Rich Cederberg's Albuquerque Real Estate Blog

There are a lot of Rio Rancho Homes for Sale right now, however you can use my new website to easily search for Three-Bedroom Houses, Four Bedroom Homes and 5-Bedroom Homes.

The search results are just one click away!

There are a wide variety of homes in all price ranges in Rio Rancho, starting under $100,000 up to 1.4M and just about everything in between. 

Rio Rancho is a nice alternative to living in Albuquerque. Although Rio Rancho is basically a suburb of Albuquerque, it has it's own distinct identity and is not a community without it's own sense of pride.

Whether you are looking for a less expensive home, a home on a large lot or a luxury home, Rio Rancho has the homes for sale that you'll want to see. Please visit my new website for super easy to get Home Search results.

Short sales are not for everyone, but if you are looking to get a great deal on a Rio Rancho NM Home for Sale a short sale might be right for you.

Rio Rancho NM Short Sales

Why do I say they are not for everyone?

• It can take several months to know if your offer has been accepted
• You'll have to pay for your on inspections
• The listing agent will probably take multiple offers and you might be outbid

Short sales are great for investors who can wait, but they're not so great for buyers who want to be under contract by April 30 and close by June 10 to cash in on the first time home buyer tax credit.

First time Rio Rancho home buyers should focus instead upon finding Rio Rancho Homes for Sale that are priced to sell. They are good deals out there that will close on time!

I had a great time looking at New Houses for Sale in Rio Rancho NM today.

I had some potential buyer clients come to town on Monday. Guess how they found me? Yep, that's right,  through my Active Rain blog. We met at the office on Monday morning, and it turned out we are all from the Chicago area. Needless to say we hit it off instantly.

One of the reasons I blog is that I want to attract a certain kind of client. By that I don't mean they have to be multi millionaires. Far from it! What I"m looking for is clients who take their home search seriously. I'm looking for clients who do research online before they start looking at houses. I'm looking for clients who do their homework when they are looking for a Realtor too.

So it was awesome when they called and told me they found me through my Active Rain Blog.

Anyway, we had a fabulous time looking for new houses for sale in Rio Rancho.

We looked at Pulte Houses in Loma Colorado. We also looked at houses built by DR Horton. Both builders have something to offer. At DR Horton you can get a large amount of square footage for your dollar, but I must say I'm partial to the quality of the Pulte homes.

Many people don't know that their Realtors can show them new construction homes. I'm happy to do this for my buyer clients. In fact, I love looking at new homes that are staged by professionals. They sure look better than most of the resale homes we see out there on the market!

You don't have to use Realtor when you buy new home construction, but why wouldn't you?  I look at homes for sale every day. I can identify and point out the pluses and minuses in the floor plans quickly. I can help you understand your needs and your likes and dislikes. In short, I can help you make a better decision about which builder to use and which house to buy. And you know what the best part is? I'm compensated the same way I am on resale homes. I'm paid by the seller.

Here;s another reason you should use a Realtor when your'e buying a new construction home. Because you need your own representation.

Do you realize that when you walk in the front door of a builder with me that you are waiving your right to have your own representation. I know, some of you are thinking, I don't need it, the builder's salesperson can do all the work.

Yes they can and they love to because they are representing the builder, not you!

It would be like going to court where the other side has a lawyer so you decline one and you say "I don't need a lawyer, their lawyer can do it for me."

Or like going to divorce court and your soon to be ex says "please use my lawyer." That would be downright stupid, yet that's what many new home buyers do.

Don't make that mistake! Contact an experienced Realtor like me when you're looking for new houses in Rio Rancho NM!

I love the Golf Course Properties in Rio Rancho. In fact, some of the absolute nicest houses in Rio Rancho are on Chamisa Hills Golf Course.

Rio Rancho NM Fabulous Golf Course Properties

Chamisa Hills Golf Course is located in the south part of Rio Rancho (see map below) not too far from Southern Blvd and Rio Rancho Blvd (528). There are three nine hole courses.

One of the big advantages of living in Rio Rancho is the moderate climate. The weather is ideal for Golf 8 months out of the year. The average high temperature for March is 61 degrees. 

Of course you don't have to be a golf enthusiast to enjoy the benefits of living on a Rio Rancho Golf Course. The park-like atmosphere and manicured greens make for fabulous views from the homes the back up to the greens.

I love helping buyers find the right Rio Rancho home. Please contact me if you are interested in looking for Golf Course Properties in Rio Rancho.

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I'm really excited about my new Albuquerque Metro Real Estate website.

Of course you can search for homes in Albuquerque and Rio Rancho on my site, but you can also search for Sandia Park NM Homes for Sale, Tijeras NM Homes for Sale and and Cedar Crest NM Homes for Sale too. Those are some of my favorite metro Albuquerque places to show and sell homes.

