The Anchorage Home Builders Association hosted its annual Housing Summit “Building a Brighter Future,” on Oct. 8, 2025. Local, state and national leaders gathered to spotlight the complex challenges facing Alaska’s homebuilding industry, as well as deliver important insight on what to expect in the coming months. 

Navigating the mortgage application process can feel like a maze. At Global Credit Union Home Loans, we’re here to guide you through the twists and turns. We break down the process into manageable steps to ensure homebuyers secure the financing needed to purchase their dream home. 

Affordable housing is not just a buzzword, it’s a growing challenge that affects nearly every area of the country. Here in Alaska, the issue is especially urgent. From Anchorage to Fairbanks to the Kenai Peninsula, hardworking Alaskans are finding it more difficult than ever to purchase a home that fits their needs and budget.

Until recently, tariff wasn’t part of the everyday vocabulary of Americans. Unfortunately, it’s now a key part of the conversation that’s creating big headaches for homeowners and the homebuilding industry.