Saturday, March 19, 2011

GOOD TIME TO BUY A HOUSE

We’ve all experienced that “If only I would have” moment in our lives and with out a doubt we are at the threshold of another of another one of those times with respect to home ownership. We are seeing home prices at levels not seen for more than 12 years. Foreclosures are the primary driver for this phenomenon and the banks are accepting offers at $50 to $60 dollars per sq ft all over town. With out a doubt Now is the time to buy to avoid another “If only” moment. Give us a call 505-220-9193 or start your search on our website.

Saturday, March 5, 2011

SPRING GARDEN ACTIVITIES

With the nice weather this last week, weren't you tempted to go and buy flowers to plant? After that freeze we had, we are all ready for Spring! But last night it dropped again below freezing so what can we really do to get ready for Spring? For one, we can water once a week. Next we can do a final cleanup on our garden beds and replant any volunteer seedlings that are shooting up. It's so nice to see the green shoots coming up through the winter dead plants. We can amend the soil especially with iron. Personally, I need to fillin the holes my dog dug burying bones in the winter lawn. I keep her off the lawn in the Spring & Summer. She won't be happy but Huskies dig.
Speaking of lawn, the Journal had a good article today about not powerraking to remove thatch. Instead, to aerate by making plugs and leaving them on the lawn. In Africa, we teach our villagers to do the same thing. Maintain the ground cover and make sure the soil surface is broken so that air and water and nutrients can enter. Same principles work here.
Soon we can break out the lawn chairs and barBQ!

Friday, March 4, 2011

ABQ No. 2 as Film Friendly

MovieMaker magazine has ranked ABQ as the No. 2 city among the top 10 cities for independent filmmaking. The ranking is for the best place to live and work in the film business. Boston ranked No. 1 which I don't get. We are so much better at so many levels. The best place to live is definitely our strong suit. Great weather, friendly people, accessible amenities and great home prices. We have tons of good buys on the market now so if you are interested in investing in a second home or investment property, give me a call. 505-220-9193.