Real Estate Information

4 Redlands Court - Sikes Estates - Wichita Falls, TX

Built by Harmon and Holcomb Homes

3 Beds plus office

Virtual Tour: http://www.visualtour.com/showvt.asp?t=2613996&prt=10003

Situated on a quiet cul de sac lot,
this home offers a 3-2-2 floor plan with 2100 square feet of living area.
Masterful brick and stonework grace the exterior of this house.  The stone
entryway opens into a spacious living area, highlighted by a beautiful
fireplace with both hearth and mantel crafted from knotty alder wood and
finished with inlaid granite.  The open kitchen is accented with granite
counters, a granite sink, and an ornate tiled backsplash.  Special features
of the kitchen also include custom cabinets, a pantry, and a decorative
vent-a-hood.  Stainless steel Whirlpool appliances are included.  The
enormous utility room features granite counters and a sink.  The luxurious
master suite comes with rope lighting, tray ceilings, and crown molding.
Distinctive features, such as a built-in safe and a built-in mirrored
jewelry cabinet, accent the master bathroom.  A whirlpool tub is centrally
located within a enormous wrap-around closet.  The backyard is sure to be a
haven in itself, with a spacious covered patio, outdoor fans, and sprinkler
system.  The front beds showcase unique landscaping specifically designed
with North Texas' summer droughts in mind.  Also featured throughout this
home are knotty alder wooden cabinets and doors, crown molding, and
decorative tile work.  With the advanced energy package included with this
house, customers will see tremendous savings on their utilities.

Contact Ashton Gustafson today at 940.691.7355 for a private showing of this wonderful home.

October Pod Cast Is Up!

This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then and we'll discuss the latest staging tips for buying or selling in this upcoming fall market. Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning. Check out www.TheFallsPodCast.com.

Now Is The Time

Rates have NEVER been this low, and inventory has never been this high. Don't let this opportunity pass you by.

http://www.texomahomesource.com/properties - See our listings!

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Every home for sale.

www.LuxuryHomesWF.com - Daily updates on the luxury market.

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Looking to invest? Start here.

Thinking of Selling?

We all want to know what our home is worth in today's economy. See www.TexomaHomeValue.com. Within 24 hours we will get you an updated market analysis for your area.

Make it a great week, and let us know how we may serve you or anyone you may know.

Good Monday morning to you!

Interest Rates and the Dallas Cowboys

What do interest rates and the Dallas Cowboys have in common? Predictability. You never know what they're going to do! We are seeing interest rates bounce between 3.75% and 4.75% on Conventional/FHA/VA 30 year fixed loans. And each day its a new story.

We've shown you this before, but check out my blog entry at www.ImAhappyBuyer.com. Rates are even better than when this blog was written, which means we even a better opportunity right now.

For everything else, see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Inventory

Be sure to check out http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties to see all our current listings. There are so many GREAT homes available at this time and we would love to show them to you or anyone you may know.

TV Show

Be sure to tune into our TV show on Time Warner Cable-Channel 15 this week. Denny and I will discuss current market trends and walk your through many of our current listings.

Good Monday morning to you!

What If?

What if you had the opportunity to purchase a home on a 15 year mortgage, allow us to find you a renter, 15 years from now own the home free and clear, and in 18 years sell the home and have most (if not all) of your child or grandchild's college tuition paid for?

What if you COULD sell your home for what you paid for it (despite what CNN says) and buy another home that is worth 12-18% more than the one you have owned - with the SAME or LESS MONEY PER month?

What if you could take the $1000 per month you are currently spending on rent, and pay less than that each month with an FHA/VA loan on a home worth $130,000?

This is opportunity that lies before all of us. For more details on what is available, check out www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Make it a great week!

Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God. Leo Buscaglia

Thinking About Investing for College?

It is no secret that college cost are only going one way...up! I can show you how $7,000 invested today in a rent house, can turn into $109,000 15 years from now. I'm currently building a portfolio to ease the burden of college expenses when my children leave for school, and I can help you do this too. Of course it all starts at www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. Start looking around at the available homes on the market, and when you are ready - we will be there to serve you.

Listen the the Wichita Falls Market Update

www.TheFallsPodCast.com. This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we'll talk about the top transaction strategies for fall 2011.

Supply and Demand

Our inventory of homes is high and we need more buyers! The buyers that we do have our loving this buying opportunity. Interest rates have never been this low, so it is a great time to capitalize on the market's affordability. Check out www.ImAhappyBuyer.com.

Ashton Gustafson Launches Local Foreclosure Avoidance Campaign

Distressed property expert’s online report updates homeowners who are struggling with mortgage payments in North Texas on solutions to avoid foreclosure.

Wichita Falls, – September 13, 2011 – “Nationwide, one in seven mortgages are headed for foreclosure,” noted Ashton Gustafson of Bishop Realtor Group.  While the statistics in the surrounding Wichita Falls areas are not nearly that high, Gustafson has developed an online report that reviews the increasing priority that major banks and the federal government have placed on giving homeowners viable options to foreclosure.

“Helping to keep homeowners out of foreclosure has become a national priority,” Gustafson says, adding, “it’s important for homeowners who are underwater on their mortgage or overstressed financially to know that none of the parties involved want to see a foreclosure happen. Banks were blindsided by the foreclosure crisis of the past few years, and too many homes have been lost to foreclosure, but the landscape has significantly changed. ”

Several entities within the Federal Government, along with major lenders, have retooled and restaffed in order to more effectively help homeowners to avoid foreclosure.

