Moving to Juneau in a few months. (Juneau and: real estate, rentals)

[heidi7276]

Hi, I am getting ready to move back to Juneau and would like to know how hard it would be to rent a place with a small dog? I haven't lived there in about 20 years but have been back a few times. Also what is the job market like up there for someone in the banking industry? Would appreciate any info you have. Thanks
Heidi

[Rance]

www.juneaualaska.com may be a place to start. Perhaps someone here knows of a newsapaper link.
http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/ may have some work info.

You might also scroll through some of the older threads to see some past Juneau topics and info. Good luck!

[heidi7276]

Thanks Rance, I will look into those sites.

[Rainy]

I wouldn't think a small dog would be much of a problem, here's a link to the Juneau Empire newspaper:

http://www.juneauempire.com/

[skibladnir]

search the MLS area of the following link..it includes Juneau real estate which a numer of rentals are handled by real estate offices.
http://www.davisrealtysitka.com/NewF...terhead_01.gif
Good Luck.

[Alaskagrl]

Don't want to discourage you but...hope you already have a job lined up, unless money is no object for you! Juneau is REAL expensive, both to live in and rent in. I was looking at transferring up there, and even on a pretty decent salary I could not find a place to rent that wouldn't pretty much break me! Although...if you know anyone there, you might be in good shape. Good luck!

[Xa'at]

It's true, cost of living is higher, but so are salaries, generally. I don't think getting a job in the banking sect would be terribly hard, there are quite a few banks here. As for housing, I'd stick with something in the valley, it tends to be quite a bit cheaper out there, although it isn't quite as scenic. At least you've got the glacier!
The other place you might consider looking is way out the road. The views are nice and places tend to be cheaper, but you'll definitely need a 4WD car to get out there! That's why so many people have (very dirty) subarus around here!