Dustin Mangram Real-Estate C21 Realty Solutions

07/06/2026

🏡 Local Real Estate Market Update! 📊

Thinking about buying or selling? Buyer demand is keeping the market competitive, but what’s happening depends heavily on where you are looking. Here is the latest breakdown across our local markets:

📈 Home Prices are up Everywhere
Anchorage: Average sales prices jumped 16%
Eagle River: Prices rose 12.3%
Mat-Su: Prices increased 5.2%

📋 New Listings (Inventory)
Mat-Su: Great news for buyers—inventory is up 18.3%!
Eagle River: Holding steady, down just a minor 1.7%.
Anchorage: Inventory tightened up, declining 14.2%.

🤝 Closed Sales
Anchorage & Eagle River: Sales strengthened despite tighter inventory, increasing 12.2% and 10.4%, respectively.
Mat-Su: Sales dipped slightly, down 4.4%.

⏱️ Days on Market (How fast are homes selling?)
Anchorage: Staying lightning-fast at just 15 days on average.
Eagle River: Crept up to 23 days (up from 7).
Mat-Su: Increased to 32 days.

🏡 Local Real Estate Market Update! 📊

Thinking about buying or selling? Buyer demand is keeping the market competitive, but what’s happening depends heavily on where you are looking. Here is the latest breakdown across our local markets:

📈 Home Prices are up Everywhere
Anchorage: Average sales prices jumped 16%

Eagle River: Prices rose 12.3%

Mat-Su: Prices increased 5.2%

📋 New Listings (Inventory)
Mat-Su: Great news for buyers—inventory is up 18.3%!
Eagle River: Holding steady, down just a minor 1.7%.
Anchorage: Inventory tightened up, declining 14.2%.

🤝 Closed Sales
Anchorage & Eagle River: Sales strengthened despite tighter inventory, increasing 12.2% and 10.4%, respectively.
Mat-Su: Sales dipped slightly, down 4.4%.

⏱️ Days on Market (How fast are homes selling?)
Anchorage: Staying lightning-fast at just 15 days on average.
Eagle River: Crept up to 23 days (up from 7).
Mat-Su: Increased to 32 days.

The Big Takeaway: Strong buyer demand continues to drive up prices across the board. However, the market is highly localized. Anchorage and Eagle River are seeing robust sales despite limited choices, while growing inventory in Mat-Su means buyers there might find a bit more breathing room to negotiate! Strong buyer demand continues to drive up prices across the board. However, the market is highly localized. Anchorage and Eagle River are seeing robust sales despite limited choices, while growing inventory in Mat-Su means buyers there might find a bit more breathing room to negotiate!

06/23/2026

The biggest mistake a lot of buyers make happens months before they ever step foot inside an open house... 🛑
It’s incredibly easy to fall in love with scrolling through real estate apps at midnight. But if you want a smooth, stress-free buying experience, you need to set up your playbook before you hit "schedule a tour."

Here are the 3 things you need to do first before shopping for a home:

1️⃣ Get a Local Lender Pre-Approval: Not a generic online calculator estimate. A local lender understands our specific property types and local market nuances. This turns your offer into cash-equivalent leverage.
2️⃣ Define Your "Needs" vs. "Wants": Separate your absolute non-negotiables (like bedroom count or school zones) from your wish list items (like granite countertops or a specific paint color).
3️⃣ Audit Your Credit Stability: Do not close credit cards, open new auto loans, or make major purchases right before or during your home search. Keep your financial profile completely static.
Taking these steps early means that when your dream home hits the market, you can move with complete confidence.

Thinking about buying later this year? Save this post for later, and let’s connect early to make sure your financial runway is completely clear! ✈️

06/23/2026

I’m so thankful for the opportunity to work with clients like this I hope you guys make lots of memories.

06/21/2026

Guess who just received a new testimonial?

06/17/2026

Keys delivered! 🔑✨

So excited to share that Jordan and Danahia officially closed on their home today! Thank you for choosing me as your partner in this process. It was an honor to help you cross the finish line.

Congratulations on the new place—we can’t wait to see how you make it your own!

06/12/2026

The $500k–$600k Space & Style Upgrade! 🏔️✨

When you move into the $500,000 to $600,000 price range in Southcentral Alaska, you are looking at incredible quality across the board. You don't have to compromise on features—but your choice of location will completely dictate your lifestyle.

If you are shopping in this bracket right now, here is the real-time breakdown of what your money unlocks in Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley:

🏙️ ANCHORAGE
This budget unlocks access to turnkey single-family homes in highly sought-after pockets such as South Anchorage, the Hillside, and established Midtown neighborhoods.

