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We Know Santa Fe Real Estate SANTA FE MEETS PROVENCE Rancho Escondido A rarity in the land of Pueblo-style architecture, this private six-bedroom enclave in Rancho Escondido balances French country design and a relaxed New Mexican sensibility, with portales, landscaped courtyards, patios, and a grassy lawn surrounding a swimming pool. The rolling hills of the countryside just north of Santa Fe offer a perfectly serene setting, just minutes from the Plaza. 6 Bedrooms, 5 1/2 baths, 7,283 sq ft on 9.319 acres MLS# 201004901 Offered at $3,000,000
ARCHITECTURALLY STRIKING RESIDENCE IN TESUQUE Vista Hermosa Completed in 2008, the home uses a sophisticated color palette and expertly scaled living spaces to create a sense of comfort, welcome and warmth. Artisan flooring of wood, stone and brick flows naturally from one room to the next and onto expansive portales and patios. The formal living and dining rooms are spacious and inviting. The spectacular chef’s kitchen features top-end appliances, an immense island, fireplace and sitting area, and extensive butler’s pantry and bar area. The home follows the gentle slope of a five-acre property with exceptional views of the Sangres, the Jemez and across the badlands toward Abiquiu. 3 Bedrooms, 4 1/2 baths, 5,586 sq ft on 5.22 acres MLS# 201202249 Offered at $2,495,000
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MARION SKUBI GROUP RELAXED ELEGANCE IN LAS CAMPANAS 15 Entrada Hermosa $1,380,000
Exceptional light filled custom home and guesthouse designed by renowned local architect Larry Andren and built by owner/contractor to impressive quality specifications and design elements. Beautifully sited for mountain views and maximum privacy with high-end finishes including soaring beamed ceilings, 24” square travertine floors, diamond plaster throughout, elaborate hand-carved wood accents and spacious great room for entertaining. MLS# 201201699
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Like the shifting hues of a desert sunset, Santa Fe offers a different shade to every individual. Quail Run combines the natural virtues of this sacred land with the elements that define gracious living. As Santa Fe is more than just a city, so is Quail Run more than just a community. Amenities Include: 24-hour hosted security gate, golf course, tennis, swimming pool, state-ofthe-art exercise facilities, jogging and walking trails, fine dining, clubhouse and spa.
UNIT #418 $565,000 One of the most popular floor plans at an attractive price. Well maintained with added features. Expanded closet spaces, access to patios from each room, low water usage landscaping, private walled yard. Close location to clubhouse. Bonus of den/office space. #201105781
UNIT #907 $659,000 Quail Run Pinon E model. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths on single level. Very popular floor plan and shows impeccably well. Nice greenbelt off generous portal adds to the desirability. Well situated outdoor living space, and close to clubhouse. Very well landscaped. #201100446
UNIT #676 $695,000 This is one of the most desirable floorplans at Quail Run. A Pinon E 3 bedroom and 3 bath home on one level. Private and secluded location. This lovingly maintained home has a deep portal for outdoor living and beautiful landscaping. #201006515
UNIT #664 $795,000 One of the best locations within Quail Run. Totally charming 3 bedroom, 3 bath gracious home with outstanding views of mountains and golf course. Many custom features. All the club amenities included. #201201710
UNIT #685 $654,500 Free-standing home in Quail Run. Gracious Pinon A floorplan. 2 bedroom, 2 bath with separate breakfast area. Large living/dining area with access to outdoor patio and portal. Landscaped areas with low water usage. #201201750
UNIT #217 $339,000 Beautiful views from this quiet and secluded upstairs Plaza A unit. Nicely separated 2 bedroom, 2 bath with skylights and fireplace. Elevator in building. Full club membership, 24-hour security, golf, tennis, spa, and restaurant. #201006227
UNIT #201 $410,000 Quail Run upstairs Plaza B unit. Superb views from a central location. Penthouse location but with Plaza pricing. 2 bedrooms, 2 baths that are sensibly separated. Underground parking. All the club amenities included. #201100246
UNIT #120 $399,500 Great location! About the best located Plaza condo at Quail Run. A true end unit overlooking the 6th green. Only a couple of these at Quail Run. Rarely on the market. Patio is huge with approx. 819 sq ft. Perfect separation of bedrooms. #201201035
UNIT #102 $349,000 Great location, end unit near clubhouse, yet private. Large Plaza B floorplan, 2BR, 2BA, nicely separated, fireplace, large patio south facing, and not facing another unit. Underground parking, 24-hour security and all club amenities. #201201583
UNIT #727 $525,000 Large casita overlooking a lovely green space and facing the 7th fairway. Delightfully appointed property. The 2BR, 2BA are nicely separated by the main living area. Short walk to the clubhouse and amenities. Premier location. #201104700
UNIT #408 $598,500 Popular 1,629 sq ft Piñon B model featuring 2BR, 2BA. Located adjacent to the 1st fairway but privately situated. Lovely details including a remodeled bath, a beautiful patio and portal with landscaping and fountain, and a 2-car garage. #201202181
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25 PASEO DEL CONEJO $1,299,000
360˚ views from this custom “Parade of Homes” hacienda. Covered portales with views of the surrounding mountains, gourmet kitchen, brick and hardwood floors. 3,650 sq ft, 3BR, 4BA, 2.97 acres. #201104494
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$950,000
Hondurean mahogany Morelli carved door leads to a grand custom home with polished brick floors and views. 6 fireplaces, spacious formal living and dining rooms, media and library, and remodeled kitchen. #201201610
3112 VISTA SANDIA
$730,000
A Santa Fe-style custom home 10 minutes from the Plaza. Saltillo tile and ceiling latias create Old World touches in a thoroughly contemporary home. Huge covered portal with sunset views. #201201744
841 CAMINO DEL ESTE
$750,000
Gated 800 East home with Sangre de Cristos’ views. A wine lover’s delight with huge 3,000 bottle climate controlled wine cellar and wonderful eastern views of the ski mountains. #201005995
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Downtown living at its best! Mexican blue Talavera tiles in both baths and the kitchen, Saltillo tile and aged brick floors. Formal dining room and great room with French doors that open to serene outdoor spaces. #201202051
663 BISHOPS LODGE, #29 $333,000
This end unit condo is true walking distance to the Plaza, post office and numerous restaurants. Easy care – perfect for a getaway place in Santa Fe. The large living room has Saltillo tile and a gas fireplace. #201103113
127 EAST LUPITA ROAD
$899,000
Hacienda de Lovato is in-town living at its best. Mature trees surround this beautiful Territorial-style home recently remodeled. Gorgeous gardens and a refreshing swimming pool make summer a delight. #201200948
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2252 ESPEJO PLACE
$895,000
Custom home with acres of beautiful flagstone floors. Tremendous mountain views. Diamond plaster walls, gourmet kitchen with granite counters and custom cabinets, and a huge walk-in pantry. #201102683
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$735,000
The center of Santa Fe, with wood floors and granite counters. Formal dining and a great room. Kitchen with island and side bar! Master suite has portal access. Spacious library/office. Landscaped gardens. #201104844 www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe
12 VALLECITO ROAD
$885,000
The entire Western Jemez Mountain range with an unbeatable expanse of sunsets are yours forever. This custom built home with an attached guest house on 2.6 acres is absolutely stunning. #201105491
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This New York-style loft has 2 balconies with views. Wonderful high ceilings with lots of windows and light make this a great place to live and work. It is also wired for business phone service. #201201148
Los Senderos elegant custom home on one level! Features professionally landscaped gardens with outdoor fountain, oakwood and Italian tiled floors. Attached casita with full kitchen and separate living room. #201103981 417 East Palace Avenue • 505.982.6207 HOME J U LY 201 2
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Caroline Russell
$1,050,000
Marvel at the incredible panorama from this 4,990 sq ft gated estate on 1.8 acres. The custom 4 bedroom adobe/frame home with superb guest house is convenient to both town and Tesuque. Entertain in the handsome great room with soaring beamed ceiling, the spectacular kitchen/family room, or the spacious terraces. The private master accesses a gym, portal, and hot tub with waterfall. The guest wing includes a music/screening room. Hardwood and flagstone floors, hand-troweled plaster, finely carved doors. MLS# 201104704
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194 ARROYO HONDO TRAIL
$989,000
In a pastoral 5.8 acre Arroyo Hondo setting with vast mountain views, this 5,633 sq ft adobe 4BR home was designed to preserve the organic integrity of its site. Included are a gracious living room with kiva fireplace, huge dining room with koi pond, center island kitchen, family and breakfast rooms, plus study. Hand-troweled plaster, vigas, and glazed adobe floors accent the residence. Spacious grounds with abundant fruit trees, large fenced garden and pond. A barn was transformed into a 1,569 sq ft studio/guest house. MLS# 201201749
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Located in the heart of the Historic Eastside, this 2,505 square foot, three bedroom adobe treasure has been lovingly restored to perfection, with all the romance and charm one could wish for. With an outstanding master suite, huge guest suite/office, and lush walled and flagstoned gardens that will take your breath away, it’s a piece of heaven to escape to. Hardwood floors, vigas and beamed ceilings, hand-troweled walls, three fireplaces, a lovely stone fountain and other visual delights await you. MLS# 201201945
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Offering captivating views, this stellar, gated Eastside estate on 3+ acres is an exceptional offering. The sophisticated Territorial-style 5 bedroom home with separate guest apartment offers a wealth of refined detail and luxurious finishes. Included are an excellent study, marvelous family and media rooms, exquisite master suite, and showcase kitchen with inviting sitting area. The magnificent grounds display lush lawns, glorious gardens, broad terraces, dramatic dining gazebo, spectacular koi ponds, and pinon-studded park. MLS# 201104704
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$560,000
On the Historic Eastside 2 blocks off Canyon Road behind gates to a courtyard with water feature, this adobe house and casita will delight! The 1980 main house by John Wolf, designed by John Midyette, features a huge skylight, antique doors and traditional Santa Fe finishes, including coved ceiling, vigas, beams, split cedar decking, Talavera tile, 4 kiva fireplaces, and planked wood floors. The 3 level main house is a visual treat. The charming one bedroom casita includes a kiva fireplace and kitchen. MLS# 201201290
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11 ABIERTO WAY
$699,000
Through the welcoming courtyard and dramatic glass galleria of this 2008 Tierra Concepts home, are breathtaking mountain vistas. A chic southwest contemporary aesthetic is evident, with soaring beamed ceilings, pigmented plaster walls and a fantastic living/dining portal with fireplace opening to walled gardens. The open concept floor plan has a smashing great room accessing the sleek, upscale kitchen. The serene master features a lavish bath with striking stone-paved wall. Five-zone speaker system and refrigerated A/C. #201100580
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4 CAMINO SABIO Magnificent views from this compound in Los Caminitos on 11.7 acres featuring a dramatic and immaculate 2BR main house, a detached 1BR guest house, and an attached duplex that encompasses a 1BR guest house and a 1BR caretaker’s house. #201202266 $2,795,000
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817 CAMINO DEL ESTE Gorgeous and vast sunrise and sunset views from this sophisticated residence in gated 800 East, only minutes from the Plaza. Beautiful kitchen, living room, formal dining area, and master bedroom on the main level. #201202356 $859,000
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41 AVENIDA DE LAS CASAS Sweeping views to the north and of the badlands from this gorgeous residence in prestigious Casas de San Juan. Fabulous great room and 4 spacious bedrooms in this approximately 5,000 square foot, two-level home. #201105022 $1,795,000 7 TANO POINT LANE 6.6 acre property consisting of gorgeous main house, 3 guest houses, studio and chapel. Incredible gardens with walkways, patios, courtyards, portals and a lovely swimming pool. 360 degree views. #201005175 $4,800,000
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707 EAST PALACE AVENUE, #8 Lovely 2BR, 2 1/2BA condominium in La Vereda Compound, a short stroll to Canyon Road or the Plaza. 2,376 sq ft includes a study/office, a solar heated sunroom, high ceilings, fireplace, separate dining area, large master BR, and a private courtyard. #201201316 $610,000 1023 SIERRA DEL NORTE Immaculate 3BR residence plus 2 office spaces in prestigious Sierra del Norte. The excellent floor plan includes a very private master suite, an office, a private two suite guest wing with separate entrance, and a great detached office space with half bath. #201103420 $1,400,000
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FAMILY LODGE
What a special property on 5 scenic acres! A sprawling lodge with multiple wings for a variety of uses. Great plaster main living room with fabulous timber vigas and true Italian chef’s kitchen; privacy, landscaping and views from all windows; a wing with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and guest powder room; a wing with 3BR, 2BA and guest powder room; a wing with master suite; and $769,000 separate guest suite.
