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Many of us in Albuquerque are concerned about sustainability and being as eco-friendly as possible. Making your life more sustainable doesn't have to be expensive, and this includes your home decor.

Listed below are simple, practical ways you can achieve a more sustainable and often healthier lifestyle through your interior design.

Material Selection

It is possible to design a more sustainable home by choosing the right flooring, furniture, rugs, and other key items.

Reclaimed wood, for example, can be used to make flooring and furniture. Reclaimed wood is a great way to repurpose and recycle old materials.

Unlike traditional wood, bamboo is a more environmentally friendly material that can be used in home design. A fast-growing plant, it doesn't require a lot of fertilizers or pesticides, and it grows without a lot of help from us.

Flooring is increasingly being made from cork, a sustainable material that is made to look and feel like hardwood.

Textiles and upholstery made from natural materials such as jute are environmentally friendly. Strong and renewable, jute grows quickly.

Healthy Paints

Choose paints or varnishes that contain low levels of volatile organic compounds when you're painting or varnishing. As volatile organic compounds evaporate at room temperature, they produce poisonous gases that harm your health and pollute the environment.

Consider products that say they're low VOC or non-toxic when choosing paints and finishes. Water-based paints and milk paint are also sustainable solutions.

Change Your Light Bulbs

Changing your light bulbs is one of the easiest and fastest ways to make your home more eco-friendly. Consider replacing your old incandescent bulbs with LEDs that use seventy five percent less energy. Aside from that, they also last longer.

You can typically still keep your original lighting source and get the benefits of the new bulbs, so it’s not a major project.

Buy Vintage

We all tend to like finding a good deal on cheap, new furniture, but there are some advantages to shopping for vintage or antique options. First, it’s fun to find treasures, and you may actually save money over the cost of new items.

Old furniture tends to be well-made and stand the test of time, and you’re giving these items new life.

Choose a Color Scheme

Depending on the colors you choose for your décor you can have a positive or negative environmental impact.

You can gain more light in your home by using light colors. You will need less artificial lighting if you use lighter colors instead of darker ones.

If you choose lighter colors for your home, you will be able to use less energy to keep a comfortable temperature.

Treatments for Windows

Controlling heating and lighting is possible with window coverings.

Your windows lose the majority of your heat, and you might not have the money in your budget to upgrade your windows just yet, so window coverings can help. Depending on the weather, you can open or close your window coverings to keep the cold air and sunlight out.

Automate Your Home

Home automation systems like Nest allow you to control lighting and heating remotely, creating a more efficient home.

Using Plants

There are many benefits to having greenery in your home. You will feel happier and more productive if you surround yourself with greenery. Your immune system can benefit from them, and they're good for the environment since they provide oxygen while filtering out harmful chemicals.

Sustainable design should aim to provide a healthy environment for your family and to reduce your dependence on non-renewable resources, as well as reduce your energy consumption. It's not necessary to achieve all of these at once. Beginning with your home, you can begin taking small steps toward a more sustainable future.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

4501 ATHERTON Way NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Exquisite custom Tuscan home-in the gated community of Oxbow North. Impeccable hand crafted cabinetry throughout, travertine tile with inlay, gourmet kitchen with Wolf Appliances and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. Commercial grade radiant heating system (plus central forced air).Two master suites, 3 custom fireplaces, tiled balcony with breathtaking views of the city and mountains. Surround sound in great room and loft area, 4 car tandem garage..and so much more. Enjoy your next memorable home.

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Are you unemployed and thinking about buying a home in Albuquerque? You might think it's an impossible feat. But it might be possible to still qualify for a mortgage if you have other forms of income.

In short, you can't use your unemployment benefits to get a mortgage, but there may be other options to help you buy a home in Albuquerque.

What Forms of Income Count?

There are numerous types of income you can use if you are trying to get a mortgage. If you have dividends from investments or Social Security income, these can be included as income for mortgage purposes.

Another option is to have a co-signer.

Mortgage lenders do not consider unemployment income because it's a short-term source of income. Therefore, it isn't qualified income. Getting a mortgage while you are unemployed requires that at least one of the applicants has financial documentation.

