2021 DECEMBER 49TH ESTATE MAGAZINE

Anchorage

Mat-Su Valley

Kenai Peninsula

December 2021

New 2022 Homes now available

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only 1.3 miles south of Mat-Su Regional Hospital and you would be home without a single traffic light after leaving Anchorage.

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Contact us to learn more about our process.

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WE TACKLE THE HARD STUFF, SO YOU CAN FOCUS ON THE FUN STUFF.

Built by our family for your family Spinell Homes Inc, AK Contractor #220310, Res. #92 & 1572

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2944 Captain Cook Estates Circle in every way, full of privacy overlooking a creek, magnificent Cherrywood kitchen cabinets, granite counters, S/S appliances, hardwood flooring, second floor laundry, owners suite has soaking tub & separate shower, main floor bedroom & full bathroom, full basement, has media room, office, kitchenette, w/d hook-ups close to coastal trail, parks, downtown & shopping. 3 bedrooms are ensuite. $905,000 MLS 21-13031

826 Overlook Place #1

This is a 4 unit condominium

Complex built to take advantage of the spectacular unobstructed views of the Inlet and mountains! Just a short distance from the Park Strip across oss the street. One of the largest condominiums in Anchorage. You won’t sacrifice space! Every room is spacious! The bedrooms are large. Lots of special touches & amenities throughout! Perfect for downtown and art lovers! $995,000 MLS 21-15671

Call me for a private showing of any of these prestigious homes!

Lisa Herr Lis Herrin ington to Broker, Herrington & Company, LLC Mobile 907.229.6822 lisah@pobox.alaska.net

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34 Plungers | $6,617 Pledged | 113 Pledgers

Mat-Su Plunge Saturday – February 20, 2021 All you have to do is raise $100 – and then jump in the lake on Plunge Day.

Plunge starts at 11:00 at the Elks Lodge on Finger Lake.

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$349,900 VAULTED CEILINGS 3BR, 2.75BA, 1,730SF, 2 Car Gar 2000 Steeple Drive, Anchorage

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$159,900 RECREATIONAL RANCH 1BR, 1BA, 1,354SF 41615 Kalifornsky Beach Road, Kenai

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New 2022 Homes.

This New ‘Gateway Community’ Neighborhood Has the Valley’s Best Commuting Location Between Palmer and Wasilla.

Meet the builders & customize your brand new Ranch style or modern two story home with or without RV storage.

New homesites with water service now also available for new construction teams to join us here.

See out listings page where each builder is represented by their respective Real Estate Team.

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Exit Parks Hwy at Trunk Rd, turn south. This new neighborhood is in the Machetanz Elementary, Colony Middle & Colony High School district. Located just south of Mat-Su College & Mat-Su Regional Hospital.

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@ViewPointeAlaska

Per che Hay d abo Gam -Fla ve e R ts efu ge

New 2022 Homes.

This New ‘Gateway Community’ Neighborhood Has the Valley’s Best Commuting Location Between Palmer and Wasilla.

Meet the builders & customize your brand new Ranch style or modern two story home with or without RV storage.

New homesites with water service now also available for new construction teams to join us here.

See out listings page where each builder is represented by their respective Real Estate Team.

www.theranchalaska.com/viewpointe

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Exit Parks Hwy at Trunk Rd, turn south. This new neighborhood is in the Machetanz Elementary, Colony Middle & Colony High School district. Located just south of Mat-Su College & Mat-Su Regional Hospital.

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These will be 10-12” thick. There are faced and unfaced types, which means with an impregnated vapor barrier, or without one.

Using a faced insulation may be easier to install on the vertical perimeter stem wall, as you can lay the facing against the stem wall, and staple it to the mudsill at the top of the wall. For the floor, it is the first two feet that are the real effective zone. (The Cold Climate Research Center in Fairbanks has found that after 4 feet, savings do not warrant the cost.) This insulates against the cold from going under the stem wall, and creating a cold crawl space. Wrapping the floor batts in a non-tight plastic envelope will reduce fiber glass spread, and make them easier to handle.

The Result?

Most of the expense of installing, and insulating in the crawl space areas is labor. It is possible to save on costs by preforming the work yourself. If you do the work yourself or with the help of your older kids, I have heard of folks saving enough the first year to pay for the materials.

USE O H R U O Y M R WA

On the other hand, if you hire a contractor, this will often triple or quadruple the cost. It is back breaking, nasty work in a confined space, and these guys charge accordingly. In that case, 3-4 years. Your choice, but this is your winter tip from a building expert for cutting heating bills, and stop those crawl space odors from entering your house!

The crawlspace (if you have one) is one of the most neglected, and dreaded areas of the entire house. Builders in the past tended to save on their costs with the minimum insulation, and minimal vapor barriers that covered only the dirt floors. When a vapor barrier does not run up the concrete stem walls, and is not sealed at any of the laps, home inspectors find water that gets into the crawl space which results in pools of water on the vapor barrier!

Vapor barriers This is a good winter project. First install a new vapor barrier.

Run 6 mil or better plastic up to the top of the stem walls. Lap the plastic seam ends by at least two feet, seal them with an acoustical caulk (AKA black death), tape the seams with a vapor barrier tape (usually red). Don’t forget to staple the plastic to the top of the stem walls, adding sealant as you do. We recommend wearing disposable or washable overalls, gloves, respirator and knee pads.

Insulate!

So, now your crawl space looks beautiful! Soil odors, bacteria, viruses, (and in some areas in Anchorage, Matsu, Radon gas) are all inhibited from entering your home! Now Install your insulation. It is recommended you select at least R30 to R38.

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PUT YOUR LISTINGS IN THE SPOTLIGHT! Reserve your space today.

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