61 North Realty, Anchorage Realtors

61 North Realty is a family-owned and operated full-service real estate company. We have over 50 years of combined real estate experience among our knowledgeable staff. We encourage collaboration between our staff members to best meet our clients needs.

Johnico Bashford-Blumer:

Owner/Founder Licensee

Johnico was born and raised in Anchorage Alaska.  He holds two national championships for youth hockey and is in the Alaska Hockey Hall of Fame.  Since then Johnico has earned his MBA and has been busy being a father.  Johnico enjoys working with all real estate sales.  One of Johnico’s passions is volunteering with a youth development program, All-Pro Dads.

Kary Bashford-Blumer:

Owner/Founder Licensee

Kary grew up in Anchorage after her family moved here when she was nine.  Kary is proud to have graduated from UAA.  She is known as one of the foremost HOA managers in town with nearly 18 years of experience. Kary excels at helping buyers find their forever homes. When not working Kary is chief of the Blumer household managing busy kids’ soccer, swim, Youth Court, and school schedules.

Karen Moutry Pelham:

Associate Broker/Rental and HOA Manager

Karen is a lifelong Alaskan who brings nearly two decades of property management experience to her clients.  Karen heads the rental management division of 61 North Realty in addition to managing HOAs.  Karen is known for building long-term relationships with both owners and tenants.  She has an infectious smile and warm personality that leads to long-term tenants and security for owners. In her downtime, Karen can be found traveling to warm climates for a quick recharge, and then she is at it again.

Susan Barerra:

Accounts Specialist Supervisor 

Susan hails from the great state of Texas. Once she made it to Alaska she knew she had found her home.  Which is fortunate for us, Susan brings 40 years of accounting and customer service skills to the team. She is dedicated to her family and especially her grandbabies.