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Pricing a home is tricky, especially for a custom home builder — every build is different, and a number without context can be misleading. But "it depends" isn't a useful answer either! So here's ours: Most of the homes we build in Palmer, Wasilla, Eagle River, Big Lake and the surrounding areas fall between $750,000 and $2.5 million. A reasonable working average is around $300 per square foot for the house, plus around $150 per square foot for garages. Size doesn't scale the

Finding the right piece of land is one of the best reasons to build rather than buy. Whether you're after a secluded spot with real privacy or something closer to town and community, Alaska has no shortage of options. Here's what to know about buying land and building on it. Undeveloped vs. Vacant Land This is one of the first things to sort out. Undeveloped land — sometimes called raw land — is in its natural state. No cleared access, no building pad, no utilities. That's a

When you're picturing your future home in Anchorage or the Mat-Su Valley, one of the first real decisions you'll face is what kind of builder to work with. It's worth understanding the differences before you get too far down the road, because that choice shapes just about everything that comes after it. Falcon is a true custom builder, but we aren't for everyone. Here's a look at how the three approaches compare. Custom Builders A custom builder designs your home from the gro

Most people who end up building a custom home didn't set out to. They looked at what was available, got close on a few, and kept running into the same thing — the right house in the wrong place, or the right place with a house that didn't fit how they actually live. Building solves that. Here's what it gets you, particularly in the Mat-Su Valley. Choose Where You Live Location matters everywhere, but in Alaska it carries more weight. Land here can mean direct access to the wi