Writing
Articles and insights from Kristi Tanner Mock.
Selling Acreage, Barns, and Equestrian Property in Wasilla
What Wasilla sellers with acreage, outbuildings, and equestrian features need to know about pricing, documentation, septic and well rules, easements, and access.
Should You Improve Your Wasilla Home Before Listing It?
How Wasilla sellers decide which repairs to make before listing and which upgrades to leave for the buyer, grounded in June 2026 market data and lender rules.
What Is the Hardest Month to Sell a House in Alaska?
January is the hardest month to sell a house in Alaska. Here is how winter darkness, snow and showing logistics affect listing timing in Wasilla and the Mat-Su Valley.
Can a US Citizen Buy Land in Alaska Without Restrictions?
Any US citizen can buy private land in Alaska, but state auctions are residents-only, private land is under one percent of the state, and boroughs control platting.
How to Qualify for a Second-Home Mortgage on Retirement Income
What lenders require to finance a second home on pensions, Social Security, or IRA withdrawals, plus how Wasilla's market shapes the decision.
What Salary Do You Need to Buy a $400,000 Home in Alaska?
What income lenders want for a $400,000 Alaska home: Fannie Mae DTI caps of 36%, 45% and 50%, PMI rules, Mat-Su taxes, and self-employed documentation.