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Have you ever wondered about New Homes in Rio Rancho?

If you have not see what Rio Rancho has to offer when it comes to Homes then you really need to check into it. Maybe you live in Albuquerque and have only been out to Rio Rancho to visit a friend or two. Or maybe you are relocating to town and you do not know the area very well.

If you have lived in Albuquerque you are probably used to an older home that has its ups and downs. Maybe it is time for a move. I would suggest that you take a drive out to Rio Rancho to look at New Homes.

If you are relocating to the Albuquerque metro you might be like a fish out of water. I can point you in a good direction and put the fish back in the bowl. Rio Rancho is definitely a great place to look after you have seen everything else that is on the market. If schools are important to you then you will be looking at two different school districts. La Cueva schools which is located on the north east side of Albuquerque. The second place you will look will be the Rio Rancho area.

Ok let’s talk about New Homes. Well Rio Rancho is one of the places that you are going to be able find something new. The reason being is there is just more vacant land in Rio Rancho. Who are the Builders?

They include:

• · Pulte Homes
  
• · Centex Homes
  
• · Dr Horton Homes
  
• · Beazer Homes
  
• · Vantage Homes
  

Those right there are the main players when it comes to New Homes in Rio Rancho.

Some of them have better qualities then others. For a list of the locations just shoot me an email and I will point you in the right direction.

What do you get when you get new home Vs. a resale home? Well it definitely has it its benefits like:

• Piece of mind knowing that you are the only person that has lived in the home.
  
• · Usually get a larger back yard then average.
  
• · New Home tend to have the latest in construction technology to include superior materials and all the latest code updates.
  
• · Warranties on a New Home cannot be beat. Some builders have better warranties than others.
  

That is just to name a few of the pluses.

So if you have some time on your hands take a little drive out to Rio Rancho and look at some New Homes. I think you will like what you have to see.

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Do you have questions about homes for Sale in Rio Rancho? There are a few communities that you will need to look into if you are thinking about moving to Rio Rancho. Rio Rancho is known for great value and great schools. There is may be an abundant amount of homes for sale in Rio Rancho but pay close attention to the following communities:

•· Loma Colorado by Pulte Homes

•· Cabezon

•· Northern Meadows

•· Mariposa

•· Enchanted Hills

These communities make up the best of what there is to offer in Rio Rancho. All of these communities are master planed and have great schools and shopping. Even if you do not have kids having great schools means sustainable property values.

Loma Colorado for example is a huge master planned community that offers 24 floor plans over 433 acres of the best real estate in Rio Rancho. It offers trails and parks and over 90 acres of open space that will not be built on. It also is in close proximity to many public amenities.

Magnificant entrance to Loma Colorado in Rio Rancho

One of many parks in Loma Colorado by Pulte Homes

Many folks moving out to New Mexico are looking for great value and amazing climate. That is exactly what they get. The schools in the area are among the best. Did you know that Rio Rancho ranked the second safest city in the state of New Mexico. It was also ranked nationally as one of the best places to raise a family. Take a look at the school reports in the area compared to the rest of the area. Cost of living in Rio Rancho is amazing. The views of the Sandia Mountains are great.

If you have questions about this area do not hesitate to call me. I enjoy showing people around the Albuquerque metro area.

To search all the homes and land that the area has to offer I welcome you to visit my website at www.ABQLiving.com

Or give me a call personally at 505-401-5775. I can point you in the right direction.

Here is my Rio Rancho Real Estate Report for the month of August 2009.

New Listings

New listings in Rio Rancho were down 38% YTD, with 197 new listings in August 2009 compared to 317 new listings in August 2008.

Total Listings Available

The total number of listings available in Rio Rancho decreased 25%.

Pending Sales

Pending sales, houses that are under contract but have not yet closed, increased 22%.

Closed Sales

Rio Rancho closed sales were up 8%.

Median Sales Price

The median sales price was down 4%, decreasing from $176,500 in August 2008 to $169,700 in August of 2009.

Average Sales Price

The average sales price was up 1%, increasing slightly from $197,078 in 2008 to $198,615 in 2009.

Average Days on the Market

Average days on the market in Rio Rancho increased 11% from 80 days to 89 days.

Summary

This is great news for sellers and for the market in general. Less new listings and less inventory plus more pending and closed sales made it easier to sell a home. It also but it bodes well for the overall health of the market as the supply of homes is decreasing to meet the demand for homes.

The $8,000 first time hombuyer tax credit is set to expire December 1st, and interest rates are still low, so I expect to see strong numbers for at least the next two or three months.

Check back about this same time next month for my September Rio Rancho Real Estate Report.

Looking for Rio Rancho Homes for Sale Under $150,000? There are many nice houses available for not a lot of money in Rio Rancho, many on oversize lots.

Are you interested in a new neighborhoods with affordable homes? You might want to consider Northern Meadows or Enchanted Hills.

Northern Meadows is located to the west of Unser Blvd. and to the North of Northern Blvd. Northern Meadows is an up and coming development near the new City Center. Here you'll find the Santa Ana Event Center, the Rio Rancho City Offices and the New Sue Cleveland High School. HP will be opening a customer service center near there too and The University of New Mexico has plans for a new Rio Rancho Campus.

Another great area to find Rio Rancho Homes for Sale Under $150,000 is Enchanted Hills which is further north, located near the intersection of NM 550 and NM 528. Many residents of Enchanted Hills work in Santa Fe, which is about 40 minutes away. Hilton's Tamaya Resort and Spa and the Santa Ana Star Casino are nearby. So is the charming town of Bernalillo which has a stop for the New Mexico Railrunner Passenger train for easy commuting to Santa Fe or downtown Albuquerque. There is a newer Walmart, a Home Depot and a Sprint call center located nearby.

The older neighborhoods are located further south along Southern Blvd. Here you can find affordable homes on 1/4 acre and 1/2 acre lots in well established neighborhoods with an easier commute to downtown Albuquerque.

For more information about Rio Rancho Neighborhoods contact me.

Click here to view Rio Rancho Homes for Sale Under $150,000.

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Please stop by my Open House at 2280 High Desert Circle in Rio Rancho. I'll be holding the house open from 1 to 4pm on Sunday August 23rd.

You'll love the updated kitchen and baths in this little gem. The kitchen has been updated with a New Gas Stove/Oven, a New Built-in Microwave and a New Dishwasher. Both bathrooms have been upgraded with Granite Countertops, New Oiled Bronze Fixtures, New Decorative Mirrors, New Lighting. Other updates/upgrades include Custom Bamboo Roman Shades, Real Golden Bamboo floors, New Valspar Designer Paint and Upscale Ceiling Fans. Landscaping has been upgraded too with fruit trees-Peach, Cherry, Plum and Pear plus a new lawn. There is an Office/Sunroom (heated and cooled) too. All appliances stay. Bring your pickiest buyers!

Look at the beautiful Golden Bamboo wood floors.

Notice the upscale ceiling fan.

Also in this picture you can see the back door with dual sidelights which are operational. You can open them to let fresh air in.

Notice the warm yet neutral color on the living room walls.

The Bamboo Floors continue into the Master Bedroom.

There is an attached walk-in closet.

Plus a 3/4 bath.

New Granite Countertops.

New Plumbing Fixtures.

New Decorative Mirror.

New Light Fixture.

Please come by and view this beautiful house in person! Here are some directions: From Southern and Unser go north past Northern to Cherry. Turn left on Cherry and go to Sand Dune. Turn left on Sand Dune and go one block. Look for my sign, 2280 High Desert Circle Rio Rancho should be right in front of you on the corner.

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