How long dose it stay dark? We don't want to be in the city but close 25 30 minutes to a city. That is what we travel now. I couldn't do 8 months 😪

Corrine F Where I’m at, it stays dark (there’s about 4-5 hours of light) for a few months around January and then it rapidly gets lighter. Alaska is huge so the light situation in south central Alaska is different from the light in Fairbanks and farther north. Some people really exaggerate for dramatic purposes.

Corrine F It sounds like Eagle River/Chugiak would be a good option for y’all. How much land would be preferable for y’all?

What are gas prices like?

Class A truck driver's, how much do they make in the area? I am thinking of moving there permanently but am nervous of trying to do this on my own.

FF8 you sound like your fun at a party

FF8 i bet your fun at parties

how many filipinos

How can you legally move as a foreigner? I'm curious, I'm italian, i live in Italy, always wanted to move to US but there are no working visas for someone without any particular degree, Yet I keep hearing stories of ppl moving to us with a couple thousand dollars and a bag of clothes

@@europeangorilla1143 i hope u make it

Sounds like a very interesting and intriguing lifestyle

I wanna move to Alaska but I'd need a job already set up I guess. I wish I had friends up there who owned a business and could employ me. I'd move my whole family there

Can u help me get a job there 😅

Let's trade lives. Thanks.

I lived in Vegas. So this sounds like heaven

Glad yall enjoyed it! I still catch myself really having to take a minute to take it all in.

No state income tax, no local or state sales tax, in some areas (Delta Junction, Nenana) no property taxes. A permanent fund dividend check for every member of the family. By hunting/fishing/gardening low food costs.

haha! That's so true. Thanks for subscribing!

Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe for more real estate updates.

Thank you!

Thank you for watching! Don't forget to subscribe to my channel to stay up to date with Alaskan living and real estate!

My pleasure! Thank you for watching.

Fiona Harrold Thank you!

Lots of rentals up here are pretty flexible about pets. Anchorage, in general, is a pretty dog friendly town. You'll find a lot more single homes than apartments etc that are OK with dogs.

I would go anywhere except Anchorage or Juneau. After 2 winters and 2 summers in Fairbanks I decided I like sunshine. It was a fantastic experience even at 45 below. Smoked salmon, moose and caribou all taste great. You should defiantly do it. If you go, make yourself some fur mittens. No joke they are worth there weight in gold. Buy your land first and get a good toyo heater.

Anytime!

Thank you! Let me know what topics you'd like to see covered and I'd be happy to accommodate if possible :)

At least your daughter gave it a go!

Winter (snow on the ground) is typically late October to mid April.

Yes

Thank you! I can't imagine you'll have problems. There are a lot of jobs right now.

Is fairbanks nice? I've been trying to convince my husband to transfer there (he's a federal employee) so it would be to wainwright. What outskirts are good to look into? If I may be so blunt were not taking a jab so we may get fired. We've been looking at states in which will support our individual freedoms and if so he would have to go to a city job. When he called the lady in fairbanks she said they have a 100% compliance rate which doesn't leave us much confidence standing alone in that fight. He called anchorage as well and the HR dept for the city told him basically to not move there or Alaska in general bc of crime, politics and that the winters are terrible she's been there for 20 years and said she and her husband are looking to move. If you have any thoughts on that.. Also how were you able to pay off your home/land? Were into homesteading but I fear winters might be too harsh to have say a dairy cow in those parts. Sorry I probably over spoke. Just trying to seek encouragement-we already moved from Washington state to Tennessee and I'm having a challenging time not being somewhere I find "beautiful" I miss WA State but not the politics.

Thank you for watching!

I'm trying to bulk up too ...

Awesome! Look me up when you're here.

@@alaska_realtor I plan on it. Can't wait!

At least get up here for visits! :)

There are going to be plenty of good options in the MatSu Valley. Let me know when yall have questions!

Because there are few roads, for the best hunting and fishing charter a bush flight or buy a boat.

That's awesome man! Have yall visited up here before?

