The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

How to Know If Now Is the Right Time to Buy A Home in Alaska

As the busy spring real estate market approaches, Alaskan residents are beginning to wonder— Is now the right time for me to buy a home? Every potential homebuyer wonders if now is the best possible time to make a move or if a more opportune window will open up in the coming weeks and months. 

The answer? Only you can know for certain! The real estate market is changing all the time and the best possible way to know if you should take advantage of current conditions is to ask yourself the following questions.

Can I afford it?
To determine if you can afford to buy a home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Wasilla, Palmer, or North Pole, it's best to meet with a lender....

4 Ways to Keep Your Alaska Home Purchase Affordable

When it comes to buying a home in Alaska, there are many moving parts that can easily begin to overwhelm you and cause you to step back. For instance, did you know that misinformation about how much is required for a down payment is one factor that keeps buyers from purchasing their dream home?

Don't let that be you this year! The fear of not being qualified to purchase a new home in Alaska may seem very real, but there are a few simple ways you can keep it affordable!

Strengthen your credit score
Before you take the initial steps to buy a home in Alaska, it's important that your credit score is as high as you can manage....