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As I conclude this five-part series on Google Albuquerque real estate maps, I want to encourage you to keep checking back on these maps for added updates. Whether you’re a native, new resident, or relocating to Albuquerque, you may just find some helpful information about the “Q” on my Neighborhood Info page. Recently, I received one reader’s comment that makes all this effort all the more rewarding. Foothills South
Four Hills
Southeast Heights
Read about Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 10, 20, 31 |
Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 51, 60, 71
Mountain views by day and city views by night is what makes many parts of Foothills South so appealing! Many homes enjoy the quiet border of national forest or open spaces. Yet, Tramway Blvd gives you convenient access to many of your commercial needs just a few minutes away in the Northeast Heights.
Four Hills, just Northeast of Kirtland Air Force Base, is a beautiful Country Club and Golfing community that was started in the late 1950′s. The Four Hills Open Space, along the foothills of the Sandia/Manzano Mountains, allows for plenty of hiking and biking. You’ll find many larger, grassy backyards in 
New housing developments in Southeast Heights continue with the neighborhoods of Volterra (house pictured) and Willow Wood. Southeast Heights is bounded by Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 41, 50, 70
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When using these interactive Google Albuquerque real estate maps, it’s always a good idea to zoom in on the featured areas more than you think you need to. It’s so easy to miss one icon hidden behind another! I hope you find these maps useful, whether you’re mapping a listing or trying to find an attraction. If you don’t find something on the Albuquerque real estate maps that you believe would be useful, please email me. Your feedback is always appreciated! Albuquerque Uptown
Northeast Heights
Fairgrounds Albuquerque
Read about Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 10, 20, 31 |
Albuquerque Uptown is home to the trendy and Scottsdale-styled outside shopping center by the same name, opened since Fall 2006. Peruse book titles at Borders, browse the Apple Store for the latest gizmos, and then treat your tastebuds to 
Northeast Heights is one of the largest MLS areas north of I-40 and East of I-25. And entertainment is still the name of the game! 
Fairgrounds Albuquerque, as it sounds, is an area paramount to the New Mexico State Fairgrounds. Home to the New Mexico State Fair every September, Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 40, 42, 80
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The use of Google Mapping for featured Albuquerque areas makes finding out about featured points of interest so easy. Clicking on an icon can give you some or all of the following information:
Of course, these Albuquerque real estate maps are not all-inclusive. You’ll notice that many entities are not represented. For those that are, not all business units are shown throughout the city. For now, it is hoped that each featured area, community, etc., of Albuquerque will be represented well by most of its noteworthy attributes. After all, mapping the big Duke City is a work-in-progress. UNM Albuquerque
UNM South
Downtown Albuquerque
Read about Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 10, 20, 31 |
UNM Albuquerque covers so much more than the University of New Mexico (Go Lobos!) campus. Relax at the scenic 
UNM South covers an area from just across the Campus at Central Ave. to the 
In recent years, Downtown Albuquerque has revitalized itself into a vibrant and upscale community with convenient services and luxury loft living. Speaking of services, you’ll find many relaxing ones at the Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 21, 30, 32
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One of the advantages of Google Mapping is that it allows you to click on any part of a shaded neighborhood area and get a pop-up picture window giving you a brief synopsis of what the area offers as well as a link to its current active listings. Sometimes, a mapped area will contain a community which will have its own detailed map, indicated in the pop-up window as a link, such as "Map Tanoan". In the near future, the value and content of area maps will be increased by adding more of these significant community maps. Albuquerque Acres West
Far Northeast Heights
Academy West
Read about Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 10, 20, 31 |
Albuquerque Acres West offers so many upscale homes to choose from in this highly desirable La Cueva School District. This area has also enjoyed an explosion of modern commercial growth along Paseo del Norte Blvd in recent months. From fine and trendy jewelers like Lilly Barrack to fun and funky restaurants like 
Far Northeast Heights is home to the beautiful and upscale 