Living in the East Mountains is totally different from living in Albuquerque. There is such a great contrast in terrain and climate that home buyers who have not seen homes in the east mountains are shocked when they take the relatively short drive to the other side of the Sandias to look at homes. The drive into Albuquerque only takes twenty or thirty minutes depending where you are going.

Do you like mountains, hiking, wooded lots? The east mountains of Albuquerque might be the right place for you.

My wife and I had a lovely lunch in Corrales NM today.

It was a lazy New Mexico Friday afternoon in February. A great day to have lunch and not rush.

   We sat in the room with the yellow fireplace. The scent of burning pinon was in the air.

I had Red Chili Buffalo Enchiladas, my wife had Green Chili Enchiladas. They were fabulous!

Of course I couldn't sit still, so I nosed around a little bit...

  Casa Vieja means "Old House." I love the nichos and the picture frame.

My wife and I had a great time and we plan to return to Casa Vieja soon. We love Corrales!

Someday we plan to have a Scenic Home in Corrales NM.

I was down in Los Lunas NM this morning showing equestrian properties. I saw a few nice homes, then on the way back I stopped at the Los Lunas Rail Runner Station.

The NM Rail Runner has 8 northbound departures from the Los Lunas station on weekdays.

Railrunner service to Los Lunas began in December 2006. 

The station was completed after that, and this was the first chance I had to stop by and check it out.

When I saw the words "Coffee Shop," I knew I had to peek inside. What I found was two really nice people working on getting the lunch menu together. It smelled really yummy!

If I had more time and if I hadn't had a big breakfast I would have sat down and had a bite at Bosque Coffee Roasters.

Maybe next time.....

Los Lunas offers the best of both worlds-rural living and an easy commute to work in Albuquerque. If this sounds appealing to you then you should visit my website and start your search for Los Lunas Horse Properties.

I closed a purchase today. It was nice to put it behind me, it was not the easiest transaction I've ever had for sure.

Every transaction teaches me something. Sometimes it has to do with septic systems or water rights. Other times it's about human nature. The purchase I closed today taught me about Radon in Albuquerque, about myself, about other agents and how not to approach business (IMHO), and a lot about the women in our lives who are our wives and mothers.

Here's what I learned about Radon: High levels of Radon gas do sometimes exist here in Albuquerque, and we ought to be testing more frequently for them.

Here's what I learned about myself: I need to continue to be steadfast and stand by what I think is right and not be swayed by some things that are conventional beliefs (about aluminum wiring in Albuquerque, for example) by many real estate professionals here in Albuquerque.

During the course of this transaction I heard this shameful admission veiled as a prideful boast: "I've been in business for 22 years and I've never heard of that." Wow, what an admission. Shame on them for saying that. We should be learning everyday. 22 days or 22 years-things change and you need to keep current.

Another favorite quote during the course of this transaction was "your clients are difficult to control, aren't they?" My answer was absolutely not! They are the best clients ever and I my job is to serve them, not to control them. That's called customer service!

But the lesson learned that will stick with me the most is what I learned by spending several long days looking at houses with a wife of one and a mother of two, who, due to circumstances, had to find a new home for herself and her family on her own.

I watched and listened, as I always do, for clues as to what kind of house she wanted. I watched and was impressed with how her house "wish list" was lacking antyhing to do with her own needs or wants. The entire time we spent together she was tenaciously focused on what her husband needed and what her children needed. At one point we joked about how she would be happy finding any house that worked for all of the others as long as it didn't have lime-green countertops like the last house. (OMG!)

So this transaction was full of lessons learned, but my favorite lesson of all was about the love and dedication of one wife and mother. I am honored for the opportunity to have served her, her husband, and her family.

I took a drive today to Placitas NM to see what sights would capture my attention. I like photographing churches, so I guess it shouldn't come as any surprise that today I stopped at Placitas Presbyterian to snap a few quick shots.

Placitas NM is a different kind of place. It's a quaint little village located just north of Albuquerque in the shadows of the Sandia Mountains. The architecture there is a blend of styles both new and old.

I love the adobe style buildings of New Mexico. I like the smooth lines, I like the sense of history that the spanish style conveys. I like how the buildings blend into the desert environment.

It was nice to take a moment to sit and reflect by the meditation pond. Then it was a quick drive back to Albuquerque to a closing on a house.

Check back often if you are interested in seeing more photos of Placitas NM. Or click here if you are interested in viewing Placitas NM Houses with 1 Acre or more.

Are you looking for Affordable Housing in Rio Rancho NM?

Affordable Housing in Rio Rancho NM

Here's 5 great reasons you should buy now:

• Housing prices are lower than ever! The recession has had a big impact on housing values. 
• Interest Rates are historically low! Low rates keep your payments low.
• Housing inventory is still high! That means there are plenty of homes to choose from.
• The first time home buyer tax credit is expiring April 30th!
• You'll get a much larger refund on next year's income taxes!

Don't delay, the clock is ticking! Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to get your Affordable Rio Rancho Housing!