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The Rural Life Awaits in Bosque Farms

by Sandi Pressley

As larger cities like Albuquerque continue to expand, it's getting harder to find rural areas to live that are close to necessary amenities.  Bosque Farms is the exception to that pattern. It's a rural village that lets you live the country life, while being close to great shopping, dining, and entertainment found in Albuquerque, only 20 minutes away.

Bosque Farms enjoys a rich history, which can be traced back to a Spanish land grant from 1716.  Today the village is more residential, yet it holds onto its farming heritage. There's still a dairy farm that operates here, along with large alfalfa fields which feed the horses.

Even though this is a rural village, there's still a number of popular retailers here, such as Brenda's Fashions and Peddlers Corner Antique Mall. And you won't have to go far for great food with Sopa’s Restaurant, Benny’s Mexican Kitchen, Southwest Grill, and Teriyaki Express, plus several burger joints such as Blake’s Lota Burger.

The rural life awaits those looking for a more relaxing place to live.  Visit our Bosque Farms, New Mexico Real Estate and Information page to learn more about this great little village and to search for your dream home.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

5909 Gorrion Street NW, Albuquerque   $199,000

4 Bedrooms/ 1.5 Bathrooms/ 1935 Square Feet

Single story home with open concept & functional floorplan with tasteful updates thru-out! Kitchen with NEW Tile countertops, ALL APPLIANCES CONVEY with property! 

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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Our Top Hot Properties

by Sandi Pressley

There's never been a better time to find an amazing home in Albuquerque and Placitas. Our top Hot Properties feature custom luxury amenities, beautiful landscapes, all in great neighborhoods.  Take a look at what our top Hot Properties have in store for you!

8100 Via Alegre NE, Albuquerque

This one-of-a-kind custom Medditerranean home features custom crafted gates, knotty aldre entry, beamed ceilings and n extraordinary chef's kitchen. There's pleny of room for all your toys and cars in the oversized garage.

Check out the details and amazing photos!

 

10 Cinco Circle, Placitas

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.  And there's plenty of room for the wine with the built-in wine fridge that holds 400 bottles!

Check out the details and amazing photos!

 

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Buyer Traffic is Strong in New Mexico

by Sandi Pressley

Everyone knows that the best time to sell anything is when demand is high and supply is low.  The National Association of Realtors (NAR) just released two major reports showing that now continues to be an ideal to sell your home.

REALTORS® CONFIDENCE INDEX

Every month, NAR surveys “over 50,000 real estate practitioners about their expectations for home sales, prices and market conditions.” In May the index continued to show that demand for homes outpaced supply.

The map below illustrates buyer demand broken down by state (the darker your state, the stronger the demand is there). As you can in New Mexico, buyer traffic remains strong.

Takeaway: Demand for housing continues to be strong throughout 2017, but supply is struggling to keep up, and this trend is likely to continue into 2018.

If you are going to sell, now may be the time to take advantage of the ready, willing, and able buyers that are still out searching for your house.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10 Caminito Trail, Placitas   $395,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 2580 Square Feet

This amazing culdesac property features unobstructed views of the mountains and open floorplans with stunning raised ceilings.

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Have a Happy 4th of July!

by Sandi Pressley

The 4th of July is just around the corner and it's time to celebrate in Albuquerque!  Here's what's in store for you this coming 4th of July to help celebrate our freedom.

Freedom 4th

The City of Albuquerque is hosting a huge celebration at Balloon Fiesta Park from 3-10pm.  Admission is free!  You'll be able to enjoy all kinds of food and drink vendors while you take in the festivities.  There's also face painting and inflatables for the kids.  And to top off the evening will be a massive fireworks display and performance by country star Clint Black!

Corrales New Mexico 4th of July Parade

What's the 4th of July without a parade?  Starting at Target Road at 10am, the parade will run through downtown Corrales to La Entrada Park.  And after the parade ends there will be a family fun day at the park with food and more.  You can also join the water fight at the Corrales Rec Center.

Have a fun and happy Independence Day!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

4401 Pershing Avenue SE, Albuquerque   $499,000

3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bathrooms / 3 Partial Baths / 4100 Square Feet

INCREDIBLE Custom single story Home-In the heart of ABQ. 2CAR garage, open floorplan showcases 3 exceptional LG living areas, all in whopping 4100 sq ft!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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July Fun In Store For Albuquerque

by Sandi Pressley

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

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!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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Find the Best Places to Eat in Bernalillo

by Sandi Pressley

Bernalillo may be a smaller town, but it definitely has some great options when it comes to eating out.  People from all over come to Bernalillo for the great dining options. 

