Discovering New Frontiers In The Mat-Su Valley!

A move to Alaska years ago became the adventure of a lifetime for Duane Mathes.

His passion for this unspoiled wilderness has shaped the role he now plays as one of the Mat-Su Valley’s most respected real estate professionals.

It’s easy to see that Duane is as genuine and as down-to-earth as the area he loves and thrives on helping people Discover a New Frontier.

Congratulation to Duane for being voted
Valley Board of REALTORS® 2012 REALTOR® of the Year 

If you have seen one of my yard signs and want more information
you can view my Featured Listings

or

You can search the Alaska MLS here.
If you find a property that you would like to see or
make an offer on please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Whose Commission Is It?

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One of the most common reasons buyers want to deal directly with the seller is because they feel they can save the commission. It’s a valid consideration but interestingly, it’s the same r...   More Information...

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“Please take our offer…”

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It’s interesting that the housing climate has changed so quickly. Some buyers, who think they’re still in the driver’s seat, find the market is now going up and they’re losing ...   More Information...

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Cut Refinancing Expenses

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Every single day, homeowners who are excited about lowering their rate have a tendency to ignore the refinancing costs because they’re being rolled back into the new mortgage. If the payment is ...   More Information...

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Shifting Debt to Tax Deductible

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The Mortgage Interest Deduction is available to homeowners for up to $1,000,000 of acquisition debt on the combination of their first and second home.  They can also deduct interest on up to an a...   More Information...

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When to Sell the Temporary Rental

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Some homeowners, who were not able to sell during the recession, chose to rent their homes instead.  In some cases, they didn’t need to sell their home at the depressed prices and opted to ...   More Information...

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Bunch Your Taxes and Save

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One of the drawbacks to low mortgage rates is that the total interest and property taxes paid for the year may be lower than the standard deduction.  A little planning might be able to help you a...   More Information...

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