06.15.2016

Smart Growth Class – Jam-Packed with New Development Ideas

Over 160 attendees participated in our first "Smart Growth for the 21st Century" class at the GAAR REALTOR® Building. In addition to training from the expert planner, Janet Tharp, attendees from GAAR, CARNM, HBACNM and the…

06.15.2016

Albuquerque's More Like the Rest of the U.S. Than You Think, a New Study Shows

When it comes to looking like the rest of the country, you can't get much better than Albuquerque. According to a new study from WalletHub, Albuquerque WalletHub, Albuquerque has the 11th biggest resemblance to the…

06.13.2016

June CCIM Properties

Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors and guests who attended the June 2016 CCIM NM Deal Making Session and to those who shared the CCIM NM June Properties. Over 14 million dollars of commercial…

06.12.2016

NAR Protecting Commercial Mortgage Availability

A rule coming out at the end of the year that will require lenders to retain 5 percent of the money they lend for offices, retail centers and other commercial projects whose mortgages are packaged…

06.12.2016

CARNM Commercial Source: ABQ Market Report by Jim Smith CCIM, SIOR

Read the second article from CARNM Commercial Source – articles written by CARNM members and featured in Albuquerque Journal’s HomeStyle section. The second article is written by our CARNM member Jim Smith CCIM, SIOR. By: Jim…

06.08.2016

Survey Shows Most Apartment Complexes Are Not Struggling to Find Renters

If you're looking for an apartment in this market, finding an empty one may be hard to come by. That's because the average apartment complex in Albuquerque posted a 95 percent occupancy rate in May,…

06.08.2016

Smart Growth is the Growing Trend

Smart Growth is the growing trend for American communities. At its core, it is about the mixed-use communities that are in high demand for millennials, empty-nesters and businesses alike. For Realtors, Smart Growth means looking beyond…

06.06.2016

June 2016 NM Economic Report

Economic Area Report All Counties New Mexico 6.6.16 RPR®, through the National Association of REALTORS®, offers a number of resources to help associations meet these standards in the areas of communication, technology, education, and advocacy.…

06.02.2016

CARNM Commercial Source: Buying v. Leasing by Jim Wible

Read the inaugural edition of CARNM Commercial Source - articles written by CARNM Members and featured in Albuquerque Journal's Homestyle section. The first article is written by our 2016 CARNM President, Jim Wible CCIM! There…

06.01.2016

The CRE 2016-2017 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate

The Changing Global Economy, Debt Capital Market Retrenchment, and Demographic Shifts Lead the New List of The CRE 2016-17 Top Ten Issues Affecting Real Estate The CRE 2016-17 Top Ten issues Affecting Real Estate 1. The…

06.01.2016

May 2016 Commercial Market Trends

View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes May 2016 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square…

06.01.2016

Borrowers Beware – More-Stringent Regulations

Financing conditions tighten as lenders face more-stringent regulations. While commercial real estate is coming off a great year for transaction volume and pricing in 2015, it's been a difficult first quarter for the economy, and…

06.01.2016

The Economic Forecast for the Second Half of 2016: Decent but Nothing Remarkable

Despite GDP again slowing in Q1, as has been the case for the past few years, the economic recovery that began in July 2009 remains intact.  The poor performance of the US economy from January…

05.29.2016

Historic Tax Credit Program Update

CARW was proud to partner with BOMA Wisconsin, Milwaukee Preservation Alliance and NAIOP-WI for the Historic Tax Credit Program Update on May 8th at the historic Pritzlaff Building.  Presenters Jeff Bentoff (Milwaukee Preservation Alliance), Matt…

05.26.2016

Downtown prosperity and arena vital to region

Whenever discussions arise around a new downtown Milwaukee entertainment arena, the questions seem to be about "Where do we put it?" or "How much will it cost?" Seldom do you hear "How can we help?"…

05.17.2016

Vote. Act. Invest…With RPAC And RECPAC

It's a big election year and New Mexico early primary voting starts next week. As your focus shifts to politics, it's important to remember that you have two strong advocates on your side – the REALTOR® Party and the…

05.17.2016

Advocacy: A Look at Several of the Issues Important to Your Business

Through advocacy, NAR is actively engaged on issues affecting all aspects of the commercial real estate industry, supported by thousands of staff hours working tirelessly on your behalf to ensure you and your clients can conduct business.…

