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New Mexicans Can Get Up To $14,000 For Home Energy Upgrades

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EMNRD News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico Energy, Minerals and Natural Resources Department is now accepting applications for rebates of up to $14,000 to help low-income households replace aging appliances and heating and cooling systems with energy-efficient alternatives, cutting monthly utility bills while promoting energy efficiency.

The rebates are available to New Mexico homeowners and renters who earn less than 80% of the median income for the area in which they live or participate in certain federal benefit programs.

Once EMNRD certifies their eligibility, applicants receive coupons Read More

Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Buyer Brokerage Agreement (Part 2 Of 3)

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

Editor’s note: This is the second column in a three-part series on the contracts one may see in the process of buying or selling a home here in Los Alamos or White Rock.

Generally, there are three primary contracts used in a real estate transaction:

  1. Listing Agreement
  2. Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement – an agreement between the buyer and their broker that outlines how much the buyer agrees to pay the broker and how long the buyer is committed to working with that brokerage.
  3. Purchase Agreement

All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and both buyers Read More

New Mexico Department Of Workforce Solutions Launches Statewide Leadership Training To Address Homelessness

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NMDWS Cabinet Secretary Sarita Nair

NMDWS News:

ALBUQUERQUE — A new statewide leadership training series launched today as the state aims to strengthen New Mexico’s response to homelessness and housing instability.

The five-session series will cover leadership, data storytelling, equitable staffing, financial stewardship, and trauma-informed critical incident debriefing. The initiative combines expert-led training with facilitated peer conversations, creating space for leaders to share proven strategies, align efforts and address real-time challenges facing communities Read More

Houck: Your Real Estate Contracts … The Listing Agreement (Part 1 Of 3)

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

Generally, there are three main contracts a buyer and seller may use during a real estate transaction:

  1. Listing Agreement – the contract between the seller and the listing brokerage to market and manage the sale
  2. Buyer’s Brokerage Agreement
  3. Purchase Agreement

All terms in these contracts are negotiable, and buyers and sellers should carefully review and negotiate them before signing.

The Listing Agreement

The listing agreement outlines the services the broker will provide, the commission the seller agrees to pay the listing brokerage, Read More

Houck: Thinking Of Selling Your Home?

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty, LLC

The holiday season has come to a close, family visits are wrapping up, and it’s time to refocus and get back to work. If selling your home is on your mind, we’d like to share a few important considerations.

One of the first decisions you’ll need to make is how you want to sell your home:

  • Use a broker to fully market and manage the sale
  • Use a broker only for transaction management and paperwork after finding a buyer
  • Or sell entirely on your own (FSBO)

While we may be a bit biased, it’s worth honestly considering the time, effort, and responsibilities involved—especially Read More

First Half Of Property Taxes Due By Dec. 10, 2025

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COUNTY News:

Property tax bills for 2025 were mailed to property owners Nov. 1 by Los Alamos County’s Finance Division. The deadline for the first half of property taxes is Dec. 10, 2025.

It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure property taxes are paid to avoid late payment penalty and interest charges.

Los Alamos County offers various methods to make it easy for payments to be made before the deadline. 

These methods are as follows:

  • In person. Property owners can remit payment by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 10 in person at the Customer Care Center located in the lobby of the Municipal
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Los Alamos Real Estate Market Report: 3rd Quarter 2025

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By RYAN MAUPIN
REALTOR
RE/MAX First

Greetings, Los Alamos! The third quarter of 2025 is in the books, so it’s time for our latest real estate update for Los Alamos County.

Overall, this year’s market activity has been very similar to last year. From January – September 2025, we had 220 reported sales in Los Alamos County, compared with 221 reported sales during the same time period last year. 

As with most of the country, we have seen home prices drop slightly this year. The 2025 average sales price has dropped from $624,512 in 2024 to $597,783 from January – September 2025.  Similarly, Read More

New Mexico Association of REALTORS®: September Home Sales Up 12% Year-Over-Year Across State

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New Mexico Association of REALTORS® News:

SANTA FE — New Mexico’s housing market held steady in September 2025, with 1,725 home sales, marking a 0.4% increase from August’s 1,718 and a 12.6% rise year-over-year from the 1,532 homes sold in September 2024. 

The median sold price climbed to $364,500, up 1.25% from the previous month and 7% higher than a year ago.

These figures reflect a market that remains active and resilient heading into fall, with moderate monthly growth and continued strong demand compared to last year.

County Comparisons

Bernalillo County: Bernalillo County’s housing Read More

New Mexico State Fair Adds Park & Ride Service For 2025

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STATE News:

The New Mexico State Fair has added park and ride services for the 2025 State Fair event to help ease traffic and congestion during prime hours at the Fair.

Park and ride buses will pick up fairgoers at Coronado Center on Saturdays and Sundays only (Sept. 6-7 and Sept. 13-14).

“We want to make getting to the Fair as easy and seamless as possible, so you spend less time in traffic and more time enjoying everything the State Fair has to offer,” Fair General Manager Dan Mourning said. “Not only does park and ride provide expedited transportation into the Fair, but you have the added benefit of Read More

McQuiston: Do You Have Enough Coverage To Rebuild In 2025? Why Homeowners Should Be Asking This Right Now

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By ALLEN MCQUISTON
Jemez Insurance Agency
Serving Los Alamos Since 1963
Imagine waking up to news of a wildfire, flood, or major storm nearby. It’s the kind of story that reminds every homeowner of a critical question:
Could your current insurance fully cover rebuilding your home today — in 2025’s market?
Why Costs Have Changed So Much
Rebuilding a home today costs dramatically more than it did a few years ago — thanks to labor shortages, higher material costs, and supply chain issues.
A house that cost $350,000 to rebuild in 2020 might now cost $450,000 or more.
If your insurance coverage hasn’t
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