Monday, July 28, 2014

Around Albuquerque - Museums

Echoes of the past gracefully intermingle with imaginative pursuits into the future in the City’s extensive collection of museums. Some reflect the rich history, diversity and customs of Albuquerque’s original settlers, while others simplify the complexities of science and technology. Newcomers and residents alike never tire of their leisurely explorations through time. Here’s a quick tour of:

Albuquerque Biological Park (Albuquerque Aquarium, Rio Grande Botanic Garden, Rio Grande Zoological Park) 
2601 Central NW (Aquarium & Garden)
903 10th St. SW (Zoo)
764-6200
The Aquarium features a coral reef, moray eel -tunnel and 285,000 gallon shark tank. Walled Spanish and English gardens and glass conservatories show-case desert and Mediterranean plants at the Botanic Garden. The 60-acre zoo is home to 1,200 animals representing 260 species.

New Mexico Museum of Natural History
180l Mountain Road NW
841-2800
Offers hands-on displays, walk-through volcanoes and ice age cave, dinosaur dioramas, giant-screen Dynamax Theater.

Indian Pueblo Cultural Center 
2401 12th Street NW
843-7270
Explores the 19 New Mexico Pueblo Indian tribes and their culture. Hands-on activities at Pueblo House Children’s Museum.

National Atomic Museum 
Kirtland Air Force Base
284-3243
Atomic bombers and missiles mix with displays on the development of atomic weaponry.

Albuquerque Museum 
2000 Mountain Road NW
243-7255
Features Four centuries: A history of Albuquerque permanent exhibit; the sculpture garden containing 32 large works; and rotating exhibits highlighting the region’s traditional and modern art.

EXPLORA Science Center & Albuquerque Children’s Museum 
800 Rio Grande NW
243-7255 (242-4600/Recorded information)
Discovery encouraged via a giant weaving loom, rubbing tables, bubble-making equipment, giant kaleidoscope and hands-on computer equipment.

Maxwell Museum of Anthropology 
University and Grand NE
277-4405 One of the leading anthropological research centers in the U.S.; permanent exhibit Ancestors & People of the Southwest presents the development of humans over 4 million years.

Meteoritic Museum 
UNM Campus/Northrop Hall
277-2747
One-time space debris, along with the world’s second-largest stone meteorite - the one-ton Norton Country - are on display.

Campus Observatory 
UNM North Campus/Yale NE
277-1446
The premier place in the city for state of the art star-gazing activities.

Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Reasons For Listing Your House With Greg Lobberegt

Professional Commitment

  • Full-time experience since 1983
  • Brokers License since 1988
  • Realtor Code of Ethics
  • 12-hour+ workdays
  • Over 1200 families have relied on Greg for their real estate needs
  • Personal guarantee


Personal Administration Staff

  • Full-time licensed personal assistants available to you
  • State-of-the-art computer system
  • Mobile phone, voice mail, fax
  • Staff tends to details so Greg can concentrate on buyers for your home

Professional Counseling

  • Comparative Market Analysis (CMA) to determine proper pricing
  • Semi-monthly written status reports
  • Feedback from all showings reported to you
  • 30-day and 60-day reviews of marketing efforts
  • Arrange, review and monitor contracts, financing, title work, etc.
  • Provide appraiser information to ensure highest possible property valuation
  • Written estimate of sales proceeds on contract presentation

Wide Marketing Exposure

  • Internet Advertising including 360 iPIX Virtual Tours
  • Advertising in local print media
  • Marketing on Social Media and Blog
  • Presentation on Coldwell Banker and Southwest MLS web sites
  • Attractive signage placed in your yard
  • Attractive handouts prepared for buyers visiting your property
  • Property handouts distributed to area Realtors
  • Newsletters sent to over 7,500 homes every six weeks featuring Greg's listings

Tuesday, July 15, 2014

13912 Haines Ave NE (Albuquerque, New Mexico)



What a find! This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bath custom FOOTHILLS home sides up to the Open Space Preserve so the mountain & city views are out of this world! Offering 3100 sqft of bright and open living space. Large great room that opens up to the kitchen, a living room, formal dining room, and an island kitchen with granite counters and a double oven. Master suite offers a large walk-in closet, and a spa like master bath with jetted tub and separate shower. Over-sized 3 car garage with plenty of extra space for storage. Beautiful backyard offering a covered patio with a hot tub, RV Parking with power hook ups, as well as an in-ground fiberglass pool for the warmer summer months! Come see this great foothills home today!



Price: $475,000
MLS#: 819312
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sq Ft: 3079
Garage Spaces: 3
Albuquerque Home For Sale


13912 Haines Ave NE
Albuquerque, NM 87112

Monday, July 7, 2014

Why You Decide To Sell Your Home

It is important to set out in writing the reasons that are motivating you to sell your current home. You might ask yourself, "Why am I selling my home and what do I expect to accomplish?" If you have a growing family and you need more space you may be under less pressure to get your house ready to sell than if you were, let's say, moving to a new city due to a career opportunity. Explore your short and long term goals and decide how selling your house fits into those goals. Doing this will help you to establish a time management path for selling your home.


Your agent can save you time and money by applying their expert knowledge to your particular needs and setting a realistic time frame for the process to proceed. They can explore all of the variables within your individual goals and how best to achieve them in your local real estate market.

Read more at www.GregLobb.com