About Sandoval County, NM

The town of Bernalillo, New Mexico is a historical treasure just fifteen minutes from Albuquerque and less than 40 miles from Santa Fe. Here active adults age 55 and better enjoy resort-style living at Alegria by Del Webb and Centex Homes. This intimate sized community is planned for just 376 single-family homes. Residents enjoy a private gated entry, a scenic location and plenty of amenities to enjoy an exciting lifestyle.

Centex Homes started this 55+ community in 2006. In 2009 when Pulte Homes, parent company of Del Webb, acquired Centex, Alegria transformed into an official Del Webb community. Today interested home buyers can select from resale or new construction homes priced from the low $200’s to the high $300’s. Sizes range from just over 1,400 to 2,325 square feet. The new construction Del Webb homes are available in nine ranch-style floor plans all of which include 2 bedrooms and a 2-car garage with the larger homes including an additional den. Curb appeal abounds thanks to beautifully designed homes featuring Southwestern style architecture set amidst scenic mountain views.

Alegria in Bernalillo, New Mexico offers wonderful options to experience cultural events and exciting outdoor recreation. The temperate climate and welcome sunshine makes this area ideal for year-round outdoor fun. Albuquerque, just fifteen minutes from the community, offers a vibrant entertainment scene, delicious dining and plenty of shopping. Santa Fe boasts unique art galleries, museums and historical sites. Bernalillo is one of the oldest continually established settlements in North America located on the banks of the Rio Grande.

Amenities at this New Mexico active adult community are centered around the community clubhouse offering 9,000 square feet of fun. Features include a fitness center, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, rooms for hobbies and games, a library, computers and a demonstration kitchen. Other outdoor features include miles of scenic paths for walking or biking, bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits. Residents enjoy making the most of the amenities in this friendly 55+ community. There are dozens of special interest clubs catering to interests such as reading, scrapbooking, bingo, dominoes, wine, movies, dining out, dance and more. Residents enjoy getting together with friends for classes, daytrips and special events throughout the year.

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Rio Rancho Coyote

This photo of a beautiful Coyote was taken last year in Albuquerque’s sister city of Rio Rancho New Mexico. Coyote's are seen quiet frequently in the Albuquerque, Rio Rancho and surrounding NM areas. Coyotes normally present no harm to humans but we are advised to speak loudly and keep moving when we encounter one. Coyotes are however a threat to small pets and small children.

I would love to exceed your real estate expectations in the purchase or sale of your Albuquerque, Rio Rancho or Central New Mexico home. Contact me, John McCormack, Realtor®, with Albuquerque Homes Realty and put my NM real estate knowledge to work for you!

Come see this beautiful brick home in Cabezon's most premier gated community. A rare single story floor plan with 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. This home backs to open space and has views to the sandia mountains. To many upgrades to list. Hot tub and gas heaters in backyard stay with the home. Close to brand new pres. Hospital. Be sure to check out the virtual tour attached to this property.

The City of Rio Rancho is prepared for the next Snowstorm.

During the December winter storms, the City of Rio Rancho, NM failed its residents due to poor planning. Apparently the city did not have the necessary snow removal equipment to clear the roads, so it basically went for days under lockdown. Schools, local government, and businesses alike were closed for days.

Considering the fact that Rio Rancho gets more snowfall than Albuquerque, it seems strange that the city did not have the snow removal equipment. Albuquerque roads were cleared be the next day. In response to the loud public outcry, the city has invested about $100,000 to retrofit more vehicles, and to buy the necessary equipment to clear the street for future snowstorms

Good Luck to t residents of Rio Rancho.

Rio Rancho Real Estate Market Update - Detached Homes, November 2011

Below you will find six of the most important market statistics for Detached Homes in Rancho, New Mexico. As we compare today’s real estate market to those of six months ago, there has been a decrease in the average price of homes. By understanding today’s real estate market, we will be prepared to price your home appropriately to sell for the highest possible price in the shortest amount of time.

The data indicates that more homes are entering the market than are being sold, so we are in a still in a "buyers market." There has been a 18% decrease in the amount of homes available for sale. The expected result is a increase in price which maybe reflected in the List Price...however, the Average Price of Sold Homes decreased approximately 7% from $177,670 six months ago to $165,864 in the month of November.

So what does it look like no

Where were we six months ago?

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