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Albuquerque, NM Real Estate News

By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
In Albuquerque, NM, historic homes are becoming chic and trendy with a younger generation!Last Sunday's issue of the Albuquerque Journal focused on the new popularity of the Huning Castle neighborhood,  Albuquerque's established and historic Country Club area. It seems a whole new generation is discovering the benefits of the big, 50-year-old trees, pedestrian-friendly walking routes, and charming and unique homes of this downtown neighborhood.Adjacent to the old Albuquerque Country Club, and convenient to Downtown, this neighborhood continues to be in high demand, commanding top-dollar prices. Extensive remodeling of older homes to bring kitchens, baths, and master suites up-to-date are highly popular, and the few remaining vacant parcels are quickly snapped up if they appear on the ma...
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By Venturi Realty Group, Albuquerque's Trusted Real Estate Team
Are you looking for the perfect home? Do you feel some distant call to head back to the roots of the land? Back to somewhere in time, rich in heritage - be sure to visit http://www.welcomehomeabq.com/ and find out for yourself the reason most people are turning to this beautiful location in the desert Southwest to search for their dream home.Offering a healthy, dry climate, and more sun than most states see, Albuquerque NM is one place you will not want to pass up.  Finding the perfect home in the Albuquerque area can be a hassle if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of the real estate game. The WelcomeHomeABQ team specializes in real estate services that provide you with the information and assistance you need for an easy home buying or selling experience.There are so many beau...
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
The doomsayers would have you believe that astronomical numbers of foreclosures are happening daily, but that's certainly not the case here in my neck of the woods in New Mexico! The foreclosure rate in Albuquerque, NM is actually DOWN 31% from a year ago!These numbers were just published in the Albuquerque Journal yesterday, based on figures reported by RealtyTrac. According to the same sources, the state of New Mexico overall reported a decrease of over 12% in the foreclosure rate, when comparing this year to last year! OK, you may be thinking that 31% or 12% decreases in the foreclosure rate may be in the right direction, but still represent some very high numbers of foreclosures, right? Wrong!The Albuquerque metro area showed one foreclosure for every 880 households in the third qua...
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
Homes prices in Albuquerque, NM were actually up in October, 2007 over the prices for October of 2006!According to an article in the Albuquerque Journal of December 9th, 2007, the Albuquerque Board of Realtors figures indicate that last October's average sales price was up a substantial 7.5% over figures for the same month a year ago! That's pretty good news, and not at all what would be expected by anyone listening to all the gloom and doom predictors floating around these days!The average sales price in the Albuquerque market for October, 2007 was $246,522, compared to an average sales price of $229,163 for October of 2006. The median figures for those months show similar increases; the median sales price for October this year was an even $200,000, while the same month in 2006 showed ...
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By Franz Redl
(R&R Real Estate Partners, LLC)
Here is the latest Real Estatet Market update for October 2007: October StatsAlthough closed sales are still declining, the average home sales price increased compared to the same time last year.
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By Franz Redl
(R&R Real Estate Partners, LLC)
The Greater Albuquerque and Rio Rancho Markets have seen a sizable increase in inventories. This is good news for Buyers. The interest rates are still great and there is a lot of selection in all price ranges available.For more Market News please visit my website at www.RealEstateByFranz.com. Click here for the latest Market Statistics! 
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By Venturi Realty Group, Albuquerque's Trusted Real Estate Team
The Albuquerque's North Valley is about to get a little quieter. Construction started today on the first of 6 railroad crossings that are being converted to be "quiet crossings". The 6 crossings are between Candelaria and Osuna with the Candelaria crossing being started first. I'm hopeful that once these are constructed, money will be found to convert the rest of the North Valley crossings so the rest of the valley can benefit from the reduced train horn noise. My hats off to the residents and officials that have worked hard over the past many years to see this come to fruition! Take care, Tracy http://www.WelcomeHomeABQ.com/
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By Lance Somerville
(Please Inquire)
 This is my first blog entry ever!  I am an associate broker in the Greater Albuquerque area and I am writing today to inform everyone with money to invest in real estate that there are some truly amazing investment opportunities here in New Mexico.  Not all exist in the Albuquerque area...in fact some of the best opportunities I am seeing are in surrounding communities where oil and gas are thriving in addition to other economic development factors.  If you want to know more about new construction opportunities in areas with great returns, feel free to drop me a line.  As for the local seen, I am still coming across great real estate investment properties here in Albuquerque, NM.  In fact, how does a 103K sound for a house that needs a little work and is truly worth about 150K conserva...
