The new year is well underway and the real estate market numbers are in. There is a myriad of factors that have impacted the 2018 real estate market, everything from local, national, and international economy and politics to social and ecological factors. In general, the national market continues its slow recovery (spanning the last 6 years) with the increase in median home sales, but not all cities, states, and regions can be easily deduced from national housing statistics flashed on news rep...
What I love most about the holiday season, besides family coming together, is the food. Growing up in a large family (the youngest of 8 children) the kitchen and meal times were an integral part of who we were, filled with tradition and love; where there was family, there was always good food.
A childhood memory that has had an impact on me as an adult was watching my parents work together to make flour tortillas (I’d help too). My Mother would mix the ingredients, knead the dough, and divid...
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A few years back we had some especially cold days for New Mexico. I remember the weather report, a monotone voice spewing words steadily from my car radio, something about “record lows” and “2 degrees.” I wasn’t thinking about freezing temperatures or that I should be worried I turned off the heat for the zone associated with our spare bedrooms on the second floor, I had a busy day of work ahead.
Fast forward 10 or so hours when I finally arrived home (my wife was o...
New Mexico is famous for its spine-tingling legends, no doubt due to its rich history. Everything from the paranormal with Roswell UFOs and the mysterious Taos Hum, to spiritual apparitions like La Mala Hora and La Llorona.
As a young boy, I used to sit at night and watch small lights moving across the Bartlett Mesa behind our house in Raton. My siblings used to tell me that the lights were La Llorona traveling across the mesa and that if I didn’t behave she would come and get me! As the yo...
Nestled in the Desert
The sage-scented air is fresh, the birds are singing, and the view of the Sandia Mountains fills my windshield as I exit my driveway onto Vera Cruz Road—nothing is better than loving where you live.
When looking for a new home, whether it’s your first or your last, whether you are a growing family or downsizing, it’s important to consider the neighborhood, not just the house. In my neighborhood series, I hope to showcase some of my favorite neighborhoods in the greater...
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Let’s face it, sometimes we know exactly what we want—buying a new construction home makes getting what we want easier and faster, not to mention buying new has a lot of benefits too. If you are in the market for a new home and you don’t want to be hassled with buyer competition, moving delays, and spending a lot of money to make your new home suite you with renovations and upgrades, then buying a new construction home may be the perfect option.
Less Hassle
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