@@alaska_realtor i havent.. she has

I know our healthcare is going to be more expensive than other places, but if there are any major medical issues (think brain surgery) you can always fly to Seattle within a few hours. It's been my experience that you would never have to leave the state though. Does that answer your question?

Mohamad Hesham My pleasure!

That's exciting! Do you have any questions?

Rigora Mortis That is typically my recommendation to start with something in Anchorage or the MatSu valley and then after you’re comfortable with the winters, decide if you’re ready to take a plunge into the interior like Fairbanks or something on the Kenai Peninsula. Fairbanks is bigger than most towns, but their climate is also MUCH more extreme than south central Alaska’s. I’ve seen people jump into the interior right off the bat and they didn’t really like it because the extreme climate wasn’t something they eased into. Does that make sense?

Not Cheap, but there's places close by

Eagle river is not off grid lol

You know, I actually drive a Honda Civic hybrid in the winter, and I do just fine in Anchorage. There might be some roads you have to be more aware of, but you don't necessarily NEED a huge vehicle.

Ha no way, I live in Oklahoma city, an was thinking about living in Anchorage....

pinktoolgirl thank you! Those are all houses combined, but it would usually be significantly less for a house that needs renovations. Obviously, though, location, location, location :)

Man, after Fairbanks Wasilla is going to feel really easy lol when are you retiring?

@@alaska_realtor in 3 years at most.

Corrine F Alaska is going to be pretty close to NY on the expenses. Check out the calculator at smartasset.com/mortgage/cost-of-living-calculator. It’s the most reflective of reality from what I’ve found.

shhhhh..... Dont AOC and them that....

@@alaska_realtor if you are going to pay insane prices to live somewhere in this country..... At least Alaska is much prettier than New York.

YES it is possible. There's a real labor shortage up here with so many people deciding they don't want to work. Seriously, if you want to work and you're in retail, you have a lot of opportunities up here.

I been thinking the same but just hesitant

The best!

I would also say that is the case lol

From my experience, it's because it's a transitory state and so at any time you'll always have a large portion of the drivers who have never driven on ice before on the road. So, that really makes a difference 🙂

It is because of the difficulty of winter driving, black ice, and the fact that outside of the cities, the highways you will need to travel on (there aren't a lot of side roads) are only one lane each direction, very curvy, and have no street lights. So your only light is your headlights or the glare from oncoming cars. And it's common to go around a bend only to find a moose crossing or standing in front of you - with no way to stop or miss it.

We also have a permanent registration for vehicles older than 8 years old.

You don’t drive snow machines and ATVs on city streets. You need a vehicle. Be aware that Fairbanks is colder and doesn’t have natural gas for heat. Oil heat is typical. Supplementing with wood is harder as there are EPA air quality restrictions on wood heat in Fairbanks. So your heat bill is higher there than other places in AK.

Hi Hilda! Great question. The most affordable area to live in is going to be the MatSu Valley, while working in Anchorage. What about AK appeals to you?

I come from CT!

For sure! AK is getting closer and closer to average and is much more affordable than most people give it credit.

Hunting can be pretty expensive, depending on where you go, and what you're hunting etc. Fishing is much more accessible.

Subsistence is for villages that are typically off the road system or villages outside of the Fairbanks/North Pole/Salcha area. For example, I have a friend in Nenana who spring hunts ducks/geese/cranes in Nenana and another others subsistence hunts because they live in Tok and Gakona. For quality sport hunting, it is typically a 7-14 day expedition involving either flying in or using a personal boat or ATV.

Dude, if you have those skills you will not have trouble finding work here. It's a developing state.

That would be an awesome childhood! I have great memories of living up here when I was growing up. What district are you looking at and what's your subject/grade? I taught myself for a while 🤓

I think there are a few reasons. Number 1, if there's a basement there's not going to be a lot of light and Alaskans love the sunlight, so why have a lot of space where you don't have it? Secondly, that space might a little more challenging to heat. Because the ground is cooler, it can be tough keeping it warm year-round. That's just been my observations. Where are yall looking for a home?

