Housing

Elias Isaacson Takes Helm At Community Development

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New Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director Elias Isaacson stopped by the Los Alamos Daily Post newsroom Wednesday afternoon for a visit. Photo by Kirsten Laskey/ladailypost.com

BY KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

When Elias Isaacson stepped into his new role as Los Alamos County Community Development Department Director in May, he said it was apparent what his main focuses are: housing and economic development.

Looking at what has been done thus far in these two areas, Isaacson said he feels optimistic about achieving the County Manager’s Read More

Houck: Your Realtor, Your Partner In Selling Your Home

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty

When it comes to selling your home, think of your Realtor as a trusted partner—not just someone who lists your property. A good Realtor will provide you with sales data to help support your asking price, offer insight into current market conditions, and outline a detailed marketing plan for your home.

If you’re out of town, most Realtors are happy to check in on your property and alert you to anything that needs attention. However, it’s important to understand that Realtors are not licensed or insured to perform services like cleaning, landscaping, Read More

Houck: Retirement Series – Downsizing For Retirement … A Guide To Getting Started 4 Of 5    

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC

Downsizing in preparation for retirement is a big step. It takes planning, effort, time—and often, money. If you’ve made the decision to move and downsize, the next question is: where do you begin?

The downsizing process isn’t simple, but it is a process and it is manageable. In fact, there are professionals whose entire careers are built around helping others navigate this exact transition.

Step One: Be Realistic

  • Start by taking an honest inventory of your home. Identify what’s essential—items you use regularly or truly love. If something
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Monthly Housing Statistics–An Overview Of The March 2025 Real Estate Market

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REAL ESTATE News:

SANTA FE — The New Mexico housing market showed strong momentum in March 2025, according to the latest statewide and county-level data compiled by the New Mexico Association of REALTORS®. A comparison of Feb. and March performance indicates robust growth in key metrics such as sales activity, median prices, and market engagement, reflecting sustained demand and renewed confidence among buyers and sellers alike.

Year-to-Date (YTD) Sales climbed significantly, particularly in Bernalillo County, where sales surged by 596 units, up from 992 in Feb. to 1,588 in March. YTD Read More

Housing New Mexico Celebrates 50 Years Since Being Signed Into Law April 10, 1975

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At a news conference April 10, 2025, officials from Housing New Mexico commemorated its 50th anniversary by recognizing April 10 as the day Gov. Jerry Apodaca signed House Bill 88 during the state’s 32nd legislature, signing the Mortgage Finance Authority Act into law April 10, 1975. Former Representative Adele Cinelli Hundley (left), former Representative and Speaker of the House Raymond Sanchez (center) stand with current Housing New Mexico Executive Director/CEO Isidoro Hernandez (right) at the press conference. Hundley, Sanchez and the late Representative Edward Lopez introduced Read More

County Council OKs Affordable Housing Project

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By KIRSTEN LASKEY
Los Alamos Daily Post
kirsten@ladailypost.com

A new strategy is being pursued to expand affordable housing offerings in Los Alamos; rather than building new, Los Alamos County Council agreed to look toward existing housing units.

During the March 25 meeting, it was unanimously approved for the County to pursue a private/public partnership with 9th Street Apartments, LLC. Through this partnership, 24 studio apartment units in the Thunderbird Apartments, 1211 11th Street, and 63 units in the Aspen Studio Apartments, 1027 9th Street, will be deed restricted to qualifying Read More

Houck: Retirement Series – Moving & Downsizing 3 Of 5

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By DAVID HOUCK
Qualifying Broker
Atomic Realty LLC

When retiring many older Americans are choosing to move  to smaller homes and downsize. At any age moving is a stressful experience, and downsizing for retirement carries unique challenges. Downsizing involves and includes letting go of 60 to 80 percent of the belongings that took you a lifetime to accumulate.

However, some advantages include:

  • Less expensive housing is an easy way to increase your budget and your retirement savings.
  • Selling your home and moving to a less expensive home can increase your cash and nest egg. The money from selling
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