The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

How to Begin Your Home Search in Alaska

If you're not fully prepared to navigate the Alaskan real estate market, it can be overwhelming— especially if you're a first-time homebuyer. It helps to know the facts from the beginning of your home search, as well as have a local real estate expert on your side, like our team at Madden Real Estate

Below are four ways to start your home search in Fairbanks, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, or Anchorage:

Get Preapproved
This should always be your first step when shopping for homes in Alaska. Even if the market begins to slow down, you will be able to better understand your budget and whether or not your dream home is within your reach. Not to mention, this documentation tells sellers...

5 Signs It's Time to Sell Your Alaska Home

While every homeowner's reasons for selling their Alaskan home varies, there are a few significant signs that it's time to move on to a new property. Perhaps you've outgrown the space, your job is taking you to another area, or you're simply ready to take advantage of the current market— no matter what your reasoning is, you can count on Madden Real Estate to help you through the process.

Below are five signs it's time to move on to a new home in Wasilla, Fairbanks, Chugiak, Anchorage, Palmer, North Pole or Eagle River:

The market is booming
When sellers have an edge in the market, it's a great sign it's time to list your property and move on! If buyer demand is high and you have equity in your home (Find out with our Home Valuation!), you might like to sell and...