13409 Piedra Grande Place, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Absolutely stunning single level High Desert home built by Scott Patrick. Enter through the most amazing custom iron doors you have ever seen! The Great Room features new hard wood floors, a commanding custom fireplace, & a wall of east facing windows that shows off the stunning VIEWS of the Sandia Mountains. The Kitchen features granite counters, top of the line stainless steel appliances, as well as a large center island & a nice sized pantry. At the back of the home you will find the 2nd Master or guest suite complete with a sitting area/fireplace & a private 3/4 bath. On the opposite side of the home you will find the owners suite complete with a spa like full bath and a large walk-in. The backyard offers open flagstone patios, a built-in BBQ, a hot tub, and STUNNING VIEWS.

Price: $875,000
MLS#: 864967
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4
Sq Ft: 3624
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13409 Piedra Grande Place, Albuquerque, NM 87111

13215 Pino Ridge Place NE

Stunning custom/contemporary Southwest home located in The Mountain Highlands at HIGH DESERT! Upon entry you are greeted by a GRAND FOYER and step down great room, soaring ceilings, and STUNNING VIEWS! Other features of the home include: A Chef's Kitchen with large bar top, granite counter tops perfect for entertaining, a formal dining room, a hi-tech home projection theater, office/study, spacious secondary bedrooms with private bathrooms, as well as a private back patio with a built-in grill, a rock waterfall & pond. The private Master Suite offers an attached study behind the 2-way gas fireplace, and a spa like Master Bath with a jetted tub, separate fully tiled walk-in shower, and a huge walk-in closet with built-ins. This home has it all! High desert living at its finest!!

Price: $1,075,000
MLS#: 836422 
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 4
Sq Ft: 4133
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13215 Pino Ridge Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

13415 Quaking Aspen (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Gorgeous Altair home in sought after High Desert. This exquisite custom home offers so much, including two master bedrooms! As you walk in you will be greeted by the most amazing mountain VIEWS! This living room offers a stunning kiva fireplace, hardwood floors, and beam ceilings. There is plenty of space available with game room, huge breakfast area, flex room and a formal dining room. Well appointed kitchen with plenty of counter space, beautiful granite and high end appliances. The main master bedroom is huge, with a large bathroom and walk in closet. You will also find washer and dryer h/u's and craft/office conveniently located off the master bedroom. The backyard is perfect for entertaining, offering outdoor cooking amenities, or you can just relax and enjoy the spectacular scenery

Price: $1,302,500

MLS#: 820069

Bedrooms: 4

Baths: 4

Sq Ft: 4898

Garage Spaces: 3

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13415 Quaking Aspen

Albuquerque, NM 87111

13600 Apache Plume Pl NE (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Beautiful custom home on a large corner lot w/STUNNING Mountain Views throughout. Enter the home via the private, beautifully landscaped courtyard. Bright and open great room with large picture windows, fireplace with banco and beam ceiling -- ideal for taking in unobstructed Mountain & City views! Spacious kitchen and dining area open to great room. Master Suite offers waking to a spectacular Sandia Peak view and a spa-like master bath with jetted tub, separate shower, & a large walk-in closet. Flagstone patios/covered porches with wood burning Kiva fireplace and fountain offer tranquil sunrise and sunset viewing. New hardwood floors. Radian heat. Recent membrane roof installed with transferable warranty. This home is High Desert Living at its finest! Come see this beautiful custom home!




Price: $775,000
MLS#: 814004
Bedrooms: 3
Baths: 3
Sq Ft: 3168
High Desert Home



13600 Apache Plume Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111

13215 Pine Forest Pl NE (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

From the moment you walk through the the large foyer you will feel the warmth this home has to offer. Located in the highly sought after gated community of Desert Run in High Desert. In this stunning home you will find 4bdrms + an office or study, & a formal dining room with hardwood flooring. You will be thrilled with the beautiful gourmet kitchen with stunning cabinetry, raised bar, and large breakfast nook which completely opens up to the Living Room. Light & Bright living room offers 20ft ceilings, & a gorgeous Kiva fireplace which will surely be your focal point. The owners retreat w/stunning mountain views is just that - a retreat complete with a mini kitchenette, & access to your own private deck. Entertaining outside will be a delight with a covered patio, gas grill, and outdoor fireplace.



