Real Estate Information Archive

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 morning to you on this Christmas Eve!

Its a white Christmas here in The Falls...very rare, but a beautiful thing to see.

Below you will see this year's videos of all the comments that are clients gave us in regards to their experience working with Ashton. If we can serve you in your Real Estate needs in 2010, please let us know @ ashton@bishoprealtor.com .

 Enjoy and Merry Christmas.

That's What They Said. from Ashton Gustafson on Vimeo.

Ashton's clients speak out on their Real Estate experience.

Good Monday morning to you!

Who says December isn't busy???? Its looking like we could be having one of our best December's ever - and, with most of this activity looking to close in January and February, 2010 is already posting sales on the board!

This market, however, continues to be a price war. We are coaching our sellers to be as aggressive as they can in their pricing - the inventory of homes grows each day, and buyers are very price sensitive. But think of it this way - 2 years ago a buyer could purchase a $150,0000 home @ 6.5% for 30 years with a monthly principal and interest payment of $948 - today, the same buyer can purchase a home for $180,000 @ 4.75% for $938/month.

I says this to encourage both buyers and sellers...Sellers, this is a 20% increase in affordability...sell your home today, and move up - you'll be glad you did in the years to come. Buyers, with rates at a 38 year low and below 5% this an incredible time move from your apartment or rental.

Remember, our sites:

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TexomaHomeValue.com- Looking to Buy?

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Thinking of investing?

www.TexomaForeclosure.com - Problems with your mortgage?

I want to wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. May you rest and relax well this week.

^"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us..." John 1:14

Good morning. Have you planned on going to open houses today in or around Wichita Falls? In all reality, we offer open houses 24 hours a day for our Wichita Falls listings. Today I am having 80 open houses!!! 80???? Yes, online that is - and you can view them at any time. See www.texomahomesource.com/Properties. 

Please let me know if you would like to preview any of these in person or if I can answer any questions for you.

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Investor's Site

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TexomaForeclosure.com - Having trouble with your mortgage?

Good Monday morning to you!

I just returned from a conference with 200 of the top agents in the country. Its always good to be around the best of the best, and I hope to put to use the knowledge learned for my current and future clients.

One thing to keep in mind at this time is investing in an income producing piece of Real Estate. I feel its the perfect storm - low rates and a good amount of inventory. When these rates swing upward (and they will), the lease market is going to be on of the best we've ever seen. Let me know if you would like to discuss some possibilities for yourself in this matter.

Also, I've launched a new site. Know someone that is having a hard time with their mortgage? They may qualify for a "short sale". A short sale is when the lender will accept less than what is owed on the mortgage. If someone you know would like to explore the possibility of a short sale for their property, avoid foreclosure, and potentially save their credit rating, please forward the link below.  http://www.texomaforeclosure.com/ 

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

The greatest discovery of my generation is that man can alter his life simply by altering his attitude of mind.James Truslow Adams

See video below for an update on the Wichita Falls MLS Statistics for October 2009.

83% of the market sold was under $180,000 in the month of October for the Greater Wichita Falls area. There was a total of 118 sales, 67 of which were between $70,000 and $180,000. We can see that the 1st Time Home Buyer market is staying fairly strong and will probably continue to do so into 2010.

Upper end homes continue to be sluggish, offering great opportunities for buyers.

Interest rates also hit the lowest we've seen in a long time - 4.25% fixed for 15 years with a FICO score of over 740. These rates will not stay here long-term.

For more information or to have questions answered, email Ashton @ ashton@bishoprealtors.com.

Good morning to you!

Below you will find this week's list of available foreclosed/bank owned properties in Wichita Falls. Please let me know if I can set up a time for you to preview any of these.

4803 Shenandoah - $130,000 - 4 bed - 2 bath - 0 Lot Line - Needs carpet and paint. Bid deadline is Nov 12 @ 11:59 pm.

4822 Rhea Road - $105,300 - Just reduced nearly $12,000 - 3 bed - 2 bath - 1729 square feet.

1701 Tilden - $123,000 - 2000 sq ft - 4 bed - 2 bath -with back apartment.

1708 Tilden - $74,250 - reduced from $105,930 - 4 bed - 2 baths - 274 square feet.

4918 Silvercrest - $258,500 - 4 bed - 3 bath - 3 garage. Great home near the stadium in Swest Wichita Falls.

2304 Doris - $93,900 - Near Sheppard Air Force Base - 4 bed - 2 bath.

1579 Singleton - $137,500 in Edgemere - 4 bed - 2 bath

The data relating to real estate for sale on this website comes in part from the Wichita Falls Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service. Information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Email me at ashton.gustafson@gmail.com to set up a time to preview any of these. Subscribe to a weekly list @ www.TexasBankOwned.com

Ashton covers not only Wichita Falls, but also Burkburnett and Iowa Park. Tune in below to the first episode of Ashton's Real Estate On the GO.....

See all Wichita Falls, Burkburnett, Iowa Park, and Sheppard Air Force Base homes @ www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com

Looks like there are some great buys this week. Let me know if I can set up a time for you or anyone you may know to preview the homes below.

4918 Silvercrest - $258,500 - 4 beds - 3 baths - 3 garage

4822 Rhea Road - $117,000 - 3 bed - 2 bath - 2 garage. Bid deadline is daily @ 11:59 pm.

1701 Tilden - $123,000 - 4 bed - 2 baths - Backyard Apartment - Just reduced $26,000.

2907 Lawrence - $43,900 - 3 bed - 2 bath

4803 Shenandoah - $130,000 - 2251 square feet - 4 Bed - 2 Bath - 2 Garage - Bid deadline is November 12 @ 11:59 pm.

Hope all is well and I look forward to hearing from you.

Good morning to you!

I've found 3 foreclosures this week, and they all look like true opportunities. Most foreclosures we see in our market are low end and in pretty bad shape...these are not. See below for the ones available at this time. If you know anyone in the market or have a desire to preview any of these, please let me know.

4918 Silvercrest - $258,500 - 4 beds 3 baths - 3 garage

4822 Rhea Road - $117,000 - 3 bed - 2 bath

2946 Lavell - $46,000 - 2 bed - 1 bath

Please call or email with any questions about how these can be previewed or aquired.

To subscribe to our foreclosure email list, see www.TexasBankOwned.com

Have a great week.