Tips & Ideas

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...

Let’s be real, nobody liked math class growing up. And when you’re approaching the closing table, real estate can feel like A LOT of...

I was recently recognized in my office as Top Individual Agent for 2024, out of 200 agents! I work with some amazing clients. I mean, really. I truly feel so blessed that I get to do something that I really enjoy and am passionate about.

It’s a natural question—and has a very reassuring answer! When you see that I’m selling an average of 47 houses per year, it’s...

This is one thing that really bugs me, and I've got to get it off my chest here. A lot of people think that all Realtors on the Virginia...

In my postcard last week, a simple Excel function went awry. When I learned of the error, I put my team straight to work mailing a correct..

The truth is, a good home that’s priced right and shows well WILL sell. It doesn’t matter if it’s May or December. It doesn’t matter if it’s

I'm selling homes like hotcakes. No, seriously. My listing videos get an average of over 56,000 views!  Here are a few of the key...

In the last 6 months, my home ads have been seen over 978,084 times—that's enough to fill the Caesars Superdome 12 times over!