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Whether buying, selling, refinancing, or building your dream home, you have much riding on your loan specialist. Since market conditions and mortgage programs change frequently, you must ensure you're dealing with a top professional who can give you quick and accurate financial advice. Bank of Albuquerque has the expertise and knowledge you need to explore the many financing options available.
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Throughout her two decades of mortgage lending experience, Christine has approached each transaction with a strong work ethic and relentless pursuit of finding the right lending solution for her clients.
She works hand-in-hand with her clients to help them achieve their financial goals and truly values the relationship and future with each client.
Christine holds a bachelor's degree in business administration. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and riding horses.
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Shirley sold my house and helped me find my new home. I was a very 'selective' client but she was
very patient with me and helped me find a beautiful home. Colorado will miss her.
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- Marilyn Ardelt
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She's the best! Worked hard to find us the house with most of what we were looking for and it
wasn't easy, but she did it! We're very grateful and wish her the best.
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- Sue Paulson
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Shirley helped us find our home in the Land of Enchantment. Couldn't be happier!
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- Mindy Pellegrini
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It was exactly one year ago today where an old dream ended but a new one began due to the professionalism and skills of Lee Carns & Team, who was referred by our real estate agent - Mrs. Shirley Montanez. Mr. Carns was able to quickly detect flaws and defects throughout the house that we were in the process of buying. His findings led us to change course and purchase the home next door where we happily reside today. My wife and I are so grateful to you Lee! You sir will forever be remembered in our journey that helped us choose a house where we are comfortably retired. A year ago today, it pained & stressed us on how MESSY the builder constructed the first house that was in escrow. But the Lord sent MUCH rain leading up to inspection time and Lee Carns went to work! Lee's findings and the visual evidence made it an easy to change direction to our current address. We want to take this moment to send our personal thanks and gratitude to Mr. Lee Carns and pray "good things" for his life, family, and business! Also we GREATLY APPRECIATE Shirley for having the professional insight in suggesting an inspector to put a BIG ✔ on the builder's construction of the other property. God bless you both! Sincerely, Gary Edmonds 🙏🏾
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- Gary Edmonds
About Shirley Montanez
For over 22 years, I've helped others with the intricacies of buying and selling real estate in New Mexico Colorado and California. These days, I primarily work the Santa Fe, NM corridor. I'm a Santa Fe Designated Specialist, belong to the National Association of Realtors, as well as Santa Fe County Association Realtors Board. Besides having a loyal and ethical background, I also have a passion for Real Estate & I will go the extra mile for you!NM DRE Lic # 53520 RE/MAX 100% Club, SANTA FE Designated Specialist
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