Real Estate Information Archive

Good morning.

I wanted to make you aware of some changes that have recently happened.

In the last few days, HUD has transferred its online marketplace for its repossessed homes from www.SouthwestAlliance.com to http://hudhomestore.com/HudHome/Index.aspx.

Simply go to the site, and search in Wichita Falls, TX.

We are licensed and capable to serve you in the purchasing of any of these homes. They all have bid deadlines, and there has been some difficulty with the site since its inception.

Nevertheless, we are here to serve if you have any questions.

Ashton Gustafson, e-Pro, CDPE

Owner - Bishop Realtor Group

Realtor Magazine Selected- 30 under 30

Good Monday morning to you!

Wonderful Inventory of Homes

I truly believe some of the best home opportunities we have ever seen are available right now. And, with interest rates so low, buying has never been this affordable. See http://www.texomahomesource.com/Properties for what we currently have for sale.

More Winter is on its way

The cold is on its way and should be here by tomorrow. Here's a few tips on preparing your home for such weather. http://www.houselogic.com/articles/protect-your-home-cold-weather-threats/

Ever Thought About Investing?

I launched www.ImAhappyBuyer.com this last year to the benefits of purchasing a place of residence right now. Its also a GREAT time to invest too. See www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com for a daily list of what's hitting the market, and let me know how I can help you start a portfolio and grow the one your currently have.
Make it a great week.

“What lies before us and what lies behind us are small matters compared to what lies within us. And when we bring what is within us out into the world, miracles happen." Ralph Waldo Emmerson

Ashton Gustafson, Owner @ Bishop Realtor Group, was named today by the Times Record News and Biz to Biz as one of Wichita Falls', TX top "20 under 40".

This is the first time the award has been given in Wichita Falls.

For more information on Ashton see www.AshtonGustafson.com and www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com. 

Ashton was also selected by Realtor Magazine in 2010 as one of the top 30 agents under 30 in the US.

Good Monday morning to you!

Market Temp

It seems not so long ago (3 years) that someone coined the phrase, "price war and beauty contest" for the real estate market. The more and more I work with buyers and sellers, the more this not only makes sense to me- but I've found it truly is the perfect description.

You will hear many people make comments on the market being stagnant and slow - it is anything but that. Since January 1 we have had nearly 200 new buyers register with our sites on-line. The market's issue right now is inventory. We have the same amount of buyers as usual (see last week's news story http://texomashomepage.com/fulltext?nxd_id=114257), but we have a much larger inventory than ever. Hence buyers now have more choice than ever.

The best news is most values are even if not a little more appreciated than when a seller purchased their home over the last few years. Compared to other parts of the country, we should count our blessings.

Fast Answers

www.ImAhappyBuyer.com - Mortgage Rates?

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - What's Available?

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of Selling?

www.TheFallsPodCast.com - Market Update

www.ThePrairieWF.com - Looking for land to build on?

If I can do anything you or someone you may know this week, please let me know.

 "We must become the change we want to see." Gandhi

Good Monday Morning to you!

As you probably know, we have a non-traditional approach to a traditional business. We believe that we are changing the way the industry operates, and its seems as though these tactics are working. Last year, we grew our market share 150% - in what was a very unique market.

The stats came out for the Wichita Falls Real Estate market in 2010 this week. Essentially, the residential sold market was flat as inventory continued to grow. All in all, we are so fortunate to be in the market we have here. Many of our buyers from other states have lost as much as 50% in their home values from where they previously lived. Here we are flat...and I'll take flat!

If I can serve you or anyone you may know this week, please let me know.

Remember our sites:

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Best site for buyers in Wichita Falls

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - Thinking of selling?

www.TheFallsPodCast.com - Listend to a Market Update in iTunes

www.ThePrairieWF.com - Thinking about building green?

www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com - The Modern Real Estate Experience

"Every man must decide whether he will walk in the light of creative altruism or in the darkness of destructive selfishness." Martin Luther King Jr.

http://www.talkrealty.com/ashtongustafson - click to listen to January Pod Cast

This month's edition covers Greater Wichita Falls real estate market activity and then we discuss the top lessons from 2010, and explain what buyers and sellers need to do to get the most out of 2011.

Features special guest Terri Murphy of US Learning.

Good Monday morning to you!

Wow - what a year 2010 was...and it is hard to believe that 2011 is now here. We had a tremendous year in 2010. We changed our name, grew our team, and grew our business to levels no one ever thought was possible in this market. Check out how I measured 2010 in my latest "AG Short Film" http://vimeo.com/18368480.

As we enter into the new year, you or your friends may be looking at participating in the local Real Estate market. We have created numerous sites to get you your answers ASAP. Please forward these sites on to your friends or use them yourself.

www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - Wichita Falls Premier Site for Buyers.

www.TexomaHomeValue.com - How did my neighborhood perform in 2010?

www.LuxuryHomesWF.com - Daily updates in the luxury home market.

www.TexasBankOwned.com - Thinking of investing?

www.TheFallsPodCast.com - What's the market up to?

www.ThePrairieWF.com - Where can I go green?

Best of luck in your 2011 and DREAM BIG!

"If you can do one thing you thought was utterly impossible, it causes you to rethink your beliefs." Tony Robbins

Good morning and Happy New Year!

We are now into 2011, and if I can do anything to serve you and your real estate needs at this time in Wichita Falls, please let me know!

I look forward to serving you soon.

Remember to check back often @ www.TheFallsHomeFinder.com - the best site for BUYERS in North Texas.

- Ashton

Good Monday morning to you!

May you and yours have a very Merry Christmas!

Even though it is cold, we're still selling them in this market!

And it has been a great year too! See, www.SeeWhatTheyAreSaying.com!

www.AshtonIsMyHOMEboy.com