Matt's NM Blog

Bob McKinnon has nailed this...and I'm completely guilty!  When we spend all that time on training and seminars and take no action to change our habits or business.....we have just wasted time and MUCHO DINERO!  Great read and I will take this advice with me to all the training I do. A commentary...

  At the north end of the Sandia Mountains, tucked away in the rolling foothills, rests Placitas, New Mexico. Majestic views, wild mustangs, and spacious skies add to this unique artist-community.   A small community, supporting under 10,000 people, Placitas is scattered across the hill tops and ...

  It’s the start of a new year, and if you’re thinking about selling your home, or in the process of selling, there are some things you can do to improve your sales. MSN.com published an article this morning that gave six tips for improving the appeal of your home. 1). Make a video.              ...

  Fodor’s has announced their list of 25 must-see place for 2013, and Albuquerque made this list. Highlighting the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the Albuquerque BioPark, Albuquerque makes the list as a slower-paced, beautifully cultured area to visit, a gem hidden in the desert.   ...

  Nestled at the northern end of Albuquerque, below the hill of Rio Rancho, is the Village of Corrales. Incorporated in 1971, most of the city is located in Sandoval County, though there are parts that are not incorporated that reside in Bernalillo County. The surrounding areas’ have a combined p...

This morning we were confronted with a tragedy startling familiar and horrifically different from anything we'd known before: a school shooting at an elementary school in Connecticut. Facts are being reported in a constant stream of news flashes and news conferences, and the number of losses seem...

  An article appeared in the Albuquerque Journal yesterday, stating that housing prices had risen nearly six percent in October since the same time last year, nationwide. This is good news for the housing community; the increase will help fuel a housing recovery.                 In New Mexico, ho...

  I came across this article on MSN.com the other day and thought it was very interesting. It definitely shows new trends in houses, but if you’re looking to sell, this could be a great guide for major and minor changes to your house before you put it on the market.   There were eight points disc...

  Rio Rancho, NM has a wide, unobjectionable climate. It’s arid, with lots of sunshine (on average, 330 days of it), and even in the winter, most of the day is spent with plenty of sunlight.   Because it is a desert, temperature differences between day and night can be pretty drastic. Summer and ...

  “Home for the Holidays” has special meaning for everyone, because we all have personal and cultural traditions during this month and a half. The feeling of family and connectedness at this time, of generosity and good will, ebb forth and create a season unlike any other in the year. To quote th...