The Walden Madden Real Estate Blog

Benefits of a Down Payment for Alaskan Homebuyers

When it comes to buying a home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, and the surrounding Alaskan communities, there are many options for mortgage loans. Alaska homebuyers can shop around for a mortgage loan and see what works best for them and their finances.

As your local Alaskan real estate experts, Madden Real Estate is here to offer you some general information on your down payment options. There are many programs out there now that allow to you put down as little as 3 or 5 percent on an Alaskan home. With VA loans for veterans, you don’t need any down payment.

These programs are wonderful for families who...

Mistakes That Will Keep You from Selling Your Alaskan Home

With buyer demand soaring and inventory still trending lower, the ball is in the seller's court in the local Alaskan real estate market.

But that doesn't mean you can simply place a "For Sale" sign in your yard and the offers will begin to pour in. There are several mistakes that can actually hold you back from selling your home in Fairbanks, Anchorage, Eagle River, Palmer, Wasilla, or North Pole and as your local experts, we've included them below!

If you plan to sell your Alaska home this summer, be sure to avoid the following:

1. Overpricing
In order to attract buyers and prompt them to write an offer, your home needs to be priced well from the beginning. Overpricing can cause buyers to pass over your property entirely, given their search parameters,...