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Albuquerque’s Neighborhood Drive-by–Nob Hill

March 25, 2014 by The Sugar Team

A young lady shops for a “cute” skeleton mask in preparation for the upcoming Día de los Muertos celebration.  Across the street aNob-Hill-Albuquerque-Real-Estate teenage boy sifts through racks of pants, looking for the perfect pair of vintage jeans.  A university professor conducts a seminar with some graduate student about Don Quixote over a delicious pint of IPA craft beer.  A few blocks down the road an older couple celebrates their 50th wedding anniversary over a caprese salad and handmade, prosciutto-filled ravioli.  All this activity and it’s only Thursday!  This can only be described as the typical setting you will find in the Nob Hill neighborhood, Albuquerque’s shopping, social, gastronomical and intellectual epicenter.

Developed in the 1920’s and located along Albuquerque’s old Route 66, Nob Hill attributes its hip and cool atmosphere to its proximity to the University of New Mexico, historic Spruce Park and Ridgecrest.  Nob-Hill-ABQ-Real-EstateLocated in the heart of the city, Nob Hill’s borders are roughly defined by Lomas to the North, Garfield to the South, Washington to the East and Girard to the West.  Because of its convenient location and ideal mixture of commercial and residential properties many describe Nob Hill as one of the only walk-able neighborhoods in town.

Due to its cultural draw tourists choose Nob Hill as their prime destination when visiting Albuquerque.  And when homebuyers look to purchase real estate in Albuquerque they inevitably look to Nob Hill as a solid investment.

Nob Hill’s real estate data truly speaks for itself.  Going back a year and analyzing the data as of March 23, 2014 for detached ABQ-Nob-Hill-Real-Estatesingle-family homes the Average Sales Price was $266,253 the Average Price per Square Foot was $169.02 and the Average Days on the Market was only 57.  Compare those numbers to the entire Albuquerque Area where the Average Sales Price was $209,931 the Average Price per Square Foot was $103.21 and Average Days on the Market was 85 (Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors®).

Distinguishing itself from homes in other parts of town, Nob Hill properties project pure character.  Here is where you can you find gleaming hardwood floors, sultry coved ceilings and crackling wood burning fireplaces.  To wit, The Sugar Team is offering a gorgeous home located on 413 Morningside DR SE in the heart of Nob Hill.  Watch the Virtual Tour to truly enjoy its character:

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Nob Hill Useful Links:On a personal note, The Sugar Team has a deep, close connection with Nob Hill.  I graduated from the University of New Mexico inNob-Hill-Real-Estate 1999 and lived right on Jefferson while going to grad school.  I biked or walked to UNM every day as I didn’t have (nor needed) a car.  Presently, all of my favorite Albuquerque restaurants are located right in the neighborhood, whether I’m in the mood for Italian, French, Greek, Thai, Vietnamese, Venezuelan or Pub food.  ¡Viva Nob Hill!

  • Nob Hill Website
  • Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau Nob Hill Website
  • Nob Hill Neighborhood Association
  • University of New Mexico
  • Spruce Park
  • Ridgecrest
  • Albuquerque Real Estate
  • 413 Morningside DR SE Virtual Tour
  • Walkscore Website

Filed Under: Albuquerque, Albuquerque Neighborhoods, Albuquerque Real Estate, Albuquerque Tourism, Nob Hill, Sugar Team Tagged With: 413 Morningside SE, Albuquerque Homes for Sale, Albuquerque Neighborhoods, Albuquerque Real Estate, Albuquerque Tourism, Sugar Team

Albuquerque 2013 Balloon Fiesta Photo Blog

October 8, 2013 by The Sugar Team

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Filed Under: Albuquerque, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque Culture, Albuquerque Tourism Tagged With: Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Albuquerque Tourism

Albuquerque Real Estate Market Watch–March 2013

March 27, 2013 by The Sugar Team

1124 Monroe SE Albuquerque Real EstateMARKET WATCH!  Last month single-family detached home sales increased 7.11% from the previous year, and was the highest February sales month since 2007.  The Median Sale Price was $168,500, up 4.33% from last year and up 6.65% from the previous month.  The Average Sale Price broke $200K at $203,514 and the Average Days on the Market was 76.  (Greater Albuquerque Association of Realtors)

Call The Sugar Team to take advantage of this surge in sales!

