Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®

REALTOR® Comments

John Hubert wrote:
The reason people aren't buying is because they see a prevailing government mentality that is coming after all their assets. Why would a person invest when they are punnished for it. If anyone thinks this is the bottom, they need to look at all the ruins of previous civilizations and ask 'how did this happen to them?'

in entry 'Why Buy?'.

Mary Padilla wrote:
So, what are the common denominators of a spectacular marketing campaign? Where is the rest of this article?

in entry 'Spectacular Marketing Campaign'.

Eloise A. Gift wrote:
It's great to see the inventory shrinking and the Rio Rancho market rebounding through increased sales and fewer days on the market. It appears the Westside expansion continues.

in entry 'May 2009 Monthly Market Report'.

Debrah Hurt wrote:
Great information. In the Albuquerque area we a lucky to have two builders offereing LEED certified homes for under 200k and at least one other that now offers a product that, while not LEED certified incorporates many of the features that are the most meaningful for buyers looking fr sustainably built homes including great insulation, windows and doors, properly sized, EnergyStar rated HVAC systems and appliances and a well sealed envelope.

in entry 'Green Home Resource Guide'.

Linda DeVlieg wrote:
Great show and great information!

in entry 'Green Home Resource Guide'.

Valerie Almanzar wrote:
Short sales are becoming more common, and the more information buyers and sellers have, the more likely they are to close. Sellers can get out of a difficult situation and buyers can get into a home at a good price.

in entry 'Uniform Short-Sales Guidelines in the Works'.

Coley Haspert wrote:
Rio Rancho is a "City of Vision". It's pro-active attitude is shown by all the businesses that are coming to this great community. As a home owner and Realtor in this city, it gives me great pleasure to show off all it's ammenities. Cabezon area is one that will be all inclusive with local businesses,community pool, park, soccer and walking paths. Highly rated schools are walking distance and one of the many reasons this area is so popular. Call for more information or go to

http://www.cabezoncommunities.com

in entry 'Area Spotlight - MLS Area 140 - Rio Rancho South'.

Eloise A. Gift wrote:
Experiencing the morning side of the mountains in the Tijeras/Zuzax area is a part of the charm of living the Greater Albuquerque Area that offers so many choices.

in entry 'Area Spotlight - MLS Area 240 - Tijeras/Zuzax'.

Eloise A. Gift wrote:
Guidelines to manage short sales are welcome at all levels. The status quo with respect to these sales is pre NAR code that abolished "Caveat emptor."

in entry 'Uniform Short-Sales Guidelines in the Works'.

Archie Saiz wrote:
Kudos on the latest Realtor Review regarding short sales. I do have a comment regarding the comment about the reduced price of short sale homes. Almost all lenders are looking for market value on the home in order to reduce the "short position". Most mortgage servicers will ask the seller to provide 3 CMA's on the value of the property and the most likely sales price in determining what short position they may take. If the seller accepts an offer that does not meet the lenders "short position" the lender may not approve the purchase offer. The real estate professional should not be advocating that homes that are subject to a short sale are priced below market value.

in entry 'Short Sales: 7 Legal Pitfalls'.