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Helping Homebuyers Put Down Roots - Posted December 4, 2024
For Skyleen “Sky” Bottani, serving Southeast Alaska as a mortgage loan originator at First Bank in Sitka has allowed her to combine her interest in real estate with her passion for helping her community.
New Home Construction Buyers May Earn $10,000 Rebate - Posted December 2, 2024
New housing construction will be boosted with a $10,000 rebate paid to eligible owner-occupied homebuyers in the new year. Funding comes from a $7 million state appropriation to Alaska Housing Finance Corporation and is intended to make more new housing available to more Alaskans and relieve pressure on markets due to a lack of inventory.
Finding a Career Fit with Alaska Housing - Posted November 27, 2024
When a family friend told Geneva there was a job opening in AHFC’s Public Housing Department in Juneau, it seemed like a great fit. The family friend was right. Geneva applied that morning, interviewed three hours later and soon after began a new role with Alaska Housing. Today, Geneva is an Asset Technician, serving as a property manager for two public housing locations: Cedar Park and perhaps fittingly, Geneva Woods.
The Property Sisters - Posted November 20, 2024
Twins and property managers Morgan and Mallory Musgrove share many of the same passions, including a passion for helping Alaskans transform their lives through housing.
Get Your Home Winter Ready - Posted November 13, 2024
From AHFC’s department of Research and Rural Development, here are a few simple steps you can take to save money and increase the comfort and safety of your home this winter.
Increased Freedom and Housing Security Through VASH - Posted November 6, 2024
For Richard, a referral to AHFC's Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program through the VA office meant safety, increased freedom and the ability to create his own comfortable home. 
Finding Solutions to Unique Challenges - Posted October 30, 2024
A Mortgage Loan Originator with Residential Mortgage in Soldotna, Aaron Swanson has partnered with Alaska Housing Finance Corporation for decades to identify solutions for homebuyers.
Alaska Economic Trends: 2024 Rental Survey - Posted October 23, 2024
In September 2024, Alaska Economic Trends Magazine published an overview of Alaska rental trends.
Finding Solutions to Support the Team - Posted October 16, 2024
When Sitka's fiber-optic link was disrupted, Property and Program Manager Kathryn turned to her colleagues around the state to find a solution.
Building a Stronger Safety Net - Posted October 9, 2024
In August, Providence Alaska hosted a ribbon cutting for Q’et’en Qenq’a, a newly developed senior housing facility co-sponsored by Cook Inlet Housing Authority.
Disaster Assistance Available for Juneau and Ketchikan Residents - Posted October 2, 2024
Across Alaska’s Southeast communities, many families have been impacted by recent tragedies. For Juneau and Ketchikan residents impacted by flooding and the Ketchikan landslide, assistance is available through the State of Alaska.
Happiness Is A New Playground In Kodiak - Posted September 20, 2024
Completed in summer 2023 as part of several ongoing upgrades at Alaska Housing Finance Corporation’s 40 unit affordable housing facility, a new play area is something the entire community now enjoys.
Celebrating Borealis Park: 40 New Affordable Housing Units in Fairbanks - Posted September 9, 2024
On September 4, 2024, the Alaska Corporation for Affordable Housing celebrated the completion of Borealis Park in Fairbanks with an open house and ribbon cutting. A subsidiary of AHFC, ACAH has now built 58 units of affordable housing benefitting Fairbanks residents.
‘I Think Alaska Housing Chose Me’ - Posted September 9, 2024
With a background in the medical field, on paper Jane's transition to working in housing may have seemed unusual. But her experience as a medical assistant and her current role as a Housing Program Specialist are built on the same foundation – assisting others.
Finding Hope and Home at Glacier View - Posted September 9, 2024
In the face of several challenges, Tonya found a new home – and a path forward.
Affordable Housing: Hundreds Of Homes Are the Right Thing For Alaska - Posted September 3, 2024
In 2011, the state of Alaska passed legislation allowing AHFC to establish a subsidiary to further the mission of providing Alaskans access to safe, quality, affordable housing through the acquisition, development, management, or operation of affordable housing. Since then, ACAH has helped develop more than 200 units of affordable housing throughout the state.
Mitos Sobre La Compra De Vivienda: El Pago Inicial Del 20%​ - Posted August 28, 2024
Cuando se trata de comprar una casa, hay muchos mitos por ahí. Uno de las más comunes es que necesita hacer un pago inicial del 20%.
Building Housing and Community - Posted August 21, 2024
On Aug. 15, Cook Inlet Housing Authority hosted a grand opening ceremony celebrating the second phase of Ch'bala Corners, an affordable housing property and the result of more than a decade of work and collaboration.
AHFC: Improving Rural Professional Housing For More Than 20 Years - Posted August 12, 2024
A lot of things can happen throughout the span of 20 years. In the case of Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the agency’s investment in safe, quality, affordable housing serving educators, public safety officers, and healthcare professionals in rural Alaska has had big impacts on communities statewide.
A Rewarding Career - Posted August 7, 2024
When Kyle applied for a position at AHFC, he had already worked in property management and was familiar with the industry. He wanted the next stage of his career to make a difference for his community and found that opportunity at Alaska Housing.