December 2009 was a very good month for selling real estate in Alamogordo, New Mexico and it looks like January 2010 may be following suit. We have hardly any rentals available after the influx of new personnel at Holloman AFB the past several months. Many of the folks that would have normally rented an apartment or a house, have decided to buy. It would nice to have a great year instead of a just a good year!
For many months, we've been told to brace for an influx of families moving to the Alamogordo, NM / Holloman AFB area from Las Vegas, NV, as well as from several other military installations. The families are finally arriving and many of them seem to have a hard time understanding why they have had to practically give their homes away when the sold in Las Vegas (or in most cases, their homes still havn't sold) and why Alamogordo sellers aren't giving their houses away. Knock on wood, Alamogordo / Holloman AFB area almost seems to have been insulated from the economy problems that have affected the rest of the United States. Sure, we've seen home prices take minor hits. In most cases, a relatively small decrease. Sales got a bit slower, but most of us didn't have to re-learn real estate and how to work with short sales in our community.
Where I was headed with this is, we have to be able to demonstrate the old comparison thing... apples to apples and oranges to oranges. And, when one of your customers has recently been hit right between the wallet in some other city and state, demonstrating that comparison can be be pretty trying!
I am hearing different things about the first time home buyers credit. Does anyone have an insight they'd like to share with the rest of us. I've heard the next first time home buyer credit may be written for military home buyers only. I sure support our troops and want them to have an opportunity to buy. I am retired from the Navy and my wife and I have owned homes from the time we were 21 years of age. What I wouldn't have done for a deal like our folks our being offer now.
Each year our hot air balloon weekend continues to be so much fun. Everyone has the opportunity to get an up close view of the balloons or even help crew for some of the balloon pilots. The skies held back the rain and the winds were mild... nothing short of perfect weather for a perfect day of ballooning. Click on the links below the pictures to see photo videos of both days.
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This week my wife and I drove to California (yes... on purpose LOL) to return our oldest grandson to his dad in San Diego. After a day, we drove up Stockton, CA where we are now. There are billboards along I-5 advertising auctions of foreclosed homes on specific dates. One billboard said 300 plus homes would be auctioned off on a day in August.
Although we hear about this on the news, our city in New Mexico is insulated from most all the nation's housing woes. We are lucky to have a decent economic stability in our community as a result of Holloman AFB. I was really touched when I saw the first billboard announcing the auction.
If you are ready to sell or buy a home, please call or email me today... You will be glad you did!
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Frequent moves were something I became used to while serving twenty-two (22) years in the U.S. Navy. Since retiring in 1990, and even prior to that, I have been in marketing management. Assisting our military with their moves is only a natural thing for me to do. My past experience, coupled with knowing the real life real estate market of today, makes me the perfect choice as a realtor for our military.
Moving to New Mexico? Let's make Alamogordo your home. HOLLOMAN AFB is only 7 miles from my office. Please feel free to call me anytime. I look forward to assisting you with your next move!
I like to provide new families with as much information about our beautiful community before they actually arrive, making them feel more at home on the day they pull into town. Twenty-two years of military transfers is the experience I draw from in assisting our military families, as well as our civilian families, during their transition from base to base and home to home.
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To whom it may concern,
My wife, Barbara & myself had been looking for a house to call home for over a year when we had occasion to meet Tim Lewis...
The effort ... put into making our hunt for the perfect home was outstanding!
When we found our home, their effort did not stop with the signing of the contract. They were there to answer questions, run interference or be of any help they could to make the whole experience very pleasant. The both of them would go way beyond their scope of duties, & try to make sure we had things the way we wanted them for our home buying experience.
We know we'll not need them for a long time, but we would recommend them to anyone wanting to have the home or property they wish to purchase go smoothly & without hitch.
You'll not find a more professional... anywhere.
When someone is interested in real estate we don't hesitate to give them Tim's... card.
Please feel free to contact us personally & we will tell you more about the wonderful way we were treated before, during, and after the purchase of our home. It is reassuring to know someone still cares about customer service.
Sincererly,
B & B
Alamogordo, NM
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Dear Cindy (Qualifying Broker):
I am writing to express our thanks and appreciation for the excellent service and assistance we received during our recent house-buying process.
While we were still in Virginia, looking at homes on the internet, Tim Lewis bent over backward to personally check out properties for us, call us, and provided candid reports on what he found. Many times, he called to just keep our spirits up during the search process. Through the weeks and weeks of searching, onward through our in-person property visits, and right through closing, Tim... made us feel as though we were the most important customers to ever buy a house in Alamogordo. You played an important part in the process as well, and we appreciate it.
We wish you all continued success and, rest assured, you will all have our highest recommendation to anyone needing a professional REALTOR.
Most Sincerely,
E & D from Virginia
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A few months ago my husband and I had decided to just LOOK at cabins in the Cloudcroft area. Little did we know that we would end up purchasing a beautiful home nine miles away from the Village.
Tim Lewis... from Exit Advantage Realty, met on a couple of Saturday's and spent several hours with us as we drove and toured homes that were listed for sale. Every question we asked was answered regarding these homes. Their knowledge of the area was evident. We never felt rushed or pressured and honestly enjoyed their company.
Our decision to buy came quickly!
Tim Lewis... made the purchase very easy. It has been thirty plus years that we had purchased a home, so we had no idea as to where to begin. Mr. Lewis's guidance and knowledge took us through every phase of the purchase with ease.
We will certainly recommend both Mr. Lewis... to our friends in El Paso, Texas, who would be interested buyers in the Alamogordo, Cloudcroft area.
Our best regards to your company and your personnel.
Tony and Ceci from El Paso, TX
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Tim,
Thank you for you help - hope we did not overload you with the Ruidoso listings - but there were so many
Carlos mentioned his conversation with you. We both prefer to deal with you if at all possible.
Hope it works out.
Thanks,
Pat & Carlos
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