Made Your Reservations For The 2015 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?  Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta YouTube Presented by Albuquerque Realtor John McCormack   Have you made your reservations for the 2015 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta?  If not do not delay.  Hotel, Motel and RV Parking spaces are filling up quickly in both the Albuquerque and Rio Rancho NM areas for the 2015 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta. The 2015 Annual Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta will run from October 3 - October 11th.  Normally one would want to be at the event for the first weekend and kick off of the world's largest hot air balloon fiesta.  There are both early morning mass ascensions, special shape rodeos and evening events such as balloon glows.  You will not want to miss these events! There is always plenty to do at the Albuquer... 08/05/2015

Story Rock Neighborhood Celebrate National Night Out Tuesday August 4 2015  Join your Story Rock neighbors and celebrate National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm at the lush and private Story Rock park!  No need to worry about dinner as there will be a food truck on site at 7 pm. Vouchers will be given to the first 25 Story Rock neighbors to arrive. The menu will offer shaved ice, hot dogs, chili cheese dogs, Frito pie, nachos, chips, candy, cotton candy, pickles, Hot Cheetos with nacho cheese, soda & bottled water. You just can't beat free food! There will also be representatives from the Fire Department, the Police Department and your city council representative Ken Sanchez or Elaine Romero available to visit with. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet your Story Rock neighbors t... 08/01/2015

If you're a homebuyer in Albuquerque, you've probably asked yourself if you should buy a new construction home. Newly built homes are great for some homebuyers, and not-so-great for others. Like any home buying decision, there are pros and cons to almost every house purchase.In this brief video I talk about the pluses and the minuses of buying from a new home builder. I help people buy new construction homes as well as resale homes. I help buyers understand which builders build better quality homes, and I help buyers analyze which floorplans are the best.I'm not into making quick sales; I'm into creating client relationships that last over time by always advising my clients to "buy smart." It's easy to pick a home that you like today, but you need to always be thinking of the future and... 07/28/2015

Another Story Rock Neighborhood Home NW Albuquerque 87120 Under Contract With Albuquerque Homes Realty Enjoy The YouTube Featuring This Story Rock Home Located at 4908 Star Kachina Street NW Albuquerque 87120   Albuquerque Homes Realty and Story Rock Realtor John McCormack are proud to announce they have another Story Rock Neighborhood home in NW Albuquerque 87120 under contract. John listed this approximate 2,145 sq ft, Story Rock home and it quickly caught the attention of many potential NW Albuquerque 87120 home buyers.  There was more than one offer on this totally updated and move in ready DR Horton home.  Even after going under contract there were still inquiries about this pristine home. The sellers had been watching John’s involvement in the Story Rock real estate area as well a... 07/28/2015

3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage Townhomes For Sale In Miravista Neighborhood SE Albuquerque 87123  Enjoy The YouTube Showcasing A Miravista TownhomeIn SE Albuquerque NM 87123    Albuquerque Homes Realty and Realtor John McCormack listed, sold and closed another Miravista Townhome. We have other 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bath, 2 Car Garage Townhomes for sale in Miravista Neighborhood SE Albuquerque 87123 neighborhood.   This super clean and move in ready 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 car garage Miravista Townhome was listed and sold day one of being on the Albuquerque real estate market with Realtor John McCormack.  His out of state seller was confident and happy with John’s professional and productive Albuquerque real estate knowledge and performance.   The desired Miravista Subdivision in SE Albuqu... 07/08/2015

Petroglyph Estates Volcano Cliffs SAD228 NW Albuquerque 87120 Custom Home Lots For Sale Albuquerque Homes Realty and Realtor, John McCormack has sold and closed 4 more separate Petroglyph Estates, Volcano Cliffs SAD228 custom home lots in NW Albuquerque 87120. Don't stress he has others for sale. Enjoy the YouTube Featuring Petroglyph Estates, Volcano Cliffs   The Petroglyph Estates, Volcano Cliffs SAD228 “Special Assessment District” is a great place for your custom home in NW Albuquerque 87120.  Vacant view lots with city utilities, paved streets and sidewalks, phone, city water and sewer hook up already installed are extremely hard to find in NW Albuquerque.  This makes the developing custom home community of Petroglyph Estates and Volcano Cliffs a great find. Lots in the Petroglyph... 07/06/2015

