Real Estate Information Archive

Happy Labor Day to you!

Its hard to believe that September marks two-thirds of the year being behind us. As we finish up the final third, our firm looks to finish strong and re-write the record books in what has been a very volatile time.

If you get a chance, listen to this month's Pod Cast @ www.TalkRealty.com/AshtonGustafson. My focus here is buying NOW. If you are at a place in life where you can invest, now is the time. The more rentals in your portfolio, the more you will succeed in the coming years. Rates have one way they can go....up. And when they go up, the consumer's payments become higher, and the market's demand for rentals becomes very high.

Don't forget our other sites:

www.TexomaHomeValue.com -  Looking to sell?

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - The Falls' own buyer's site.

I wish you all the best today - call me if I can do anything for you.

Ashton,

Good Monday morning to you!

Local Market News

Local lenders this last week locked in my clients with 15 year rates @ 3.75% - no points paid. That is unbelievable - remember, www.ImAHappyBuyer.com to see just how GREAT these rates are.
The Prairie

If you have not taken the short drive out to The Prairie Development, please do. The Prairie is a residential green development located  just 10 minutes from Wichita Falls, Texas off of FM 1954 on Decker Road. It consists of 200+ acres with 28 available home sites made up of five to seven acres each. See www.ThePrairieWF.com for more information.

Ashton's View

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese Proverb.

So true. I find this Proverb very insightful, in regards to Real Estate and Real Estate Investment. Think about it...we have never seen interest rates like we have right now (affordability). Furthermore, there has never been more inventory available for sale (opportunity). You may not be looking to invest today, but I encourage everyone to start thinking about it. One of my goals is to have as many people I know increase their wealth, and understand the beauty of owning income producing properties. How predictable, stable, and profitable do you want your future to be income stream? If you're interested, let's talk about planting a tree soon.

Don't forget www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Make it a great week!

Ashton Gustafson, e-Pro, CDPE
Owner - Bishop Realtor Group
Realtor Magazine Selected- 30 under 30

Good Monday morning to you!

Texas Ranch Roundup

One of the finest traditions our community has is the Texas Ranch Roundup. This 2 day event allows us all to revisit the historical ranching heritage of Texas and the true working cowboy. This event will be August 20-21 @ MPEC. I have 2 tickets that I'm going to give away. All you have to do is email me Ashton@BishopRealtors.com with Ranch Roundup in the subject line and attach your Name, Number and Address. Good luck! For ticket information call the K.Y.C. box office at (940)716-5555 or www.wfmpec.com.

AG Referral Program - www.DinnerIsOnAshton.com

By referring your friends to myself or the Bishop Realtor Group, you could receive dinner for 4 at Salt and Pepper, Pasquals, or the restaurant of your choice.  Do you have friends, family or co-workers who may be interested in selling their home or even buying a new home in the next 6 months? Please send us the contact information of referrals that may be looking to buy or sell in the near future. And go to www.DinnerIsOnAshton.com for more information!

Foreclosure Answers

Today, nearly 1 out of every 6 homeowners in America is behind on mortgage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now more than ever, it's important to identify your options. Foreclosure can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future can be salvaged. Through my experience handling distressed properties, I've found that homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. I have created this site, www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com,  to help you understand the possible solutions to foreclosure, as well as provide a detailed explanation of short sales, which may be the best course of action for some homeowners.

If there is anything else I can do for you or someone you may know this week, please let me know!

Make it a great week!

"Find what you do well and perfect it." David L. Cook

Good Monday morning to you!

A summer tradition has begun in Wichita Falls and its called LIVE @ THE LAKE. Every Thursday evening from 6:00 - 7:30, a local artist will perform at the Museum and Art Center by Sikes Lake. This week it will be myself and my good friend Kevin Rhine taking the stage. Beverages are provided by Falls Distributing and pizza is provided by The SPOT. If you're free this Thursday evening, please come by and enjoy a great time...oh, and don't forget a lawn chair!

Now back to Real Estate.....

You may have seen my blog, "I'm a Happy Buyer" last week. If not, take a look @ www.ImAHappyBuyer.com. This is a great visual of just how terrific these current interest rates are.

Also, www.LuxuryHomesWF.com has now launched. This is a FREE service to help area home buyers view the finest homes Wichita Falls has to offer, the minute they hit the market. Your first email will list all homes currently for sale that meet your search criteria. Then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. I look forward to unlocking the door to spectacular real estate on your behalf.

And remember our other sites for fast answers:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - every home for sale in our area.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - thinking of selling?

Make it a great week!

"Focused intensity over time multiplied by God creates unstoppable momentum." Dave Ramsey

Good Monday morning to you!

I wrote a blog this week that can be read at www.ImAHappyBuyer.com. This shows just how significant the savings can be with these interest rates we are seeing.

