If you are planning a home improvement or remodeling project, you may be approaching the point at which you need to engage the services of a contractor. This may be the first time that you've hired a contractor. If that is the case, you may be wondering what you need to do when it comes to engaging the services of a reputable, reliable, and competent contractor. There are eight specific tips that you should bear in mind when you need to hire a contractor for a home improvement or remodeling … [Read more...]
The #1 Reason To Sell Now Before Spring
The Albuquerque real estate market is showing a lower inventory which means homes are selling but eventually the demand of homes in our market will start a new trend of higher cost properties. If you are considering making a move the time is now! Q Realty® agents are experienced and ready to help you sell or buy your home! By the KCM Blog The price of any item (including residential real estate) is determined by ‘supply and demand.’ If many people are looking to buy an item and the supply of that … [Read more...]
The 16 Incredibly Useful Rules Every Organized House Follows
Keeping your home organized believe it or not is a healthy habit. Clutter seems to bring some people down and feel overwhelming. These steps (even if you do not follow them all) could help lift spirits, maintain order, and more importantly help you enjoy your home! Here’s the thing you may have noticed about houses: They don’t clean themselves. Which is unfortunate, because if houses cleaned themselves you could spend less time cleaning yours, and more time doing something more fun, like watching … [Read more...]
The Vacation-Smart Home
From Pillar to Post As summer gets into full swing, it makes sense to review some simple but important steps you should take to secure your home while you head off for a well-deserved vacation. Amidst all of the decisions about where to go, where to stay, and what to do when you get there, taking some time to plan for leaving your home safe and secure will give you added peace of mind while you’re enjoying your free time. Here are some useful reminders and tips for protecting your home while … [Read more...]
March 2015 Market Update
Welcome to Q Realty's March Albuquerque Real Estate Market Update. Q Realty, Inc. thought you'd find this information helpful and is ready to answer any questions you may have about the Albuquerque, New Mexico real estate market. In March, the number of Active listings was down 17% from March 2014 and down 4% from February. This means that Albuquerque homebuyers had fewer homes to choose from than they did one year ago and the nice homes were selling fast! The median listing price for Albuquerque homes in … [Read more...]
Home prices post strongest annual gain in nearly 8 years
Pace of sales hits 5.36M a year during third quarter, best since 2007 Home prices in most metropolitan areas grew significantly in the third quarter, with the national median price rising at its fastest annual clip in nearly eight years, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). During the same period, existing homes sold at the fastest annual rate recorded in more than six years, according to NAR’s latest quarterly report on metro area median prices and affordability. Despite the robust … [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...]