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10/14/2026

🏔️ What’s Happening in Girdwood Real Estate? | Q4 Newsletter⛷️🏡
Girdwood remains a rare Alaskan gem and the market shows it! 📈 Even with rates fluctuating and wild economic shifts, low inventory and our collective love for this valley keep home values rising (~5% annually).
Here’s a quick snapshot of what's happening around the valley:
📊 Summer Sales Recap: 9 homes, 4 condos, and 1 vacant land parcel closed in Q3—mostly updated older homes and million-dollar mountain retreats.
🌲 Fond Farewell: A heartwarming goodbye to longtime locals Mike & Susan Opalka after the sale of their stunning Glacier Creek Drive property 🏡❤️.
🏗️ On the Horizon: New workforce housing studies, progress on the airport hotel lease, an Ace Hardware in the basin, and Phase 1 lot deposits for Holton Hills Estates! 🏬🔨
🎬 Community First: Glacier City Group is proud to sponsor Challenge Alaska's Drive-In Movie Night, supporting adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation! 🍿🚘
❄️ With winter just around the corner, we're crossing our fingers for early snow and a strong final quarter!
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10/10/2026

🏔✨ OPEN HOUSE TODAY SATURDAY, OCT 10TH! ✨🏔️
⏰ Saturday, Oct 10th | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

🚨 ALASKAN DREAM HOME ALERT! 🚨

Looking for your ULTIMATE mountain getaway? 🏔️❄️ This gorgeous, brand-new A-frame chalet in Girdwood is fresh on the market and packed with incredible vibes! 🤩🔥

📍 177 Cortina Rd, Girdwood, AK
💰 $1,389,500 | 🛏️ 4 Beds | 🛁 2 Baths | 📐 1,995 SqFt
🎉 JOIN US FOR THE OPEN HOUSE! 🎉

Come experience this mountain paradise in person!

😍 WHY YOU’LL FALL IN LOVE:
⛰️ Epic Mountain Views: Massive vaulted floor-to-ceiling windows looking right out at Alyeska! 🤩
🧘‍♂️ Ultimate Relaxation: Soak in your very own private hot tub 🛁 & sauna 🧖‍♀️ after a legendary day on the slopes! ⛷️🏂
🏠 Bonus Multi-Unit Potential: Includes a super charming tiny home in the driveway! 🤑💸 (Hello, rental income & guest space!)
🎿 Prime Location: Just a short, brisk stroll straight to the ski lifts! ⛷️🏔️
Got questions or want to lock in a private tour before anyone else? 🗝️✨
📞 Reach out to Sam Daniel with Glacier City Elite Real Estate Group:
📱 Phone: (907) 227-4626
📧 Email: [email protected]



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Homes for sale: 177 Cortina RD, Girdwood, AK 99587 (MLS #: 26-12791) with 4 beds, 2.0 baths, 1995 sqft, and listed for $1389500.

10/08/2026

🏔️ ALASKAN DREAM HOME ALERT! 🌲✨ OPEN HOUSE SAT Oct 10th!

Looking for your ultimate mountain getaway? This gorgeous A-frame chalet in Girdwood is brand new to the market and packed with incredible vibes! 🏡💙
📍 177 Cortina Rd, Girdwood, AK
💰 $1,389,500 | 🛏️ 4 Beds | 🛁 2 Baths | 📐 1,995 SqFt

🗓️ JOIN US FOR THE OPEN HOUSE!
Come check it out in person this Saturday, Oct 10th from 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM!

Why you'll fall in love:
Epic Mountain Views: Massive vaulted windows looking right out at Alyeska! 🏔️👀
Ultimate Relaxation: Soak in your very own private hot tub and sauna after a day on the slopes. 🧖‍♀️🔥
Bonus Space: Includes a charming tiny home in the driveway (hello, multi-unit investment potential!) 🏡✨
Prime Location: Just a short stroll from the lifts! ⛷️💨

Got questions or want to lock in a private tour? Reach out to Sam Daniel with Glacier City Elite Real Estate Group at (907) 227-4626 or [email protected]! 📞💬

10/07/2026

Glacier City Group is a proud sponsor of the drive in Ski Film! https://www.challengealaska.org/drivein

October 23rd & 24th TGR Ski Film at 7:00pm and Northern Aspects Film Festival at 10:00pm

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS!
Your continued trust and support allow us to give back and sponsor amazing community organizations and events like Challenge Alaska.

Challenge Alaska Improves the lives of people with disabilities through adaptive sports and therapeutic recreation.

