Real Estate and Buying Tips from Our Local Experts

When you own your home, things are going to break and, unless you want to spend your money on visits from a neighborhood handyman, you’re going to need to fix them yourself. Luckily, you don’t need an arsenal of tools to handle most home maintenance fixes. These five tools will...

You’ve got more options than ever when mattress shopping these days with no shortage of brick-and-mortar and online-only retailers to choose from. Here are the factors you should consider when you’re shopping for a perfect night’s sleep. Mattress construction: The most popular mattress types are inner spring mattresses, memory foam...

Unfortunately, our homes don’t always grow with us. What may have initially worked fine for a single person, a young couple’s starter home, or a family with a newborn can quickly become too small as families expand and multiple generations live under one roof. Remodeling and adding to your home...

When you put your home up for sale, one of the best ways to determine the asking price is to look at comparable sales. There’s rarely a perfect apples-to-apples comparison, so a pricing decision often relies on comparisons to several recent sales in the area. Here are five criteria to...

You’ve most likely heard the rule: Save for a 20-percent down payment before you buy a home. The logic behind saving 20 percent is solid, as it shows that you have the financial discipline and stability to save for a long-term goal. It also helps you get favorable rates from...

Whether you are a first-time home buyer or a seasoned veteran, the negotiation part of the transaction can be a little daunting and stressful. However, it is necessary to ensure you are getting the best possible deal for your money. So, what should you negotiate when buying a home? Closing...

When our parents were buying their first home, there was one way to finance the purchase. You would walk down to the corner bank and asked for a 30 year mortgage. Today the average home owner moves every 5-7 years. Depending on your needs there are a number of mortgage...

I host Thanksgiving every year and I find tons of amazing Recipes just by searching online.  I have taken the time to compile a bunch for everybody to see.  Hope you find something that you would love to add to your Thanksgiving dinner this year!  Enjoy!! Please feel free to...

Before you sell your home, you need to understand the finances involved in the process. This will help ensure you have a smooth transaction and set you up for success with your next home purchase. Here are the three most important questions to ask yourself before you get started:What are...

Thinking about a retirement home or a vacation getaway? I know the perfect place to look! A little over an hour away from Albuquerque you will find a small town known as Mountainair. This small town boasts impressive views of  Chupadera Mesa and the Manzano Mountains and offers a unique...

Should I Sell My Home Now or Wait Until the Spring? There are many questions homeowners ask themselves during the selling process. "How much will my home sell for?" "How much should I list my home for?" "Who should I select as a real estate agent to sell my home?"...

Philadelphia has great food. The cheesesteak is one of those perfect foods. There’s something about the combination of griddled thin-sliced steak, melted  cheese, diced onions, and a soft  roll that hits us on a level that only the most decadent meals do. If there’s one city that’s synonymous with this...