I am a licensed real estate Qualifying Broker for Kachina Mountain Realty & an accredited ACRE® real estate consultant. Imagine, me, Dianne McKenzie, as your real estate consultant. What I do for my clients is invest my time consulting, marketing, negotiating, and overseeing the details of their transaction so they will have a superb experience that causes them to want to introduce me to the people they care about most. The purpose of my business is referral, which means I must bring my clients so much value that they feel comfortable introducing me to the people they know who need my help. After all, a referral is sending someone they care about to someone they respect and trust.
Buy or rent? That’s a big question, but here’s a very good financial reason to buy. Reprinted with permission by Francis Phillips According to the Federal Reserve Board’s Survey of Consumer Finances, conducted every three years and just released: The average American family has a net worth of $81,200 Of that net worth, 61.4% ($49,856) of it is in home … Continue reading →
Shared with permission. Article by Francis Phillips What DID the Federal Reserve Board do on Wednesday? I found a good recap to share with you that summarizes the Federal Reserve’s decision to END the Government Bond Buy-Back Program next month. In addition, the Fed stated that they will continue to keep the federal funds rate near zero. The question is, … Continue reading →
3 Tricks for Finding the Perfect Asking Price From Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, August 27, 2014 Determining the perfect asking price involves psychological reasons as much as practical reasons, The Wall Street Journal reports. “When you set a list price, you’re sending a signal to the market,” says Michael Seiler, professor of real estate and finance at The … Continue reading →
I wanted to share this article to my client Sellers and Buyers: Shadow inventory a question for Santa Fe home market: Santa Fe Real Estate Market Update by Bruce Krasnow | Posted: Monday, September 8, 2014 7:00 pm Bruce Krasnow BRUCE KRASNOW Business Beat The big question for the Santa Fe residential real estate market is not how many … Continue reading →
Free Real Estate Search Mobile App The most technology advanced free real estate search app for your smartphone or tablet is available for free to you right here. Over 4.1 billion text messages are sent each day in the U.S. alone. Apples App Store surpassed over 40 billion app installs with over 20 billion earlier this year**. Googles Play Store … Continue reading →
Favorite Current Homes For Sale In Aldea: 37 Camino Botanica 37 Camino Botanica Asking Price: $699,00Bedrooms: 3Baths: 2(2 0 0)Total Sq Ft: 3,279Price/TotSF: $213.17 Garage Spaces: 2 Guest House: 309 Levels: single Interior Steps: no Number of Fireplaces: Three Are you looking for a Santa Fe with panoramic views? Then I have a special home for you! I get requests … Continue reading →
2014 New Mexico Housing Market Reprinted from The Housing Predictor The New Mexico housing market experienced some rough times in the aftermath of the 2008 recession. But, things appear to be improving now that the second quarter of 2014 ended. Experts claim that the 2014 New Mexico housing market is experiencing a slow uptick. It also experienced some notable improvements … Continue reading →
Post navigation Favorite Current Homes For Sale In Aldea: 5 Arroyo Privado Asking Price: $527,000Bedrooms: 4Baths: 4(3 3 1)Total Sq Ft: 2,440Price/TotSF: $215.98 Garage Spaces: 2 Guest House: 309 Levels: Two story Interior Steps: yes Number of Fireplaces: Three View the Slideshow: Property Description From the Santa Fe MLS: “A former Parade of Homes Winner with a wonderful … Continue reading →
To Go Solar or Not? That Is the Question! By John Voket I spend a lot of time monitoring the home solar industry and passing new information on whenever it develops. As more companies emerge to help homeowners with solar energy projects, and the price of related equipment continues to drop, more and more people are considering making this environmentally … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home September Newsletter – Change Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, September’s theme for our Eco Lifestyle and Home News is Change. Change “Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are, to what you could become.” Change is all about evolving, growing, transforming. to make a shift from one to another … Continue reading →
Favorite Current Homes For Sale In Aldea: 34 Camino De Vecinos Asking Price: $689,000Bedrooms: 4Baths: 4(3 3 1)Total Sq Ft: 2,586Price/TotSF: $266.43 Garage Spaces: 3Guest House: 316 Levels: Single story Interior Steps: No Number of Fireplaces: Two Slideshow: Property Description From the Santa Fe MLS: “Gorgeous home and guest casita on an elevated lot with tremendous views of the … Continue reading →