10/02/2026

Another great Council of Multiple Listing services came to a close yesterday. Much to share with our MLS in Alaska at our next board meeting. Have a great weekend folks.

10/01/2026

🏡📰 Happy October Girdwood - SAM’S CORNER IS HERE! 📰🏡

It’s the start of a new month, which means it’s time for another edition of Sam’s Corner, our bi-monthly newsletter!

This issue is all about what’s happening in our community, including updates from the GBOS meeting 🏛️ 🏘️ 🎿❄️ We’re also proud to share that Glacier City Group is a sponsor of the Challenge Alaska Ski Film!

❤️ A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR CLIENTS!
Your continued trust and support allow us to give back and sponsor amazing community organizations and events like Challenge Alaska. We truly appreciate every one of you! 🏡❤️

Be sure to check out this month’s Sam’s Corner and stay connected with what’s happening in our community!

09/29/2026

I am attending the Council of MLS in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. Here as the incoming president of the Alaska MLS board of Directors. Interesting discussions about preserving data integrity, AI, and the future of the real estate industry. We are technology company and the landscape is now changing almost daily. Lots of good energy in a beautiful spot. More to come. Last pic w photo is true of me at conferences. At some point the rooms are way too cold. Glad I brought a real jacket.

09/21/2026

🏔️📢 GIRDWOOD BOARD OF SUPERVISORS (GBOS) REGULAR MEETING! 💼🏛️
Mark your calendars! The next big GBOS meeting is happening TODAY September 21, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This is your main hub for town updates, community reports, and local decision-making. 🗓️✨

📍 How to Join:
In Person: Girdwood Community Room (250 Egloff Rd) 🏫 or Via Teams

📋 What’s on the Agenda?
Announcements & Openings: Committee openings (GHEC & PSAC vacancies—email [email protected] to apply!) and upcoming dates like the Non-Profit Grant presentation on Sept 28. 📋👥
Legislative & Service Provider Reports: Updates from our state senators/representatives, assembly members, plus routine briefs from Fire Chief Weston, Police Chief Achee, Roads/Parks & Rec, and the library! 🚒🚓📚
Old Business & Resolutions: Discussing DOT liaison requests, Girdwood Parks Plan buildings (Little Bears & Glacier City Hall), transferring an Industrial Park lot to MOA Street Maintenance, GFD EMS funding support for the 2027 budget, and AWWU discharge violation letters. 🚜💡
New Business: Planning topics for the upcoming Oct 26 MOA GBOS Quarterly Meeting, plus support resolutions for Recreational Trails Program and LWCF grant applications! 🌲📝
Stay plugged in, make your voice heard during public comment, and help shape the future of our valley. See you there! 👋🌲

09/14/2026

🏔️🌲 GIRDWOOD COMMUNITY CHECK-IN! 🗓️👀

It’s that time again, Girdwood! The Land Use Committee (LUC) Meeting is officially locked in for Monday, September 14, 2026, at 7:00 PM. 🕒✨

Whether you want to have a say in our town's future, catch up on local updates, or just see what’s cooking in the valley, your voice matters here! 🗣️🤝

In Person: Girdwood Community Room (250 Egloff Rd) 🏫
or Via Teams

📋 What’s on the Agenda?
Land acknowledgement & regular committee updates (HLBAC, GBOS) 🌍📊
Big updates on the State Airport leasing (Glacier Valley Lodge lease!) ✈️🏔️
Planning & zoning public comment cases (including site plans, dimensional variances, and fence heights!) 📝🏗️
Old & New Business: Filling the LUC co-chair vacancy, plus a look at transferring an Industrial Park lot to MOA Street Maintenance! 🚜💼
Friendly reminder: If you're a Girdwood Valley resident 18+, or a local non-resident property owner/business/non-profit, you're eligible to vote on committee matters! Let’s pack the room (or the virtual screen) and keep our community thriving. 💪🏡❤️

09/10/2026

Looking for land with big Alaska views? 🌊🏔️🌲

Check out this 2.5-acre parcel in Indian, AK — perfectly positioned along the Seward Hwy with sweeping ocean and mountain views of Turnagain Arm. 🌅 Whether you’re dreaming of a future homesite 🏡 or exploring commercial potential 🏢 (via conditional use permit), this location offers rare flexibility in a true Alaska setting.

Have questions or want to walk the property? 👣
Email Sam, your local Indian/Turnagain Arm real estate resource: [email protected] ✉️

Property details and photos 👉 https://www.glaciercityelite.com/d8r5ky09