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How‑to posts on acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, financing, valuation concepts, and deal structuring.


Expanding Industrial Operations to Anchorage? Don't Write Off Wasilla.
Frequently, Alaska industrial site searches start and end in Anchorage. That's understandable — and for some operations, it's the right call. But if you're evaluating industrial space for a Southcentral Alaska expansion, stopping at Anchorage may cost you more than you realize. Anchorage is Alaska's largest city, the state's primary logistics hub, and home to major transportation infrastructure. For companies that depend on immediate airport or port proximity, it may still be
Jenny Willardson, CCIM
13 hours ago4 min read


The Most Expensive Number in Commercial Real Estate Is the Outdated One
In commercial real estate, the most expensive number is rarely the highest one. It's the outdated one. Published rent comparables, closed-sale prices, vacancy figures, and cap rates almost always lag the real market by three to twelve months — and in smaller markets like Alaska, the gap is wider. Decisions made on those numbers are decisions made on a market that no longer exists. For property owners pricing a sale or a lease, and for tenants and investors evaluating the Alas
Jenny Willardson, CCIM
Apr 243 min read


What Elevated Oil Prices Could Mean for Alaska Commercial Real Estate
Oil prices are already running above the state's FY2026 annual revenue forecast assumption. Alaska's Spring 2026 forecast assumes an FY2026 average ANS oil price of $75.26 per barrel, while the Alaska Department of Revenue showed ANS West Coast at $105.80 on March 26, 2026. That creates a stronger near-term revenue backdrop than the forecast alone might suggest but higher oil prices cut both ways in Alaska, and the full picture requires looking at costs as well as revenues.
Jenny Willardson, CCIM
Mar 303 min read


Tax Advantages for Investing in Commercial Real Estate in Alaska
Commercial real estate has long been one of the most tax-advantaged investment strategies in the United States. In Alaska, those advantages can be even more meaningful thanks to the state’s tax structure, strategic industries, and opportunities for long-term property appreciation. As we move through 2026, investors who understand how to leverage these tax benefits can significantly improve their returns while building long-term wealth. Whether you're purchasing a warehouse, r
Jenny Willardson, CCIM
Mar 94 min read
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