Tips & Ideas

While we were at the home inspection for Eric's parents, Christina described her perfect house and neighborhood to me. Fast forward one year, and the perfect home that Christina had described to me came on the market.

Since I'm the #1 selling individual Realtor in York County for existing-home sales (third year in a row, actually!), I know a thing or two about listing homes here. I'm even a resident right here in Running Man.

If you’re thinking about selling your home in York County / Yorktown, Williamsburg, or anywhere on the Virginia Peninsula, I’m going to give you my best free advice.

I always promote using small, locally owned businesses over the national chains. As a real estate agent, here's who I recommend to my clients: Handyman/Contractor Inside/Out Home Maintenance & Repair LLC   or Powerhouse Services for everything home. They are my go to for it all! If they can’t help, Darryl (Inside Out) or Brian (Powerhouse) knows someone who can. Both are great guys! Exterior Cleaning Veterans Exterior Cleaning  for all things exterior, mulch, yard clean up,

I am so thankful to once again be among the top Realtors in Hampton Roads. I absolutely LOVE what I do and I could not do it without all of you.

This job is so much more than just real estate to me. Buying or selling a home is a huge deal, and I never take it lightly when someone chooses me to guide them through it. I’m honestly so thankful for that trust.

This is my son, Noah. I'm so dang proud of him. Here's why: I've always tried to teach my kids to be the type of people who bring their cart back to the cart return station when shopping. Raising a kid who grows up with a sense of initiative DOES make the world a better place.

If you’re looking for a place to go see Christmas lights this month, here’s a list I put together for the Yorktown/Williamsburg area! My family has been to many of these. Let me know which ones you end up going to!

A brown sugar oatmilk cortado at Starbucks costs $5.62. Meanwhile, the median price of a home in the United States is around $400,000 right now. That means if you skipped one coffee per day, you could save up enough cash to buy your dream house in... just under 200 years. This is why I think it's pretty dumb advice to tell people to skip out on simple luxuries to save for a house. The math just doesn't "math." It's better to focus on the BIG things in your budget (car payment

Okay, I have a confession to make. When you’re selling your home, staging matters… BIG TIME.

Happy Halloween! Do you ever wonder if you're being tricked by a Realtor? What are you actually paying for? Yeah, paperwork and a sign in the yard. When you hire me, though, I can tell you exactly what you're paying for.

“Hey, Ashley, do you charge a higher commission than other agents?” I’ve had a few people text me the same question in the last month, so I figured I’d just publicly answer it here: NO.

Happy fall! I’ve compiled a list of fun fall-related activities to enjoy with friends and family!  If you recently moved here and plan to visit some local farms and events, here is everything I'd recommend!

Here’s advice most Realtors won’t give you: It might not be a good idea to sell your home when moving. I realize I make my living off of people selling their homes, but I view my job as more than just helping people buy and sell.

I know as a real estate agent, I’m supposed to tell you to spend your time and money responsibly, especially if homeownership or real estate investing is a dream you have your heart set on. But here’s the thing, while it’s essential to plan for the future...

In reality, my job is NOT to sell houses. Sure, it's what I do. But my #1 job is to promote this community. If I'm really going to be a...

Looking for a real estate agent? The truth is that most people already know a real estate agent. In fact, most people already know...

Do you ever think, “that looks easy, I bet I could save a few bucks and do it myself”? Sometimes that strategy works out really well... other times, not so much. Real estate is one of those "other times."

Sometimes people struggle emotionally to let go (of the house or the items in it), and it feels overwhelming to move. Sometimes there's the loss of a loved one, and the family is left not knowing how to proceed.

Over the past several years, I have had clients who need to sell a home that has been in the family for many years. This process can be incredibly stressful, mentally and physically. Not only are there relationship dynamics to navigate as you work through the plans with your entire family, but there is usually an avalanche of things to deal with...