The season of giving is upon us! If you would like to donate or volunteer to help brighten the holiday for those in need, check out one of the many organizations that needs your help. •The Roadrunner Food Bank is one of our state’s largest non-profit organization dedicated to ending hunger. They need your help […]
Helpful Tips When Moving With Children
Moving can be a stressful and difficult time for children as well as adults. When children are forced from their familiar surroundings they experience a vast array of emotions. Children can feel scared, angry, anxiety and grief when they learn they are moving. It is important to ease the transition into a new home, below […]
Albuquerque Museum of Art & History Offers Free Day
The first Wednesday of the month and every Sunday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m, is free entrance to the museum. It is easy to find, located in a unique position—in the heart of historic Old Town and just across the street from the New Mexico Museum of Natural History. The museum regularly features exhibitions, […]
SHOULD I RENT, OR SHOULD I BUY?
With the media telling us ‘The Sky is Falling’, should you rent, or should you buy? Let’s take a minute to find out – SHOULD I RENT, OR SHOULD I BUY?
WHAT ARE PIGGYBACK LOANS?
Bank of Albuquerque Mortgage What Are Piggyback Loans? Depending on the lender or broker you’re talking to, Piggyback loans are also called: a. Combo Loans b. 80/10, 80/15, 80/20, 75/25 loans Piggyback loans combine a 1st mortgage (usually 75 – 80% of the appraised value, to avoid PMI), with a “piggyback” 2nd mortgage (usually 10%, […]