Mistakes to Avoid When Changing up Your Alaskan Home Design – Part 1
One of the best things about owning your own home is the ability to change it up whenever you’d like and make it your own. There are many renovations we can make to personalize our space. If it’s your forever home, this isn’t a big deal, but if you think that things...
Décor in Your Alaskan Home Can Protect Your Mental Health- Part Two
Spring is quickly approaching, but winter hasn’t had its last word. Our spaces are a haven for us mentally, emotionally, and physically. You can make your Alaskan home feel emotionally safe just by adjusting your décor. Here are a few more tips for increasing the...
Décor in Your Alaskan Home Can Protect Your Mental Health- Part One
Did you know that your space can evoke emotional responses based upon its color, texture, lighting, and room layout? During the winter months here in Alaska, many of us experience Seasonal Affective Disorder or SAD and we can use all the help we can get to keep our...
How to Lower your Alaskan Heating Bill this Winter – Part 2
As a homeowner, you’re always looking for ways to improve your home, save money on utilities and prevent costly repairs. In the first part of this article, we discussed 5 ways to reduce your heating bill. We realize our Alaskan winters can get very cold, and we want...
How to Incorporate Pantone’s Color of the Year into your Style
Each year color experts at Pantone select a color of the year that they think reflects a feeling evoked by the world events around us. These past few years have been transformative for many people. This color is inspired by the red hue of cochineal, which is derived...
How to Lower Your Alaskan Heating Bill this Winter – Part 1
Here in Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley, we are no strangers to cold Alaskan winters. Our homes are safe havens from the winter cold, and where we spend time with our loved ones and enjoy the cozy comforts of life. During the winter it can...
Our Favorite Alaska Homes Blogs of 2022
Wow! Another year has come and gone. 2022 has been a year of adjustment after nearly 2 years of pandemic shutdowns we are finally finding our ‘new normal’ and adapting like pros. This past year has brought many changes throughout the Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla...
How to Make the Best Decisions When Buying a Horse Property
Horse ownership is a joy no matter where you live. Each area has its own unique horse community and vibe. Here in Alaska, we have wonderful horse communities. Each area in Alaska has its own horse keeping challenges. Throughout Alaska we have great trainers with...
Home Improvement Projects to Do Together as a Family
Families that work and play together stay together! Home improvement projects are a way for the whole family to develop new skills and gain a sense of accomplishment. It’s important to find projects that are age-appropriate and are within their skill level. There are...
How to Help Family Buy a House Without the Drama
As we approach the holiday season many of us are thinking about giving and about our families. We are always looking for ways that we can give and support our loved ones. Every year the cost of homeownership and home prices continue to increase and make it difficult...
Buying a House with Cash – Should you do it?
When the market is incredibly competitive prospective buyers will employ whatever tactics are needed to close the bid on a new home. Some buyers have the option of utilizing the winning tactic of a cash offer. Buyers that can put in all-cash offers are four times more...
The 411 on Brokers, Lenders, and Loan Officers
When buying a new home for the first time there are many terms that are thrown at us and we aren’t sure what they mean or if they even matter. Having a real estate agent can help us to navigate the uncharted home buying waters. Buying a home can feel complicated...