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If you plan to buy a home in Albuquerque, no doubt you would appreciate some insight into the many fine neighborhoods here. Niche.com is a website that rates, among other things, the best neighborhoods to buy a home in Albuquerque. These ratings are based on a wide range of criteria, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities. Here are some of the top neighborhoods in Albuquerque according to Niche.com.

Nob Hill
#1 Best Neighborhoods to Live in Albuquerque
#1 Best Neighborhoods for Young Professionals in Albuquerque
#1 Best Neighborhoods to Raise a Family in Albuquerque

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231 Graceland Drive NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108

Nob Hill Charmer! Great Opportunity!!! Make this one your own or your investment property. Situated on a large corner lot, this gem features both formal and informal living areas. Recently re-finished hardwood floors, wood burning fireplace, separate dining room or office/hobby space, plus classic details throughout. Enjoy warm summer evenings under the ample covered patio. Close to shopping, UNM & UNMH, transporation!

7709 Midge Street NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109

This Charming & Inviting Single Story Home in highly sought-after NE heights neighborhood showcases an open concept & functional floorplan delivering 2 comfortable living areas and sunny dining room. This light & bright home offers skylights, cozy Kiva fireplace adorned from the spacious remodeled kitchen delivering stunning granite counters, tasteful tile backsplash, updated appliances, sink/faucet & plenty of cabinet space. This 3 BDRM home is located in La Cueva district, close to shopping, restaurants & community center. Relax and/or Entertain in the oversized backyard with extended covered patio, low maintenance landscaping includes lilac, honey suckle & rose bushes all creating pleasing environment.

8309 Rancho Paraiso NW, Albuquerque, NM

You don't want to miss this picturesque almost 1/4 acre with backyard access. This is a fabulous 4 bedrooms home. Master is on the first floor. Spacious, well appointed kitchen. Light, bright wonderful family home. Pride of ownership is apparent. Balcony with fantastic views upstairs. Sought after neighborhood with easy access to all amenities. Don't wait to see this sensational home.

9825 Greene Avenue NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Resort style living is the setting for this Golf course, Custom Home, Shangri-La! Backs up to the Paradise Hills Golf Course. Light, bright and open floor plan. Upgrades Galore! Including Newer appliances, Newer hot water heater (2016), Reconditioned boiler system (2012), NEW Granite counters, Tile back splash (2018), Custom lighting, All the bells and whistles. Dream kitchen is spacious with breakfast nook, pantry and bar. Sensational landscaping with rock waterfall and fish pond accenting the backyard enjoyment. Fabulous fire pit and flagstone walkways, mature trees and a gate to access the golf course! Multiple decks and patios provide 360 degree views and numerous areas for outdoor entertainment. Garage is over sized, finished, with recreational area, workshop and storage!

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Are you planning to buy a home in Albuquerque and have kids in school? Then no doubt you want to find the right home near the best schools in Albuquerque.  You certainly don’t want to end up regretting buying your home if it turns out that the school you live near isn’t right for your child.

You may think that your real estate agent can show you all the best schools in Albuquerque. But they can’t. Fair housing laws have been enacted that prevents agents from recommending schools.  Why? It was discovered that some agents in recent years have been labeling schools as "bad" to swing the sales of homes toward more affluent neighborhoods. So it’s a good thing that agents in general aren’t allowed to recommend schools. That means that you as a parent should research the best schools in Albuquerque for your children. After you find a school you think would best suit your children’s needs, then your agent can help you find the right home near that school.

There are at least 3 questions you should ask when finding the right school in Albuquerque.

What school will you child attend?

Sure this may seem obvious, and that’s why some people forget to ask it. There are dozens of schools in the Albuquerque Public School district, so that means you have a lot of schools to choose from. Their website has a great deal of information about schools in Albuquerque that should be useful in finding a good school.

What are the numbers?

Even though numbers don’t provide a complete perspective, they are a great place to start. You can find helpful ratings and scores on websites such as GreatSchools.org and Niche.com. They use test scores, reviews, and other factors to rate the best schools in a given area.

What about reputation?

If you know people in the area you want to move to in Albuquerque, ask them what they know the schools in the area. You might even meet with the principal of a school to get an even closer look, presuming you can make such an arrangement. See if they can give you a tour of the school with your child present.  Look at class sizes.  Is the library well stocked? What does your child think about the school? These are great indicators to look for.

