Soldotna Real Estate News & Listings Presented By Crane & Associates Realty

Big K-Beach Home

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:29:08 GMT

What a house! Large home between Kenai and Soldotna. Huge entryway, family room and living room. This home has tall ceilings and open floor plan in the kitchen, living and dining areas, central vac, and tons of storage area. As an added bonus there is a sun room on the front. Perfect for lounging, or for whatever your heart desires. Buyer to verify all info. Construction started 1995 finished 2005.

1207 4th Avenue #3, Kenai 99611

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:00 GMT

Available now. Nice unit in a 4-plex, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, fireplace, newer kitchen, well maintained. Washer & Dryer just outside the door, shared by the other tenants in the building. Gas and hot water are included, Tenant pays for only the electricity! No smoking, no pets.

36105 Reef Drive, Kenai 99611

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:38:00 GMT

Beautiful home on the bluff with a full view of the inlet and a road to the beach! 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, open kitchen with oak cabinets, gas fireplace, 844 sq. ft attached garage.Includes oven/range, DW, refrigerator, w/d, water conditioner, satellite dish (tenant to bring own components). Tenant pays utilities, snow and refuse removal, yard care.

Interest Rates still Low on the Kenai Peninsula

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 23:00:00 GMT

Thinking about buying a home this year? With interest rates still at all time lows, now is the time to act. Rates for a 30 year FHA loan are at 3.5% this week, compared to 4.625% this time a year ago and 5.0% 2 years ago.

What does this drop in interest rates mean in the real world and specifically your house payment? How does almost $30,000 sound to you! If you buy a house at todays interest rates, you can can get a $30,000 more expensive house than you could 2 years ago and still have the same monthly payment.

With new houses coming on the market daily, call or e-mail us at Crane & Associates Realty and we can help you get started!

33638 Peninsula Avenue, Soldotna 99669

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:38:41 GMT

Great building lot located just minutes from the Kenai River.

33500 Peninsula Avenue, Soldotna 99669

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:38:41 GMT

Great building lot located just minutes from the Kenai River.

L2 Kim Lane, Nikiski/North Kenai 99635

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:35:59 GMT

Amazing building lot with lots of trees for your privacy. Almost 5 acres with many building spots for your dream home. Just seconds from Island Lake public access, adjoining lot also available.

53280 Alexandria Avenue, Ninilchik 99639

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:36:13 GMT

Excellent building lot with easy gravel road access. Multiple cabin sites with views.

Simply Delightful!!!

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 19:52:43 GMT

This home has a little bit of everything! Darling house, big fenced yard, large parking area,storage shed, green house,the list goes on and on. Centrally located between Kenai and Soldotna, with schools and shopping nearby. 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths make for a great family home!

48360 Helgeson Avenue, Soldotna 99669

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 15:36:09 GMT

Great building lot located just minutes from town. Drive & Pad already for you to start building.

45871 Miller Loop, Nikiski/North Kenai 99635

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:39:50 GMT

Bring on the Family, spacious Log home with room for everybody and located just minutes from town. 4 bedrooms, 2.5 bath, family room, arctic entry and more. Outside features nicely landscaped yard, storage sheds & greenhouse.

8,000 Reason's You should buy Real Estate on the Kenai Peninsula this year!

Fri, 01 May 2009 12:28:00 GMT

8,000 Reason's You should buy Real Estate on the Kenai Peninsula this Year!

If you are even remotely thinking you or somebody that you know might be interested in buying a home in the Kenai or Soldotna area, You need to serioulsly consider doing it this year! With interest rates at all time lows, there is no better time to purchase your first home on the Kenai Peninsula. Contact Les @ Crane & Associates Realty and lets get started on making your dreams a reality!

If you can answer YES to these following questions, you could be eligible for a $8,000 tax credit on your 2009 taxes!

Have you owned a home in the last 3 years?
Will you purchase by November 30th, 2009?
Will you stay in the home for 3 years?
Does your income qualify?

Additional Information about the 1st Time Home buyers tax credit and how it applies to you

Who Qualifies? Any 1^st Time Home Buyer:

Definition: Individual with no ownership interest in a primary

residence in previous 3 years

How Much: 10% of the purchase price up to $8,000. Purchase price of

$80,000 or more will receive the full credit.

When: Homes must be purchased between January 1^st& November 30^th, 2009

Income Limits: Single Individual with income up to $75,000 &

Married Couples with income up to $150,000

Above these limits, credit is prorated by the ratio of income over $75,000

for singles up to $95,000 & $150,000 up to $175,000 for married couples.

Other Requirements: Cannot be purchased from spouse or relative.

You do not have to repay the credit if you keep the home for 3 years.

Should I Buy a Home Now?

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:37:00 GMT

I'm often asked if this is a good time to buy a home. Some clients are concerned that home prices may fall further than they have already. They are assuming that the best course of action is to wait for the bottom in the market and then buy. The problem with this approach is that you don't know where the bottom is until you see it in the rear view mirror, meaning until you've missed it!

Home prices are one factor in determining your cost of ownership, but so are interest rates and financing availability. Even though interest rates have gone up in the last six months, they are still near historic lows. Since your monthly mortgage payment is a combination of paying down your principal and paying the interest owed, if home prices come down a little further but interest rates go up, it could cost you even more to service a mortgage on an identical home!

While a home is a major investment, it is also the center of your personal life. It's important to live in a home that reflects your taste and values, yet is within your financial "comfort zone." To that end, it may be more important to lock in today's relatively low interest rates and low home prices, rather than to hope for a further break in prices in the future.

Please give me a call if I can be of any assistance in determining how much home you can afford in today's market.