🚀 Can thoughtful home design save you money and add value to your home?

Tim Lockhart sits down with Will Clark, Owner and Lead Designer of Clark Design Studio in Wichita Falls, to discuss home remodeling, interior design, renovation budgets, and home value. Will shares why planning early and making thoughtful design choices can help homeowners create spaces that work better for their lifestyle and budget.

Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

Guest: Will Clark - Owner & Lead Designer, Clark Design Studio

Will Clark is the owner and lead designer of Clark Design Studio in Wichita Falls. A third-generation Wichitan and former counselor in Dallas, he transitioned into real estate and renovation to help clients redesign their ideal spaces. Will leads a team offering residential remodeling, commercial renovation, interior design, and a local furniture and flooring store.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to balance home design, function, and budget

✔️ Why bringing a designer in early can reduce renovation stress

✔️ Which updates can make a home more appealing to buyers

✔️ How kitchens, bathrooms, and lighting can improve marketability

✔️ How current design trends are changing Wichita Falls homes

✔️ Why flexible spaces are becoming more important in modern homes

🏠 Listen now to see how thoughtful design can add value to your home!

💼 Connect with Will Clark & Clark Design Studio:

🌐 Website → ⁠https://clarkdesignstudiowf.com/⁠

🔗 LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-clark-clark-design-studio/⁠

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ClarkDesignStudioWF/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/clarkdesignstudiowf/

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🚀 What if a mortgage “no” is actually the start of finding a better financing option?

For military families, veterans, self-employed buyers, and real estate investors, traditional mortgage guidelines don't always tell the whole story. On The Falls Home Front Podcast, Tim Lockhart explores the housing market from the inside out with Gaby Lockhart, a Wichita Falls mortgage professional who specializes in finding financing solutions for unique situations.

Gaby shares how her own difficult home-buying experience shaped the way she works with borrowers and explains why she believes buyers should ask more questions, compare multiple scenarios, and look beyond a single lender when financing a home.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest:🏠 Gaby Lockhart - Senior Residential Mortgage Loan Originator & Branch Manager, Barrett Financial Group

Gaby Lockhart is a Senior Residential Mortgage Loan Originator and Branch Manager at Barrett Financial Group in Wichita Falls, Texas. She assists clients with home purchases, custom builds, and refinancing by finding outside-the-box loan options.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How to find another financing path when a traditional lender says no

✔️ How veterans can potentially use VA loans more than once

✔️ How self-employed buyers can qualify using bank statement and alternative programs

✔️ How DSCR loans can help investors evaluate rental properties

✔️ How down payments and interest rates can change the overall cost of a loan

✔️ Why buyers should compare multiple financing scenarios before making a decision

✔️ Why asking the right questions can reveal overlooked financing options

✔️ How to find a mortgage solution that fits your situation

🎧 Listen now to discover why one “no” doesn’t always mean you can’t buy a home.

💼 Connect with Gaby Lockhart:

🌐 Website → ⁠GabyLockhart.com⁠

🔗 LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaby-lockhart/⁠

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🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

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🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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🚀 What happens when a passion for storytelling turns into an independent publishing company?

On this episode of The Falls Home Front, Tim Lockhart sits down with Ian McMurtrie and Rita Beemen, co-founders and publishers of Raconteur Press in Iowa Park, Texas. They share how a passion for storytelling grew into a publishing company with more than 100 books.

The conversation explores independent publishing, self-publishing, publishing contracts, author rights, entrepreneurship, and why stories matter - including practical advice for writers looking to get published.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest: 📚 Ian McMurtrie - Co-Founder & Publisher, Raconteur Press

Ian McMurtrie is the co-founder and publisher of Raconteur Press in Iowa Park, Texas. After 26 years in law enforcement, including 19 years with the Wichita County Sheriff's Office, Ian turned his passion for storytelling into an independent publishing business.

