Barbara Ramsey

I believe we need to solve the homelessness problem. However, these ordinances and the multiple locations are not the solution.

Anchorage real estate: Whether you’re buying, refinancing or extracting equity, take advantage of this short-term opportunity if you can.

Real estate: Better curb appeal can really pay off. It all depends on shifting a little bit of your interior focus outside.

Real estate: Smart devices can help save energy, improve security and even limit your kids’ TV time. You just have to decide if you’re going to take baby steps or jump right in.

Homeownership between partners is treated differently than with married couples. Understanding these differences is important to protect the biggest financial asset many homeowners will have in their lifetime.

If you are planning to sell, get your home on the market sooner than later. And if you’re planning to buy, here’s what to watch for.

Buyers sometimes get emotionally involved when they first see a home. They forget to take a moment to be realistic.

If your goal is to lower your monthly mortgage payment and keep your current interest rate, recasting may work for you by avoiding the hassle (and cost) of re-qualifying for a new loan.

Extra steps and questions you may have experienced as a homebuyer or seller are not an invasion of privacy, but for your protection.

For most retirees, the question of where to go focused on family and friends - and affordability on a fixed income was a must.

Some of the new regulations affect the actual septic tank, which is a focal part of any septic system.

Disasters remind us to not become complacent and show us where we need to improve.

Take advantage of the current lack of snow and cold to tackle these chores so you are ready to play when winter comes.

With the amount of money needed to sell, buy or rent property, criminals can have a lucrative payday if they successfully scam the public. Here are the warning signs.

Barb and Claire Ramsey: One rightsizing idea is to focus on the largest growing segment of our population – seniors.