05.17.2016

New Mexico Ranks High in Clean Technology Report

In a new report measuring states' clean technology, New Mexico ranked high, just missing the top 10. In Clean Edge's new U.S Clean Tech Leadership Index, which ranked states on how much clean electricity they…

05.09.2016

Net Operating Income Continues Upward Trend in REALTOR® Commercial Markets

Commercial real estate continued on an upward trajectory in 2015, building on improving fundamentals and investment momentum.  In tandem with rising economic conditions, leasing strengthened during the year.  Growing net absorption led to declining vacancies…

05.05.2016

Stewart Title Economist on New Mexico: "This is a Strong Sustainable Recovery"

Ted Jones, chief economist with Stewart Title, says he's not a feel-good economist. Jones travels around the country giving presentations on the national economy. He's known for his southern accent, his sense of humor and…

05.04.2016

CCIM NM May Properties

Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors and guests who attended the May 2016 CCIM NM Deal Making Session and to those who shared the CCIM NM May Properties. About 11 million dollars of commercial…

05.03.2016

A Tale of Two Cities: ABQ and Sacramento Mayors Share What Drives an Innovative City

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry and Sacramento Mayor Kevin Johnson made personal jabs and jokes about who has the better city during an informal conversation that delighted a sold-out crowd during an event hosted by NAIOP-New Mexico.…

05.03.2016

5 Things You Need to Know Today, and NM's Tourism Story Goes National

New Mexico just got the opportunity to share its tourism story with up to 20 million households. Read on for more on that and five more things to know for Tuesday. What's next for Sports…

05.01.2016

2016 CARNM Golf Tournament

July 14, 2016 | 7:30 a.m. Check-in | 8:30 a.m. Shotgun Start | Paako Ridge Golf Club Register to Golf! Print Flyer | Register Online | Contact CARNM Interested in sponsorship? Print Flyer | Register Online…

05.01.2016

Government Assistance Increases Wages!

All too frequently the argument is made that government assistance programs subsidize low wage employers.  That is, firms like Wal-Mart, McDonalds and Target, to name just a few, are able to pay very low wages…

04.30.2016

April 2016 Commercial Market Trends

View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes April 2016 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square…

04.30.2016

March 2016 Commercial Market Trends

View a New Mexico Market Trends Summary Report, which includes March 2016 Commercial Market Trends. This report includes the total number of listings, asking lease rates, asking sales prices, days on the market and total square…

04.29.2016

CARW & BMO Harris Bank to host CARW 20th Anniversary Celebration

04.20.2016

LIN April 2016 Properties

At the LIN April 2016 Meeting on April 20, 2016, 7 excellent properties were presented. Thank you for presenting properties and attending the meeting! Thank you to our host, Albuquerque Plaza - 201 3rd St NW. Print…

04.16.2016

Legislative Success for Forestry Bills

Two bills with significant impacts on New Mexico’s forest and watershed health were passed with bi-partisan support during the 2016 legislative session. The Revenue for Forest and Watershed Projects (SB 110) and Interstate Compact for…

04.16.2016

Forest Health & Resiliency in the San Juan – Chama Watershed

Fire Ecology and Landscape Resiliency ~ What do southern Colorado and northern New Mexico have in common? In addition to sharing a border, the southern Colorado landscape of the South San Juan Mountains contains forested…

04.15.2016

Isleta Collaborative Landscape Restoration Project: Rio Grande Water Fund

Isleta Project is located on the crest of the Manzano and Manzanita Mountains and spans three headwater streams that provide down-stream drinking water to rural Hispanic and Native American communities residing in the Chilili and…

04.15.2016

Spring Growth and Summer Planning: Rio Grande Water Fund

  [caption id="attachment_8947" align="alignnone" width="373"] Williams Lake Basin collects snow on the high Sangre De Cristo Mountains[/caption] Our partnerships have continued to grow since our first meeting held three years ago. We are grateful to…

04.15.2016

NMSU High-Tech Industrial Park Poised for Takeoff

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — New Mexico State University is putting the final touches on a new master plan to develop a high-tech industrial hub on the southern end of campus. The plan calls for building three…

04.14.2016

BLM Extends Comment Period on Land-Use Rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to requests from the public, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced Thursday it has extended the comment period on a proposed land-use planning rule by 30 days. "The proposed rule aims to improve…

