Alaska RealEstateRama

HUD and Alaska Housing Finance Corporation agree to increase accessible housing

HUD — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 16:48:58 +0000

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 housing stock fully accessible. (more…)

HUD introduces new financing program to expand affordable housing in Indian and Alaska native regions

HUD — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 15:48:33 +0000

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 Native Americans. (more…)

Alaska Home Buyers Remain Confident in the Housing Market

Alaska Real Estate — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:09:04 +0000

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…)

Alaskan Seafood Processor fined $38,000 for Polluting the Kenai River

Alaska Real Estate — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:56:34 +0000

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…)

Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development

Alaska Real Estate — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 19:16:56 +0000

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…)

REP. Young Addresses Energy Summit Looks to Alaska’s Energy Future

Alaska Real Estate — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 19:14:53 +0000

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…)

Stevens Bolsters Fleet and Improves Housing for Coast Guard in Homeland Security Bill

Alaska Real Estate — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:39 +0000

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…)

Stevens Votes in Support of Housing Relief Package with Amendment Promoting Renewable Energy Development

Alaska Real Estate — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:34:23 +0000

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…)

Home Energy Rebate Program Kicks Off Today

Alaska Real Estate — Fri, 30 May 2008 21:10:24 +0000

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…)

AHFC Announces Energy Cost Relief for Alaskans, $300 Million for Weatherization and Energy Rebates, Second Loan Program

Alaska Real Estate — Mon, 05 May 2008 19:39:18 +0000

$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…)