
October is a great time to explore the autumn landscape. And one of the best places to do that in Albuquerque is along the Bosque, an area around the Rio Grande whose name comes from the Spanish word for "forest." There's natural beauty, birds and wildlife, and art installations that celebrate the area. Whether you're walking or biking, it's a great and scenic area to explore, especially at this time of year, and our real estate brokers
By Barbara Young, REALTOR®
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Viewing homes is one of t...
Your First Home Purchase: The Full Picture
Part One What to Know Before You Start Looking
By Barbara Young - Realtor
When I was a first-time home buyer, I didn't know much about buying a home. I knew what I wanted and what I could see in a listing, but I didn't understand everything involved in making the purchase.
As a first-time buyer, you may feel excited and apprehensive at the same time. You've decided to buy a home and may already be looking online at properties where you live or in an area where you are thinking of moving.
Suddenly, there are so many choices.
How many bedrooms do you want? Do you want a one-story or two-story home? Would you rather live in town, in the suburbs, or in a rural area?
These questions are important, but before choosing the kind of home you want, there is another question to answer:
How are you going to pay for it?
It may not...

More families are choosing to create multigenerational households in the Albuquerque area, whether elderly parents are downsizing, adult children are saving for a home, or grandparents are helping with childcare. If you're considering making the move to a multigenerational household, our real estate brokers can show you which neighborhoods and floor plans are best suited for this type of living arrangement.
New Mexico is known for its close-knit communities, and the homes throughout the state re...

Looking for something fun to do this fall in Albuquerque? The area has lots of fall festivals and cultural events this season, offering everything from midway rides to stunning views of hundreds of colorful hot air balloons.
Our real estate agents suggest heading to these Albuquerque festivals and cultural events this fall.
With 11 days of fun fo...