Santa Fe Real Estate Guide February 2012

Santa Fe Real Estate Guide

February 2012

An updAtEd AdobEthE RESidEntiAl mARkEt

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VIA DE LOS ROMERO“A piece of heaven” is how thishistoric ranch and farm propertyis quite often described. Spanningapproximately 45.79 acres ofvibrant and varied terrain —irrigated pastures, rocky hills, andan extensive bosque — itincludes both sides of the SantaFe River for nearly a full mile.Extensive water rights make thisa true oasis. A 3BR, 3 1/2BA farmhouse, guest casita and variousoutbuildings complete theproperty. MLS# 201002869Offered at $4,600,000

BROWNELL HOWLANDThis is a rare opportunity to own three contiguous lots onprestigious Brownell Howland Road — a 3.5 acre site, a 1.96acre site and a 1.5 acre site. MLS# 201003945Offered at $2,750,000

VIOLET CIRCLELess than 15 minutes fromthe historic Santa Fe Plaza,this superlative Pueblo-stylehome is the epitome ofdistinctive, modernSouthwestern style.The2.6-acre property offerssweeping panoramas thatencompass both the Sangrede Cristo and the JemezMountains. 5 Bedrooms,5 1/2 baths, 6,000 sq ft.MLS# 201103977Offered at $2,785,000

PASEO DE LATIERRANestled in the dramatic high-desert terrain of LaTierra.5 bedrooms, 5 1/2 bathrooms, with a total of 7,729 sq ft on10.07 acres. MLS# 805662Offered at $1,375,000

SOUTH STARGAZEROn 0.56 acres with awesome westerly views, this 3 bedroom,2 1/2 bath home with an oversized 3-car garage is a stunningHurlocker designed contemporary. MLS# 201105667Offered at $750,000

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Thank you to all of our clients from 2011!Although only addresses are listed below, the gratitude to each and every person we

worked with is much more than these numbers. Thanks!

24 SENDERO DEL OSO $4,575,000MLS# 201105634

Paul McDonald505.780.1008

[email protected]

521 CAMINO DON MIGUEL $1,650,000MLS# 201105636

1320 BISHOPS LODGE ROAD $2,450,000MLS# 201004447

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142 LINCOLN AVENUE, #300 $2,186,800MLS# 201003834

3 PICACHO PEAK $1,395,000MLS# 201101504

1626 VILLA STRADA $589,000MLS# 201103787

BANK OWNED293 out of 2,177 home sales in 2011 werebank owned. For the latest updated list of

bank owned homes for sale, go towww.homesantafe.com

1185 South Summit Drive74Tesuque Ridge1664 Sentiero DellaVilla1357Tano Ridge607 Agua Fria Street, #3329 Delgado2958 Plaza Azul

34Violet Circle10 CalleVenado5 Peregrine4 Paseo delVenado50 and 48 Polaris92 Paseo del Conejo37 Rabbitbrush

SOLD IN 2011

86 Estrellas deTano55 La Pradera2957 Broken SherdTrail2955Tesuque Overlook3329 Monte Sereno12 CalleVenado

SHORT SALES98 out of 2,177 home sales in 2011 wereshort sales. For the latest updated list of

short sale homes for sale, go towww.homesantafe.com

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33 SPIRIT COURT $1,050,000An unbelievable price! Marvel at the amazing panorama from this remarkable 2002 compound, with a 4 bedroom adobe mainhouse and spacious casita, located on 1.8 acres in a gated subdivision convenient to downtown and Tesuque. The incrediblekitchen/family room is unmatched, and a romantic master suite is set well apart from the guest wing and screening room.Gleaming hardwood and stone floors, beams, hand-troweled plaster, gorgeous carved doors, generous terraces, water features,a terrific sports court, and so much more! MLS# 201104704

1110 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL $3,800,000This sensational gated Eastside estate is a rarely found in-town sanctuary, with glorious views from its3+ acres. The five bedroom home with guest apartment has elegant Territorial-style architecture anda wealth of refined detail and luxurious appointments. Featured are a private study plus family andmedia rooms, an exquisite master suite, and a fabulous eat-in kitchen with separate sitting area. Themagnificent grounds include lush lawns and gardens, broad terraces, a marvelous dining gazebo, andspectacular koi ponds. Exceptional. MLS# 201105322

