It’s doing nicely, thank you! Lots of questions lately about how the market is doing. It is following exactly the same pattern as it always does. Location is essential. Staging and preparation is essential, and pricing is TOPS. Resist the tempation to “chase” the market with your pricing. Don’t start out high to leave room […]

We have seen a decline of Single family home listing inventory – the number dropped from 6,131 in Oct of 2007 to 5,523 for Dec 2007.” The Average Sales Price for the same period has decreased from $246,522 to $240,602, so with those numbers, you can see that now is a perfect time to take […]

Most people take electrical power for granted, never thinking about whether it will be there when they need it. While a power outage can mostly be a temporary inconvenience, if prolonged it can pose some hazards. You can minimize the problems and safety hazards of an outage by following these suggestions to protect your family […]

Tax time is upon us again already, but luckily, the Internal Revenue Service provides some perks to homeowners to compensate for expenses they may have incurred throughout the year with homeowner related tax deductions. Consult your tax advisor to find out which deductions apply to you, but here are some common deductions that may be […]

Buying a home can be a very exciting experience, but it can also be a confusing and complicated process, especially for a first-time home buyer. New home buyers are confused, anxious and concerned when it comes to finding a real estate agent, choosing the house, and getting financing. Don’t let yourself be overwhelmed, here are […]

I’m proud to announce that my website https://www.realestateinabq.com has just been ranked #5 on the 2007 Top 100 Internet Marketers for real estate agents nationwide. eSourceAgent.com, an online marketing company with a real estate focus, did extensive research and ranked agents websites based on web visibility in the Albuquerque area. I am excited that I […]

In today’s market competition is tough and you have to make your home as marketable as possible. Potential buyers are more interested in homes that are spacious with open floor plans. But even if your home is smaller or you have a choppy floor plan, you can visually create a larger room, giving the illusion […]

I have received my ACRE® certification. What does this mean to the consumer? Real estate professionals who have earned the ACRE™ designation have completed a course of study and taken an exam that tests their ability to provide unbiased counsel to the consumer in matters that deal with real estate. ACRE™ members consult WITH their […]