Real Estate Information Archive

4109 Picasso - Townhouse just listed - Wichita Falls, TX

Located in the heart of Wichita Falls, this a mint condition townhouse that is easy to maintain and move in ready. Updates include:All new hardwoods throughout the home, crown moulding, fresh paint, new tile, updated kitchen appliances, water heater, HVAC,recessed lighting, and more. This property offers wonderful areas for gardening, a shaded courtyard, and 2 car garage. In the backyard you relax on the covered back patio surrounded in new privacy fence.

Virtual Tour: http://www.visualtour.com/applets/flashviewer2/viewer.asp?t=2491035&sk=3

Call us today @ 940.691.7355 to view this property.

Good Monday morning to you!

Thought About College Lately?
My financial planner told me this month that 4 years of college at a state school would cost approximately $178,000 for my daughter in 2029. $475,000 for a private institution!!! How am I going to pay for that????? My plan is to purchase 1 investment property a year for her and have renters pay the mortgage. 15 years from now they will be paid and full and I'll sell 1 per year for her to attend the school of her choice. Want to join me in this venture? Email me Ashton@AshtonGustafson.com and I'll share with you my action plan.

What's The Going Rate?
RATES HAVE NEVER BEEN THIS LOW and INVENTORY HAS NEVER BEEN THIS HIGH. And this means opportunity. I saw rates with local lenders this week under 4% on a 15 year note. Incredible. To see how great this opportunity is, see www.ImAHappyBuyer.com.

I am looking to buy - Where do I start?
Simple - www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. As of today, over 3000 individuals have registered and made this their site for buying a home in North Texas. No other company offers a better web-site to find your next home. Check it out today.

I am looking to sell - Where do I start?
Simple too - www.TexomaHomeValue.com.
Within 48 hours I will have a market analysis to you and will set up a time with you to come preview your home.

Best of luck in all you do this week.

If I can help you or anyone you know, I'm here and ready.

"Leading is a skill, not a gift." Seth Godin

Good Monday morning to you!

Market Update

Below you will see the transactions that closed for the month of April this year in the Greater Wichita Falls MLS. As always, the $110,000 - $140,000 price range was where the most activity was found. You will also notice the investor presence in the under $30,000 range. If you have questions about this, please let me know.

The Luxury Market

We tend to see an increase during the summer months in our local upper end properties. To get a daily updated list of properties in this criteria, you can simply subscribe at www.LuxuryHomesWF.com.

For every other property on the market for sale, check out ww.TheFallsHomeFinder.com. See why this site has become the most used site for buyers in North Texas.

Is It Time To Move?

If so, go to www.TexomaHomeValue.com. Complete the required information on your home and you will receive a complimentary Computer Analysis, indicating your home's approximate present value on the market today. You will receive this information quickly, by email within 48 hours.

Live @ The Lake

This Thursday, Kevin Rhine and I will be taking the stage at MSU's Summer Opening Session of Live @ The Lake! The fun begins at 6:00 - see you there!

"Leaders don't get a map or a set of rules. Living life without a map requires a different attitude." Seth Godin

www.TheFallsPodCast.com 

This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we'll discuss the art of staging. 

Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning. 

Appealing Your Property Taxes

What the county assesses your home is worth, for tax purposes, has a significant impact on your financial well-being...this year and well into the future.

Appealing your taxes is an easy process if you know the steps and are armed with the supporting data.

If you do not already know, I can provide complimentary support to help you appeal your property taxes -- or at the very least to help you determine if you have grounds to protest. See www.TexomaHomeValue.com to start today.

Other Web-Sites To Serve You

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Our Areas #1 Site to find your next home!

www.TheFallsPodCast.com - Local market update.

www.AshtonIsMyHOMEboy.com - Endless information for and your real estate questions.

This Week

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

Good morning to you!

