topic Re: New Home in Home

New Home

shelbyshelbyshelby — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:22:31 GMT

I was born in California . I have owned many houses. I should have made this change before. I sold my last house in California and now I have moved to New Mexico . I have always loved New Mexico and have seen many sights here which I appreciate . There is no perfect state . California property taxes made my change a decision that I do not regret . I left my family and friends . I want to enjoy my time that I have left and not worry about " Money and more Money". I do not spend money as I used to . I am in a new development and brand new home with a $30 HOA. In a year my life will be better financially . I have not given up much . I feel that my life is better . Many young families many dogs and am surrounded with new homes. I will always claim California as my home .

God has made this possible.

Re: New Home

Kachina624 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:37:40 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby. Welcome to New Mexico! I retired here 26 years ago and love the quirky place. My parents were here and needed help when I retired so now I'm here alone since they're gone.

Where are you? I'm in Rio Rancho. Our poster, @Travone, recently retired and also moved to the area. @Just bee also lives in the area.

Re: New Home

shoekitty — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 21:48:52 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby wrote:
I was born in California . I have owned many houses. I should have made this change before. I sold my last house in California and now I have moved to New Mexico . I have always loved New Mexico and have seen many sights here which I appreciate . There is no perfect state . California property taxes made my change a decision that I do not regret . I left my family and friends . I want to enjoy my time that I have left and not worry about " Money and more Money". I do not spend money as I used to . I am in a new development and brand new home with a $30 HOA. In a year my life will be better financially . I have not given up much . I feel that my life is better . Many young families many dogs and am surrounded with new homes. I will always claim California as my home .
God has made this possible.

@shelbyshelbyshelby Awwww, we will miss your presence in California...but ya gotta do what ya gotta do. California housing is a tough cookie for sure. I have always said I wouldn't want to buy my own house back. No way woukd I pay the money, taxes etc on this place lol luckily we bought 40 years ago. New Mexico is a nice change. The weather is different. I have a few friends who moved to Reno, NM, and it was a change, but they got used to it. The lack of humidity was one, but easily fixed. Have fun! And enjoy a little financial freedom and security. That is the best reward of all.

Re: New Home

just bee — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 22:38:55 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby

We left the San Francisco Bay Area in 1995 and bought a house on Albuquerque's Westside. There wasn't a lot on the Westside thirty years ago, but things have changed.

May we ask where you decided to settle?

Re: New Home

Travone — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:25:27 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby

I'm so excited for you. I moved here 8 months ago, and i absolutely love it. I'm finding everyone very friendly and helpful. P!ease let us know what area you are living in, we might be neighbors.

@Kachina624

@just bee

I think the secret is out about our slice of paradise here.

Re: New Home

roeroe1005 — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 23:57:03 GMT

Congratulations on your move!

I get it - I moved from the state I was born & raised several years ago. Just as you did. Don't go by me ... unfortunately I recently moved back due to family matters.

I've heard wonderful things about New Mexico and look forward to reading about your new adventures.

Enjoy!

Re: New Home

rockygems123 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:10:25 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby

Congratulations!

We moved from the Bay Area in 1998 to Denver CO and haven't looked back since.

Hope you enjoy your new surroundings, sounds like it is great for you so far

Re: New Home

Sooner — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 01:07:09 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby How exciting! I will pray for many blessings for you in your new home! I truly hope you are happy!

Re: New Home

Goldengate8361 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 03:06:21 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby I always thought New Mexico would be place I'd like to live....for many reasons. Congrats to you on making a great choice. Happy for you!

Re: New Home

catter70 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:18:16 GMT

Good for you. Congrats. Enjoy your new home.

Re: New Home

CarolinaGirl88 — Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:55:39 GMT

Congrats! I hope you will continue to enjoy and be happy in your new setting. It takes courage to pick up and move states. I hope you will love it in NM!

Re: New Home

LavernLuvsShoes — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:57:41 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby wrote:

...I am in a new development and brand new home with a $30 HOA. In a year my life will be better financially.

Wow! - What I'd give to have a HOA of only $30 - Congrats and best wishes!

Re: New Home

shelbyshelbyshelby — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 20:48:00 GMT

Thank you for the encouraging replies.

I am not new to New Mexico . I love this state . There is no perfect state .

I sold my house in California and I had many houses there in the past.

My new house is in Los Lunas , interest rate 3.9 . I am adjusting . I have many plans for my future . Many people from many states are moving to Los Lunas , because of property taxes as well as climate changes in other states. I can take the Amtrak to California 20 hour trip from Albuquerque. I have friend's from the desert coming to the Albuquerque Balloon Festival . I have taken the train to Albuquerque. and I will be taking the train to Santa Fe in August . I am an adventurer and look forward to many new adventure in New Mexico.

Always look forward .

Re: New Home

just bee — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 22:13:35 GMT

@shelbyshelbyshelby

Los Lunas is just a hop, skip and jump from Albuquerque. Several of my coworkers have homes there. And you'll be there to see some significant growth in the next few years.

You are correct, of course. There is no perfect state. But New Mexico does have a few things going for it. Big skies, varied landscape, four distinct seasons, fascinating flora and fauna. And, as you'll discover, lots to explore.

Welcome, neighbor!

Re: New Home

Nonametoday — Sun, 10 Aug 2025 05:18:45 GMT

My 55-year-old niece, born and raised in California, moved to Greenville, SoCar, last year, because of the same reasons you left. She moved to SoCar because her dad was from there originally, and since her mom (my sister was deceased as well as her dad), she moved to an area where she had relatives from her dad's family and her mom's family. She has cousins and nieces in NoCar and SoCar so she has family to build a base of friendship.