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Understanding Assumable Mortgages - Posted August 12, 2026
AHFC's mortgage department provides an overview of assumptions, including questions to ask when determining if an assumable loan is the right choice for you.
Get to Know Your Homebuying Team: Part Three - Posted August 5, 2026
Get to know a few members of the homebuying team: Underwriters, Investors, and Guarantee Agencies
A Place to Sleep, a Chance to Be a Kid Again - Posted July 15, 2026
Through AHFC's Housing Stabilization & Recovery, thousands of Alaskans found a bridge from crisis to stability. Among them are children whose lives have been reshaped by the restoration of safety, routine and hope.
Understanding Home Energy Ratings - Posted July 8, 2026
What is an energy rating, who sets the standard and how and when should you get an energy rating for your own home? Find out!
Get to Know Your Homebuying Team: Part Two - Posted June 24, 2026
Like many big goals, purchasing a home requires teamwork. Get to know a few of the key players: Appraisers, Contractors, Energy Raters.
What Aging in Place Really Means in Alaska - Posted June 23, 2026
Aging in place in Alaska requires far more than determination. It takes planning, support, adaptability and access to the right resources long before a crisis happens.
Planning For Senior Care Is an Act of Love - Posted June 17, 2026
Aging is inevitable. Crisis doesn’t have to be. Families who begin planning today are giving themselves and their loved ones the gift of time, clarity and compassion tomorrow.
Finding the Place She Was Meant to Be - Posted June 15, 2026
Marilyn says she wasn’t sure she would like living alone when she applied at Chugach Manor. But when she walked into her apartment for the first time she said she was struck by a feeling that she had found her home.
The Conversation You Can’t Afford to Delay: Planning for the Care, Costs and Changing Needs of Aging Family Members - Posted June 10, 2026
Proactive conversations and thoughtful preparation can help older Alaskans maintain dignity, independence and quality of life.
Finding Her Home, Serving Her Community - Posted June 3, 2026
Dawn says that owning a home has been a significant accomplishment in her life and she is passionate about sharing resources to help others achieve their goals, including resources from AHFC.
Now Available Online: HomeChoice™ – Steps to Homeownership - Posted May 27, 2026
AHFC's no-cost homebuyer education class is newly launched and available fully online!
A Vibrant Decade of Life at Chugach Manor - Posted May 19, 2026
Moving into an apartment at Chugach Manor helped Edward to find a sense of security, without having to worry about how he would pay his rent.
Building Community and Peace at Chugach Manor - Posted May 8, 2026
Patricia is a familiar face in the halls and common rooms at Chugach Manor, participating in many of the community events and gatherings.
Older Alaskans Housing Needs Survey - Posted May 1, 2026
Calling all Alaskans age 55 and older: Experience matters, share yours.
Finding Local Solutions to Professional Housing Needs in Toksook Bay - Posted April 29, 2026
A newly constructed home funded in part by Rural Professional Housing funds will be one of the first log cabins in Toksook Bay.
A Fresh Start and New Beginning - Posted April 22, 2026
Keyda was one among many recipients to receive rental assistance during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. Today, she helps connect fellow Alaskans to housing resources at Alaska Interior Center for Nonviolent Living.
A Team You Can Count On - Posted April 15, 2026
At AHFC headquarters, an experienced, reliable accounting team works quietly behind the scenes to make sure that bills are paid, the corporation’s work gets done and every transaction is accounted for.
AHFC Tenants: Advance Your Career Goals with an Education Scholarship - Posted April 13, 2026
Scholarship awardees can receive assistance up to $2,500 to help them achieve a variety of career goals — from technical training to college tuition.
Building Energy-Efficient Homes Across Alaska: An Investment in Our Future - Posted April 10, 2026
The New Home Construction Rebate is a targeted investment designed to increase housing inventory while ensuring that new homes meet modern efficiency standards, benefitting Alaska families for decades.
AHFC Lands to Housing Catalyst Offers Land & Development Flexibility for Builders - Posted April 9, 2026
Alaska Housing Finance Corporation is offering 11 plots of land in the Mat-Su and Fairbanks at no cost to Alaska homebuilders, contractors and property developers to facilitate the creation of new housing. Housing developers are invited to submit their interest by April 24, 2026.