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The Journey for Home Ownership

May 18, 2025 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

In 1935, the U.S. was mostly a nation of renters. Only one in ten households owned their home and the down payment for a home was 50%. That’s when the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) initiated a mortgage program to encourage home ownership by lowering the down payment Continue Reading

Anchorage’s Housing Market in a Capsule?

April 16, 2025 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

On April 7, 2025 there were only 133 single family homes for sale in Anchorage. Twenty-three of the homes had an asking price over $1,000,000 and 52 were below the average sold first quarter value of $512,970. Approximately 4.5 homes sold per day which was only a modest Continue Reading

Helpful Hints on How to Buy a Home that Doesn’t Exist

March 13, 2025 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

Published by Anchorage Daily News By Connie Yoshimura Today, there are only 137 residential properties for sale in Anchorage. Buyers are forced to compete with multiple offers and frequently end up paying more than the listed and market value. With the spring thaw just Continue Reading

Why You Should Buy a Condo —Now

October 2, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

Published Anchorage Daily News on 10.02.2024 By Connie Yoshimura In today’s market, condo sales can range from $1,125,000 for a luxury inlet view newer built single-floor condo with elevator to $189,000 or $80,000 lower depending on the style for a REKA Drive condo Continue Reading

The Million Dollar Phenomenon

September 18, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

  Published in Anchorage Daily News 9.18.24   By Connie Yoshimura The “Million Dollar Phenomenon” has been a stealth growth in the Anchorage residential marketplace for the past 12 months with a reported 95 MLS closed sales above $1 million. Currently, Continue Reading

Still Looking for the ‘Missing Middle’?

September 11, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

    Published in Anchorage Daily News By Connie Yoshimura Then, this Saturday and Sunday take a scenic fall drive north, turn off the Glenn and meander down the old Glenn road into Palmer from the back end past the airport and golf course. Stop for a Continue Reading

Why Building 1,000 New Housing Units Will Take time and Collaboration

June 26, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

By Connie Yoshimura Anchorage has a long road ahead of them to reach an annual  goal of 1,000 new housing units in  the coming years.  Over the last seven years, Anchorage has averaged only 376 permits, including single family, duplex or multi-family.  Continue Reading

Future of Anchorage Housing Hangs on Urgent Need for Affordability Solutions

June 16, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

  By Connie Yoshimura Anchorage housing continues its first-class trajectory resulting in more and more buyers shut out of the market.  According to MLS statistics, the first five months of 2024 showed an 11.95% increase in closed volume but only a 4.01% Continue Reading

What Home Buyers Really Want

April 25, 2024 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

  Published in the Anchorage Daily News on 4.25.2024   By Connie Yoshimura The National Association of Home Builders has published a 2024 study on what buyers are looking for in their homes and communities including what amenities are trending and the Continue Reading

The Search for the Missing Middle

April 19, 2023 by Connie Yoshimura Leave a Comment

Of the 20 homes entered in the Anchorage Spring Preview of Homes 8 averaged over $1 million. Hundreds of visitors flocked to see the latest in their WOW factors from the panoramic vistas on Potter Valley Road to the hidden gems nestled in upper hillside cul-de sacs. But Continue Reading

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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.
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