10 VIA VECINO $1,150,000The splendid Sangre de Cristo Mountains before you – a breathtaking setting for this superb young 3,704sq ft Tesuque residence. The excellent great room with high beamed ceilings has a grand entertainingportal, and the 29-foot master includes a fireplace and private terrace. The light-filled center-island kitchenis equipped with high-end appliances, maple cabinetry, and a large dining portal. Featured are hardwoodfloors throughout, hand-troweled plaster walls, central A/C and heated 3-car garage. So close to town!MLS# 201103183

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954 SANTO NINO PLACE $1,395,000Splendid Sangre de Cristo views from this stunning one level adobenorth side home, just moments to downtown. Graced with southwestelegance, luxury and ease, it features a magnificent great room with14' ceiling, a showcase kitchen, and an inviting family room. Themaster suite includes fireplace, luxurious bath and 23' closet. Im-pressive finishes throughout, separate guest wing, plus a terrificguest house/studio, and 4-car garaging! MLS# 201101820

11 ABIERTO WAY $725,000Through the welcoming courtyard and dramatic glass galleria of this2008 Tierra Concepts home, are extraordinary mountain vistas. A chicsouthwest contemporary aesthetic is evident with soaring beamed ceil-ings, pigmented plaster walls and a fantastic living/dining portal withfireplace opening to walled gardens. The open concept floor plan hasa smashing great room accessing the sleek, upscale kitchen. Theserene master features a lavish bath with striking stone-paved wall.Five-zone speaker system and refrigerated A/C. MLS# 201100580

“I can’t tell you how much Bruce and Iappreciate you and your efforts on ourbehalf. We do trust you totally! Wecame back sure about Santa Fe, andabout you as our people to trust inour endeavor. Our home is totally adream come true for us. Thank youfor all that you do and stand for!”

– Cassandra Welton

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275 CIRCLE DRIVE $1,450,000Amazing views over 100 miles to Colorado.The Badlands and theSangres feel like you can reach out and touch them.Minutes to thecenter of town on fabulous Circle Drive.Approximately 4,800 sqft on almost 4 acres with brand new high-end custom construction.Very light and bright 5 bedroom, 5 bathroom home with familyroom, cinema room, enormous 2-car garage, and fabulous walledentry. MLS# 905013

638 CAMINO DEL MONTE SOL $999,000In traditional Santa Fe style, this 4BR, 3,600 sq ft adobe on thehistoric Eastside has a bricked entry portal, vigas and beams,woodfloors and hand-carved doors, plus an English garden.MLS# 201005540

7 CAMINO OSITO $1,275,000Pueblo-style home on 2.51 acres with views on a quiet cul-de-sac. Diamond plaster walls, gourmet kitchen, slate and woodfloors, two master suites plus office/extra bedroom. Landscaping.Centrally located. MLS# 201104660

NEWPRICE

26 CAMINO SANADOR $1,075,000Off Old Santa Fe Trail on almost 7 acres. Open kitchen, 4BR plusmedia room/fifth bedroom. Sunny open floor plan with fireplaces,high ceilings, privacy and views. 594 sq ft guest house, landscaping.MLS# 201104665

KACHINA RIDGE SUBDIVISIONSTARTING AT $218,000GreatValue and Great Location.MLS# 201104095

124 CANTERA CIRCLE, #20 $169,000Great building lot in the gated and secure Cantera Subdivision.Beautiful views and minutes to Canyon Road and the historic SantaFe Plaza.You won’t find anything like it on the Northside.MLS# 201105408

1265 CERRO GORDO ROAD $820,000Eastside home with attached guest house, close to the Plaza andCanyon Road. Stone floors, hand-troweled plaster walls, vigas, anda steam shower.Wonderful outdoor living spaces surround thishome. MLS# 201102866

1046 ENCANTADO DRIVE $865,000Large estate with guest house, city lights and Sandia Mountainviews, private terrascaped grounds. Incredible gourmet kitchen,perfect for cooks and entertaining indoors and out. Sunroom greatfor plants.Very close to the center of town. MLS# 201103501





