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Alaskan Journey with Alaska Realtor

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by Jamin Goecker

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Moving to Alaska is quite the undertaking. If you're reading this, you know that there are many ups and downs along the way and when you're just starting out, living on the Last Frontier seems like a distant dream. In this podcast, I talk with people who have done exactly what you're thinking about doing; move to Alaska. They share their tips for moving here and also show you what the authentic Alaska lifestyle looks like across this entire state that is 2.5X the size of Texas and covers an insane amount of diverse climates and adventures for the brave! Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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Episode thumbnail for The 8 Things They Wish They Had Known Before Moving to Anchorage Alaska #alaskanjourneypodcast

August 14, 2026

The 8 Things They Wish They Had Known Before Moving to Anchorage Alaska #alaskanjourneypodcast

<p>Thinking about moving to Anchorage, Alaska? In this episode of the Alaskan Journey Podcast, host Jamin sits down with recent transplants Gus &amp; Sarah to discuss what it’s REALLY like living in Anchorage, Alaska after one full year. From driving the Alaska Highway (Alcan) with a heavy trailer to surviving dark Alaskan winters, high grocery costs, and starting a new K-6 Classical school in Anchorage (Thomas Moore Classical School), Gus and Sarah share their honest pros, cons, and insider tips for relocating to the Last Frontier.Whether you&#39;re planning a move to Southcentral Alaska, curious about classical education options, or prepping for your Alcan Highway road trip, this comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know!Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker/Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group0:00 - Intro: Welcome to the Alaskan Journey Podcast0:41 - Moving to Anchorage Alaska: 1-Year Transplant Experience1:02 - Job Opportunities in Anchorage: Teaching &amp; Commercial Driving1:30 - Planning a Move to Alaska: From Vacation to 4-Year Relocation Plan2:32 - Alaskan Hospitality: Moose Meat, Local Salmon &amp; Community Help3:14 - Surviving Your First Alaskan Winter: Cold, Snow &amp; Skiing in Anchorage4:22 - Alaska Winter Darkness &amp; Daylight Savings: Solar Position &amp; Solstice Shadows5:01 - Seasonal Affective &amp; Sleep Schedules: Vitamin D &amp; Winter Solstice Tips5:50 - Northern Lights in Anchorage (Aurora Borealis): Viewing Tips &amp; Apps6:36 - Alaska Summer Daylight &amp; Midnight Sun: Blackout Blinds &amp; Wildlife Spotting8:30 - Where to Live in Southcentral Alaska: Anchorage vs. Eagle River vs. Mat-Su Valley vs. Fairbanks11:00 - Driving the Alcan Highway (Alaska Highway): Towing Trailers, Frost Heaves &amp; Road Conditions11:42 - Canada-US Border Crossing Tips: Firearms, Pets &amp; Paperwork Requirements12:50 - Alcan Highway Travel Tips: The Milepost Book, Gas Station Planning &amp; Travel Days14:22 - 10 Things to Know Before Moving to Anchorage: Unplowed Snow Roads &amp; Washboarding14:39 - Anchorage Topography &amp; Geography: Living in the Anchorage Bowl15:00 - Navigating Anchorage Roads: Downtown Grid System &amp; Getting Around16:03 - Cost of Living in Alaska: High Produce Prices &amp; Grocery Budgeting16:30 - Alaska Vehicle Registration Rules: DMV License Plate Transfer Guidelines17:28 - Classic Car Culture in Alaska: Why Vintage Cars Don&#39;t Get Scrapped18:46 - Shopping in Alaska: Amazon Shipping, Local Retail Options &amp; Costco20:03 - Making Friends in Anchorage: Neighborhood Culture &amp; Community Vibes21:14 - Best Small Towns in Alaska: Living in Seward, Homer, or Remote Villages23:53 - Thomas Moore Classical School Anchorage: K-6 Western Tradition Education25:06 - Classical Education Philosophy: Virtue-Based Learning &amp; Character Building25:33 - Elementary School Curriculum: Kindergarten Civics, Science &amp; History Content26:11 - Anchorage School Options: Enrolling in Classical Schools &amp; Career Versatility28:10 - Alaska Public School Rankings: Reading &amp; Math Proficiency Performance28:39 - Tech-Free Classrooms: Teacher-Led Education vs. iPads &amp; Gamification29:37 - Multisensory Learning Strategies: Singing, Chanting &amp; Active Instruction30:31 - What Success Looks Like: Classical School Outcomes &amp; Senior Thesis32:25 - First Day of School &amp; Enrollment Details: Opening August 19th33:01 - Teacher Recruitment in Alaska: Local Hiring &amp; Classical Teaching Jobs35:17 - Pros and Cons of Living in Anchorage: Winter Driving Lanes &amp; Safety Tips35:50 - Anchorage Lifestyle Perks: Local Food Scene, Parks &amp; Outdoor Recreation38:00 - Earning Local Respect in Alaska: Adapting to Culture &amp; Learning Dipnet Fishing</p>

