End of year Market Update for 2017 – real estate statistics taken from the Southwest MLS
Market Update for Albuquerque December 2017
Do you like Zillow?
This weekend I was engaged in a conversation with a buyer/client who was telling me things he saw on Zillow….and I had to keep interjecting ‘corrections’ to what they were seeing on Zillow. Most of their questions were about information that New Mexico doesn’t disclose in public records, and that Zillow is starting to put […]
A little giving this year!
A little giving starts with all of us! Let’s bring a little “give” into the world this season. From me to you. Albuquerque Real Estate.
A new destination in Albuquerque!
I love hamburgers. I love great hamburgers. One of my favorite places is coming to Albuquerque. Laguna Burger! I have talked about this place before, at their Rt66 location near the Rt66 Casino. But now they are coming to Albuquerque. This will be a great addition to my gastronomic habit. Fresh cut fries, home grown […]
A happy customer makes me smile
I received this today from a happy customer – these things make me smile! Hello Linda, Thank you for walking in my shoes for me. You made a special level of customer service that shows that you really cared for me and my situation of selling the our family home that I grew up in. Now […]
A little mind Zen for today
Real estate is a very high edged, high anxiety, and stressful business…more so if you really really care about your clients’ welfare. I do. So here’s an article that I ran across to help with those moments. People get angry for all sorts of reasons, from the trivial ones (someone cut me off on […]
The Zen of Home Maintenance
I had great news about my roof on my home today. I don’t need a new one. I live in a home built in 2004, and I have a flat tar/gravel roof that is common in these parts of Albuquerque, New Mexico. I don’t even need a repair. How did I get so lucky? Maintenance. […]
Median Sales Price of Homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Here’s a chart showing the rise of median sales prices of homes in Albuquerque, New Mexico – bookmark and come back for more information!
What should I ask the seller to repair ?
A recent article by Inman News highlighted one of the most frustrating parts of a real estate transaction. The repair request. In an Albuquerque real estate transaction, the buyer is able to obtain inspections on the property to satisfy themselves on any condition on the home that is important to them. After these inspections, the […]
When do I get my keys?
In New Mexico, the customary practice is to hand over keys to the buyer upon RECORDING and FUNDING. Closing occurs when both parties sign. The Buyer and Seller will close separately, with separate closing appointments. For the Buyer the paperwork for the loan is signed as well as required disclosures and tax documents. There also […]