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Rising up at the end of a quiet cu-de-sac, 2.5 acres of graceful, wooded land face the expanse of unspoiled views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain $149,000 range sweeping across the view corridor. Gorgeous 2.5 acre view lot close in! Easy access to 599 and 285, town and everything! Fabulous Sangre de Cristo views and pretty, rolling terrain. Several great building sites on the property. This is the closest lot in La Tierra to $120,000 Santa Fe.
SOPHISTICATED CONDOMINIUM
Minutes to the Plaza, in prestigious 1200 East, opportunity knocks! Clean lines and bright, open spaces make this custom built condo a rare find. Large rooms with high ceilings and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces. Three BR, great master suite, cheerful eat-in kitchen, garage, and storage. $725,000
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WALK TO THE PLAZA
Two condos – five years old, absolutely gorgeous finishes. Hard-troweled plaster, brick floors with radiant heat; travertine baths and walk-in closets; kiva fireplaces, bancos and skylights. Two bedrooms and two baths. $725,000 One bedroom $500,000
ONE-OF-A-KIND VILLA
Magnificent 360˚ views from this unique villa. The 6,130 sq ft home is poised on 1.3 private, wooded acres on a hill minutes to the Plaza. Antique doors, diamond finished plaster, high ceilings with coves, vigas, corbels, and beams. Hand-carved stone windows. Five fireplaces, skylights and a comfortable floorplan. Owner is a NM Real Estate Broker. $1,795,000
Immaculate and pristine home with many upgrades: finished garage; air conditioning; security system; lovely professional landscaping. New water heater and all appliances included. This is a one owner $209,000 home, in pristine condition.
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A romantic old adobe garden cottage, nestled on a wooded hillside, in the heart of the historic district. Built about 1900 with 1 large and 1 small BR/study looking out on gardens, with 2BA. Easy stroll to the Plaza, and Canyon Road. Features rustic adobe bancos, 3 fireplaces, beamed and clerestory ceilings, brick and wood floors. $650,000
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BEST OF PUEBLOS DEL SOL
Built by master builder Robert Lockwood as a personal residence, this house has everything, and is of the highest quality workmanship, materials, and fixtures. Slightly Asian ambiance, with a Pueblo feel! 2 bedroom, 2 bath, plus study/office. 12' ceilings, genuine bamboo floors, hard-troweled plaster, hand rubbed with beeswax. $395,000
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Rare four bedroom Pueblo-style home with a one bedroom casita. Features commanding views, great finishes and is only 3 years old.
41 VIOLET CIRCLE
$1,825,000
Classic old Santa Fe with all the modern touches in desirable Estates I of Las Campanas. Compound features 3BR main house plus a 2BR expansive guest house. MLS# 201201535
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$1,595,000
65 VISTA REDONDA
$639,000
Contemporary 5,363 square foot masterpiece featuring broad, sweeping views and a daring floor plan on an estate lot in La Serena. MLS# 201202517
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21 PAINTED HORSE
$1,825,000
One of the truly great contemporary homes in Las Campanas. Architecturally designed, featuring staggering Jemez views through the living room wall of glass. MLS# 201201534
Crisp 2,200 square foot adobe built home nestled into the hillside with truly great views of the Badlands and the Jemez Mountains. MLS# 201201436
3 EAST GOLDEN EAGLE ROAD
$1,825,000
A premier homesite in Las Campanas hosts this delightful Pueblo-style “meets East” design with super clean lines and peaceful spaces. MLS# 201201376
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LIFE IN AN EASTSIDE GARDEN
NW–Wrapped in landscaped courtyards, grand portales and views west, this elegant 3BR, 3BA, 3,174 sq ft Santa Fe-style home in gated Colinas Verdes includes a splendid living room with Anasazi stacked stone fireplace, travertine floors, formal dining, deluxe kitchen with family room and home office graced with lofty archways, wood ceilings and vigas. One-level living with 3-car garage. MLS 201201865
A world of its own adjoining the National Forest along the Rio Tesuque, this stunning gated compound includes a gracious Territorial-style 3BR, 3.5BA, 4,239 sq ft main residence with wraparound portal, pitched-roof Tesuque farm-style 1BR + den, 2BA, 1,744 sq ft guest house, studio/guest quarters, treehouse + painter’s shed on 3.59 acres in an unparalleled one-of-a-kind lush setting. MLS 201200912
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Authentic and exquisite 2BR, 2BA, 2,287 sq ft mostly adobe main residence circa 1920+ with formal living room, dining room and kitchen overlooking a wonderful portal and lush gardens, updated with care and graced with a handsome master suite, 4 fireplaces, alcoves and nichos plus a free-standing 1BR, 1BA, 1,200 sq ft guest house with kiva circa 2005, nestled in an incomparable Eastside setting.
Southeast–Architect Robert Zachry’s stunning design achieves it all; showcasing the dramatic NM landscape while creating an elegant, light-filled dwelling that celebrates art and the art of living. The 4,215 sq ft, 3BR, 3BA home with media/den and gourmet kitchen is graced with complex, simple lines, steel accents, walls of glass and portales that look to views in 3 directions. MLS 201202430
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Large 3,300 sq ft main house, plus 1,500 sq ft guest home, close to Plaza. The split level main house is great for entertaining with open living room, dining and large chef’s kitchen with granite countertops, spacious outdoor deck, sumptuous master suite plus 2 additional bed/baths. Guest house offers master suite, 2nd bed/bath, living and dining room plus spacious kitchen. MLS# 201202243 41 BLUESTEM DRIVE
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A beautiful, spacious, single level, Northwest home with fantastic views located in the gated community of Colinas Verdes, with three bedrooms, three baths, plus a study, large open kitchen with fireplace, lots of natural light, garden courtyard entry, great patios, wonderful gardens, and an oversized three-car garage. Great views all around! MLS# 201102623
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TESSERA LOTS LOTS STARTING AT $49,000 A modern sustainable community in Northwest Santa Fe and close to downtown. Amenities include sensible design guidelines, protective covenants, paved streets, city water and sewer, and broadband via cable or DSL. Expansive mountain views and maximum solar exposure. MLS# 201200851
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173 CHISHOLM TRAIL $1,620,000 Located off Old Santa Fe Trail, on almost 7 acres. Beautifully sculpted contemporary Santa Fe lines, open kitchen, cherry butcher-block island countertop. Spacious, 4BR plus media room/ fifth BR. Light, sunny open floor plan with fireplaces, high ceilings, privacy, grand views and guest house. MLS# 201202244
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89 AVENIDA ALDEA $489,000 This sophisticated custom home features 3BR, 2 1/2BA with stunning Sangre de Cristo views, granite countertops, vigas and beams, and an intimate outdoor kiva fireplace outside of the master bedroom. This home has 2,180 sq ft of living space on one level with attached 2-car garage. On .16 acre in Aldea. MLS# 201201993
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208 WILLIAMS STREET $695,000 Exceptional Territoria-style 2 bedroom, 2 bath home just minutes to the Santa Fe Historic Plaza. Custom finishes and hardwood floors throughout. A wraparound portal looks out to the landscaped garden and sunset views. Gated entry, coyote fence and wall surround offers plenty of privacy. MLS# 201202628
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38-A KACHINA ROAD $369,000 Spacious, sunny home on almost 7 acres with big mountain views. The house features an open, single level floor plan, 10 ft ceilings with vigas and beams in living areas and master bedroom, and brick floors throughout. Passive solar design features include a pellet stove and a southern orientation. Horses allowed. MLS# 201202291
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6-7 CALLE ANDREITA $595,000 Traditional Northern New Mexico home located in Nambe and bordered by Pojoaque Pueblo. Fabulous views and lush gardens which include towering Ponderosas as well as a substantial orchard. Very private. Surface water rights and second well contribute to the maintenance of the beautiful park-like setting. MLS# 201202630
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$875,000
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xceptionally well located Northside home with spectacular unobstructed Sangre de Cristo views. A well thought out floor plan for gracious living plus an oversized portal with plenty of space for alfresco dining and a large sitting area for mountain viewing. The house features very high ceilings and beams throughout most of the house, brick floors and radiant heat. The living room, family room and master bedroom all enjoy the views. The kitchen is a cook’s dream – totally renovated with white oak custom cabinetry, top-of-the-line appliances and Caesar Stone counters. MLS# 201202053
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4 AVENIDA LA SCALA $755,000 Imaginatively recreated in a contemporary style with huge windows that capture Sangre de Cristo views. This home in Casas de San Juan consists of a spacious living and dining room with high ceilings, a master bedroom and a guest bedroom, both with elegant bathrooms, and a handsomely remodeled kitchen. A wonderful guest casita opens to a private courtyard with hot tub. MLS# 201201463
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653 CANYON ROAD, #10 $895,000 A lovely 3BR, 3BA home in the quiet and lushly landscaped Compound Condominiums steps from Canyon Road shopping and restaurants. The home features a spacious living room looking out to a private courtyard, a quaint dining area that opens to a bright kitchen, a master wing that overlooks the courtyard garden, and two guest bedrooms and baths. Large two-car garage. MLS# 201103602
56 POLMOOD FARM ROAD $2,399,000 Adjacent to National Forest in the hills above Tesuque, this spectacular compound on 15 acres is a rare and unique offering 10 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Beautiful mountain and valley views capture your complete attention from both the 5,301 square foot main house and a 1,735 guest house with attached studio. MLS# 201201028
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Homebuilding is not dead in Santa Fe By Paul Weideman
