Archive for July, 2010
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, [...]
Vista Morada, Santa Fe
Gracious custom built adobe home on over 2 acres with lovely Sangre de Cristo and Jemez mountain views. This light filled home with high beamed ceilings features a sunken living room, a family room flanked by two patio areas, and a separate master suite with its own deck. Tiled floors, fireplaces, plaster walls, beam and [...]
High Cost GREEN Upgrades
After you have improved your home with low and medium cost GREEN upgrades, move onto to the high cost GREEN upgrades that will save you even more money, energy, and reduce your carbon footprint. – Buy ENERGY STAR appliances – Replace windows with double pane, low-e models – Replace roof with reusable / recyclable materials [...]
Medium Cost GREEN Upgrades
Save yourself money and energy in your home. Also save the earth from your carbon footprint and more global warming by improving your home with the projects below. – Conduct a home and office energy audit – Tune up HVAC – Replace carpet wit no VOC carpet – Replace hardwood flooring with bamboo or cork [...]
Low Cost Green Upgrades
It is time for everyone to save energy, save money, and reduce your carbon footprint. Start with the items below and stay tuned for more GREEN tips. – Use CFC or LED light bulbs – Install low-flow shower heads and faucet aerators – Start a compost pile – Plant trees – Insulate hot water heater [...]
Finance Options in Santa Fe
THINGS THAT YOU SHOULD KNOW MORTGAGE RATES CONTINUE TO DECLINE: As of July 16, the 30-year fixed rate has dropped to 4.375%, the lowest rate since 1960. On a $300,000 loan, every .125% drop in rate saves the borrower $31.25/month. In the last month, rates have dropped .625%. A 5/1 ARM will cost 3.375%. If [...]
Affordable Retirement in Santa Fe
Most popular retirement locations are now real bargains. To determine where the prices are most attractive, U.S. News & World Report examined price-to-income data for 384 metropolitan statistical areas. This expresses the relationship between owner income and home values. Here are 10 retirement havens where homes are most affordable by this measure: 1. Bend, Ore. [...]
Sell Your Home Today
Seller’s beware, your ability to sell your home is not as simple as you think. Get a Home Inspection and repair all items before listing your home. Offer a home warranty. Price below the median value of comparable homes. Offer Buyer Incentives – help pay closing costs, inspection, appraisal. Remove and store personal items, eliminate [...]
Cerro Gordo Home
Charm, sophistication and comfort abound in this incredible old Santa Fe style family home. Traditional Santa Fe Adobe home with attached guest house nestled off Cerro Gordo Road, close to the plaza and Canyon Road. The attached guest house is perfect for guests, mother-inlaw, teens, extended family space, or to rent out. The foothills surround [...]
TGIF in Santa Fe
Friday in Santa Fe is always fun. Take a half day off, hit the galleries, fine dining, go low riding…. Judy Chicago is one of the coolest artists I know of. Her ability to explore the human condition in a variety of mediums always elevates our level of awareness. Nightlife in Santa Fe offers variety [...]
