Ashleigh Calhoun Eastside Realtor

05/04/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Buyers have more leverage today than they’ve had in years. That’s true.

But Spring is still one of the busiest times to buy, especially if you’re looking in a popular area. So, it never hurts to make the best offer you can to catch the seller’s eye.

And stand-out offers are about strategy as much as speed these days.

If you want help crafting a strong offer based on what’s happening in our market right now, DM me.

05/03/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Think You Have To Put 20% Down? Most First-Time Homebuyers Don’t.

The simple truth is: most first-time buyers don’t put 20% down. And if you’ve been waiting to buy until you have that saved, you may be setting a timeline that’s longer than necessary.

To find out what you really need to save and if you qualify for any help, connect with a trusted lender who can walk you through your options. You may be able to buy sooner than you thought.

According to Google Trends, online searches for down payment information recently hit an all-time high.

05/02/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Stay or Sell? How To Make the Right Call as You Age

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer here.

Some people stay and make updates. Others move to simplify things. Either can be the right choice. The goal isn’t to pick one today. It’s to understand your options early, so when the time comes, you feel confident instead of rushed.

And if you ever want a sounding board to think through what the future could look like for you, let’s connect.

At some point, as you start thinking about the years ahead, this question tends to come up...

04/30/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Is Late May the Best Time To List Your House?

Zillow says the best time to list your house is just around the corner. Are you ready to make the most of it?

If you want to take advantage of this Spring sweet spot and get top dollar for your house, let’s talk about what you need to do now to get ready to hit the market.

You may have heard April 12-18 was the “best week” to list your house.

04/29/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Rates Are the Lowest They’ve Been in the Last 3 Spring Seasons

Lately, mortgage rates have been a bit volatile. And that may have made you second guess your move. But here’s something to put it all into perspective. Even now, rates are the lowest they’ve been in the last 3 Spring seasons. So, if you want to buy, this could still be a good time to make it happen. Let's chat.

04/27/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

More Options Are Popping Up This Spring

More fresh listings are hitting the market right now, and that’s creating real opportunity.

If you put your search on hold last year, this Spring may be the time to jump back in. Let’s take a look at what just hit the market and see what could work for you.

Did you try to buy a home last year, but you ended up pressing pause?

04/26/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Did you try to buy a home last year and feel stuck?

Maybe there just weren’t enough options. Or, nothing really fit what you were looking for.

That’s starting to change.

There are now nearly 2x as many new listings hitting the market compared to a few months ago. Those are homes that were just put up for sale.

That means more fresh options and a better chance of finding the house that actually works for you.

If you’re curious what’s out there in our area right now, let’s take a look together.

04/25/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

Fewer Homes Are Selling for Over Their Asking Price

Remember when it felt like almost every house went for way over asking? In many places, that’s calmed down. Fewer homes are selling for over list price today. Want to know what to expect if you're buying in our market? Let’s talk.

04/23/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

The net worth of a homeowner is 43x greater than that of a renter. Not 2x. Not 5x. Forty-three.

And even if renting feels like the easier move right now, that’s a number that sticks with you – because it shows what’s at stake over time.

Look, I know buying can feel out of reach. But when’s the last time you actually ran the numbers? Because you might be closer than you think.

Now that doesn’t mean you have to buy today. But you should at least know your options and what it would take to get there.

Want to stop renting and start building something for yourself? DM me and come up with a plan together. Your timeline. Your budget. Your future.

04/22/2026

Real Estate Market Insights with Ashleigh

First-time buyers may be starting to catch a bit of a break – and this list shows where.

Zillow just ranked the top 10 markets for first-time buyers this Spring.

And these metros made the list because there are more homes to choose from. There’s slower price growth. And wages are rising in these areas.

That combination is what’s opening the door for some buyers, even with higher mortgage rates.

But what about your city? Even if your metro isn’t on this list, don’t worry. The full list names 50 cities. And even beyond that, there’s opportunity in any market, if you know where to look.

Want to find the best neighborhoods for first-time buyers...

04/22/2026

Newly Repositioned Price Plus Up To 2% Seller Concessions!