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he financial crash has had a devastating impact on the building industry, but in July 2012 things seem to be picking up significantly. Just look at what Anthony Montoya is doing at Vistas Bonitas. He’s overseeing the construction of 71 new houses in the subdivision located south of Rufina Street, about a half mile west of Lopez Lane. “We had the first open house on February 14 and we have nearly 20 under contract,” he said. The one- and two-story homes are being built by Infinite Ambitions LLC, Santa Fe, for owner Nicholas Montoya. Prices are from $185,000 to $205,000. Features Anthony Montoya pointed out inside a threebedroom, two story house included granite countertops in the kitchen and bathroom, tile floors, and a radon-venting system. The garages are fully insulated; they’re using plastic mesh under stucco to prevent cracking; thick insulation in the 2x6 frame construction for a low HERS rating; and long-lasting clay-tile roofs. According to the Vistas Bonitas marketing materials, a single-story Taos model is $185,000 and you need about 7 percent ($12,729) to close, and your monthly payments will be just $839. For the two-story Pecos model, closing costs amount to $14,799 for monthly payments of a little over $884. These are for conventional 30-year, fixed-rate loans through Community Bank; FHA loans are also available to qualifying buyers. Looking at established subdivisions, Patrick Thomas, qualifying broker for Rancho Viejo Properties LLC, said there are now four homes being built by Estancia Homes LLC in the La Entrada neighborhood of Rancho Viejo. “Then we have four more we’re ready to get permits for. Things have definitely picked up for us,” he said. Univest, the new owner, is spending over $600,000 on landscaping for La Entrada, which has seen 117 sales so far. Homes there range from 1,316 square feet to about 2,800 square feet, priced from $219,000 to about $385,000. Rancho Viejo, where more than a thousand homes were built since sales opened in 1998, has gone in for only about 15 building permits in the last year. At La Pradera, another large, south-side development, the number was 22, and developer John McCarthy, La Nueva Querencia, and builder Joe Boyden plan on going in for another 16 permits soon. “Right now we have a three-bedroom home at 1,308 square feet for $229,900 and we go up to 1,856 square feet for $349,000; that’s the one that won the Parade of Homes last year for Best Design Under $500,000,” McCarthy said. “We also have a program with The Housing Trust, some really good soft seconds at La Pradera, for buyers that qualify.” In town, Chapman Homes recently sold both of its model homes in The Plazas at Pecos Trail and has four lots left there. Prices range from $485,000 to about $695,000. “We also just finished a new, custom-built, presold house in Piñon Bluffs [north of Zocalo] and we’re getting ready to start on another,” Beverly Chapman told Home. “Those
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One of the many homes under construction at Vistas Bonitas
A streetscape at Old Las Vegas Place by Homewise
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are about $700,000. And we will do two in Las Campanas that will be closer to $800,000.” The land for a new Chapman project called Casas Bonitas, 49 lots on eight acres off Rufina Street, she said is “just sitting there, because the banks won’t loan us any money to do the development.” In the massive southside Tierra Contenta development, The Housing Trust is planning a 24-lot subdivision off of Plaza Central. James Hicks of the Tierra Contenta Corporation said approvals are in process for a commercial center at N.M. 599, where the state will build an overpass and intersection with an extension of Jaguar Drive. “We have two subdivisions, about 20 lots each, in there, one for The Housing Trust and the other for Habitat for Humanity.” Homewise is almost one third into its Rincon del Sol project in Tierra Contenta. Development manager Rob Gibbs said there are 38 lots and 11 have sold so far. The organization plans to get going on another project called Las Palomas there this fall. The 50-home Homewise development Old Las Vegas
Place has only four houses left. Construction is winding up on the final house there. And at Piñon Ridge in Las Estrellas on the north side of SantaFe, Homewise has 11 presales. “That’s 39 lots and we’re building the model home now, which will be ready for the Parade of Homes in August,” Gibbs said. Also in Tierra Contenta, the Santa Fe chapter of Habitat for Humanity is busy near the west end of Jaguar Drive. “That’s El Nido, an eight-townhouse project,” said Keith Williams, Habitat’s finance director. “We have four under construction and we hope to have the second four completed next spring.” Centex Homes, a division of the nation’s largest homebuilder, Pulte Homes, secured more than 80 building permits for Santa Fe projects during the past year. The two it’s working on at present are Colores del Sol, near South Meadows Road and Rufina Street; and Villa Sonata, off Governor Miles Road. “For Colores del Sol, the buildout is about 200 units and we have about 60 houses left,” said general sales manager Wade Messenger. “They range from $179,000 for 900 square feet to about $220,000 for 1,900 feet. Then at Villa Sonata we’re doing about 130 houses, prices $230,000 to $320,000 for between 1,500 and 2,500 square feet.” Groundbreaking for the Plaza Bonita development at the corner of Galisteo and San Mateo streets was held in 2006 and it has been moving ahead, slowly, with 40 of the planned 65 houses still to build. “Interest seems to have picked back up,” said Aaron Borrego, listing broker with Borrego Construction Inc. “We’ve put about five houses under contract in the last couple months.” They start at $329,000 for a house of about 1,325 square feet. Condominiums began selling in 2002 at the Ricardo Legorreta-designed Zocalo project. Moo Thorpe, Sotheby’s International Realty, reports, “Everything is on hold. We’re just waiting for more momentum in the market. “We just have two units left that we’re marketing for the developer that have high ceilings, two bedrooms, and are very stylish. They’re about 1,108 square feet and are marketed for $225,000.” The buildout figure at Zocalo is 325 and about 190 have been completed to date. South of Eldorado, developer Mary Ann Stickler and builder E.J. Jennings are plugging along at the 29lot Rancho San Lucas. For the past few years, they’ve been taking turns building a spec home and a presold for someone who saw the spec home and wanted one like it. His homes are what Stickler described as “soft contemporary” design. Jennings was set to begin on the 10th house there this month. “It will be about 2,200 square feet and under $450,000,” said Pam Preson of Barker Realty. “And Mary Anne is coming back into building after a five-year hiatus. She will do a spec house in Rancho San Lucas, more of a classic Santa Fe style with all high-end finishes. This will be 2,200 square feet and priced at $535,000. It should be ready in September.
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Property management: a few tips Now that you have an investment property, how does it begin to earn money? Real estate may sound like passive income, but managing property requires time and money. Cleaning, repairs, and improvements may be needed before marketing begins. Tenants must be screenewople, contacts in the professional trades, and accounting and collections professionals. You may prefer to hire a property management firm which can handle all aspects of your investment, including soliciting and screening tenants. Property management firms can also be very convenient at tax time by providing accounting statements that detail income and expenses. Of course these services come at a cost and must be factored in. Fees vary, based on the scope and quality of the services provided and by location, property type, condition of the property,
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or the number of units or homes under contract. Some charge flat rates while others ask for a percent of rental income. When evaluating property management firms, make sure you’re conducting a true apples-to-apples comparison. Some companies, for example, include administrative services in their management fees while others tack this on separately. Leasing fees (the cost of finding and screening a tenant) may also be a separate service. But some investors prefer to have it included in a general management fee on the rationale that it creates a stronger incentive for a property management firm to find long-term tenants. A good tenant who pays the rent on time, takes care of the property, and renews the lease one or more years is ideal. Investors understandably feel a sense of urgency to fill vacancies. But failing to carefully screen prospective
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tenants can trigger much bigger problems than a small delay in generating rental income. Tensions with a deadbeat tenant could lead to property damage and, in some cases, eviction difficulties. How to screen tenants? The most important steps are talking to prior landlords, verifying their current income, conducting a criminal background and evictions check, and doing a credit report. You may be interested in using MySmartMove.com, a web-based service from TransUnion that provides credit and criminal background information. Landlords initiate the screening process, determining who pays the fee (either $25 or $30, depending on the depth of the reporting), then an online application is e-mailed to the prospective tenant. Whatever path you choose in managing your property, be assured that your real-estate investment impacts families, communities, small businesses and the
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105 AVENIDA ALDEA
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$499,000
Contemporary Santa Fe-style home with gorgeous finishes, light open spaces, and mountain views. Built in 2010, this striking residence features plaster walls, custom viga-beam and herringbone wood ceilings, tile, travertine, and wood flooring, eye-catching doors, 2 kiva fireplaces, and 3 walled outdoor living areas. MLS# 201104741 105AvenidaAldea.com
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1833 ARROYO CHAMISO
$455,000
This comfortable three bedroom residence on one acre in the Sol y Lomas/Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood is in very nice condition and has wonderful living spaces indoors and out. Walled and beautifully landscaped yard with portal, newer roof and boiler, new stucco. On 1 acre near the hospital. MLS# 201104915 1833ArroyoChamiso.com
322 MAGDALENA ROAD, #6 $649,000
This Pied a Terre with the utmost in Santa Fe Style is two blocks from the Historic Plaza! Designed by Blaine Young and built by Sharon Woods, this 2BR, 2.5BA residence in the beautiful Magdalena Compound has an elegant yet comfortable feeling. Extra thick adobe walls, brick and hardwood flooring, gorgeous kitchen, and lovely bathrooms. MLS# 201201992 322Magdalena.com
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Large Sunlit Hills home on 5.25 acres features gorgeous gardens and is highlighted by a fabulous landscaped backyard with a sparkling swimming pool! The den and dining room both open to a patio and inviting portal leading to the splendid pool with built-in hot tub. Remodeled kitchen and wonderful views over the City to the Jemez Mountains. MLS# 201202408 31CaminoPacifico.com
680 GARCIA STREET
$1,800,000
Adobe residence on one acre in the Historic Eastside not far from the Plaza and Museum Hill was originally built in the 1930’s and has grown over the years to a 4BR, 5BA, 5,600 sq ft home with 5 fireplaces plus an indoor swimming pool in a 1,570 sq ft heated room. Enjoy wonderful outdoor living with a fabulous portal and walled garden. 680GarciaStreet.com
616-B PASEO DE LA LOMA
$659,000
Rare offering downtown a few blocks from the Plaza with Amazing Views! Spectacular city lights, and remarkable vistas over Santa Fe to the Sandia and Ortiz Mountains, as well as gorgeous views of the Sangre de Cristos! Relax in this 2BR, 2BA residence with bountiful light in an open-concept living room, kitchen, and dining room/sunroom. MLS# 201201987 616PaseoDeLaLoma.com
$795,000
An absolutely stunning adobe home in Apache Canyon, this fabulous residence is really a treat! Experience elegant living in a wonderful setting on 8 acres with picturesque views of Apache Canyon over the Galisteo Creek. Over $240,000 in thoughtful and gorgeous improvements have been added. 20 minutes to the Plaza. MLS# 201201017 12ValenciaRanch.com
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42 SAN SEBASTIAN ROAD
$895,000
A superb and classic example of Pueblo Revival architecture, this circa early 1900’s hacienda has been completely refurbished and remodeled in 2007. Thick adobe walls, 6 fireplaces, gorgeous flagstone floors and stone baseboards, plaster walls, traditional viga/split cedar latilla ceilings, and a big portal. Huge art studio with bedroom and full bath. MLS# 201201747 42SanSebastian.com
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954 CERRO DE LA PAZ
$3,795,000
