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Ashton Gustafson of The Bishop Team presents:
This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we'll share tips to prepare your home for winter and protect against factors that cause mold.
Thinking of Selling in 2012?
Can you believe..... Thanksgiving is in 16 days? Christmas is in 47 days? New Year's day is in 53 days!
It will be 2012 before you know it and many of you may be looking to sell your home or know someone looking to sell in the 1st quarter of the year. If so, a great place to start iswww.TexomaHomeValue.com. Here, I will provide information for you to see what the market has done in your neighborhood lately.
We encourage all of our future sellers to start planning the repairs and maintenance that will be needed to market your home in this particular market.
Thinking of Buying in 2012?
If so, check out www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. I assure you, there is no greater site for buyers in the Wichita Falls area. Create a favorite's list, view GoogleEarth images, and even set up an appointment to preview the homes you would like to see. Check it out today!
Ashton's New Blog
If you enjoy random business thoughts and encouragement throughout the week, I encourage you to preview www.LTMPblog.com. Be sure to subscribe with your email address at the bottom if you would like an updates of the postings. This is the precursor to my book I'm looking to release in 2012.
This Week
If there is ANYTHING we an do, answer, or help you with this week, please let me know. I hope to hear from you soon.
Market Overview
We are seeing a challenging market in North Texas at this time. YTD our residential market sales are down approximately 20%. With a challenge, we also see opportunity. The current interest rates are still as low as we have ever seen them, which means the buyer today has more power than he ever has. Should one be looking to buy and hold, we see this as a great investment opportunity. All in all, this is a market we have described as a "Price War and Beauty Contest"....To hear a recording of my view on the market at this time, see www.TheFallsPodCast.com.
Websites for Fast Answers
www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Every home available for sale.
www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Looking to sell? Get a FREE market analysis.
www.ImAhappyBuyer.com - The truth on today's interest rates.
We would love to discuss with you any questions you may have in the market today! Call me anytime at 940.691.7355.
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Virtual Tour- http://www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/viewer.asp?t=2616564&sk=200
Contact us at 940.691.7355 to set up an appointment to preview.
Good Monday morning to you!
Looks like autumn is on its way this week! Remember to place your firewood order early. If you need someone to call, check out the classifieds in the paper. There are tons of vendors ready to deliver.
No matter when you are looking to participate in our local Real Estate market, we have numerous sites to keep you in touch with what's going on. There is no other company with access to this information.
House Hunters
www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Every home available for sale.
www.LuxuryHomesWF.com - Daily list of new luxury properties.
www.TexasBankOwned.com - Invest in today's foreclosure market.
Future Home Sellers
www.TexomaHomeValue.com - A FREE analysis of your property within 48 hours.
Monthly Market Update
Our Current Listing Inventory
www.TexomaHomeSource.com/properties
If we can serve you or anyone you know this week, please let me 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
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
Good Monday morning to you!
The Heat Is On
Can you believe the heat? Ever thought about owning a home with a pool? If so, check out www.AshtonIsMyPoolboy.com. Here you can find every home in our market that is available for sale with a pool. Check it out!
Market Facts
Our office remains at the forefront of our market for closed transactions year to date. While we are one of the smaller offices in the market (in terms of number of agents) we currently rank #1 year to date in volume closed. If you are thinking about selling, please see www.TexomaHomeValue.com. We look forward at the chance to serve you further.
Pod Cast
Check out this month's pod cast at www.TheFallsPodCast.com. This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we'll explain how buyers can make the most of favorable summer conditions.
If I can do anything else for you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know.
"Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation) there is one elementary truth, the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too." Steven Pressfield
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