Linda and Sutter

Filed Under: Albuquerque, Albuquerque Real Estate, Sugar Team Tagged With: Albuquerque Homes for Sale, Albuquerque Real Estate, Monthly Real Estate Market Watch, Sugar Team

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

February 1, 2012 by The Sugar Team

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The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History is one of the many reasons that I absolutely love, love the culture of the Duke City.  Located right on the corner of 19th and Mountain, abutting ‘Burque’s historic Old Town, and just East of the North Valley and South of Wells Park, The Albuquerque Museum sparkles as an absolute treasure trove among museum row, consisting of the New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science, the Science Museum ¡Explora! and the Rattlesnake Museum.  Originally designed by world renowned architect Antoine Predock in 1979, and then later tastefully expanded in 2005 this artistic masterpiece exudes high culture meant to be shared with the community both inside and out.

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The Albuquerque Museum’s Hands-on Sculpture Garden

On the inside The Albuquerque Museum houses approximately 7,000 works of art, focusing on art of the American Southwest and its influences.  It covers everything from colonial to the contemporary and Native American jewelry to Georgia O’Keefe in the form of exhibits, photo archives and galleries.  On the outside you will find a hands-on sculpture garden in front of the museum, depicting various aspects of New Mexico’s rich history.  So, don’t be surprised if you see kids climbing and interacting with the sculptures!  This art is meant to be shared…

However, The Albuquerque Museum is no stranger to more cerebral works of art.  In fact, we are excited to report that from February 5, 2012 through May 13, 2012 the etchings of the subversive and imaginative artist Francisco Jose de Goya y Lucientes and his collection Los Caprichos will be on display at the museum.  Of course, The Sugar Team will be there opening night.  We hope to see you there!

Useful Links

The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History

Old Town Neighborhood

Antoine Predock Architecture

Francisco Goya

New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science

Science Museum-¡Explora!

Rattlesnake Museum

Albuquerque Convention and Visitors Bureau

Albuquerque Real Estate

Filed Under: Albuquerque, Albuquerque Culture, Albuquerque Neighborhoods, Sugar Team

Linda Sugar–Albuquerque Oil Painter and Realtor Extraordinaire

November 17, 2011 by The Sugar Team

Linda Sugar

Linda Sugar is an accomplished oil painter and eclectic artist with over 40 years of experience, being both formally and informally trained. Her tour started in upper New York State where her first life lessons were in New York City, studying the Masters informally in museums and galleries. In the 70’s she climbed into a VW bus and headed west, searching yet entirely new lessons. Although her course was already set for San Francisco, she felt an affinity for New Mexico and almost stayed. However, she didn’t really feel at home until she returned to Albuquerque, New Mexico in ’05. Now an accomplished painter, she captures action and energy drawing from New Mexico’s robust history and terrain.

Linda Sugar Art

As a trained sculptor, Linda says that she sees “dimensionally,” which is absolutely apparent in her work. If asked, she would say that she is “mindful of energy, not specifics.” I would agree. I would add that she is absolutely fearless in her composition as well as use of color. Her subject matter is also entirely varied. She feels comfortable in her artistic skin rendering landscapes, human portraits or even pet portraits. Linda would love to show her portfolio with gusto as well as be contacted for commissions (505) 301-8902.

Linda Sugar Pet PortraitRight now The Sugar Team has a wonderful promotion that every one of us can lap up… and possibly win a free rendering of your pet! All you have to do is click on the link Win a Free Linda Sugar Pet Portrait, fill out the information on-line, and be entered into a random drawing to win an opportunity for Linda Sugar to make an original portrait of your favorite pet. We have been running this promotion once a quarter and we already have some incredibly ecstatic winners. So, don’t delay! You could get lucky just in time for the holidays! Woof (ho, ho, ho)!

The Sugar Team Pet Portrait Winner

Useful Links

  • Linda Sugar Art Website
  • Pet Portait Link
  • The Sugar Team Website

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