by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 9, 2022 | Advice
While it may seem counterintuitive, there are several reasons why a market downturn can be a good time to buy. First and foremost, prices tend to be lower during a market downturn. This means that you can potentially get more bang for your buck, buying a larger or...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Aug 28, 2021 | Advice, Real Estate & Mortgage
There is nothing more satisfying than being able to say the three words— ‘we made it’. In life, this requires not only perseverance and persistence, but detailed planning too. While the foundations of such planning are based around semantics, financial pragmatics play...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Mar 9, 2021 | Advice
Homeowners have a veritable mountain of responsibilities and expenses to manage. With a solid budget and the discipline to follow it, it can be manageable. That said, there are some pretty solid reasons why every homeowner should have an emergency fund that they can...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Dec 4, 2020 | Advice
Even if you love a nice winter chill, you probably like to have your home be cozy and warm. If you have central heating, this is easy. If not, you may have to put in a little more work. Fortunately, it isn’t that difficult to make your home comfortable if you use the...
by ashbygraff-author | Oct 6, 2020 | Advice, Home, SoCal, Top Stories
In the wake of California’s wildfire devastation, it can be hard to think of the future. Standing in the ashes of a previous address, one is overwhelmed with the number of choices they must make regarding their future living arrangements. This is a painful time for...
by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Jul 26, 2020 | Advice, Real Estate & Mortgage
If you watch enough reality TV, house flipping seems easy enough. You buy a property, do a little work during a weekend, and it sells within a few weeks. It’s not quite as easy as the TV shows make it seem, but that’s not really a big surprise. Those...
