Robin Ward Presents The Alaskan Home Builders Association
Currently Robin is serving as the Executive Director of the Alaska Home Builders Association. On November 19th she reported to our membership of the importance of having a strong builders association. Repeatedly she mentioned that she has worked in the Shelter industry: “Shelter” being one of the very basic needs for humanity. The focus of Robins talk was that the Alaska Home Builders Association is on the forefront of assuring Alaskan’s of proper shelter from Alaska’s harsh climates.
The threats to our ability to obtain quality shelter are many. There are compliance issues with the quality of contractors that build our homes. The basics are to make sure that you have a reputable qualified Contractor on your side. Check their insurance and license. Robin states that there are Political encumbrances that go beyond equity building measures for homebuyers, mandatory sprinkler systems for an example. The thirty Year Mortgage is even under review as well as the affordable measure of premium mortgage assistance. As these threats arise, Robin points out that it is the lobbying efforts of the Alaskan Home Builders Association that has consistently been there to ensure Alaskan’s of Quality, Affordable Housing.