Academy West affords the buyer many housing opportunities, including single-family homes, townhomes, and condos. Dining and entertainment is everywhere in and around this area: from fast food to Gardunos, Olive Garden, and Outback; and from the Arroyo Del Oso Public Golf Course to Century 24 Theatres to Cliff’s Amusement Park!Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 10, 20, 31
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Google Mapping is a recently added feature which will enhance the information and resources given for the NE, SE and Downtown Neighborhoods of Albuquerque. Now, when you visit the Featured Albuquerque Areas page, not only will you be able to have access to all current listings, resource links to schools and other area businesses, but you’ll also be able to click on a “[Map]” link at the end of the area synopsis. You’ll then be taken to the selected map where you can explore and click and read about unique area features. You’ll also have the option on the map to click on various “green arrows” which will take you to neighboring maps. Sandia Heights
North Albuquerque Acres
Foothills North
Albuquerque Real Estate Maps – MLS Areas 21, 30, 32 |
Sandia Heights offers its residents a serene slice of high desert topography. From the scenic trails of wildlife to the glittering city lights at dusk, you’ll find much solitude along these nature trails in the Foothills of Albuquerque. Then, for an even better way to view the scintillating night lights of Albuquerque, read about taking a hike up the trail at the 
North Albuquerque Acres offers the best of both worlds–city living combined with country living! If it’s privacy you want, you’ll enjoy lots of it on predominantly large lots with large luxury homes to match! Then, perhaps you’ll want to pamper yourself further with a spa massage at the 
Foothills North is home to Tanoan Albuquerque
 The Tanoan Community, located in the Far Northeast Heights of Albuquerque, offers a private and prestigious style of living. This luxury gated community consists of single-family homes, townhomes, and patio homes with serene landscaping amid the backdrop of the Sandia Mountains.Recreational opportunities abound at the Tanoan Country Club. You’ll find many things to do, such as golfing, tennis (14 courts), swimming, and dining. The golfer will enjoy a 3, 9-hole golf course, a driving range, two putting greens, and a golf shop. Swimmers of all ages will delight in the junior Olympic-size pool, diving tank, and toddler pool.
Tanoan is divided into Tanoan East and Tanoan West by Eubank Blvd. Tanoan East includes the Tanoan Country Club. The subdivisions are as follows:
The area surrounding Tanoan contains a plethora of shopping and small businesses, including Smith’s Food and Drug, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Borders, Hollywood Video, and New Mexico Sports and Wellness–to name a few. Educational opportunities include the independent, college-preparatory Albuquerque Academy and the Montoya Campus of Central New Mexico Community College, both conveniently located within a three-mile radius. Tanoan Resources: Georgia O’Keefe Elementary School (Tanoan East) Hubert Humphrey Elementary School (Tanoan West) |
U.S. Mortgage Rate Trends
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Year 2008 interest rate was averaged through September.
Mortgage rate history provided by Freddie Mac.
New Mexico short sales, pre-foreclosures, and foreclosures
Ever read a house listing and feel a little uncertain about the meanings of terms such as short sale, pre-foreclosure, or foreclosure? Well, hopefully this post will clear up that uncertainty!
A short sale of a residential property is still owned by the owner, but the owner is usually behind in their payments and the price listed is short of what is needed to pay off the mortgage and closing costs. There is no guarantee that the bank will accept a short sale even if the owner offers the full list price, and the response time from a bank on an offer can take up to six months.
A house is in pre-foreclosure when the lender, in the process of suing the owner in court, has had a summons issued and filed with the court. This pre-foreclosure period between filing and judgment can take 2-3 months. Once the judgment is issued, the house officially goes into foreclosure and can be placed for auction on the county steps with a minimum of 30 days notice.
Essentially, the process can be simplified in this order:
1) Owner is behind in payments.
2) Mortgage company files in court—they are now in pre-foreclosure.
3) Judgment is issued—they are now foreclosed.
Finally, consider these possibilities: a house could be both in pre-foreclosure and listed as a short sale; but, a short sale is not always in pre-foreclosure; and a pre-foreclosure is not always a short sale!
Read more on the subject from Thesa Chambers, Central Oregon real estate agent:
Short Sale Vs. Bank Owned, REO or REPO
Can’t Sell For What You Owe? Short Sale or Foreclosure?
Search Listings of Albuquerque Foreclosures.
