Lower Prices Bring Out More Buyers

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President of the Greater Albuquerque Board of Realtors, Peter Parnegg, was interviewed by the Albuquerque Journal on Dec. 22 about the state of real estate in our area. Homes that sold in the Albuquerque area this last November sold at 2005 prices.  Median prices fell.  The good news is that more houses went under contract.  Not all will close, but it does indicate that more people are interested in buying. 

Guide to Going Wild!

Check out marvelous adventures you might have in 2012 in the New Mexico Wilderness Alliance’s “Wild Guide 2012.”  There are numerous guided hikes, workshops and volunteer service projects and many suggestions for self-guided hikes.  The guide includes pieces on New Mexico’s history of land preservation (not so good), an assessment for the state’s centennial of where we are after a century , on protecting  the Mexican gray wolf, our water supply and bits of random history and personal essays.  There are quirky bits in the Scenic Byways and Attractions section including places to eat and to stay.  You can find this book at Bookworks, La Montanita Coop and Hey Johnny in Albuquerque.  There is an online calendar  for events at www.nmwild.org.