Finding the right school and the right home for sale in Albuquerque is worth the effort.  Once you do find a great school for your child, let us help you find the right home near that school.  Our powerful search tools can help you find homes for sale near the schools of your choice in Albuquerque.  Also make sure to take advantage of our Home Buyer Listing Alerts to get automated alerts of homes as they hit the market. And you can always feel free to call us at 505-980-2999 to speak with an experienced agent.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

10 Tres Amigos Road, Placitas, NM  $399,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms (2 full, 0 partial) / 2200 Square Feet

This stunning Placitas Custom Home offers a secluded .97 AC Sanctuary w/breathtaking views. Open & spacious floorplan featuring a dramatic entry way into a cozy living space. Warm & inviting property in a highly sought-after location. Fabulous access to hiking & biking.

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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If you love antiques, then get ready for the antiques event of the year in Albuquerque! Coming this Aug 5-6 to the Expo New Mexico State Fair Grounds is the 19th Annual Great Southwestern Antique Show. This huge antique show will benefit the New Mexico non-profit organizations that focus in enhancing arts and education in the area. You'll find over 200 dealers, making this the largest antiques show in the Southwest! There will be everything you can think of in addition to antiques - rare books,fine art, Native American & Western art, vintage guitars, ephemera, old pawn and estate jewelry and more!

The event starts with a sneak preview from 1-6 pm on Aug 4 that will donate all proceeds to the KNME PBS Endowment. Then the main event starts on the 5th. You'll enjoy learning about the art of collecting and investing in fine art and antiques. And if you have treasures of your own, bring up to 3 of them along and have them appraised from 12-3pm for $35 (limited to the first 100 donors) and proceeds go to New Mexico PBS.

Check out the full schedule and have a great time exploring the world of antiques in Albuquerque!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

6640 Santo Lina Trail NW, Albuquerque   $279,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2.5 Bathrooms/ 2670 Square Feet

Oversized corner lot w/Unobstructed views of the City, Bosque & Mountains along the Bosque in gated community. Close to to beautiful & scenic walking & bike paths!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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There's never been a better time to find an amazing home in Albuquerque and Placitas. Our top Hot Properties feature custom luxury amenities, beautiful landscapes, all in great neighborhoods.  Take a look at what our top Hot Properties have in store for you!

8100 Via Alegre NE, Albuquerque

This one-of-a-kind custom Medditerranean home features custom crafted gates, knotty aldre entry, beamed ceilings and n extraordinary chef's kitchen. There's pleny of room for all your toys and cars in the oversized garage.

Check out the details and amazing photos!

10 Cinco Circle, Placitas

Enjoy the extraordinary views from this spacious home, featuring 5 bedrooms, 2 living areas, and more.  Treat your guests to the upstairs bed with en suite bath.  Entertain in style with the spacious kitchen that opens into the great room.  And there's plenty of room for the wine with the built-in wine fridge that holds 400 bottles!

Check out the details and amazing photos!

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Every year, US News & World Report comes out with their list of 100 Best Places to Live in America, and Albuquerque made the cut at #74! They base their ranking on quality of life, job market, and people's desire to live here. So it's really no surprise Albuquerque made the list, considering all that this great city has to offer. It's an area rich in culture and natural beauty. Albuquerque's economy and artistic community attracts new residents from all over.

There's so much to do in Albuquerque - art galleries, historic sites, the Albuquerque BioPark's zoo, museums. And don't forget the food! There is an enormous array of food to suit any taste. The wineries and breweries of Albuquerque are also known around the country.

And if you want to enjoy the great outdoors, no problem! Albuquerque Parks & Recreation has a whole host of great parks to keep you busy. There's a neverending list of things to do, such as golfing, swimming, walk through stunning open spaces, playing with your kids in the playground, ride a hot air balloon, shoot some targets, kayaking on the Rio Grande, you name it!

Learn more about what makes Albuquerque one of the best cities in America to live on our Albuquerque New Mexico Real Estate & Information page, as well as search for your dream home.

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

12105 Pocono Road SE, Albuquerque   $239,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 1790 Square Feet

Exceptional single story home built in 2013!  Light, bright & open great room w/fireplace, beautiful tile flooring thru out.  Spaciously designed kitchen complete w/stunning countertops/backsplash.

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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These Hot Properties in Albuquerque offer an amazing amount of bang for the buck! Whether you want tons of space or amazing views, either one of these homes is exactly what you’re looking for.  Take a look at all they have waiting for you.

5013 LA BAJADA ROAD NW, ALBUQUERQUE

When they say “location, location, location”, they’re talking about this contemporary stunner with amazing views of the Sandia Mountains, Bosque and City Lights! This bright and open home features a huge living room where you can enjoy the amazing views from the balcony. Or you can relax in the oversized back yard with covered patio – a perfect area for entertaining guests.

There’s so much more to see! Check out the property detail page for more info and photos!

