laska is the biggest state for nature.
in the Union and tends to
be a take it or leave it Anchorage
proposition for relocation. For
those choosing Alaska, the real Anchorage is home to roughly
estate market is a solid forty percent of the human
investment. population in Alaska as bears,
moose and so forth seem to prefer
Alaska other areas. If you're flying in
to Alaska, Anchorage is going to
Known as "the great land", Alaska be your destination. Overall,
seems like a harsh, remote Anchorage is a sprawling, chaotic
wilderness and certainly nowhere city. It has received more than
anyone would want to live. These its fair share of criticism for
assumptions are blown away once being "un-Alaskan," but it is the
you visit and are overwhelmed by primary choice of homebuyers
Mother Nature at her absolute looking for a big city in Alaska.
best. From magnificent mountain
ranges to ocean shores to
glaciers to raging rivers, Alaska Juneau
is an outdoor enthusiasts dream.
In a state that compromises fully The state capital of Alaska,
20 percent of the total land mass Juneau is the best city in Alaska
of the United States, there is in my opinion. The city abuts
practically nothing that can't be rain forests, mountains and the
found. On a personal aside, Gastineau Channel. Named after
Denali National Park is a place the first prospector to strike
you should visit at least once in gold in the area, Juneau is a
your lifetime. It will leave a collection of modern amenities
mark and give you a new respect with old world charm. Buy a home
in Juneau and you'll wake up next to nothing, but lets focus
every morning to the most on the biggies. $300,000 is the
spectacular views in the world. average cost for a single-family
Put another way, Juneau is where residence in Anchorage, while it
the cruise ships stop in Alaska. is going to take $450,000 to buy
the same home in Juneau. For
Alaska Real Estate 2005, homes in Alaska appreciated
at a rate of just over 13
In a state as large as Alaska, percent.
prices can vary tremendously.
Property in small towns can cost
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