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| Moving to New Mexico Guide Welcome Home! If you are moving, transferring to or within Albuquerque, Corrales, Placitas, East Mountains, Rio Rancho, or other NM communities, Realtor Paul Chavez will help you make the real estate and relocation process as easy as possible. While you are wrapping up the last minute details of packing up and moving out of your previous home, Paul will make sure to facilitate a smooth transition into your new New Mexico home, from sharing information about local communities (like Corrales, Los Ranchos, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, Paradise Hills, Taylor Ranch, West Side, North Valley, South Valley, Alameda, East Mountains, Tijeras, Cedar Crest, and Sandia Park, Albuquerque Downtown, Old Town, Placitas, etc.) to home shopping, to placing an offer, negotiations, escrow, through closing. Also, Earth Origins Realty offers you the most user-friendly, online MLS home search available to consumers who wish to begin their home search on the web. There's a reason why New Mexico is called the Land of Enchantment. The NM landscape, open skies, intricate ecosystems, and diverse cultures radiate a unique energy. For whatever reason(s) you have decided to move and relocate to NM, Earth Origins Realty would love to help you in your new home search. We understand that moving to and buying a home in a new city can be a huge decision and life altering change. Please feel free to contact us with any questions you might have about living in Albuquerque or any of its surrounding areas. Interesting ABQ Facts: • Albuquerque's population equals more than 758,000 people, and is expected to surpass more than 1 million by the year 2030. •Albuquerque is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. The metro population increased • • 21.73 percent between 1990 and 2000. • 36.6 years is the average age of the city's resident. • Blue skies and sunshine grace the city with an average of 310 days a year. • ABQ Metro receives an average of 8.88 inches of rain per year. • It snows approximately 4.2 days annually. • Averaging 5,311 feet above sea level, Albuquerque is the highest metro in the United States. Elevations range from 4,500 feet near the Rio Grande Valley to over 6,500 feet at the Sandia Mountain Foothills. The city is bordered by Sandia Pueblo to the north, Sandia Mountains to the east, Isleta Pueblo to the south, and Petroglyph National Monument to the west. • The majestic Sandia Mountains soar at 10,678 feet above sea level. • The Rio Grande River runs north to south. • Albuquerque is divided into four major quadrants: NW, NE, SW, and SE. Traveling by... Highways and Roads •The two major highways which run through Albuquerque are I-25 and I-40. • I-25, which runs north/south, and I-40, which runs east/west, provide easy access to all major roads in the city. • In 2002 the state of New Mexico finished the reconstruction of the "Big I", Albuquerque's I-40 and I-25 interchange. This $291 million project was the largest public works undertaking in state's history, and one of the country's 10 largest highway projects ever. Air Travel • The primary airport in New Mexico is the Albuquerque International Sunport. • Airlines serving Albuquerque International Sunport include Southwest Airlines, America west, Continental Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, Northwest Airlines, and Mesa Airlines. • Because of Albuquerque's mostly sunny climate, the Sunport has only seen two shutdowns over the last 10 years due to poor weather. • For Sunport Information call (505) 244-7700. Travel by Train • Amtrak provides rail passenger service through New Mexico. • Albuquerque is a stop on Amtrak's Chicago-to-Los Angeles route. • The New Mexico Rail Runner Express provides commuter rail service between Belen (approximately 30 miles south of Albuquerque) and Santa Fe. Stations include Sandoval County, Downtown Bernalillo, Sandia Pueblo, Los Ranchos/Journal Center, Downtown Albuquerque, Rio Bravo/Airport, Isleta Pueblo, Los Lunas, Belen, and Santa Fe. •Call (866) 795-RAIL for more information. Bus Service • Albuquerque's bus services is provided by ABQ Ride. • ABQ Ride sees an average of 28,800 passenger boardings per day. • Introduced in 2004, The Rapid Ride bus service has changed the face of bus transportation in Albuquerque. Every 10 minutes 12 buses drive along the Central Ave corridor and also make stops in Uptown. In spring 2006, the ABQ Ride introduced a new West Side Rapid Ride, helping to reduce Westside traffic. • Rapid Ride provides high speed wireless internet. • During the summer months, Rapid Ride runs after dark until 3am. • Call (505) 243-7433 for more information. Helpful Phone Numbers and Website Links Community • Albuquerque Animal Services and Shelter Locations: (505) 768-1935 • Animal Humane Association of New Mexico: (505) 255-5523 •Albuquerque/Bernalillo Country Library System: (505) 768-5170 •Albuquerque Community Centers: (505) 767-5800 Safety • Albuquerque Police Department Emergency: 911 Non-Emergency: 311 •State Police, Albuquerque District: (505) 841-9256 •Albuquerque Fire Department: 911 (emergency-to report a fire) or (505) 768-9300 (non-emergency) Fire Station Locations Real Estate/ Relocation •Paul Chavez with Earth Origins Realty: (505) 688-1228 •Albuquerque Housing Services: (505) 764-3920 •Apartment Association of New Mexico: (505) 822-1114 •Rental Assistance: 764-3920 Transportation •Bicycling •Map of All Bike Trails •ABQ Ride and Rapid Ride (City Bus Service): (505) 243-RIDE •Bus Maps and Services •Yellow Cab: (505) 247-8888 •Albuquerque Cab Company: (505) 883-4888 •Hertz Rental: (800) 654-3131 •Budget Rent-A-Car: (800) 527-0700 •Enterprise Rent-A-Car: (800) 736-8222 Utilities •Public Service