Real Estate Information Archive

Good Monday morning to you!

Texas Ranch Roundup

One of the finest traditions our community has is the Texas Ranch Roundup. This 2 day event allows us all to revisit the historical ranching heritage of Texas and the true working cowboy. This event will be August 20-21 @ MPEC. I have 2 tickets that I'm going to give away. All you have to do is email me Ashton@BishopRealtors.com with Ranch Roundup in the subject line and attach your Name, Number and Address. Good luck! For ticket information call the K.Y.C. box office at (940)716-5555 or www.wfmpec.com.

AG Referral Program - www.DinnerIsOnAshton.com

By referring your friends to myself or the Bishop Realtor Group, you could receive dinner for 4 at Salt and Pepper, Pasquals, or the restaurant of your choice.  Do you have friends, family or co-workers who may be interested in selling their home or even buying a new home in the next 6 months? Please send us the contact information of referrals that may be looking to buy or sell in the near future. And go to www.DinnerIsOnAshton.com for more information!

Foreclosure Answers

Today, nearly 1 out of every 6 homeowners in America is behind on mortgage payments. These are tough and frustrating times. Now more than ever, it's important to identify your options. Foreclosure can be avoided, your credit can be saved, and your financial future can be salvaged. Through my experience handling distressed properties, I've found that homeowners today have more questions than answers about their circumstances. I have created this site, www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com,  to help you 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.

If there is anything else I can do for you or someone you may know this week, please let me know!

Make it a great week!

"Find what you do well and perfect it." David L. Cook

Ashton's Referral Program

As our clients, what you think matters most to us and we want to hear from you!  Please let us know what you think about your experience in working with Ashton and the Bishop Realtor Group.  One of the biggest compliments you could give our team would be the referral of your friends! So, we are introducing a new referral program starting this month through the end of the year and want to invite you to join!  By referring your friends to Ashton or the Bishop Realtor Group, you could receive dinner for 4 at Salt and Pepper, Pasquals, or the restaurant of your choice.  Do you have friends, family or co-workers who may be interested in selling their home or even buying a new home in the next 6 months? Please send us the contact information of referrals that may be looking to buy or sell in the near future.   We would love to serve them just as we have you!  Please send us the name, phone number and email of someone you would like for us to work with. We appreciate you and want to let you know that through this program!

You can reach Ashton @ 940.691.7355 or Ashton@BishopRealtors.com.

Good Monday morning to you!

A summer tradition has begun in Wichita Falls and its called LIVE @ THE LAKE. Every Thursday evening from 6:00 - 7:30, a local artist will perform at the Museum and Art Center by Sikes Lake. This week it will be myself and my good friend Kevin Rhine taking the stage. Beverages are provided by Falls Distributing and pizza is provided by The SPOT. If you're free this Thursday evening, please come by and enjoy a great time...oh, and don't forget a lawn chair!

Now back to Real Estate.....

You may have seen my blog, "I'm a Happy Buyer" last week. If not, take a look @ www.ImAHappyBuyer.com. This is a great visual of just how terrific these current interest rates are.

Also, www.LuxuryHomesWF.com has now launched. This is a FREE service to help area home buyers view the finest homes Wichita Falls has to offer, the minute they hit the market. Your first email will list all homes currently for sale that meet your search criteria. Then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. I look forward to unlocking the door to spectacular real estate on your behalf.

And remember our other sites for fast answers:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - every home for sale in our area.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - thinking of selling?

Make it a great week!

"Focused intensity over time multiplied by God creates unstoppable momentum." Dave Ramsey

Good Monday morning to you!

I hope you and yours had great Father's Day.

I rarely use phrases like "the best", but this market right now has THE BEST interest rates we have ever seen, and I believe THE BEST home inventory we have ever seen. I saw 15 year fixed rates with local lenders this week hit 4%...that is unreal!!!

See below for some of our listings, and view all of them @ http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties

If you would like to preview any of these properties, please call one of my team members:

Marc McCown - 940.704.0541 - marc@bishoprealtors.com

Ricardo Sandoval - 940.782.4663 - ricardo@bishoprealtors.com

Lauren Wuthrich - 940.733.4633 - lauren@bishoprealtors.com

And remember our other sites:

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Create a favorites list!!

Make it a great week, and call us if we can serve you in any way.

"Wisdom is knowing what to do next; virtue is doing it." David Jordan

Looking for a new home in Wichita Falls?

See www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.

Fast. Easy. Automatic. FREE!

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com is a FREE service to help area home buyers find their dream home. Your first email will list all homes currently for sale that meet your search criteria. Then each morning you will be emailed a list of all of the new homes for sale and price changes since your previous search. No more having to rely on manual searches. Fill out the form below and start your auto-email home search today! It's just that easy!

Remember to use the site to select homes into your favorites account too!

If we can serve you in any other way, please let us know.

Good Monday morning to you!

Like I said last week, we are looking to add homes with pools to our inventory. If you or anyone you may know is looking to sell their home this summer (pool or no pool) please let us know. With 30 year fixed rate mortgages under 5%, this summer should be a great market!

I have also said that this is the best inventory of homes we've ever had-and the truth endures. See http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties for every home we have available at this time.

And remember our sites for fast answers:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Info on any home for sale.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - FREE Market Analysis on your home.

www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com - Mortgage Problems?

If we can do anything else to serve you or anyone you know this week, please let me know.

"He who sweats in peace, does not bleed in war." Doc Rivers

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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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

Good Monday morning to you!

At the Bishop Realtor Group, we know how important rapid response is. In fact, its part of our Core Values. We have created numerous sites to help guide you through the real estate maze, quickly and efficiently. Should you have any questions on the market, please see the sites below. If the sites cannot answer your questions, let's talk - 940.691.7355.

www.AshtonGustafson.com - Market Information

www.TalkRealty.com/ashtongustafson - Market Podcast Update

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Find any home for sale!

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Wondering what your home is worth?

www.WichitaFallsShortSale.com - Know someone behind on their loan?

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Find the bank owned properties.

Ashton Makes National Headlines:

Ashton has been selected as this month's Star Power STAR. Less than 250 agents in the country have had this honor. http://www.starpower.com/star-of-the-month/may-2010/ashton-gustafson

Please let us know if we can serve you in any form this week.

Ashton Gustafson

Bishop Realtor Group - Wichita Falls, TX