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A Tax Increase for Millions of Homeowners

by Vicki Portwood August 11, 2011 AHBA News

Policymakers looking to target the mortgage interest deduction in the name of tax reform should think twice before imposing a huge tax increase on millions of middle-class home owners that would sink the nascent housing and economic recovery. Cutting the tax benefits associated with owning a home would send shockwaves throughout the economy. Eliminating or [...]

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Tailage Party

by Vicki Portwood August 8, 2011 AHBA News

When is this happening? Wednesday, August 17th, 5:30-7:30 pm What are we having? Ribs, Burgers, Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda, Beer, and Wine. CHEERS! Where will it be? The AHBA parking lot 8301 Schoon St, Ste 200, 99518 Who’s taking care of it all? SENCO, Partusch Plumbing, Northern Sheetmetal, StrucSure Home Warranty, First American Title, Pioneer Door, [...]

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Remodel Right with a Certified Green Professional

by Andre Spinelli July 26, 2011 AHBA News

Making changes to your home can seem daunting, especially when you are interested in making it more energy efficient or “green.” Looking at all of the possibilities may create more questions than answers. Don’t fear; there is help out there for you! A professional remodeler or builder can help cut through the confusion and provide [...]

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Parade of Homes: Sept 10-12

by Vicki Portwood July 25, 2011 Parade of Homes

It is time to make your commitment to join the 47th Annual Anchorage Home Builders Association Parade of Homes! This year’s Parade will be held September 10, 11 & 12. Entry into the Parade includes a feature of your home on www.ahba.net, a listing in the Builders Millwork and Supply People’s Choice Award competition, television, [...]

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Alaska Builders with NAHB Professional Designations

by Vicki Portwood July 25, 2011 AHBA News

Did you know that Alaska is home to some of the best and brightest in the home building industry? You may not be aware, but there are builders across Alaska who actively hold NAHB’s professional designations. In particular, Alaska boasts a number of members who earned the popular Certified Green Professional (CGP) designation. The Anchorage Home Builders Association [...]

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2011 AHBA Golf Tournament

by Vicki Portwood July 15, 2011 AHBA News

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 O’Malley on the Green Golf Course $125 per player ($500 per team) Call the office at 522-3605 to sign up AHBA Golf Application AHBA Golf Sponsorship

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2011 Anchorage Home Builders Member Directory

by Vicki Portwood July 15, 2011 AHBA News

Our 2011 Member Directory is now available! You can view it online in a new, page-turning document and view the complete directory.

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Putting Housing Back to Work

by Andre Spinelli July 12, 2011 AHBA News

It’s hard not to notice the world of difference between the housing-led recoveries that consistently have pulled the economy out of recessions for decades and the economic recovery we are experiencing today. Anemic job creation, slow and vacillating economic growth, sagging consumer confidence — it’s painfully evident by now that something has gone wrong with [...]

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A Slow Death for the American Dream

by Andre Spinelli June 29, 2011 AHBA News

The American Dream of homeownership is very much alive in the minds of most Americans, according to a new poll commissioned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), but if things continue as they have been lately in Washington it may be headed for a slow death. The results from a survey of 2,000 likely [...]

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May is Remodeling Month

by Vicki Portwood May 6, 2011 AHBA News

Thanks to Grayling Construction for this article. May is National Home Builders Association’s REMODELING Month! It’s important this time of year to remember to hire a professional remodeler to achieve your ideal home renovations.Remodeling benefits help homeowners make smart financial, design, and re-sale value decisions to their homes. As a first-time remodeler, home improvement can [...]

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