Elegant Estate with stunning views on 12.5 gated acres near the Plaza comprised of an impeccable residence built by Doug McDowell in 2005 with superb finishes, 11 fireplaces, 8 baths including dual master baths, fabulous kitchen, 3,000 sq ft of portales, 1BR guest casita, and gorgeous swimming pool with cabana and bath. MLS# 201005922 954CerroDeLaPaz.com
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$1,650,000
310 DELGADO STREET
$1,200,000
611-C ALARID STREET
$439,000
A fabulous home in coveted Los Miradores, featuring an expansive living room with soaring 20' ceilings and 2 fireplaces, which flows seamlessly into a formal dining area. Includes 4BR suites. #201201016
Steps from Canyon Road, the perfect pied-a-terre with an open concept 1BR main house plus a fully equipped 1BR guest house. Plaster walls, beams & vigas, gardens, courtyards, off-street parking. #201102937
Walk to Railyard, Whole Foods, Farmer’s Market and numerous shops and restaurants. Metro Compound 2BR, 2BA contemporary condo designed by Trey Jordan with Sangre de Cristo views. #201103945
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This double adobe masterpiece by respected architect/inventor/artist Bill Lumpkins offers a unique opportunity to own an excellent example of Pueblo Revival architecture, in a private 5-acre setting. #201104845
$1,750,000
Eastside Perfection. Completely remodeled 3BR, 3BA with ease of living on one level. Features a chef’s kitchen and 1BR, 1BA on the lower level with separate outside stairs and morning kitchen. #201004044
1170-B CAMINO SAN ACACIO
$825,000
693 GONZALES ROAD
$739,000
601 PINON DRIVE
$559,000
24 SAN RAFAEL DRIVE
$875,000
LOT 2-A LAS DOS III
$750,000
Walk to the Plaza from this in-town house with views. Home is located on large lot with privacy wall creating a beautiful entry courtyard and off-street parking out front. #201105765
It’s all about the views. Dramatic views surround this sunny and spacious home with a lush entry courtyard and spectacular living room. Private and very special. #201102585
Walk to the Plaza from this remodeled 2BR, 2BA adobe. Flagstone, stained concrete and wood floors, high ceilings in living room, chef's kitchen, plaster walls. Walled yard. #201102567
Four generations have lovingly maintained and appreciated the rugged beauty of this irreplaceable property in Las Dos. Originally homesteaded in 1930. Panoramic views. #201104811
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103 CATRON STREET #7 $859,000 Best location in El Corazon de Santa Fe and one of the few 3 bedrooms in the development. Classic finishes include diamond plaster walls, vigas, marble countertops. MLS# 201200054
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48 PASEO VISTA $485,000 Hilltop home with magnificent expansive southern and western views. Lots of light throughout, 2-story living room, 3BR upstairs and 1BR downstairs. MLS# 201105338
223 SPRUCE STREET
1496 WILDERNESS GATE $1,795,000 Magnificent estate is on five acres amongst tall Ponderosas located just past the entrance to Wilderness Gate. This expansive 3 to 4BR adobe home has grand spacious rooms accented with warm finishes creating a lovely home environment. The exquisite formal dining room features a Mediterranean dome brick Boveda style ceiling. Additional features are aged multi-hued oak floors, plaster walls throughout. Nine fireplaces (grand shepherd’s style in living room), bancos and wonderful architectural details. Fully super charming, self contained, one bedroom guest house with kitchen. Plus incredible city lights and sunset views. Now being offered for approximately $200 per sq ft! MLS# 201200467
$449,500 29 PASEO DEL COYOTE
A tremendous home, on a lovely lot, in a great subdivision. At the top of the cul-de-sac, discover this better than Stamm built home. The original 3BR, 2BA home now has an added master suite, sunroom with views and updated kitchen. #201202335
$795,000
Enjoy Peace and Tranquility: This lovely 4BR, 3BA home boasts 3,200 sq ft of soaring ceilings, exquisitely landscaped courtyard, and chef’s kitchen with thoughtful design and finishes. 3-car garage, evaporative coolers, and peaceful setting. #201202405
615 BISHOPS LODGE, UNIT #6 $325,000 Great vacation or second home. This two bedroom, three bath, 1,472 square foot condo is just blocks from the Plaza and Fort Marcy. Fully furnished. Will need short term rental permit. MLS# 201201853
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858 MAGEE LANE
$599,000
Over 2,300 sq ft featuring master with fireplace, single level, split floorplan, and extra hobby room. Clerestory hallway that shines natural light on the adobe accent wall. Extensive landscaping. #201201346
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Extraordinary Views! Over 4,000 square feet of remodeled house and guest house. Incredibly quiet and private with a cozy pool, 3-car garage, and lots of exterior entertainment space. #201104212
231 Washington Avenue • 505.988.2533
610 RIO GRANDE/605 GRIFFIN
$575,000
Casa Rio Grande welcomes you with an expansive enclosed brick courtyard with water feature. The charming 2BR, 2BA main living area is 1,200 sq ft and boasts vigas and beams and hardwood floors. #201202202
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401 OLD TAOS HIGHWAY
$4,200,000
A rare opportunity to own a Santa Fe landmark! The Ghost Ranch Conference Center is now available for reimagining and reinventing. The real estate includes 2.521 acres and 31,940 square feet of buildings connected by corridors. MLS# 201104332
612 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL, A
1150 CANYON ROAD
$1,995,000
14 ARROYO CUYAMUNGUE
$1,100,000
The Triangle Inn. Wonderful bed and breakfast inn property. Five distinct casitas ranging from cozy studios to a large two bedroom house. Main house is approximately 4,000 sq ft. Charming adobe living in a rural and convenient location. MLS# 201105233
The Manderfield School, historically designated. Original structure was built in the Territorial Revival style by John Gaw Meem in 1927. The zoning is R-5 and is perfect for a residential compound with common artist studios. MLS# 201200570
Colorful and unique 3-story, mixed-use opportunity. C2 zoning allows commercial and residential uses. Ground floor is configured as commercial offices, upper floors are configured as 1 bedroom residential loft over an open space living area. MLS# 201201654
1918 HOPEWELL STREET, A
$485,000
Colorful and unique! This impeccably maintained live-work condo is in the Pacheco Triangle neighborhood. C2 zoning allows commercial or residential use. Great for artists, professionals and those who want to live upstairs and work downstairs. MLS# 201200069
1918 HOPEWELL STREET, B
$269,000
2953 CALLE DE OVEJAS
$275,000
706-708 EAST PALACE AVENUE
$690,000
$795,000
This historic adobe compound was built circa 1910 and remodeled in 2001 by acclaimed local architect Eric Enfield. This is an exceptionally well-finished and updated commercial or residential condo on the historic Old Santa Fe Trail. MLS# 201103198
RESIDENTIAL OFFERINGS
1206 GALISTEO STREET
$475,000
Excellent location. This is a recently updated and well maintained 2 level home with 3BR, 2BA in 1,937 sq ft. In the desirable South Capital neighborhood. MLS# 201201696
Great home on a corner lot. Well maintained with 2BR and a study that could be a 3rd BR, plus a sunroom with high ceilings. Light and bright 1,609 sq ft open floor plan. MLS# 201201701
4-unit fully rented income property in the heart of Santa Fe’s Eastside. Each unit open to a portal facing a common shaded courtyard. Each unit has its own private yard. MLS# 201100168
TAI BIXBY CCIM 505.577.3524 tai.bixby@sothebyshomes.com 2508 ROSINA STREET
$257,000
Nice adobe home in Casa Alegre with 3 bedroom and 2 baths, large wood stove, hardwood floors under carpet and a large shed. The yard is walled and fenced for privacy and there is plenty of parking on this 0.2 acre lot. MLS# 201104585
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$775,000
Foreclosure investment opportunity! 7 unit multi-family income property consists of 3 freestanding homes and two duplexes on 6 acres. Conveniently located near I-25 and Old Pecos Trail. MLS# 201201315
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707 EAST PALACE AVENUE, #7
$575,000
La Vereda home near the Plaza, in wonderful condition. Lovely Santa Fe details include vigas and beams, a kiva Heatalator fireplace, a south-facing patio with fireplace, and a delightful upper deck off the master. 2BR, 2BA. MLS# 201201955
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36 RAVEN RAVINE
$649,900
Long before Las Campanas, this 3,700 square foot old adobe house and 1,200 square foot guest casita sat on five acres of quiet and great views, which it still enjoys in its wonderful location. MLS# 201200381
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$675,000
Poetic adobe handcrafted home that is a fusion of craftsman/ Asian/southwest design, includes a studio, office/guest house and heated garage perched above the Lower La Cienega Valley on almost four fenced and gated, well watered acres. MLS# 201202750
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$385,000
Charmingly authentic 1924 adobe near the Railyard and the Plaza is a special treasure, with 4 fireplaces, wonderful viga, beam and latilla ceilings and plank wood and tile floors. Two or three bedroom, 1,668 sq ft South Capital home. MLS# 201202741
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$610,000 2 WILDFLOWER WAY
Views and wonderful seclusion from this sweet two bedroom Tierra Del Oro home while just minutes from town. High ceilings with vigas and latillas, brick floors and open concept living/dining areas. MLS# 201201444
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9-B PASEO DEL PAJARO $747,500
NW home featuring Sangre de Cristo views for enjoying summer in true Santa Fe style. Deep portales and outdoor fireplaces expand living and entertaining areas. Oversized kitchen, well appointed dining area, and great room with bar and wine fridge. Hardwood floors, oversized master with gas fireplace, private patio, and a huge walk-in closet. 3-car garage! #201202301
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his spring, the editors of Realtor Magazine announced that Barker Realty’s Warren R. Sacks was named to the “30 Under 30” Class of 2012. Sacks, who has been with Barker Realty for seven years and is currently vice president, was among those recognized for excellence in the categories of business management, leadership, sales, or community service. He sits on the Santa Fe Association of Realtors board of directors and is an alternate on the Realtors Association of New Mexico board. He was previously also on the local board for Big Brothers Big Sisters. Barker Realty president David A. Barker mentioned Sacks’ “fighting spirit” in comments about the honor in Realtor Magazine, the official magazine of the National Association of Realtors. “The downturn in the real estate market brought out the best in him. Warren’s leadership contributed substantially to Barker Realty’s more than doubling their sales over the past two years.” Home|Santa Fe Real Estate Guide interviewed Sacks at the company’s headquarters in the Santa Fe Railyard. These are tough times. They are. Every deal we see is challenged. Now that we’re starting to see some improvement in the market, we see buyers thinking they’re going to get everything they want, and sellers are holding firm. The dynamics are fascinating. For a year or two after the crash, brokers were complaining that sellers had unrealistic prices. Now they’ve made those adjusments and they don’t think they need to come down further. Is that still a problem? Well, believe it or not, 9 percent of sellers still reduce their prices every two weeks. The numbers we’ve been most focused on recently are for inventory. There’s around 1,400 homes for sale in Santa Fe County and it was over 2,600 five years ago. That’s a real positive. Let’s talk about you. Where you were born and raised? Here in Santa Fe. I’m a Santa Fe High School alum and then I graduated from Elon University in North Carolina. Why there? At 18, I wanted to get as far away as possible. What was your major? It was history, but I tell people I got a major in partying and a minor in history. And your path to Barker? Ten days after I graduated, I came to interview here with David and Lisa. I showed up in my nice coat and tie and they said you look very professional, but we need you in jeans and a T-shirt. I spent my first two weeks here cleaning out the basement. That’s what they hired me for. Then I was receptionist for two or three months before I got my real-estate license. 22
