South Valley Property in Albuquerque New Mexico 87105

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Local Realtor wins Wall Street Journal Dartboard Contest #33

Local Albuquerque Realtor William Staab with Coldwell Banker Legacy has won the 33rd Wall Street Journal Dartboard contest which ended March 31, 2009. The contest asked six people from around the country to go up against six stocks picked by the Wall Street Journal staff that were randomly picked by throwing darts at a dartboard.

The contest originated years ago when people started to remark that monkeys throwing darts at a dartboard could do better at picking stocks than financial analyists and pundits.

William Staab's stock finished 32% higher over the six month period, his next closest competitor was a dartboard pick that finished up 15% while the closest human competitor to Mr. Staab was down by 9%. Truely in the six months that this contest ran has been a difficult time for the stock market and the market is definetly reflecting the overall economy.

Out of the 33 Contests that have been held so far only 13 times a human has out picked the darts......?

How do you know if you have the right kind of insurance?

How do you know if you have the right kind of insurance? Or enough insurance?

Insurance is designed to protect your assets and your ability to earn an income. If you are found at fault in an accident and don't have enough insurance.you are still liable for the difference!

Our process focuses on a few different things that people may be used to. Where we do try and save our clients money. There is a fine line between over insured and under insured. This is where having a good agent and a good agency shows their true value.

Most people that come to us don't have enough coverage. Our risk assessment questionnaire shows a client how much they truly need. The important factors to consider are your assets. This can include the equity in your home, personal property, and investments. If you don't have enough liability to cover those few things you are at risk. The next, most important asset is your ability to earn an income. In most this is probably the most important and it needs to be protected in 3 ways. It needs to be protected against lawsuit, disability, and death.

This is how we truly help our clients, by educating them on the importance and need of good insurance and a good agent.

With over 15 years experience and the backing of some of the top companies in the industry we can effectively and efficiently handle any and all of our clients needs. Whether its auto, home, life, disability or business insurance we can make sure you are protected. We strive to give you the best customer service compared to anyone else you do business with. Doing business with us is fast and easy.

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Serna Insurance
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Albuquerque February Home Sales Report

Newly Listed! 9 units available in this manufactured housing condominium project. Great bargains if you are down sizing yet want to keep a home that is easy mobile and you can move close to work. Made of Chinese coragated paper, interior walls can easily be moved to create extra space or remove a wall to add on an additional bedroom or living area! Located near I-40 freeway underpass. Total price: FREE first come first serve.

No really folks it isn't really all that bad here in Albuquerque yet. Although pending home sales are down 7.2% from last month the actual median home price has risen by 5.7% from last month in Albuquerque and a whopping 25.1 in Rio Rancho from last year!

Inventory is shrinking, in Febuary 2008 there were 5,591 homes on the market compared to 5,373 in February 2009 The total number of new listings that entered the market was 1,272 as compared to January 2009 of 1,615 or down 14.2%

The total number of closed sales this month was 343 (greater Albuquerque area all price ranges) as compared to last month January 2009 324 was up 5.9%

The average selling time for a home in Albuquerque is currently at 96 days based on the average home price of $209,515.

So although we are not a frenzied pace of home sales like we were in August of 2007 neither is the rest of the country; considering the changes to the subprime mortgage and mortgage markets and the health of our overall banking institutions and mortgage lenders. Comparisons can be made to the stock market, while banking,financial amd automotive stocks have suffered during this economic downturn other companies like Gold and Copper Mining, Green/Solar companies have done well.

Our overall local economy is doing well, thanks in part to our Govenor Bill Richardson and local Mayors Marty Chavez of Albuquerque and Rio Rancho's Thomas Swisstack who have provided industries economic inscentives to relocate here.