Favorite Current Homes For Sale In Aldea: 62 E VIA PLAZA NUEVA Asking Price: $850,000Bedrooms: 4Baths: 5(4 0 1)Total Sq Ft: 4,527Price/TotSF: $187.76 Off Street Parking Spaces: 3 Garage Spaces: 2 Levels: Two Story Interior Steps: Yes Number of Fireplaces: Two Slideshow: Property Description From the Santa Fe MLS: “Not a penny was spared on this dazzling European inspired home. Sited … Continue reading →
Favorite Current Homes For Sale In Aldea: 81 Avenida Frijoles Asking Price: $595,000Bedrooms: 3Baths: 4(3 0 1)Total Sq Ft: 2,940Price/TotSF: $202.38 Garage Spaces: 2 Levels: Two Story Interior Steps: Yes Number of Fireplaces: Two Slideshow: Property Description From the Santa Fe MLS: “Exquisite home in the Aldea Subdivision. Large windows showcase breathtaking views of the beautiful blue skies. Two master … Continue reading →
Rates Stay Down – Near Year-to-Date Lows – Take Advantage by Francis Phillips Home loan rates continue to stay low – for now. Rates are at or near year-to-date lows, influenced by the Fed economic summit last week, the continued unrest in Ukraine, and the performance of European markets. Sample Conforming AND Jumbo rates (and … Continue reading →
Are you looking for a custom built property in Aldea? Then this property maybe right for you. This property in Aldea, is a 3 bedroom 2.5 bath, master suite on one side and the other 2 bedrooms on the south side. Views to the east with Sandia Mountain views out the front portal. Estimated square feet from 2004 building listing … Continue reading →
From Real Estate Insider Magazine As you prepare a home for a showing, remember that you are staging a scene where potential buyers should immediately be drawn in and feel at home. This requires striking the right balance between showing a home that looks cozy and welcoming to the buyer versus one that looks like it can only belong … Continue reading →
Selling Properties – Creating Dreams This is just a note to let you know that I represented the Buyers and sold Aldea Lot #320, 9 Calle Altura to a wonderful couple who will be designing their home with John Halley of Comet Studios. Selling properties – creating dreams is part of what I do. As you may know, I am … Continue reading →
Aldea Sold Lot #320 I just sold Lot #320 in Aldea to wonderful people!!! Lot #320 on Calle Altura closed on Monday August 18, 2014 for $75,000. “A house id made of walls & beams, but a home is built with hopes & dreams.” Welcome Tom & Okyo to Aldea. You will love living here. We are very excited to … Continue reading →
Solar Panels and Alternative Energy Solar Panels were not allowed in Aldea in the early development stages, but the past Governor Bill Richardson, signed a law prohibiting the denial of solar panels. As energy prices continue to climb, it makes solar panels a more viable financial option for retrofitting ones home. In New Mexico, there is so much sunshine and … Continue reading →
Homes For Sale in Tessera – Aldea’s Neighbor Announcing Aldea’s neighbor, Tessera Tessera is the newest Homewise Homes community. Located in the hills of northwest Santa Fe and an adjacent neighbor to Aldea, Tessera features stunning mountain views, generous dedicated open space and an extensive trail system. Built to exacting standards and quality, the to-be-built homes at Tessera are ideal … Continue reading →
Glassybaby – The gift that keeps on giving! $2,160,000given to date “10% from the sale of every glassybaby goes directly to organizations that support people in all kinds of need. Glassybaby’s giving carries no judgement, often supporting the needs that aren’t often supported.” Glassybaby is a hand made glass votive candle. Made with love and loved by devoted collectors & receivers. … Continue reading →
Parade of Homes showcases unique dwellings in a revitalized market Haciendas Parade of Homes Dates: August 15-17 & 22-24 Tickets can be purchased at homes on the tour or click on the link below to buy tickets through the Lensic: http://tickets.ticketssantafe.org/ By Bruce KrasnowThe New Mexican The swagger is back for Santa Fe home builders. With the opening of the … Continue reading →
The 10 Best Small Cities in America Instead of planning a trip to New York City or Los Angeles, explore some of America’s quainter cities. These spots, voted among the best in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler’s readers, have plenty of cultural attractions, stylish hotels, and charm to spare. #1. Santa Fe, NM, 81.2 Population: 68,000 Why: Originally settled … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home August Newsletter – Community Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, August’s theme for our Eco Lifestyle and Home News is Community. Definition of Community:A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.A feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests and goals. A … Continue reading →
