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Upon graduating from Weber State University, Ashley Wolthuis attended the Universitat Jaume in Castellon, Spain where she obtained her Master’s Degree in Development Studies. Today Ashley is a second-generation Certified Residential appraiser and owner of Element Appraisal, as well as an author for national real estate publications. She is an award-winning real estate agent with RE/MAX Associates

and was the recipient of the Ogden Connection 2021 and 2022 "Ogden's Favorite Realtor" award, Weber County Connection 2022 "Weber County's Favorite Realtor" award, the NWAOR Top 250 Realtor Award, the RE/MAX Chairman Club award, RE/MAX Hall of Fame, and a three-time winner of Indie Ogden's "Ogden's Best Realtor" award. Ashley is currently the co-Chair of the Board of Governors for the National Association of Appraisers and is the former President of the Utah Coalition of Appraisal Professionals (UTCAP).

07/30/2026

The house the Cold War left behind.

Built in 1964 with over sized windows, vaulted ceilings, dramatic pass-through stone fireplace, this is timeless architecture at its finest.

If you have been in this home you know how truly unforgettable it is, with surprise features such as an interior 2 story waterfall, a safe room and interior shooting range.

The garage is over 1,160 SF, heated with plumbing, floor drains, and both front and rear overhead garage doors.

The landscaping is wild and lush and includes a fresh water spring that could be turned into an amazing focal feature of the yard. And with 1.38 acres you have room to do a lot with your yard.

A house like this is more than just a listing, it’s an experience. So experience the house in its original era, and scan the QR code to hear a custom playlist of the greatest hits from the years it was built.

Not just a house. This is a whole mood. Enjoy it with the sound turned up.

🏠 5273 Wi******er Lane, Ogden
MLS 2175416
5,707 Square Feet
5 Bedrooms, 3.1 Bathrooms
1.38 Acres
Offered at $1,065,000 by Ashley Wolthuis at REMAX Associates

07/29/2026

1964 changed everything.

Arguably one of the most pivotal years in US history made us all view everything differently; music, international relations, pop culture and what it meant to be American.

And in Ogden, a home was built that bucked convention, and still refuses to look like anything else on the market.

Vaulted wood ceilings, walls of glass, a 2 story indoor waterfall, and a few other Cold War era surprises you will have to see for yourself.

This home will be listed tomorrow and trust me, it’s timeless.

07/21/2026

This house deserved its own Netflix miniseries.

There were twists, Unexpected obstacles and
a rotating list of characters and story lines that felt like they came straight out of a drama.

Good developers, bad developers, ranchers that made “Yellowstone” look like a series for toddlers, shady state senators, neighbor drama, and lovely Buddhist monks; they all had their scenes.

But here’s what didn’t happen…

We didn’t panic.
We didn’t chase the price down.
We didn’t quit.
And my clients and I never stopped believing in our end goal.

It would have been easier to just lower the price. I was told by so many agents to just slash the price and walk away. But I knew the true value of the property and was not going to let my clients miss out on several hundreds of thousands of dollars to make my job easier.

I don’t come to work expecting it to be easy, I come to work prepared to win for my clients.

Today it officially closed at FULL PRICE.

Sometimes the hardest transactions teach you the most about patience, strategy, and keeping everyone focused on the finish line.

Sean and Shannon, thank you for trusting me. It was a big ask when I advised you to stay strong on our path. But the outcome was just as we planned for!

07/19/2026

I need your input! I’m working on a project and I need to know, what are your favorite features in your yard, or the yard you dream about?

They can be big features like a pool or pickleball courts, or something less obvious like engineered drip lines that eliminate over head sprinklers. Is it the hammock in a quiet corner, or the plants you liberated from your grandparent’s garden to always remind you of them?

Whatever it is that brings you the most happiness, I’d love to hear about it.

07/17/2026

I did hear from him again. He called me with a, “Do you even know who I am?” Pretty sure we can all agree that if you have to ask that, you are in fact not that important.

Unfortunately he was unable to get me banned from doing appraisals in Cache Valley. I was really hoping to avoid those January inspections in Plymouth when it’s -10 outside, but here we are.

Color me surprised when the following year this agent lost his license. The state must not have known who he was either.

Why is lead based paint a big deal?

- lead based paint was banned in 1978. So any home built in 1978 or earlier will always be treated as if it has lead paint. Even if tests show it doesn’t have any.

- for FHA and VA loans, any chipped or peeling paint has the be removed from the property. This includes paint chips from the ground as lead leaches into the soil and water supply around the house.

- some lead paint tasted sweet. Children would eat the paint chips as it tasted like candy.

- Elevated blood lead levels in children have decreased by over 90% since these banns on lead took place.

- while appraisers don’t make the rules, we have to point out defects in a property, and often it’s to better protect the home owners and public.

If you ever have questions about lead based paint, or other things that could impact your home, let me know. Always happy to answer questions.

07/16/2026

North Ogden living with the mountains and trail system right outside your door.

This solid home offers 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, a flexible den, a brand new roof, an oversized garage with workshop area, and a shed in the fully fenced yard, complete with power for all your hobby needs. The North Ogden Canal Trail can be accessed from their yard, and the composite deck makes the most of those stunning views.

This house will not last long! You can see this house during an open house hosted by Don Patton on Saturday from 1-3 pm or call me for a private showing. But act fast, this one is priced to sell quick at $473,000.

07/10/2026

This brand new, custom-built Knollwood condo just closed and it’s so pretty!

Exceptional custom design, panoramic valley views, floor plan designed by the buyers just steps from multiple hiking trails.

It’s an incredible home in an equally incredible East Ogden location.

07/03/2026

Patriotism isn’t blind agreement. It’s the courage to protect what is good and to stand up for what we must make better.

I love this country enough to celebrate her, challenge her, and protect the freedom that makes both possible.

Because this country, and the belief in liberty and justice for all, is worth fighting for.

Happy 250th, America. 🇺🇸

🎇 p.s. If you light our mountains on fire with fireworks this weekend the Founding Fathers will be SO disappointed in you. Just keep that in mind.

07/02/2026

Think you can’t buy a home in Riverdale for under $400,000?

Think again.

1019 W 4300 S, Riverdale

🛏️ 4 Bedrooms
🛁 2 Bathrooms
🌳 Fully Fenced Yard
💵 $395,000

Showings don’t start until July 5th, so get your ducks in a row and be prepared to act quick before everyone else walks through that door.

Reach out for more info or to schedule a showing.

☎️ 801-391-8503

06/01/2026

Just because it’s Monday doesn’t mean we don’t have anything to look forward to…

The weekend will be here before we know it, and weekends in Utah means there’s always something happening!

Here are this weekend’s selections, in addition to the regularly scheduled rounds of farmer’s markets.

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Ogden, UT
84403

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