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Easter is coming up soon, so that means it time to think about how to spend the day on Sunday, April 1.  Why not start out the special day with a delicious brunch? The flavors of the Southwest are a great way to start a Sunday, even if you don’t celebrate the holiday. And many restaurants in Albuquerque are offering brunch specials for the holiday.  Here’s a few of the many great deals you’ll find for Easter Sunday brunch in Albuquerque. Make sure to make reservations as soon as possible as tables can fill up fast.

Council Room

Come to the Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque for brunch favorites like French toast BLAST, pan-seared chicken breast, green chile meatloaf sandwich, grilled ham steak, salmon fillet, and prime rib au jus. You’ll start out the special brunch with garlic shrimp skewers, short ribs street tacos, and duck confit.

El Pinto

If local flavors are your idea of a great Sunday brunch, then El Pinto has a great brunch lined up for you. The brunch menu features Eggs Benedict with eggs and pork loin on a green chile biscuit with a red hollandaise sauce.  Or enjoy green chile cheese biscuits smothered in green chile white gravy with a side of chorizo.

Hotel Andaluz

In addition to a delicious brunch featuring pastries and muffins, fresh fruit, a paella station, steak and eggs, huevos Benedictos, crab, a crepe station, and goat cheesecake, you can have fun with an egg hunt and music from a New Mexico Marimba Band.

Pueblo Harvest Cafe

For you late risers, Pueblo Harvest Café is serving an all-day breakfast that includes scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage, along with entrees such as Pepper boneless short ribs, cod filets, slow-roasted pork loin, or carne adovada, along with a carving station with glazed ham, roast beef and assorted mustards and chutneys.

These are just a few of the many great ways you can spend Easter Sunday in Albuquerque.  Here’s a list of other restaurants offering Sunday brunch specials. Be sure to check back on our blog every week for more great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque. And follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

5005 General Bradley Street NE, Albuquerque, NM  $309,000

4 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms (1 full, 1 partial) / 2400 Square Feet

Fantastic NE Heights Location! Exceptionally well cared for home with great curb appeal, back yard pool, and views of the Sandias. Formal living room and a cozy Den that includes a wood burning stove insert, large eat-in kitchen includes NEW Stainless Steel appliances, plus a separate formal dining for those special occasions. Lots of built in storage throughout. 

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Are you planning to buy a home in Albuquerque and have kids in school? Then no doubt you want to find the right home near the best schools in Albuquerque.  You certainly don’t want to end up regretting buying your home if it turns out that the school you live near isn’t right for your child.

You may think that your real estate agent can show you all the best schools in Albuquerque. But they can’t. Fair housing laws have been enacted that prevents agents from recommending schools.  Why? It was discovered that some agents in recent years have been labeling schools as "bad" to swing the sales of homes toward more affluent neighborhoods. So it’s a good thing that agents in general aren’t allowed to recommend schools. That means that you as a parent should research the best schools in Albuquerque for your children. After you find a school you think would best suit your children’s needs, then your agent can help you find the right home near that school.

There are at least 3 questions you should ask when finding the right school in Albuquerque.

What school will you child attend?

Sure this may seem obvious, and that’s why some people forget to ask it. There are dozens of schools in the Albuquerque Public School district, so that means you have a lot of schools to choose from. Their website has a great deal of information about schools in Albuquerque that should be useful in finding a good school.

What are the numbers?

Even though numbers don’t provide a complete perspective, they are a great place to start. You can find helpful ratings and scores on websites such as GreatSchools.org and Niche.com. They use test scores, reviews, and other factors to rate the best schools in a given area.

What about reputation?

If you know people in the area you want to move to in Albuquerque, ask them what they know the schools in the area. You might even meet with the principal of a school to get an even closer look, presuming you can make such an arrangement. See if they can give you a tour of the school with your child present.  Look at class sizes.  Is the library well stocked? What does your child think about the school? These are great indicators to look for.

Finding the right school and the right home for sale in Albuquerque is worth the effort.  Once you do find a great school for your child, let us help you find the right home near that school.  Our powerful search tools can help you find homes for sale near the schools of your choice in Albuquerque.  Also make sure to take advantage of our Home Buyer Listing Alerts to get automated alerts of homes as they hit the market. And you can always feel free to call us at 505-980-2999 to speak with an experienced agent.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10 Tres Amigos Road, Placitas, NM  $399,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms (2 full, 0 partial) / 2200 Square Feet

This stunning Placitas Custom Home offers a secluded .97 AC Sanctuary w/breathtaking views. Open & spacious floorplan featuring a dramatic entry way into a cozy living space. Warm & inviting property in a highly sought-after location. Fabulous access to hiking & biking.

