Ashli Huron - Mortgage Broker

06/09/2025

The Rooms That Matter Most When You Sell

Staging doesn’t have to be over-the-top or expensive. It just needs to help buyers feel at home. And a great agent will help you figure out the level of staging that makes the most sense for your goals.

Which room in your house do you think would make the biggest impression on a buyer?

Let’s walk through your home together and chat about what will make your house stand out.

Now that buyers have more options for their move, you need to be a bit more intentional about making sure your house looks its best when you sell. 

06/07/2025

Understanding Today’s Mortgage Rates: Is 3% Coming Back?

Those 3% rates everyone remembers from a few years ago were the exception, not the rule.

Now that they’re settling into new territory, it’s a good time to adjust your expectations and learn more about where things are heading as this market shifts.

A local real estate agent and a trusted lender will be your best resources, always keeping you up-to-date and informed, so you can make sense of your options and build a game plan that works for you.

A lot of buyers are pressing pause on their plans these days, holding out hope that mortgage rates will come down – maybe even back to the historic-low 3% from a few years ago. But here’s the thing: those rates were never meant to last. 

06/06/2025

Staging your house matters more than ever. But that doesn’t mean you need to turn your whole house into a showroom.

Sometimes re-arranging furniture or de-cluttering is all it takes. And, if you’re not sure where to start, this list could help. It breaks down the top rooms buyers care about according to their agents.

If you lean on your agent’s advice to showcase these important rooms, you could see your house sell quickly and for more money.

Which room in your house is your showstopper? Drop a comment below and let’s make sure buyers think so, too.

06/04/2025

While headlines love to stir up doubt, here’s one stat that cuts through the noise.

For the 12th year in a row, Americans say real estate is the best long-term investment, beating out stocks, gold, and bonds.

And why is that? It's because homeownership is one of the most steady, reliable ways to grow real wealth over time.

Let's find a way for you to break into the housing market and start building your net worth today.

06/02/2025

Are you thinking about tackling a few home projects?

Whether you're planning to sell soon or not, you should know not every upgrade is going to add value.

Here’s some national data on projects where you’re most likely to recoup your costs. Just remember, your area may look a little different based on which features are in demand here.

So, before you dive in, let’s talk about what’s actually worth it in your market. Because the ones that have the best return on your upfront investment may surprise you.

05/30/2025

One of the biggest mistakes you can make right now is overpricing your house. But unfortunately, some sellers are doing just that.

This graph shows the gap between what homes are being listed for and what they’re actually selling for.

Notice anything? The gap is widening.

That’s happening because the market isn’t as competitive as it used to be. Buyers have more choices now, so they’re taking their time and being more selective. As a result, some sellers are having to lower their price or make other adjustments to attract serious buyers.

But here’s the good news. Homes that are priced right can still sell fast. And you’ve likely built up so much equity the past few years, you’ll still be in a great spot profit-wise – even if you price it a few thousand lower than you originally thought.

You just need an agent’s help to find that pricing sweet spot. Let’s work together to set a smart price that fits today’s market.

05/26/2025

Real Estate Is Voted the Best Long-Term Investment 12 Years in a Row

In a recent poll from Gallup, real estate has once again been voted the best long-term investment. And it’s claimed that top spot for 12 straight years now.

That’s because homeownership is one of the top ways to build your wealth, even with home price growth moderating and ongoing economic uncertainty.

If you’ve been trying to decide if it makes sense to buy a home today, let’s connect and talk about the programs that can help you become a homeowner.

If you’ve been trying to decide if it makes sense to buy a home today, connect with an agent to talk about the programs that can help you become a homeowner.

05/24/2025

For the 12th year in a row, real estate has been named the best long-term investment.

And if you’re wondering why it consistently claims the top slot, here’s your answer.

Homeownership is one of the best ways to build wealth in this country.

DM me if you want to talk through some of the programs that can help you buy a home, even today.

05/23/2025

You may have heard inventory just hit a post-pandemic high. And nationally, it’s up more than 30% from this time last year.

That might have made you start to worry: “does this mean the market is going to crash?” Here’s some perspective that can help.

Even with that jump (shown in the white line), we’re still well below normal levels (the gray lines in the graph). And beyond that, we’ve been in a housing shortage for years because builders haven’t been able to keep up with demand.

So, rising inventory isn’t a warning sign – it’s a signal the housing market is finally returning to a more stable, healthy place.

If you want to know what inventory looks like in our area, let’s talk.

05/21/2025

Do you have student loan debt and think you can’t buy a home until it’s paid off – or at least a lot lower? Think again.

32% of first-time buyers were able to buy a home last year, even with student debt. And the median amount of those student loans was $30,000.

So, having student loans doesn’t necessarily mean you have to wait to buy a home.

If you want to see what’s possible, connect with a lender.

05/19/2025

Housing Market Forecasts for the Second Half of 2025

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

Mortgage rates are expected to come down slightly. There will be more homes available for sale. And as inventory rises, home price growth will moderate.

Want to know what this could mean for your plans? Let's connect and talk through it together.

Are you wondering what to expect if you buy or sell a home in the second half of the year? Here’s what the expert forecasts tell you.

05/17/2025

Now that inventory has grown, buyers are finally getting some breathing room – and potentially, some extras, too.

The percentage of sellers offering concessions is back to typical pre-pandemic levels, and that can mean real savings. From help with closing costs to mortgage rate buy-downs, these perks can make it easier to move forward.

Let’s connect to see what offers might be on the table for you. You could end up getting more than you expected.

If a seller offered to help sweeten the deal, what’s one thing you’d hope they’d include?