This poem was reprinted during the Spanish flu pandemic in 1919. Written in 1869 by Kathleen O’Mara: And people stayed at home And read books And listened And they rested And did exercises And made art and played And learned new ways of being And stopped and listened More deeply Someone meditated, someone prayed Someone met their shadow … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – April 2020 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2020 marks the fortieth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer … Continue reading →
Wishing You Hope in the Midst of Change, Comfort in the Midst of Challenges We all need to be comforted when life gets as challenging as it is right now. Together, we find ourselves in an extraordinary situation with COVID-19. In the past few weeks, things have moved very quickly, and this pandemic is affecting all of our communities, our … Continue reading →
A Practice for Self-Soothing during Difficult Times Just sharing to help you through these challenging times ~Dianne From Phillip Moffet Through the skillful application of mindfulness, we can learn to self-soothe whenever life knocks us off balance. We’ve all experienced how unsettling and uncertain life can be. Through the skillful application of mindfulness we can learn to self-soothe whenever life … Continue reading →
Yesterday, March 23, 2020, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham introduced New Mexico Public Health Order #03-23-2020, announcing additional restrictions to disrupt and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico. Our ULCNA community should fully support this as much as possible. These restrictions include “stay-at-home” instructions in effect as of today (Tuesday, March 24). Residents should … Continue reading →
Good News About the COVID-19 Pandemic We all need some good news, even if it is only a ray of hope. The world needs equanimity and compassion now as much as ever. Just sharing ~Dianne Reposted from Peter H. Diamandis Recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis is the founder and … Continue reading →
Should You Sell a Home Now? Part 2 Sellers The question comes up often these past few weeks, “Is this a good time to sell our home?” The answers are mixed across the real estate industry, depending on the day and the location of the property. In Santa Fe and Taos, the real estate market is unique, as the area … Continue reading →
Should You Buy a Home Now? Part 1 Buyers, of 2 Parts The real estate market is in flux and nobody knows what is going to happen with this pandemic and how it is going to effect all of us. The “stay-at-home” suggestions will negatively effect mass numbers of people in all service industries across all socio-economic sections of our … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – March 2020 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, March 2020 marks the thirty-ninth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – February 2020 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, February 2020 marks the thirty-eighth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer … Continue reading →
Altura Vista in Aldea de Santa Fe, New Mexico 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths – 2,234 sqft Price: $ 560,000* SOLD This finely crafted hacienda-styled open floor plan is the quintessential Santa Fe lifestyle coveted courtyard home, designed & built by award winning Casa De Vistas. Upscale custom artisan old world finishes throughout flow graciously to the walled courtyard & include … Continue reading →
How long do homeowners stay in their homes? From NAR January 8, 2020 By: Nadia Evangelou As of 2018, the median duration of homeownership in the U.S. is 13 years1. Compared to previous years, homeowners opt to spend more time holding onto their residences. Median tenure has increased by 3 years since 2008. Nevertheless, homeownership duration varies from area to area. … Continue reading →
from NAR DAILY NEWS 10 Home Features That Are Most In Demand January 6, 2020 A back porch or deck, newly renovated kitchen, and hardwood flooring are among the top home features house hunters say they want most, according to a new survey by Porch.com, a home remodeling site. Further, buyers are willing to pay between $2,500 and $4,500 more … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – January 2020 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, January 2020 marks the thirty-seventh edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer … Continue reading →
The Blake at Taos Ski Valley Named Best Ski Hotel by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’Choice Travel Awards Taos Ski Valley, NM – WEBWIRE – Monday, December 2, 2019 “The Blake embodies a soulful tapestry that is uniquely Northern New Mexican, and we are thrilled that readers agree it is the best ski hotel. From big-mountain adventure steps from the door, … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – December 2019 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, December 2019 marks the thirty-sixth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the … Continue reading →
Reposted from Realtor© Magazine November 20, 2019 More new home construction may finally be coming. Housing permits, a gauge for future construction, climbed 5% in October, reaching the fastest rate of building permit authorizations since 2007, the U.S. Commerce Department reported Tuesday. Broken out, single-family permits increased 3.2% to a rate of 909,000, while multifamily permits rose 8.2% to a … Continue reading →
Reprinted from Realtor© Magazine November 20, 2019 Double master bedrooms are proving to be a growing trend in new luxury developments, Forbes.com reports. As more homeowners want to live near their families and multigenerational households become more common, relatives and adult children move in together; as a result, more household members want to call dibs on the owners’ suite, which … Continue reading →
Reposted from Realtor © Magazine November 20, 2019 Cash offers are overwhelmingly the top way for home shoppers to emerge as a victor in a bidding war. An all-cash offer tends to double a buyer’s odds of getting their offer accepted when in a competitive buying situation for a home, a new study from the real estate brokerage Redfin … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – November 2019 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, November 2019 marks the thirty-fifth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – October 2019 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, October 2019 marks the thirty-fourth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the … Continue reading →
Closing Costs Home mortgage closing costs in New Mexico are pricey, according to a newly released survey. A Bankrate survey shows mortgage closing costs for a typical $200,000 home in the state are, on average, $1,952. The price places New Mexico as sixth-highest in the nation. Bankrate surveyed 10 mortgage lenders in each state and asked for the price of … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – September 2019 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, September 2019 marks the thirty-third edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – August 2019 Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, August 2019 marks the thirty-second edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the … Continue reading →