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."
Here's what's behind the surge of 'coming soon' signs in Alaska real estate
Recently, the Alaska Multiple Listing Service changed its rules to allow homes to be pre-marketed with “coming soon” signs. Here's what that means for buyers and sellers.
Did your New Year's resolutions including buying, selling or remodeling a home? Here's what you should consider.
For starters, we suggest getting a good handle on the cost of each option before moving forward.
As real estate sales slow for holidays, it's a good time to remember what makes a house a home
Unless you are one of the few people who need to buy or sell a house during the holidays, you tend to forget about the real estate market and think instead about things that are more important.
Winter's almost here! Here's what you need to do to prepare your home.
Here are a few checklist items we recommend as you ready your home for the season.
Staying in your current home as you age may not be your best option
Homeowners are increasingly deciding to downsize as they grow older and their housing needs change. Knowing your options in these circumstances can help.
The McHugh wildfire holds lessons for Anchorage homeowners
Now that we’ve had the close call, we need to prepare as a community and take steps to increase the odds of surviving a Hillside wildfire.
Here's what you need to know about home inspections
A critical step in selling or buying a home is the home inspection. This is when a qualified home inspector visits to determine if a property has any structural, mechanical, electrical, or code issues. The resulting report is important in the pending sale.