Ashleigh Abhold - Hansen Group Real Estate

08/30/2024

It’s the end of August and feels like summer is wrapping up. (Axel is starting full time at school on Tuesday. Where has the time gone?! ) so grateful for all my clients who trusted me this summer to buy/sell. Fall is ramping up to be a busy season and there are a few surprises about to come out of Hansen Group 😉. If you’re thinking of buying or selling reach out. Just because summer is over, there is still good inventory hitting the market.

08/01/2024

06/02/2024

Excited for my clients who closed last month on their homes. 🏠 🥂

02/20/2024

🏡✨ Ready to sell your home in 2024? Here are 6 essential steps to kickstart your home-selling journey! 🚀🔑

1 Meet Your Realtor: Choose a trusted real estate professional (Me 😀) to guide you through the selling process. They bring expertise, market knowledge, and a strategic approach to help you maximize your home’s value. During your meeting, collaborate on a list of items that need attention. From staging suggestions to strategic improvements, this plan sets the stage for a successful sale.

2) Declutter & Depersonalize: Create a blank canvas for buyers to envision their future in your home. Declutter rooms, depersonalize spaces, and consider neutral tones to appeal to a broader audience. A clean, organized home is more likely to leave a lasting impression.

3) Clean Your Home and Tackle Those Dirty Jobs: A spotless home creates a positive impression. Scrub away those lingering stains, deep-clean carpets, and pay attention to often-overlooked areas. A sparkling clean home is inviting and showcases its full potential.

4) Curb Appeal Matters: First impressions are everything! Boost your home’s curb appeal with a fresh coat of paint, well-maintained landscaping, and a welcoming entrance. Potential buyers will be drawn in from the moment they arrive.

5) Touch Up Interior Paint for a Neutral Space: Create a fresh, neutral canvas by touching up interior paint. Neutral tones create a versatile and appealing atmosphere, allowing potential buyers to envision their style in each room.

6) Fix & Repair: From leaky faucets to squeaky doors, addressing these issues now will prevent them from becoming deal-breakers later. A well-maintained home signals to buyers that it has been cared for.

Ready to make a move? 🚚💨 Lets make it happen!
📞Call/text/or DM me! Let’s turn your home-selling goals into reality! 🌟

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02/14/2024

🏡✨ Embarking on the real estate journey is like discovering the love languages of a property from start to finish. ❤️ From the enchantment of showcasing homes to the sweet sound of ‘Your Offer is Accepted’ calls, each step in this journey speaks its own love language. 🏠 Revel in ‘Quality Time’ spent exploring dream homes, discovering the unique charm that ignites a connection. 🤝 The ‘Acts of Service’ shine through in every detail of the home-buying process, ensuring a smooth and rewarding experience. Let’s celebrate the diverse love languages that make each real estate journey a love story of its own! 🥂🔑

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02/13/2024

When you’re out shopping for a new home, it is easy to get lost in the excitement of imagining the possibilities and envisioning the future. Having a clear understanding of your priorities and being realistic about what you can compromise on will streamline the home-buying process and help you make informed decisions that align with your needs and preferences. Ask yourself these 3 simple questions before you start your home search. Your answers will come in handy when you begin to look at each possible match. When you have asked yourself these questions, it will eventually become clear which home is the one for you! That’s when it’s time to propose! 😉

** Making an offer can be a scary step, but it’s a lot easier when you know it’s the one for you right now.

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01/31/2024

This one calls for a BIG celebration! My incredible first-time home buyer took the plunge and bought her first home/investment property! Purchasing a duplex is such an incredible investment opportunity in our area & this one has much more potential than just the 2 doors that currently sit on this property. It’ll be fun to watch her improve the property, build more equity & monthly income in the near future. This transaction moved quickly & she handled it with absolute grace. Her journey to homeownership and investing in her future was not only swift & smooth, but also a testament to their incredible poise & determination. Cheers to my amazing buyer! 🥂🏠

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01/16/2024

Guess what?! Even in this market of higher interest rates, people are still choosing to invest in real estate by purchasing rental properties!

