So... I'm not your typical Realtor®, really no one at Q Realty, Inc is typical or average in any way. We strive in every way to exceed our customer's expectations. In an atypical summer I have made some amazing life long friends, and just happened to sell them a house in the process. These chance meetings have been anything but ordinary. Here are just a couple of examples. I decided that the updates to the third generation of the iPad was worth the investment. As the Apple genius and I were looking at cases … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2012
Helen Jackson was absolutely great!
“Helen Jackson was absolutely great! She was involved right from the initial purchase through fix-up and the sale. How can I document all the things she did? Great ideas to sell the home she did a showing “staged” with furniture. She did on-line advertising. She worked closely with the appraiser to get closer to what I needed to get for the property. She arranged her time to talk with me on plenty of Saturdays and Sundays. She was even patient when I was unable to answer her right away and I was feeling … [Read more...]
Top 10 Home Repair Tips
Top 10 Home Repair Tips that every home owner should know: Understand the location of your furnace filter. Caulking outdoor breaks down after about a year. Caulk to seal your house each year. Caulk indoor areas, especially around your wet areas, such as the tub and vanity. Know how to fix leaky faucets. Simple kits are available at your local hardware store. Understand how to prevent clogging in drains. Pour a cup of white vinegar down your drains to keep them clean. Know the location of your electrical … [Read more...]
Have you ever thought about a renovation home loan?
Have you ever thought about a renovation home loan? Are you fed up with looking at houses that haven't seen an update since the mid 1980's? Does it feel like everything in your price range is so out dated it should be a crime? Let's chat about the stream lined 203k mortgage -- instantly update your kitchen and bathrooms... Need a bigger over haul, the full 203k will let you tackle your biggest challenges! Let's take a second look at some of those "no way" homes and see if there is a "maybe" in there after … [Read more...]
Air USA to employ up to 200 Jobs in the Big Q
New Mexico Business Weekly by Dan Mayfield, Reporter Date: Wednesday, September 12, 2012, 12:20pm MDT Air USA is relocating its headquarters to Albuquerque according the today's announcement by Gov. Susana Martinez. The company, which specializes in military combat training with foreign-made air craft, is expected to employ up to 200 in the Big Duke. Albuquerque is a choice location, according to Don Kirlin, the founder and president of AIR USA. The company prefers hiring military veterans who have an … [Read more...]
How are the Schools?
One of the questions I get asked most often by my buyers is, "How are the schools in this neighborhood? " Schools in the Albuquerque area each have their own strengths and weaknesses. What is interesting is the cycles that schools go through. Having grown up and been educated in the Albuquerque area I have seen that the majority of the schools in the city have cycles of good times and bad. We have great schools, teachers and communities in the metro area, and I think that the deciding factor for purchasing any … [Read more...]