Pauline Hofseth's Anchorage Real Estate Blog

Christmas Day is just three weeks away.  Are you ready to kick off the holiday season?  If so, come to the Anchorage tree lighting ceremony this Friday, December 7th. Beginning at 5:30pm, the downtown Eagle River Commons area will become a winter wonderland filled with live music from local eleme...

Remember what it was like on Christmas morning as a kid?  You'd wake up early and run to the Christmas tree, look for your name on the tags and try to figure out what was in them before your parents even woke up.  It was almost as fun to open the brightly colored gifts as it was to play with what...

Pets are such a magical addition to any family.  They teach children responsibility and provide years of love and loyalty.  Unfortunately, too many pets are abandoned every year and end up in animal shelters.  These animals need loving homes and families in order to thrive.  That's why the Anchor...

This year's General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2012.  But in order to be able to vote, all American citizens must be registered well beforehand.  The voter registration deadline for Anchorage residents is this Sunday, October 7, 2012.  Due to the fact that the deadline falls on...

Beginning last week, the Bonny Sosa Fun Runs in Anchorage have started up again.  This annual fall event takes place every Tuesday evening through November 6, 2012 and has become a local Anchorage favorite.  A healthy lifestyle waits for no one.  So, just like the postman, neither rain nor sleet ...

Are you prepared in case of an emergency?  Are your children or the people who watch your children while you work ready to act when a disaster strikes?  Everyone will have to opportunity to learn at the Anchorage Safe and Sound Fair on Saturday, September 8, 2012.  From 11am to 3pm, the Loussac P...

It's almost that time of year again.  The Alaska State Fair arrives in the Anchorage area August 23rd through September 3rd in Palmer, AK.  This year's fair is sure to be the most exciting ever.  With live music, contests, games, amazing exhibits and, of course, fair food, how can you go wrong? I...

Listen up, gear heads!  The House of Harley and Buell will be hosting a Hogs N Hot Rods event in Anchorage on Wednesday, July 25th.  Whether you're an owner of a Harley or hot rod or simply an admirer of them, you're welcome to attend this free event. Everyone who comes to the Hogs N Hot Rods eve...

This weekend, July 6-8, 2012, the Forest Fair comes to the Anchorage area.  Located just 36 miles south of Anchorage, Girdwood is a beautiful resort town that plays host to this fun annual event.  Admission to the Forest Fair is absolutely free for the entire family. The Forest Fair showcases the...

Anchorage joins Dump the Pump Day this Thursday, June 21, 2012.  Gas prices have continued to go up.  To fight this ever increasing issue, the City of Anchorage's People Mover will be joining up with other public transit organizations across the country in the 7th annual Dump the Pump Day.  Inste...