Your home’s doors could be so much more. Here are ideas to consider.
Instead of seeing doors as basic structural necessities (maybe even annoyances) in the course of home redo, let’s be creative.
The age of your house isn’t just about the year it was built. Here’s why that’s important when you’re selling.
Just like a restored classic car has a different value than a junked one, the effective age of a home is how old it “appears” to be.
The quandary for empty nesters: When children grow up – what to do with house they leave behind?
Barbara and Clair Ramsey: Empty nesters tend to either view their homes as a partial investment or think it as a living expense. As they age, these two groups proceed in very different ways.
Real estate deal seem too good to be true? Here are a couple warning signs.
Real estate: Sometimes we need to be reminded that if something seems too good to be true, there is probably a catch. In the real estate industry, two areas come quickly to mind.
Here’s why rooftop gardens are good for your health, your house and your wallet
While food self-reliance is a major benefit, garden roofs potentially result in cost savings in several ways.
Recent disasters can serve as a preparedness reminder for Alaska homeowners
You can't plan ahead for every possible disaster, but a little preparation can go a long way toward shifting the odds in your favor.
Anchorage will require flexible, creative housing solutions as it ages
Anchorage can’t increase buildable acreage, but there are other smart solutions to our housing challenges.
Buying or selling a home? Here’s what Anchorage’s flat real estate market means for you
For a savvy buyer or seller, a flat real estate market isn't necessarily a bad one.
Take care of these house maintenance items before you head out for this summer's adventures
A little bit of preventative maintenance now, while the weather's nice, can spare you costly and disruptive repairs in future winters.
What the rise of big data means for homeowners and homebuyers
Real estate companies are increasingly using personal information to determine when you might be likely to buy or sell a home.
Energy efficiency improvements bring value to a home now — and when you're ready to sell it
Home improvements that bring greater energy efficiency can make your home more comfortable now—and translate into a higher resale value.
Buying a house that may have been flipped? Here's how to avoid costly mistakes
A home inspection alone isn't a guarantee that you'll detect every potential issue with a newly renovated home. Here's the information you'll need to avoid buying a "flop."