Key To Alaska

04/21/2023

Ice FALLING off Residential Homes in Anchorage.

Today a very large piece of ice, along with the gutters, fell off the roof of a house.

This was a large, well built house, with no history of this type of issues. The house has a

-steep pitch-
asphalt shingle roof.

The Ice could have killed someone. It took out part of the deck railing and caused other damage as well. Part landed on a cantilevered part of the house and you can see inside where the ice hit as it caused cracks in the sheetrock (similar to the earthquake damage cracks we saw in 2018). The ice that came down was the entire length of the house. If your house has ice damming (and probably a steep pitch as well), which most houses have had this year, please consider calling a roofer or general contractor or blocking off a large section around the ice blocks to prevent injury. If the ice lands near a basement or ground floor window, could it go into the house and shatter the window?

What a year we have had!

04/18/2023

A rental property could be a profitable investment. Use these four tips to get the most from your venture.

The rental market is booming. If you're thinking about renting your house, give yourself the best chance of success with these expert tips.

04/15/2023

It's important to evaluate your homeowners insurance against your financial situation at least once a year.

Paying for unnecessary home insurance costs doesn't make sense. Here's how property owners can tell if they have too much coverage.

04/14/2023

The mission of AHBA is to promote safe, affordable housing and to represent the home building and re

04/12/2023

You may know to contact your insurer if you build a pool or renovate your home, but there are other situations in which you should update your policy, too.

When is it necessary?

04/09/2023

Here are some ways to add sophistication to a room -- even if you don't have a big budget.

We asked interior designers how they make a room look expensive, even if it’s not. Here are their six best tips.

04/07/2023

When choosing paint colors for both your front and garage doors, it's essential to look at the home's exterior as a whole.

Plus, when to take a more complementary approach with your exterior color scheme.

04/04/2023

Are you planning to relocate for your retirement? If you're unsure whether your primary home should be sold or rented out, don't overlook these financial considerations.

This decision isn’t easy, thanks to investment, tax and other considerations. Let’s explore the implications of each.

04/01/2023

A "good" credit score is often defined as one above 700. If you're not there yet, don't worry: Here are some tips for improving your score.

Is bad credit holding you back? This article explains what constitutes a good credit score and how to raise your score if it’s low.

03/29/2023

Your credit score is important, especially if you're buying or refinancing a home. Find out what can make it rise (or fall).

It's usually made up of five factors.