Albuquerque Walkable Neighborhoods
Albuquerque Relocation Tool: A Knowledgable Local Agent
Walk Score is a website that ranks the walkability of neighborhoods. Just type in an address, and it will calculate the walk score based on location to stores, restaurants, schools, parks, etc.
I think this is a good idea but, at least in Albuquerque, it doesn’t seem to work well. Unfortunately, based on some of the addresses I tested, the information isn’t always accurate.
I ran several addresss and the information is pretty interesting–let’s take a look at the results.
Example One:
Revi Don and Spain: just west of Morris and North of Montgomery.
The Mountain Run Shopping Center includes a grocery store, Subway, and Walgreens shows as being 0.37 miles, but my Google map shows 1.1 miles. Still walkable, but not next door.
The park location mentioned is Academy Hills Park, a very nice park located across from the Mountain Run Shopping Center which, as we learned, is 1.1 miles away. For some reason, the tool fails to mention the equally nice park, El Oso Grande, located 0.3 miles away–a much more walkable park than the first one.
The bookstore mentioned is labelled "TVI Bookstore," which is a community college bookstore–not what you would probably be looking for. By the way, the "TVI Community College" is now known as the CNM Community College, which hasn’t been updated.
Ok, this one is missing the mark, so let’s try another neighborhood.
Example Two:
For this example, we are going to the Four Hills neighborhood, located in SE Albuquerque. I located Lanier SE, a small area of new townhomes, which is southeast of Central and Four Hills Blvd.
The tool shows that the Albertsons grocery store is 1.95 miles away, when it is actually about 0.3 miles. The La Luz de Amistad Park is indeed about 0.2 miles away as shown, but this is more of a green spot than a family park. The tool seems to calculate the restuarants correctly. Most of the bars are over three miles away, making them a bit of a stretch to include in the lineup. But when compared to the 8.78 miles to the Sunshine Theatre, they are just a short stroll. Would you consider 8.78 miles a walkable neighborhood location?
Example Three:
I think the UNM South area is a very walkable neighborhood. Let’s find out how the tool measures up. We’ll start at the corner of Gold and Terrance.
The Smith’s Food and Drug at Lead and Yale is accurate at 0.33 miles. The Frontier Restaurant, a long-time fixture in the UNM area, is shown at 0.29 miles–close enough to Google’s 0.4 miles. This time, the Sunshine Theatre shows up at a more walkable 1.37 miles. Looks like we have our winning example!
Overall, we had two misses and one hit. Actually, I think the more walkable a neighborhod is, the more accurate this tool is. If you are not familiar with an area, it is important to work with an agent who knows the neighborhoods and can help you locate the right one for your lifestyle. While a website tool like this might be fun to play with, it doesn’t replace competant local expertise. That’s where I come in. If you are relocating to Albuquerque and need help finding the right neighborhood for you, drop me an email or give me a call.
Glenwood Hills Neighborhood Spotlight
Glenwood Hills – Breathtaking Living
Nestled in the foothills of Albuquerque with spectacular views of the city lights by night, the Glenwood Hills Community offers a diverse mix of housing, including single family homes, townhouses and condos.
This area is comprised of many small businesses and shopping opportunities, including Smith’s Food and Drug, McDonald’s, Subway, High Pointe Fitness, and McGinnis School of Driving. The Croak and Dagger Mystery Organization holds meetings at the James Joseph Dwyer Memorial Police Substation. The Juan Tabo Library is close by–about three miles from Glenwood Hills. The City’s Park and Ride serves the neighborhood with a location at Montgomery and Tramway.
For the outdoor enthusiast, recreational opportunities abound. The Piedra Lisa Canyon, part of the Sandia Foothills Open Space offers hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails. The canyon provides access to trail #365 and Foothills Trail. Dogs are allowed on leash and on-site parking is available. Glenwood Hills benefits from easy access to Tramway’s bike and walking trail.
Enjoy the many parks that Glenwood Hills has to offer; one of them is Sunset Canyon Park, situated on two acres with a playground, basketball court, two picnic tables, and onsite parking. You will also find a walking path with fitness stations. As you walk along the path, look out for the many rabbits dashing through the brush! This park lives up to its name with breathtaking sunsets on the vista.
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