Home Buyer Tips for Real Estate Negotiations

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Mar 28, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage

There is an art to counter-offers and real estate negotiations. It’s where having a talented real estate agent really pays off since his or her communication skills can greatly influence a seller’s decisions. The buyer can help, however. They can set...

How to Find the Best Tenants for Your Rental Property

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Mar 15, 2019 | Property Management, Real Estate & Mortgage

When you have a friendly and responsible tenant, renting out a house or apartment can be a fantastic way to grow your net worth and provide you with some additional income each month. However, if you find yourself dealing with a difficult tenant who never pays the...

Styling an Airbnb Property to Maximize Returns and Boost Your Profits

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Mar 11, 2019 | Interior Design, Property Management, Real Estate & Mortgage

With more and more travelers abandoning the cookie-cutter hotel room and searching for something more personal, an entirely new cottage industry has cropped up. What once seemed unthinkable – namely welcoming strangers into your home has now become mainstream,...

7 Costs of Homeownership Beyond the Mortgage

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Feb 23, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage

Deciding if you can afford a home means more than working out how large a mortgage you can handle. There are plenty of other costs that go along with homeownership, and not all of them are obvious to first time buyers. But if you don’t take them into account...

5 Things about Selling a Home that Aren’t as Scary as They Seem

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Feb 19, 2019 | Real Estate & Mortgage

For the majority of homeowners, there’s a nearly inevitable event somewhere on the horizon: Eventually, you will probably sell your home. Across the country, thousands of homes are sold every day. It’s simply the nature of the real estate business;...

Ready to Embrace the Minimalist Lifestyle? 3 Things to Consider Before Throwing Out All Your Stuff

by Ashby & Graff Real Estate | Feb 16, 2019 | Home Improvement, Real Estate & Mortgage

The minimalist lifestyle is all the rage these days, with online support groups, discussion forums, and even a TV show or two (we’re looking at you Marie Kondo). If you are currently surrounded by clutter and bulging closets, the idea of throwing it all away can...