Sandia Heights Luxury Custom Homes In NE Albuquerque 87122    Sandia Heights luxury custom homes in Albuquerque 87122 is a highly desirable area by many who are searching for beautiful homes with views.  Albuquerque Homes Realty and Realtor John McCormack has sold and closed this amazing Sandia Heights luxury custom home with outstanding mountain views. Sandia Heights is well known for spectacular custom homes and outstanding mountain and city views in this NE Albuquerque 87122 location.  For example this luxury custom home that Realtor John McCormack just sold backs to the Sandia Mountain and offers privacy and is surrounded by Nature and those awesome mountain views.  From the privacy of your Sandia Heights luxury home, you will enjoy Quail, Roadrunners, Hummingbirds, Rabbits and man... 06/29/2015

Story Rock NW Albuquerque 87120 Neighborhood Celebrates National Night Out August 4, 2015  Story Rock National Night Out is designed to: - Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness - Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime efforts - Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police/community partnerships - Renew old acquaintances and establish new friendships by getting to  know your Story Rock neighbors - Send a message to criminals letting them know neighborhoods are organized and fighting back  What Story Rock Neighborhood NW Albuquerque 87120 Is Planning For National Night Out:  There will be a food truck on site at Story Rock Private Community Park at 7 pm. Vouchers will be given to the first 25 Story Rock neighbors to arrive. The menu will offer shaved ice, hot dog... 06/24/2015

Albuquerque Townhome With Attached Garage For Sale Under $250,000    Are you aware you can purchase an Albuquerque Townhome with an attached garage for under $250,000?  If so check out this Townhome in Albuquerque that Realtor John McCormack just sold and closed.  This particular Townhome with an attached garage is located at 10410 Casador Del Oso NE Albuquerque NM 87111. The new owners of this pristine Albuquerque Townhome complete with attached garage was a referral to Realtor John McCormack by a repeat past real estate client. Having an attached garage was at the top of this buyers list just as staying under $250,000. John listened carefully to all the wants and needs of these Townhome buyers and went to work to meet their Albuquerque real estate goals.  Albuquerque Homes Realty quic... 05/25/2015

Luxury Custom Sandia Heights Home with Views In NE Albuquerque NM 87122  Albuquerque Homes Realty is happy to announce they have this luxury, custom Sandia Heights home in NE Albuquerque in pending contract.  This spacious and pristine custom home is located at 611 Cedar Hills Road NE Albuquerque NM 87122.  The buyers of this Sandia Heights home with views were referred to Realtor John McCormack from their friends who had worked with John during 2014 in purchasing their NE Albuquerque home.  They told him at closing they would be referring their friends to him for their real estate needs and they followed through.  John intently listened to the wants and needs of his buyers and built them a personalized private MLS portal (website) that fit their real estate criteria which included spec... 05/20/2015

Albuquerque Townhomes For Under $200,000?  Have you wondered if you can purchase an Albuquerque Townhome for under $200,000?  Absolutely! Yes, you can!   Realtor® John McCormack with Albuquerque Homes Realty just listed, sold and closed this pristine NE Townhome located at 12124 Calle Zagal NE Albuquerque NM 87111 for under $200.000.  The sellers are thrilled with the outcome and stated they look forward to doing more real estate business with John.   For the buyer, John makes it simple to meet your NE Albuquerque Townhome real estate needs. John answers his phone and emails personally and is always happy to listen to your Albuquerque real estate goals. Once he knows your wants, wishes and goals he will then build a customized search portal that will alert you to all listings fitting y... 05/11/2015

Sometimes you look and you look and then WHAM - the perfect house jumps out at you! My buyer client were looking at homes in NW Albuquerque, and I think she was on the brink of giving up when I said wait - how about this one! Somehow we had overlooked it.How far does your money go in NW Albuquerque? Well it goes much farther than it does in NE Albuquerque, that's for sure.This house has 1,454 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 car garage with a concrete tile roof, refrigerated air, a whole-house hepa filter system, a nice size backyard with beautiful landscaping, a Tuff brand shed, extended block wall and hot tub with trex deck. The buyer was abel to get this for considerably less than the $169,900 list price.This house is located in a neighborhood called Tuscany, which is near the bor... 05/01/2015

Can I Buy A Home In NE Albuquerque NM 87112 For Under $150,000.00  Have you ever wondered if you can buy a home in NE Albuquerque NM for under $150,000.00?  The answer...Absolutely Yes!  Albuquerque Homes Realty and Realtor John McCormack now have this nicely updated and very well maintained home under contract.  8903 Fairbanks NE Albuquerque NM 87112 is one of those great homes you can find in NE Albuquerque for under $150,000. John has been working with these first-time buyers as searched for their dream home.  They knew they wanted a move in ready home located in the mature area of NE Heights and priced under $150,000.00.  John set the buyers up on a personalized MLS search portal that provided them all the listing that fit their specific wants, needs and location.  When this NE Heig... 04/30/2015

