Ryan Gibson, Mortgage Broker

04/02/2026

Huge congratulations to the Chappell family on their home closing today.

This one is special.

We were able to help them take full advantage of their VA benefit with 100% financing… and then layer in some incredible negotiation by their Realtor, Sashelle Broadbent, Texas Realtor .

The result:
• Zero money out of pocket
• Seller credit covered all closing costs
• Rate buy-down to improve the payment
• Earnest money returned
• And even used remaining funds to pay off some debt

Yes… they literally walked into homeownership and came out ahead.

But what makes this one even more meaningful is what they went through to get here.

Just a few months ago, they were under contract on a different home and made it all the way to the final walkthrough, only to find the house completely flooded from a faulty bidet the day before closing. Deal over.

A lot of people would’ve been discouraged. They didn’t quit.

They stayed the course, trusted the process, and today they’re in a home that was meant to be theirs all along.

Big shoutout to Sashelle Broadbent, Texas Realtor for representing her clients at such a high level and helping make all of this come together.

Chappell family — thank you for your service & welcome to Van Alstyne. You earned this one.

04/02/2026

When determining how much house you can afford, it’s important to include homeowners insurance and property taxes into your monthly payment. Give me a call and I can help you break down the numbers.

03/30/2026

Ready to take the first step toward owning your own home? Let’s make the process easier together — contact me to discover first-time homebuyer incentives and expert guidance every step of the way!

03/29/2026

The City of Van Alstyne ranked the #10 Safest City in Texas out of more than 1,225 municipalities in the state by eufy (link in the comments). The 2026 ranking comes on the heals of the #13 ranking last year by SafeWise.

Thank you to our first responders under the leadership of our Public Safety Director, Tim Barnes. Also for the leadership of our Mayor Jim Atchison and City Council, and our city leadership lead by City Manager, Lane Jones.

We continue to invest in the safety of our citizens. The state of the art $30-million dollar Public Safety Facility is expected to be complete before the end of this year.

We love our growing town! Thank you to the citizens of Van Alstyne! Ultimately it is YOU that makes this possible!

Van Alstyne Police Department Van Alstyne Fire-Rescue

03/25/2026

Access up to 80% of your home's equity to get the cash you need for credit card debt consolidation, home improvements or whatever it is you may need. Give me a call to learn how!

03/25/2026

Just a few days away from this years Margarita Crawl. Buy your tickets ahead of time, online, using the link below.

The weather is looking AMAZING for our Margarita Crawl this Saturday! ☀️🍹 Mid-60s and perfect for strolling through downtown!

Grab your friends and head to Van Alstyne for a fun-filled day of margarita sampling, shopping, and great eats! 🛍️🌮🍹

🎟️ Tickets are available on Eventbrite with NO FEES — grab yours now:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982407983644?aff=oddtdtcreator

We’ll see you there!! 🎉

03/24/2026

This Saturday!

The weather looks perfect too.

You can buy your tickets with the link in this post.

Only 5 DAYS until the 3rd Annual Downtown Van Alstyne Margarita Crawl!!! 🍹🔥

I cannot wait to sip my way through all these amazing flavors 🤩 From bold & spicy to sweet & refreshing… it’s going to be a whole vibe!

This round of flavors are coming from:
✨The Emerald
✨SCI Roofing & Remodeling Company
✨LoveCottage
✨Romano's Pizza
✨Crew Real Estate

Enjoy our amazing retail shops and restaurants while you sip your way through the crawl!🍹Be sure to stop by the photo booth in Dorothy Fielder Park to capture the memories!

🎟️ Get your tickets online to avoid any delays:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1982407983644?aff=oddtdtcreator

See you there!! 🎉

👏 Huge thank you to our Ultimate Crawl Sponsors:
Crew Real Estate
OldBrick Title
The Emerald
Ryan Gibson, Mortgage Broker
Novus Global

Thank you to our In-kind Sponsors-
SignGypsies Gunter
The Railyard Taproom

City of Van Alstyne, Texas Van Alstyne Parks and Recreation Texoma Observer

03/22/2026

A big Saturday is coming in Van Alstyne, one week from now, with perfect weather forecasted. See you there!

03/21/2026

Real estate agents: Give your buyers the fast closings and elite service they deserve. Reach out today and discover the advantages of working with a mortgage broker like me.

03/20/2026

It was a tough week for housing with oil prices rising further, wholesale inflation spiking, mortgage rates jumping, and the Fed more worried about inflation than the labor market. Let’s hope this war is over before the spring selling season really gets going.

National news and local views for the week

03/19/2026

I get the question, “what’s your rate,” a lot! Let me explain….