We actually know a realtor in Nome, or at least I assume she still lives out there (we didn't see her this year). There's a realty company called "Nome Sweet Homes," which you may have dealt with because I believe they're one of the few out there. Her name is Melissa.
Funny you should mention the tunnel to Siberia. That was always one of the big dreams of Wally Hickel when he was still alive. In a way I think that would be kind of awesome. There's actually quite a bit of commerce that goes on back and forth between that part of Western Alaska and the Siberian Natives. We bought some Native art while we were out there, some of which was made by whatever the Russian equivalent is of Inupiat. When you were in Nome, did you visit the Chukotna-Alaska store? It was owned by a very cool old guy named Victor, who unfortunately passed away last November. His family is keeping his store going, though, in a new, much larger location. That's where we bought some of our carvings.
As for neutered dogs, I don't believe all of them are. I remember a story a couple of years ago where one of Lance Mackey's females was in heat and was causing all kinds of havoc for him on the trail. I guess that's one way to keep them motivated if she was a lead dog. 
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