I love selling newer homes, I love selling older homes too! Heck, I just love selling Albuquerque real estate! That's why I'm excited to say I brought the buyer on a great Charter home in NE Albuquerque!I love it when my buyer clients are really smart home buyers. Sure, it's easy to be lured by fancy upgrades like stainless steel appliances and designer paint, but a smart home purchase focuses more on great neighborhoods near the Sandia Mountain Foothills and great home builders like Charter or Tiffany Homes Southwest.  Usually at this point I'd post a video of the home I just sold so you could see it, but most other real estate agents don't use YouTube like I do. Evidently they don't undestand how important it is to get maximum exposure for their real estate listings. In this case, lik... 04/27/2015

Well I did it again, I sold a home at an open house! A beautiful DR Horton home in Ventana Ranch west. Many real estate agents will tell you that open houses don't sell homes, but four times in the last year I have sold a listing at an open house.I used to be skeptical too, I even wrote this blog post "Are Open Houses the Best Way to Sell a House?"I guess I was feeling skeptical that day, but now I'm here to tell you that yes, a good agent like me can sell your house at an open house! But before I go on much further, let's take one last look at this great listing that I recently SOLD in Ventana Ranch West.My passion is marketing homes for sale, whether they're in Ventana Ranch West, Placitas, Glenwood Hills, Rio Rancho or anywhere else in the Albuquerque metro area, and a big part of ma... 04/26/2015

Real estate isn't rocket science! All it takes to sell a home quickly is three things: A great house, a great price, and a great Realtor!Kudos to the sellers of this beautiful Tiffany home who decorated it beautifully, took care of it lovingly, had it inspected and repaired before listing and who chose me to market it!Here's one last look at this great listing!Northwest Albuquerque has a lot of great real estate to offer home buyers. There's everything from starter homes to luxury homes and just about everything in between. Want to sell your home in 7 days? Call me before you paint your living room lime green and I'll give you great real estate advice!Curious how much your NW Albuquerque home is worth? Click here to find out.  04/25/2015

Mini Schnauzer At Play YouTube     We certainly enjoy life with our Mini Schnauzer, Dixie.  She brings much joy and love and is always eager to please.  Dixie is the office mascot here at Albuquerque Homes Realty and welcomes all with a wagging tail and playful attitude.  She easily makes friends with humans and visiting real estate client pups alike.   We hope you turn on your speakers and enjoy some of Dixie’s playful antics.  Guaranteed to bring a smile.   Mini Schnauzer At Play YouTube 03/06/2015

Oops, I sold my newest listing in Northwest Albuquerque too fast.  I hardly had a chance to market myself, or promote the video I made. All that money down the drain for professional photos and videography. I should have just stuck a sign in the yard, taken my own bad photos using my iPhone and let the house sit and sit with my sign in the yard advertising myself for months and months. It wasn't supposed to sell in just 10 days. What am I going to do with all the hours that I planned to waste sitting there at open houses??? At least my sellers are happy.  Here's the house that sold too fast: They say hindsight is 20/20, so if you don't want to have your next listing sell too fast, don't do these three things: don't advise your sellers on staging, don't have the home inspected and repair... 02/23/2015

We Finally Earned Our First Million   Tuesday afternoon Debbie and I were on the road after an appointment, the cell phone rang, Debbie answered it to hear the one and only Suzanne McLaughlin offering congratulations on being a MILLIONAIRE!!  What a great way to find out we had hit the one million point mark than from a fellow Realtor®, blogger and supporting friend.  Another friend and fellow blogger Mr. Ron Marshall also gave us a shout out making our day even brighter.          When we first joined AR in the summer of 2011 I’ll certainly admit the idea of blogging for real estate business was a bit intimidating.  Debbie and I started as lurkers, you know...sitting back, watching, being silent while reading others posts.  Then finally we took the second step and began commenting on wh... 02/10/2015

Albuquerque named number one for friendly local businesses   Groupon announced  Albuquerque the number one city in the country for having the most friendly local businesses.   In February 2015 the cities that ranked highest for friendly local businesses are as follows:   Albuquerque N.M. Madison, Wis. Boise, Idaho Portland, Maine Lansing, Mich. Napa/Sonoma, Calif. Greensboro/Winston-Salem, N.C. Cincinnati Birmingham, Ala. 10. Charleston, S.C. 02/04/2015