📚 Rita Beemen - Co-Founder & Publisher, Raconteur Press

Rita Beemen is the co-founder and publisher of Raconteur Press, working alongside Ian to develop anthologies, novels, and other books. Together, they have built a collaborative publishing operation focused on bringing new stories and authors to readers.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ How Ian and Rita turned a storytelling project into Raconteur Press

✔️ The differences between traditional, independent, and self-publishing

✔️ What authors should know about publishing contracts and author rights

✔️ How to recognize vanity presses and avoid unfavorable publishing arrangements

✔️ Why storytelling, collaboration, and an abundance mindset matter in building a creative business

🎧 Listen now for insights on independent publishing, storytelling, and entrepreneurship!

💼 Connect with Ian McMurtrie & Rita Beemen:

🌐 Website → ⁠https://www.raconteurpress.com/⁠

🔗 LinkedIn → ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/raconteur-press/⁠

🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart:

🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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🚀 How can entrepreneurs use AI to move faster without losing the human connection?

Tim Lockhart sits down with Stephen Barton, founder of Core Community Mortgage, to discuss entrepreneurship, mortgage lending, AI, leadership, and community impact. Stephen shares why he believes in a “bias towards action,” how he uses AI across his businesses, and how technology can help real estate professionals work more efficiently.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest: 🏡 Stephen Barton - Founder, Core Community Mortgage

Stephen Barton is the Founder of Core Community Mortgage, drawing on over 20 years of leadership experience to deliver strategic residential financing solutions. An entrepreneur and owner of Soccer Spectrum, he specializes in helping families secure homeownership, advising real estate professionals on business growth strategies, and directing community impact initiatives through the Big 6 Foundation.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Why Stephen believes entrepreneurs should act within 24 hours

✔️ How AI is helping real estate agents and business owners work faster

✔️ How Core Community Mortgage puts customer service and relationships first

✔️ How Soccer Spectrum became a community-focused youth sports organization

✔️ How the Big Six Foundation supports elementary schools in Richardson

✔️ Why Stephen believes technology should create more time for human connection

🎮 Watch now for expert insights!

💼 Connect with Stephen Barton:

🌐 Website → https://corecommunitymortgage.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/people/Stephen-Barton-Core-Community-Mortgage/100063736713111/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/bartonmortgageteam/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-barton-3742789/

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🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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🚀 Foreclosure isn't your only option. If you're behind on your mortgage, understanding your options early could save your credit, your finances, and your future.

In this episode, Tim Lockhart sits down with distressed real estate specialist John Culbertson, who shares over 30 years of experience helping homeowners navigate short sales, loan modifications, and foreclosure alternatives. They explain why banks often prefer short sales, what happens after you miss mortgage payments, and why taking action early gives you the most options.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest: 🏡 John Culbertson – Distressed Real Estate Specialist

John Culbertson is a distressed real estate specialist with over 30 years of experience navigating short sales, pre-foreclosure solutions, and financial hardship strategies. He collaborates with Realtors, investors, and attorneys to structure practical, high-impact solutions for complex real estate transactions.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ The real difference between a short sale, foreclosure, and deed in lieu - and which one protects your credit

✔️ Why banks often lose less money on a short sale and are motivated to negotiate

✔️ How long you realistically have after missing a payment (and how fast that window closes)

✔️ What to do the moment a notice of trustee sale arrives, even with just three weeks left

✔️ Whether you'll owe taxes or face a deficiency judgment after a Texas short sale

✔️ How to build the right team - realtor, attorney, tax advisor - before you negotiate

🎮 Watch now for expert insights!

📄 Free Resource

Download John's FREE 30-Day Preforeclosure Action Plan:

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This step-by-step checklist will help homeowners organize important documents, understand their available options, and prepare for conversations with lenders, REALTORS®, and legal professionals.