8409 MESA TOP ROAD NW, ALBUQUERQUE

If you’re looking for a home with plenty of space, then this is the ideal solution.  With 4 beds and 3 baths spread over 3025 sq feet, you’ll have plenty of room for the whole family to sprawl out. And there’s a huge kitchen with center island just waiting to be used to entertain guests.  And you’ll be close to schools, parks, and a community pool.

And that’s not all! Check out the property detail page for more info and photos!

Check back on our blog every week for more hot properties!

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If you’re looking for the ideal southwest city to buy a home, then Albuquerque, New Mexico is the place you’ve been looking for.  There’s so many things that make Albuquerque the perfect place to buy your dream home.

If you’re moving from a colder environment and looking for warm and dry weather, then you’ve found the right place.  Albuquerque boasts 310 days of sunshine on average per year, with high temperatures ranging around 77 deg, so it doesn’t get too hot.  And this is perfect for exploring the great outdoors that this city is famous for.

Albuquerque has a vibrant economy fueled by institutions such as Sandia National Laboratories, Kirtland Air Force Base,  Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute,  the University of New Mexico (UNM),  and Petroglyph National Monument. It’s also an award winning city that has received endless accolades from magazines and organizations all over the US.

And don’t forget the great shopping and dining opportunities in Albuquerque!

Want to learn more and search for your dream home?  Visit our Albuquerque, New Mexico real estate for sale page and find out all the excelling reasons you should move to Albuquerque!

HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

1909 Bold Ruler Street SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123   $235,000

3 Bedrooms/ 2 Bathrooms/ 1670 Square Feet

Beautiful Medditeranean style home with oversized master bed, professional landscaping, tiled counters, and much more!

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

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As you plan on buying your next home in Albuquerque, you no doubt are already setting aside a down payment.  But have you considered closing costs? If not, then you need to remember that’s it’s an important part of the buying process.

What exactly are closing costs?  They are also known as settlement fees, and are paid when obtaining a mortgage.  These fees are charged by your real estate agent, lender and other parties involved in the transaction.  These costs can be around 2-5% of the purchase price.

Many first-time home buyers in Albuquerque don’t realize this.  And if you have a low down payment program, the closing costs could be the same amount as the down payment.

There’s a number of factors that can affect the closing costs, such as appraisal fees, credit report fees, and others.  You can work with your lender and agent to see if there’s any way to decrease these costs. You can also negotiate with the seller over who pays the fees. This is called ‘seller’s concession’ and can be used in negotiation to get the deal closed with the seller.

So make sure to talk to us early about closing costs so you won’t be caught unprepared.

To receive a personal consultation for your home, contact the Sandi Pressley Team directly!

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HOT HOME LISTING OF THE WEEK!

4401 Pershing Avenue SE, Albuquerque, NM   $499,000

3 Bedrooms/ 4 Bathrooms/ 4100 Square Feet

INCREDIBLE Custom single story Home-In the heart of ABQ! This home has it all! Open floorplan with large living areas, game room, and so much more.  

Contact the Sandi Pressley team for additional details! 

In today’s Market in Albuquerque, some homeowners might be thinking about selling their home on their own.  This is known as For Sale by Owner (FSBO).  But there are a number of reasons why this may not be the best idea is you’re planning on selling your home in Albuquerque.

Here are 4 reasons why:

Buyer Exposure

It’s a fact that 94% of buyers search online for a home.  That’s compared to only 17% looking at the newspaper ads. Most real estate agents in Albuquerque have a marketing strategy that involves online marketing. Do you?

The Internet Gets Results

51% of home buyers find their home on the internet.  34% found it from a real estate agent.  A mere 9% found it from a yard sign.  Just putting up a sign in the front yard doesn’t work anymore.  A strong internet marketing strategy is essential.

Too Many People to Deal With

Most FSBO home sellers don’t realize at first all the people they have to deal with.  You have the buyer, the buyer’s agent, the buyer’s attorney, home inspectors, and appraisers. That can be overwhelming if you don’t have experience in selling a home.

FSBOs Have Become More Difficult

There’s far more paperwork involved in buying and selling a home than there used to be.  That’s why the percentage of people selling by FSBO has dropped from 19% to 8% over the last 20 or so years.

So before you take on the challenge of selling your home by yourself, give us a call and let us help you decide if an experienced Albuquerque real estate agent can help you sell your home.

HOT PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

4 Cinco Circle, Placitas, NM 87043  $399,000

3 Bedrooms/ 3 Bathrooms/ 2740 Square Feet

Gorgeous single story custom home on private 2 acre sanctuary.

Learn more by contacting the Sandi Pressley Team

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