relocating to alaska........... (Anchorage, Fairbanks, Bethel: apartments, to rent, houses)

[jeterific2000]

can anyone tell me everything there is to know about the fairbanks area? we are locating there due to family member being stationed at fort wainwright. it doesn't look like there are many nice homes to rent in the area according to craigslist...please any suggestions or help you can give would be appreciated. also, we are looking for a good school also for my 4 yr old grandson..also looking to be not far from transportation to stores (in case the car doesn't start) in other words we dont want to live in the boon docks....please help !!!!!

[RayinAK]

If you search this forum, you will find lots of answers to your questions. A lot of people ask the same questions you have every now and then. The housing units at Fort Wainwright are new, and you should be able to live on post if you like.

[jeterific2000]

thanks but we will be living off base

[tyler5]

check out gangland on history channel, episode 'ice cold killers'
season 4, episode 13. by 2006 i think (or maybe 2007) there were 100+ gangs registered in Anchorage. seems kinda crazy, but its true.

[RayinAK]

Originally Posted by jeterific2000

thanks but we will be living off base

I believe there is military housing off post, too. The renting situation off post is a little difficult at this time of the year, but possible. Most people have already rented apartments or houses, and all depended on what you want. For example, are you looking for a house to move into, or an apartment?

I landlord I know has a few apartments and a couple of houses (already rented). The cost for one of his 2-bedroom apartments is around $1,400 per month.

[warptman]

Originally Posted by tyler5

check out gangland on history channel, episode 'ice cold killers'
season 4, episode 13. by 2006 i think (or maybe 2007) there were 100+ gangs registered in Anchorage. seems kinda crazy, but its true.

This has nothing to do with a move to Fairbanks.

[spleenificus]

Try the Daily News Miner, Fairbank's newspaper.

newsminer.com • Fairbanks, Alaska

A buddy of mine just moved there from Bethel, AK and used this paper to find his home.

Hope this helps.

[usafracer]

Take a look at Automated Housing Referral Network (AHRN.com) v6.1 also take a look at Eielson AFB- Park your REAR while we sell your GEAR!

[jeterific2000]

Originally Posted by warptman

This has nothing to do with a move to Fairbanks.

ABSOLUTELY CORRECT ! maybe he's trying to discourage me? lol if thats the case, there's good and bad no matter where you go...:-)

[jeterific2000]

Originally Posted by spleenificus

Try the Daily News Miner, Fairbank's newspaper.

newsminer.com • Fairbanks, Alaska

A buddy of mine just moved there from Bethel, AK and used this paper to find his home.

Hope this helps.

thanks!!