In most cases, lenders require a stable income for at least two years. Lenders must also prove that income will continue for at least three years into the future. A lender cannot verify your future earnings if you're recently unemployed.

What Happens If You Return to Work?

Once you return to work after being on unemployment, you may not have to show a two-year job history to a lender. Depending on certain factors, reapplying for a mortgage might not even be necessary.

The factors can include, for example, whether or not you have income from other sources, how you handled your finances while unemployed, or the size of your down payment.

In the event that you have not yet started your new job, but you have an offer letter for employment, you may be able to qualify for a mortgage. The letter may need to verify that you'll be employed within 90 days of getting the mortgage, and it should also show your income.

Applying with a Co-Signer

A co-borrower will make it easier for you to get a mortgage following an unemployment period. When making an assessment, a lender will consider the income, debt-to-income ratio, and credit score of the other borrower.

Your co-borrower will need to have a good credit rating and a steady, verifiable income.

What is Considered Income?

Regular income payments made to you are counted by most lenders when determining whether you qualify for a mortgage.

This can include, for instance, income from a traditional job as well as many types of government benefits, self-employment, child support, and alimony. You can include income from rental properties if you own them. Payments you receive as a freelancer also count.

Lenders consider retirement and disability benefits to be income. Dividends, capital gains, and interest income can sometimes be considered.

Among the things that do not count as income are income that's not listed on tax returns, illegal income and projected income. If a lender is unable to verify your income, it won't be accepted, and capital withdrawals can't be used.

As a whole, you cannot use unemployment income to get a mortgage, but there are other options, such as finding a co-signer or co-borrower, or using other forms of income.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

4501 ATHERTON Way NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Exquisite custom Tuscan home-in the gated community of Oxbow North. Impeccable hand crafted cabinetry throughout, travertine tile with inlay, gourmet kitchen with Wolf Appliances and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. Commercial grade radiant heating system (plus central forced air).Two master suites, 3 custom fireplaces, tiled balcony with breathtaking views of the city and mountains. Surround sound in great room and loft area, 4 car tandem garage..and so much more. Enjoy your next memorable home.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

When it comes to buying a house, Albuquerque first-time homebuyers have a serious problem. Despite an easing in acceleration, home prices continue to rise at record levels.

This trend is likely to continue for several reasons. Motivated buyers are plentiful, housing supply is limited, and mortgage rates are low. Prices for almost everything, including homes, are rising due to inflation. In a low-interest rate environment, buyers can buy more than they would ordinarily be able to, and this can result in heated bidding wars.

Additionally, sellers are staying put since they don't want to jump into a highly competitive buying market, further limiting the supply of available homes.

It's hard for homebuilders to get the materials they need, and if they do, labor is in short supply.

What are the implications of this for first-time buyers or anyone buying a house in Albuquerque?

Priced Out: What Does It Mean?

When you're priced out of the housing market, you cannot afford even a starter home. First-time buyers are often priced out for a variety of reasons, many of which are currently converging.

Your hard-earned down payment isn't going as far as you planned if you are trying to buy a house right now. You may not be able to pay for a house even if you save 20% of what you were planning to pay.

What are your options?

Although it may seem logical to keep renting, rent prices are increasing due to inflation and wages aren't keeping up, so renting isn't always the best option.

Although none of your options might be perfect, when you're priced out, your choices are limited.

Save More

Depending on where you live, you might have to keep renting and add to your savings if the market isn't currently affordable. At the same time, this allows you to wait a little longer until the market improves. If you want to re-enter the market successfully, you may have to be patient since it could take a couple of years.

It's better to think about your monthly expenses instead of the sales price when you're considering what you can afford.

If you want to wait out the market and put more money aside, don't just put it in your regular savings account. Some of your savings may need to go into riskier but higher-earning options, such as stocks.

Be Flexible

Changing your expectations is another option you have when you're priced out of the market. In the current market, limited inventory and other factors may make you give up some of your wish list items, or even more than a few.

Perhaps you'll end up buying a fixer-upper that fits your budget. The key to being a first-time buyer in today's market is to be humble.

