Municipality’s homeless plan would have unintended consequences
I believe we need to solve the homelessness problem. However, these ordinances and the multiple locations are not the solution.
Here’s some good news from the Anchorage real estate market
Anchorage real estate: Whether you’re buying, refinancing or extracting equity, take advantage of this short-term opportunity if you can.
Selling your home this summer? Start building your curb appeal now.
Real estate: Better curb appeal can really pay off. It all depends on shifting a little bit of your interior focus outside.
Is it time your house got smarter? Consider the following.
Real estate: Smart devices can help save energy, improve security and even limit your kids’ TV time. You just have to decide if you’re going to take baby steps or jump right in.
Thinking of pooling your resources with a buddy or partner to buy a house? Proceed with caution.
Homeownership between partners is treated differently than with married couples. Understanding these differences is important to protect the biggest financial asset many homeowners will have in their lifetime.
You were about to put your home on the market, then heard BP is pulling out of Alaska. What now?
If you are planning to sell, get your home on the market sooner than later. And if you’re planning to buy, here’s what to watch for.
The first thing to pay attention to when you’re checking out a house for sale
Buyers sometimes get emotionally involved when they first see a home. They forget to take a moment to be realistic.
Here’s how ‘recasting’ could help you lower your monthly mortgage payments
If your goal is to lower your monthly mortgage payment and keep your current interest rate, recasting may work for you by avoiding the hassle (and cost) of re-qualifying for a new loan.
Simple steps can help protect your home against against scams and identity theft
Extra steps and questions you may have experienced as a homebuyer or seller are not an invasion of privacy, but for your protection.
Stay or leave? How some Alaskans are approaching retirement
For most retirees, the question of where to go focused on family and friends - and affordability on a fixed income was a must.
Are you an Anchorage homeowner with a septic tank? You’re going to want to know about this.
Some of the new regulations affect the actual septic tank, which is a focal part of any septic system.
Natural disasters humble us - but can help us set new priorities
Disasters remind us to not become complacent and show us where we need to improve.