Remember if you are thinking about buying or selling your home, we are here when you need us!
*Information and statistical information provided by Greater Albuquerque Board of Realtors Southwest MLS Sales Data deemed reliable but not guaranteed.©

Article written by:
William Staab
Coldwell Banker Legacy
(505)898-2700




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Marriott Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport

BuyaHouseNewMexico.com is pleased to announce its partnership with Marriott Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport to provide our relocating customers with the cutting edge of style, comfort and superior ammenties offered by this luxurious property located only minutes from the Albuquerque Airport. Our relocating customers can enjoy a great discounted rate and peace of mind that after a long day of looking for houses,the closing on their property, or waiting for their new home to be built.

The Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport held its official Grand Opening Thursday, February 12, 2009. The hotel was open to the public December 23, 2008. The hotel participated in the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony with the local Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce. Guests of the hotel, local chamber members and business owners were treated to property tours, hors de’ oeuvres and one lucky lady won a trip to New York and a Broadway play!

The Residence Inn is an all-suite, extended stay hotel located conveniently between the Sunport International Airport and the University of New Mexico campus. As a brand-new property, the staff is happy to meet all your travel needs in comfort and style. The Residence Inn boasts the following home-environment amenities:

• Full Kitchens in every suite
• Flat-Panel HD TVs in every suite
• High-Speed Internet, both wired and wireless throughout the building
• 24-hour Market to satisfy even late night munchies
• Complimentary hot breakfast served daily
• Indoor pool and spa
• Sport court
• State of the Art Fitness Center
• 24-hour self-help Business Center complete with fax, copier, printer and computer with high-speed internet
• Guest Laundry Facility
• Valet Dry Cleaning (available M-F)
• Smoke Free Hotel
• Receptions with light dinner fare two to three night per week

The Residence Inn is close to Downtown, Old Town, and a plethora of restaurants, shopping and entertainment options. They provide their guests a little piece o home on the road.

The Residence Inn Albuquerque Airport has two different meeting spaces available. Their larger meeting room can accommodate a maximum of 40 and an executive board room that accommodates up to 8. They can seat meeting attendees in the meeting room in the following capacities:

Theater Style 40 People
Classroom Style 20 People
U-Shape 25 People
Square 30 People

Pricing for our meeting rooms is:

Large Meeting Room $200.00 per day
Board Room $100.00 per day

Outside catering is permitted. There is some AV equipment available for a fee. Both spaces have high-speed internet available in both wired and wireless form.


2301 International Ave SE
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 USA
Phone: 1-505-242-2844
Fax: 1-505-242-2855
Sales: 1-505-242-2844
Sales fax: 1-505-242-2855

Aaahh Chiro Spa's Dr. Kirk Manson

Dr. Kirk Manson Chiropracter at Aaahh Chiro-Spa will be on KQNM radio tommorrow morning at 8am. Turn your radio to 1550AM to learn information from one of Albuquerque's Best Chiropracters.

For more information on Aaahh Chiro Spa visit their website:

http://www.aaahhchirospa.com

AaahhChiroSpa
Dr. Kirk Manson
1804 Carlisle NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
(505) 884-0044

Dr. Manson is currently accepting new patients and accepts most insurance carriers.

Welcome to the "Great Deflation"

We have heard alot of talk that we are in a recession or possibly a depression. If you read back in the history of this blog to February 2007 when I started speaking of the current economic crisis, the experts say no one could have foreseen how bad it was? Couldn't they? Can a Realtor Blogger from Albuquerque, New Mexico been the only one seeing it coming? I do not think so.

While housing in Albuquerque is still relatively stable it is suffering the effects of the over all US Economy, we are not immune, but home prices fell 4.8% last year after 3 years of record growth. Albuquerque as a whole has only fallen in two other years 2001 & 1982 so all in all not a bad record.

Why am I coining the term "The Great Deflation"? because typically in the past in order to combat inflation or deflation the Fed has manipulated the interest rate either higher or lower to increase or decrease the money supply. This time however with the interest rate at record lows, and the measure of CPI (consumer price index) we are seeing an over all drop in demand for consumer goods and services, with job losses, declining wages, declining home values and stock portfolios will only lead to further deflation as businesses lower their prices to get consumers back in them and spending again.