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able to go to Africa on safari and the year before that I was in Asia. I love having real adventures, with no blinking cell phone, in places that are not as developed. Where did you go in Africa? Botswana, but I did do a bungee jump at Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe: a 333-foot freefall. That’s insane. I’m all about adventure and being uncomfortable. It’s how far can you push yourself, personally and professionally, what’s possible versus what in your mind you tell yourself is possible. I guess I’m traditional and at the same time very untraditional. We try to think outside of the box and try not to let the industry dictate what can be done. We have a continuing problem in our banks, including not allowing for a perhaps better situation in Santa Fe. Lending tightened and there has been no loosening at all, although I think Century Bank, Los Alamos National Bank, New Mexico Bank & Trust, the local institutions, are a lot more reasonable. It’s the giants out there, which don’t have an intimate knowledge of Santa Fe, that are dictating things. Also I think our credit unions have more flexibility than anyone else. They’re an underutilized asset. It’s hard. Anytime the rates bottom again, there’s PHOTO BY PAUL WEIDEMAN a refi boom and applications flood the market. That I partnered with Artie Garcia for about 18 months. I spike logjams everything and it makes purchases represented The Alameda condominiums, heading up our harder, even though it’s a positive thing that people can get team with Robin Zollinger and Artie. I started helping such a wonderful deal. David a lot more on the day-to-day management, the What’s your forecast for the second half of 2012? operations, and where he wanted to take the company. In I’m very optimistic. I think we’re seeing a lot more buyer the spring of 2008, he promoted me to vice president. Then urgency, an increase in consumer confidence, and wellit was that fall when the world changed. priced homes that hit the market and sell in a day, a week, You said “where he wanted to take the company.” What a month. were the options? But we do have a presidential election coming up. I’m I think it was sell, merge, or re-invent, and we clearly cautiously optimistic. When the political rhetoric gets went with the re-invent option. We became a very agentgoing, will that hurt consumer confidence? We want to centric culture, where we really tried to focus on listening focus on the positive, but in the back of our mind we have to what our agents want, what they needed to be successful: to be prepared for a possible slowdown later this year. the education and personal development and professional And we have this shadow inventory now: foreclosures development that they needed and wanted to help us move and short sales. There’s going to be more distressed forward. properties hitting the market than people want to Technology was more important? acknowledge. Last year 24 percent of sales were distressed Everything is cloud-based, and we have been heavily and this year it will be more like 28 to 30 percent. That focused on that, so we have to have a much stronger web presents a problem for equity sellers, especially when there presence to reach out to the consumer and to speak to are distressed properties on the market nearby that may be them in a way where they contact our agents. We really try priced much lower. to base all our technologies on the consumer. But some of those homes have been sitting without Last Friday we had a client-appreciation party. Lisa maintenance for years. [Barker] calls it the Barkeroo Ball. We had tons of past We encourage all of our clients to be more thorough than clients and it was a chance to let them know from a local ever on inspections so they know what they’re buying. Our perspective how much we appreciate who they are and people have to be so much more skilled and really look at their loyalty to us. the details. David and I are relentless, probably obnoxiously What do you enjoy in your off hours? relentless, with our people about understanding the market I love the outdoors, including snowboarding here in and explaining the market to their clients. the winter. I love travel. Last year I was fortunate to be
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600 Armenta St. - Museum Hill Beauty Behind gated walls a visual pleasure awaits the discriminating buyer. OPEN SUNDAY JULY 1st, 1:00-3:00PM
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This beautifully designed and built home is nestled among pinons and ponderosa on 1.25 acres, and borders a natural arroyo / nature trail perfect for lovely daily walks. Built in 2006, the home is 2BR, 2BA, 1200 sq ft, and boasts diamond finish plaster walls, dramatic beamed ceilings with skylights, tinted concrete floors with radiant heat, and a spacious, brick-lined portal overlooking the arroyo. Lovely two-sided wood-burning fireplace that is enjoyed from the kitchen/dining and living room. Lots of natural light and privacy. Nicely located between Harry’s Roadhouse and Bobcat Bite. MLS# 201201895
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Walk to the Plaza 317 Magdalena You can’t get any closer to The Plaza! This authentic Santa Fe adobe is the real Santa Fe experience. Two mastersuites, high ceilings with vigas and latillas, kiva fireplaces, brick flooring with radiant heat, skylights and French doors that lead to an incredibly private large shaded courtyard. While this property would make a wonderful residence, it is also a completely furnished, turnkey property that has a great rental history and short-term rental permit.
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34 GOODNIGHT TRAIL. Gorgeous, contemporary Pueblo-style home in La Tierra Nueva. Completely renovated and remodeled by Wolf Corp., this 4 bedroom adobe home on 10.35 acres is loaded with details: American Clay wall finishes, custom cabinetry, built-in bookshelves, skylights, vigas and coved ceilings, window coverings, custom art lighting, and plenty of storage throughout (including a large walk-in closet in the master suite). The gourmet kitchen is equipped with state-of-the-art appliances, including an induction stove top. Beautifully landscaped with two walled and landscaped courtyards. MLS #201103432 $1,875,000 Clara L. Dougherty • 505.690 .0471 • claradough@gmail.com
104 CAMINO CHUPADERO. Resting on 7+ acres of land, this wonderful ranchito has 3 wells, 2 ponds, acequia rights, 3 pastures and mature trees, all bordering the Chupadero River. The 3 bedroom double adobe is sophisticated and understated with traditional hand-plastered walls, cathedral ceilings, and brick and oak floors. The compound has a swimming pool and large spa, an equipment garage with office, a double garage, a freestanding chicken coop and an incredible horse facility that includes a well-equipped barn with 4 stalls and runs, heated tack room, half bath, and separate loafing shed and round pen. MLS #201201920 $1,495,000 Jennifer Tomes • 505.690 .6477 • jentomes@me.com
214 MESA ENCANTADO. Completely remodeled in 2010, this beautiful, fully furnished and equipped condo in Pueblo Encantado offers spectacular sunset views over the Jemez Mountains from the highest point in the complex. All new kitchen appliances, HVAC, laundry, and water heater are just a few of the wonderful features. The spacious master bedroom has a kiva fireplace and redesigned master bath. A private guest bedroom also has a fully renovated bath. There are excellent closet and storage spaces, including cedar storage under the banco. Wonderful walking and hiking trail on the HOA grounds, pool, full time manager, and a groundskeeper. A well-maintained condo community in a natural setting. MLS #201202461 $365,000 Clara L. Dougherty • 505.690 .0471 • claradough@gmail.com
1445 NEVADO RIDGE. Nestled among the pine trees of The Santa Fe Summit North is this dramatic contemporary, two-story,3 bedroom, 21/2 bath home. A stunning spiral staircase sets the stage for the inviting and open floorplan. Expertly sited, each room takes advantage of the views from the expansive windows that invite the outside in. The elegant use of natural light highlights the natural finishes and built-in cabinets. The living room has a magnificant treetop view, fireplace and wetbar. On the lower level is an office/library, a spacious master suite with walk-in closets, sitting area, full bath, and ground level forest fiews filled with wildlife. A little bit of peacefulness and just 10 minutes from the Plaza. MLS #201200947 $940,000 Clara L. Dougherty • 505.690 .0471 • claradough@gmail.com
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16 N. CAMINO DON CARLOS. This custom designed home incorporates both traditional Southwestern and contemporary design elements. The 3 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath main house features a massive great room with 18+ foot ceilings, vigas, fireplace and spiral staircase leading to a loft. The flexible floor plan also includes a formal dining room, gourmet eat-in kitchen with stainless steel appliances and kiva fireplace, family room/den, antique doors, flagstone floors and beautiful accent tile work, plus a detached 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom guest casita. Additionally there is an attached 2-car garage plus a detached 2-car garage with additional storage and views galore. $897,500 Clara L. Dougherty • 505.690 .0471 • claradough@gmail.com
211 ROSARIO #5. A beautifully maintained two-story condominium close to the Plaza and downtown Santa Fe. A bright, open floor plan highlights this condominium which is graciously appointed with kiva fireplace, vigas, saltillo floors, divided light windows and a private landscaped courtyard. With 2 bedrooms and 11/2 baths this home can serve as the perfect full-time residence, pied-a-terre or as a rental property. Many desired features include: gas cooking, washer and dryer, radiant floor heating, security system, and a one car garage plus additional communal parking. Worth noting is the property has demonstrated a consistent rental history. MLS #201201655 $339,000 Jennifer Tomes • 505.690 .6477 • jentomes@me.com
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ESPAÑOLA - Country living in the City. This 3 BR, 1 BA home sits on .59 acre, 1998 sq. ft., features flagstone, carpet and tile floors. Beams in some rooms, wood stove, sun room, propanel roof, detached garage/ workshop, several out buildings. Water rights to water incredibly beautiful landscape, private well, city utilities, basement area and numerous features. $250,000 ABIQUIU - Adobe home on the Chama River, featuring 3 BR, 2 BA, 2550 sq. ft., 4 kiva fireplaces, nichos, tile & wood flooring, vigas, large south windows, views of the river, spiral staircase with Pedernal views, large cottonwood trees, natural landscape, detached garage/ workshop, own well and septic, many, more features. A Must See!! 27.610 acres $500,000
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the Queen looks younger than Beatle Paul!
Tori holds British flags to ensure she won’t be ejected from the ship during the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Jim DeVille is back home in Sotheby’s arms
Donna (left) is thrilled to be working once again with her old friend, Jeanne (right)
Bonnie (left) thinks her husband Ed’s new vocation (ordained minister) brings another dimension of happiness to their lives. Ed’s gonna write a new poem about the joys of marryin’ folks.
