A report just released from the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority reports the following: Purchase Housing Markets New Mexico Markets Are Localized Residential real estate sales activity appears to have slowed in most New Mexico markets, but it should not be characterized as stagnant or stalled. What is more, prices in many markets have increased […]
Your Home’s Identity Theft
I just heard a story on CNN that has relevance in today’s high tech age. While we are all aware of scams involving our personal information, accessing our bank accounts, credit cards and ruining our credit rating, it is also possible for someone to tamper with your home’s records in title. Fraudulent liens can be […]
Albuquerque Listed On Top 25 Market Forecast For 2008
Albuquerque has been listed on the top 25 appreciating markets for 2008 according to Housing Predictor. The other 24 markets are scattered throughout all parts of the U.S. from the west to the east and into the southern states. Housing Predictor notes that more than 20 factors are considered when issuing each forecast, including economics, […]
Real Estate Attorneys
When buying or selling a home you may find yourself experiencing real estate issues that can range from simple to very complex, plus a whole new vocabulary of unfamiliar terms to deal with. With such a large investment at stake, many people choose to hire a real estate attorney to assist them with their real […]
What Is An Earnest Money Deposit?
During the home buying process you may be asked to provide an earnest money deposit. But what is an earnest money deposit exactly? After an offer has been made on the house and when buyers execute a purchase contract, the contract specifies how much money the buyer is initially putting up to secure the contract. […]