Is it a good time to buy an Albuquerque home? Absolutely, the biggest mistake consumers make is trying to buy at the absolute low in the stock or housing market. Consumers wait to long until the prices are back up in a frenzied pace like 2005 & 2006.

Is it a good time to sell an Albuquerque home? That depends on your individual neighborhood. If there are 3 or more recent REO's or Foreclosures on your block you might be better off staying put. If every other house on the block has a for sale sign on it you might have tough competition. But no matter what market we are in good or bad the old saying: Price, Conditon, Location match the buyer you will get your home sold."

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Paul Allen Homes

Want to extend a special thank you to Rex Paul Wilson & Robert Allen Lupton for inviting me to attend the press conference held by Mayor Martin Chavez out at their Green built community Sawtillo. Paul Allen homes is the City of Albuquerque's first approved Green path builder. To take a tour of the model homes in this community give us a call, you can also obtain floor plans from the New Construction page of www.BuyaHouseNewMexico.com or for more information about Paul Allen homes visit www.PaulAllenHomes.net We will be happy to mail out an informational packet reply for more information anywhere on the buyahousenewmexico.com website and put PaulAllen in your remarks.

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Free Albuquerque Home Search

Located on the left side of the BuyaHouseNewMexico.com website you can search for properties in Albuquerque by selecting one of these 3 buttons:

Featured Homes
New Construction
Search Listings

Featured Homes: By clicking on this button you will see the homes listed by Coldwell Banker Legacy Realtors Jordan Knecht & William Staab; contact us we would be glad to ad your home to this list and get it sold!

New Construction: This button alows you to search for New Home Construction directly from the builders, you can even have floor plans of the proposed models emailed directly to you!

Search Listings: Search for all properties listed in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area through the MLS system. You can even set the search up to email properties to you as soon as they come onto the market, the email will be filtered to properties that fit your number of bedrooms, square footage, and location depending on the information you provide.

Another button is the Pre-Qualify button, click on this page to see trusted lenders with have worked with in the past that can provide you with home financing solutions; you can pre-qualify for a mortgage right online (the information goes directly to the lender).

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Go Green and Keep New Mexico Free of Asbestos!

By: Joe Lederman
Mesothelioma Cancer Center
www.Asbestos.com (click on title go green for direct link to website)


If you are in the real-estate industry or are a potential homebuyer, you may be at risk for asbestos exposure. Homes or buildings built prior to 1980 have a strong chance of containing asbestos, a mineral used throughout the 20th century in many building applications. There are many natural asbestos deposits in New Mexico, as well as several oil refineries and two power plants. Asbestos exposure is possible or has been noted at all of those locations. Real Estates man and potential home buyers should be aware that asbestos exposure can cause many health concerns for you and your family.

Popular because of its durability and resistance too many weather deteriorating conditions, asbestos was used in the manufacturer of thousands of products. Asbestos exposure causes an extremely debilitating and fatal lung ailment known as mesothelioma. Asbestos-related disease typically has long latency periods, sometimes taking up to 50 years for symptoms to develop. This makes it difficult for physicians to diagnose and treat. Even if your home or jobsite has had asbestos removed, exposure may have occurred previously.

The New Mexico Environmental Department is an organization that oversees the removal of asbestos from workplaces, homes and buildings. It is especially important to determine if asbestos is in the water or steam pipes. It is best to coat them with modern protection such as plastic or sprays that will encapsulate its fibers. Removal of asbestos must be performed by licensed abatement contractors who are trained in handling the substance. Once the area is clean, green eco friendly options should be considered. These include: cotton fiber, cellulose and lcynene, a water based spray polyurethane foam that features no toxic components.

Due to these recycled materials, waste is decreasing in crowded landfills. Currently, many cities in the U.S. have created lumberyards which re-store recycled building substances that are authentically strong and inexpensive. Many people do not give much thought into what is being consumed around them throughout their daily lives. Americans in the workplace don’t pay attention to the air they breathe while at work or leaking faucets in bathrooms.

