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.
Market Report May 2014 The Santa Fe area residential market report May 2014, was off to a slow start as usual in the fist quarter. I hear that many real estate agents take the few months off at the first of the year. I have not figured out how to do this, however. While the market is slow, there is … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home May Newsletter – Joy Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, May’s theme for our Eco Lifestyle and Home News is Joy. Joy is the feeling of great pleasure. You know when you feel it, as it is pure delight, jubilation. Joy comes from triumph, exultation, rejoicing, gladness, glee, exhilaration, exuberance, elation, euphoria, bliss, ecstasy and … Continue reading →
Louis Bacon Tries to Turn Around Taos Ski Valley Taos Ski Valley Properties Selling. Local real-estate agents call it the “Bacon bounce”: Property sales at Taos Ski Valley, a rugged resort with European flair in the mountains of New Mexico, have multiplied since December, when New York hedge fund founder Louis Bacon said he was buying the ski area from … Continue reading →
The Power of Gratitude The practice of Gratitude is a daily practice and not just reserved for Thanksgiving. Developing a daily practice in the early morning upon awakening and just before falling asleep can make an incredible difference in your life. I share this post as a reminder, as we head into the middle of spring. All around are the … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home April Newsletter: Growth Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April Newsletter: Growth – April’s theme for our Eco Lifestyle and Home News is Growth as we celebrate spring. “Personal growth includes activities that improve awareness and identity, develop talents and potential, build human capital and facilitate employability, enhance quality of life and contribute to the … Continue reading →
Long Term Rentals Immediately Available Are you wanting to live in an upscale neighborhood, yet would like to live in a small studio, charming casita? Do you want to live in a safe, clean and walkable environment with hiking/biking trails, tennis & basketball courts, exercise workout space, and community center, removed from the tourist traffic, but only 10 minutes from … Continue reading →
Short Term Rentals Available: 1 Month to 6 Month Rentals The Wild Sage Vacation Rentals are located on the Aldea Plaza, alley side level, with west sunset views and is adjacent to a terraced garden. Casita #21 is a charming self-contained 535 sq.ft. rental and Casita #19 is a larger 750 sq.ft. fully furnished short term rentals. Quiet, safe & … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home March 2014 Newsletter Emergence Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, March’s theme for our Eco Lifestyle and Home News is Emergence as we start the transition from winter to spring. The term “emergence” comes from the Latin verb emerge, which means to arise, to rise up, to come up or to come forth. Emergence is … Continue reading →
Valentine’s Day Gratitude With deep gratitude for my clients, associates, neighbors, community, friends & family!
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Eco Lifestyle And Home February 2014 Newsletter: Loving Kindness Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, February is the month of love, and Valentine’s Day is the day we celebrate all forms of love: love for our significant other, for our family, friends and animal companions. So this month’s theme is centered around Love.Can’t wait? Read Our PDF … Continue reading →
Aldea 2013 Sold Homes & Lots Days on the Market Days on the Market for Homes in Aldea When you look at the averages of days on the market in Aldea, we can see that some houses sell quickly, and the average home sale takes approximately 6 months to sell. Aldea Residential Listings Sold 26 Homes Days on the Market: … Continue reading →
New Aldea Home Just Listed! One of my favorite past listings from last summer has come back on the market for a greatly reduced price. 17 Avenida Aldea, Listing Price: $439,5603 bedrooms, 3 Baths (2 0 1) Single level, Single family home. Radiant heat, some views from living and back porch arroyo views. Total Sq Ft: 2,971 Price/TotSF: $147.95 Photos: … Continue reading →
Overall Home Sales and Volumes Hold Steady 4th QUARTER 2013 CONDO SALES AND PRICES RISE by Coleen Dearing, 2014 President, Santa Fe Association of Realtors (Santa Fe, NM – January 17, 2014) Overall City and County of Santa Fe home sales fell by less than 1% in the 4th Quarter of 2013 compared to homes sales in the same Quarter … Continue reading →
Multiple Offers Multiple offers are typically generated on a property that is perceived either as an “exceptional value” or a great “opportunity to create value in the near future“. Multiple offers are a sign of a strong buyer demand that outpaced available inventory. In either case, preparation and choosing the right go-to-market strategy are key. The seller must present the home … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home – January 2014 Introduction Letter Renewal Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, January is the time for our own personal renewal. Personal growth and renewal can come from examining who you are and what you value. When do you feel most yourself? What do you do that gives you the most joy? Renewal requires opening … Continue reading →
2014 Predictions It’s that time of year when all the pundits start predicting the future. The current state of Real Estate in Aldea. Inventory is down in Aldea, currently there is one distressed property on the market. That might change in the coming months, but right now Aldea has 5 properties under construction, 4 properties in review for construction, with … Continue reading →
Here is the list of Village Center businesses that are participating: Kachina Building west side Aldea Plaza: 13,15,17,19, & 21 Plaza Nueva 1. Equity New Mexico Real Estate – Real Estate Aldea Plaza Office – Dianne McKenzie, Associate Broker • Cell: 505.603.9300 • Main Office in Albuquerque: 505.291.0050 • www.RealEstatePropertiesSantaFe.com • Dianne@RealEstatePropertiesSantaFe.com • 19 Plaza Nueva 2. Loft 17 … Continue reading →
Taos Ski Valley Ski Resort to be SOLD What This Means for Property Values In Taos Ski Valley With this purchase of the Taos Ski Valley Resort & its financial capital investment, surrounding property values are bound be good news. This is very exciting news for the future development and for the entire Village. Within 2 hours from this announcement, my … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home – December 2013 Introduction Letter Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, ‘ Tis the Season of Giving, where opportunities abound to share messages of appreciation with one another. It is the season of spreading joy & creating holiday traditions. It is the most festive season of the year, full of colorful lights, anticipation, good food … Continue reading →
Just SOLD – Aldea Lot 145 Avenida Frijoles Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, This is just a note to let you know that I sold Aldea Lot #373, 145 Avenida Frijoles to a wonderful couple who will be designing their home with John Halley of Comet Studios. As you may know, I am constantly out around Aldea showing … Continue reading →
Do You Know Why I’m Different? For the past year, it’s been my pleasure to help people achieve their dream of purchasing their first home, moving up to a larger home, and selling or buying a vacation home. To know that I’m helping someone by being a real estate consultant is very gratifying. It occurred to me that my friends, family … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle & Home – November 2013 Newsletter Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, November is a sacred time of year. A time of Thanksgiving, a time of reflection and connection. A time for family, all kinds of family. The fun and frolic of October has passed and now we enter a time of contemplation. November is also a … Continue reading →
