Across Alaska, it’s a challenge to find affordable housing. Homebuilding and vacancy rates are down, while rent, mortgage rates and home prices are up.
Housing
Alaska rents are up 7%, the biggest increase in more than a decade
Vacancy rates went up slightly over the year but are still historically low.
In second vote, church congregation again declines to host Juneau’s emergency shelter
Right now, the city says it does not have a viable alternative for the cold weather shelter. Its last-ditch option is a decommissioned city bus.
After surprise eviction notice, residents of a Soldotna trailer park are wondering what’s next
With so few lots available for mobile homes, one resident expects that many of his neighbors will end up living in their cars.
Alaska Legislature’s new apartment building is on budget, on schedule
Lawmakers haven’t determined whether the apartments will be available to the public when the Legislature is not in session.
After high demand last winter, pastor says church needs more funding to run Juneau’s warming shelter
As city leaders continue to negotiate with the church, they’re considering an alternative: a Capital Transit bus.