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The holidays are right around the corner.  Are you tired of buying the same old gifts every year? Albuquerque is the perfect place to find thos perfect southwestern gift items and unique fashions. You can find just about any type of handmade and Native American made crafts and gifts here – antiques, apparel, books, culinary specialties, furnishing – you name it. You can see the full list of great places to buy that perfect gift here.

Here’s a few stores that might peak your interest.

The Candy Lady

Featuring hand-made candies made from secret family recipes for over 26 years.

The Old Town Hat Shop & Accessory Boutique

Looking for the perfect hat for that special someone? You’ll find hats from a large variety of brands, along with the studio of ParaTi Hats.

Treasure House Books & Gifts

Do you know a bookworm who loves learning about the Southwest? Treasure House has all the books you could want about the history and culture of New Mexico.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10001 San Francisco Road NE, Albuquerque, NM  $1,250,000

6 Bedrooms/ 6 Bathrooms (2 full, 4 partial) / 5750 Square Feet

This dream home is a slice of paradise at over 5800SF! Open concept floorplan showcasing arch accents,columns,gleaming tile, & hardwood flooring, and lush carpet. Renovated Spa-Like master bath offers many amenities including Steamroom.

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Albuquerque boasts a great variety of restaurants.  But if you’re looking for a great breakfast in Albuquerque, then you want to find a restaurant that specializes in the morning feast.  To that end, here’s a few of the top places to get a great breakfast in Albuquerque.

The Grove Cafe & Market

The Grove sets no limits on what time of day breakfast is served. With fresh, all day breakfast selections, you can satisfy your breakfast cravings whenever you want. Top is off with gourmet coffee, mimosas, cupcakes or cookies. They also do Sunday brunch.

Standard Diner

What’s more classic American than eating breakfast in a former service station?  The unique atmosphere blends seamlessly with the great menu, featuring all your reliable breakfast favorites and a few new surprises.

Golden Crown Bakery

What’s better than fresh baked breakfast delights? And if you want to come back for lunch, they feature feature amazing pizzas and empinadas.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10 Cinco Circle, Placitas, NM   $550,000

5 Bedrooms/ 5 Bathrooms (1 full, 4 partial) / 4015 Square Feet

Enjoy the extraordinary views from this spacious home, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, and more.  Treat your guests to the upstairs bed with en suite bath.  Entertain in style with the spacious kitchen that opens into the great room.  

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Summer is here and it's time to look forward to some fun events coming up in Albuquerque this July. Here's what we have to look forward to.

14th Annual Pork & Brew BBQ State Championship

July 1-3, 2017 | Saturday-Sunday 11am-7pm | Monday 11am-5pm

New Mexico's original food festival returns to the Santa Ana Star Center with a wide variety of BBQ delights.

Freedom 4th

July 4, 2017 | 3-10pm

Come celebrate Independence Day at Balloon Fiesta Park where there will be free face painting, inflatables, and more fun for the kids. Also enjoy the Microbrew Garden, with local beer, wine and spirits, along with a massive food court of more than 30 food vendors.

Route 66 Summerfest

July 22, 2017 | 3-10pm

Come to historic Nob Hill on Saturday, July 22 from 3-10 p.m. for the biggest Summerfest of the year.

Have a fun and fantastic July in Albuquerque!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

8100 Via Alegre NE, Albuquerque   $675,000

4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Bathrooms/ 3330 Square Feet

One of a kind custom Mediterranean/Tuscan home with tons of features and amazing oversized garage for all of your cars & toys+workshop area!

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Every year, US News & World Report comes out with their list of 100 Best Places to Live in America, and Albuquerque made the cut at #74! They base their ranking on quality of life, job market, and people's desire to live here. So it's really no surprise Albuquerque made the list, considering all that this great city has to offer. It's an area rich in culture and natural beauty. Albuquerque's economy and artistic community attracts new residents from all over.

There's so much to do in Albuquerque - art galleries, historic sites, the Albuquerque BioPark's zoo, museums. And don't forget the food! There is an enormous array of food to suit any taste. The wineries and breweries of Albuquerque are also known around the country.

And if you want to enjoy the great outdoors, no problem! Albuquerque Parks & Recreation has a whole host of great parks to keep you busy. There's a neverending list of things to do, such as golfing, swimming, walk through stunning open spaces, playing with your kids in the playground, ride a hot air balloon, shoot some targets, kayaking on the Rio Grande, you name it!

