July 2014 MLS Statistics
Monday, August 18, 2014
Here are the details from July 2014. Should you have any questions on this information, please call us at 940.691.7355.
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Wichita Falls Real Estate Report Is Here!
Monday, March 31, 2014
It is here!! The just now published Wichita Falls Annual Real Estate Report is in the marketplace. This terrific, useful data was the brainchild of Ashton who spent countless hours in research of this information. It was made whole by our friend, Patrick Kemp, at Three Leaf Creative. You should be able to access it as an attachment today by clicking here.
The magazine in print will be mailed to 3500 households and will be available from us or at various locations around the city. Call if you seek one.
Spring definitely found us this weekend. It was a gorgeous weekend enhanced by the various trees and flowers in bloom. Did you notice the attractive red bud trees, the colorful tulips, the pear trees, etc. Many gardeners are now planting tomato plants, pepper plants, herbs, etc. Water sources are so vital. Please, let’s all continue to pray for rain.
The March real estate market has been solid, not overwhelming. This type of activity seems like it will be predominant in 2014. That is solid, but not great.
Thank you very much for believing in the Bishop Group. We appreciate all of you.
Information on Capital Gains
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Home Selling 101: Capital Gains
For those who sold their home this year, it's important to understand how selling your home may impact your tax returns, now that tax season is upon us. The following information explains how capital gains work for those who have recently sold a home.
If you sell your primary residence, you may be able to exclude up to $250,000 of gain – $500,000 for married couples – from your federal tax return. To claim the exclusion, the IRS says your home must have been owned by you and used as your main home for a period of at least two out of the five years prior to its sale.
There are a few catches: You also must not have excluded gain on another home sold during the two years before the current sale. However, special rules apply for members of the armed, uniformed and foreign services and their families in calculating the 5-year period.
If you do not meet the ownership and use tests, you may use a reduced maximum exclusion amount. But only if you sold your home due to health, a change in place of employment, or unforeseen circumstances.
An extra perk? If you can exclude all the gain from the sale of your home, you do not report it on your federal tax return. If you cannot exclude all the gain, or you choose not to, you must use Schedule D of Form 1040, Capital Gains or Losses, to report the total gain and claim the exclusion you qualify for.
How about for those with more than one home?
You can exclude the gain only from the sale of your main residence. You must pay tax on the gain from selling any other home. If you have two homes and live in both of them, your main home is usually the one you live in most often.
As a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, I have a wealth of real estate and homeownership information that may be of help to you. Feel free to contact me any time to learn more about this important information, and be sure to forward this article on to any friends or family that may be interested as well.
Sincerely,
| Ashton Gustafson ashton.gustafson@gmail.com Bishop Realtor Group Office: 940-691-7355 Mobile: 940-224-0881 http://www.texomahomesource. |
Watch Ashton and Denny's TV Show!
Friday, August 2, 2013
You can find Ashton and Denny on KFDX Channel 3 every Sunday morning at 10:30 am!
Ashton Gustafson, of Bishop Realtor Group, Wichita Falls, TX, Named a Member of North American “Top 5 in Real Estate Network®”
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Local Realtor Earns Most Prestigious of all Industry Achievements
Reaching the pinnacle of his profession nationally, Ashton Gustafson of Bishop Realty Group was today accepted as a Member of the Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, the most prestigious of all industry achievements.
More than just a sales-driven recognition, the Top 5 in Real Estate Network meets a need that heretofore has never been addressed – helping consumers identify the most professional real estate agents in North America. To qualify, each member must first meet a stringent set of criteria, based upon performance, as well as educational and professional skills and service to the consumer.
The Top 5 Network is carefully selected and managed by RISMedia, which has provided the real estate industry with objective, unbiased news for nearly 30 years, and Pinnacle Quest Consulting, RISMedia's Top 5 management partner.
Verl Workman, the President of Top 5, congratulated Ashton Gustafson for earning this top status within the industry. "Ashton has reached the very highest level of North America's residential real estate industry. Not only are his professional accomplishments extraordinary, he has long been a true champion for homebuyers and sellers in his area. It is a pleasure to welcome Ashton into this elite group of industry leaders."
According to John Featherston, Chairman of RISMedia, the significance of Top 5 in Real Estate is that consumers deserve full transparency regarding all matters related to the real estate transaction, which often begins with the need to select a highly competent, experienced and results-oriented real estate professional. Top 5 in Real Estate has been established to both empower consumers with leading real estate content through Top 5 members, as well as to ensure that consumers are made fully aware that there is a material difference between average and exceptional real estate professionals.
