Episode 1, Pilot Episode: ABNB Trends, ANC Office Space & Residential vs Commercial Multi-Family Appraisal Questions

Episode 2, National lenders are cutting their mortgage lending and lending less in the commercial industry. Alaskan Economist, Lydia Larson, MAI, AI-GRS shares the Alaskan Cruise industry outlook and discusses the differences between a CMA and an Appraisal.

Episode 3, Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today. In National news, Economist Lydia talks about the increasing FED rate. Around Alaska Ted Stevens airport is getting a new tower, Whittier and Seward have plans for cruise ship dock expansions, and Doyon is working to build a new international airport near Denali Park. In our “Ask and Appraiser” segment, Lydia and Phil discuss questions you should ask your appraiser.

Episode 4, Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today. In Alaskan commercial real estate news, the sale of the Breeze Inn, in Seward was declined for the second time by the City of Seward. Lydia & Phil discuss some of the reasons why, and why the City has the right to approve or disapprove of the sale.

Episode 5, Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today. National and Alaskan economic indicators of a commercial real estate recession are in. Phil & Lydia discuss the market indicators in local Alaskan markets, address net negative migration statistics, and businesses closing their doors as CRE spaces begin to hit pre-forclosure and troubled asset portfolios.

Episode 6, Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today. Definitions of “Navigable Waterways” change, affecting RE across the country! Population demographics for Alaska release updated statistics. Lydia & Phil discuss different types of appraisal products to suit a wide variety of valuation needs beyond lending.

Episode 7: Another Alaskan mall is slotted for demolition, a trend that the lower 48 has followed for some time. Lydia & Phil discuss pivoting real estate, razing properties, and foundational elements of real estate appraisal and valuations: the highest and best use analysis. Don’t miss this episode!

Episode 8: The EPA has granted money to the City of Fairbanks to solve a hazardous eye sore, updates to industrial space in Alaska commercial real estate, and Lydia explains why the depreciated cost approach is relevant and misunderstood by many.

Episode 9: Residential rental property sizes are trending towards smaller square footage nationally. The State of Alaska admits that net-negative population trends are affecting Alaska. SBA opens 49 Million dollars in small business funding in Alaska. Lydia W. Larson, MAI, AI-GRS, explains the different types and terms of square footage in leased space and some of the differences between how rentable areas are calculated between residential and commercial spaces.

Special Episode: AK CRE Today Weeks 10 & 11: Banks Collapsing, Roofs Collapsing, is it 2008 again?

This week on Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today, Alaskan Economist & Designated Commercial Real Estate Appraiser Lydia Larson MAI, AI-GRS examines the recent bank collapses, bank runs, and irresponsible asset handling practices that the FED & FDIC are rewarding against common practice and anticipated FED behaviors. Phil & Lydia discuss the health of the larger Alaskan banks and if we can expect bank collapses with Northrim Bank, First National Bank of Alaska, Mt. McKinley Bank, & Denali State Bank. Also, Anchorage seems to have a roof collapsing problem with aged buildings and a particular roof construction method common from the 1980s. Is it shoddy construction, poor engineering…or are these buildings just past their expected life? All this, and more on a special 2-week episode of Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today!

Episode 12 AK CRE Today – Free Parking in ANC, Hotels in Distress, Effects of Zoning on H&BU

This week on Alaska Commercial Real Estate Today Alaskan economist Lydia Larson, MAI, AI-GRS shares the news that Anchorage is making big changes to their parking requirements for new development. Hotels may once again be facing distressed financing situations. She also explains how zoning and code changes can affect the highest and best use and ultimately the value of a property.

Episode 13: End of Q1 2023, AK Commercial RE Market Recap & H&BU

It’s the end of the first quarter 2023. Alaskan Economist & Commercial Real Estate Appraisal expert, Lydia Larson, MAI, AI-GRS discusses the statistics and sales. We share our expectations and predictions for Q2, and discuss the major show topics of the previous 12 episodes. On the “Ask and Appraiser” segment, Lydia explains the concepts and some applications of Highest & Best Use analysis in the valuation of real estate.

S1E14: Top 100 Alaskan Businesses & The Alaskan Economy

Alaska Business Weekly releases their “Top 100 Alaskan Businesses” and other Alaskan Commercial Real Estate discussion with Alaskan Economist and Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, Lydia Larson, MAI, AI-GRS