Due Diligence is the Key to Buying Property Buyer Beware Whenever a Buyer is considering purchasing property, the most important aspect before purchasing is Buyer Due Diligence. Due diligence means taking precautions and doing ones homework by researching the property and the surrounding area before one makes a purchase. Buyers are responsible for conducting their own independent due diligence on … Continue reading →
Sierra’s 4th Video Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle & CFO at Kachina Mountain Realty has some advice for staying safe in the era of COVID-19 in her 4th video. Here is Sierra’s 4th video:
Continue reading →Sierra’s 3rd Video Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle has a job! She has been promoted from iCFO (in-training Chief Fun Officer) to CFO. With her new promotion comes a big responsibility. Sierra will be launching our real estate video promotion featured on our websites and on social media. In Sierra’s 3rd video, Sierra talks about selling and … Continue reading →
Resources for Real Estate Sellers & Buyers HomeLight, a real estate website that has referred clients to me, has offered some suggestions for Buyers and Sellers. Check out these links: How a Real Estate Agent Can Help You Buy a House During a Pandemic What Do Coronavirus Clauses in Real Estate Contracts Mean for Sellers Can You Still Close on … Continue reading →
Sierra’s 2nd Video Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle has a job! She has been promoted from iCFO (in-training Chief Fun Officer) to CFO. With her new promotion comes a big responsibility. Sierra will be launching our real estate video promotion featured on our websites and on social media. In Sierra’s second video Sierra talks about Dianne’s role … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Article used with permission from Francis Phillips, First Choice Loan Services Inc. What is the Cost of Waiting Until Next Year to Buy? We recently shared that over the course of the last 12 months, home prices have appreciated by 7.0%. Over the same amount of time, interest rates have remained historically low which has allowed many buyers to enter … Continue reading →
Calling Out to All Realtors Aldea Real Estate News 7 Aldea View Lots Listed For Sale Do you have a Buyer who is looking for a view lot? There are now 13 Lots available in Aldea and I represent a seller who has 7 of the best remaining Aldea View Lots for sale. According to the real estate pundits, the … Continue reading →
Listing Your Home During the Holidays Many sellers take their home off the market during the holidays, if it has not sold during the summer months. Often the seller does not want the interruptions of their personal lives being subject to showings at this time of year. The holiday decorations and scheduled personal events often clash with hoards of buyers … Continue reading →
Summer is Almost Here! It is the season for buyers to make plans for building their dream home. One of the “Barranca Lots” has SOLD! Buyers looking to build their Santa Fe dream home always ask to see view lots. They come from places around the country, often where their homes either lacked views or had tremendous views and they … Continue reading →
Santa Fe View Lot For Sale in Aldea SOLD! Buyers looking to build their Santa Fe dream home always ask to see view lots. They come from places around the country, often where their homes either lacked views or had tremendous views and they want their Santa Fe home to be a part of the landscape. Often their home, whether … Continue reading →
Aldea View Lots in Santa Fe: Avenida Frijoles Rarely does a realtor get to list so many lots at one time. I was awarded the listings for 9 amazing lots in Aldea with the charge of getting them sold, not just listed! I have walked all of these properties over the years and have loved them for different reasons, but … Continue reading →
Open House Sunday May 3 From 1-4 | 1275 Maez Road Charming, adorable, light & bright, this northern New Mexico adobe home has been completely remodeled & is a sparkling gem of a property. Separated master suite with 2 additional bedrooms & 2 bathrooms, & pleasant kitchen with granite tile countertops adjoins the dining room which invitingly opens to patio … Continue reading →
I Just Sold a Home in Tessera! 50 Via Summa Lot 9 with a Sumac Model home. “A house is made of walls and beams but a home is made of hopes and dreams.”
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What Is A Buyer’s Agent Used For? Buyers Agent & Sellers Agent- What is a buyer’s agent used for? What is a Buyer’s and Seller’s agent? I have been representing more Buyers than Sellers lately, which means I have been very busy previewing and tour home listings. I spend several hours a day looking at the MLS, comparing properties and … Continue reading →
From Real Estate Insider magazine Using psychology to stage a home for sale is a smart way to make a good impression. Staging has a greater impact than simply cleaning the home and making it presentable. In fact, home staging can sell a home almost 50 percent faster than a home that has not been staged. Statistics also show that well-staged … 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 →