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August 7, 2026

The Truth About Living in Wasilla Alaska! #alaskanjourneypodcast

<p>Thinking about moving to Wasilla, Alaska or relocating to the Mat-Su Valley? In this full episode of the Alaskan Journey Podcast, host Jamin sits down with Logan and Courtney, who recently made the big move to Wasilla from Minnesota.They share their honest experiences navigating the relocation process—from renting an Airbnb with pets to discovering how much the Mat-Su Valley has grown in recent years. Courtney breaks down what it&#39;s like working remotely for an out-of-state company while living in Alaska, while Logan shares insights into local employment opportunities in the trades and tree care industry. Plus, they dive into the realities of extreme Mat-Su winter windstorms, town dynamics between Wasilla, Palmer, and Anchorage, cost of living comparisons, local volunteer opportunities (like Beluga whale watching and water rescue), and the pros and cons of living in Alaska&#39;s fastest-growing valley!Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker/Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group00:00 – Welcome to the Alaskan Journey Podcast: Meeting Logan &amp; Courtney01:01 – Why Choose Wasilla? Finding a Central Location in Southcentral Alaska01:27 – Relocating from Minnesota: Renting an Airbnb &amp; Moving with Dogs02:03 – First Impressions of Wasilla: Growth, Population, &amp; Expectation vs. Reality03:30 – Coming from Minnesota: Small Town Living in the Shadow of the Twin Cities03:56 – Lifestyle &amp; Vibe in Wasilla: Community Connections &amp; Local Culture04:22 – Alaska Fishing Adventures: Exploring Parks Highway Rivers &amp; Montana Creek05:02 – Working Remotely from Alaska: The Remote Work Challenge &amp; Social Connection05:39 – Plugging Into the Community: Finding Church Groups &amp; Local Women&#39;s Networks06:06 – Wasilla Amenities: Big Box Stores (Target, Walmart, Home Depot) vs. Small-Town Alaska07:10 – Anchorage vs. Wasilla: Big City Vibe vs. Mat-Su Valley Freedom07:44 – Living on the Outskirts: Balancing Convenience with Space &amp; Seclusion08:28 – The Surprising Reality of Wasilla Winds: High-Wind Storms &amp; Power Outages09:28 – Preparing for Alaskan Windstorms: Generators, Power Lines, &amp; Fallen Trees10:03 – Generator Setups &amp; Location Tips for Maintaining Power in Winter11:21 – Extreme Arctic Winds: Clocking 80+ MPH Wind Gusts in the Valley11:30 – If You Had Magic Powers: 4 Things We Would Change About Wasilla11:43 – Problem 1: Traffic Infrastructure &amp; Parks Highway Congestion13:00 – Problem 2: Seclusion vs. Wind Storms (A Tree Worker&#39;s Perspective)14:03 – Dealing with Hazard Trees &amp; Tree Removal Around Alaskan Homes16:06 – Problem 3: Cost of Living Realities (Groceries, Housing, &amp; Land Prices)16:41 – Groceries &amp; Scratch Cooking: Managing High Food Costs in Alaska17:44 – Problem 4: Alaskan Tree Diversity &amp; Woodworking Realities18:50 – Employment Opportunities in Wasilla &amp; the Mat-Su Valley19:46 – Job Market Breakdown: Blue-Collar Trades vs. Corporate Office Roles20:57 – Keeping an Open Mind: Career Shifts &amp; Community-Based Work in Alaska22:17 – How a Local Spends a Long Weekend in Wasilla22:58 – Outdoor Access: Hatcher Pass, ATVing, Snowmachining, &amp; Trail Hiking23:29 – Exploring Nearby Towns: Talkeetna, Denali, Girdwood, &amp; Palmer Friday Fling24:19 – Community Events: Endless Things to Do in the Mat-Su Valley25:01 – Town Personalities: Comparing Wasilla, Palmer, and Anchorage26:10 – What Would Drive Us Away? Growth, Commercial Malls, &amp; Proposed Knik Arm Bridge28:31 – Wasilla&#39;s Growth Ceiling: Lack of Early Zoning &amp; Unplanned Expansion29:47 – The Pros of Wasilla: High Civic Engagement &amp; Unique Opportunities (Water Rescue Team)31:08 – Becoming a Community Scientist: Volunteering for Beluga Whale Observation</p>

Episode thumbnail for The Top 5 Places to Live in Alaska in 2026! #alaskanjourneypodcast