Learn more about what makes Albuquerque one of the best cities in America to live on our Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate & Information page, as well as search for your dream home.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

12105 Pocono Road SE, Albuquerque   $239,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 1790 Square Feet

Exceptional single story home built in 2013!  Light, bright & open great room w/fireplace, beautiful tile flooring thru out.  Spaciously designed kitchen complete w/stunning countertops/backsplash.

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If you’re looking to buy a home in a community that combines recreation and being conveniently located near a large metro area, then Four Hills Village is just the place.  Just north of Kirtland Air Force Base at the base of the Sandia Mountains, this quiet community of 2500 has everything you need to make it a home.

There’s a number of great places to shop and eat right here in Four Hills Village.  There’s specialty stores such as The Quilt Works, Bert and Jess Clothiers, and Gamers Anonymous. Or you can find a variety of stores all in one place at Four Hills Shopping Center.

Ready to eat? Local favorites like Basil Leaf Vietnamese Restaurant, El Pollo Real Colombiano, and Pizza Castle will keep your tastebuds satisfied.

But really it’s the recreation that attracts people to this community. Looking for a scenic drive? The Sandia Crest Scenic Highway, a 14-mile road weaves up to Sandia Crest from Cedar Crest, ends up right in the heart of Sandia Park.

You can find out more about the great community as well as search for the perfect home for sale on our Four Hills Village, New Mexico Real Estate page.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

8100 Via Alegre NE, Albuquerque   $675,000

4 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Bathrooms/ 3330 Square Feet

One of a kind custom Mediterranean/Tuscan home with tons of features and amazing oversized garage for all of your cars & toys+workshop area!

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One of the many things that make Albuquerque such a great place to live is certainly the outstanding parks.  Albuquerque Parks & Recreation manages a wide array of parks for the benefit of Albuquerque residents.  You can do so many things such as golfing, swimming, playing with your kids in the playground, walk through stunning open spaces, shoot some targets, ride a hot air balloon, you name it!

If you’re up for a round of golf, there’s four public courses - Los Altos, Arroyo del Oso, Puerto del Sol, and Ladera. All of the courses have amenities such as a pro shop with rental equipment, along with a snack bar or café.

And if you want to go to a park, you have 288 parks to choose from! Of course one of the best parks has to be Balloon Fiesta Park, home of the annual Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta and the Anderson-Abruzzo Albuquerque International Balloon Museum. The park also hosts a wide variety of events throughout the year.

So if you’re looking for an excuse to get out and enjoy the beauty of Albuquerque, you just found almost 300 reasons, so get outside and enjoy this wonderful city!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

9519 Iron Rock Drive NW, Albuquerque   $350,000

5 Bedrooms/ 3.5 Bathrooms/ 3020 Square Feet

This amazing home is only 3 years old, so you get a virtually new home without the extra building costs.  Features a modern plan and energy efficient.

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Are you looking to buy a home in New Mexico that’s near the conveniences of the metro area but not in the middle of all the excitement? If so, Corralles may be just the place for your new home.  While Corrales is located in the Albuquerque metropolitan area, it still retains it’s connection to it’s agrarian past.  Corralles is home to around 8300 residents, lending to it’s quality as a tight knit and pleasant community.

And you don’t need to go out of town to find great places to shop and dine. There’s a number of quality shops, along with a few galleries which feature locally made products, namely Sara Smith Contemporary, Ambiente of Corrales, Corrales Bosque Gallery, Epic Art, Gallery Nouveau and the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center museum and shop. There’s also a great selection of restaurants, like Indigo Crow Café, Village Pizza, The Oasis of Corrales, and more.

There are many things that make Corrales the ideal community to buy a home.  Visit our Corrales, New Mexico Real Estate & Information page for more details about this wonderful community and to search for your dream home.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

9116 Wimbledon Drive NE, Albuquerque   $325,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 1770 Square Feet

Gorgeous brick single story home with UPDATES GALORE in Tanoan's Gated Community!

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Just 15 miles north of Albuquerque on the banks of the Rio Grande is one of the oldest towns in the Southwest - Bernalillo.  This is a town that holds onto its history, but is not afraid to grow with the times.  Bernalillo celebrates its history by partnering with wineries in New Mexico to host the annual Wine Festival each Labor Day, which of course features wine, along with music, arts and crafts, and great food.

And if you love being in the great outdoors, then the Sandia Lakes Recreational Area is the perfect place to enjoy hiking and picnics. And if you have children of high school age, there’s the convenience of having Bernalillo High School available for their education.

Search for your dream home in Bernalillo today!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

15 Calle Cobre, Placitas, NM   $498,000

5 Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms/ 3200 Square Feet

An exquisite custom Placitas property on over 2 acres with stunning views and functional open floor plan and upgraded kitchen!

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