Company of NM- PNM- Electric Services: (505) 848-2700 or (888) 342-5766 •New Mexico Gas Company - 1-888-NM-GAS-CO (1-888-664-2726) •Qwest (Telephone Service): (505) 245-6800 or 800-475-7526 •Albuquerque Bernalillo County Water Utility Authority (Water and Sewer Service): (505) 842-9287 • Comcast (Cable Services): 1-800-COMCAST Voting •Bernalillo County Clerk: (505) 468-1290 •Register to Vote in Bernalillo County City/ Government Services •City of Albuquerque: (505) 768-2000 or 311 Albuquerque City Information - Citizen Contact Center - available 24 hrs a day, 7 days a week! - Dial 311 •Drivers License: 888-MVD-INFO •New Mexico State Government • New Mexico Tourism Department • Maps of New Mexico • New Mexico Office of Cultural Affairs • Albuquerque Convention & Visitor Bureau • U.S. Census Bureau: State and County Quick Facts • UNM, Nob Hill Area Information • Village of Corrales • City of Belen • Village of Los Lunas • City of Rio Rancho • City of Santa Fe • Albuquerque's Environmental Story: Educating for a Sustainable Community Education and Schools • Albuquerque Public Schools: (505) 842-8211 • State Department of Education: (505) 827-5800 • Rio Rancho Public Schools: (505) 896-0667 • University of New Mexico: (505) 277-0001 • Central New Mexico Community College: (505) 224-3000 Schools • Albuquerque Academy: (505) 828-3200 • New Mexico Colleges and Universities Arts, Recreation, and Fun! • Albuquerque Biological Park • Rio Grande Zoo • Rio Grande Botanic Garden • Albuquerque Aquarium • Parks and Recreation Department • Dog Parks in Albuquerque • Open Space • Albuquerque Museum • New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science • Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta • Old Town |
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Paul Chavez Realtor®, EcoBroker®, Qualifying Broker 505•688•1228 (office)
1631 Patrick Pl NW 505 •243•1543 (fax)
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87107 paul@albuquerquerealestateandhomes.com
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| This www.albuquerquerealestateandhomes.com website offers consumers the most current MLS listings of NM homes in Corrales, Placitas, Rio Rancho, East Mountains, and Albuquerque communities such as the North Valley, UNM, Nobhill, Ridgecrest, Old Town, Downtown, Taylor Ranch, Paradise Hills, South Valley, Westside, Sandia Heights, High Desert, North Albuquerque Acres, North East Heights, and Uptown. Buyers and Sellers can access the latest Albuquerque market conditions, home buying and home selling resources, and exciting information about green home living (like energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable materials, healthy indoor air quality, and environmental impact). Paul Chavez (or Paul Chaves), qualifying broker, EcoBroker, and Realtor of Earth Origins Realty, is committed to serving you - whether you are a home buyer, seller, or "information gatherer" - by sharing important information about real estate trends, home building practices, and timely communication, ensuring that you are confident and comfortable in your real estate related decisions. If desired, we will also refer you to professional advisors who can consult with you about loans, mortgages, interest rates, home inspections, title insurance and HERS ratings. www.albuquerquerealestateandhomes.com offers a variety of user-friendly IDX MLS listings searches for the Albuquerque (commonly spelled Alberqurque, Alburquerque, Alb, & Abq ) Corrales (commonly spelled Corales or Corralles), Rio Rancho, East Mountains, and Placitas, New Mexico areas. Please contact Paul Chavez for more information. |
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Relocating to New Mexico?
Earth Origins Realty can help you
find the perfect home to fit your
needs, whether you are looking for
your dream home and/or
investment property. Buyers enlist
Paul Chavez's help because they
care about the professional
representation and breadth of real
estate knowledge he offers.
Keeping up with the latest
developments in Albuquerque's
home market, Paul helps clients
make informed and confident
decisions. As an experienced
General Contractor and Home
Builder, Paul knows what
questions to ask and provides
home buyers expert knowledge
related to a home's structural
integrity, an added service most
Realtors cannot offer. As a
Certified EcoBroker, Paul can help
you find a home if you are
concerned with energy efficiency,
healthy indoor air quality, water
conservation, and sustainable
building practices. If you are a first
time home buyer, or have owned
your primary residence for five
straight years, inquire about the
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.
Call us today to begin your home
search in beautiful New Mexico!
Earth Origins Realty can help you
find the perfect home to fit your
needs, whether you are looking for
your dream home and/or
investment property. Buyers enlist
Paul Chavez's help because they
care about the professional
representation and breadth of real
estate knowledge he offers.
Keeping up with the latest
developments in Albuquerque's
home market, Paul helps clients
make informed and confident
decisions. As an experienced
General Contractor and Home
Builder, Paul knows what
questions to ask and provides
home buyers expert knowledge
related to a home's structural
integrity, an added service most
Realtors cannot offer. As a
Certified EcoBroker, Paul can help
you find a home if you are
concerned with energy efficiency,
healthy indoor air quality, water
conservation, and sustainable
building practices. If you are a first
time home buyer, or have owned
your primary residence for five
straight years, inquire about the
First Time Home Buyer Tax Credit.
Call us today to begin your home
search in beautiful New Mexico!