Real estate professional Ashton Gustafson is dedicated to offering unparalleled service to his buyer and seller clients. Having taken the real estate industry by storm—and creating quite a buzz while doing it—Gustafson is known by many as "The HOMEboy," his version of a REALTOR®/real estate agent. Passionate about challenging the status quo and changing the world as we know it, Gustafson is in the early stages of producing world changing real estate, marketing, writing and speaking careers. Gustafson was awarded the Rising Star Award by the Wichita Falls Association of REALTORS® in 2008, named Texoma's Best Realtor in 2012 by the Times and Record News, and has earned the prestigious Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) and Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) designations. Gustafson has been accepted to serve as a member of the Top 5 Advisory Council and, as a 2010 "30 Under 30" Realtor Magazine Honoree, will add tremendous value as more of the younger agents reach the ability to qualify for Top 5 recognition. To learn more, contact Ashton Gustafson at 940-691-7355 or email ashton.gustafson@gmail.com.
For more information on RISMedia's Top 5 in Real Estate Network®, please visit www.top5inrealestate.com or contact Member Services at 203-853-2167 ext. 137.
RISMedia's Top 5 in Real Estate Network® is a membership network of leading real estate professionals providing leading real estate information to consumers. To qualify for recognition in the Top 5 in Real Estate Network, agents must meet specific criteria in five key categories: C-R-E-E-D; Commitment to community; Results; Experience; Education; and Digital Savvy (effective use of information technology.) RISMedia, the leader in real estate information systems, has been providing the industry with news, trends and business development strategies for nearly 30 years through its flagship publication, Real Estate magazine, its leading website, RISMedia.com, and its renowned networking and educational events.
15421 FM 1954 Just Listed
Monday, March 18, 2013
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The finest in country living is found in this gorgeous home built by Ed Routon on 5.67 acres with immaculate grounds. Endless amenities include: 4533 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, workout room, soaring ceilings, crown mouldings, hardwood floors, two living areas, lovely gourmet kitchen study, formal dining, isolated master bedroom with luxury bathroom area and fireplace, Control4 Sound System, utility room, Viking outdoor kitchen, pool with electronic cover, covered patio, 45 X 30 workshop, cellulose foam insulation, worlds of storage, stately entryway, dirtbike trail, and 3 car garage. Located just 5 minutes from Wichita Falls and in Holliday ISD.
Additional Information:
- Built by Ed Routon in 1998
- 5.67 Acres
- 4 bedrooms, 3 living areas, 3 car garage.
- Soaring ceilings and crown mouldings.
- Magnificent hardwood floors.
- Fireplace separates both living areas.
- Gourmet kitchen with worlds or storage within Red Oak cabinets.
- SubZero refrigerator and double oven in kitchen.
- Breakfast area off of kitchen.
- Formal dining and study space off of entry.
- Large master bedroom with fireplace and tall ceilings.
- Storm closet in master bathroom.
- Luxurious master bath with his/her space and closets.
- Workout room located off hallway from kitchen.
- Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 are isolated off of second living area.
- All bedrooms offer wonderful closet/storage space.
- Cedar closet off of 2nd living area.
- Utility room with easy to use space.
- Cellulose foam insulation for the entire home. Very efficient and low utility bills.
- 45 ft X 30 ft shop with 2 levels, concrete floor, insulated walls, and 2-20 power.
- Garage door of shop is 12 ft x 12 ft.
- Dirtbike trail is already in place.
- Incredible gunite pool with electronic cover.
- Stamped concrete in backyard patio and surrounding the pool.
- Storage room and half bath located off of pool for outdoor use.
- Covered patio with speakers for entertaining.
- Control4 Sound System http://www.control4.
com/residential/ - 2 water heaters.
- Propane heat.
- Alarm system.
- Holliday ISD.
ASHTON GUSTAFSON HAS BEEN AWARDED THE CERTIFIED RESIDENTIAL SPECIALIST DESIGNATION BY THE COUNCIL OF RESIDENTIAL SPECIALISTS.
Friday, December 28, 2012
Ashton Gustafson, a Wichita Falls realtor has been awarded the prestigious Certified Residential Specialists, the largest not-for-profit affiliate of the National Association of Realtors.
Realtors who receive the CRS Designation have completed advanced courses and have demonstrated
professional expertise in the field of residential real estate. Fewer than 32,000 realtors nationwide have
earned the credential. Home buyers and sellers can be assured that CRS Designees subscribe to the strict realtor code of ethics, have access to the latest technology and are specialists in helping clients maximize profits and minimize costs when buying and selling a home.
Ashton Gustafson is a Broker/Owner with the Bishop Realtor Group in Wichita Falls. He is a member
of the Wichita Falls Association of Realtors. Ashton also is a board member of Straight Street,
Wichita Falls MPEC, and the Midwestern State University Mustang Club. He authors a daily blog at
www.LTMPblog.com and is the author of the forthcoming book Let the Music Play.
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