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Friday Five: Fannie, Freddie Suspend Foreclosures; Senate Extends NFIP
Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Gavin Mathis
Published: December 09, 2011
By: Gavin Mathis
Published: December 09, 2011
It’s a Christmas miracle: Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will halt holiday foreclosures. Plus, stay up to date with the latest housing policy news, including an extension of the National Flood Insurance Program.
It looks like Christmas will come early for some home owners this year as Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will suspend foreclosures during the holiday season. Also, the Senate voted to extend the National Flood Insurance Program until May, making the holiday season even brighter for some. And to see what issues will be swaying home owners’ votes this election year, check out the results of our recent HouseLogic poll. Continue reading
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Friday Five: December 02, 2011
Friday Five: Home Store Sales Up; Housing Tax Credit for Vets; and More
Article From HouseLogic.com
By: Gavin Mathis
Published: December 02, 2011
By: Gavin Mathis
Published: December 02, 2011
In this week’s top housing news: a rebound in sales at home improvement stores may bode well for the housing market; home owners get a second chance to refinance with HARP 2.0; and a federal official pushes a new tax credit for veterans.
After a week of football, scrambling for deals at the mall, and finishing up Thanksgiving leftovers, you might have missed the stories impacting home owners. Strong numbers from Black Friday – especially an increase in sales at home improvement stores – might be an early indicator of a housing market return. Check out this story and more in houseLogic’s Friday Five.
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October Home Sales Outpace Previous Year and Month
Albuquerque, NM, October 10, 2011 – Sales for detached homes in October this year were 24.12% higher than sales in October 2010 and 9.48% higher than September 2011. The top selling price range in October 2011 was in the $120,000 to $139,000 price range.
“A 9% increase in closed sales from September, 2011 is interesting,” said Peter Parnegg, President of the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®, “considering that traditionally the Albuquerque market sees a downward trend in numbers of homes sold from September to December of each year.” “While inventory continues to go down, homes going under contract remain steady,” continued Parnegg, “showing that buyers are still in the market and we are regaining stability.”
Market statistics are available to the public at www.gaar.com.
The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® is the largest local professional trade association in Central New Mexico with nearly 3000 members pledged to a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Established in 1921, GAAR is recognized as a leading provider of real estate information services, data and education in New Mexico.
Article courtesy of GAAR
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How To Get a Lost Camera or Memory Card Returned
Article From ABQhomeINFO.com
By: Paul T Holley
Published: October 24, 2011
How to get back a lost camera or memory card, or at least drastically increase your chances of someone returning it to you. Assuming you still trust in humanity 
We’ve all had it happen to us. You fumble with those little HD cards for your camera all of the time. Sooner or later one gets dropped at an event, and not only do you lose that night’s pictures, but odds are, hundreds of previous pictures you’ve taken also. Continue reading
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World Habitat Day: Habitat for Humanity Dedicates 500,000th House
ABQHome.Info salutes Habitat for Humanity on World Habitat Day.
Congratulations to Habitat For Humanity, which is celebrating today’s United Nation’s World Habitat Day by dedicating its 500,000th house, this one in Kenya, and beginning construction on its 500,001st house, that one in flood-ravaged Paterson, N.J.
For the next six weeks, Habitat for Humanity will spotlight the world need for safe, decent, and affordable shelter. The group also will launch its 28th annual Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, where volunteers will build 100 earthquake-resistant homes in Léogâne, Haiti, the epicenter of the devastating 2010 earthquake.
ABQHome.Info salutes Habitat for Humanity for supporting home ownership!
Have you ever worked on a Habitat house? What was your experience like?
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I’VE CHANGED
Article From ABQhomeINFO.com
By: Paul T Holley
Published: October 01, 2011
Well, it finally happened. I have changed Real Estate firms; I’m now with Equity New Mexcio.
As far as getting in touch with me, nothing has changed. My cell phone and email are the same. I do have a new Facebook page HERE.
Right now the only thing that is keeping Realtors® like me alive is good friends giving me business. If you know of anyone buying or selling real estate in the Greater Albuquerque Metro area, I would greatly appreciate it if you would give them my contact information.
Of course, YOU do not have to be buying or selling real estate to call me and say “Hi.” I really appreciate hearing from my friends and family, just not on Mondays 
Just kidding, if you want to call me on Mondays that’ll be OK.
Equity is a fast growing national franchise and I love their business model; it frees me up to spend more time and money marketing my listings. This translates into getting my homes sold faster and that just makes everybody happy.
Thanks for all of the support.