Geographically broaden your home search

Likewise, you may have to give up some of your wish list as far as home features, and you may also need to broaden your geographic search. Prices for homes can differ considerably from one neighborhood to the next or from one suburb to the next. Have you considered buying a home in surrounding Albuquerque communities such as Rio Rancho, Placitas, Corrales, Bernalillo, or Sandia Heights, just to name a few?

Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent

Finally, as a first-time buyer, you will have a hard time navigating the current market without the help of a great real estate agent. Despite your ability to find an affordable home, you may face stiff competition.

Having a real estate professional who knows about properties before they hit the market will give you an advantage. As well as helping you understand your local market, they can help you adjust your expectations.

You can cut some of the stress out of the buying process by hiring a real estate pro to negotiate on your behalf. Contact Sandi Pressley and her team today to see how they can use their years of experience buying homes in Albuquerque to help you realize your home owning goals.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

4501 ATHERTON Way NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Exquisite custom Tuscan home-in the gated community of Oxbow North. Impeccable hand crafted cabinetry throughout, travertine tile with inlay, gourmet kitchen with Wolf Appliances and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. Commercial grade radiant heating system (plus central forced air).Two master suites, 3 custom fireplaces, tiled balcony with breathtaking views of the city and mountains. Surround sound in great room and loft area, 4 car tandem garage..and so much more. Enjoy your next memorable home.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

Homes are selling fast in Albuquerque, so we're excited to bring you these latest HOT listings! But there's no time to waste, so make sure you arrange to see these fabulous homes in person.

Feel free to contact Sandi Pressley and her team at 505-263-2173 to get more information and schedule a viewing of these fine homes. You can also check out all of our listings on our Featured Listings page.

6320 BOBCAT HILL Place NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111

Highly sought after gated community in High Desert. situated on a PREMIUM VIEW LOT! Plus, take in the mountain views from the Wall of Windows in the great room, featuring soaring ceilings, a beautiful fireplace with built-in's and adjoining dining room. Owner's suite is on main level. Bright, sunny eat in Kitchen with breakfast nook, granite counter tops and Stainless Steel appliances. Spacious loft/office plus two bright and light bedrooms upstairs plus full bath. Loft could be a 4th bedroom if you enclosed it. New TPO roof in 2020; new hot water heater-60 gallon tank in 2018; new furnace & refrigerated air 2018 with high ratings for its efficiency; new carpet 2019; and so much more! View decks/balconies to take in the breathtaking city & sunset views! Near amazing hiking and biking trail

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8535 OLD COTTONWOOD Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87121

ACROSS FROM THE PARK!! 4BDR/3BA/2CG featuring 3 living areas; family room, living room and loft/rec area! Beautifully updated with tile flooring & tile surround at gas fireplace, interior paint, SOLAR system! Light, bright floor plan features an open kitchen with island, bkfst bar, gas stove, built-in micro, pantry, sunny bkfst nook open to the large living room with gas fireplace! Master suite features a walk-in closet, sep shower & garden tub. Huge loft can be used as rec room/playroom/office! Sep utility room! Beautiful backyard has open patio, easy care rock landscape and is walled for privacy. Great location across from the park, close to shopping restaurants and easy access to I-40!

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

If you’ve been in the market to buy a home in Albuquerque, you’ve no doubt come across the concept of cash buying. Usually, it’s a tactic meant to sweeten the deal. But there are, as always, pros and cons of buying a home with cash.

It’s Less Common

Not as many home buyers are buying with cash these days. It’s just not as possible for most people with median home prices at around $300,000. According to the National Association of Realtors, around 87% of home buyers used financing when purchasing a home.

Buying with cash doesn’t mean you’re showing up to the closing with a briefcase full of cash. It just means you’re not using financing. You might pay for the home with savings, selling another property, or investments.

The Pros of Paying Cash

Paying with cash has some great benefits, such as:

• With stiff competition in the home buying market in Albuquerque, you’ll be more attractive to sellers. When it comes down to bidding wars, the cash offer will give you an edge over other buyers. Financing can fall through and delay the sale. Cash transactions usually close faster.
• You don’t have to deal with mortgage payments and the added cost of interest.
• Lower closing costs because you don’t have to pay lender and loan originating fees.
• Faster closing.
• The home is yours. You won’t fear losing it if you can’t make the mortgage payments.