@@alaska_realtor or maybe the cost of constructing a home in Alaska is significantly higher than the lower 48? Building a slab on grade is faster and cheaper. Has nothing to do with sunlight at all. And I worked in the new construction industry for several years. There are plenty of homes in the Eagle River suburb and Wasilla / Palmer area that have walk out basements.

That really depends at what stage of the process you are at and how long you plan on living up here. Have you visited before? Work really depends on your industry right now. If you're in hospitality, it can be tough just because our tourism is taking a hit this year from covid. What jobs would you be searching for? I'd be happy to talk it over in a lot more detail. 907-229-1792. Give me a call and let's chat a bit!

Craigslist

@@alaska_realtor your spot on. Oh. Alert seasonal employment people, have a 2nd back up. My ex husband, auto body, didn't know. Crashes/shops, fall, mostly winter, than slush months. After that. Better have nuts saved or "that in between gig". He didn't. I was Fred Meyer's in Palmer. We lasted 08 to 10. Your correct. You must be local there. ☺

Hey man! Getting a job lined up first would be my recommendation. It doesn't have to be the dream job; just get something in the books. Also, have 3-6 months of living expenses saved for when you get here (after paying for moving expenses). That will give you a lot of peace of mind and make the transition a lot more stress-free.

Better have a job there first. Pray a place to land. Unless you have a cushion already saved to lock a place, than find that job.

There aren't a whole lot of jobs like that in AK. But there are some canning jobs available during the summer.

Technically you could, but it wouldn't be as fun because the state is huge and a lot of the fun things to do will require a vehicle. I'm assuming you're looking at Anchorage?

As a State Trooper? You would make a pretty good living. The challenge with that job is that you would spend a lot of time in more remote areas because AK is a big state. If that's your cup of tea, then it's great but for others it can be a little rough.

Got it, is the $6000 before or after you've moved up here? Do yall already have jobs lined up?

hi That should be possible, but obviously it depends on the apartment and the job. I managed to be very comfortable as a server with a roommate. Have you checked out the local apartments?

Numbers like that are going to be so general they're virtually useless. :) I do know that the utilities in AK are going to be about the same annually as other states because in the summer we don't use the heat AND Alaska homes don't have AC. Also, hardly anyone turns on lights because the sun is out so much. As for cable TV, I'm not sure about that. GCI is going to be the only provider in town, so I would give them a call. Does that answer your question?

Jay C of course. The biggest show in town is Weidner. My brother works there and could give a lot more insight. If you’d like, I can see if he would be willing to answer your questions? The rental market is pretty strong in Anchorage.

@@alaska_realtor That sounds great, thank you!

@@HooLeeYo Perfect! Text me at 907-229-1792 or message me on my Facebook Page (Jamin Goecker - Realtor) and I'll connect yall. facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate/

@@alaska_realtor Will do, I will text you shortly! Mahalo! Right now, I am simply doing alot of googling for info. So far, Anchorage is exactly what I'm looking for!

Fairbanks or Juneau are the only other “major” cities and both have a similar population of 35k but those are out there

Without knowing your income, I couldn't really say one way or the other

I believe I could too as long as the rent is reasonable

ISO 1 or 2 bedroom(for guest/family) fully furnished. 700-800 a month with hopefully some utility included.

Ketchikan has apartment for rent, i have seen them on realtor sites. Even on Creek st(my fav place).I don't want to be completely excluded from people, I'm easy going and love ppl. Ketchikan is my 1 dream to live.

I drive a Honda Accord hybrid with no winter tires and I get around fine. It all depends on where you're going to be driving though. If I lived where there are a lot of steep hills, yes I would get a 4 wheel drive.