Darlings, Wednesday is Independence Day, and I usually look forward to shooting off at least a few bottle rockets, but this year’s ferocious fires have certainly dampened my desire. (Don’t misunderstand me, Cream Puffs, I still have desire in my heart for other dangerous activities, like wearing my heart on my sleeve, or putting my foot in my mouth, but this season playing with fire is off limits.) I have some friends whose house was counted in the 225 homes destroyed by the Little Bear Fire that charred 59 square miles outside of Ruidoso. I don’t know any of the trout personally, but I do know that thousands of them are being relocated from their streams in the Gila to a fish hatchery in Northern New Mexico in an effort to save them from the damaging aftereffects of the raging fire in the Gila Wilderness. These are very sobering events leading into a dry summer. So... my advice to my Little Firecrackers this holiday: skip the fireworks and enjoy the day for its original intent, a day celebrating the approval of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Speaking of England (and our independence), where were you during the four-day celebration of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee? While I was watching the celebration unfold on the TV in my living room, my friend, Tori Warner Shepard (City Different Realty) was watching with her husband, David, and friends on a British ship embarking on a two-week Baltic Cruise. Kittens, I think their TV screen was bigger than mine. (And I’m so embarrassed that I don’t have a Media Room.) Anyway, while watching one particular shot of the Queen smiling at the audience with the entire cast of the Diamond Jubilee Concert behind her, both Tori and I couldn’t help but notice that the
Queen, at 86, seems to look younger than Paul McCartney, at 70. Here’s another age and celebrity thing (while we’re on the subject). Maybe it’s just me, but I’m thinking that Madonna is maybe too old and sinewy (enough yoga and macrobiotics already!) to be flashing her old and rather uninteresting right breast on a stage in Turkey, of all places. I don’t think she understands that she once was edgy, but that was a long time ago. As the song says, “That was yesterday...and yesterday’s gone.” Back to today and speaking locally instead of globally, Jim DeVille (formerly Barker Realty) has returned to Sotheby’s. I caught up with him when he and his partner, Scott Roby, were checking on a gigantic redesign/remodel project in Las Campanas that Scott is doing. (I say gigantic, but I know that size is relative, so if you want to know exactly how big, Possums, give Scott a call.) Jim said he had a great time at Barker Realty, but he’s glad to “be home.” This time, he’s at the Sotheby’s Washington Ave. office, which makes me realize his motivation: he missed the Santacafé. After an almost 18-year hiatus, Jeanne Boyles has returned to the world of real estate and is working with her friend, Donna, at Donna Elena Saiz Real Estate Group. The people at The Santa Fe Opera (where Jeanne was the housing manager, etc. - a very big etc. - for many years) cried when she left, and they’ve probably had to hire at least three people to take her place. Jeanne, who lives near Shidoni Foundry in Tesuque, moved here in 1970 and met her husband, Norman, at a party at the late but legendary Winnie Beasley’s Tesuque home, where Winnie was entertaining her guests by playing a lowdown style of music on her “gutbucket.” (Winnie was a multitalented, eccentric character, and those,
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my friends, were the days.) Jeanne and her six siblings grew up in what was once the country home of Fanny Brice in Huntington, Long Island. Cornflowers, I tell you this so that you get an understanding of whom Jeanne has been channeling all these years. She’s the entertainment wherever she goes, so the real-estate community will be thrilled to have her again. When Jeanne has time to pen her life story, it will be “My Large, Crazy Improv Life.” Here’s something I forgot to mention last month. Ed Larson (owner of the Ed Larson Art Gallery on Canyon Road across from El Farol) has added yet another title after his name. It is now Ed Larson: Folk Artist, Cowboy Poet, Father of Eight, and Ordained Minister (non-denominational). He found that performing the marriage for David Hall and Alice Seely in May was so rewarding that he’s offering a special on weddings for the whole month of July. For only one payment of $19.95 (is this an infomercial??), Ed will perform the wedding. For an additional $19.95, he will include a 6x8 original painting of the happy couple, a cowboy poem crafted just for them (to be used as the foreword in the guest book), and a homestyle recipe for good old-fashioned happiness. (Pumpkins, I must warn you that he’s been married more than once... but creative people don’t always lead by example.) So long, Sweetpeas. Until next time... Oakley Oakley can be reached at merrilypierson@me.com
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A splendor in home and garden Photos by Jane Phillips / The New Mexican unless otherwise noted
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he colorful profusion of flowering plants on this property represents an accomplishment of many years that approaches — or perhaps even embodies — the poetic. And the house is no slouch, either. Originally built in 1960 with guidance from the architectural team of John McHugh and Wayne Lloyd, it has been greatly expanded by the second owner during her three decades here. Large apricot and other mature trees shade the central landscaped area of the circle drive in front of the house. In the entry courtyard is a “river” of matte-finish, cobalt-blue glass rocks running through lush plantings. The main house, which is located in the Museum Hill area, started life at less than 2,000 square feet. Now, as the result of a series of additions, it is more than 9,000. The abode in the wintertime is warmed by multiple fireplaces. There’s even one in the foyer; the space also is graced with cutout nichos, allowing enjoyment of the art pieces therein both in the foyer and in the dining room on the other side of the wall. The elegant living room has viga ceilings, a built-in library wall, a wet bar, and a handsome, carved-wood fireplace. A garden room accessing the outdoor areas is comfortable with fireplace and a plethora of cabinets bearing Peñasco-design cutouts. The kitchen has brick-tile floors and countertops of Brazilian granite, including on the substantial island that holds a six-burner Viking cooktop. Other equipment includes a pair 30
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of Sub Zero refrigerators and a Dacor double oven. The cabinets are Wood-Mode with custom fronts by the owner, lending an easy country ambience to the food-preparation area. The master suite was designed with two bathrooms, his with walk-in tile shower, hers with oceans of counter space, a big spa tub, separate toilet room with basin, and a wet bar. A door in the master suite opens onto one of the courtyards, rampant with healthy plant specimens in an amazing variety, a few examples hostas, peonies, poppies, columbines, foxtail lilies, hollyhocks, lobelias, daylilies, delphiniums, dianthus, and roses. The mature trees include aspen, cherry, white Japanese peach, redbud, and evergreens. There are also beautiful lawn areas, an arbor of grapes and large-flowered clematis, and a dense raspberry patch. There’s even a stand of bamboo, providing canes for use as garden stakes. Everything has been planted organically and it’s all on a drip-irrigation system with timer. A stream, two ponds with waterlilies, a waterfall, and a small stepbridge comprise the major water feature near the front of the house. There are three guest outbuildings: Piñon Cottage with two bedrooms, full kitchen, and a dedicated courtyard; the more contemporary Rose Cottage; and the Barn Casita attached to stables. Horse pastures and stables were in use until recently. There are, indeed, multiple lifestyle possibilities on this 4.76-acre property. “There are two different worlds here; this one relates to Northern New Mexico ranch,” said Realtor Marilyn Foss. She and Kevin Bobolsky, both with Santa Fe Properties, are listing the Museum Hill compound for $4,450,000.
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An Eastside adobe transformation distinctive design style and carefully appointing design details was very important in collaboration with the owner of this small and efficient kitchen. Note the unique and purposeful design details: 1. The previous garden window was old, and clearly an eyesore both exterior and interior. It was replaced with a unique window that had enough depth to float potted herbs on glass shelving, creating a fresh, natural focal point at the kitchen sink. 2. Next the designer selected a shimmery glass tile to update and calm the space, bringing in a water element
and a unique play against the soft warm undertone of the diamond-plastered walls. The two materials complement each other in a unique and fun way. 3. Reclaimed barn wood was selected for open shelving to add texture, warmth and character without cluttering the space with upper cabinets. 4. Distinctive black iron brackets supporting the old barn wood became one of the biggest little details that in the end had added a bit of drama, creating an edgy contrast against the soft plaster tone without being too heavy. Design challenges such as this can be overwhelming. Seeking the support of
permits issued from mid-May to mid-June included the following:
Univest - Rancho Viejo, 52 Victorio Pk. $150,464. — 42 Johnson Mesa. $200,000. Samuel Ochoa, 16A Calle de Vigil. $150,000. Sivage Community Devt., 32 Cam. de Colores. $197,315. 32
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a licensed interior-design firm can help you achieve incredible results with an expectation of a unique transformation that completes the story of a naturally charmed space both with beauty and function. The kitchen pictured was designed by Jennifer Ashton, Allied Member, ASID, a staff designer at Samuel Design Group based in Santa Fe. Construction renovation was completed by Yardman Construction, Santa Fe. Lisa Samuel, ASID IIDA (505-820-0239, lisa@ samueldesigngroup.com) is an award-winning interior and furniture designer and the owner of Samuel Design Group Interiors and Home Boutique located at 428 Sandoval Street, Suite B, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501.
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As we entered for the first time into this old Eastside adobe duplex, the dismal walls called out for HELP! The duplex consisted of two separate units totaling about 1,200 square feet and sharing a common adobe wall at the heart of the property. The owner’s ultimate goal was to reconstruct it into a single-family home that she could enjoy living in and welcome family and friends into a warm, inviting space. Understanding the lifestyle of the client is the key to creating the design story of this progressive change. Focusing on the proposed kitchen in this article, you will witness a vision and natural progression for the interior design and how it came alive. When thinking about transforming a small space, it is imperative to utilize every bit of square footage in a meaningful way. Also considering the uniqueness of the space takes into account what may be the best part of the transformation. In this case a dark closet was transformed into a lovely and light pantry passage loaded with smart details and function. The designer had to discover the owner’s lifestyle and aesthetic to thoughtfully form the groundwork required to create a functional and naturally charming space. Keeping a simple yet Before
Building permits issued by the CITY OF SANTA FE during the month of May included the following:
Pulte Development of New Mexico, 3808 Montana Verde Rd. $171,240. — 3812 Montana Verde Rd. $219,158. — 3826 Montana Verde Rd. $254,942.
— 3828 Montana Verde Rd. $254,942. David Ohori, 717 Calle de Leon. $280,000. Homewise, Inc., 4404 Lumbre del Sol. $138,000. — 4470 Contenta Ridge. $124,000. Mike & Lynette Mallory, 616 E. Alameda St. $392,000. Borrego Construction, 1528 Calle Preciosa. $190,000.
Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity, 7284 Ave. El Nido. $100,000. — 7286 Ave. El Nido. $100,000. — 7288 Ave. El Nido. $100,000 — 7290 Ave. El Nido. $100,000.
