Press Releases
HUD and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation agree to increase accessible housing
October 22, 2008 Posted by HUD
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 22, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation (AHFC) today signed an agreement that will create more housing for persons with disabilities. As part of the Voluntary Compliance Agreement announced today, AHFC agreed to make five percent of its […]
HUD introduces new financing program to expand affordable housing in Indian and Alaska native regions
October 10, 2008 Posted by HUD
Office of Native American Housing offering free workshops to clarify process, answer questions
WASHINGTON, D.C. - October 10, 2008 - (RealEstateRama) — The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced a new program today that will allow Indian tribes and Alaska Native Regional Corporations to issue bonds and secure loans to finance affordable housing opportunities for […]
Alaska Home Buyers Remain Confident in the Housing Market
September 4, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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.
Alaskan Seafood Processor fined $38,000 for Polluting the Kenai River
August 28, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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.
Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development
August 11, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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 […]
Stevens Bolsters Fleet and Improves Housing for Coast Guard in Homeland Security Bill
June 26, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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 […]
Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development
June 19, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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.
Home Energy Rebate Program Kicks Off Today
May 30, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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.
AHFC Announces Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans, $300 Million for Weatherization and Energy Rebates, Second Loan Program
May 5, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
$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.
AHFC Awards $34.5 Million to Generate $62.7 Million of New and Upgraded Housing
April 15, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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 […]
AHFC Takes Housing Forums Statewide “Alaska’s Housing Market: Built to Last”
April 3, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
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 […]
Alaska USA FCU Deploys Metavante’s Loan Origination Technology to Streamline Mortgage Operation
March 20, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
MILWAUKEE, March 17, 2008 – Metavante (NYSE:MV), a leading provider of banking and payments technology, today announced that Alaska USA Federal Credit Union (FCU) is in production with Metavante’s Loan Origination System (LOS) point-of-sale solution for its mortgage operations. Alaska USA FCU, headquartered in Anchorage, is one of the top 10 credit unions in the […]
Safe Routes to School Program announces grant funding availability
February 28, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
(JUNEAU, Alaska) — Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) officials today announced the availability of more than $1 million in grants for Alaska communities under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program.
DOT & PF sponsors free children’s bridge building event
February 25, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
(JUNEAU, Alaska) — As part of the ongoing Engineer’s Week through Feb. 23, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT & PF) is sponsoring a free children’s bridge building event at the Mendenhall Mall Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
“The E-Week Build-a-Bridge Challenge is an opportunity for public outreach to area children […]
Senator Stevens Urges Alaskans to Prepare for New Border Crossing Procedures for Land and Sea
January 25, 2008 Posted by Alaska Real Estate
Alaska driver’s license holders must also carry proof of citizenship for border crossings after January 31
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff announced that on January 31, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will no longer accept oral declarations as proof of citizenship to gain entry into the United […]