| New Mexico is the state of metaphysical | | | | city to be a sprawling mess without much going |
| influences and unidentified flying objects. | | | | for it. With over 500,000 residents, the city is the |
| Fortunately, there is no mystery about New | | | | largest in New Mexico. There is a distinct Native |
| Mexico real estate. Prices are exploding. | | | | American influence in the downtown area, but |
| New Mexico | | | | there isn't much else to promote in regard to the |
| With mountain ranges and desert areas, New | | | | city. Outside of the city, there are locations along |
| Mexico is a popular state with outdoor enthusiasts. | | | | the Rio Grande that are very nice. Maybe it's just |
| Once can ski, hike, fish, camp and explore some | | | | me, but I can't imagine living in Albuquerque. You |
| of the most beautiful land in our nation. On top of | | | | might feel different, so give it a look. |
| this, the influence of Native Americans is strong | | | | Taos |
| throughout the state with rumors and suggestions | | | | Unlike Albuquerque, Taos is a town I can heartily |
| of locations with great healing energies. And then | | | | promote. A bit of an art colony, the majority of |
| there is Roswell. Yep, New Mexico receives its | | | | the town's population of 6,000 are Native |
| share of UFO enthusiasts due to constant rumors | | | | Americans and they positively influence the town. |
| of UFO sightings, government conspiracies and all | | | | Similar in feel to Sante Fe, but without the sprawl, |
| that entails. Overall, you'll find New Mexico to be a | | | | the town is dominated by beautiful deep red |
| state with a relaxed atmosphere and friendly | | | | adobe buildings and homes. With little cafes, |
| people. | | | | museums and art galleries, the town offers a |
| Sante Fe | | | | surprising amount of things to do. Make no |
| Ten years ago, Sante Fe would have been rated | | | | mistake, however, Taos is a town to kick back |
| as one of the top 10 cities in the United States. | | | | and relax in. If you hate the rat race and sitting in |
| Dominated by Native American and Spanish | | | | traffic, Taos is the place for you. The ski resort in |
| influences, the city was a gem. Built at the foot of | | | | Taos provides some of the best skiing in the |
| the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, it was a fine mix | | | | western United States. |
| of unique adobe influenced architecture and | | | | New Mexico Real Estate |
| impressive Spanish churches and structures. | | | | New Mexico real estate prices have traditionally |
| Today, the center of the city maintains this | | | | been some of the lowest in the nation. With the |
| impressive atmosphere, but the city has suffered | | | | influx of people from other states, prices have |
| from its reputation. Large numbers of people | | | | increased fairly dramatically. A single family home |
| have moved to the state, particularly Californians | | | | in Sante Fe will set you back in the $500,000 |
| seeking to avoid high living costs. Sante Fe hasn't | | | | range, while the same home will run half that in |
| dealt well with this population growth and the | | | | Albuquerque. Taos homes vary entirely on the |
| suburbs have a sprawling and unimaginative feel | | | | specific structure. Appreciation rates for New |
| to them. Some people feel Sante Fe is still a gem, | | | | Mexico in 2005 were nearly 12 percent. |
| so give it a look if you are considering relocating. | | | | Raynor James is with FSBOAmerica.org - a FSBO |
| Albuquerque | | | | homes for sale by owner site. Visit our "Sell My |
| I always try to look for the positives in a city, but | | | | Home" page to list your FSBO Home or visit our |
| it is hard to do so with Albuquerque. I found the | | | | home buying page to see homes for sale. |