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Rates at 3 percent and lower? The mortgage rate I am addressing is the 30-year fixed rate at an incredible rate of 3 percent without points and very low closing costs. Is this possible? Lets look at two competing economic scenarios for the key to the future of mortgage financing. The United States, Europe and the rest of the world have never experienced the reduction of interest yields that we are now seeing. U.S. Treasury yields are currently at record low levels as a result of a “flight to quality” - as uncertainty spreads, investors place their investments in financial instruments that they believe have no possibility of failure. The Treasury market is indeed that safe location for the world’s money. Think about it. As more and more is invested, the price of the Treasuries go up and the corresponding yield declines. The 10-year Treasury has reached the lowest point in decades at a 1.50 percent yield. That means investors would rather
accept a return of 1.5 percent than risk their money in stock holdings or any European government bond. This first idea, Scenario I, suggests that the 30year, fixed-rate home mortgage will fall to 3 percent because its relationship is normally 2 percent above the Treasury yield of 1.5 percent. Remember when the 10-year Treasury bond was at 2 percent or higher just a year ago and the 30-year, fixed-rate mortgage was at 4 to 4.5 percent? If the Treasury goes to 1 percent, can we expect a 3 percent mortgage? Who can say? Scenario II is different in that it suggests that in the near future the U.S. economy will begin to expand. The job market improves and consumers begin to spend with confidence, which will divert investment dollars back into the U.S. stock market. If and when this occurs, the “flight to quality” will reverse and as Treasuries sell the yield will increase. At this point, home mortgage rates will begin
to increase. In Scenario II, a renewed fear of inflation will begin adding more reasons for higher interest rates through adjustments to the Federal Reserve policies. Actually, Scenario I and II are both valid but can occur at different times. When Scenario I runs its course and Treasuries become fully invested by the world’s money managers, then the stage is set for Scenario II to possibly begin. Worldwide investments are now seeking this equilibrium for Scenario I. Even gold is being sold along with stocks to invest in the safer U.S. Treasuries. When enough European and other foreign assets are sold and re-invested in Treasuries, an equilibrium will be reached. The equilibrium point will determine the lowest level for our home mortgage rates. Most of us thought 4.5 percent was the lowest we would see the 30-year fixed
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rate. Then, we thought 4 percent was the lowest and now maybe 3.75 percent is the lowest. The cumulative effect of billions of financial decisions will place all of us at the equilibrium point between Scenario I and Scenario II and determine that low point for our home mortgage. Jim Gay was a real-estate broker for 20 years and has been a consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a broker/owner with Home Buyers Mortgage (986-9080) and can be reached at jim@jimgayhomemortgage.com
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Drought, emergency planning As part of our work on the Water Conservation Committee, Doug Pushard and I have compiled a chronology of the emergency water ordinances the City of Santa Fe has enacted and amended. Emergency water regulations were approved and enforced in 1996 and have been amended several times. Prohibited watering times have changed from 8 a.m.-7 p.m., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. to 10 a.m.-6 p.m. (current ordinance). And surcharge intervals have changed from May-August to April-September (current ordinance). In Ordinance No. 2000-30, the surcharges were actually called “drought emergency surcharges,” a term not currently used. In some ordinances, it was specified that all officials and employees of the city water utility were vested to enforce the regulations. Penalties and fines were also specified. During the droughts of both 1996 and 2002, the ordinances consisted of four stages. A fifth stage was approved in 2002 but later rescinded. Now we have effectively three stages, including the non-emergency or normal regulations permanently in effect. Not surprisingly, the most precipitous drops in consumption (from 168 to 134 gallons per capita per day, or GPCD, in 1996 and from 139 to 115 in 2002) occurred when mandatory watering restrictions were imposed. Since about 2005, the water-use curve has been relatively flat, with usage going up by one gallon to 105 GPCD in 2011. The next phase of our due diligence will include quantifying the drought conditions of those two summers and comparing the water available (both rainfall totals and surface water stored in reservoirs) then to the same parameters now. What has really changed in the supply-and-demand equation is the city’s access to San JuanChama Project water and Rio Grande water via the Buckman Direct Diversion project, which started supplying this water for city, county and Las Campanas use in January, 2011. Without access to BDD supply during the summer of 2011, I think it is safe to say
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that Santa Fe residents would have again experienced emergency regulations. Under the currently operative Ordinance No. 2006-53, landscape watering is prohibited from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from May 1 to Oct. 31. Odd/even restrictions have been eliminated, but watering a maximum of three times per week is recommended and is probably more than adequate for plants. If you are currently watering on an odd/even schedule, and three times per week, please continue! Watering restrictions were not imposed in 2011 because the ordinance trigger levels (measured in terms of the ratio of supply to unrestricted demand) were not reached. Assuming (hopefully) that there are no catastrophic events, it is highly unlikely that there will be mandatory restrictions this summer, as the ordinance provides only for emergency conditions with “Warning - Orange” and “Crisis - Red” implementation stages. Despite our great progress in water conservation, including voluntary usage reduction, we must keep in mind the risks of potential disruptions of our supply through force majeure occurrences including earthquakes and forest fires. Our current emergency water regulations are intended to address catastrophic conditions, but we need to focus our attention on policies that have historically led to the greatest success in reducing water use in Santa Fe during drought conditions. Stephen Wiman has a background in earth science (Ph.D. in geology) and is the owner of Good Water Company and a member of the City of Santa Fe’s Water Conservation Committee. He may be reached at 505-471-9036 and skwiman@ goodwatercompany.com.
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Thinking like your customers Today, your customers are using social networking to “find” businesses and people they know, like and trust. They want to interact with you and learn more about your services and products. Given the way more and more people use smart phones and tablets to research and connect, they will be searching for you, your brand and company online. The odds are they want to find more than your marketing website. They want to connect with you and have a conversation. When you begin to think like your customers, you will see that doing business today is all about providing information and managing expectations by having conversations. Your customers are online. The missing link is how are you there to help them? Most business people know to never leave home without those business cards. Why? Business cards have always been the tool for networking. You know the story: you are at an event or even in a long line at the supermarket, and you engage in a conversation. If you are in sales, you will offer a business card with the hopes of establishing a future business relationship. At the same time, your competition is also engaging in conversations. The difference is they are using 21st-century socialnetworking tools on sites such as Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn to put customers first by focusing on building trusting business relationships with them. They are positioning their services, products and company as the logical choice. How? They are having conversations online with their customers. (By the way, they are not tweeting about what they had for lunch.) What are some key tips to use as your building blocks for connecting with your customers? These are important, whether you are just beginning to tweet on Twitter or choosing to expand your social reach on a Facebook business page. Newbies need to focus on building community, while the more savvy social networkers need to build positive engagement. First, it is important to accept this new world of social networking. The
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opportunity is to pull in customers by connecting in a two-way conversation. They no longer want to fill out a form on your web site or give you their address to send them a brochure in the mail. Next, focus on providing content and useful information to your target market. Add your social networking address to your website, blog, business card, newsletter and email signature. In other words, integrate your social touch into your marketing. Third, listen to what people are saying about your industry, products or services and join in to their conversations. Being on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn is not the same as participating on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. Remember, your current and potential customers want to engage with you. Why? People do business today with people they know, like and trust. How do you trust a website? What kind of customers do you attract with a sign in your retail store window that says “50% Off ”? Think about how engaging with your customers can change their perception of your business. Finally, be open to learning about each of these different social-networking channels. It is time start thinking like your customers. Their eyes are on their social screens. If they do not find you there, they will most likely find your competition. Emily Medvec is an associate broker with Santa Fe Properties on a team with Ulla Allyn. Emily’s passion is how social networking online changes how we communicate and make decisions in real estate and every other marketplace. Follow her at www.twitter.com/ emilymedvec or call her at 505-660-4541.
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matador outfit that belonged to the famous Spanish bullfighter Manolete is one of the highlights of this year’s Behind Adobe Walls home and garden tour offered by the Santa Fe Garden Club. “People that live here have interests that are so diverse,” said the club’s Janet Zlatoff-Mirsky. “A couple of the houses have amazing art collections, including Russian paintings and Spanish reliquaries.” Homeowners’ collections frequently also feature pottery and basketry. The tours take place on Tuesday, July 24, and Tuesday, July 31. Each day, tour participants visit four locations. None of the featured houses for 2012 have been on the Behind Adobe Walls tour before, according to Santa Fe Garden Club member Revana Augustson. Historic homes on the Eastside often are part of the tour offering, but participants see houses done in a variety of styles. “Two of the homes on the tours were designed by their owners, who are professional architects. Many of the gardens have interesting water features. One has a waterfall and one has a huge fountain with, on the outer perimeter, a labyrinth,” Augustson said. The cost of the Behind Adobe Walls events is $75 per person, per tour. The day begins with an optional 11:15 a.m. lunch at Hotel Santa Fe for an additional $20. (Call 505-982-1200 for hotel reservations, and mention Code 10D1XV.) The hotel also has a featured Garden Boutique by club members on the tour days. Each tour begins with buses loading at the hotel at 12:30 p.m. and ends at 4:45 p.m. The Santa Fe Garden Club also offers its Pequeno Tours to small, private groups between mid-April and mid-October. These excursions of three or four hours focus on up to three residences. The Pequeno Tours are $45 per person and can be arranged for a minimum of 10 people. Groups must make their own transportation arrangements. All tour proceeds benefit the club’s education, beautification, and conservation projects. These include the courtyard garden at the New Mexico Museum of Art, the ethnobotanical garden at the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art, and a stretch of the Santa Fe River. For more information and reservations, call 984-0022, email terry@westwindtravel.net, or see www. thesantafegardenclub.org.
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Jumbo mortgage markets coming back A friend shared with me that he had never dreamed he would be able to own a home on Tano Road with a 30-year, fixedrate loan of $600,000, paying about $3,000 a month for principal and interest. Now he does. Jumbo mortgages have started to make a comeback, with lower rates and higher loan-to-value ratios available. FDIC-insured banks are offering home loans of up to $1.5 million with as little as 20 percent down for creditworthy borrowers with full documented income or assets that can be pledged from financial institutions. Jumbo loans in Santa Fe begin above $417,000 with annual percentage rates (APRs) for adjustable-rate mortgages around the high 2’s to 3’s. Borrowers should expect 15-year fixed-rate APRs to be in the mid-3’s and 30-year fixedrate APRs in the low to mid 4’s. Wall Street coined the phrase “smart money” to describe buyers who buy stocks after significant market corrections. The same has occurred with real estate as the smart
money equivalent - the cash buyers - has been purchasing real estate. Now with mortgage rates continuing to drop, mortgage loan applications have increased significantly for home purchases. Smart money also sees the value of borrowing versus paying cash. A home loan near 4 percent after tax equals around 2.875 percent for a 28 percent tax-bracket borrower. MSN Money.com Case Shiller reports the following returns on investment from January 2010 to April 2012: Dow Jones up 20.8 percent, S&P up 1 percent, NASDAQ Down 21.7 percent, real estate up 35.5 percent. Talking to local Santa Fe brokers reveals the same trend. For the Eastside jumbo market, Ann Brunson of Sotheby’s Real Estate says, “Sales are up in this area. In the last six months, 23 homes have sold. In June, 116 are on the market, ranging from small condos to large homes. It is truly still a buyer’s market. The recovery in the Eastside market is happening. Everyone we meet wants to be near
downtown where the action is…” Susan Hadley, president of Santa Fe Realty Group, shared this observation: “It is interesting to note that in the Northwest County (MLS Area 25N) next to but not in Las Campanas, 16 homes have sold in the last six months, ranging in price from $400,000 to $1,550,000. On the average, these homes actually sold for 94 percent of their asking price. This is very good news for our market, as it indicates that sellers are being more realistic with their current listing prices. Less time on the market is a positive sign.” Liz Sheffield of Keller Williams adds, “If you’re looking for value, my research indicates that clearly NOW is the best time EVER to purchase, including in Las Campanas. Coupled with the lowest interest rates in history, the average $/square foot is down 32.6 percent since 2008 and factoring in the recent longterm investment made by [Dallas-based] Cienda Partners, if you’re looking for value, this is it.”
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Jumbo buyers are finding home loans to be more attractive and are choosing home loans instead of cash to invest in more securities, add more to retirement, and purchase additional real estate. Francis Phillips (FPhillips@fcbmtg.com) is senior mortgage loan originator with First Choice Loan Services in Santa Fe. He has served as director of business development for national mortgage companies. He and his mortgage partners have funded and built three homes for Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity.
