Real Estate Insights & Tips | Story Real Estate Blog in Homer, Alaska
Price Accordingly – The Market Has Shifted
The market has changed—but that doesn’t mean your home won’t sell. In this post, Chris Story offers practical advice for today’s sellers: drop the pandemic-era pricing mindset, reset your expectations, and remember—there’s still a butt for every seat, if you price it right and stay patient.
The Problem with Property Taxes in Alaska—and the Fair Fix We Desperately Need
If you’re paying property taxes in Alaska, chances are you’ve felt the sting of an arbitrary system. Here’s why the time has come for a Fair Tax Act—and why it matters to every homeowner.
Why I Chose Four Homes Over a Hundred Doors
Before you chase an apartment complex, consider this: owning four single-family homes may be your fastest, safest, and most familiar path to becoming a real estate millionaire.
One Idea Away
You’re not born with a limited supply of ideas. They’re everywhere—if you’re willing to mine for them. Here’s how to shift from follower to founder, and build your idea muscle.
They’re not coming for you. Or me.
You don’t need a major publisher, a gatekeeper, or a green light to get started. In this post, Chris Story shares a personal truth about doing the work where you are, with what you’ve got—and how waiting for outside validation is the surest way to fall behind. This is your permission card. Go.
The Problem with Arbitrary Assessments—and a Call for a Fair Tax Act
A friend of mine got a small property tax break last year—only to see it vanish in this year's inflated assessment. That’s the problem. The system isn’t fair. It’s arbitrary. And it’s time for a solution rooted in reason, not whim. The Fair Tax Act could be the answer.
Negligent Discharge: What Debt and Discipline Have in Common
Debt, like a firearm, is a tool. Handled with care, it can serve you well. Handled recklessly, it can cause real harm. Here's a quick lesson in discipline, danger, and the difference between accidental and negligent.
Nick and Mack – A Parable of Real Estate and Regret
Two old friends. Two different paths. One timeless lesson about the power of smart, long-term leverage in real estate.
The Surprising History Behind “Fee Simple” Ownership
Ever wonder what “fee” really means in “fee simple”? It’s not a price tag—it’s a journey from medieval castles to your backyard. Learn how a term rooted in feudal loyalty became the gold standard of land ownership.
Negotiate Like a Millionaire: The Art of Caring Just Enough
If you want to negotiate like a millionaire, you need to master the delicate dance of caring—but not thaaat much. Real power at the negotiating table comes when you can walk away without flinching and understand what the other person truly wants—even when they don’t say it out loud.
Times Like These
Roller coasters, political scandal, and space travel—this week in history reminds us that risk, reputation, and resilience shape every era. As Paul Harvey said, “There have always been times like these.”
The Left Side of History
For generations, left-handed children were punished, retrained, and even shamed—simply for being different. From classrooms to royal courts, the world has long favored the right. But history has a way of revealing its blind spots.
Reverse Compound Interest
Success builds gradually—and so does failure. In this blog, Chris Story shares how missed opportunities and small daily choices compound over time, just like interest—only in reverse. Learn how to break free from the ghosts of inaction and reclaim your momentum.
Broken Mirror Syndrome
Is your world out of sync, or is your reflection distorted? Discover how a shift in perspective—what Earl Nightingale called the mirror of our attitude—can unlock clarity, strength, and the life you're meant to live. You were born to live on top of the world. Start acting like it
Homer Market Half-Yearly Update 2025
The Homer market isn’t falling—it’s finding balance. After years of rapid escalation, we’re seeing a healthy return to equilibrium. Fewer sales, higher median prices, and thoughtful deal-making point to a stable, opportunity-filled market.
Train Your Mind, Transform Your Wealth
Your thoughts shape your future. Like a bonsai, your mindset must be trained with care, purpose, and patience. It's never too late to prune away the beliefs holding you back and grow a life of abundance.
The End Is Never the End
What feels like the end might be your greatest beginning. You’re never more than one idea away from your best life—and the courage to let go is the first step.
The News Diet That Changed My Life
Jim Stovall cut his news time to 20 minutes a day—and it changed how I think about focus, time, and investing in myself. Here's how you can do the same and reclaim your day.
You’re Not Behind—You’re on Your Way
You don’t need a fortune to start building wealth. You need a decision. In this heartfelt response to a listener from Alaska, Chris shares five practical, powerful steps to start turning financial fear into forward momentum—no matter your bank balance.
The Power of One Idea: How a Single Thought Can Change Your Life—and the World
One idea is all it takes. From Goodyear’s rubber to your next big breakthrough, this blog is your permission slip to dream, build, and swing big.