Real Estate Elonn

08/06/2026

🚨 Open House this Sunday! 🚨

Come see **2430 Palomas Drive NE** in Albuquerque.

**New Price: $355,000**
**Sunday, August 9**
**1:00 PM – 3:00 PM**

This updated Northeast Albuquerque home offers:

🏡 3 bedrooms / 2 bathrooms
📐 Approx. 1,564 sq ft
🔨 New TPO roof
🌄 Mountain views
🌿 Beautiful backyard
🌞 Spacious deck with pergola
📦 8' x 14' storage shed
📍 Convenient Uptown / 87110 location

Move-in ready. Great location. Incredible value.

Stop by, take a look, and see if this could be the right home for you or someone you know.

**Elonn Cochrane**
Absolute Real Estate
505-252-8450
NM License #2023-0568

08/01/2026

08/01/2026

Oppurtunity knocking!!

07/18/2026

🏡 PRICE REDUCTION — NOW $369,000!

2430 Palomas Dr NE, Albuquerque

This move-in-ready home offers 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a versatile flex space and approximately 1,564 sq. ft. Enjoy an updated kitchen, newer HVAC and water heater, a spacious backyard, covered deck, storage shed and backyard access—all with no HOA.

See the full listing:
https://www.flexmls.com/share/EA80L/

Please share with anyone looking for a great home in Albuquerque’s Northeast Heights!

07/15/2026

🇺🇸 **Veterans Helping Veterans Build Businesses**

This morning I attended the **Veterans in Business Program** (3rd Wednesday of every month at Ironwood Kitchen). It was another great reminder that business growth isn't just about strategy—it's about relationships.

If you're a veteran, military spouse, or entrepreneur, I highly recommend getting involved. These events are an excellent opportunity to connect with veteran-owned businesses, share resources, learn from experienced entrepreneurs, and build lasting partnerships.

Here are a few upcoming opportunities:

📅 **July 30–31**
**Virtual Boots to Business**
Free entrepreneurship training for veterans and military spouses.
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **August 6**
**New Mexico Business Growth Summit**
Topics include:
• Access to Capital
• AI & Digital Marketing
• Cybersecurity
• Speed Mentoring
• Networking
Breakfast, lunch, and a complimentary professional headshot are included.
🔗 [https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vdgqwg/lp/f84e07fc-c799-4f57-87e2-8d90b0d38c96](https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/2vdgqwg/lp/f84e07fc-c799-4f57-87e2-8d90b0d38c96)

📅 **August 13–14**
**Boots to Business (Kirtland AFB)**
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **August 27–28**
**Virtual Boots to Business**
🔗 [https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/](https://www.dvs.nm.gov/vboc/)

📅 **November 11–13**
**VetBiz 2026 Leadership & Business Conference**
Albuquerque Convention Center
🔗 [https://www.nmvcc.com](https://www.nmvcc.com)

The Veterans Business Outreach Center (VBOC) also provides **free** assistance with business planning, SBA certifications, government contracting, access to capital, LLC formation, and business consulting.

Learn more about the **Veterans Business Support Coalition** through the Rio Rancho Regional Chamber:
🔗 [https://www.rrrcc.org/veteran-business-support-coalition/](https://www.rrrcc.org/veteran-business-support-coalition/)

As veterans, we've already learned the value of leadership, teamwork, and service. Those same qualities make us strong entrepreneurs. I hope to see many more veterans take advantage of these outstanding resources.

07/15/2026

The deadline is approaching fast.

Rio Rancho Police Department Citizens Police Academy from August 11, 2026 - October 13, 2026. Presentations by SWAT, K-9, Criminal Investigations, Crisis Intervention Team, Quality of Life and many more. Students will be given the opportunity to complete a five-hour ride-along with an RRPD Officer. Register at https://rrnm.gov/4113/Citizens-Police-Academy by August 3, 2026 to reserve your seat!

04/17/2026

🏡 Rio Rancho Housing Growth Map (What’s Really Happening Right Now)

If you’re watching Rio Rancho and wondering…

“Where is the real growth actually happening?”

Let me simplify it for you 👇

📍 The Truth About Rio Rancho Growth

We’re not in a “random growth” market.

We’re in a patterned expansion—and if you understand the pattern, you can get ahead of it.

Right now, growth is clustered, not scattered.

🔟 The #1 Growth Corridor (Pay Attention to This)

Northern Blvd + Unser

This is where the city is quietly building its next phase.

New subdivisions

Master-planned communities

Builder activity increasing

👉 If you’re looking for where the next wave of housing is forming… this is it.

🏘️ Northeast Rio Rancho (Workforce Housing Expansion)

This area is picking up serious momentum:

New apartment development (Sandoval Flats)

Continued expansion of Lomas Encantadas

Strong demand from working families

👉 This is your “affordability + demand” zone

🏡 High Range Area (Builder-Driven Growth)

New home communities like Estrella at High Range

Builder-driven expansion

Entry-level home demand

👉 Builders are placing bets here because buyers are showing up

🧠 What This Means (Investor Insight)

This isn’t just housing…

This is a full growth cycle forming:

Jobs (Castelion project west of Rio Rancho)

Housing (north + northeast expansion)

Retail (coming next… not first)

🔟 Ranked Opportunities (Highest to Lowest)

10. Buy near Northern + Unser BEFORE retail arrives
9. Workforce housing plays (northeast Rio Rancho)
8. Entry-level rental properties ($300K–$400K range)
7. Builder-adjacent flips (follow the construction)
6. Land near growth corridors
5. Short-term rentals (future play tied to job growth)
4. Medical/professional housing demand
3. Move-up housing
2. Luxury (limited for now)
1. Waiting on the sidelines (most expensive mistake)

💬 Final Thought

Most people wait for the headline:

“New retail announced”
“Big company coming”

By then… the opportunity is already priced in.

👉 The real move is understanding the pattern before the announcement

If you want a breakdown of:

Specific lots

Off-market opportunities

Or how to position for the next phase

📩 Send me a message.

Let’s build something intentional.

— Elonn Cochrane
Absolute Real Estate

Absolute Real Estate, LLC MHXcavating Inc VMG Rentals NM Print Now, LLC Sandia Hives

04/15/2026

Yes—veterans can buy a second home with a VA loan.

A veteran with partial entitlement can still buy again.

Example: Remaining entitlement: ~$172K
Max $0 down loan: ~$688K

Buying at $750k

They only need to bring ~25% of the difference—not 20% down like conventional.

That’s how veterans quietly build portfolios.

Vets, did you know this?