The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

The Extra Costs of Buying a Home in Alaska

The two major costs associated with buying a home in Fairbanks, Eagle River, Anchorage, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and the surrounding communities are the down payment and the monthly mortgage. However, there are a few others that buyers tend to overlook— causing both surprise and shock when the time comes to sign on the dotted line.

It is always wise to do your homework prior to house-hunting in Alaska to ensure that you understand each and every one of the costs involved.

Below are four hidden costs of buying a home and to avoid disappointment later, it is important to factor them into your budget before you find the one.

Closing Costs
Alaskan home buyers can expect closing costs...

Your Alaskan Homeowner To-Do List for March

March has arrived and before we know it, the birds will be singing, the weather will start to warm up, and spring will be in full bloom. But before we can get there, there are a few tasks you will want to cross off of your Alaskan homeowner to-do list— cleaning your gutters, for instance.

Below are four tasks to add to your homeowner to-do list this month and you will be ready to enjoy the spring season ahead!

Clean your gutters
Debris has likely built up in your gutters over the past few months and if not tended to, it can cause a variety of problems both inside and outside of your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, North Pole, and beyond. Take a weekend to clean out the gutters and flush water through to ensure the spouts are in proper...