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By Joe Olmi
(La Entrada Realty)
Real Estate Buzz........     Top Reasons Why It's a great time to buy! Selection, selection, selection.There are over 7200 homes  on the marketNo Bidding Wars.Plenty of inventory means less demandYou can make an offer.Seller's are more willing to negotiatePatience is tolerated.There is more time to think through the decisions.Due diligence is welcomed.Sellers allow time for inspections and objections.There are plenty of specs.Never lived in homes available with incentivesRepair requests are welcomed.Buyers can request a Larger repair allowance.Location, location, location.Vast supply means more likely to find a home in desired area. Real Financing is available.Fixed rates, FHA ,and first time Buyer programs are back! 
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By Joe Olmi
(La Entrada Realty)
What's up with the 311? What is this number and how can you use it? · 311 is the number for Albuquerque non-emergency  city inquires and services (out of calling area 505-768-2000).· Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about locations, hours, fees, and more· Report abandoned cars, potholes, graffiti, weeds, unsafe City drivers and more· Get information on events, classes, recreation programs · Obtain direct referrals to the correct department for any City service.· A fully staffed 24 hour a day, 7 day a week, 365 day a year resource for all non-emergency needs and questions.· A person will always answer· No more guessing which department to call.· No more Voicemail  There is no charge for this service, (cellular service providers may charge for air time). For Emergencies call 911For non-e...
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
How often do sellers who'd like to get an overy-high price for their home say something along the lines of "I want to at least try the higher price for a while. Let's test the water; what have we got to lose?"The answer, at least in Albuquerque, is "A SALE!"Here's why:Like all the rest of the country, Albuquerque's real estate market has been slowing. We're still better off than most areas, but the number of listings on the market has nearly tripled since early 2006. So loads of homes are just sitting on the market, as this current absorption rate study shows. Many of those homes are sitting exactly because their sellers are priced speculatively. Right now, in Albuquerque, houses that are over-priced are NOT SELLING. Period.The proof is in the fact that 2007 average SALES prices differ ...
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
The Arabian National Horse Show was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico from October 18th to October 28th.This most prestigious show in the Arabian show horse industry offered hundreds of classes for registered Arabian and half-Arabian horses and their owners and riders.From halter classes to the Mounted Native Costume Championship, from driving to reining, and working cowhorse classes to sidesaddle competitions, this fabulous horse show had something to offer everyone. Thousands of competitors and spectators flocked to Albuquerque's Tingley Coliseum at the State Fairgrounds for one or more days of these exciting competitions, and now the results are all in.View the Arabian National Horse Show Results here.
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
Albuquerque's latest real estate absorption rates indicate home sellers here in New Mexico really need to get real about the real estate market.How come? Absorption rate is one of the best indicators of whether a local real estate market is a buyers' market, sellers' market, or just evenly balanced. Here's why: absorption rate indicates how long it is likely to take to sell ALL the existing homes in a given marketmarket, assuming the rate of sales stays constant and no new listings are added to the pool. Here's how it works: Take all the listings that are on the market in the target area, and divide by the number of listings that sold in the past month in that same area. This tells us how many months we could expect it to take to sell all the current inventory in an area, IF the rate of...
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By Laura Warden Nordin, 30-year Top Producer in Greater ABQ Real Estate
(Century 21 Camco Realty)
Wow.. it's good to be back! Of course, it was good to be away, as well! My husband, Brian, and I recently returned from spending weeks in Europe to celebrate our 25th anniversary. For any of you who have never been, it is incredible. Think castles on the Rhine, Venetian gondola rides, hikes in the Alps, or in the back-country of Wales. And it all comes complete with amazing food, fabulous museums, glorious cathedrals, and history, history, everywhere! I'd highly recommend a vacation in Europe to anyone!Then, too, we were excited to return, as we were having a complete kitchen remodel done while we were away. That should have been great to come home to, as well.Unfotunately, NOT!In our absence, the contractor had installed different tile than we ordered, and done it in a fashion that mad...
