“They will get your house sold!”
Posted on Nov 21, 2012
“I highly recommend you both to everyone I know. There is no other realtors in New Mexico that I would trust more. Both of you know what you are doing, and you do it well. And for all your new prospect clients, all I can say to them is “Hire them. They will get your house sold!” Thank you again for getting me back home.
Esther”
Albuquerque Metro Area Monthly Market Report for September
Posted on Oct 16, 2012
Single-family detached home sales in September were at 653, up 26.31% from the previous year.
According the the Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors, the median sale price of single-family homes in September was $172,000, an increase of 4.24% from the previous month, and September saw a 9.27% increase in the number of Pending home sales from September 2011.
ACTIVE LISTING
Detached: 4,081
Attached: 437
PENDING SALES
Detached: 884
Attached: 74
CLOSED SALES
Detached: 653
Attached: 61
AVERAGE SALE $
Detached: $203,016
Attached: $144,878
Men vs. Women: America’s More Loveable Property Features
Posted on Oct 9, 2012
It’s no secret, men and women are wired differently.
But recent research shows that when it comes to features that motivate them to buy, the connection between the sexes isn’t a battle.
America’s most lovable features
While there’s a small difference in what they love the most, our recent survey showed both men and women agree on which top features make them fall in love with a home.
When we asked first-time home buyers “which home amenity would make you, personally, fall in love with a home?,” here were the top answers:
| Amenities | All Respondents | Men | Women |
| Master Bathroom | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| Walk-in Closet | 63% | 55% | 72% |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 56% | 51% | 62% |
| Outdoor Deck | 55% | 51% | 58% |
| Wood Floors | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| Pre-wired for entertainment system (e.g., home theater, surround sound) | 35% | 42% | 28% |
| Pool | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| Hot Tub | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| Other | 15% | 15% | 15% |
The big feature conflict
While men and women agree that the master bath, walk-in closet and gourmet kitchen are top priorities when it comes to finding their dream home, not all features are created equal. Among the top features, women and men each showed they had a little more love for a few key features at the top of the list:
What women love (more than men):
- Master Baths
- Walk in Closets
- Gourmet Kitchens
Favorites men love (more than women):
- Pre-Wiring for Entertainment System
- Pool
- Hot tub
Let Nancy and George help you find the home that has all the features that matters most to you!
Men vs. Women: America’s More Loveable Property Features
Posted on Oct 9, 2012
It’s no secret, men and women are wired differently.
But recent research shows that when it comes to features that motivate them to buy, the connection between the sexes isn’t a battle.
America’s most lovable features
While there’s a small difference in what they love the most, our recent survey showed both men and women agree on which top features make them fall in love with a home.
When we asked first-time home buyers “which home amenity would make you, personally, fall in love with a home?,” here were the top answers:
| Amenities | All Respondents | Men | Women |
| Master Bathroom | 70% | 64% | 75% |
| Walk-in Closet | 63% | 55% | 72% |
| Gourmet Kitchen | 56% | 51% | 62% |
| Outdoor Deck | 55% | 51% | 58% |
| Wood Floors | 50% | 46% | 53% |
| Pre-wired for entertainment system (e.g., home theater, surround sound) | 35% | 42% | 28% |
| Pool | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| Hot Tub | 24% | 26% | 22% |
| Other | 15% | 15% | 15% |
The big feature conflict
While men and women agree that the master bath, walk-in closet and gourmet kitchen are top priorities when it comes to finding their dream home, not all features are created equal. Among the top features, women and men each showed they had a little more love for a few key features at the top of the list:
What women love (more than men):
- Master Baths
- Walk in Closets
- Gourmet Kitchens
Favorites men love (more than women):
- Pre-Wiring for Entertainment System
- Pool
- Hot tub
Let Nancy and George help you find the home that has all the features that matters most to you!
Avoiding Seller Common Closing Delays
Posted on Oct 5, 2012
Remember: Prior planning prevents inconvenience. Awareness of the following items will help to insure a smooth closing!
Loan Payoffs
Provide the title company with your current loan information so that they may order your payoff in time for closing. They need the lender’s name, address and telephone number along with your loan number and when you make your last payment. They may also need your social security number for verification to order the payoff.
Delinquent Taxes
Most title companies prefer to collect delinquent property taxes at closing. If you do pay them prior to closing, you must be able to furnish an original tax receipt to them prior to closing for verification. Otherwise, these monies will be withheld from your sales proceeds until payment of these taxes can be confirmed.
Escrow Refunds
Any escrow/impound reserves held by your lender will not be netted from your payoff at closing. Your lender will refund these monies after your payoff has cleared and an analysis of your escrow account has been completed.
Common Names
If you have a common surname, please complete the confidential information statement and return it to the title company prior to closing.
Power of Attorney
If either party intends to use a Power of Attorney at closing because you will not be there to sign:
A. The title company must approve the power of attorney prior to closing,
B. The original power of attorney must be delivered to the title company prior to closing as the original must be recorded with the county clerk with other closing documents.
The title company must be able to contact you via phone on the day of closing to be certain you are alive and well and have not revoked the power of attorney.
Out of Town Signing
If any documents for closing are not being signed at the title company:
A. All documents must be signed exactly as requested,
B. All documents must have proper notarization by an approved notary for the title company,
C. All documents notarized out of the United States must be notarized in English.
Marital Status
New Mexico is a community property state. If you purchased your property when you were single and you have now married, the title company will require that your spouse join in the signing of the deed at closing. If you are divorced and your divorce proceeding was handled in a county other than the county where the property is located, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree delivered to the title company prior to closing.
Information provided by Fidelity National Title – “The Home Seller’s Guide”
Avoiding Seller Common Closing Delays
Posted on Oct 5, 2012
Remember: Prior planning prevents inconvenience. Awareness of the following items will help to insure a smooth closing!
Loan Payoffs
Provide the title company with your current loan information so that they may order your payoff in time for closing. They need the lender’s name, address and telephone number along with your loan number and when you make your last payment. They may also need your social security number for verification to order the payoff.
Delinquent Taxes
Most title companies prefer to collect delinquent property taxes at closing. If you do pay them prior to closing, you must be able to furnish an original tax receipt to them prior to closing for verification. Otherwise, these monies will be withheld from your sales proceeds until payment of these taxes can be confirmed.
Escrow Refunds
Any escrow/impound reserves held by your lender will not be netted from your payoff at closing. Your lender will refund these monies after your payoff has cleared and an analysis of your escrow account has been completed.
Common Names
If you have a common surname, please complete the confidential information statement and return it to the title company prior to closing.
Power of Attorney
If either party intends to use a Power of Attorney at closing because you will not be there to sign:
A. The title company must approve the power of attorney prior to closing,
B. The original power of attorney must be delivered to the title company prior to closing as the original must be recorded with the county clerk with other closing documents.
The title company must be able to contact you via phone on the day of closing to be certain you are alive and well and have not revoked the power of attorney.
Out of Town Signing
If any documents for closing are not being signed at the title company:
A. All documents must be signed exactly as requested,
B. All documents must have proper notarization by an approved notary for the title company,
C. All documents notarized out of the United States must be notarized in English.
Marital Status
New Mexico is a community property state. If you purchased your property when you were single and you have now married, the title company will require that your spouse join in the signing of the deed at closing. If you are divorced and your divorce proceeding was handled in a county other than the county where the property is located, please provide a certified copy of the divorce decree delivered to the title company prior to closing.
Information provided by Fidelity National Title – “The Home Seller’s Guide”
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