The Downsides of Paying Cash

There are a few cons of paying cash for a home that you do have to think about as well.

• If you use all your money to buy the home, you won’t have access to it later if needed.
• There may be better ways to invest your money than to put it all in a home.
• You won’t be able to claim mortgage tax deductions, which allow you to deduct the interest on the first $750,000 of your mortgage.

If you’re still wondering if buying a home with cash is a good idea for your situation, talk to a financial professional. They can go over your finances to help you decide what the best course of action is. And of course, we can also help you weigh the pros and cons as well to fit your specific real estate needs.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

4501 ATHERTON Way NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

Exquisite custom Tuscan home-in the gated community of Oxbow North. Impeccable hand crafted cabinetry throughout, travertine tile with inlay, gourmet kitchen with Wolf Appliances and Sub-Zero Refrigerator. Commercial grade radiant heating system (plus central forced air).Two master suites, 3 custom fireplaces, tiled balcony with breathtaking views of the city and mountains. Surround sound in great room and loft area, 4 car tandem garage..and so much more. Enjoy your next memorable home.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

During the current Coronavirus outbreak, one of the only islands you're likely to see is the island in your Albuquerque kitchen, so why not make that island great?

You might be dreaming of having a kitchen island that is spacious and functional. Therefore, if you're planning to design an island or just playing around with the idea in your mind, the following tips can be of use.

Which Appliances Should Be in Your Island?

It's probably a good idea to put at least a few of the more functional items in your kitchen island. Besides saving space, it also makes things easier as you design the rest of the kitchen. 

A sink on the island is probably a good place to start. While it isn't exactly an appliance, you certainly use it all the time when you're in the kitchen. Your island should have a sink if you plan to prepare a lot of food there. 

Having your sink next to your dishwasher is a good idea, so you might want to include your dishwasher in your island. An island should have a wine or beverage cooler as well as a microwave. Pull-out refrigerator drawers are also available on some islands. 

It's possible to add your cooktop to your island, but you'll need to consider venting, so some people prefer not to do that.

How Much Storage Do You Want?

Once you know what appliances will go in your island, you can start thinking about storage. You should at least have a few pull-out drawers in an island that will be used for food preparation, as well as a place to store cutting boards.

Counter Height

Consider who will sit at the counter and how they will sit when deciding the counter height. If you intend to have barstools, they will probably be 36 or 42 inches tall. A two-level island can also be designed. One level might be higher for barstools, and the other might be lower so you can do prep.

If you have a 36-inch bar, it’s seating that’s somewhere between a typical barstool and a table.

Island Size

You need to think about not only what you want the island to achieve, but also the surrounding open space when choosing its size. The ends of the island should have at least three feet of floor space. At least 42 inches of space should be available on the sides for working and seating.

Usually, three feet is the ideal width for an island if you have enough room. When designing an island, proportion is crucial. Making sure that it flows well with the rest of your kitchen is important.

Once all the basic elements have been covered, you can move on to the fun parts. Which countertop material should you use, for instance? An island with a waterfall countertop, with stone or another solid surface cascading seamlessly from one end to the other, can be very beautiful. 

Consider lighting as well. You can make a statement above your island with pendant lights. When you have an open-concept layout, the design of your island is even more important since it is likely to be the focal point of your entire living space. Make it practical, but also fun.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

7509 MCNERNEY Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Wonderful Mossman home in the desirable Uptown area. Beautiful refinished original hardwood floors. Renovated kitchen, with satin finished granite countertops, ample cabinets and island. Two open living spaces, a generous sized dining room, 3 bedrooms. Both bathrooms have been updated. Separate laundry room. Designer Paint colors throughout the home. oversized 2 car garage, room for storage or workshop. Large backyard. Refrigerated Air. Roof replaced in 10/2020. This home is a true Gem.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

When you get a mortgage to buy a home in Albuquerque, you are taking out a long-term loan. Mortgages are used to finance the purchase of a home. As well as repaying your principal, you make interest payments to your lender. Your house and land serve as collateral for the loan. A mortgage consists of two basic components: principal and interest. The following sections describe what they are and how they impact you as a borrower.