Many cities are adapting to this new green paradigm. In New Mexico, construction practices are upgrading methods to suit better lighting, heating, cooling systems and environmentally habitable insulation. Studies show that cotton fiber insulation can save homeowners 25 to 35 percent of energy usage every year. The Green Building Resource Center indicates that in the U.S., buildings account for 36 % of energy use, 65% of electricity and 30 % of all greenhouse gas emissions.



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Was it the Night Before Xmas

Was it the Night Before Xmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mortgage lender.
The stocks and bonds were all burned in the chimney with care,
In hopes that the Fed, The I.R.S. or Bernard Madoff were not there.

The children were nestled all snug in their beds,
While visions of bill collectors danced in our heads.
And mamma in her Nordstrom's and I in the GAP,
Had just settled our credit card bills hidden under a cap.

When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
I sprang from the bed to see what was the matter.
Away to the window I flew like a flash,
Tore open the shutters and threw up the sash.

The Realtor walking on the new fallen snow
Gave the lustre of mid-day to foreclosure sign below.
Then what to my wondering eyes should appear,
but a sheriff, his deputies all drawing near.

With my golf clubs and driver, so lively and quick,
I knew in a moment we had to get out quick.
More rapid than vultures the auctioner came,
and he whistled, and shouted, and called buyers by name!

Now 100! now, 200! now 250 no more!
On 255, On 260, 260 and more!
To the top of the porch to the top of the wall
Now get away, get Away, get away all!

So mama and I and the children did leave,
thanks to George Bush's economy and the pink slip in my sleeve.
The future is bright a bank bailout on the horizon,
I leave with my cell phone turned off by Verizon.©

Written by William Staab adapted from the poem Twas the night before Christmas by Clement Moore. No part of this article may be publish or reprinted without the sole consent of the author or this blog/website.

WIN Home Inspection in Albuquerque, Rio Rancho & Santa Fe

The best time to start a maintenance program for your home is now!

A well-maintained home is safer and more comfortable to live in and also improves its salability if you should put it on the market. An example of a maintenance issue that would make a home more comfortable is proper/effective sealing (weather stripping and caulking). Weather stripping the doors and windows, caulking around the door and window frames, and caulking around other penetrations, such as plumbing and electrical penetrations, not only keeps the items off the inspector’s list but may have the highest cost-to-payback ratio of any maintenance you can do. You would not want to leave a window open year round but that is what a poorly sealed home can be compared to with regard to your comfort and energy cost. While you have that caulk gun warmed up make sure that the caulk in wet areas, such as the tub/shower, is keeping moisture in its place.

Another example where maintenance adds to the comfort/ salability of the home is the heating system. Along side the water heater, heating systems are arguably the most taken for granted systems in today’s home. Heating systems should be inspected and adjusted annually by a qualified HVAC technician. Debris build-up in the burner chamber can alter the fuel-to-air mixture and reduce its efficiency. A failure in the furnace may cause high levels of Carbon Monoxide (CO) in your home, so have it maintained regularly. Write the service date on a card by the system. If your heating system is over 10-15 years old, the payback to replace it with a more efficient model may be in the two- to three-year range.

Roofs are another overlooked area in many of the homes I visit as a home inspector. Just because the roof isn’t leaking doesn’t mean that it doesn’t need maintenance. If you have a fear of heights or even lack experience working at heights, this will be something you want to have performed by a professional. Leaking roofs can cause damage to the interior of the home which may cost more to repair than the roof repairs. Even worse, undetected or ignored roof leaks may contribute to bio-organic growth such as mold and mildew. Flat roofs need maintenance every two years or less and if your roof is pitched, sealing around the roof’s penetrations should be done every two years. The sun we so love here in the southwest sends UV rays that are as harmful to some roofing components as they are to our skin. Use sunscreen and maintain your roof.