Freight House offers a modern industrial atmosphere where you’ll enjoy amazing BBQ, burgers, and 24 beers and cider on tap. They also feature a community bar table and large outdoor patio with game tables, along with daily specials like Taco Tuesdays.

Kaktus Brewing Company is another unique dining and brew experience.  They are a nano-brewery, which is a 2 barrel brewing system which allows them to focus on the high quality of every beer that they brew. They feature a great selection fresh, organic, natural and local foods from New Mexico and pizza. There are even belly dancers on Sunday evenings and wild game sausage to make the experience more unique.

If you want to cool down with some delicious frozen yogurt, then you need to go to the Chill Zone, a locally owned and operated self-serve frozen yogurt shop, where you’ll find all sorts of frozen yogurt delights. The flavor selection is a constant surprise and the self-serve area immaculately maintained.

If you want to find more great places to eat, visit TripAdvisor.com for the best places to eat in Bernalillo. You can also learn more about this great community and search homes for sale in our Bernalillo Community page.

 

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

4712 Cayetana Place NW, Albuquerque   $342,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms / 2105 Square Feet

Custom built Tiara home in the exclusive Andalucia subdivision sits on a large corner lot w/stunning views of the Bosque, Sandias & city lights!

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More Americans Are Choosing to Buy Than Rent

by Sandi Pressley

According to the latest US Census Bureau report, it turns out that for the first time since 2006, more people chose to purchase a home over renting in the first quarter of this year.  There were 1.22 million new households formed in the first quarter, and of those, 854,000 were first-time buyers.  That makes the home ownership rate among new households a whopping 70%!

This is great news as the rate of homeownership nationwide is currently 63.6%.  The last time the rate came close to this figure was in the 2nd quarter of 2004, when it was at the all-time high of 69.2%.

Recently, a Wall Street Journal article had this to say about the reason for the jump in first-time buyers:

“The return of first-time buyers is accelerating. In all, they have accounted for 42% of buyers this year, up from 38% in 2015 and 31% at the lowest point during the recent housing cycle in 2011, according to Fannie Mae, which defines first-time buyers as anyone who hasn’t owned a home in the past three years.”

According to Trulia’s Chief Economist, Ralph McLaughlin:

“Strong renter household formation is one of the reasons why the homeownership rate has continued to drop since the onset of the housing crisis, so any sign this trend is reversing is something to take note of. We look forward to future releases of these data to determine whether this is a statistical blip or a trend.”

What does this all mean? Basically, this indicates that as more people who can buy for the first time realize their ability to buy a home without renting first, then the overall economy will benefit.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

4401 Pershing Avenue SE, Albuquerque   $499,000

3 Bedrooms/ 1 Bathrooms / 3 Partial Baths / 4100 Square Feet

INCREDIBLE Custom single story Home-In the heart of ABQ. 2CAR garage, open floorplan showcases 3 exceptional LG living areas, all in whopping 4100 sq ft!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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Albuquerque Makes List of Best Cities to Live in America

by Sandi Pressley

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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Four Hills Village - A Small Community With Much to Offer

by Sandi Pressley

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!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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Have a Happy Mother's Day in Albuquerque!

by Sandi Pressley

Mother's day is coming up this Sunday. Have you planned a special day for that special mom?  There's plenty of great ideas for spending a great day with your mom and showing your thanks.  Here's a few ideas to get you started.

Brunch

Sunday brunch with mom is the perfect gift.  A number of restaurants in Albuquerque are hosting Mother's Day brunches.  Here's a list of restaurants in and around Albuquerque that are featuring Sunday brunch.

Spa Day

What self-respecting mother doesn't want to be pampered? Take her out for a spa day. And of course Albuquerque has some of the best spas anywhere.  Check out this list of top 10 spas in Albuquerque.

A Home Cooked Meal

It's your turn to cook for mom.  Here are some recipes for delicious dishes she's sure to enjoy.

Jewelry

Most moms love jewelry.  Why not have a custom piece of jewelry made just for her? Here's a list of custom jewelers in Albuquerque?

Have fun with mom and have a happy Mother's Day!

 

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

5909 Gorrion Street NW, Albuquerque   $199,000

4 Bedrooms/ 1 Bathrooms/ 1935 Square Feet

Back on the market! This open concept floorplan includes tasteful updates. Plenty of space with 2 living areas and 4 beds spread over 1935 sq ft!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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