Loma Colorado sits above the surrounding area over-looking the Rio Grande valley and further east to the Sandia Mountains.  It extends south from Northern Blvd along Loma Colorado Blvd and west to Broadmoor Blvd before jogging south to De Deportes Arroyo and straight east to the Vista Hills boundary. I remember driving on Loma Colorado Blvd before there were any extensive home developments.  Blades Skating Rink (now the MAC Sports Center) was one of the first buildings to be built followed by...

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...

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...