There’s a question coming up again and again among Albuquerque home buyers right now: Does it make sense to buy a home before the end of 2026, or would I be better off waiting until 2027? It’s easy to understand why buyers are hesitating. Mortgage rates have bounced around, monthly payments are higher than many people expected a few years … Read More
Ask five Albuquerque locals where you should live, and you’ll probably hear five different answers. One person will tell you the Northeast Heights is the obvious choice. Another will swear by North Valley. Someone else won’t live anywhere except the Westside, while another can’t imagine living outside Corrales or Rio Rancho. None of them are necessarily wrong. They’re simply describing … Read More
It’s December, and while everyone else is making vague “maybe next year” plans about real estate, the people who actually achieve their home goals are doing something different. They’re starting now. I’m not talking about listing your house tomorrow or making an offer on Christmas Eve (though hey, if that works for you, we’re here!). I’m talking about using this … Read More
As we move through November and into December, there’s a narrative that takes hold every year: the housing market slows down for the holidays, so why bother looking now? But here in Albuquerque, we’re actually seeing some of the best buying conditions we’ve experienced in quite some time, and if homeownership has been on your mind, this might be exactly … Read More
In Albuquerque’s dynamic housing market, the path to homeownership often begins with a crucial first step: the down payment. As your trusted real estate expert, I’m here to demystify an often-overlooked solution: down payment gifts. Breaking Down the Basics A down payment gift is precisely what it sounds like – money gifted to you specifically for purchasing a home. Unlike … Read More
Hi. I’m Sandi Pressley, a proud native of Albuquerque with over 45 years of professional real estate experience. Over that time, I’ve seen a lot happen in Albuquerque. Today, while standing at the corner of Central Avenue, where the Route 66 neon sign still flickers against the Sandia Mountains’ evening canvas, I thought about how Albuquerque has transformed so much but … Read More
Design Trends come and go, and we’ve seen lots of wonderful, and some a little over-the-top choices over the years, now let’s check out what the 2023 home buyers are looking for in their DREAM KITCHENS for 2023. The kitchen is getting a makeover with this new class. So, get ready for some major changes. What are your MUST-HAVES for … Read More