3.875% 15 year fixed and 4.25% 30 year fixed were available this past week with our local lenders! That should make all of us interested, Happy Buyers!! See www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com and see where you could invest today.

The Prairie

I also have the privilege to market a new Green-Sustainable residential development, called The Prairie. 

The Prairie is a 200-acre development in Archer County near Wichita Falls, Texas, whose goal is to maintain and enhance the beauty and ecological processes of the restored mixed prairie native to this region of the United States. The large lot community embraces green building concepts and promotes the conservation of energy, land, water, and resources thorough appropriate site and building design, construction, and maintenance. The principles that guide The Prairie’s development includes minimizing land disturbances, protecting natural resources, optimizing solar orientation, using storm water runoff on-site, creating neighborhood connectivity, developing passive recreation areas, and managing the restored prairie.

The community is a comprehensive neighborhood of streetscapes, quality built residences, and related site improvements that reflect an elegant but casual outdoor lifestyle. The development, as a whole, is designed to respect The Prairie landscape. In addition, each building and lot stands on its own design merit and contributes to the desired neighborhood character. Thus, the compatibility, long-term quality, and appreciation of value of the original investments and the overall community are optimized. Each proposed new home addition or improvement, including site improvements and landscaping, is designed and reviewed for consistency and/or compatibility with the appropriate character outlined in the Sustainable Guidelines. See www.ThePrairieWF.com for more information.

If I can answer any questions or be of service this week, please let me know.

Make it a great week!

PS - I love this week's quote.

"Your positive energy and vision must be greater than anyone's and everyone's negativity. Your certainty must be greater than everyone's doubt." Quote from The Energy Bus by Jon Gordon

Good Monday Morning to you!

Did you know that 15 year rates hit below 4% last week? That is the lowest the market has EVER seen. When you stop and consider how inexpensive mortgages have become, it comes as no surprise to see more investors entering the rental market, just to take advantage of this incredible financing that's available for a 30 year loan.

We encourage our clients to take advantage of these rates while they're here, because they won't be around for long.

Right now, they can save A LOT! For instance, let’s say that a buyer takes out a $200,000 home loan at a rate of 4.75 percent. Their monthly repayment will be about $1,042 a month for the principle and interest, which is more than $200 less per month than borrowers are paying on a 6.5 percent loan taken out just a few years ago. Over the course of the mortgage term, today’s home buyer will save $80,000! That's 8 times more than the home buyers tax credit.

If we can help you today, please give us a call. And remember our site for home buyers @ www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

And don't forget, www.AshtonIsMyHOMEboy.com - the source for Wichita Falls Real Estate news and updates.

Make a difference.

Good Monday morning to you!

I hope you and yours had great Father's Day.

I rarely use phrases like "the best", but this market right now has THE BEST interest rates we have ever seen, and I believe THE BEST home inventory we have ever seen. I saw 15 year fixed rates with local lenders this week hit 4%...that is unreal!!!

See below for some of our listings, and view all of them @ http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties

If you would like to preview any of these properties, please call one of my team members:

Marc McCown - 940.704.0541 - marc@bishoprealtors.com

Ricardo Sandoval - 940.782.4663 - ricardo@bishoprealtors.com

Lauren Wuthrich - 940.733.4633 - lauren@bishoprealtors.com

And remember our other sites:

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Create a favorites list!!

Make it a great week, and call us if we can serve you in any way.

"Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it." David Jordan

Looking for a new home in Wichita Falls?

See www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Fast. Easy. Automatic. FREE!

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com is a FREE service to help area home buyers find their dream home. Your first email will list all homes currently for sale that meet your search criteria. Then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. Fill out the form below and start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy!

Remember to use the site to select homes into your favorites account too!

If we can serve you in any other way, please let us know.

Good Monday morning to you!

Like I said last week, we are looking to add homes with pools to our inventory. If you or anyone you may know is looking to sell their home this summer (pool or no pool) please let us know. With 30 year fixed rate mortgages under 5%, this summer should be a great market!

I have also said that this is the best inventory of homes we've ever had-and the truth endures. See http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties for every home we have available at this time.

And remember our sites for fast answers:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Info on any home for sale.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - FREE Market Analysis on your home.

www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com - Mortgage Problems?

If we can do anything else to serve you or anyone you know this week, please let me know.

"He who sweats in peace, does not bleed in war." Doc Rivers

This is a must see in Quail Springs. Watch the video above. If you or anyone you know is looking for a new construction, 0 lot line home in Wichita Falls, TX - this is it!

If we can set up a time for you to view this home or any others, please call us @ 940.691.7355.

If this is not within your criteria - see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - create a favorites list, and let us know when a good time is for us to show you property.