As reported by - New Mexico Business Weekly The city of Albuquerque can put a $50 million bond issue to rebuild the Paseo del Norte and I-25 interchange on the Nov. 6 ballot, New Mexico Secretary of State Dianna Duran said Wednesday. The agreement worked out among Duran’s office, the city and the state Attorney General’s Office would require the city to waive its voter identification requirement for that one election, Albuquerque MayorRichard Berry said Wednesday afternoon. Such a waiver would require the vote of … [Read more...]
Archives for August 2012
Robin ROCKS!
Robin recently launched an initiative to keep people in the loop with what is going on in Albuquerque. Below one of her customers remarks on what he thinks of the tool. If you would like to be in the know of the great events taking place in our city each day call Robin at (505) 504-0635 and ask her to put you on the Experience ABQ list! Robin, Hi !! So I love the inbox app... A life saver I tell you!! Thank you for keeping me in mind and for the event calendar. However I think my journey here in albuquerque is … [Read more...]
Helen exceeds our expectations!
"Thank you again for being of such great help to both Jenny and I. We both talk about how wonderful you are and a great realtor that has far exceeded our expectations of the home buying experience. I am happy that we have remained in close contact to exchange ideas and pass on information that can help one another. I have enjoyed working with you and am so happy that we have had the opportunity to work together as repeat clients! … [Read more...]
Citi Launches Rental Effort for Distressed Borrowers
I saw this article and thought it might apply here in New Mexico to keep some distressed Albuquerque Homeowners in their homes. Source: The Wall Street Journal by Alan Zibel "Citigroup is starting a program to allow 500 homeowners in trouble with their mortgages to rent back their homes if they sign over the deed, a step some lenders are taking to help people avoid foreclosure. The bank said Wednesday that it has sold $158 million in loans it holds on its books to a joint venture of Santa Ana, Calif.-based … [Read more...]
Could this be the time to get back into the Albuquerque Real Estate Market?
For the last few years, Realtor’s have been encouraged by local lenders to mention to our clients and friends that the time to buy is “now”, based on record low interest rates. This has been a great a statement to mention to potential Buyers IF they are convinced that they will not need to re-sell in the foreseeable future. 30 year fixed interest rates have been nothing less than amazing. It’s been difficult for me to encourage buyer’s to move quickly based on the depreciating market. My advise has been that … [Read more...]
Q Realty, Inc. Welcomes the Wonderful Anji Lang
Anji's choice to move her license to Q Realty, Inc. was based on her respect of John Kynor, the Qualifying Broker and founder of "The Q". Her experience under his past leadership as one of her Qualifying Brokers at Coldwell Banker Legacy was of total respect and awe of his extensive technology expertise, his tireless willingness to share and teach his brokers, his innovative ideas to service YOU, our customer, and of John’s superior knowledge as a Qualifying Broker and leader. She is excited and proud to be part of … [Read more...]
5 Questions to Ask Your Home Inspector
Most home buyers feel like they are bona fide real estate experts after all the studying up on loans and neighborhoods, online house hunting and open house visiting it takes just to get into contract on a home these days. But for all but the most handy of house hunters, getting into contract and starting the home inspection process only surfaces how little you actually know about the nuts and bolts and brick and mortar of the massive investment you’re about to make: a home! So, you hire a home inspector, but it … [Read more...]
Albuquerque REALTOR Joe Szklarz “Is a great Realtor that also became a great friend”
My wife and I could best be described as picky, and that certainly did not deter Joe from finding us the home that was perfectly suited to our needs. Not only was he incredibly patient and focused on ticking all of our boxes, but his concise knowledge of the area allowed us to quickly narrow down our selection and save us all time. Joe is a great Realtor that also became a great friend. ~ Kurt & Dr. Ellen Beswick … [Read more...]
“I bought and sold with the best [Albuquerque] REALTOR I have ever worked with”
Buying a house is emotional. Selling a house is emotional. I'm the kind of person who needs to be talked off the cliff regularly. I bought and sold with the best realtor I have ever worked with because he was there every step of the way for me. M. Goodrich … [Read more...]
“Joe Szklarz has been my realtor for many years and has been invaluable”
Joe Szklarz has been my realtor for many years and has been invaluable in putting together deals to help me buy and sell properties. He has always been professional, fair, hard-working and is especially creative and tenacious in making a deal work for both parties to the transaction. L. Thompson. … [Read more...]