Ashleigh Ashford-Realtor

06/07/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT! 🏡

A huge congratulations to my amazing first-time home buyers! This one didn’t come easy—we navigated multiple rounds of negotiations, overcame obstacles, and stayed focused on the goal. Their patience, determination, and trust throughout the process paid off, and now they’re one step closer to homeownership!

Huge shoutout to my Rockstar TC Cassie Kisgen Campbell for being there as well! You are such a blessing💕

And my Rockstar lender Payton Adams with Legacy Mutual Mortgage for always answering my calls no matter the day or time!

I couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead. Thank you for allowing me to be part of such an important milestone. Now on to inspections and closing day! 🎉🔑

04/04/2026

💥If you own land… or you’re thinking about buying… read this.💥

The Texas ranch market isn’t crashing.
But it is shifting and the people paying attention are the ones winning.

Here’s what we’re seeing right now across South & Central Texas:

• Interest Rates: hovering around 6.5%–7.5% on land loans
(Still the biggest factor slowing buyers down)

• Inventory: steadily rising, more properties hitting the market than we saw the past 2–3 years

• Sell-Through Rate: roughly 55%–65% of listed ranches are actually selling
(Not everything is moving anymore… pricing matters again)

• Average Days on Market:
Now sitting around 120–220+ days depending on location & price point
(Compared to the frenzy where things sold in weeks)

WHAT THIS MEANS

We’re no longer in a “name your price” market.

We’re in a skill-based market:

• The right properties still sell
• The overpriced ones sit
• Marketing matters more than ever
• Negotiation is back on the table

WHERE IT’S HEADED

Here’s my take:

If interest rates ease even slightly → demand spikes fast
If they stay elevated → expect a steady, more balanced market

Either way… Texas land isn’t going out of style.

There’s still strong demand for:
• Recreational ranches
• Hunting properties
• Long-term land investments

👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻BOTTOM LINE👇👇👇🤯💥

Serious buyers are still buying.
Serious sellers are still selling.

Ashleigh Ashford
Option One Real Estate
830-223-2056

01/07/2026

👊🏻👏Congratulations to my amazing buyers on officially going UNDER CONTRACT on this incredible 10.3-acre Hill Country property!

Wide-open space, breathtaking Hill Country views, and the start of an exciting new chapter—this one is truly special. I’m so honored to help guide you through this journey and can’t wait to see your vision come to life on this beautiful piece of land.

If you’re dreaming of acreage, views, or your own slice of the Texas Hill Country or that south Texas Ranch, I’d love to help you make it happen.

Ashleigh Ashford
Realtor | Option One Real Estate
📞 830-223-2056
📧 [email protected]
🌐 https://www.option1realestate.com/team/ashleigh-ashford

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REALTOR® Phone: (512) 632-9030 Email: [email protected]

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!🎁 🎄

I want to take a moment to sincerely thank all of my past clients for trusting me with one of the most important decisions of your lives. Your support, loyalty, and referrals truly mean more than I can express.

To my friends and family, I hope you have an amazing Christmas Eve and Christmas Day filled with love, laughter, and all the feelings of joy that make this season so special.

Today, we also remember those no longer with us, knowing they are looking down and smiling, aware that we saved a place for them in our hearts and at our tables.

As we look ahead to the new year, if you or someone you know is considering a new home, land, or even a new ranch, I would be honored to help.

Ashleigh Ashford
Phone: 830-223-2056
Email: [email protected]

Wishing everyone a blessed and beautiful Christmas.

10/10/2025

🎉 Under Contract! 🎉

Huge congratulations to my amazing sellers! 🙌
Their home hit the market and within 24 hours we had our first showing, and by 48 hours we were under contract! 🏡✨

This market might be tough, but when you have a well-priced home, amazing photos, and great communication, good things happen — fast! 💪

Setting clear expectations and showing buyers the facts makes the whole process smoother for everyone. So proud of how this one came together! ❤️

If you’re thinking about buying or selling, I’d love to help you make your next move just as smooth and successful.

📞 Ashleigh Ashford | 830-223-2056

09/16/2025

📈 Market Update – Week of 9/15 📈

Here’s a snapshot of what’s happening in our housing market right now:
• Homes For Sale: 16,222 → steady supply, giving buyers plenty of options
• New Listings: 1,156 → a healthy flow of fresh inventory
• Price Reductions: 2,568 → sellers are adjusting expectations
• Homes Sold (last 30 days): 2,472 → closings remain steady
• Months of Inventory: 6.6 → we’re in a balanced market
• Average Days on Market: 197 → homes are taking longer to sell
• Average Sales Price: $382,665 → up $7,520 from last year
• % of List Price (SP:OLP): 91% → sellers accepting ~9% below asking
• CDOM: 99 → longer than this time last year
• 30-Year Fixed Rate: 6.29% → best we’ve seen in months

🔍 What This Means:
• For Sellers: Strategic pricing is critical. Homes are taking longer to sell, and nearly 2,600 price reductions last week show that buyers are negotiating more aggressively.
• For Buyers: With more inventory and lower competition, opportunities are back. Sellers are open to negotiating, and interest rates in the low 6’s are making homes more affordable compared to earlier this year.

✅ Bottom Line: We’re in a balanced market. Sellers who price correctly will still succeed, while buyers benefit from more choices, more negotiating power, and improved affordability.

If you have questions about how these trends affect your buying or selling plans, call me at 830-223-2056. I’m here to guide you through every step of the process❤️‍🔥