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REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Too Many Errors Found in Listing Information?

Here's a great article on how you should choose carefully the websites that you use to find homes for sale on-line. I hear this every day, people using Realtor.com, Trulia, and other sites that may not have updated MLS feed. On a site like mine, however, the provider that I use to gather the MLS data is updated at least once a day, so anything that sells is removed from the list, and new listings are shown immediately. When you register for a saved search, you can get immediate updates of any changes in the Albuquerque real estate market. REALTOR® Magazine-Daily News-Too Many Errors Found in Listing Information? To work with a great team for your home search, call us today!

Mesa del Sol lands 50,000 s.f. data center | New Mexico Business Weekly

Great industry coming to Mesa Del Sol community - good for jobs, good for the community. If you haven't checked out Mesa Del Sol , do so today - it's a great community for the future. If you need a great real estate team to help you pick out the best property for you, call us today ! Mesa del Sol lands 50,000 s.f. data center | New Mexico Business Weekly

Albuquerque Real Estate Supply/Demand statistics

Open publication - Free publishing For more information on Albuquerque real estate , or if you need help with analyzing this data, feel free to contact us anytime.

Home showing feedback - what do you think?

I've been asked by one of my clients to show one of your properties.  You find out about the showing by either your client telling you, or you see it on the Supra update.  That tool is a great resource for letting us track our showings and keeping us informed even when we have a vacant listing, isn't it?  I remember when the lockboxes weren't as 'smart' and we had to run around every week to 'read' the keybox to see who had been there.  With today's technology we can easily see who has shown our properties, time/date.  Great for security and great for servicing our clients . The next thing that I expect to find after the showing is a request for feedback .  While I don't mind getting a phone call, sometimes it's not as effective as getting a detailed email request for feedback - the reason being I might be standing in line at the grocery store, waiting in my dentist's office, or with a client.  Not very efficient for letting you know det...

I really like getting your Albuquerque property flyers, I really do!

This blog post goes out to all of my broker friends in Albuquerque , trying hard to sell their listings...after all if you aren't trying hard to sell your listings, then why stay in the business, right? Let me just say this officially - I DO NOT mind getting your property flyers emailed to me . I know you have heard a million times "I can find what I want on the MLS ! **%(#()@! Don't bother me!" I disagree. Sometimes, I just can't. Why? Because the MLS is a great tool for telling me the basics... address, area, size, bedrooms and whether it has a pool . Oh, and yes it tells me how much your brokerage is offering to me to close the property with you with a qualified buyer. The MLS, however, is lacking in being able to spell out alot of really nice information that might fit my buyer just perfectly, based on me putting in a somewhat broad search in the MLS and taking alot of time to read all of your remarks (as space allows) Many years ago our brokerage...

Albuquerque Real Estate Trends Market Statistics

Albuquerque real estate market stats - these are some interesting stats from February 2010 to April 2011 Sandia Heights Foothills area North Albuquerque Acres Academy West Downtown area Far Northeast Heights, Near Northeast Heights North Valley areas Four Hills UNM Area Paradise Hills Ladera area Uptown Area Thank you for reviewing this information. When you need more information, please feel free to contact us anytime!
Using FaceTime ... Really an interesting tool! How do you use it? - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone Location: Silver Peak Pl NE,Albuquerque,United States

Can we live together?

That's the question I asked myself as I was moving towards getting an iPhone. Okay, so I have the iPad already, but didn't see the need for a new phone..moving closer to Apple products and still hanging on to my PC...can it be done? Does it make sense? I'm here to tell yes...it's possible and does it work for business? Yes, it does. I think I may have the perfect combination of work tools for my real estate business now. My toolbox is now packed with amazing hammers and drills to make your home sale or purchase easier and faster with less stress on you. And, besides, I love the iPhone and iPad for shopping, reading books and gathering recipes.

61 Circle Drive, Albuquerque, New Mexico

COMPLETELY OFF GRID! No more utility bills with all the conveniences of city living Fantastic property, completely off grid - no more PNM bills! Completely self contained, solar/propane generator, private well, septic - raised gardens, green house, sprinkler system; fully fenced, 1.8 acres - located minutes from Trader Joe's and Tramway area, simply amazing. Private and secluded! For your showing contact us today!

Great app site for iPad and iPhone users

I haven't had much time or inspiration to blog lately about Albuquerque real estate or homes - idle hands/idle minds! Finally back to the market swing - but using my iPad for my real estate business has made me an iPad app stalker! I just found this great site to find great apps, with their rankings. Check it out!

