A few weeks ago, I wrote about rising mortgage interest rates. At that time the 30 year fixed conventional rate had risen to 4.3% and I predicted that interest rates would go to 5% by the end of the year. Well, this week that same 30 year fixed rate went down to 4% which has Continue Reading
Archives for April 2017
First Quarter Building Report Highlights Commercial Activity
The Municipality of Anchorage has reported that the total value for all categories of building permits in the first quarter of 2017 has increased by $15.26 million when compared to the first quarter of 2016. This increase is directly related to commercial permits rather than Continue Reading
Anchorage’s Housing Shortage Continues into 2017
Today is the final day of the Spring Preview of Homes. Twenty-seven brand new homes in various stages of construction are open from one to five pm. I encourage all of you, whether you are a buyer looking for a new home, a real estate professional, a homeowner looking for Continue Reading
Why Price Per Square Foot Is Not the Answer
Next weekend on April 8 and 9th is the Spring Preview of Homes with 27 entries from Anchorage home builders. Unlike the fall Parade of Homes, entries may be in various stages of construction providing visitors an inside look at the framing, electrical, drywall and trim Continue Reading
Connie Yoshimura is the Owner and Broker of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Alaska Realty. With over 40 years of residential real estate experience, she continues to be a leader in Alaska’s housing market. Most recently, she sold the highest-priced home ever recorded in the Alaska MLS.