Well, we're finally here and love it! (Anchorage, Wasilla: real estate, house)

[Classic Satch]

Originally Posted by HighlandLady

No...one certainly can't. It is good though, having those mountains as yon view. I am thoroughly happy for you! Now make the time fly so we can move into our own home

Preaching to the proverbial choir.

[Barkingowl]

So Satch, which bars have you checked out?

[Nephler]

Originally Posted by Classic Satch

Just do your homework, obviously, and you'll find what you're looking for. Property taxes are pretty high in the Matsu valley but the lack of income/sales taxes more than makes up for it. Not to mention that residents get the "dividend" checks which also help lessen the blow according to our agent.

I always get a kick out statements about high property taxes in AK. Everywhere we have looked they are about 1/2 of what they are here.

[Marty Van Diest]

Hey...good job on finding a house that fast. I know some of your neighbors so don't go sighting in your guns that direction :-)

[Barkingowl]

Satch you do know that you can't use dynamite for catching salmon, right?

[Tressa]

Satch there is sales tax in the valley it's not much and it maxes out at $12.50 pretty much none but still there is. You will love it though, especially if you don't have to commute.

[arctichomesteader]

Originally Posted by Nephler

I always get a kick out statements about high property taxes in AK. Everywhere we have looked they are about 1/2 of what they are here.

You can still get property in AK without any property taxes currently.

[Classic Satch]

Originally Posted by Marty Van Diest

Hey...good job on finding a house that fast. I know some of your neighbors so don't go sighting in your guns that direction :-)

Thanks Marty. I kind of figured that you may know the neighbor right across the road. We looked at her house also for my in-laws. Both houses are gorgeous.

Don't worry, Martin did an outstanding job so real estate agents are off of my list.

Satch you do know that you can't use dynamite for catching salmon, right?

Damn...does that mean I have to do it the old-fashioned way?

Satch there is sales tax in the valley it's not much and it maxes out at $12.50 pretty much none but still there is. You will love it though, especially if you don't have to commute.

Oh, I knew that but it is so minuscule that I consider it be nonexistent (when compared with San Jose's 8.25%).

[Tressa]

that is very true, I like how Alaska has a maximum tax, I had ask about that down in Nevada to see if they had a max tax they thought I was nuts.

We have property in Paradise California and the taxes are horrible.

[Barkingowl]

Originally Posted by Classic Satch

Damn...does that mean I have to do it the old-fashioned way?

Yeah, but the hard part isn't getting the bear drunk, its trying to avoid its amorous advances as it shovels the salmon ashore.