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Tips & Ideas


3 tips on how NOT to price your home
1. Don’t be irrational or emotional. Know that a home is worth only what a buyer is willing to pay. This might sound like common sense,...
Ashley Clevenger
Aug 26, 20242 min read


It matters which Realtor you hire!
Who you hire matters. Believe it or not, but the agent on the other side of the transaction matters, too—this may come as a shock to you...
Ashley Clevenger
Aug 14, 20242 min read


The truth about Zillow
Here’s the truth about Zillow… It is a great tool to use if you are looking for rough estimates. However, I wouldn’t base any of your...
Ashley Clevenger
Jul 17, 20241 min read


How to save money by not hiring a Realtor and selling “For Sale By Owner” instead
Many people think agents are lazy and get paid a lot of money without much work. Especially in this current seller’s market where...
Ashley Clevenger
Jul 2, 20246 min read


Don't be a lazy ("as is") seller!
Don’t be a lazy seller! The days are gone of selling homes “as is” here in the Yorktown/Williamsburg area. Here are three tips on how to...

Ashley Clevenger
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Real estate advice to my younger self
Having trendy flooring/bathrooms/kitchen will eventually go out of style. Meanwhile, premium location appreciates—sometimes rapidly.

Ashley Clevenger
Jun 10, 20241 min read


Is Yorktown/Williamsburg 'a good place to raise a family'?
Everyone has different preferences and needs, but, I can tell you that MY family absolutely LOVES it here!

Ashley Clevenger
May 15, 20242 min read


A crash course in credit scores
Each of the three credit bureaus has its own scoring system and therefore, you have 3 separate credit scores. Lenders use the middle one.

Ashley Clevenger
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Waiting-Game Fever: Focus on the long run
If you were thinking about buying a house in 1972, but decided to wait until interest rates came down...you would have continued renting...

Ashley Clevenger
Mar 19, 20241 min read


4 steps to buying your first home
1. Get pre-approved
2. Save for a down payment
3. Maintain good credit.

Ashley Clevenger
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Low-cost fixes that impress buyers
Video: Paint your walls, update bathroom fixtures, accessorize your kitchen...

Ashley Clevenger
Jan 10, 20241 min read


How do Realtors price a home?
Believe it or not, Realtors don’t price homes. We give our expert opinion. We take into account what is selling or has recently sold in...

Ashley Clevenger
Nov 22, 20231 min read
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