Romein Pemberton with Jack White Real Estate

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Romein Pemberton with Jack White Real Estate Hello my name is Romein and I am a licensed Realtor at Jack White Real Estate. Hello my name is Romein Pemberton.

I am a licensed real estate agent here in Anchorage, Alaska. I am also active Army so I understand the stressors of military housing. I have a passion for real estate and meeting the needs of my clients. Feel free to contact me for more information about myself and my real estate services.

10/10/2026

Anchorage sellers: if you are listing this fall, fix the boring stuff first.

Buyers in Alaska rarely walk away over paint color. They walk away over a furnace with no service record, a roof at the end of its life, and water stains that make them wonder what else is hiding.

Before spending on granite or trendy fixtures, get the heating system serviced and keep the receipt, clear the gutters, and make sure every door and window seals tight against the cold. In October, a warm and dry home shows like money well spent.

Cosmetic upgrades sell in June. Mechanical confidence sells in winter.

Thinking of selling? Drop a comment or message the page.

10/09/2026

Quick lesson from owning rentals in Anchorage: winter vacancy will eat you alive if your manager is asleep.

A unit that sits empty in July is an inconvenience. A unit that sits empty in November is a bleeding wound — heat has to stay on, pipes have to stay warm, and the pool of renters looking in December is thin.

That's why I push two things: price to the current market, not last year's rent, and get the unit listed 45 days before it's vacant, not the week after the tenant leaves.

Under-market rent for a year straight isn't being nice — it's leaving thousands on the table while the furnace bill stays yours.

Own a rental in Alaska and thinking about a change? Drop a comment or message the page.

10/08/2026

Shopping with around a $400K budget? In the Mat-Su Valley that money stretches: more square footage, more lot, and a garage plus shop buildings that won't fit in an Anchorage budget at the same price. The tradeoff is the drive — Wasilla and Palmer commutes to Anchorage run long, and winter makes them longer. So the real question is lifestyle, not square footage: own the bigger spread and accept the road, or pay more per foot in town for proximity. First-time buyers: run the full monthly payment — mortgage, tax, insurance, utilities, fuel — before you fall in love with the space. The deal is the payment, not the price tag. Shopping the Valley? Drop a comment or message the page.

10/07/2026

The most expensive mistake Anchorage sellers make isn't bad photos or a slow agent. It's the first number they pick.

Price 10% high to "test the market" and here's what really happens: serious buyers scroll past in week one — and week one is when your listing gets peak traffic. You sit. You cut. Two months later you take $20K under what the right price would have closed in week two, and every buyer assumes something's wrong with the house.

Anchorage punishes vanity pricing fast, especially heading into winter with a thinner buyer pool. Price to the comps — real sold homes, same neighborhood, last 6 months — not what you need or what an algorithm says.

Thinking of selling? Drop a comment or message the page.

10/06/2026

Hot take for Anchorage sellers: "never list in winter" is the most expensive advice in Alaska real estate.

Yes, spring brings more buyers. But it also brings every other seller with the same plan — more competition, more price cuts, more sitting. Meanwhile the winter buyer pool is smaller but serious: relocations, JBER PCS moves, and people who need a house, not a hobby. Fewer showings, less tire-kicking, and your home photographed against snow looks like Alaska, not a compromise.

The real question isn't the season — it's whether your home is priced for the market you're actually in. A sharp price in January beats a hopeful price in May every time.

Agree or disagree? Drop your take in the comments. Thinking of selling this winter? Message the page.

10/05/2026

First-time buyers in Alaska: the most expensive mistake I see isn't overpaying for the house. It's the closing table. Buyers find a solid home in Anchorage or the Valley, budget to the last dollar, then get hit with $8-15K in closing costs and prepaids at the table — and they're draining the emergency fund just to get the keys. Three defenses: get the full cash-to-close number from your lender in week one, not week seven; shop lenders and title companies instead of taking the first quote; and keep three months of reserves after the down payment. A house that leaves you broke on day one isn't a win. Buying in Alaska? Get pre-approved and know your real number first. Drop a comment or message the page.

10/04/2026

Anchorage sellers: cash offer or list it? Let's do the honest math. A cash offer feels clean — no showings, no inspections, close in weeks. But cash buyers buy the discount, not the house. If your home would list around $400K and the cash offer is $365K, that convenience just cost you $35K. Now run the other side: what does listing actually cost you? A few months of carrying costs — taxes, insurance, maybe a mortgage payment — plus the agent's commission. Compare those two numbers, not the emotions. Sometimes cash is the right call — a house needing real work with winter coming is a fair trade. Sometimes the spread is $35K for three weeks of patience, and the answer is obvious. I run this comparison for sellers before they sign anything. Thinking of selling? Drop a comment or message the page.

10/03/2026

For my military buyers: the VA loan is the best financing deal in real estate, and in Alaska it punches above its weight. No down payment, no PMI — that's tens of thousands you keep instead of handing to a bank. Three rules: get your COE and pre-approval locked before you tour a single house, verify whether you're exempt from the funding fee (service-connected disability gets it waived), and know the VA's minimum property standards will flag a fixer — target solid homes or plan the repairs up front. PCS turnover means sellers near JBER and Eielson move on a real schedule. Watch the PCS calendar, not just the market. Own while you serve, and let the equity work while you do.

10/02/2026

Thinking about buying land in Alaska? Here's the order that matters: access first, utilities second, price last. I've seen cheap lots that look like steals until you learn the only road in is a winter trail, or the parcel is landlocked behind someone else's property with no easement. Before you write an offer: confirm year-round road access (not "probably plowed"), check well and septic feasibility for the parcel, and verify utility power distance — line extensions get expensive fast up here. Land in Alaska rarely goes wrong on price. It goes wrong on access. Do the boring homework and land is one of the best long-term plays in this state.

10/01/2026

October in Anchorage: winter's coming. If you own a rental or a cabin, now is the week to winterize — not when the first hard freeze hits. Drain the exterior hose bibs, service the furnace, check the heat tape on crawl-space pipes, and don't let the fuel tank sit low going in. Deferred winter maintenance is the most expensive kind in Alaska: a burst pipe in January doesn't just cost you the repair, it costs you the frozen days waiting on a contractor to get out there. Handle it in October and you sleep better in January.

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