Are You Looking for a Safe Haven? A sanctuary is a place of refuge or rest, a place where you can feel at peace. During these unsettling times, now, more than ever, I am finding that clients are looking for a home that offers a retreat like space that can nurture their spirit and heal the soul. COVID-19 with its … 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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Carbondale Colorado Home For Sale I have a client who is looking to relocate to Santa Fe and is selling his home in the beautiful majestic mountains of Carbondale, Colorado. This home is amazing with incredible views located the River Valley Ranch subdivision. If you or anyone you know is thinking about purchasing a home in Colorado, this could be … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2017 marks fourth edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter in its new email only format for 2017. 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 following: Lifestyle: Growth Real Estate Market Update … Continue reading →
Santa Fe Condominium FOR SALE 501 Rio Grande #E5 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths 1,220 sq.ft. approx Price: $310,000 MLS #201601039 View MLS Complete Photo Details » PDF Brochure » Open House Tour Sundays from 1-4pm. March 27, April 3,10,17 & 24 Looking forward to sharing this Santa Fe 2 bedroom condo! This quintessential Santa Fe lifestyle condo is located in … Continue reading →
Under Contract with 4 Offers From the 1st Open House Charming, adorable, light & bright, this northern New Mexico adobe home has been completely remodeled & is a sparkling gem of a property. Now that is marketing!!!
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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 →
More Builders Find the Sun Is a Selling Point From The Daily Real Estate News | Wednesday, December 09, 2014 Builders are looking for ways to make it easier and cheaper for home owners to generate their own electricity and lower their utility costs, and they’re increasingly turning to solar panels as the answer. Residential solar installations are on the … Continue reading →
Are the Holidays a Good or Bad Time to Sell a Home? I have included a recent article below that caught my attention on listing/selling properties during the winter holidays. Are the Holidays a Good or Bad Time to Sell a Home? The article states that from their research, properties often sell quite well during this busy season. When I … Continue reading →
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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 →
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 →
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 →
Home Staging: Why Every Home For Sale Needs To Be Staged Home staging will help your home sell quicker and for a higher price. Creating a neutral setting so that Buyers can see themselves in the home is essential. When you are thinking about selling your home, pricing the home based on the current market sales can help the home … Continue reading →
The Consequences of Non-Competitive Listings Part 2 The Dangers Of Overpricing Market value is a tricky number, because comparable-sales data do not always provide a good guide to a home’s value. Nearby homes that have sold in the past six months or so may be quite different from yours in appearance or condition, and there may be too few recent … Continue reading →
The Consequences of Non-Competitive Listings Below is an article sent to real estate agents about the dangers of overpricing listings. In the next posting, The Consequences of Non-Competitive Listings Part 2, I write an article with my advice to agents and to sellers about overpricing. Pricing 101: A Lesson for Real Estate Agents by Rich Casto Right now it is … 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 →