The Market

In the last 70 days, we here at the Bishop Realtor Group have put over 70 properties in contract. While we feel the market is still moving very well for our office, the overall market does have varying levels of sluggish price points. Below are the stats from the Wichita Falls Association of Realtors on what SOLD in March of 2011. As always, $120,000 price point was the winner. As long as rates continue to stay where they are at, we look for a very strong Summer run in the market.

Thinking of Selling?

Ever wonder what homes have sold for in your neighborhood? Thinking of selling this Summer? See www.TexomaHomeValue.com - I will have a market analysis to you within 48 hours.

Thinking of Buying?

3 years ago I launched what has turned into the #1 web-site for buyers looking in our market. Check out www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com for every home available within your criteria. Here you can request more information or even set up at a time to view any property available for sale.

The Word on the Street

Our clients have spoken. If you are thinking about participating in any way in the Real Estate market, I encourage you to check out www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com.

Ashton's Thought of the Week

Go. Start. Create. In whatever you do or find passion in - go. We need more imagination, more creating, and and more starters in the world. And may you and yours enjoy a peaceful Easter weekend.

Ashton Gustafson of the Bishop Realtor Group presents:

The Greater Wichita Falls Real Estate Podcast

Hello!

MSU Back @ Elite 8

Hopefully, by now you know that your MSU Mustangs will be making a back-to back appearance at the NCAA Division II Elite Eight Basketball Tournament.  The tournament is in Springfield, Massachusetts - which is a long way from Wichita Falls!  However, for all you Mustangs fans, the first game will be played on Wednesday (today), March 23 at 11:00 a.m. Central Daylight Time and the game will be available via live stream by going to the MSU athletic web site.  Don’t miss a single play of the game, catch live stats or listen to the game by clicking on the following link, www.msumustangs.com.  It will also be available today at http://www.ncaa.com/liveschedule. Tax Credit Extension

Remember that if you or anyone you know was serving over seas during the Federal Tax Credit for 1st Time and Repeat Buyers, you must be in contract by April 30, 2011 and close by June 30, 2011. Fore details see, http://www.texomahomesource.com/Blog/Military-8000-Credit-Soon-to-Expire.

The Market

Our market continues to move well with the attractive interest rates we have at this time. With over 1500 homes on the market, there is quite a bit of inventory for buyers at this time. Aggressive pricing for sellers and acting fast for buyers has been the formula for success we have seen thus far in 2011.

If we can answer anything for you this week, please let us know.

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act but a habit." Aristotle

Good Monday morning to you!

February Market Report

Below you will find the residential SOLD results for the month of February in the Greater Wichita Falls MLS. If you have any questions about these stats, please let me know.

• Average Sales Price was $110,725.00
• Average Days on Market was 104

Military Tax-Credit Still Available

If you or anyone you know was stationed overseas while the 1st Time Tax Credit and Repeat Buyer Tax Credit was going on, you did not miss out. You must be in contract by April 30, 2011 and close by June 30, 2011. For all of the details in regards to this, see http://www.texomahomesource.com/Blog/Military-8000-Credit-Soon-to-Expire.

Web-Sites to Remember

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - The #1 Site for Buyers in North Texas.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - What's my home value look like today?

www.TheFallsPodCast.com - March Pod Cast Market Update

www.TexomaHomeSource.com - Featured listings, answers to questions, etc!

Make it a great week, and please let me know how I may serve you.

"Faith needs a story to sustain it - a meaningful story that inspires belief in you and renews hope that your ideas do indeed offer what you promise."  Annette Simmons

American National Bank of Wichita Falls, TX has officially released what it calls the "Easy Fix" Mortgage.

This loan program features:

• Combination purchase, refinance and repair loan for repairs or improvements up to $35,000.00.
• One-time closings.
• Allows purchase of a home in "as-is" condition based on "as improved value"

If you have questions about this loan program of looking to buy a "fixer-upper" in Wichita Falls, contact Ashton Gustafson at 940.691.7355.

For every home available for sale in Wichita Falls, see www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com.