Investing in rental properties can be a lucrative but challenging venture that may not be suitable for everyone. For those seeking to grow their wealth or diversify their investment portfolio, it can be a viable option. Rental properties offer the potential for passive income through monthly rent payments, property values that appreciate over time, and contributing to long-term capital growth.

💡Making your first investment just got a little easier! Fannie Mae has recently released a new rule: if you invest in a 2-4 unit property, you could qualify for a loan with just 5% down, owner occupied. 🤗

Swipe to see if investing in a rental could be in the cards for you this year!



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01/10/2024

The cold weather is finally approaching the PNW and it is important to prepare your house for the cold weather. Below are helpful tips to prevent your home from having any problems while the cold weather is here

💧Clean Gutters- Make sure they are not blocked from debris (we just had a nice wind storm).

🚰 Outdoor spigot - make sure your outdoor spigots are covered and insulated.

🏠 Cover crawl space vents - keep it as warm down there as possible to avoid pipes from freezing under home.

🧊Insulate pipes - not really necessary but an added layer of protection especially if your home is older.

🌳Limb any branches that are hanging over your home- Cold weather, snow and wind will make it easier for these branches to snap and fall on the home

🚪Check Weather stripping - If weather stripping has deteriorated or there is none, will cause cold air to enter your home.

💠 Reverse ceiling fans - reversing your fan blades to spin clockwise & run on a low speed is said to gently circulate war air down from ceiling

🔥Make sure your fireplace is in working order. Good source of heat when the power goes out

💨 Smoke and CO detectors. Some are hard wired in. It is important to make sure the batteries are working especially if you are bringing in any gas or kerosene heaters (I don’t advise) when power goes out.

❄️ Pick up Snow Shovel and some De-Icer. I encourage a shovel over de-over. Some de-icer stains and ruins your driveway.

⛽Pick up gas for your generator - If you have one it is wise to be prepared to need to use it in the event of a wind or ice storm.

⚒️Get a weather survival kit. What is in it? Hand, body warmers, wool blankets, help sign and reflective triangle, matches, compass, whistle, thermometer, duct tape, and tissues.

🐥Heat your hummingbird feeder. There is a great item that plugs in and keeps your feeder from freezing. I picked mine up at Hardware Sales and it keeps them from freezing for the birds. This is the most crucial time to help our little friends stay alive. They run out of food in the winter months cause of the cold weather.

Have any other tips for protecting your home from the cold weather?! Would love to hear them!

01/08/2024

Feeling a bit cramped these past few years? Time to assess if you’ve outgrown your home. Here are 3 telltale signs its might be time for the next chapter in your home journey.

Is it finally time to move to a bigger home? Maybe! I put together 3 signs you may be ready to move into a bigger home, keep reading to find out!

1. Rainy days are making you stir crazy. No one has any space or privacy, and you find yourself thinking you would give anything for just one extra living space.

2. There have been several times in the last year you’ve chosen NOT to host something because you didn’t have the space. It’s not like you need the biggest, most boujee home in your city, but the size of your home shouldn’t keep you from living your life.

3. Your catch-all/home office/workout room is now also the baby’s room. I’m all about a good multi-purpose room, but it’s going to be hard for the baby to nap while you’re working out or on a zoom call.

Are any of these scenarios all too familiar? If your feeling the signs of outgrowing your current space or just curious about your real estate options, let’s connect and dive into the exciting world of possibilities! Whether you’re looking to upgrade, downsize, or embark on a new homeownership journey, I’m here to guide you through it.

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01/02/2024

Cheers 🥂 to a year of successful transactions! 🏡 Thank you to all my incredible clients for trusting me this year with one of the most important transactions they will ever do in their life, and for making 2023 a fantastic journey. Looking forward to building more incredible relationships in 2024!

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