13215 Pine Forest Pl NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111





Price: $475,000
MLS#: 805728
Bedrooms: 4
Baths: 3
Sq Ft: 2573
Garage Spaces: 2
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The 1% = 10% Rule

Let's say that you are getting a $200,000 mortgage.  A few months ago, a 30 year mortgage at 3.5% would have been $985.48 (principle & interest only, not including property taxes & insurance).  To get the same payment today, at 4.5% you would only be able to get a $178,000 mortgage, or about 10% less.  Do you think that this would tend to slow down activity some?  Well, it has.

A lot of people I talk to will ask me "How's the real estate market, Greg?"  They watch mostly national news and hear that the home values have increased 20% over the last year.  Yes, but only in those places where values dropped more than 50% during the "mortgage meltdown" years (2007-2001), like Phoenix, Las Vegas and California.  They still have a way to go before catching up.  So do we, but on a smaller scale.  While we lost about 15% during those "meltdown" years, we've gained back approximately 5% since. 

Question to the Reader: How has rising interest rates affected your approach to the housing market?

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Be Prepared With First Aid Supplies (Part 2)

 

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You need to make sure your first aid are of high quality. Nothing should be old or expired. All of the supplies should be current and above all effective. If something bad should occur you want to be sure you're not using low quality supplies. Quality does not mean expensive, it means effective. All your equipment should give accurate readings. Your bandages should be thick enough to wrap any wound that may occur. Creams should have a high enough concentration to treat the ailments they are prescribed for.




When buying supplies form a vendor make sure they are selling quality products. They should be licensed and respectable. Nothing should be old, expired, of questionable origin, or of questionable effectiveness. Be wary of any vendor selling you questionable miracle cures. Sadly selling shady medicine has become a cottage industry. This has led to dishonest vendors offering easy solutions to complex problems. If you hear something that sounds be good to be true be sure to research the claims.


When it comes to first aid supplies there are two ways to build a kit. You can buy a prebuilt kit and add the needed extras as you see fit. Or you can build your own from scratch built to your own needs. No matter what you choose make sure your supplies are quality.

Question to the Reader: Have you ever built your own first aid kit?

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Real Estate and Realtors - Part 1

There are many different terms in the real estate field which can be confusing. If you have always wondered what the different terms meant but were afraid to ask, this article is for you.

• Real Estate. The term real estate is used often. Basically, real estate refers to land or anything on the land. It can refer to the buildings such as homes or garages that are on the land. It can also refer to undeveloped land as well as developed land. Offices, retail stores, and even factories are real estate.


• Real Estate Investment. A real estate investment is when someone purchases a home or property in order to re-sell it for a profit. These types of investments can be slightly more volatile than other investments depending upon the pricing values of property and the market. In some cases, it may be necessary to borrow the funds in order to make an investment. However, because the housing market is tangible, obtaining a loan is typically an easy process. Quite a bit of wealth can be made or lost by investing in real estate.


• Realtor. A Realtor is a professional that can help you to buy or sell a home. A realtor is important because he or she can offer you impartial advice based upon their experience in the field. A realtor is sometimes called "an agent", or "real estate agent". Agents or realtors may also help owners to rent their properties.

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Throw a Kid Birthday Party Fast! (Part 2)

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If it is truly last minute and time is of the essence, coming up with a theme and planning may not be possible. When that happens, finding outside help becomes important. Party planning expertise from a professional doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, though. In fact, one great solution to party planning and theme execution needs may be found at a local amusement park.

Often an amusement park will have a party planner on staff and pre-planned themes and packages to accommodate needs and budgets. If the center doesn't provide cake and ice cream or favors, be sure to ask about any rules or policies for bringing in outside items. Also ask about the food, having an unlimited pizza buffet is a hit at any party. Lastly, if timing and budgets allow, be sure to ask about provisions for any adults that are also invited such as extra fees for their food and drinks, and if they receive game tokens too.

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Throw a Kid Birthday Party Fast! (Part 1)

It's not often that a parent forgets a child's birthday or just doesn't plan one all together. But there are times that the best laid plans go awry, external factors wreck havoc on schedules, or a child makes a last minute birthday party request. What to do when at the seemingly last minute for party planning, a new or revamped party needs to be planned and had? Keep in mind some guaranteed party success elements and use them as a launching pad: games and entertainment, guest list, pizza buffet and cake.




