Tony Olmi, Qualifying Broker, SRES, EMS

La Entrada Realty
Gateway to Bernalillo Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!

Bernalillo

Bernalillo is a smaller town origionally located on the east side of the Rio Grande. In the last few years its growth has taken it the only way it could grow, to the West, and now it appears to be merging with RR. Bernalillo is the county seat of Sandoval County, New Mexico. Bernalillo real estate is north of Albuquerque and east of Rio Rancho. Bernalillo is the historic center of the state of New Mexico with occupation reaching back over a thousand years. Its neighbor to the north is the Santa Ana Pueblo, which is home to the Hyatt Tamaya Resort and golf course, New Mexico's largest soccer complex, and the Santa Ana Star Casino.

Bernalillo also hosts one of New Mexico's finest wine festivals, which is held on Labor Day weekend. Bernalillo real estate offers many non-tract homes in a broad price range. Much of Bernalillo real estate is suitable for horses and farm animals. For Bernalillo real estate check SWMLS area 170.

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La Entrada Realty
Gateway to Rio Rancho Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!

Rio Rancho Real Estate is HOT because Rio Rancho is Hot! Rio Rancho, which touts itself as the "City of Vision", is "on the grow". Rio Rancho real estate has caught the attention of investors for many years. However, in the last few years Rio Rancho residential and commercial real estate has experienced rapid appreciation as the city is developing a new downtown, government district, sports arena (Santa Anna Star Center). Both custom and tract housing has been developed. If you missed out on an early investment in Rio Rancho real estate it's still not too late as the city continues its boom. There are several areas that can be searched in SWMLS for Rio Rancho Real Estate. They are 140, 141, 150, 151,152, 160, 161, 162.

La Entrada Realty
Gateway to Belen Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!

BELEN

Belen real estate is approximately 40 minutes south of downtown Albuquerque, along the east side of the I-25 corridor. Commuting for work to Albuquerque is common, and now more convenient as the New Mexico rail runner makes a stop in Belen. Although Belen is a town in its own right, many people choose to work in Albuquerque and live in Belen because it may be more affordable and is more rural. It is also 45 minutes north of the School of Mines in Socorro, New Mexico. The price of owning Belen real estate can range from under $100,000 up to $500,000. Homes may sit on a few acres, and have irrigation for farming.

There is a sense of community in Belen as it was founded in 1740 by two Spaniards who named it Belen, which is Spanish for Bethlehem. By the 19th century Belen's economy expanded into sheep herding and the town began slowly growing. Some of Belen's real estate includes the Belen hotel which is on historic State and National registers. The land was purchased by Bertha Rutz for $850 where she built a red brick hotel she ran until her passing in 1953. Belen real estate is comprised of a lot of history surrounding the southwest. Nowadays it is still quaint and full of charm. For Belen real estate look up SWMLS area 741.

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La Entrada Realty
Gateway to North Albuquerque Acres Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!

North Albuquerque Acres

North Albuquerque Acres real estate (NAA) is an extremely popular and consistently growing area. Residents enjoy the Sandia Mountains in their back yard to the east and the ambiance of the of desert sky to the west. North Albuquerque Acres real estate is part of the northeast heights real estate and runs from as far south as Tanoan Estates to the Sandia Pueblo Reservation buffalo preserve up north, and yes, there is a herd of buffalo.

North Albuquerque Acres real estate gives the sense of rural living as some residents sit on a few acres separating themselves from their neighbors. This is also a horse friendly area. North Albuquerque Acres real estate is also known for its excellent school districts. Almost all homes in North Albuquerque Acres are custom built and absolutely gorgeous. For North Albuquerque Acres real estate check out SWMLS area 20.

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La Entrada Realty
Gateway to Corrales Real Estate and the magnificent Southwest!

Corrales

Village of Corrales real estate is a small, treasured oasis located within a large, fast-growing metropolitan area. Corrales real estate is bordered on the east by the Rio Grande and, across the river, by the Sandia Reservation. To the south is the City of Albuquerque while to the west and north is Rio Rancho real estate. You will see residents on horse back or bike riding throughout the Village of Corrales. Corrales was founded in 1712, and incorporated in 1971. Corrales got its name as it was a great place to stop and put livestock in "corrals" before the last leg of the trip to the Albuquerque.

In 2007 Corrales real estate was named #19 on www.cnnmoney.com top 100 places to live list for income brackets, school districts, cost of living, and even though the village is right in the middle of metropolitan life, it is a sanctuary for residents and wildlife alike. A strong sense of community comes with Corrales real estate as it offers country style comfort with the convenience and eclectic culture of neighborhood restaurants, shopping, small farms and a couple outstanding wineries. If you desire country living with convenience visit SWMLS area 130 for Village of Corrales real estate.

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