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Santa Fe Water Gardens now on main drag By Paul Weideman
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he 4-foot-diameter silver sphere fountain at the corner of Cerrillos Road and Third Street has caught many a driver’s eye in the last few months. Many have stopped by to see what’s up at Santa Fe Water Gardens. The Santa Fe company, more than 25 years old, opened at its fourth location in March. The building that was formerly Luis’ Auto Sales office is newly vibrant with colorful exterior mural work by John Santos. During a recent visit, Santa Fe Water Gardens’ Eric Gutierrez talked about what a gas it was watching Santos create the artwork using only a spray gun. The colorful Japanese carp known as koi figure prominently into his murals. The business sells the smallest butterfly koi for $50. Prices climb up to a few hundred bucks for one of the really big charlies. Of course, they’re reputed to live more than 200 years, so that’s probably a bargain. Longtime Santa Fe Water Gardens customers were used to choosing their koi from the many constructed ponds at the previous location on Agua Fria Street. The fish are kept in containers at the new location, but there are plans to get them into ponds in the future. “We have less space and less inventory than we did at Agua Fria, but we will be doing landscaping and ponds in the front,” Gutierrez said. “We want to do a black fence similar to the one at Santa Fe High School, and also a greenhouse for our fish and our aquatic plants.” Store manager Jason Romero added that they would be building streambeds and waterfalls in the large area in front of the showroom, but “Right now it’s a tight budget.” The bread and butter of Santa Fe Water Gardens is building ponds and other water features, and doing maintenance on them, and selling rock fountains. The front lot along Cerrillos is bordered by boulders mossrock from the Las Vegas area. A common, affordable water-garden strategy is to have one of these boulders, which has been converted to a fountain with a drilled aperture, installed in a basin. That can be enhanced with streambed, waterfall, and pond features. The prices for these options range from about $700 to $3,000 and up. “Fountains are installed in an underground basin, and you can convert it to rain catchment, connecting to your canales and rainwater storage,” Romero said. “So instead of sitting stagnant, water is circulating through your water feature.” Speaking of stagnation, part of the Santa Fe Water Gardens mission involves water chemistry. Filtration is very important when you’re dealing with a captive water supply. It might be moving, recirculating, but if your pumps and filters aren’t properly sized and maintained, the water can still get funky with nitrates and nitrites and ammonia, the same as an aquarium inside the house, and that can be deadly for your koi. The fountains available at Santa Fe Water Gardens start 38
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at about $30 for small indoor ones. The pricier items include a travertine water sculpture by artist Pat Stone and that big silver ball fountain that both retail for $6,500 or so.
If you’ve been dreaming of creating a watery oasis at home, visit the new business at 1718 Cerrillos Road, or check out www.santafewatergardens.com.
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Our water security: time to reset bar Santa Feans have a big reason to be proud. We consume an average of about 105 gallons per capita per day (GPCD), one of the lowest numbers in the country. For comparison’s sake, Albuquerque residents use about 169 gallons and folks in Phoenix consume about 185 gallons. We used to be up around 168, but through education, regulations, incentives and participation by everyone, including developers, Santa Fe has lowered its water consumption dramatically. As members of the Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee, Stephen Wiman and I have been giving water conservation presentations in and around Santa Fe. Water conservation and energy conservation have been proven to be much cheaper than finding and developing new sources. Santa Fe’s longrange projections show we have enough water to cover our needs at present, but that we’ll need additional water in the future. Projections also suggest that if we can reduce our water consumption from to 85 GPCD, we can live with our current
water supply for 40 years or more. We got down to 105 through a wide range of programs: education, rebates, requiring builders to bring water to the table for new developments, the city’s very successful toilet-retrofit program, active participation by a large percentage of our residents and businesses, and enactment and enforcement of water-conservation regulations. To get to 85 GPCD, the city m ust take additional steps, perhaps including adopting programs that have proven successful in others cities. There are many simple ways to move us in the right direction. We could allow toilet flushing with rainwater or greywater instead of flushing our toilets with drinking water. Many water-wise cities allow this today — Austin, Santa Monica, Berkeley, Atlanta, and Albuquerque, to name a few. Flushing toilets is our top indoor water use, estimated to be about 26 percent. Eliminating this crazy use of drinking water costs us no new taxes, provides economic opportunity for “green businesses,” and would save a tremendous
amount of drinking water over time. Second, we could require installation of water-saving irrigation controllers with all permits for new buildings, landscape, or irrigation. These devices automatically stop watering right before, during, or following rain. Many of us have seen sprinklers running right after a rainstorm. Preventing this accidental watering just makes sense, and it only costs a few hundred dollars. Landscape watering is estimated by the city to be about 44 percent of our peak summertime water use. The newer controllers are estimated to save up to 50 percent of our outdoor water usage. They save money whether we live here full-time or part-time; they work on our behalf year-round. Solutions such as these won’t have any impact unless the city mandates them. Mandates level the playing field, while at the same time making sure we are doing the right thing for our future and our children’s future. We live in a droughtprone area. We must lead, be pro-active, and not wait to react to a catastrophic
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situation. There are low-cost solutions for our water needs now and in the future. There are also high-cost solutions. The choice is ours. Doug Pushard, the founder of the website www.HarvestH2o.com, has designed and installed residential rainwater systems for 12 years. A member of Santa Fe Water Conservation Committee and a board member of the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, he can be reached at Doug@ HarvestH2o.com.
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New: Roofwater Calculator! Our 20-year-old company, Santa Fe Permaculture, recognized a while back that easily accessible satellite imagery would change the land-development industry forever. In response, we created a new company, PermaDesign, to work in conjunction with Santa Fe Permaculture. Both companies will provide the same ecofriendly landscape-design, consultation, and -installation services. Santa Fe Permaculture will continue to be geared toward our local area. The difference will be that our new website, www.permadesign.com, will be able to help anyone in the world with a computer, a landscaping project, and a desire to apply permaculture. One of the most exciting aspects of our new site is our free and easy-to-use “Roofwater Calculator” available for online use at our PermaDesign website. Here’s how to use it: 1) Enter your address. 2) Zoom in close. 3) Sketch the perimeter of your roof[s] (or any impervious surface) With your last click, an estimated
number of gallons will instantly pop up at the bottom-left side of your screen. This shows you how much precipitation could be harvested from that surface in an average year. Here in Santa Fe, a 1,000square-foot roof sheds about 7,500 gallons annually. Why not consider turning this resource into healthier edibles, bigger shade trees, and more native plants? Seven-thousand, five-hundred gallons is a whole lot of extra biodiversity and sustainability for your local watershed. Unfortunately, roof runoff is usually considered a “waste” product in our culture. Ever since reasonably clean groundwater, surface water, and municipal-system water became easily accessible, roofwater as well as runoff from roads, parking lots, and other slopes has been seen as a nuisance to get rid of rather than a resource to collect and redistribute. What is worse is that too often roof runoff results in soil erosion as previously pure stormwater picks up every manner of polluting particulate, which delivers a highly contaminated concoction of mucky gunk downstream.
It doesn’t have to be like this. Yes, we’re in a drought. Yes, there’s global warming. Yes, our forests are burning up and our small, local farmers sometimes struggle. But now, at least we can easily begin to reverse the trend of wasted runoff because we can better visualize the potential of precipitation and with a few clicks of a mouse act to save and effectively use rainwater. So please mark your calendars. PermaDesign’s dotcom is set to launch on Monday, July 9. Try it out, and let us know what you think. Many of you have been important inspirations for us over the years. This new website, we hope, becomes a gift back to you. In addition to the free tool, free short videos, and the free questionnaires that help you ask the right questions for your landscape design projects, we provide a wide variety of consultation options, and we’d be happy to help you with your project no matter where you may be. At www.permadesign.com, we will also make the Roofwater Calculator easy to share with your friends from out of
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town, so please do not hesitate to spread the word. Everyone from homeowners, to landscape designers, to real-estate developers is encouraged to explore these new developments in ecological technology. Author of Harvest the Rain (Sunstone Press, 2010), Nate Downey started Santa Fe Permaculture in 1992. He is also the proud spouse of licensed landscape architect, Melissa McDonald, who co-owns both Santa Fe Permaculture, Inc. and PermaDesign, Inc.
Recent Home & Land Sales Sales data for the period May 19-June 18 from Santa Fe Association of Realtors MLS reports. Not all sales are reported.
Homes $65,000 $67,500 $75,000 $82,750 $105,199 $123,000 $137,900 $140,000 $145,000
$150,000 $155,000 $169,000 $169,900 $171,800 $172,250 $175,000 $177,900 $180,000 $180,000
Homes $442,000 $495,000
$185,000 $186,000 $194,000 $199,000 $199,000 $199,700 $212,000 $213,000 $215,000 $220,000
$223,000 $225,000 $225,000 $255,000 $258,991 $266,770 $280,000 $288,000 $290,000 $297,000
$645,000 $705,000 $810,000
$297,000 $298,000 $307,800 $333,616 $359,000 $415,000 Land $40,000 $65,000
Homes $840,000 $925,000 $1,225,000
Land $59,000 $128,000
Homes $130,000 $210,000 $290,800 $324,000 $365,000
$1,470,000 $2,160,000
Land $25,000 $75,000 $132,000
Homes $265,000 $425,000 $452,500 $460,000
Homes $76,300 $85,000 $230,000 $265,000 $275,000 $277,000 $285,000 $292,500 $315,000
$499,000 $620,000 Land (None)
$486,000 $570,000 $596,000 $650,000 $715,000
$315,000 $316,500 $322,000 $395,000 $425,000 $440,000 $445,000 $465,000 $485,000 $515,000
$795,000 $805,000 $1,400,000 Land (None)
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RESIDENCIA DEL RIO What an incredible 32 acre riverfront property. You can enjoy an early morning stroll along the river or enjoy the colorful sunset from your portal. It has a hacienda style floor plan with adobe walls connecting to an outdoor covered courtyard with room for studio, workshop or whatever you desire. The lovely adobe home with its light filled spaces has a cook’s kitchen and 3 baths 2 bedrooms. With 11 acres of irrigation (33 acre feet) this property is ready for gardening or farming. Ideal for horses with the nearby Carson National Forest. Only 60 minutes to Santa Fe. MLS 201100723
32 ACRES
$795,000
HACIENDA ALEGRIA Nestled on a bend of the Chama River, Hacienda Alegria with its stunning views will please the most discerning buyer. Ancient cottonwoods along the river shelter ponds that speak of lazy summer days. This grand 2-story home with a gourmet kitchen and 2 covered portals is ideal for entertaining. There is plenty of room for you and your guests with a 3 bedroom, 3 bath main house, 3 bedroom, 3 bath guesthouse and a caretakers house and barn/garage as well. The irrigated acreage with 24 acre ft. of water has been farmed as an organic farm for the last 6 years with 28.86 acres, has plenty of room for horses and great riding and hiking in the National Forest that borders the property. Come see this magnificent property. MLS 201105380 28.86 ACRES $1,495,000
SUEñOS DEL RIO This is an incredible riverfront property. Yes the river does run through this unique 20 acre parcel that borders the Rio Chama on one side and the Carson National Forest on the other. Stately cottonwoods line the 7.5 acre irrigated pasture. The riverfront location, irrigation, and a stunning Pedernal view combine to make “Sueños del Rio” one of Abiquiu’s most desirable properties. Possible owner financing. Only 60 minutes to Santa Fe. MLS 201202662
20 ACRES
$365,000
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