No matter the reason, planning and throwing a last minute birthday party can be stressful for the most savvy of party planners and energetic of parents. Regardless of gender or age, the elements above of a carefully chosen guest list, some planned entertainment, along with kid favorites of pizza and a yummy cake, any party will be a success. However, it isn't just enough to bring these elements together and hope for a happy birthday boy or girl and happy guests. There does need to be a little bit of a theme and planning.

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New Home Considerations - Part 2

If you are looking for a different place to live, you might consider older houses as well as new homes. There are pros and cons to both options. One that is freshly built obviously has many positives to it. The main negative is probably that it will cost more than one that was built a few years ago. If you lean toward one that is fresh, then you will need to consider several items. Look at the cost, contractor, and the warranties.

Check Part 1 if you have not yet.

The warranties on products used in the building of new homes are also a consideration. Every area should really be under warranty. From the floors to the windows, a warranty may tell you how good a product you are actually getting.

After considering these items, you should have enough information to choose a contractor, but as you go through the project, make sure you are careful to look at details, so that you know how everything is being done. There is a fine line between being a micro-manager and being a homeowner. Keep that balance, and you will probably also keep your contractor happy.

New homes take a lot of work on the part of everyone involved. For you as the homeowner, it takes work because you need to pick out the details of every area of the home. You have to think about quality with this as well, and you need to be able to discuss options with your contractor. Even with all of the details to consider, it is still worth it.

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New Home Considerations - Part 1

If you are looking for a different place to live, you might consider older houses as well as new homes. There are pros and cons to both options. One that is freshly built obviously has many positives to it. The main negative is probably that it will cost more than one that was built a few years ago. If you lean toward one that is fresh, then you will need to consider several items. Look at the cost, contractor, and the warranties.


The cost of new homes will be more than older ones, but you have to look at what you are getting for the money. A fresh build will have no issues, whereas with an older house, there are so many things that can creep up right away. If you feel like you can afford to go in this direction, then you will need to be sure and get the financing that will work for you.

The contractor is another consideration. He or she is actually paramount to your project. New homes are built by a number of people, but the contractor is the one who holds it together. It is important to have one who will hire only quality help at prices that you can afford. You probably have a vision of what you want the outcome to be. Make sure that you hire a contractor who has that vision and is willing to make sure that those working with him or her also share your vision. It is important that the contractor you choose has a good reputation and can show proof of some of his or her work.

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13412 Desert Zinnia Ct NE (Albuquerque, New Mexico)

Foothills North
The Impressive entry way only leads you to find a much more impressive interior of this single level 5 bdrm HIGH DESERT HOME. Contemporary meets Southwest all the while being warm and inviting throughout. The abundance of windows affords TREMENDOUS VIEWS and natural light! A 690sqft guest house that is nothing short of phenomenal with large living area with fireplace full sized kitchen/w/d hook ups and 3/4 bath, & private entrance. Gorgeous pool, and several outdoor entertaining areas. NICE!!

 

13412 Desert Zinnia Ct NE

Albuquerque, NM 87111



Price: $800,000
MLS#: 764706
Bedrooms: 5
Baths: 4
Sq Ft: 4,941
Garage Spaces: 3
Acres: 0.65
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Extras

2+ Living Areas
Alarm System
Bar In Kitchen
Built-In Bookcase
Ceiling Fan(s)
Raised Ceiling
Separate Entrance
Skylights(s)
Smoke Alarm(s)
Formal DR
Walk-In Closet(s)
Wet Bar
Patio Combination
Patio Covered
Courtyard
Rock
Wall Privacy



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Luxury Homes Are A Great Investment (Part 4)

If you are considering buying property in the real estate market of today, you might want to start taking a look at a few luxury houses in the area. Due to the fact that any kind of real estate purchase that you make is going to be an investment, you need to make sure that you are going to make the best investment possible. If you have not read Part 1, Part 2 or Part 3 go ahead now.

This is the perfect chance for you to buy a luxury home. While the real estate market has improved a great deal over the past year it is still recovering and a number of homes that were once exclusive are available at a much more affordable rate. This way you can obtain a luxury home at a great price. As the market keeps on rebounding, you will have to pay a much higher price for the same luxury home. You cannot go wrong with such exclusive homes. There are so many advantages of buying and living in such a property. Contact your Realtor (that's me right?) today to start looking at your local gems on the market.

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