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Reduce – Reuse – Recycle in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Article From ABQhomeINFO.com
By: Paul T Holley
Published: August 24, 2011
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but “going green” is becoming fairly popular in the nation and Albuquerque is no different. Albuquerque’s blue recycling bins are popping up everywhere in the metro area. If you live in an apartment or area yet to receive the recycling bins, Albuquerque has multiple drop off locations and recycling centers.
Nationally, about three quarters of the population says that they recycle and I imagine that you would get a similar percentage in Albuquerque. Unfortunately, throwing the occasional plastic water bottle in a recycle bin doesn’t make you “green.”
The number that matters is the “diversion rate” – the percentage of our trash that is diverted from the landfills to recycling. The City of San Francisco has achieved a diversion rate of 77%. What is Albuquerque’s diversion rate? A paltry 7.4%.
What can you do:
Remember the 3 R’s. Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
Reduce – Buy in bulk, buy in recyclable packaging and refuse unnecessary packaging.
Reuse – Many household items are thrown away needlessly. Why not donate your unwanted but still usable products to a non-profit organization?
Please check with each organization to find out what they accept: Clothing – Furniture – Appliances, etc.
Animal Humane New Mexico Thrift Store
Barrett Foundation
Thrift Store at Joy Junction
The Arc New Mexico Thrift Town
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central New Mexico
Goodwill Industries of New Mexico
St. Vincent de Paul of New Mexico
Adelante Development Center
Recycle – The city of Albuquerque offers curbside recycling (either with blue bins or clear bags) throughout most of the city. You can check HERE at the city website to see what they do and DO NOT accept.
- NO Styrofoam
- NO Cereal boxes (Chipboard)
- NO Glass in curbside pickup (Must be taken to a Recycling Drop Off Site)
- NO Plastic Bottle Caps or Twist off Rings (Often, if attached the entire bottle will be trashed.
- NO Boxes with Food Residue (i.e. Pizza Boxes)
The City of Albuquerque offers 14 Recycling Drop-Off Sites throughout the Metro.
Green & Yard Waste – Albuquerque offers pick-up of yard waste twice a year. Once in the Spring and again in the Fall; check your water bill for dates. Other times of the year, you can take your green waste to a city Convenience Center.
If you have the room, I would suggest composting your own yard waste. The City of Albuquerque has a great website about composting.
60 tons of material is recycled everyday in Albuquerque. That is 60 tons that is not going to the landfill, but we can do more. Recycling, along with reducing and reusing the trash we produce, is an important component to preserving our natural resources and reducing our environmental impact.
FREE House Cleaning For Female Chemo Patients
A FREE cleaning service is available to female cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This is not limited to residents of The Greater Albuquerque Metro, but is offered throughout the United States. I think this is a wonderful service to tell my friends about. CLEANING FOR A REASON will provide free monthly housecleaning in your home for up to four months.
Cleaning For A Reason is a Non-Profit Organization. Donations are accepted here:
If you know a women who is being treated for cancer and could use this service, click here:
They can only accept so many applications per day. They process applications Monday through Friday, starting at 11:00am Mountain Standard Time. You may have to try several times until you find an available application. Applications are limited, but they wouldn’t have to be if we all donated a little to help this great cause.
A great big round of applause to our local Albuquerque businesses that participate in this program. If you’re looking for a maid service to use, please remember our friends:
Molly Maid of NE & NW Albuquerque and the East Mountains
Albuquerque – July 2011 – Home Sales Up 12.21% From July 2010
Albuquerque, NM, August 10, 2011 –The Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® (GAAR) released July housing statistics today showing closed sales up 12.21% from July 2010. “The Albuquerque metro market has not seen a gangbuster recovery but what we have seen has indicated that the market is stable,” said Peter Parnegg, President, Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®. “The median price of $178,000 is the highest we have seen since December 2010 – good news to current homeowners,” Parnegg continued.
Housing continues to feel the brunt of news from Washington. When Lawrence Yun, Chief Economist, National Association of REALTORS®, was asked about the effect of downgrading the bond rating, he said, “Even if mortgage rates were to rise because of the downgrade, this fact is less important in light of the current overly stringent underwriting standards and the general lack of consumer confidence about the economy. A 30-year fixed rate rising from 4.3% to 4.6% will not change the housing game that much, but a return to normal underwriting standards and a boost to consumer confidence will be the true game changer.”
Market statistics are available to the public at www.gaar.com.
With nearly 3,000 members pledged to uphold a strict Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, the Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®is the largest professional trade association in central New Mexico and is recognized as a leading provider of real estate information and services.