04.08.2016

Downtown Albuquerque is One of 11 Described as 'Awesome'

Would you describe Downtown Albuquerque as “awesome and full of character?” TripAdvisor would. And it did — naming the Duke City’s Downtown as one of 11 in the nation in its report: “Downtown America: 11…

04.06.2016

CCIM NM April Properties

Thanks to all of the brokers, sponsors and guests who attended the April 2016 CCIM NM Deal Making Session and to those who shared the CCIM NM April Properties. Nearly 10 million dollars of commercial…

04.05.2016

Albuquerque Among the Most Cost-Friendly Cities To Do Business in the Country

  [caption id="attachment_8921" align="alignnone" width="300"] Albuquerque was ranked the fifth most cost-friendly city to do business among mid-sized businesses, according to KPMG. Ivana Starcevic/ISTOCK[/caption] When it comes to the cost of doing business, Albuquerque is…

04.04.2016

Winds of Trade Blow Strong in Southern NM

[caption id="attachment_8856" align="alignnone" width="531"] A stacker moves containers inside the facilities of Twin Cities Services Inc. in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, Thursday, March 31, 2016. (Andres Leighton/For the Albuquerque Journal)[/caption] SANTA TERESA – The economic…

04.04.2016

ABQ Rapid Transit Project Faces Legal Challenges

[caption id="attachment_8850" align="alignnone" width="546"] The city of Albuquerque is distributing these renderings about the proposed Albuquerque Rapid Transit bus, including a canopy-covered station that would sit at Cornell and Central, a key entrance to the…

04.04.2016

As Construction Increases, Albuquerque Looks to Staff Up a Key Department

Albuquerque Mayor Richard Berry unveiled his proposed $524 million general fund budget for the city last week. Highlights include more money for the Albuquerque Police Department, wage increases for city employees, and more resources for…

04.01.2016

Readers Vote Santa Fe Shopping Tops Over New York

Chicago, Nashville, Vegas, other metros finish strong Our readers apparently like retail purchases with a native american or western flair.  Santa Fe, New Mexico - with its historic but chic old town and artful Canyon…

04.01.2016

Here is the Best ABQ Zip Code for Investors Buyers Rental Homes

[caption id="attachment_8866" align="alignnone" width="614"] Click image to view interactive map on source article.[/caption] With Albuquerque's low housing prices and rising rental costs, the metro area is a great market for investors to buy rental homes.…

04.01.2016

Ample Ammunition: Recession Protection

There exists concern among many that should another recession come soon, the government will have few, if any, tools to bring the economy back towards growth and prosperity because interest rates are already near rock…

03.29.2016

LIN Hosts Needed!

Upcoming Meetings: July 20, 2016 - HOST NEEDED August 24, 2016 - HOST NEEDED September 21, 2016 - HOST NEEDED LIN Marketing Meeting Sponsor Form |  Contact Clay Azar to sign up. This is a great…

03.29.2016

Is New Technology Replacing Land Brokers?

Are real estate land brokerages going the way of the dinosaur? With the advent of drone videos, Google Earth, digitized County GIS records, and property advertising websites, are the traditional services of rural land brokers…

03.28.2016

Innovate ABQ Prepares to Launch Construction

[caption id="attachment_8819" align="alignnone" width="514"] An artists rendering of the new building to be constructed at Innovate ABQ, photographed on Monday March 28, 2016. (Dean Hanson/Albuquerque Journal)[/caption] ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Developers will break ground this summer…

03.26.2016

Newly Created Wisconsin Statute Impacts Brokers

  Take a moment to read through this informative article that provides the details of the recent Out-of-State Licensee (OSL) Legislation. This legislation allows Wisconsin brokers to enter into a cooperative agreement with an OSL. The law applies to…

03.25.2016

Transit Efforts Could Transform Innovation Corridor

[caption id="attachment_8813" align="alignnone" width="427"] A proposed Entertainment District would be located at the innovation cooridor northwest corner of 1st Street and Central Avenue. Pictured in a rendering. Courtesy City of Albuquerque[/caption] Both the rapid transit…

03.25.2016

Marketing Albuquerque as a Region, Not Just a City

There’s been lots of talk about strengthening Albuquerque’s cooperative marketing muscle by promoting the metro area as a region, not just a city. And one organization, the Metro New Mexico Development Alliance, is hatching a…