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

Cabin fever took on a whole new meaning for Alaskans this year. As the coronavirus pandemic swept the world, we were forced into our homes. In recent weeks most of us have spent more time at home than ever before. In between toddler wrangling, homeschooling and Zoom meetings, many Alaskans managed to find time to tackle house projects. But for others, the walls began to close in and they realized it might be time for a change. There are incredible opportunities in the housing

“Good food and a warm kitchen are what makes a house a home,” Celebrity Chef Rachel Ray. The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where memories are made and traditions are passed down among family members. “We love bringing families together with food,” said Kyle Mirka, owner of Allen & Petersen Cooking & Appliance. “Cooking dinner as a family is rewarding for everyone. We’re blessed to be able to assist, even if it’s in a small way.” Allen & Petersen has been Alaska- owne