August 1, 2026

The Top 5 Places to Live in Alaska in 2026! #alaskanjourneypodcast

<p>Whether you&#39;re relocating for work, military reassignment to JBER (Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson), seeking off-grid property, or searching for affordable starter homes, this episode covers the unfiltered reality of living in Alaska. We dive deep into housing affordability, real estate bidding wars, home inspection red flags, winter commuting hazards (frost heaves &amp; ice), heating costs (spruce/pine vs. oil/gas), zoning &amp; land buying tips, and living alongside local wildlife like bears.Frontier Home Inspections: https://frontierteam.pillartopost.com/Kerry&#39;s Soy Wax: https://fjordtundracreek.com Jamin Goecker Website (For Relocation Guide): https://jgoecker.kw.comPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2AgBLvg...LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamingoecker/Instagram: / jamin_goecker App: https://jgoecker.kw.comFacebook: / gojaminrealestate Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group01:17 – Living in Anchorage, Alaska: Physical Environment &amp; City Life02:02 – Anchorage Population Growth &amp; Housing Constraints02:51 – Moving from Big Cities (LA &amp; Arizona) to Alaska03:42 – Anchorage Housing Affordability &amp; Property Costs04:44 – Anchorage vs. Mat-Su Valley Housing Prices05:18 – The Real Cost of Heating in Alaska (Natural Gas vs. Heating Oil)07:11 – HOA Rules &amp; Regulations in Anchorage &amp; Eagle River08:20 – Job Opportunities &amp; Employment in Anchorage, AK08:47 – Commuting from Mat-Su Valley to Anchorage for Work10:08 – Who Should Live in Anchorage? (Lifestyle &amp; Amenities)11:52 – Anchorage Outdoor Recreation, Trails &amp; Parks13:04 – Winter Challenges in Anchorage: Snow Plowing &amp; Road Conditions15:40 – Living in Houston, Alaska: Remote &amp; Sparse Environment16:45 – Weather &amp; Climate Differences in Houston vs. Big Lake18:38 – Affordability &amp; Off-Grid Living in Houston, AK19:16 – Local Community Vibe &amp; Small-Town Privacy21:50 – Job Market &amp; Seasonal Employment in Houston &amp; Big Lake23:00 – Houston &amp; Big Lake Lifestyle: Summer Tourism vs. Winter Living25:00 – Winter Driving Challenges in Houston, AK (Frost Heaves &amp; Potholes)26:15 – Driving the Alcan Highway: The Truth About Destruction Bay Roads27:06 – Eagle River, Alaska: Physical Environment &amp; Community Vibe28:06 – Housing Costs &amp; Land Availability in Eagle River29:12 – Eagle River Affordability: Real Estate Prices &amp; Natural Gas Utilities30:15 – Commuting from Eagle River to Anchorage &amp; JBER Base32:28 – Job Market &amp; Employment in Eagle River, AK33:06 – Trades vs. White-Collar Jobs in Alaska33:55 – Eagle River Lifestyle: Trails, Nature Center &amp; Wildlife34:30 – Living with Bears in Eagle River (Wildlife Realities)35:43 – Unique Challenges in Eagle River: Traffic, Accidents &amp; Highway Bottlenecks37:04 – Importance of Winter Tires &amp; Ice Driving Safety37:46 – Living in Wasilla, Alaska: Physical Environment &amp; Town Growth39:37 – Wasilla Housing Affordability &amp; Starter Home Reality40:05 – Why You ALWAYS Need a Home Inspection in Alaska41:10 – Real Estate Market Competition in Mat-Su Valley (Bidding Wars &amp; Appraisal Gaps)43:05 – Buying New Construction in Alaska: Resale Risks for Military Families44:20 – Land Buying Tips: Why You Should Buy Adjacent Lots Early45:59 – Job Market &amp; Blue-Collar Opportunities in Wasilla, AK47:15 – Wasilla Lifestyle: Shopping, Amenities (Walmart, Lowe&#39;s) &amp; Ski Access48:07 – Wasilla&#39;s Biggest Challenge: Parks Highway Traffic &amp; Summer Congestion50:04 – Point MacKenzie Bypass &amp; Eminent Domain Controversies50:49 – Proposed Anchorage-to-Point Mac Bridge/Tunnel &amp; Highway Links51:57 – Future Town Planning &amp; Entry-Level Commuter Homes in Point Mac52:48 – Knik-Goose Bay (KGB) Road Real Estate Price Trends53:13 – Centralized Planning &amp; Zoning Challenges in Mat-Su Borough54:25 – Businesses Next to Homes: Alaska&#39;s &quot;Leave Me Alone&quot; Culture54:57 – Living in Willow, Alaska: Remote Atmosphere &amp; Physical Environment56:36 – Tourism &amp; Highway Traffic Through Willow57:02 – Housing Affordability &amp; Seasonal Dry Cabins in Willow</p>

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What is Alaskan Journey with Alaska Realtor?

Moving to Alaska is quite the undertaking. If you're reading this, you know that there are many ups and downs along the way and when you're just starting out, living on the Last Frontier seems like a distant dream. In this podcast, I talk with people who have done exactly what you're thinking about doing; move to Alaska. They share their tips for moving here and also show you what the authentic Alaska lifestyle looks like across this entire state that is 2.5X the size of Texas and covers an insane amount of diverse climates and adventures for the brave!

Keller Williams Realty Alaska Group

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