Client Reviews
What It Is Like to Work With Ashley
Buying, building, or selling a home in Metro Detroit is one of the biggest moves a family makes. These are the words of the buyers and sellers who trusted Higher Living Real Estate with theirs.
Verified Reviews From Real Clients
Ashley Oshinsky is the founder and Principal Associate Broker of Higher Living Real Estate in Waterford, Michigan, with 18 years in Michigan real estate. She works with growing households across Oakland County, Macomb County, and the wider Metro Detroit area on buying, building, and selling, and holds a 5 star average across more than 100 client reviews. Every review below was left by a client on Google or Facebook. Nothing here is edited or hand picked.
The Reasons Clients Keep Referring Us
Read enough of these reviews and the same four themes come up again and again. They line up with the four steps of the Curated Method that Ashley walks every client through.
The Vision
Clients mention feeling heard first. The process opens with a conversation about goals, budget, timeline, and what is not working in the current house.
The Plan
Sellers point to the home audit, the contractor list, the staging guidance, and pricing built on recent comparable sales in their neighborhood.
The Action
Buyers describe seeing as many homes as it takes with no pressure, plus real help interviewing builders when new construction is the better fit.
The Alignment
Families who buy and sell at the same time talk about closings that were timed so they were never left without a place to live.
Want the full walkthrough? See the Curated Method, or read more about Ashley.
The Person Behind Every Review
I have lived in 15 different places in 30 years. I watched my childhood home go into foreclosure and saw family in the mortgage and real estate business lose everything in 2008. Home has always been more of a feeling than a place for me, and that is exactly why I do this work the way I do.
Every review on this page comes from a family I sat across from at a kitchen table. No two moves look the same, so no two plans should either.
Ashley Oshinsky, Broker & Owner
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Most of our business comes from people who heard about Ashley from someone they trust. If Higher Living helped you buy, build, or sell, a short review makes a real difference for the next household starting out.
Questions About Working With Us
Where can I read verified reviews of Ashley Oshinsky?
Ashley Oshinsky holds a 5 star average across more than 100 client reviews. Those reviews are collected from Google and Facebook and displayed on this page as they are posted. You can also read them directly on the Higher Living Google Business Profile or on the Higher Living Facebook page.
What areas does Higher Living Real Estate serve?
Higher Living Real Estate is based in Waterford, Michigan and works throughout Metro Detroit, including Oakland County and Macomb County. Frequently served communities include Bloomfield Hills, West Bloomfield, Huntington Woods, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Berkley, Troy, Clarkston, Commerce Township, Shelby Township, and Clinton Township.
Does Ashley work with first time home buyers?
Yes. Many of the reviews on this page come from first time buyers. The process starts with a Vision meeting in person or on Zoom to walk through budget, timeline, and what you need in a home before you ever tour a house.
Can Ashley help if I need to sell my current home and buy at the same time?
Yes, and it is one of the situations clients mention most often. The Alignment step of the Curated Method exists to time the sale and the purchase so your family is not left with a housing gap between closings. Options include a possession clause after closing or a short term rental.
Does Higher Living help with new construction?
Yes. When an existing home is not the right fit, Ashley helps clients interview more than one builder, tour spec homes, and compare build packages before committing. Several reviews on this page come from families who ended up building.
How quickly does Ashley respond?
Clients can expect a response within 24 hours on weekdays and by the next business day on weekends for non urgent items. Responsiveness and regular updates are the two things reviewers mention most.
How do I get started?
Call 248-410-7940, or send a message through the contact page. The first step is a short conversation about what you are trying to accomplish and when.
Your Move Is Next
Whether you are outgrowing the house you loved or getting ready to list it, the first conversation is free and there is no pressure to decide anything on the call.