What you could get: Spacious 4-bedroom homes, featuring modern kitchen updates, master suites, and beautifully manicured (but standard-sized) yards.

The Lifestyle: Minimal commute times, access to city trailheads, and access to an urban lifestyle.

🏔️ EAGLE RIVER
This range delivers the quintessential Alaskan residential dream—homes tucked away into the valley or perched on the hillside.

What you could get: Fantastic, spacious properties with custom architectural layouts, vaulted ceilings, multi-car garages, and wrap-around decks built to take in the scenery.

The Lifestyle: You are buying a tight-knit, community-focused neighborhood feel with mountain panoramas right out your living room window, while keeping a clean commute to JBER.

🌲 MAT-SU VALLEY
If you take a $500k–$600k budget north to Wasilla or Palmer, you are stepping directly into high-end, luxury custom territory.

What you could get: Sprawling, modern custom builds featuring top-tier finishes, spacious yards, and—the ultimate Valley crown jewel—a massive heated garage for all your trucks, boats, and snowmachines.

The Lifestyle: Complete privacy, room to expand, and zero restrictions on storing your Alaskan outdoor gear.

The Verdict: At this tier, it’s all about matching the property to your daily life. Do you want a beautifully updated kitchen in the city, a mountain retreat in Eagle River, or a custom estate with a dream toy shop in the Valley?

06/11/2026

The $400k–$500k Southcentral Alaska Breakdown! 🗺️
If your home-shopping budget is between $400,000 and $500,000, your purchasing power is going to behave completely differently depending on which side of the highway you look.
Because real estate is entirely local, the same budget can unlock vastly different lifestyles across Anchorage, Eagle River, and the Mat-Su Valley. Here is the reality check on what that budget buys you right now:
🏙️ ANCHORAGE This bracket sits right around our current median price range.
• What you get: Established 3-bedroom single-family homes, or nice townhouses.
• The Lifestyle: You trade yard size and acreage for a short city commute, quick access to the trail system, and urban convenience.
🏔️ EAGLE RIVER Inventory stays incredibly tight here, but the demand remains high for buyers looking to balance location and scenery.
• What you get: Cozy townhomes or classic, established split-entry homes.
• The Lifestyle: You gain quick proximity to JBER, a tight-knit community vibe, and jaw-dropping mountain views right outside your door.
🌲 MAT-SU VALLEY Head north to the Valley, and $400k–$500k opens up into a massive sweet spot for buyers.
• What you get: Newer, fully detached single-family homes—often 3 to 4 bedrooms, with modern finishes.
• The Lifestyle: You gain space to breathe. This budget routinely secures half to a full acre of land, with plenty of room to park your trucks, trailers, and Alaskan toys.

The Bottom Line: There is no "wrong" choice—it just comes down to your priorities. Are you looking for a shorter commute, a mountain backdrop, or a big backyard?

👇 Drop a comment below and let me know: Are you Team City, Team Mountain, or Team Valley?

06/05/2026

Let’s skip the corporate bio—if we are going to work together on one of the biggest moves of your life, you should probably know who is in your corner! 👋

For those I haven’t met yet, my name is Dustin Mangram, I’m a local realtor, but my journey to this point wasn’t exactly standard. Before transitioning into real estate, I spent years in the Coast Guard learning what a true transition feels like. When I transitioned into real estate, I brought the exact same mindset with me: stewardship, clear communication, and protecting my clients' best interests.

When I’m not analyzing market trends or touring local properties, you can usually find me BBQing with my family and friends, or watching Auburn University Sports.

Real estate isn't just about buying or selling houses; it’s about helping you plant roots or move seamlessly into your next chapter.

I’d love to know who is in my digital living room! Drop a comment below and let me know—are you a lifelong local, or did you relocate here from somewhere else? 🏡👇

05/18/2026

So proud and grateful to be completing my SkillBridge journey with CENTURY 21 Realty Solutions! 🙌

Transitioning from the military is a major shift, but the incredible mentorship and community focus here have made me feel right at home. They truly walk the talk when it comes to supporting service members into their next chapters.

Thank you to the whole team for the warm welcome and amazing guidance! 🇺🇸🌲

Leadership. Discipline. Work ethic.

The skills built through military service translate naturally into real estate, and CENTURY 21 Realty Solutions is proud to support those transitioning into their next chapter through SkillBridge opportunities and mentorship.

Real estate offers the opportunity to build a career rooted in people, community, and long-term growth, while continuing to serve others in a meaningful way. Call today to learn more, or visit our website below!

This is Our Century.

Anchorage 907-258-5800
Eagle River 907-726-5811
Soldotna 907-262-1770

www.c21realtysolutions.com

05/09/2026