Writing
Articles and insights from Kristi Tanner Mock.
Selling
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.
October 12, 2026 · 8 min read
Buying
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.
October 5, 2026 · 10 min read
Buying
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.
September 28, 2026 · 12 min read
Buying
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.
September 15, 2026 · 9 min read