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By Eloise Gift, Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate
(Gift Realty NM)
Eloise Gift http://newmexicohomesalesbyeloise.com/ A Gift for all seasonsAlbuquerque, New Mexico is a great place to live. The almost 450 thousand people who live in the city can give you many reasons to support this statement. Albuquerque's Top Picks, and now they have another - the environment. In 2006, Mayor Martin Chavez and the city of Albuquerque beat several other cities from around the world to receive top recognition for water sustainability. In addition, the mayor and the city also beat 90 other cities around the nation for the number 1 spot as the greenest United States city: http://www.albuquerquegreen.com/. To promoting a healthy environment and maintain his leadership position as mayor ot the greenest US city, the mayor urges city residents to focus on air quality, healthy...
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By Eloise Gift, Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate
(Gift Realty NM)
During balloon fiesta time in Albuquerque, NM, it is not unusual to step out your front door to hear and see a hot air balloon hovering overhead. But what are the odds of discovering that the balloon is being piloted by friend or an acquaintance and is so close that you can talk to each other? This morning I had one such one-in-a-million encounter. I stepped out of my house to go to the letter box and heard a balloon nearby. I looked up and saw it hovering low over my neighbor's house. I waved as I usually do to the people in the gondola. They waved back. I could hear them talking and thought I recognized a voice. I called out, "Bob is that you?"To my surprise, the answer came back, "Eloise, is that you? We are looking for a street to land on." At this point, some of my neighbors who he...
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By David DeVine
(Coldwell Banker Legacy)
Albuquerque is divided into four quadrants: Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, and Southwest . The North and South dividing line is Central Ave, also known as "Old Route 66."  Broadway is the dividing line between East and West, or to native residents, the railroad tracks. Each quadrant has its own unique qualities and distinctive neighborhoods.  Four Hills neighborhood located in the Southeast corner of Albuquerque, is a well established community with  private golf, tennis,  swimming facilities, and two parks for recreation. The history of the Four Hills dates back to the 1950's.  It was the new location for beautiful custom homes overlooking the city and enjoyed great views and access to the mountains.  One of the neighborhoods most famous attractions was the Western Skies Motel.  The ...
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By Eloise Gift, Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate
(Gift Realty NM)
Carole Provenzale's beautifully illustrated post  Fun at The Fair: Bellmore, Long Island, New York/A Feng Shui Consultants' Play Time! reminded me of my own New Mexico State Fair 2007 experience that I described elsewhere and made me aware that she and I have something in common. I too, like this time of year with its fairs and fiestas and try to visit as many as possible. Our New Mexico State Fair ended two weeks ago. As always, it was delightful. It presented lots of photo opportunities, but in writing about it, I chose to focus on my friend's quilting achievement. I was very pleased to have a friend who was a winner. Speaking of a season for fairs and festivals, the State Fair has hardly closed its gates before the Balloon Fiesta's startin two days on October 6. I shall, of course, b...
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By Eloise Gift, Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate
(Gift Realty NM)
I wrote the post below last year to introduceAlbuquerque, New Mexico's annual international event and to celebrate my very first ride in a hot air balloon. I was very pleasantly surprised with the calm and peacefulness of the ride. From start to finish, from take off to landing, it was like floating on a cloud. Reflecting on that flight, it is difficult to reconcile it with yesterday's tragic events relating to a balloon flight. Of course, on a calm uneventful flight, we tend to forget how really frail our balloon vessels are. I wrote:Our annual 9-day balloon fiesta event in Albuquerque, New Mexico starts in two days. Just in case you are unable to attend, here is a way to enjoy a ride vicariously - come fly with me. More Information For more information on an event that brings thousan...
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North Albuquerque Real Estate Market Statistics 9/24/07-10/1/07 New homes on the market: 9Number of homes entering escrow: 1Number of homes closing escrow: 3Number of homes expiring: 3Average days on market: 41You can always visit my website to find the value of your home with a free, over-the-net evaluation. If you would like a free list of homes for sale in your area or would like to be the first to know about hot new listings before other buyers do then give me a call at:Carina CozbyPremier GMAC Real Estate(505) 798-6300 Office(505) 681-8988 MobileCarinaSellsHomes.com WebsiteCarina@CarinaSellsHomes.com E-mail
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