There’s a time and place to learn from your mistakes, and the homebuilding process isn’t one of them. Until you’ve gone through the process, it can be intimidating and confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. “We want all of our buyers to be excited about their new home. Our staff truly cares, and enjoys building quality homes,” said Cody Hultquist, vice president and general manager of Hultquist Homes. “Our attention to detail begins at raw ground and ends with finishing touche

As COVID-19 brought most of Alaska to a near standstill, the state’s housing industry was not only in full-swing, mortgage lenders became busier than ever. Historically low interest rates are driving the housing market’s booming success. Alaskans are building, selling, upgrading, downsizing and refinancing at record rates. Alaska homebuilders continued to operate throughout the shutdown. The Anchorage Home Builders Association worked with the National Association of Home Buil

The coronavirus abruptly and severely altered Americans everyday lives. The experience will leave a lasting impact on culture including housing trends. HOME GYMS AND OFFICES At the height of the shutdown, a majority of Alaska families sheltered in their houses. The traditional home suddenly became a daycare, school and place of work. And for most people, their home wasn’t setup to handle the transition smoothly. Homeowners are now looking at home offices as a necessity. Altho

The construction industry is facing a labor shortage but even when unemployment numbers are high, finding qualified employees is tough. It’s up to businesses to build the workforce they want. Workforce development is an opportunity to create and cultivate a talented workforce. This type of career development should start long before job openings are posted, it should start in the classroom. The Anchorage School District is committed to helping students find their passion and