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2025Hello, Hello! Ashley here! Somehow 2024 flew by and I try to keep everyone updated on what I am seeing in the market, experiencing in the market and actual DATA regarding the market. Below are the recently released market statistics for the month of December. I want to publish a 2023 v 2024 comparison but… Continue Reading
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2024Navigating the real estate market is a lot like playing poker: strategy, timing, and a good poker face are critical. Let me share a story that highlights why hiring a skilled negotiator—like a professional Realtor—is essential when buying a home. A Case of Showing Your Hand Too Soon Recently, some repeat clients of mine were… Continue Reading
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2024Thinking about buying in Austin relatively soon? (It is November as I type this and seems as though many have been “waiting until after the election” Honestly, you might not realize just how good of an idea it is to make your move between the months of October and February. I have a few videos… Continue Reading
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2024What It Means to Work with Austin’s Top 1% REALTORS®: {A Guide for Serious Buyers and Sellers} Let’s cut to the chase—being in the top 1% of REALTORS® in Austin, Texas real estate isn’t just a title I throw around at dinner parties. It’s a hard-earned badge of honor that means my team and I… Continue Reading
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2024This month, I’m stepping away from the usual talk of interest rates, market trends, and real estate tips. Instead, let’s keep things light-hearted and inspiring! Beyond real estate, one of my greatest passions is travel. About five years ago, I envisioned a life that balanced my love for real estate with my desire to explore… Continue Reading
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2024Realtor Fees– A Hot Topic Lately–Let’s Dive In! Real Talk–Before we Dive in–I would just like to mention–that while the life of a Real Estate agent/broker looks very glamorous–Thanks HGTV, Bravo and Netflix! It is far from it. And most of what you see on TV is not even real. If you are on the… Continue Reading
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2024Hey Austinites or future Austinites! Let me tell you why buyers are getting the VIP treatment in the Austin real estate market right now! We have 422% more inventory now than we did two years ago (yes the pandemic was definitely an anomaly and many people moved to Austin, seeking all the perks of Texas… Continue Reading
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2024As a broker, investor, and advisor who’s deeply entrenched in the real estate scene, I’ve got a pretty good handle on the ins and outs of short-term rentals here in Austin, especially when it comes to Airbnb vs. VRBO. For a deeper dive, check out my previous blog on this topic [HERE]. … Continue Reading
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2024**Turning Your Home into a Rental Property: A Guide for First-Time Landlords** Are you contemplating the leap from homeowner to landlord? If the thought of converting your personal haven into a rental property is on your horizon, you’ve landed in the right place. This guide is crafted with the insights I’ve gained through hands-on… Continue Reading
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2024Hello Hello! Ashley here and I am getting a little spicy around my thoughts on Zillow’s Zestimate. Today, I’m diving into a topic that stirs quite a bit of emotion in the real estate world, especially among us Realtors in the bustling Austin real estate market: the limitations and frustrations surrounding Zillow’s “Zestimate.” While saying… Continue Reading