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Articles of continuing interest originally written for the Alaska Journal of Commerce during the years when Niel Thomas was their real estate columnist. Each link is to a short HTML page.

• 203K Program Enables Financing on Property in Need of Repair
• Expectations of Landlords who rent to Special Needs Tenants
• Advocacy Groups can Force ADA Compliance
• Be Prepared to Address Water Problems when Selling a Home
• Agency Disclosure Ensures You Know Who Represents You
• Protect Your Home from Carpenter Ants
• Buying Real Estate in Bankruptcy Sale Proves Difficult but Profitable
• All Kinds of Property Appeals Come to BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
• What to Know About a Homebuyers When You're the Seller
• Consider the Tax Consequences of Selling a Home During Divorce
• Compare Returns on Investment Before Deciding to Sell
• Contract Contingencies Should be Detailed in Writing
• Timing Critical to Defer Capital Gains Tax
• Attempting to Define Land Boundaries May not Result in Clear Conclusion
• Where There is Cause for Concern, Get Extended Title Coverage
• Intent of Home Inspections is to Address Major Repairs
• Tips for Analyzing Real Estate Investments
• Small Properties Can Pay Off for Owner Occupants
• Knowing Your Lender Makes for Smoother Transaction
• Landlords Share Responsibility for Tenant Safety in Dangerous Neighborhoods
• Alaska Landlord and Tenant Act Seeks Balance of Power
• Understanding Lien Law Key for Contractors and Buyers
• Commercial Real Estate in Midtown Anchorage Pleases the Eye
• When Can I Move In?
• Negotiating Repairs Best Kept Simple
• Negotiating Repairs Requires Productive Negotiating Between Buyer and Seller
• Preserving Open Space in Anchorage
• Don't Waive Property Disclosure Law!
• State of Alaska Property Disclosure Background
• Completing the State of Alaska Property Disclosure Form
• Real Estate Assets Can Be Difficult to Divide in Divorce
• The Truth About Real Estate Auctions
• Wide Variance in Generosity Among Employer Relocation Benefits
• Negotiating Repairs Requires Productive Communication Between Buyer and Seller
• Cold Weather Prompts Investigation into Potential Problems in House
• Housing Alaska's Seniors
• Septic Issues Can Make Selling Difficult
• Real Estate Negotiators Have Option to Set Price
• Assemble Your Real Estate Team Early
• Assessing Tilt in Your Real Estate Transaction
• Hillside Ambience Changes Because of Spruce Bark Beetle Attack
• Understanding Lender Fees Help Buyers Negotiate Lowest Cost Financing