Here are some links to sites that contain helpful information about buying or selling a home. I have also included sites that provide information about Eagle River and activities I'm directly involved in.
I hope that you enjoy them and find them useful.
http://muni.org. If you click on "my neighborhood" you can find pertinent information about any home/neighborhood in the Municipality Anchorage
http://www.co.mat-su.ak.us/ Matanuska Susitna Borough.. popular commute location 1-1.5 hours to downtown with larger lots and more affordable prices.
Eagle River, http://www.cer.org/ the "bedroom"community for Anchorage, Elemendorf AFB and Ft. Richardson. Beautiful views, lots of parks and trails and only 15 minutes on the 6 lane highway to downtown Anchorage
I am a 30 year volunteer for the American Cancer society www.cancer.org having held every postition possible (almost) in the local area as well as several committee chairmanships on the Alaska division, including chair of the board. Currently serving on the board of directors of the Great West Division.