“Among the most troubling statistics,” Gustafson pointed out, “is the fact that the majority of homeowners who end up in foreclosure never seek the services of a real estate agent or attempt a short sale.”

A short sale occurs when a lender allows a homeowner to sell a property for less than the current mortgage amount owed.

Real estate agents who have received the Certified Distressed Property Expert (CDPE) designation have proactively sought out the most up-to-date expertise and insights to serve clients within the complicated and highly charged distressed property arena. CDPE agents are required to complete several days of intensive training and are held to a high standard of expertise, efficiency and ethics.

“My recent report titled Is Your Mortgage Payment Dragging You Down, provides information every homeowner should know if they are about to or have already missed mortgage payments.” This community resource is available at www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com.

Good Monday morning to you!

What In The World Is Going On?

I don't have the answers for what's going on in the world, but I can help you better understand the local market. For three years we have called the market we are in a "price war and a beauty contest." The truth endures.

Our prices have also remained fairly stable. If you purchased a home for $200,000 five years ago, chances are we can sell it for that today. And this is GREAT news when compared to the rest of country.

For more information on our market, please tune into our show on Time Warner, Channel 15 (Monday, Thursday, Saturday). You can also listen to www.TheFallsPodCast.com.

I'm Ready to Buy!

If you are ready to buy today, you must check out www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. See why over 3,000 local buyers have made this their main site for buying in our local market. Here you will fine GoogleEarth aerial images, virtual tours, and you can create your very own favorites list. Click the request a showing button, and we will meet you there at the time that works for you!

Reputation for Results

In this market, you need a professional. One who knows the market, and how to maneuver through it. If you are looking to buy or sell in the near future, please see www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com. We look forward to working with you one day!

"The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now". Zig Ziglar

Sad You Missed the Federal Tax Credit?

Don't be! Check out my site at www.ImAHappyBuyer.com to see why the interest rates we are seeing today are far more valuable than a tax credit of $8000 last year. We have never seen rates this low. If you or someone you know would like more information or a lender to speak to, please contact me.

Let's Connect

I recently launched www.FollowAshton.com. If you utilize the media of Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, or LinkedIn please take a minute to check out this site.

What's Going On In My Neck of the Woods?

Have you thought about selling lately, but wondering what the market in your neighborhood looks like? Check out www.TexomaHomeValue.com. We will provide you with a market analysis within 48 hours of your submission.

Reality Check

With the stock market losing or gaining 200 points every other day, hurricanes, elections, and foreign turmoil - it can be hard to sift through everything and get the real story of what is going on. For us, we have sold a home nearly every day this month. While the markets can be difficult to navigate these days, we are still making it happen day in and day out. If we can serve you in the days ahead, please let me know. We look forward to that opportunity.

"To succeed...you must be a fugitive from the Law of Averages." Unknown

Good Monday morning to you!

It is hard to believe today is the first day back to school for teachers and students in the Greater Wichita Falls area. I hope you all have had a wonderful Summer - now let's pray for some rain!

Thinking of Selling?

Now that school is in session, you may have selling your home on your radar. If so, check out www.TexomaHomeValue.com.  We will provide you with an analysis of what has gone on in your area and get back to you within 48 hours. Check it out!

I'm Ready to Buy

If you are ready to buy, you must check outwww.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. This has become the fastest growing Real Estate website in our area for buyer. Here you will find Google Earth images, maps, virtual tours, and more! Check it out today!

Behind On Your Mortgage?

I have recently released  a report called "10 solutions for alleviating the stress of an unaffordable mortgage”. This community resource is available atwww.WichitaFallsShortSale.com. In addition to providing more information about the alternatives to foreclosure, the report explains ten foreclosure alternatives that a homeowner can take advantage of like a loan modification or short sale.

Times Like These

In times like these, you do not need an amateur, you need an expert. Our site, www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com showcases all of our happy customers. We hope to serve you with our expertise soon!

“The greatest day in your life and mine is when we take total responsibility for our attitudes. That's the day we truly grow up." John Maxwell

LSC Football Festival - September 17

at Cowboys Stadium

 MSU Mustangs

vs.

Texas A&M Commerce

Game Time - 12 noon

Tailgating begins 10:30 a.m. – Lot 10

Tickets for the festival are available in the MSU Athletics office and cost $25 for adults and $10 for students with identification. Parking passes are also available for $10.  Game tickets are good for each of the three games of the tripleheader, which also features Abilene Christian against North Alabama at 4 p.m. and West Texas A&M vs. Texas A&M-Kingsville at 8 p.m. 

For more information call the Athletics Office at (940)397-4779.

Your Midwestern State University Alumni Association is playing host to a pregame event that will excite sports enthusiasts and spectators alike. The football team, band, and cheerleaders will all be in attendance. Take this opportunity to get connected with other MSU alumni or just huddle up to the dessert stations – you won’t want to miss a single play!

Alumni Association Pregame Mixer

Friday, September 16, 2011

7-9 p.m. Mediterranean Villa

1111 Wet -N- Wild Way, Arlington, Texas  76011

Directly across from Cowboys Stadium

MSU attire requested.  Be Proud. Wear Maroon. Support Your Mustangs.

Your MSU Bookstore will be set up with all the latest hats, shirts, hoodies & more!

 RSVP by 5 p.m. on September 13 - alumrel@mwsu.edu or (940) 397-4121