The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

What You Should Know About Shopping for an Alaska Home in the Winter

Posted by Wes Madden on Thursday, January 25, 2018 at 7:55 PM By Wes Madden / January 25, 2018 Comment

Gone are the days where homebuyers only searched for properties in Alaska when the weather was warmer, they happened upon a listing in the newspaper, or drove by a For Sale sign. In today's Alaskan real estate market, buyers are always switched "on," constantly looking for properties on their smartphones and computers, even setting up search parameters so potential homes land in their email inbox.

It doesn't pay to wait as a homebuyer in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole. Your dream home could be waiting for you—even...

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Why 2018 Is the Best Year for Buying a House in Fairbanks AK

Posted by Wes Madden on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 2:54 PM By Wes Madden / January 11, 2018 Comment

It's a brand new year in Alaska and if you've started to map out your goals for the upcoming months, you might find buying a house in Fairbanks among the top priorities— and rightfully so! 2018 will be one of the best years for homebuyers to make a purchase and below we've included four reasons why you won't want to delay:

Inventory is returning
For the majority of the last year, inventory in the local real estate market has been lower, thus making it challenging for some buyers to find the right home that checks all of their boxes. However, 2018 will spark a recovery in inventory, especially in...

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