Katrina Markussen; Realtor, exp Realty LLC

06/22/2026

Time for an open house? Here is your how-to guide to make your house shine.

It’s time to showcase your home with an open house. Your to-do list may be long, but the most basic of all is to clean it until it shines. Nothing is more fundamental to selling your house than to have it sparkling clean. Here are the basics. Consider hiring a professional. You may want to DIY it,...

06/21/2026

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06/21/2026

Wishing all the great Dads out there a Happy Father's Day! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/father's_day

06/20/2026

Retirement reality check: Should you preserve your nest egg or pay off your mortgage before you retire? Here are some considerations.

The Baby Boom generation is carrying more mortgage debt into retirement than any generation before it, bucking conventional wisdom that you shouldn’t enter retirement until you’re debt-free. Who’s right? What’s the best path for you? Here are several factors to consider. Losing a tax break. ...

06/19/2026

In the journey towards equality, every step counts. Here's to building a future where every dream finds its rightful place.

06/17/2026

Earthquakes aren’t just a West Coast problem. Before you buy a house, check to see if you’re at risk.

The already difficult task of finding the perfect home gets even harder when you’re searching in an area prone to earthquakes. The top five states with the most earthquakes are Alaska, California, Hawaii, Nevada, and Washington, according to the United States Geological Survey. But the truth is, e...

06/15/2026

Here are some easy things you can do to help maximize your home appraisal value.

Congratulations! You have a contract on your house, at or near your asking price, and your buyer is in the midst of the mortgage approval process. The deal is not totally closed, however, until a few important milestones are met. One of the most crucial is that your home appraise high enough to meet...

06/13/2026

Looking for cash in retirement? Could a reverse mortgage be right for you?

You may have heard the term “reverse mortgage,” but have you ever investigated how they work? Here’s a tutorial to help you understand if a reverse mortgage is right for you. What is a reverse mortgage? A reverse mortgage, also known as a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, is a tool typically us...

06/12/2026

Do you love to entertain, but need more kitchen space and appliances? A butler’s pantry may be the solution.

The focal point of the home is the kitchen, where family and friends gather to share food, drink and fun. But if you like to entertain guests, even a large kitchen can become congested, especially if you are preparing and replenishing food throughout the event. Adding a butler’s pantry may be the ...

06/10/2026

Bad credit? Those financial goofs will come back to haunt you when you try to buy a new home. Here's how to begin improving your credit score.

Fix your credit by making on-time payments and setting monthly reminders. Need help improving your credit score? Learn how here!