Tumbleweed Snowman Makes Debut in Albuquerque
KOB.com Web StaffNovember 28, 2017 06:31 PM
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- He's back.
The tumbleweed snowman has made his annual appearance along I-40 near Carlisle. The snowman is put together by the Albuquerque Metropolitan Arroyo Flood ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 29, 2017 in Local News
Existing Home Sales Slowed by a Lack of Listings
Some Highlights:
The inventory of existing homes for sale has dropped year-over-year for the last 29 consecutive months and is now at a 3.9-month supply.
Existing home sales are currently at an annual pace of 5.48 million, the highest pace since ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 24, 2017 in Market Statistics
Bubble Alert! Is it Getting Too Easy to Get a Mortgage?
There is little doubt that it is easier to get a home mortgage today than it was last year. The Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), published by the Mortgage Bankers Association, shows that mortgage credit has become more ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 22, 2017 in Market Statistics
Access is an Important Factor in Getting Your House SOLD!
So, you’ve decided to sell your house. You’ve hired a real estate professional to help you with the entire process, and they have asked you what level of access you want to provide to potential buyers.
There are four elements to a ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 21, 2017 in Selling Your Home
Shrinking supply, Escalating Prices in the Albuquerque Market
Albuquerque Journal by Steve Sinovic, Journal Staff Writer
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — As the year winds down, Albuquerque-area residents still looking to buy a home, townhouse or condo are facing low inventories, which has created a ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 20, 2017 in Market Statistics
Homeowners: Your House Must Be Sold TWICE
In today’s housing market, where supply is very low and demand is very high, home values are increasing rapidly. Many experts are projecting that home values could appreciate by another 5%+ over the next twelve months. One major challenge in ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 20, 2017 in Selling Your Home
Top 4 Home Renovations for the Highest ROI
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Whether you are selling your home, just purchased your first home, or are a homeowner planning to stay put for a while, there is value in knowing which home improvement projects will net you the most “Return On ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 17, 2017 in Selling Your Home
7 Reasons to List Your Home This Holiday Season
Every year at this time, many homeowners decide to wait until after the holidays to put their homes on the market for the first time, while others who already have their homes on the market decide to take them off until after the holidays.
Here are ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 13, 2017 in Selling Your Home
Low Inventory Causes Home Prices to Maintain Fast Growth
The National Association of Realtors (NAR) released their latest Quarterly Metro Home Price Report last week. The report revealed that severely lacking inventory across the country drained sales growth and kept home prices ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 11, 2017 in For Sale
Why Sell Now Instead of Later? The Buyers are Out Now.
Each year, most homeowners wait until the spring to sell their houses because they believe that they can get a better deal during the normal spring buyer’s market. However, recently released data suggests that a seller’s ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 10, 2017 in Selling Your Home
Multigenerational Households May Be the Answer to Price Increases
Multigenerational homes are coming back in a big way! In the 1950s, about 21%, or 32.2 million Americans shared a roof with their grown children or parents. According to an article by Realtor.com, “Nearly 1 in 5 Americans ...
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Posted by Missy Ashcraft on November 10, 2017 in Selling Your Home