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Homes for Sale in Homer and Anchor Point

Homer and Anchor Point are located on the Kenai Peninsula, about 200 miles south of Anchorage. This is “God’s Country” where some of the most stunning scenery in the world is found. There are national parks, national wildlife refuges, and state parks that support critical habitat areas where sea birds, endangered humpback whales, otters, sea lions, bald eagles, moose, bears, coyotes, foxes and other birds and animals make their homes amid the lush forests and meadows, breathtaking mountains, glittering glaciers, endless blue skies and shimmering waters. Both communities are accessible by land, air and ferry. The towns have excellent schools, offer plenty of recreation and provide close communities where neighbors care and help one another. Children living in Homer and Anchor Point attend schools in the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District. The Kachemak Bay Campus of Kenai Peninsula College, part of the University of Alaska, offers two-year Associates of Arts and Associates of Applied Science degrees, and courses leading to vocational certificates and industry certification. Fishing is a popular recreational activity for residents of Anchor Point and Homer. The largest fishing derby in Alaska is held in Homer, with prizes worth over $100,000. Hiking, biking, snowmobiling, camping, four-wheel driving adventures, wildlife viewing, golf and horseback riding are other popular activities. The Kachemak Nordic Ski Club offers races, classes and tours for all ages. Several non-profit organizations protect life on the Kenai Peninsula. The Cook Inlet Keeper monitors and protects the Cook watershed. The Kachemak Heritage Land Trust works with private landowners to preserve open space for public benefit. The Center for Alaskan Coastal Studies fosters responsible interactions between people and their surroundings through education and research. Anchor Point and Homer real estate options consist of single-family homes for sale, estates, condominiums and townhouses.

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Homer real estate and Anchor Point real estate consists of single-family homes for sale, and a few townhomes and condominiums. Single-family homes for sale are priced from below $50,000 to over $1M for gorgeous estate properties.

Homer and Anchor Point Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of May 14th, 2012: homes priced around $226,269 compared to $227,159 the previous week, for a slight decrease of less than -1%.  For Friday, May 18th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 3.73%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.03%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.39%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 3.60%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators.  Get local info and homes for sale in Homer and Anchor Point AK. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Homer and Anchor Point to help you find the best home!