💼 Connect with John Culbertson:

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61591315328474

📄 Request John's 30-Day Preforeclosure Action Plan directly or download it using the free link above

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🚀 Should you renovate your current home or start fresh with a new one? In this episode of The Falls Home Front, host Tim Lockhart sits down with Cameron Turnquist, owner of Arrowhead Builders, to discuss the financial and lifestyle benefits of remodeling, how to choose the right contractor, and why preventative home maintenance can save homeowners thousands of dollars. Cameron also shares his journey from Plano to Wichita Falls, his passion for craftsmanship, and practical advice for anyone planning a renovation or custom home project.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest: 🏡 Cameron Turnquist – Owner, Arrowhead Builders

Cameron Turnquist is the owner of Arrowhead Builders LLC in Wichita Falls, Texas. With 15 years of residential construction experience, he specializes in custom homes, speculative builds, and large-scale renovations, bringing premium craftsmanship and hands-on local expertise to every design-build project.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ When remodeling makes more financial sense than moving

✔️ Which home improvement projects deliver the best return on investment

✔️ How to choose the right contractor and avoid costly mistakes

✔️ Why preventative home maintenance protects your biggest investment

✔️ What the design-build process is and why it simplifies remodeling projects

✔️ How Wichita Falls' housing market is shaping future remodeling trends

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homeowner planning your next renovation, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Cameron Turnquist:

🌐 Website → http://arrowheadbuilderswf.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/camturny/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/cameron.turnquist/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-turnquist-5a8989162/

🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart:

🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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🚀 Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make—but are you aware of the hidden risks that a standard home inspection may miss? In this episode of The Falls Home Front, host Tim Lockhart sits down with Albert Slap, President and Co-Founder of Risk Footprint, to discuss how natural hazards, flood risks, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes, and other environmental factors can impact your investment. Learn why due diligence should begin before signing a purchase agreement and discover practical ways homeowners can better protect their properties.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest: Albert Slap – President & Co-Founder, Risk Footprint

Albert Slap is the President and Co-Founder of RiskFootprint™, a geospatial technology and risk-analytics company providing comprehensive natural-hazard assessments for U.S. properties. A former environmental attorney with over four decades of experience, he leverages commercial-grade due diligence to protect homebuyers and institutions alike, and serves as a recognized voice in shaping national property resilience standards.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why traditional home inspections often overlook critical property risks

✔️ How flood, hail, tornado, wildfire, and wind risks affect homeownership

✔️ Why FEMA flood maps don't tell the complete story

✔️ Affordable home improvements that can reduce environmental risks

✔️ Why every buyer should evaluate property risks before signing a contract

🎵 Whether you're an investor, agent, or homebuyer, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Albert Slap:

🌐 Website → https://riskfootprint.com/

👤 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/coastalrisk

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/company/riskfootprint/

🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart:

🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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🚀 Thinking about building your dream home? Before choosing countertops, flooring, or paint colors, there are critical decisions that impact your home's durability, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, and long-term value. In this episode, Tim Lockhart sits down with custom home builder Matt Mitchell to discuss building science, high-performance homes, structural insulated panels (SIPs), HVAC sizing, remodeling versus new construction, and the biggest mistakes homeowners make when planning a custom build.

🎧 Hosted by: Tim Lockhart

👤 Guest:Matt Mitchell – Founder, James Andrews Custom Homes | Master Builder | SIP Builder | Green Builder

Matt Mitchell is the founder of James Andrews Custom Homes, specializing in super high-performance properties since 2002. As a designated Master, SIP, and Green Builder, he leverages advanced construction science to create exceptionally strong, energy-efficient homes. He is also a Past President of the Dallas Builders Association and actively teaches building science to industry professionals.

💡 What You'll Learn:

✔️ Why building science matters more than ever in modern home construction

✔️ Common mistakes homeowners make when designing their dream home

✔️ How proper HVAC sizing improves comfort and indoor air quality

✔️ The benefits of Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) over traditional framing

✔️ Whether remodeling or building new makes more financial sense

🎵 Whether you're planning a custom build, considering a remodel, or simply want to make smarter home decisions, this episode offers valuable insights!

💼 Connect with Matt Mitchell:

🌐 Website → https://www.jamesandrewscustomhomes.com/

📘 Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/jamesandrewscustom/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-mitchell-873aa3b/

🎧 Follow Tim Lockhart:

🌐 Website → https://timlockharthomes.com/

📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/tim.lockhart.18/

🔗 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-lockhart

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