Despite National Decrease in Consumer Confidence

Anchorage, AK - September 4, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Recent studies indicate that Alaskans remain confident in the housing market, despite a national decrease in consumer confidence. more »

Kenai, AK – August 28, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Salamatof Seafoods Inc. (Salamatof), an Alaskan seafood processor plant located in Kenai, Alaska has agreed to pay a $38,000 penalty to settle alleged federal Clean Water Act violations. more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 11, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Senate today passed housing stimulus legislation (H.R. 3221) designed to provide tax breaks to certain underperforming companies and for purchasing foreclosed homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act includes a provision co-sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that extends tax incentives to encourage the production of renewable energy.  more »

Washington, D.C. - July 31, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — Alaskan Congressman Don Young spoke this morning at the Arctic Energy Summit organized by the Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation. Rep. Young, the Ranking Member on the House Committee on Natural Resources which has oversight on OCS and ANWR, spoke on the importance of utilizing the abundance of energy potential in our nation, from coal, oil, and natural gas to biomass, geothermal, and hydropower. more »

Legislation Also Protects Aviators and Provides for Rural Firefighters

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Appropriations Committee today approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2009 Homeland Security Appropriations bill, which includes a series of provisions secured for Alaska by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska). Senator Stevens, the most senior Republican on the Committee, worked with Senators from both parties to ensure Alaska received its fair share of federal funding and projects. more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate passed housing stimulus legislation (H.R. 3221) designed to provide tax breaks to certain underperforming companies and for purchasing foreclosed homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act includes a provision co-sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) that extends tax incentives to encourage the production of renewable energy.  more »

Anchorage, Friday, May 16, 2008 - Effective today, Alaska Housing Finance Corporation will reimburse homeowners for energy ratings done on their homes, up to $500 per home. Ratings are a prerequisite for Alaskans who wish to participate in the state’s revitalized home energy rebate program. more »

$300 Million for Weatherization and Energy Rebates, Second Loan Program

Anchorage, Friday, May 02, 2008 – Alaskans soon will have access to a well funded, multi-million dollar state weatherization program and to an equally well funded home energy rebate program, according to Dan Fauske, CEO/Executive Director of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation. more »

Anchorage, Thursday, April 03, 2008 – Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) on March 27 awarded $34.5 million in grants and federal tax credits to communities across the state, which will generate $62.7 million in new housing for Alaskans. The $34.5 million from AHFC will be combined with $28.2 million in loans, sponsor contributions and grants from other agencies and foundations to fund both new construction and renovation. more »

Anchorage, Friday, March 28, 2008 – National headlines about the housing market could make anyone nervous. But there are true differences between Alaska’s real estate and the Lower 48
markets. Alaska’s prices are stable, interest rates are low, and Alaska’s economy is strong, Get the facts at a free public meeting hosted by Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and local industry
professionals. more »