Crystal Porter

Albuquerque Housing Report April 2012

by Crystal Porter on May 15, 2012

Single-family Detached Homes

Albuquerque Housing Comps

The April housing market in the Greater Albuquerque area saw a 1.34% increase for closed homes sales from March 2012 while pending sales saw a 1.27% increase from March.

Median Sale Price for April
Albuquerque $170,000
Rio Rancho $172,900

Albuquerque Single-family Detached
864 new listings
717 pending
420 closed sales with an average of 77 days on the market.

Rio Rancho Single-family Detached
205 new listings
197 pending
97 closed sales with an average of 92 days on the market.

View a full report of April statistics.

SOURCE: Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS®
- based on data from the
the Southwest Multiple Listing Service. Data is deemed reliable not guaranteed.

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Breathtaking East Mountain Golf Views!

by Crystal Porter on May 7, 2012

Paako RidgeIf you love golfing, you’ll love the Paa-Ko Ridge Golf Course in the East Mountains!

Just 20 minutes from Albuquerque, Paa-Ko Ridge is a fabulous community with tennis courts, swimming and, of course, world-class golf.

Imagine living here, nestled in the pinons and junipers with privacy and tranquility while enjoying all the amenities that Paa-Ko Ridge has to offer.

If you want to build, this 1.5 acre lot is a fully improved site with beautiful views!

29 Kiva Loop
Sandia Park, NM 87049
Price: $97,500
MLS #690794
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