What is a Principal Payment?

As a borrower, you will initially borrow a certain amount of money, which is called the principal. You calculate your principal by subtracting the final selling price of your home from your down payment. Your budget and how much home you can afford are determined largely by your principal. 

As soon as you borrow money, interest begins to accrue. Mortgages are typically paid in monthly installments over a 15- or 30-year period. The outstanding principal on your mortgage refers to how much you still owe.

Interest on a Mortgage

Mortgages don't just require you to pay the principal each month. You also pay interest. A lender charges you interest to let you borrow money. The interest rate is determined by a percentage. The money you pay each month goes toward your principal and interest, and the two are combined into a single payment to your lender.

Does Your Mortgage Principal Change?

With most home loans, your monthly payments don't change despite paying down your principal over time. However, you will end up paying less interest over time. 3% of a smaller remaining principal, for example, is going to cost you less than 3% of your entire principal when your loan is processed. Even though your payments remain the same, you're putting more toward your principal. 

Payment changes could occur on rare occasions. Getting an adjustable-rate mortgage is one example. Home loans come in two varieties. The first is adjustable-rate and the second is fixed-rate. Your interest rate will remain the same throughout the term of your loan if you take out a fixed-rate loan. A variable-rate mortgage has periodic rate changes. If the rate goes up, so do your monthly payments.

After you get enough equity in your home, your lender will cancel your private mortgage insurance, so your payment may change.

Refinancing means replacing your old mortgage with a new one. Therefore, you'll have a new interest rate, monthly payment, and term length on the new one. When you refinance, your principal could change, but it doesn't have to.

Last but not least, you can pay more toward your mortgage than the minimum. You can either make a monthly payment or a lump sum payment. When you make extra payments, you reduce your principal, so you can pay less in interest every month.

When you reduce how much you pay in interest, you get lower monthly payments.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

7509 MCNERNEY Avenue NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110

Wonderful Mossman home in the desirable Uptown area. Beautiful refinished original hardwood floors. Renovated kitchen, with satin finished granite countertops, ample cabinets and island. Two open living spaces, a generous sized dining room, 3 bedrooms. Both bathrooms have been updated. Separate laundry room. Designer Paint colors throughout the home. oversized 2 car garage, room for storage or workshop. Large backyard. Refrigerated Air. Roof replaced in 10/2020. This home is a true Gem.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

When homes like this hit the market in Albuquerque, there's no time to waste! These hot listings are prices to sell fast, so make sure you act now to get into the ideal home for your family in Albuquerque.

Feel free to contact Sandi Pressley and her team at 505-263-2173 to get more information and schedule a viewing of these fine homes. You can also check out all of our listings on our Featured Listings page.

515 IRON Avenue SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

PRIME DOWNTOWN LOCATION READY FOR AN INVESTOR'S TLC....SOLD AS-IS....PRICED TO MOVE. HOME WAS SEPARATED INTO 2 UNITS, BUT COULD EASILY BE MADE BACK INTO ONE. INTERIOR DOOR SEPARATES FRONT UNIT FROM BACK UNIT. ALL OFFERS TO BE REVIEWED SATURDAY AT 5 PM

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545 PINON CREEK Road SE, Albuquerque, NM 87123

Views! Views! Views! Enjoy the views & wildlife all around in this natural setting nestled in the foothills!! Open floor plan with lots of natural light! Two balconies & front porch deck!! New roof in 2021! 3 new patio doors in 2021! 2BDR/2BA/2CG plus approx 1033 sf of unfinished bonus storage area on lower level. Large foyer! Skylights! Living/dining room features raised ceilings, clerestory windows, fireplace & balcony with views! Master suite features a fireplace, dual sink vanity, sep shower & sep tub, & balcony with views! Make your own updates with your style in this light, bright & open townhome! Great location close to foothill trails, shopping, parks, easy access to I-40 to KAFB, Sandia Labs, airport, downtown!

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

Just becasue the holidays are over doesn't mean the fun times have to be. There's always something going on in Albuquerque! Why not start off the new year with one of these exciting events coming soon.

