ARCHIVED BLOG POSTS

2012 

Be the glue, not part of the puzzle!As a REALTOR® I feel my role in a transaction and in advocating for my clients is somewhat that of working through a jigsaw puzzle.  There are many intricate pieces to the big puzzle and each must fit perfectly and interlock with the others to create the final ...
01/16/2012
Please Leave the Water and Heat On Even In A Vacant Home Belinda offers some great tips on To Do's when listing a home during winter months.  Please leave your comments and input on Belinda's post as I am disabling comments.  Please tell Belinda, John McCormack, Albuquerque, REALTOR® sent you her...
01/16/2012
Michael S. Bolton offers great information in his post.  Please leave your comment and input on Michael's page as I am disabling comments on my page.  Make it a great day in all you do!   FHA Appraisals and High Voltage Power Lines Many times there are circumstances that real estate professionals...
01/16/2012
I must admit I’m a bit late in conducting my annual office purge but none the less the time has come and the task nearly complete. Purging my transaction files from 2011 and making room for what will surely be a lucrative 2012 is a daunting task, but there is something about that whole process th...
01/15/2012
A Roadrunners Silent SundayThis little Roadrunner playfully looked for a quick snack in our front yard.  New Mexico’s state bird is quiet quirky and fun to watch as they dart about in constant anticipation of their next meal. When you consider the purchase or sale of your Albuquerque, Rio Rancho ...
01/14/2012
Home Depot Creating 250 Albuquerque Jobs! It was announced this week that Home Depot expects to create about 450 New Mexico jobs!  An expected 250 new jobs will be opened in the Albuquerque area.  Home Depot announces this as part of the company’s annual spring expansion of workers. If you’re con...
01/13/2012
Please Remain Seated And Prepare For Landing In AlbuquerqueAfter an extended vacation the words of the Pilot were music to my ears.  ‘Please remain seated and prepare for landing in Albuquerque.’  I immediately looked out my window to see beautiful Albuquerque “home sweet home” spread out below. ...
01/12/2012
Joni Staples announces she has earned her CRS Designation by the Council of Residential Specialist!  Please leave your comments and congrats on Joni's page!  Way to go Joni! This was actually on my 2011 goals list. I am twelve days past that goal, but thrilled to say that I completed the required...
01/12/2012
Are You LinkedIn or Left Out? Richard brings us a great post on utilizing LinkedIn in our business world.  Please leave your comments and input on Richards post.  Please tell Richard, John McCormack, Realtor with Albuquerque Homes Realty sent you his way. LinkedIn or Left Out? Start Building YOUR...
01/12/2012
Debbie provides us with some great information on flooring, types of woods etc.  I hope you take time to read Debbie's post and leave your comments on her page.  Please tell Debbie, John McCormack, Albuqueruqe Realtor® sent you her way. What is the difference between red oak and white oak hardwoo...
01/12/2012