Glacier City Group-with Elite Real Estate Group

09/04/2026

The start of the month means Sam’s Corner is here! 🌲🏔️

Fall is in the air, and Girdwood is shifting gears. We’re seeing more and more long-term locals, folks ready to swap out their snow shovels and ice cleats for warm-weather sunshine. 🍂✈️

If you’re in that camp, you might be genuinely surprised at what your property can command in today’s market. On the flip side, between the relentless maintenance of a northern rainforest and climbing municipal tax assessments, living here on a retirement income (even as a couple) is getting tougher to juggle. 🌧️💸

Plus, let's be real: that 2.3% COVID-era mortgage magic isn't coming back. Rates have hovered around the mid-6% mark through thick and thin—even with everything happening globally. Life keeps moving forward, and most of us are realizing that waiting around on the sidelines isn't the best strategy anymore. Sometimes, you just have to jump in. 📈🏠

Thinking about making a move? Let’s chat about what your next chapter looks like. ☕✨

08/25/2026

What makes the real estate market in Girdwood so unique and special….164 Glacier Creek Drive pended at 1,385,000 within 2 weeks of going on market. “We just had 6 moose come up the drive, through the yard, then out into the meadow!
Sam, we have never seen that many moose traveling as a group in our yard! The first moose was a huge bull, with a gorgeous rack!! It is such an unusual site!”
Susan

And there you have it!

08/24/2026

🌊 Ocean views + ⛰️ mountain backdrop on 2.5 acres in Indian, AK — a rare slice of Turnagain Arm paradise with highway frontage and flexible potential. 🏞️✨

Build your dream home 🏡 or explore future commercial possibilities 💼 in this TA-zoned, highly visible location just moments from Bird Creek and the popular bike trail. 🚴‍♀️🌲

Have questions or want more details? 📩
Email Sam: [email protected]
Property details: https://www.glaciercityelite.com/d8r6rnlm

08/17/2026

Sun, views, and opportunity in Girdwood 🌄✨

This ready-to-build 1/2 acre lot at 168 Meskenik Way offers the ideal canvas for your vision 🏡🌲

✅ Road access already in place
✅ Well, sewer, and utilities on site
✅ HOA allows nightly rentals – great income potential 💼
✅ ADU possibilities for added flexibility or multigenerational living 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Explore the details and imagine what you could build here 🔑
https://www.glaciercityelite.com/d8r6qa1u

For a showing or more information, contact Sam at:
[email protected]
907-227-4626

08/17/2026

🏛️ Step Up for Girdwood! Get Involved with Your Board of Supervisors! 🏔️ dynamic local decisions happen when the community shows up!

The Girdwood Board of Supervisors (GBOS) oversees key local services, from parks and roads to public safety, and they want to hear from YOU! Show up, stay informed, and have a direct voice in how our valley operates. 🗣️✨

🚨 Community Highlights & Action Items:
🌲 Girdwood Parks Master Plan Project: The plan is moving forward to the Planning and Zoning Commission hearing on August 10! Check out the details at www.girdwoodparksplan.com.
📩 Stay Connected: Sign up for email updates on upcoming meeting materials for GBOS, Land Use, Trails, Cemetery, Public Safety, and Housing!

🗓️ Upcoming GBOS Meetings:
1️⃣ Regular GBOS Meeting
📅 Date: Monday, August 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 In-Person: Girdwood Community Room (250 Egloff Rd.)
💻 Online: Hybrid via Microsoft Teams (Links & agenda posted 7 days prior)

2️⃣ GBOS Budget Meeting #3
📅 Date: Late August (Date & Time TBA)
📍 In-Person & Virtual: Girdwood Community Room & Teams

Your voice shapes our community's future, mark your calendar and tune in! 👋 See you there! 🏔️✨

08/15/2026

CALL TO ACTION: chance to get a free wildfire sprinkler kit Girdwood and Crow Creek Road residents!

We all have the chance to get a free wildfire sprinkler kit! They have 30 in stock at the station but Michelle can’t get more until you register!