Albuquerque Comic Con

Fri, Jan 14, 3 PM – Sun, Jan 16, 5 PM
Albuquerque Convention Center
401 2nd St NW, Albuquerque, NM

The Albuquerque Comic Con will be held on January 14-16, 2022, at the Albuquerque Convention Center, located at 402 2nd Street NW in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Celebrity guests include Michael Pare (Eddie and the Cruisers), Maile Flanagan and Maurice LaMarche (Naruto), Bai Ling (Crank: High Voltage), Alan Ritchson (Titans), Sam Jones III (Smallville), Ellyn Stern (Bleach), Austin St. John and Johnny Yong Bosch (Power Rangers), Rob Paulsen (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles), Naomi Grossman (American Horror Story), and several others.

Macbeth

Sun, Mar 20, 3 – 8 PM
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM

The Tragedy of Macbeth begins on a deserted, mist-covered moor, as a battle-weary warrior encounters three witches who deliver a chilling prophecy: he will be crowned king. Macbeth immediately gains a new title one step removed from the throne. Armed now with a growing ambition, further fueled by his wife, Macbeth’s lust for a power ultimately consumes him. He and Lady Macbeth succumb to paranoid visions, terrifying phantoms, and fragmenting sanity. Aquila Theatre breathes new life and vigorous dramatic fire into this wickedly famous work.

Hamilton

Thu, Jan 27, 7:30 PM – Sun, Jan 30, 10:30 AM
Popejoy Hall
203 Cornell Dr, Albuquerque, NM

HAMILTON is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has taken the story of American founding father Alexander HAMILTON and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

Palm Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

Sweeping Views of the Sandia Mountains, ready to build your custom home.

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Contact us today to help you buy or sell your next home in Albuquerque. Looking for the perfect home for sale in Albuquerque? Our easy-to-use home search tool can help you start the process. Join us twice a week on our blog for more real estate advice and great reasons to buy a home in Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Follow us on Facebook for the latest Albuquerque real estate updates.

You are no doubt going to have a number of showings to potential buyers when you sell your home in Albuquerque. Unfortunately, this can lead to a lack of security for your possessions. It’s not uncommon for thieves to take advantage of home showings and open houses in order to get their hands on valuables.

Here are some tips to keep your home and valuables safe.

Get a few cameras

You can buy a few cheap cameras and install them in plain sight throughout your home. This way, you will be able to identify theft if it does occur. The obvious place to put these is at the front door to the home, as well as in places like the bedroom closet and the home office, where thieves tend to hide. If you don’t have the budget for a security system, you can even place some dummy cameras around the house, which can be bought at many dollar stores.

Remove temptations

Your stuff will be much harder for thieves to steal if they don't have easy access to it. It is a good idea to remove high-value items when strangers are going to be around, even if you cannot get rid of everything of value (TVs can stay). Therefore, jewellery, expensive collectibles, or important documents should not be left lying around. Be sure not to leave bank statements or any other financial information out, and make sure important items like passports and keys are not visible. Don’t hide anything in your top dresser drawer (a go-to spot for thieves).

Watch the medicine

Another important step is to examine medicine cabinets. Thieves have been known to target open houses to find prescription drugs.

Watch the kids

You can’t stop people from bringing their kids to open houses (nor would you want to if you’re in a family area), but that doesn’t mean you have to be thrilled about them traipsing through your house. Children who are unsupervised will probably touch items, especially if toys are accessible. Keeping access to toys or games limited will help, as will putting out a toy or game specifically for the purpose of attracting little hands.

Make sure you’re insured

As a precaution, it's wise to check with your insurance agent to make sure you're covered should something happen during an open house or showing. Working from room to room and taking pictures can help you provide documentation should you need it.

Showing your home to buyers in Albuquerque is a necessary part of the process of selling your home. But with some common sense and preparation, you can make the experience safer for all involved.

HOT ALBUQUERQUE PROPERTY OF THE WEEK!

Palm Road NE, Rio Rancho, NM 87144

Sweeping Views of the Sandia Mountains, ready to build your custom home.

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