Ashley B. Garner & Associates

09/21/2026

04/21/2026

19 years ago today was easily the best day of my life. That day I married my girl! From that day forward she has added to my life more than I could’ve ever imagined. Truly grateful our paths crossed that day a long time ago in “North” Myrtle Beach! Love you Allycen. Forever and ever!! ❤️❤️❤️ (and we had the most fun wedding ever! Wrightsville Beach, , , , , Level 5)

01/12/2026

The number of sales transactions and residential real estate and the Pender, Brunswick, New Hanover County Clerk of Courts is virtually the same in 2025 as it was in 2019. However, a major increase in median sales price has led to an over 70% increase in the total dollar volume of sales. In 2019 the median sales price was $256,000 and then 2025 the median sales price was $412,000. Is it sustainable? What does it mean? What are your thoughts?

12/23/2025

Social media is full of people posting their wins, their high returns, and their successes. But if we are being honest, failures happen far more frequently than the highlight reels suggest.

12/19/2025

Navigating Market Downturns: Buying Distressed Assets Now

12/18/2025

About 20 years ago, I found myself in a massive transitional phase. I was coming out of a business deal that simply didn't work. We worked hard, we didn't quit, but ultimately, the math just wasn't there. We were "upside down"—owing the bank far more than the real estate was actually worth.

12/17/2025

I’ve been through it all: bankruptcies, short sales, foreclosures, and the stress of not having enough money to make payroll. I know what it’s like to live on a credit card, praying for the next receivable to come in just so I can survive.

12/16/2025

"I proved to myself that there's a way to figure this out." It was one of the most painful, agonizing, and stressful situations I’ve ever been in, yet looking back, it’s one of my favorites. Why? Because the lesson I learned about persistence was worth more than the money.

12/15/2025

"If you divide 1,000 by too small of a number, it just takes too long."

12/12/2025

It’s simple economics: Supply and Demand. If there is a shortage of supply, prices go up—period. Understanding the housing market is crucial. We explore the dynamics of supply and demand, explaining why prices are continuously rising due to housing shortages.
Learn why now is a critical time for buyers.