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Will Shuster’s Zozobra 2010

Every year Old Man Gloom appears in Santa Fe. He moans and groans and threatens gloom on us all. But never fear, along comes the fire dancer to ignite and burn the ugly monster. Will Shuster’s Zozobra burns this year, September 9, 2010. Ft. Marcy Park, Santa Fe, NM. This fundraiser for needy kids in [...]

The Gravy Train is Over Soon

THE END IS NEAR! Just when you thought that it was safe to go back in the water… Today the Federal Reserve Board announced the final rule on loan originator compensation practices. These rules are effective April 1, 2011, to provide lenders and originators time to develop new business models, implement necessary changes to their [...]

Sitting on the Fencepost

I was listening to associate broker Rey Post the other day, talking about his aunt Hazie giving him advice as a youth when he had tough choices to make. Aunt Hazie would say, ” If you sit on a fence too long, you are bound to get splinters!” Listen to your mentors, Santa Fe Buyers. [...]

Where is the best margarita in Santa Fe?

Since today is Friday the 13th,  it seems appropriate to let you in on a big secret here in little ole Santa Fe, New Mexico. Where is the best margarita in Santa Fe? The answer to your secret lies on Cordova Road, in a white adobe building. There stands Maria’s, home to 111 types of [...]

Haciendas – A Parade of Homes

Haciendas – A Parade of Homes is the largest Real Estate Event in Santa Fe, New Mexico. You’re invited to take a self-guided tour of new and remodeled homes in every price, ranging from the affordable to the luxurious. Don’t miss Santa Fe’s best open house. This year, over 16 homes will be on tour. [...]

1 Fortuna

Terrific family home in Eldorado. Enjoy the pool and club activities at the Eldorado Community Center. Pick up some groceries and wine at the community grocery. Later, visit Santa Fe 15 minute drive. New kitchen with awesome gas range and granite counter tops. Wonderful saltillo tile throughout the home. Split floor plan, fenced back yard, [...]

Santa Fe in Top Rising US Home Markets

Housing Markets That Will Be Strongest by 2014 By Venessa Wong, Bloomberg Businessweek Aug 4, 2010 Provided by:

Quail Run, Luxury Lifestyle

Quail Run is more than an exclusive country club providing elite memberships and luxury vacation rentals; Quail Run is also an award-winning gated community ideal for year-round or seasonal residence. A true indulgence Quail Run offers a myriad of premiere fitness, golf and dining amenities. Quail Run epitomizes gracious Southwestern living. Quail Run has achieved [...]

Travel & Leisure ranks Santa Fe

Santa Fe has been named the 5th best city in the United States and Canada for the third consecutive year;  according to Travel & Leisure’s World’s Best Awards reader’s poll. Santa Fe Hotels also rank well in the poll. Rosewood Inn of the Anasazi is ranked fourth on the list of top 10 small city [...]

Santa Fe Real Estate Stats July 2010

The latest MLS statistics indicate a surge in Santa Fe home sales – from 214 units in the 2nd Quarter of 2009 to 299 units in the 2nd Quarter 2010. That is a 29% jump in home sales! For home buyers this means our small Santa Fe home inventories will shrink sooner rather than later, [...]