Real Estate Information Archive

Wichita Falls and North Texas, now is the time to act. The tax credit is set to expire on April 30, 2010. You must be in contract by this date.

We have never seen such a great inventory of homes - www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. 

If we can help you get pre-qualified, please let us know. Call us @ 940.691.7355.

If you would like to set up a time to view any home for sale, see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Also, repeat buyers may qualify for up to a $6500 tax credit - call us for details here as well.

Friends, family, and clients - would be honored to have your vote for Realtor Magazine's top 30 agents under the age of 30. See link below - voting ends March 29, 2009. Thanks again! Ashton

http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/30under30/2010/3030_2010_gustafson

Good Monday morning to you!

We got to experience moments of Spring here and there this week, speaking in terms of weather. We had a huge Spring experience this week in terms of Real Estate. Currently, we've got 12 pending contracts with just 8 days into March. However, this market continues to be a price war and a beauty contest.

We just posted the podcast for March. Click this link to listen in: http://talkrealty.com/ashtongustafson

SPOTLIGHT HOME OF THE WEEK - 5110 Lake Wellington

3 bed + office. Just reduced to $299,900, this is a stunning Wachsman built home in Lake Wellington Estates. This home has it all: Lovely open kitchen, open floor plan, handsome office space, 3 car garage, hardwoods throughout, and large master bath. This home defines "move in ready." Call us today @ 940.691.7355 for an appointment to preview.

REMEMBER THESE SITES:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Looking to buy?

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of selling?

www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com - Behind on mortgage?

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Investing?

Hope all is well. 

May we all live great stories this week.

Ashton

Owner - Bishop Realtor Group                                                

Good Monday morning to you!

Did you know that the Federal Tax Credit for 1st Time Home Buyers and Existing Home Owners is set to expire at the end of April? If you or someone you know has buying a home on their "to-do" list for 2010, now is the time. Interest rates are at historic lows and our local lenders have money to lend. See www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com for information or to make an appointment to view any home for sale in our area.

Great Buy of the Week - 5127 Rock Point - $79,500

This 3 bed 1.5 bath home in Meadowlake is the perfect home for the 1st Time Home Buyer, Newlywed, or small family. Recent paint and crown molding can be found on the inside. The backyard is also complete with a newly installed covered patio and a great shop with power. Call us today @ 940.691.7355 for an appointment to preview.

Word on the Street - Short Sales

Through my experience handling distressed properties at Bishop Realtor Group, I've found that homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. I have created the site, www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com to help everyone 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.

You will also notice that I'm offering a FREE Report to explain options to help one decide on a course of action. The idea of losing a home can be overwhelming, and I feel it is vital for everyone to have all the facts necessary to make an informed decision.

As an agent with the CDPE® Designation, I have a strong and unique appreciation of the factors affecting the market, and know that there are options available to you.

If you would like to know more about your options, please call me at (940) 224-0881. I am here to help … in any way I can.

Quote of the Week

To sensible men, every day is a day of reckoning.  ~John W. Gardner

Let's live great stories this week,

Ashton

Good Monday morning to you!!!!

Remember that if you or someone you know is looking to buy and get the first time Home Buyer's Tax Credit, they need to be in contract by the end of April and close by the end of June.

This also goes for the $6500 Tax Credit for current home owners. Some have asked about details on this issue. They are as follows:

Its been a great year thus far for the Bishop Team. If we can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let us know.

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - For Buyers

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Investing?

www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com - Mortgage problems?

"Dreams pass into the reality of action. From the actions stems the dream again; and this interdependence produces the highest form of living." Anais Nin

Click here to listen to Ashton Gustafson and Denny Bishop on the Rise and Shine Show with Joe Tom White.

www.riseandshine.texomacountry.com/2010/01/22/friday-january-22-2010.aspx    

Good Monday morning to you!

What an eventful few days we've had here in The Falls...10 inches of snow and it stuck!!! This has definitely been a week I will never forget, and may never see again.

But here we are. In a few short days, 2009 will be over...and what a year it has been. We've seen the stock market rally back to near all time highs, numerous decisions being made in D.C. that will affect all industries, unemployment near all time highs - every day a new surprise on the front page of all our papers. It has surely been a up and down, "yen and yang" year.
 
I saw most of this coming in October '08. I made the decision January 1 to work harder than ever, get to work an hour early and stay an hour late, and do whatever it took to insure successful Real Estate endeavors for my clients in 2009. And that we did - up over 20% from the year prior.

So how do you measure a year? Click here to see how I have.

How do you measure a year? from Ashton Gustafson on Vimeo.

Happy New Year and thank you, thank you, thank you.

God Bless,

Ashton

Good Monday Morning to you!

The Autumn weather the last few days has been beautiful, and it looks like this week will offer the same.

See link below for this week's video update.

Remember these sites:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - For Buyers

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - For Sellers

www.TalkRealty.com/AshtonGustafson - Market Update

If I can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know.

"Many of life's failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up." Thomas Edison

Good Monday morning to you and Happy Labor Day!

Its hard to believe that we are now 2/3 into 2009. 1st Time Home Buyers now have roughly 90 days to find a home and close before the Tax Credit expires. I saw rates this week hit 5.25% FIXED for 30 Years with local lenders this week - its time to capitalize on this opportunity.

And don't forget my Stimulus Package for buyers! I have negotiated discounts with numerous local vendors to make your next move affordable and stress free. Call or email me if you would like more details.

I hope you and yours have a great Labor Day Holiday - and if you're free this Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00, Kevin Rhine and I will be playing the Summer Music Series @ The Museum at Sikes Lake - should be a great time!

Need quick answers in regards to Real Estate? Remember these sites:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - For Buyers

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - For Sellers

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Foreclosed Properties

www.talkrealty.com/AshtonGustafson - Market Update

"Never will I be of concern that my goals are too high, for it is it not better to aim my spear at the moon and strike only an eagle than to aim my spear at the eagle and strike only a rock?" Og Mandino

Good Monday morning to you!

This past week was favorable for rates as we saw many local lenders offer rates again below 5.375 on a 30 year fix.

I encourage you to listen to my Pod Cast this month to hear about many things affecting the Real Estate sector.
Here I discuss the 1st Time Home Buyer Tax Credit and other useful information.
Click www.TalkRealty.com/AshtonGustafson to listen.

Have you thought about investing? I've found many great buys lately that would make great rentals.
Click www.TexasBankOwned.com to have them sent to you each Wednesday.

Wondering about the homes for sale in your neighborhood? You can find them all at my buyer's only site.
Click www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com for every home for sale in the Greater Wichita Falls MLS.

If I can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know - I'm here to help.

"Where there is charity and wisdom, there is neither fear nor ignorance." Francis of Assisi