Qualify to buy before you sell | Inman News

Qualify to buy before you sell Inman News This story is bringing you absolutely great information! Don't go home shopping or selling before qualifying - failed processes result in failed expectations! When selling your Albuquerque home , be sure you have gone down each path, that you have looked at every possible outcome. Absolutely make sure of your total payoffs on your property, including liens, mortgages, credit lines, etc. What you gain from the sale of your present home will have everything to do with what new Albuquerque home you can buy. Contact the eTeam today and talk to a professional.

Selling Albuquerque Real Estate.....

is completely fun!  Seriously, it is.  There is such a variety of homes out there, and I see all of them from one 'end' to the other every week. Albuquerque has a variety of styles!  Adobe homes , Scottsdale style homes, brick homes, traditional 'ranch' style homes - it's just a kick to get out and tour these properties.... Gotta go for now - more photos and videos to come! Oh, this is my favorite yard buddy....

Albuquerque Real Estate definitions - "Realtor®"

Realtor® - a real estate broker or an associate who holds active membership in a local real estate board that is affiliated with the National Association of REALTORS ® Not all real estate agents or licensees are Realtors® - why does that make a difference?  A real estate licensee that is not a Realtor® is not bound by the Code of Ethics which governs our interaction with the public and other Realtors®. In order to be a member of the Southwest Multiple Listing Service, you have to have a Realtor® membership and be a member of the Great Albuquerque Association of Realtors® So, not all individuals that hold a real estate license are Realtors® - for more information, please contact  Linda DeVlieg's eTeam  anytime!  The team can keep you updated on all listings, market information and sales activity for all of the Albuquerque metropolitan area.  For your next Albuquerque home, contact the eTeam

Albuquerque Real Estate definitions - TITLE INSURANCE

Title Insurance: Insurance that protects the lender (lender's policy) or the buyer (owner's policy) against loss arising from disputes over ownership of the property. In Albuquerque real estate transactions , it is a customary practice that the seller will pay for the owner's policy on the closing of their Albuquerque home.  The interesting part is that Albuquerque home builders (as sellers) will pass this cost on to the buyer, thus causing the buyer to have to pay this cost again when they sell the house.  Buyers of Albuquerque homes should be aware of this when they factor in the costs of purchasing a new construction home in Albuquerque. For questions regarding title and the process - contact Fidelity Title Have questions about real estate in Albuquerque?  Come see/email/chat/ with us anytime!

Albuquerque Real Estate definitions - CLOSING COSTS

We are often asked 'what are closing costs' when a buyer is purchasing a home and a seller is selling a  home.  These typical closing costs vary from market place to market place. In Albuquerque, for example, customary closing costs for sellers are the title fees, and the buyers' closing costs are typically anything associated with their loan.  The buyer may be asked to pay for the inspections and home warranty if these are desired. "Expenses (over and above the price of the property) incurred by buyers and sellers in transferring ownership of a property.  Closing costs normally include an origination fee, an attorney's fee, taxes, an amount placed in escrow, and charges for obtaining title insurance and a survey.  Closing cost percentages will vary according to the area of the country; lenders or Realtors® often provide estimates of closing costs to prospective homebuyers and sellers." In my co-authored book "Get the Best Deal When Selling Your H...

Albuquerque real estate definitions - The Acceleration Clause

First in a series of articles regarding 'real estate words' that you might encounter in your search for an Albuquerque home or while selling your Albuquerque home. Acceleration clause A provision in a mortgage that gives the lender the right to demand payment of the entire principal balance if a monthly payment is missed, or if a provision of the mortgage is violated. You may run across this term during the course of a Real Estate Contract (or in common terms Seller Financing ).  If you are buying a home with a NM Real Estate Contract and someone talks about the 'acceleration clause' be aware of the practical applications of this term.  If the home you are purchasing (or selling) has an existing mortgage on it, most likely the mortgage document has an 'acceleration clause' contained in the document which prevents you from transferring ownership of the property without paying off the existing loan.  If you buy a home with a NM Real Estate Contract, y...

#8 Albuquerque Home Staging Article - THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL

#8 in a Series of 8 Articles - THE IMPORTANCE OF HIRING A PROFESSIONAL Why hire a professional designer - to avoid costly and time consuming mistakes, for one. Secondly, to save on your time – a professional knows where to go and who to talk with. Your time is valuable and a designer can save you time, money and headaches, especially when it comes to knowing where to go. Thirdly, to obtain the desired result/outcome of the project. Many people think that watching HGTV gives them liberty to do everything themselves. This is a mistake. When you do not really know what you are doing – only think you do – that is the result a potential buyer sees, a “do it yourself job”. Not the result you should be going for. In this economy, time is money and selling a house takes time – why waste it. Hire a professional – if only for a few hours. Perhaps you need help with picking out a new paint color, ideas on staging your home, what to take & what to keep, etc. The point is to sell your hom...