Archive for August, 2008
Buyers Market in Alto ? - Current inventory of homes, lots
August 15th, 2008 categories: Alto New Mexico Property, Ruidoso Market Trends
Looking at the current listings for Alto Lakes Golf & Country Club, there is still ample inventory of available site built homes, and lots for sale. There are currently 82 homes, (with Full Golf Membership ) for sale in Alto Lakes Golf and Country Club, with prices ranging from a low of $219,999 to a high of $1,695,000 and the median price is $407,250. The median home size is 2256 sq. ft. The median sq. ft price is $180.50.
Alto Social Membership homes - show 23 current listings, ranging from $225,000 to 785,000 and a median of $359,000. Median home size is 2119 sq. ft. Median sq. ft price is $169.40.
Town homes and Condos in Alto - currently there are 9 properties listed, from a low price of $219,000 to a high price of $589,500 and a median price of $399,900. All but one of these properties have a Full Golf Membership.
Subdivision lots - Full Golf Memberships in Alto Village are currently at 66 listings available, from a low price of $34,500 to a high of $250,000. the median price lot in Alto is $57,000. Median number of days on market is 260. Social Membership lots number 42, and range for a low price of $15,500 to a high of $550,000, and a median price of $30,700. Median number of days on market is 144.
July sales 2008 vs. 2007: In July 2008, six homes were sold in Alto Lakes, with prices ranging from $200,000 to $460,000 and a median sales price of $441,250, and a median sq. ft price of $167.00, and median number of days on market was 192. Read the rest of this entry »
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Flood Clean-up in Ruidoso - news and video links
August 5th, 2008 categories: Community, Ruidoso Flood
Just a brief update on cleanup and rebuilding efforts in Ruidoso, after last weekend’s flood that hit the river areas of Upper Canyon, Hwy 70 campgrounds / RV parks, and the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack. Property owners who can provide proof of residence, have been allowed back in to their homes that were flooded, even though water and sewer services are out in some areas.
Eagle Drive Bridge - one of several bridges destroyed in flood
See recent news stories on the cleanup efforts at: KOAT - Albuquerque
Officials from FEMA have been working in the Village to assess damage, and determine whether federal aid from FEMA will be available to help with repairs. Residents living in the Upper Canyon and Black Forest remain under a “boil water” advisory. Work to clear debris from the river and bridges is ongoing.
Ruidoso Downs Racetrack resumed operation this past weekend, after flood waters forced a brief closure. Read more on the racetrack at: Racing resumes a week after flood .
Some campgrounds located north west of Ruidoso, mainly those near Bonito Lake, remain closed while clean up continues. Anyone planning to camp near Bonito Lake, may want to call the Smokey Bear Ranger District Office in Ruidoso at 505-257-4095. Most of the area private campgrounds, as well as those Forest Service areas outside of the Bonito Lake area are open.
For non-threatening emergencies and additional information, residents are encouraged to call the Flood Hotline at (575) 258-3482.
The Damage Assessment Center (Ruidoso Convention Center) is available to assist residents with reporting damage as a direct result of the flooding and is open from 8am-5pm. American Red Cross, City and County Assessors, Region VI Housing Authority, and Department of Agriculture are all present at the Center. The Center can be reached at (575) 937-3719.
Previous news, photos and video coverage on this story were posted on the Ruidoso Blog , included:
KOAT - Albuquerque News - flood information & video
KRQE - Albuquerque News - flood information & video
YOU CAN HELP - Local Churches, Banks, and agencies such as the Red Cross are working to provide aid to those in need. Please visit this link for more details.
If you have questions or would like more specific information on Ruidoso, please contact me at mary@ruidoso-homes.com.
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