Walden Home Group | Fairbanks, AK

We’ve worked with a few realtors in Fairbanks & Ariel and Gary never fail us with our real estate needs. We recently sold our home - got an offer after being on the market for only a few weeks, at asking price and all thanks to suggestions that Ariel made along the way and her negotiation skills. We decided to leave the state a little early prior to closing & Ariel also made sure to take care of anything that needed to be done after we departed ensuring that closing was still a smooth process even from the lower 48. Melissa, the transaction coordinator, was also amazing to work with. She called us with every update and kept us informed throughout. Highly recommend working with them!

This purchasing experience was not the first time we’ve used Walden Home Group with Ariel our realtor. Fairbanks has limited senior condos and as such it’s quite difficult to find suitable housing. Ariel was instrumental in “being in the right place at the right time” for this sale for us. Melissa was great in keeping us appraised of the process and getting questions answered. The purchase was seamless, and I highly recommend these two professionals to anyone looking to buy or sell real estate in the Fairbanks Area.

Ariel, Gary, and Melissa did an outstanding job with the sale of our home, going above and beyond to make sure everything was handled while we moved to the lower 48! Our family of five was able to focus on the important personal issues while the team handled everything. Ariel’s expertise and professionalism ensured we got the best offer possible, and Melissa’s constant communication and updates was greatly appreciated throughout the process. If we were to buy or sell a home again in Alaska, we know who to call.

Before we met Austin Bonwell, the process of trying to buy a home felt incredibly overwhelming for our family. We were excited but nervous, and honestly had no idea where to start. All of that changed when we began working with Austin Bonwell and the Walden Home Group — everything suddenly felt clear, manageable, and even enjoyable. From day one, Austin was exceptional — incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely kind. He guided us through every step of the process, from helping us connect with the right lender to explaining even the smallest details so we always felt confident and informed. What meant the most was how much he cared. He didn’t just help us buy a house — he helped us find a home. Our kids absolutely adored Austin, and he always made them feel included and valued during showings and meetings. That level of warmth and sincerity is rare, and we are so grateful for it. We cannot thank Austin Bonwell and the entire Walden Home Group team enough for their dedication, professionalism, and support. If you’re looking for a realtor who truly goes above and beyond, look no further. We highly, highly recommend them!

Buying my first home was a huge milestone, and thanks to the incredible team at Walden Home Group—especially my amazing real estate agent Ariel Gallemore and the ever-efficient Melissa Garwood, Senior Escrow Coordinator—it was also one of the smoothest, most stress-free experiences I could’ve imagined. Ariel’s professionalism, guidance, and genuine care made me feel confident every step of the way, and Melissa made sure every detail was handled flawlessly behind the scenes. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better team to help me find my perfect home. While I don’t plan on leaving my forever home anytime soon, I absolutely look forward to working with them again in the future and will be recommending them to anyone I know who’s looking to buy or sell!