Register now! This is a HUGE opportunity!
This will be most effective if we all have these kits for our single family homes, so encourage your next door neighbor to sign up too!

The first 30 can be picked up this Saturday! 10-Noon at the fire station. We can catch you later if you can’t make it.
Can’t figure out the MOA registration process? I can sign you up in person or we can do it over the phone together.
We need to take advantage of the MOA including us in this FEMA grant and there is a limited supply for Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak and Girdwood. Let’s get each home in Girdwood and Crow Creek with this fire protection tool!

Originally posted by Michelle the fire chief :)

Official Website of the Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska

08/13/2026

❄️ Its time for Sam's Corner! Winter is looming around the corner in AK! 🏔️

As the crisp Alaskan air starts rolling in and the fireweed starts to top out, it’s time to make sure your home is prepped and cozy for the season ahead. ☕🧥

🏡 Quick Winter Home Readiness Tips
Seal the Drafts: Check your windows and doors for any chilly air leaks and add new weatherstripping where needed to keep heating bills down. 🚪💨
Protect Your Pipes: Insulate exposed pipes, especially in crawl spaces or garages, to prevent freezing when temperatures really drop. 🌡️❄️
Clean the Gutters: Clear out falling leaves and debris so melting snow and ice have a clear path away from your foundation. 🍂💧
Service Your Heating System: Give your furnace or boiler a quick check-up or schedule a professional tune-up before you rely on it full-time. 🔥🛠️

From cozy cabins to winter-ready estates, Glacier City Elite Realty has you covered. Give us a call today! 📞🏔️

08/12/2026

Lots of new faces here, welcome!

Meet Sam, YOUR REALTOR®! 🏔️✨

If you’ve spent any time in Alaska, you might already know him! Sam has lived in the Last Frontier for most of his life, growing up right here in Seward 🌲 and earning his bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Alaska, Fairbanks 🎓.

Sam’s path to real estate is as uniquely Alaskan as it gets! 🎣 Before diving into the industry full-time, he spent years in commercial fishing across Cook Inlet and Bristol Bay 🌊, and worked in volunteer management 🤝. In the 90s, he balanced being a stay-at-home dad and property manager for 10 years spending summers fishing and winters raising his kids 👶🏡.

With over 25 years of experience owning and operating local brokerages, including Glacier City Realty and Girdwood Property Management 🏢, Sam is a true industry expert. He holds several prestigious National Association of Realtors (NAR) designations, including:
🌟 ABR (Accredited Buyer Specialist)
🏡 CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
📜 GRI (Graduate, REALTOR® Institute)
🤝 SRES (Senior Residential Educational Specialist)

When he’s not helping clients navigate the real estate market, you can find Sam enjoying all the adventures Alaska has to offer! 🏍️ He’s a proud dad to three grown children, a doting grandfather 👴, and an avid sports touring motorcyclist. He also loves the outdoors 🌲, spending time with his dogs 🐾, scuba diving 🤿, and giving back to the community through volunteering and real estate service ❤️.

Whether you're buying, selling, or just want to chat about local real estate, Sam brings a lifetime of local knowledge and dedication to every client. Reach out to connect with him today! 👇🏡

08/11/2026

🚨 Get Involved in Keeping Girdwood Safe! 🏔️💪

Want a voice in your community’s safety? 🌲 The Girdwood Public Safety Advisory Committee (PSAC) is meeting soon, and we want to hear from YOU!

PSAC is a volunteer advisory board that connects our neighborhood with local public safety entities, making direct recommendations to the GBOS. Whether you have ideas, concerns, or just want to support your neighbors, coming to a meeting is the best way to get involved and make a difference! 🤝✨

🗓️ Meeting Details:
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 11, 2026
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 In-Person: Girdwood Community Room (250 Egloff Road)
💻 Online: Join virtually via Microsoft Teams!

📞 Quick Safety Contacts to Save:
🚨 Emergency: Call 911
🚔 Non-Emergency Police: (907) 783-3223
Step up, join the conversation, and help shape the future of safety in our valley! See you there! 👋 Mid-August meeting, big community impact! 📢