This is a must see in Quail Springs. Watch the video above. If you or anyone you know is looking for a new construction, 0 lot line home in Wichita Falls, TX - this is it!

If we can set up a time for you to view this home or any others, please call us @ 940.691.7355.

If this is not within your criteria - see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - create a favorites list, and let us know when a good time is for us to show you property.

Good Monday morning to you!

The heat has arrived. We broke the 100 degree mark last week, and it looks like its here to stay. If you or someone you know is looking to sell their home that has a pool, please let me know . We have had quite a few people looking for homes with pools, and the market inventory is quite low. See www.TexomaHomeValue.com where I can give you an idea of what your home may bring at this time.

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Our current inventory is one of the best I've ever seen.

See http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties for everything we have on the market.

Also, see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com to view everything the market has available.

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Make it a great week, and please let me know if we can serve you or anyone you may know.

"Can anything be so elegant as to have few wants, and to serve them one's self?"  ~Ralph Waldo Emerson

Myth Buster:

Myth: Seller Financing is no longer allowed in Texas

Fact: Seller financing is still allowed in virtually all real estate transactions.

However, as of May 31, 2010, if a seller is financing a one-to-four-family residential transaction other than his primary homestead or a sale to a family member, he must be licensed as a residential mortgage loan originator (RMLO). In other words, transactions involving investment property, second homes, and vacation homes require licensure as a RMLO.

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Midwestern State Men's Basketball Camp

2010 Summer Boys Basketball Camps

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE IN EACH SESSION!
REGISTER TODAY!

Go to http://www.mustangbasketballcamps.com/summer-boys-basketball-camps.cfm

June 7-11 Individual Skills Camp Session 1 (Boys Ages 6-17) Intense basketball experience to develop skills and have FUN! Ages 6-8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $80 includes Camp T-Shirt, Camp Ball, and Awards Ages 9-17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $160 Includes Camp T-Shirt , Camp Ball, and Awards (Bring your own lunch)

July 12-16 Individual Skills Camp Session 2 (Boys Ages 6-17) Intense basketball experience to develop skills and have FUN! Ages 6-8 9:00 am - 12:00 pm $80 includes Camp T-Shirt, Camp Ball, and Awards Ages 9-17 9:00 am - 4:00 pm $160 Includes Camp T-Shirt, Camp Ball, and Awards (Bring your own lunch)

July 30-31 Mustang Shooting Camp Shooting Skill Improvement & Competitive Games Ages 6-17 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Friday 30th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Saturday 31st $70 includes Camp T-Shirt and Awards

ALL CAMP INSTRUCTION BY HEAD COACH
GRANT MCCASLAND, MSU COACHING STAFF, AND FORMER / CURRENT MSU PLAYERS

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE SO REGISTER ONLINE TODAY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Tres Segler 940-397-4775 msubasketballcamp@gmail.com

Tax Free Weekend For Energy Star Appliances

Shelley Childers
schilders@cbs7.com
CBS 7 News
May 29, 2010

Odessa, TX - Thanks to a government program, this weekend is a great time to save some green, while going green, when purchasing that new appliance for your home.

For anyone interested in saving hundreds on their energy bills and purchasing those energy saving appliances, this weekend is the time to buy, but there are some stipulations shoppers should be aware of.

"Yes, it's busier than normal," said David Brown, owner of Southwest TV and Appliance in South Odessa.

Thanks to the third annual Texas Energy Star Sales Tax Holiday, Southwest TV and Appliance has seen a spike in business.

"It's a win-win for everyone, you save on your utility bills and you also save on your taxes for this weekend," Brown said.

Their biggest seller this weekend, Energy Star refrigerators, but that isn't the only item available tax-free.

"It will be refrigerators with the Energy Star logo under $2,000, Energy Star dish washers, and Energy Star washers, ceiling fans, air conditioners under $6,000 and dehumidifiers."

According to the Energy Star website, these appliances can have up to 75 percent in energy savings when compared to standard models.

Compared to the federal incentive that lasted only seven hours, this deal lasts for three days.

"This is a great time for anyone who missed the federal program."

Consumers can purchase these products on-line, in person or through a catalog.

"Utilities never go away, they're always going to go up and if you can save some money and save utilities and water, that's a great thing," said Brown.

Incandescent and Fluorescent light bulbs are also included.

Southwest TV and Appliance also offers free delivery and removal of any old appliances when you purchase from them.

The tax-free holiday for energy-efficient appliances did begin early this morning, and will last through Memorial Day Monday.

The Wichita Falls Museum of Art is proud to announce the  launch of Season 2 of the Live @ the Lake Outdoor Concert Series on Thursday, June 3 at 6 p.m. Performing will be the acoustic trio Exit Strategy.

The Live @ the Lake series will present 12 musical performances from a wide variety of artists, including Mike O'Neill, Black Magic, Falls Chamber Orchestra, Erick Palacios and Ryan Burch, A Formal Affair, Gary Hankins, Ashton Gustafson, Teresa Burney, A Band Called John, Kory & David, Ali Holder and Tom Hargrove.This free concert series is made possible through the support of MSU, Falls Distributing, The Spot and the Museum of Art.Shows will start at 6 p.m. on the lawn between the Museum and Sikes Lake.  Refreshments will be provided.  Just bring a blanket or a lawn chair -- and tell your friends to come join you every Thursday this summer...Live @ the Lake!

