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 La Entrada RealtyGateway to High Desert Albuquerque Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!High Desert AlbuquerqueAlbuquerque's High Desert sits tucked in at the base of the Sandia Mountains and is one of the newest places to own real estate and "have an address". You know you have "arrived" ...

 La Entrada RealtyGateway to Paa-ko Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest! PAA-KO Only 25 minutes from Uptown shopping, 45 minutes from Downtown Albuquerque and 40 minutes to Santa Fe, this gorgeous East Mountain community is ideal if you enjoy country style living. Many residents work in Alb...

  La Entrada RealtyGateway to Sandia Heights Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!Sandia Heights  Sandia Heights boasts and hosts the base of the world's longest aerial Tramway. Sandia Heights real estate was developed in the 1960s and was the first development to introduce the truly exotic ...

Real Estate Corner… Q. I am retiring soon and my wife and I would like to “downsize” our residence so we can spend less time maintaining a home and more time traveling. We are thinking about purchasing a townhouse or condominium. What should we know before we buy? A. One of the main items to cons...

Q.  I am thinking of refinancing my home to take advantage of lower interest rates but I want to shorten the mortgage loan length. What are my options?A.  Refinancing a 30-year mortgage doesn't necessarily require that you commit to paying for another 30 years. You can substantially shorten your ...

HOME SAFETY FOR SENIORSProvided by Visiting Angels Senior Care and La Entrada RealtyHave you been winterized?*Had your Flu shot & Prescriptions filled? *Stored healthy food in your home? *Handy list of emergency numbers? *Furnace inspected for Carbon Monoxide? Snow shovel, sidewalk deicer? *A fri...

HOME SAFETY FOR SENIORSProvided by Visiting Angels & La Entrada RealtyHave you been winterized?Had your Flu shot & Prescriptions filled? Stored healthy food in your home? Handy list of emergency numbers? *Furnace inspected for Carbon Monoxide? Snow shovel, sidewalk deicer? A friend or family memb...

Real Estate Corner...  Q.  What Is The Best Time Of Year To Sell My Home?  A.  A common belief is that spring is the best time to sell your home. After all, the lawn is green, flowers are in bloom, and most homes show well in full sunlight. Even though many buyers may be out in the good weather, ...

Real Estate Corner... •Q.    Our daughter and her husband want to buy a home, but recently asked us to "Co-Sign" on the loan.  What are the consequences of this action? •A.     There's nothing wrong with helping a family member or close friend with buying a home.  However, co-signing on a loan sh...

Real Estate Corner... •Q.    We have our home for sale and recently received an offer from a buyer.  Problem is, the offer isn't quite what we wanted.  What should we do? •A.     The first thing you should do is analyze the offer carefully with your agent.  Here's why.  Sellers frequently examine...