@@alaska_realtor it'd be Anchorage that I'd likely move to and the roads don't seem to bad in the pictures I google but that's about all I can do. Thank you 😊

@@sierraward4791 Absolutely, you should be fine! Now when it starts melting, you have to pick your battles carefully with hills but that's a thing you'll learn as you get more comfortable

@@sierraward4791 I'm going to be posting some videos in 360 driving through Anchorage in the next few months, so that will give you a good feeling for the road conditions.

@@alaska_realtor that would be awesome definitely, thabk you for your advice and help. It's less scary to move to another state when you kind of have an idea of what to expect

You know, I can't say for sure. I may bring my transaction coordinator on to talk about it, as she is originally from Germany and went through that process.

Come on over, and contact me when you do!🏠 don't forget to subscribe for more Alaskan market updates😊

Anchorage is pretty hectic. I have a wife and 2 kids, and we got by pretty well up until COVID hit. Right now I'd say the best places to raise a family would be either the Palmer/Wasilla area (cheaper with plenty of jobs) or the Kenai peninsula, which is also cheaper and much safer than Anchorage. Craigslist or realtor.com will give you a solid indication of the cost of housing uo here.

Mark is certainly on the right track. I would add that it's important to really define why AK is appealing to you and your family and let that guide you. Finding a job is important, and then figuring out your basic budget, etc. Here's a video I made about this exact topic. ukposts.info/have/v-deo/fpJ0nXiQoqyHmpc.html

You know, I can't answer specifically about Sitka but check out the data in the description section and that will give you some guidance. Also, check out a podcast episode on "Alaska Journey" in which I talk with a skipper about the commercial fishing industry. You will probably glean some good info from that!

Yikes! That's pretty steep.

That's awesome man! Every contractor I've talked to is slammed right now. Keep in mind, that might not apply to EVERYONE, but that has been my anecdotal experience. Do you want me to put you in contact with a local electrician who might be able to give more information?

I'm on the trades here good electricians are gold

If either of you could point me towards an electrician in the Fairbanks area. I’m looking to move in mid January and I’m trying to get work set up before I get there. I’d be a valuable asset to any company especially industrial/commercial work but also in residential. My plan is to get my license when I get there I currently have the hours to get a masters license jest haven’t been able to take the test due to time

@@alaska_realtor yes if you could point me towards a company in the Fairbanks area I am looking to move in mid January and am trying to get with set up

@@jamesclendenen9000 you know of anyone needing good help in the Fairbanks area?

At your current income where you live now, not likely. But at the income you would be making up here, I believe it's very likely that you can. It all comes down to your lifestyle though.

@@alaska_realtor I'm not sure how we would find out with the income up there. We just like fishing, hunting and being outdoors. Not material family, just want a small house 1500sq ft or less.

You know, I don't know specifically about that. Do you have a specific breed you work with?

Slim to none. You kidding. Dog trainer? Dogs work there. Maybe a grandma with a poodle, in anchorage???... Every where else. Nope!

@@alaska_realtor mainly yakutian laikas for service, show, sport, and sled work

@@LA-se3qq ive seen service dog teams in alaska, but ive also seen sled dogs more. Either way i want to train dogs and can adjust my training to people needs as my current dog is a service dog in training as well as a sport and sled/bikjor dog in training

Yeah man! Do you have anything specifically you want to know?

Do you know any travel nurses that have come there for work? If so did they have any insite on the best place to stay. Being that assignments are usually only 12 weeks at a time, I wouldn’t want to rent a house or apartment.

David Thomas Let me ask some of my friends who are nurses what they think. I don’t want to steer you wrong.

@@davidthomas8531 I know a nurse with a lot of great connections in that area who is more than willing to assist. Message me on my Facebook page (facebook.com/GoJaminRealEstate/) and I'll get you two in contact. It's a lot more secure than sharing contact info on a UKposts comment thread :)

I'm sorry to hear that Susan. Would you be willing to chat about Seward sometime? I've heard so many conflicting stories about it and I want to make sure my perspective of the issues in each town are accurate.

It is kind of hard to get around Anchorage without a car, however it is not uncommon for folks to bike everywhere-- yes, even in the winter months!