Good Monday morning to you!

This past week brought exciting news with Realtor Magazine selecting me into the 2010 Class of top 30 agents under 30 years of age in the nation. This award belongs to my family, friends, team members, and all of you that have supported me throughout the years. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2010/may/22/gustafson-among-top-30-young-agents-in-nation-27/

http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/30under30/30u30_2010/gustafson

Our market continues to stay positive with  high inventories of homes across the board. Aggressive pricing is leading to quick sales, and buyers are realizing that the interest rates are not going to hang where they are for long. Take a look @ some of these great properties - http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties.

If we can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know. Make it a great week!

"...all of us are living stories, and those stories teach other people to live stories. And what are stories are about matters, not just for us but for the world." Donald Miller

http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2010/may/22/gustafson-among-top-30-young-agents-in-nation-27/?cid=Facebook

Saturday May 22, 2010 - Story by Lee Anderson

Gustafson among top 30 young agents in nation

Realtor Magazine selects 27-year-old for recognition

• TIMES RECORD NEWS
• Posted May 22, 2010 at 12:01 a.m.

Ashton Gustafson, a real estate agent with the Ann & Denny Bishop Realtor Group, has been selected by Realtor Magazine as one of the top 30 agents in the nation under the age of 30.

Each June, the magazine produces its “30 under 30” issue to recognize young talent. This is the 10th anniversary of the prestigious award.

“This is a huge honor and has been a goal of mine from the day I started in the business,” Gustafson said. “This honor belongs to all of the people that have supported me over the past few years.”

Gustafson and all the others in the class were invited to the magazine’s headquarters to see the operation and pose for the Class of 2010 issue.

Gustafson was the only agent from Texas selected for the award.

In an article in the magazine, Gustafson said he started out working in his grandparents (Ann and Denny Bishop) real estate business here for $10 an hour. He soon earned his real estate license “and hasn’t slept much since,” the article said.

Last year, Gustafson, 27, ranked second out of 300 agents — just behind his grandparents, who are now his partners. He now manages a team of five licensed sales professionals in the family business.

In the magazine article, Gustafson said he and his team closed 237 transactions last year and he personally anticipates closing 100 this year.

He said his long-term goal is to “reach every major market in Texas by 2020 and every state by 2030. In addition to using the web and social media to connect with clients, he also attempts to make 100 calls every day.

For more information, go online to www.realtor.org.

Ashton Gustafson has been named to the 2010 Class of Realtor Magazine's 30 under 30.

Article is below or in the following link: http://www.realtor.org/rmonews_and_commentary/30under30/30u30_2010/gustafson

Stephen "Ashton" Gustafson

Catching Up, Sprinting Ahead

Ashton Gustafson started his "career" working for $10 an hour at his grandparents' real estate business. The next thing he knew he had his license—and he hasn't slept much since. Last year, he ranked second out of 300 agents—just behind his grandparents, who are now his partners. Gustafson manages a team of five licensed sales professionals, who together closed 237 transactions in 2009. He expects to personally close 100 transactions this year, while opening up an office 60 miles down the road. His long-term goal: Reach every major market in Texas by 2020 and every state by 2030. Gustafson is actively involved in strategic planning and governance with his local association. Through his church, he helps at-risk youth get on track.

 A Sale Is a Sale

Whatever the sale price, Gustafson treats each deal the same. "They all count toward our goal," he says. "I'm here to serve, I'm looking to get you the best deal if you're selling or buying."

 Incorporate Old-School Techniques

Although he uses Web and social media to connect with clients, Gustafson says he also tries to makes 100 phone calls and write 20 handwritten notes every day. "I try to communicate with all my clients personally once a month," he says. "It has been such a huge benefit. They may not buy for another 20 years—or ever again—but if real estate comes up in a conversation, I'm probably in their mind."

 Age: 27 | Owner, team leader, e-PRO® |
Bishop Group, REALTORS® | Wichita Falls, Texas
2009 Sales Volume: $11.9 million | Sides: 78 | www.ashtongustafson.com

If you're looking for a photographer to shoot a wedding, family, or YOU, look no further.

New pics should but up and out soon! A BIG Thank you goes out to Kelly Trimble. I knew she could do what I was looking for.

Check out www.KellysPointOfView.com.

http://kellyspointofview.com/blog/2010/05/18/ashton-gustafson-head-shots/

Good Monday morning to you!

In a world that is ever-changing, there's something to be said for consistency. It seems as though UPs and DOWNs have become the norm for numerous markets and agents across the country.

Fortunately, this has not been the case in North Texas or at the Bishop Realtor Group. Our market has stayed positive and as of Friday, the Bishop Office is involved in nearly 50% of the residential market pending contracts in Wichita Falls (according to Wichita Falls MLS).

If we can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know. And remember our sites:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - For Buyers
www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of selling?
www.talkrealty.com/ashtongustafson - Market update Podcast

Make it a great week.
"Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing." Abraham Lincoln

Ashton
Owner - Bishop Realtor Group