7173 Husky DriveThere is so much about our home that we loved. We did so much to it thinking we would never leave. We chose the place mainly because it was between both Albuquerque and Santa Fe. The best part about our house is the back yard. My wife designed the side and the ponds while I built the patio with ideas from Sandia Casino. The fence was built by myself with seeing fences like that in Santa Fe. We would go out at Sunset and look at all of the different colors of the sunset on the Sandia Crest. After that when it got dark we would watch the fish in our pond and some times have neighbors over for a glass of wine.
We also added the Central air and heat along with putting the Synthetic Stucco on our home to help with the cost of cooling and heating. It knocked…

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Water In WinterIt's important to water your trees, lawns & plants in the Winter. Why? Read more to find out the facts!

Dry air, low precipitation, little soil moisture, and fluctuating temperatures are characteristics of fall and winter in many areas of New Mexico. Often there is little or no snow cover to provide soil moisture during the winter months. Trees, shrubs, perennials and lawns may be damaged if they do not receive enough water.

If you do not water during the winter months, you may have death to parts of plant root systems. Some plants will resume perfectly normal as they use stored food energy, but some make be weakened in spring when temperatures rise. Weakened plants also may be subject to insect and disease problems. Lawns also are prone to winter…

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13112 Calle Azul We moved to this location because we love the quiet cul-de-sac location. It has both the feel of living in the country but with all the benefits of city utilities. We added many special touches to the home but our favorite is probably the high-end Pella Windows with blinds in them. We put a membrane on the home that has a life-time warranty that is transferable to a buyer and it has lowered our home owner's insurance. The house has lots of natural light which we love. Our yards are xeri-scaped -- not zero-scaped and require lower water. Both yards have drip systems for watering.

By Carlos Martinez

Extras include:

  • Cul-de-sac
  • High-end Pella Windows with blinds inside
  • Lifetime Warranty
  • Lots of Natural Light
  • Xeri-scaped Yard
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Albuquerque "Treecycling" Do you still have a Christmas Tree hanging out in or outside your home? The City of Albuquerque and Public Service Company of New Mexico is offering a "Treecycling" program where you can drop off up to five trees for FREE. The goal of the program is to reduce waste by recycling your Christmas Tree.

When

Jan 02, 2014 08:00 AM - Jan 12, 2014 05:00 PM

Where

Montessa Park Convenience Center
3512 Los Picaros SE - Map
(505) 873-6607
Eagle Rock Convenience Center
6301 Eagle Rock NE - Map
(505) 857-8318
Ladera Golf Course
Coors and Ladera NW - Map
(505) 836-4449

Tree Limits

Trees are limited to five per customer.

Tree Recycling Benefits

Christmas trees will be chipped on site and available free to the public to use as mulch. By recycling your…

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Every year when January rolls around you vow to lose weight, save money or spend more time with family and friends. But what goals do you set for your home?

New Year's Resolution For Your HomeThorough Cleaning

One of the best and least expensive ways to feel better about your home is to clear it of clutter. This year go room-by-room clearing anything that you don't use, wear or love and donate it to charity. Clean out your closets and any other space that is packed with things that you haven’t seen in years. Sell things (ebay, criaigslist, throw a yard sale) and turn those things into money that you can use towards a home improvement project that you’ve been putting off. Here are some other cleaning tips.

  • Deep clean your carpet.
  • Rent a sander and refinish your hardwood floors.

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2013 Real Estate Year In Review Take a look back at 2013’s dynamic year in real estate. Low mortgage rates, all-cash buyers and bidding wars played a part in the housing market's recovery. In 2013 we saw the housing market recover a lot faster than we anticipated. It was a great year for seller and homeowners who saw their home values appreciate.

Housing Prices Rose Fast
The local average sale price was $191,683 in November 2012 and rose to $198,249 by November 2013 according to gaar.com.

Mortgage Rates
Mortgage rates remained low with a slight increase. Fixed-rate loans were as low as 3.45 percent in December 2012 and rose to 4.49 in September 2013 according to Freddie Mac. Mortgage rates are likely to stay low and perhaps even drop between now and March 2014.

Housing Inventory

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Hear What The Sellers Have to Say About 505 Huron...

505 Huron The reason we picked this home was because it was brand new and had all the bedrooms that we needed. Each room was the perfect size. WE love the three car garage it is perfect for two cars and more. The area we live is quite and safe. Rio Rancho is growing and is close to anything that you need. We love the fact that we have an amazing view can see from Belen to Santa Fe. We have natural wood burning fireplaces one in the master bedroom that is basically at the same height as the bed. We are on one acre so skies the limit.

Extras include:

  • Large Lot
  • 3 Car Garage
  • Spacious Home
  • Amazing View
  • Beautiful wood floors
  • Wood Burning Fireplace
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Furnace Owning a home comes with a great deal of maintenance. During the cold part of the year, many home owners forget to service their furnace. No matter what type of furnace you have, there are several things you can do to keep your heating system in top condition. Heating systems are usually trouble-free and easy to maintain. Good regular maintenance will help with the efficiency of your furnace.

Whatever the problem, start with the simplest procedures. In most cases, all it takes is patience. What could be the problem? The furnace or air conditioner may have lost power. Fuel may not be reaching the unit. If the fuel is gas, it may not be igniting. If the furnace or air conditioner turns on but the warm or cool air isn't reaching the rooms of your home, the…

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RayLee Free Santa Picture

Take a Picture with Santa at the Saltillo Community, Saturday, December 14, 2013

Model Located at: 6274 Carmona Road NW, Albuquerque, NM 87114

Westside Living at its finest – Saltillo is an easy 3.5 miles west of the cottonwood mall. Saltillo offers oversized lots and nice features with Westside affordability. Kids who live in Saltillo will attend the brand new Tony Hillerman Middle School.

• LOCATION: From the Cottonwood Mall, head west on Ellison (McMahon) past Unser, turn right on Maravillas.

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Hear What The Sellers Have to Say About 1512 Summer Breeze...

1512 Summer Breeze We moved into this spacious home because of the open floor plan. There are four bedrooms upstairs along with a balcony from the master suite. The balcony has beautiful views of the east Sandia Mountains and city of Albuquerque. There are also the same views from the landscaped backyard. The view will never be compromised. There are wood floors throughout and has recently been painted. The location is great. We are close to the I-40 freeway and are near a park and a walking/bike path. Nearby is also the new stadium. Our neighbors are great and are very nice. This is a great home that is spacious and great for entertaining.

Extras include:

  • Incredible Sandia & city views
  • Master Balony

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