Another energy-saving and safety-related issue is the dryer vent in your home. A clogged dryer vent can add substantially to the energy cost to operate your home. Some claims I have read indicate that it may cost an additional $15.00 a month to dry your clothing if the dryer vent is full of lint. More importantly, clogged dryer vents are a leading cause of home fires. After cleaning the vent, replacement of the plastic flexible vent extension that extends between the dryer and the wall vent is also recommended. The metal extensions have less resistance than plastic, and may help contain a fire if one should occur. The new expanding metal dryer-to-outside vent extensions also allow you to place the dryer closer to the wall without crushing the vent extension.

These are some great starts to a proper maintenance program for your home. Added comfort, reduced energy cost, increased salability of your home--three great reasons to start today. If you need some help learning how to do some of this maintenance, search the Internet to find some specific how-to sites. A great site for energy tips can be found at http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/housing/power-smarts/

Information provided by:

WIN Home Inspection Paul Norris
Certified Real Estate Inspector
P.O. Box 15758
Rio Rancho, NM 87174
(505) 892-5599 -Rio Rancho
(505) 466-7243 Santa Fe
www.wini.com

Contact Paul Norris for your next Home Inspection

ALBUQUERQUE HOME AUCTION! 12014 Sullivan 87114

Auction Date: 12/10/2008 at 10:00am
Starting Bid: $99,000

12014 Sullivan Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114 2019 squarefeet, 3 bedroom Pueblo Style home, built about 10 years ago we believe by Sivage Thomas. Property sold as is, on site. Property will be open for viewing 12/10/2008 at 8:00am if you have not gotten the opportunity to view during the open houses. Property has great views of Sandias from upstairs dayroom and balcony, enclosed front porch and 2 glass fireplaces that pass through mastersuite to masterbath and from living room to dining room. Kitchen has breakfast nook that has sliding glass doors to patio and coy pond. Mastersuite has seperate door to a back patio and is on the main floor. Large Celestory windows and high 18ft ceilings in living room.

You must:

Register online 48 hours prior to auction at http://ushomeauction.com
Bring a $5,000.00 cashiers check made out to yourself.
A personal check for any earnest money overages etc.
Close on the property within 30 days
Bring proof of funds or letter of prequalification from a/your mortgage lender or contact Ana Lisa Cordoba D.L.Cline Mortgage 379-8722 or Charel & Shawn Lock Legacy Mortgage 792-7648 (more information on http://www.buyahousenewmexico.com/custom/mortgages.htm
All Inspections must be completed on the property prior to auction there will be no access to property until after Title closing.

Great Government Giveaway

I was watching the financial news today, my mind finally gave up trying to wonder where and how much of "OUR MONEY (or our grandchildrens money)" was now going to which wall street firm or bank and to bailout who.

Citigroup got how much?

Wells Fargo I wouldn't come knocking anytime soon after the merger with Wachovia since the top ten executives are getting $98.1 million in compensation as part of a severence package.

So exactly what is the running number of how many Billions of Dollars we are "Giving Away" exactly what are the terms of getting any of this money back?

Well in the spirit of giving instead of writing a check to your local Wall Street CEO or other corporate executive I recommend these charities:

ROAD RUNNER FOOD BANK
2645 Baylor SE
Albuquerque, NM 87195
Donate online: http://www.rrfb.org/
To Donate Time: Christina Berlin (505) 247-2052

American Red Cross
142 Monroe NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
http://www.redcross.org
(505) 265-8514

Habitat For Humanity
204 San Mateo
Albuquerque, NM 87108
http://www.habitat.org
(505) 262-0057

Remember also to shop with our affiliates all the money raised is going to help the midwest mississippi river flood victims from earlier this year until December 31, 2008:

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Enjoy Black Friday and remember houses make a fantastic holiday gift or a anytime gift I have yet to find one person that has not been happy to receive a house as a gift, give Jordan or I a call and we will help you pick out the perfect house.

"No one ever looks a gift house in the mouth!" LOL!

Happy Holidays!
William Staab & Jordan Knecht
Abaris Team