One Source for All Your Information
Whether you are looking for the latest trends and issues, current education opportunities, or answers to your legal questions, this page can help connect you to the right resources. Explore the following links to learn more about this exciting industry.
If you have a resource that you would like to see added to this page, contact Terry Fields at tjfields@alaska.edu.
Education and Research
Professional organizations frequently offer education opportunities including courses, materials, conferences, webinars, and more.
Click on the images to learn more about the education opportunities being offered:
Get Real. An Exciting Career in Real Estate Management
Produced by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM), this brochure provides a great introduction to what real estate management is, who does it, and how to get involved. IREM provides a detailed breakdown of median salaries for various market segments and positions, and even provides an analysis of salary differences for CPM designees.
Apartments| We Live Here.
A collaboration between the National Multi Housing Council and the National Apartment Association, We Live Here sets out to understand the economic impact that apartments (5+ units) have on their respective markets. Their visual representations of the data makes it easy to learn how people, jobs, and dollars are impacted by this industry. Use the Apartment Community Estimator to see the impact in your state. Or, launch the Animated Feature to see national statistics.
IREM Publications
The Institute of Real Estate Management publishes a number of industry resources including college textbooks, income/expense analysis reports, research statistics, compensation studies, and white papers on topics like leadership and critical thinking.
Legal Resources
Sometimes the answers to your questions involve laws, statutes, or regulations. Below are links to some of the common resources referenced for property management and real estate professionals.
Real Estate Commission – Professional licensing including salesperson and broker.
Alaska Uniform Residential Landlord Tenant Act – The state regulations regarding residential lease agreements.
Municipality of Anchorage: Public Parcel Search – Review assessment values and taxes for property in the Municipality limits.
Matanuska Susitna Borough Real Property Search – Review assessment values and taxes for property in the Mat-Su Borough.
Anchorage, AK Code of Ordinances – Review Anchorage Municipal Code including the current version of Title 21 – Land
Use Planning.
AK Sex Offender/Child Kidnapper Registry – Screen for registered offenders by searching the state database during the application
process.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) - HUD’s mission is to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality
affordable homes for all.
Fair Housing Act of 1968 – Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 legislations defines protected classes
and details illegal discrimination in the rental or sale of housing.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Prohibits discrimination and ensures equal opportunity for persons with disabilities
in employment, State and local government services, public accommodations, commercial
facilities, and transportation.