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This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we walk through five top tips to selling your home.
Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.
Good morning.
I wanted to make you aware of some changes that have recently happened.
In the last few days, HUD has transferred its online marketplace for its repossessed homes from www.SouthwestAlliance.com to http://hudhomestore.com/HudHome/Index.aspx.
Simply go to the site, and search in Wichita Falls, TX.
We are licensed and capable to serve you in the purchasing of any of these homes. They all have bid deadlines, and there has been some difficulty with the site since its inception.
Nevertheless, we are here to serve if you have any questions.
Ashton Gustafson, e-Pro, CDPE
Owner - Bishop Realtor Group
Realtor Magazine Selected- 30 under 30
From the Wichita County Sheriff's Office re: properties that are going to be sold by the Sheriff's Office. The property that the WFSO sells will be for back taxes. This list can be seen at the website of Perdue Brandon Fielders Collins and Mott, which is the tax attorneys for Wichita County. Their website is www.pbfcm.com. Below are instructions for the tax sales.
The WFSO receive numerous calls regarding foreclosures. The office does not do foreclosure sales. Foreclosures are filed in the County Clerk's Office and the sales are done by the mortgage company, trustee or attorney for the mortgage company.
TAX SALES
1. Tax Sales are held the first Tuesday of the month between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the court house steps on the south side of the building. The address is 900 7th Street, Wichita Falls, TX.
2. The Sheriff's Office nor the Tax Office or Tax Attorney's Office does not print out a list of properties to be sold. A list is posted on the bulletin board in the hallway outside the Sheriff's Office for viewing. Properties for sale are listed in a newspaperpublication for 3 consecutive weeks prior to sale. Properties in Wichita Falls and Electra are published in the Electra Star News. Properties in Iowa Park are published in the Iowa Park Leader and properties in Burkburnett are published in the Burkburnett Star News. These newspapers are published each Thursday. You also may get this information by going to the tax attorney's website atwww.pbfcm.com .
3. All sales are without warranty of any kind. Purchasers receive a Sheriff deed that is without warranty. Bidders should satisfy themselves concerning title and location of the property and improvements on the property including any encroachments prior to bidding. The tax sale is an "as is", "where is", "buyer beware" sale. If you have any questions about specific liens or ownership of the property, you may research the title yourself or through a title company. The Sheriff's Office, Tax Office and Tax Attorney's Office will not do the research for you. The judgments in these cases list the parties included in the tax suit.
4. If you wish to bid on a particular piece of property at the sale, you must first sign in. The Sign- In- Sheet is passed around the morning of the sale for those wishing to bid on properties.
5. A minimum bid will be given at the beginning of the sale of each property. Please do not call the Sheriff's Office, Tax Office or the Tax Attorney's office requesting the minimum bid, as the information will not release until the sale.
6. The successful bidder of a piece of property will need to be at the front desk of the Sheriff's Office before 1:00 p.m. to pay If the successful bidder fails to show up in time to make his/her payment, we will go back on the courthouse steps and re-sale the property. Payment can be cash, cashiers check or money order. NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Once payment is received, the bidder will be issued a receipt for payment. Please do not lose the receipt.
7. The tax attorney's office will prepare the deed which is WITHOUT warranty. Once the Sheriff's Office receives the deeds, they will be signed, and then sent back to the tax attorney's office for distribution. This should take anywhere from 3-6 weeks.
8. It will be up to the purchaser of the property to file the deed with the County Clerks Office.
http://www.talkrealty.com/ashtongustafson - click to listen to January Pod Cast
This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we discuss the top lessons from 2010, and explain what buyers and sellers need to do to get the most out of 2011.
Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.
Good Monday morning to you!
May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!
Even though it is cold, we're still selling them in this market!
And it has been a great year too! See, www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com!
Ashton Gustafson, owner of the Bishop Realtor Group, is proud to bring you the November Real Estate Report for Wichita Falls and North Texas.
This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we'll detail the “Top Four Selling Tips” for getting your home sold in a competitive market!
See link below for information.
http://www.talkrealty.com/ashtongustafson - Pod Cast
Local Agent Receives Training to Effectively Counsel Real Estate Investors, Provide Wealth-Building Strategies
Austin, TX– (10-30-10) – Ashton Gustafson of the Bishop Realtor group in Wichita Falls has earned the prestigious Certified Investor Agent Specialist™ (CIAS) Designation, having completed extensive training to understand the different real estate investor types, and the investment opportunities, financing options and calculations needed to provide solutions for each.
The five real estate investor types include: First-Time Investors, Move-Up Investors, Portfolio Investors, Performance Investors, and Rehab and Resell Investors. “For decades, investing in real estate has proven to be a consistent and stable way for individuals to build wealth,” Gustafson said. “Real estate investment supports a number of industries, including construction, retail and professional services, and is a strong way to energize and increase investment in our local economy.”
Over the past 12 months, investment and second-home properties comprised more than $300 billion in sales, representing approximately 19 percent of all residential real estate transactions. In addition, in market conditions affected by mortgage industry challenges, 48 percent of investors made all-cash purchases.
“As markets face the challenges of distressed properties and a difficult economy, real estate investors have the opportunity to find productive deals while helping communities stabilize,” Gustafson said. “Investors provide much needed liquidity to the market, decrease vacancy rates, improve neighborhoods, and present solutions for homeowners who need to sell.”
With the CIAS Designation training, Gustafson will help Wichita Falls-area residents build wealth through real estate investment, and homeowners facing foreclosure find potential buyers for their properties. Today, millions of homeowners are either delinquent on their mortgages or in the foreclosure process. One potential solution for homeowners in this situation is a short sale, in which the lien holder accepts a sale price of the home that is less than the mortgage amount owed. Increasingly, real estate investors are facilitating this solution.
“When it comes to properties that actually end up in foreclosure,” Gustafson added, “up to 30 percent of them can’t close conventionally. Investors are often the only ones who can buy them.” The Distressed Property Institute provides live and online CIAS Courses to train real estate professionals how to address the needs of all real estate investors.
For more information about the CIAS Designation, visit www.cias.com.
Good Monday morning.
Well, the Cowboys won...so we should all be on our way to a great week! If Romo and the Boys kept you from getting out yesterday to see an open house, go to www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. Here you can find every home within your criteria, see virtual tours, view Google Earth images, and create a favorites list.
One of our Values is Rapid Response. The Real Estate business, like every industry, is now changing daily. You want your answers and information faster than ever. With our Internet creations, nearly every question you have has an answer that can be found in mere seconds. The markets will continue to change and we will continue to rapidly respond.
Wondering what's out there? www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.
What is my home worth? www.TexomaHomeValue.com
Having mortgage problems? www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com
Are there any repos? www.TexasBankOwned.com
Should I buy now? www.ImAHappyBuyer.com
Who is this Ashton guy? www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com
Are you hungry??????? www.DinnerIsOnAshton.com
You were born to win...make it a great week. If I can serve you in any way, please let me know.
"In times of change learners inherit the earth; while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists." Eric Hoffer
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!
What a nice change of pace to have some cool weather and rain. I hope it found your yard, as it did mine.
Do you know someone looking to buy? Please forward them THE BEST home finder site @ www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.
Thinking of selling? We'll give you a quick analysis of what your home may bring in this market. www.TexomaHomeValue.com
If we can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know.
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