Blog: Albuquerque, NM new home construction

Minimize Stress, Maximize Sanity»

Building a home can be stressful in Albuquerque, Santa Fe, or wherever you choose to build. Savvy homeowners choose a builder who will make it less so. But beyond making certain the construction company is licensed and insured and has provided a fair bid and…

How Allowances Work in New Construction»

Q: How do allowances work in New Construction? A: Building a custom home in Albuquerque or Santa Fe, New Mexico is different than purchasing a production style or “tract” home.  You are not picking a floor plan and using the tract builders standard selections. Allowances…

New Mexico Energy Efficiency Q&A»

Q: What’s the most effective way to save energy? A: New Mexico has adopted the newest Model Energy Code, which means that new homes built here are already required to be more energy efficient than many other parts of the country. Meaningful and impactful energy…