• Tuesday Jim Cramer (the one who screams a lot on CNBC) announced it's time to buy real estate.  (This a complete turn around from his position a year ago).
  • Long term Interest rates dropped below 5% this week.  Great to buy or to refinance.
  • Gas is now $2.33 a gallon in Alaska which is off of the high $4.56 this summer
  • First time home buyers can take advantage of up to $7,500.00 in tax credits for a home they purchase before July 2009!

Keep checking our Best Buy list if you are looking for a home or an investment.  I just listed an REO (bank owned foreclosed property) for $118,500.  Call me before it sells.  If you would like a list of foreclosures and bank owned properties, email Shanna at Shanna@ShannaLantto.com  

Don't forget to enter our next FREE drawing for 2 lift tickets and 2 nights stay in our condo in Girdwood located 100 yards off chair 3.  Just reply to this email and let me know you want to be entered to win.  Drawing will be December 23.

BTW, who says homes aren't selling?  We sell a home every 39 hours, call us to get your home sold, 373-3575.

What is Christmas?  It's tenderness for the past, courage for the present, and hope for the future. It's a fervent wish that every cup will overflow with blessings rich and eternal and that every path may lead to peace.  Agnes Pharo