
Anchorage, Alaska, is home to some of the most breathtaking views of nature and its wildlife. You should think of purchasing one of the Anchorage homes for sale if you want to live in this beauty. There are many things in Alaska that you cannot experience anywhere else in the world.
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| Population 260,283 | Median Age 32.4 yrs | Household Size: 2.67 |
| Avg Commute: 19.5 min | Avg Income $55,546 | Avg Home Value: $160,700 |
| July High: 62.5°F | January Low: 9.1°F | |
Anchorage Homes for Sale
There are many reasons to consider buying a home in Anchorage, Alaska. The Anchorage community is rich with history and culture. Although the U. S. registered state of Alaska is not much more than 50 years old, natives of the land have inhabited the Anchorage area for almost 90 years. Anchorage is located in a beautiful area with the jagged Chugach Mountains to the east and the Cook Inlet to the west.
Anchorage has been recognized as a strong American community. The All-America City Award is given to a city in which its citizens, government, businesses and voluntary organizations work together to address critical local issues concerning the community and surrounding towns. Anchorage last received the All-America City Award in 2002 and has received the award four times. Only seven other cities in the country have accomplished this feat.
Probably the most impressive sight or experience the Anchorage area has to offer is the viewing of the Aurora Borealis. The Aurora Borealis, or “Northern Lights,” can be seen from Anchorage a little over 100 nights a year. The Aurora Borealis is a mixture of atoms and molecules interacting with solar wind that creates dancing colors in the sky. The viewing may last two hours or two minutes.
Now that you understand why it would be great to move to Anchorage, or at least own a vacation home there, make sure you check the location of the house. This seems like an obvious thing to do when purchasing a home, but it is even more imperative when moving to Alaska. Most of Anchorage is densely populated; the city consists of about 260,000 residents. But some of the more secluded outskirts of Anchorage may be too secluded. There may be no streetlights or no shopping centers close to your residence. Unless you have extensive wilderness skills, you should be near some civilization in case of heavy snowstorms. And narrow, icy roads can lead to a hazardous environment.
A popular real estate market in Anchorage, as of September 2005, is in Eagle River. This large housing community offers a wide array of family-style homes in an area that offers full resources, including breathtaking views.
There are many Anchorage homes for sale. If you do not want to live there year-round, rent it out. People always want to vacation in Anchorage. It is a smart, safe and rewarding real estate investment.
By Justin Hunter
A REALTOR® is a real estate professional who is a member of the National Association of REALTORS®