BCI Name Change
The Wichita Falls Board of Commerce and Industry (B.C.I.) is contemplating a name change to better reflect their position and work in current times. A task force committee of citizens from various business backgrounds has met and discussed this issue over a four month period. BCI excecutive head, Tim Chase and this committee will present the proposed name of Wichita..(read more)
Bishop Group on Record Pace
Although most real estate markets have had a downturn in 2008, the Ann & Denny Bishop Real Estate Group is on a pace of production that is commensurate with their record breaking year of 2005. Through July 2008, the Bishop Team has closed approximately $25 Million in property, far ahead of their closest competition in the real estate market. The Wichita..(read more)
Chad Hennings Speaks at MSU
Former Dallas Cowboy defensive tackle and fighter pilot, Chad Hennings was the featured speaker at the Welcome Back Dinner for the Midwestern State University football team. Chad played on 3 Super Bowl teams while a Dallas Cowboy after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy where he earned the Outland Trophy as the top college lineman in the country. Between..(read more)
Wichita Falls Schools
Wichita Falls School to begin 2008 classes August 25th. There are 2 newly built elementary schools that will be opening this semester, Southern Hills Elementary and Scotland Park Elementary. As a reward for his dedicated service to the community and his profession, Superintendent of Schools for the WFISD, Dr. Dawson Orr was given a 3% salary increase by the school..(read more)
Midwestern State University - Wichita Falls, Texas
Announces slight tuition increase, but still remains one of most affordable universities in Texas. The Board of Regents at Midwestern concluded their board meeting on Friday and slightly increased the tuition (5%). Only 5 universities in Texas have a lower academic cost than Midwestern. The regents also approved a major renovation..(read more)
Are you facing foreclosure in Wichita Falls?
You May Have A Better Way Out!
There are countless hardships that can turn home ownership from a joy into a burden. The loss of a job, medical bills, or an unexpected hike in monthly payments can all make a mortgage unaffordable. But ignoring the bills will not make them go away, it will only make things worse.
If you need help, there are..(read more)
http://texomashomepage.com/content/fulltext/?cid=11601 Click to watch Ashton's News Story
Reported by: Erica Rosales
Friday, Aug 1, 2008 @06:32pm CST
It's being regarded as one of the most significant housing bills in decades.
With more than $300 billion being invested to stabilize a shaky market, some Texoma housing professionals say it can only help.
Ashton Gustafson
Bishop..(read more)
Many of you have asked me about what exactly House Bill HR3221 means for us in Wichita Falls? This Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 was signed into law by the president this morning. Many homeowners will soon have access to more affordable financing, and first-time homebuyers (those who have not owned a home for three years) will receive a tax-credit to help them enter the market.
This..(read more)
Key Provisions in H.R. 3221, The American Housing Rescue & Foreclosure Prevention Act
FHA Housing Stabilization and Homeownership Retention Act
· Provides mortgage refinancing assistance to keep at least 400,000 families from losing their homes, to protect neighboring home values, and to help stabilize the housing market at no cost to..(read more)
It was another successuful conference for Ann, Denny, and Ashton. For 3 days they spoke with and taught with some of the best agents in America. More than anything, they found that the current market in Wichita Falls is one to be thankful for. While most of the country is suffering from a down market, it was joy to express and show how the city of Wichita Falls is a HEALTHY real estate market. Year..(read more)
