Congratulations to our office manager, Michele Ruehle on winning the "Most Organized Office" category on Albuquerque the Magazine's "Stay-at Home" contest! Photo courtesy of Albuquerque the Magazine, Story by Taylor Hood … [Read more...]
3 Ways Realtors® Elevate Your Home Buying Experience
In a poll of 1,000 home buyers, just over half found the loan process simple, but nearly 25% said they would rather gain 10 lbs than go through the lending process again and 13% would rather spend 24 hours with the person they dislike the most; some even said they'd prefer a root canal or a night in prison! Lack of confidence and uncertainty while making major financial decisions can can be a stressful and emotional ordeal. When you have a competent and ethical team in your corner, buying a home can be one of … [Read more...]
8 Tips to Hire a Contractor
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...]
5 Tasks Every Homeowner Should Do in January
Information Provided by Houselogic Whew. The holidays are done. The new year has rung in. That’s when smart homeowners know it’s time to do these five things that’ll save time, money, and hassles all year long: #1 Organize Your Seasonal Storage Space Packing away holiday decor presents a big opportunity. It’s the best time to sort, declutter, and reorganize that space where you store your seasonal stuff. So before simply stuffing your holiday things back in there somewhere, take inventory, then sort, … [Read more...]
Don’t Upset Your Pet with these Moving Faux-Paws
All of us at Q Realty completely understand how hard it is to consider moving your pets. we have seen all over Albuquerque real estate area there are all kinds of different pets from pocket pets to livestock. his article from Inman has given us some insight and tips on how to help minimize the stress on you and your pets. How to keep Fido, Fifi and Mr. Ed happy during this stressful time BY MARIA DAMPMAN My cat, Boomer, is one weird puss. We rescued him as an 8-week-old … [Read more...]
What To Do in Downtown Albuquerque
Written by: Jeremy Alderman, ZOG Digital, Inc. Albuquerque, New Mexico is defined by its living history museums, green chile, salsa dancing, hot air balloons, baseball, nearby ski slopes, and Native American jewelry. Have you ever experienced an authentic Native American pow wow? You can here at the Gathering of Nations Pow Wow festival in April. The downtown area of the city is home to a newly remodeled convention center, 12-screen movie theater, robust Entertainment District, Civic Plaza … [Read more...]
3 Reasons the Housing Market Should Thrive in 2014
by The KCM Crew Recently, HousingWire asked David Berson, chief economist at Nationwide, for his opinion on the near-term future of housing. Below are what Mr. Berson believes to be the three things you need to know about housing in 2014. We have included a quote from the article and a small comment from KCM for all three points. Number 1: 2014 should prove to be the strongest year for housing activity since before the Great Recession “Most economists expect an improved job market in 2014, with employment … [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...]
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...]