Art of LIVING

F i ne p r ope r t i e s t o su i t y ou r San t a Fe l i f e s t y l e

w w w . s a n t a f e t e a m . c o mSanta Fe Team

Jennifer Gallagher, 505.660.8793 • Moo Thorpe, 505.780.0310 • Chris Haynes, 505.660.6121

7 AB COUNTY ROAD 119 S $1,150,000

204 PLAZA MONTANA $560,000Lovely home with views of Sun and Moon Mountain.Spacious kitchen with granite countertops, stainlesssteel appliances and walk-in pantry. Features a sepa-rate dining area, gas fireplace in living room, vigas, and2-car garage. Beautifully landscaped with an entertain-ing portal and fenced backyard. MLS# 201005915

20 TECOLOTE CIRCLE $1,050,000This exceptional Las Campanas home was built by one ofSanta Feʼs most prestigious builders, Doug McDowell. Theproperty consists of a 2BR main house and an attached1BR guest suite. Lovingly maintained in pristine condition.Spacious portal with a fireplace overlooks the gardens andmountain views. Just under 1/2 an acre. MLS# 201005687

7124 SERENO LOOP $335,000This exceptional home is located on a quiet and gor-geously situated cul-de-sac. Built in 2005, and loadedwith upgrades, this 2BR, 2BA home with 2-car garageoffers a separate office/3rd bedroom. Beautiful unob-structed views and surrounded by rolling hills, naturalgreen space and walking trails. MLS# 201103997

For your new and evolving Santa Fe lifestyle, trust the Santa Fe Team to findyour ideal property. Amid natureʼs splendor – Culture, Tradition, Community –savor the Art of Living!

This verdant private retreat offers anauthentic Santa Fe lifestyle with privacy,views, comfort and luxury. Surrounded bycentury-old majestic trees, this eleganthome combines an idyllic peacefulness withall the 21st century conveniences. A trulyexceptional country estate on 1.85 acreswith amazing Sangre views. The groundswere professionally landscaped and includea lush green meadow, fruit trees and lovelyflower gardens. There are acequia irrigationrights that will convey with the property.Additionally there is a charming guest housewith a full kitchen.

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MARION SKUBI GROUP

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Marion SkubiABR, CRB, CRS

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Aleka MooreOperations Manager, Marion Skubi Group

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Johnnie GillespiePartner, Marion Skubi Group

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NEW LISTING STONEGATE CIRCLE

$1,350,000Superbly designed 4,000+ sq ft custom home by the renowned design/build team of Rad

Acton and Kim Dressel. Located on 2.1 high desert acres with Sangre de Cristo andJemez Mountain views, this impeccably appointed 3BR, 3BA home offers the elegantsophistication of formal living/dining/butler’s pantry with the casualness of an opengourmet kitchen/informal dining/family room and separate master and guest suite.

MLS# 201105744





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EXCEPTIONAL

DOWNTOWN

BUILDING

Currently an art gallery, or wouldbe perfect for offices, a shop, ora restaurant. High ceilings, greatfloors, great light and ambiance.Very stylish and in fabulous con-dition. Unbelievable high visibilitylocation between the Plaza andRailyard. NOW $529,000

FAMILY LODGE

A sprawling lodge on 5 scenic acres with mul-tiple wings for a variety of uses! Great plastermain living room with standing dead growthtimber vigas and Italian chef's kitchen; privacy,landscaping and views from all windows; awing with 3BR, 2BA and guest powder room;a wing with master suite; and separate guestsuite. $769,000

RANCHITO

SANTUARIO

Expanses of open views inevery direction yet total sereneprivacy. Wonderful floorplanwith 3 bedrooms. Several livingspaces, with panoramic views.High, pitched ceilings, stainedconcrete and marble floors, funopen concept kitchen. Outdoorliving spaces look over GalisteoBasin. Stunning pool environ-ment. $780,000

SOPHISTICATED

CONDOMINIUM

Minutes to the Plaza, in presti-gious 1200 East, opportunityknocks! Clean lines and bright,open spaces make this custombuilt condo a rare find! Largerooms with high ceilings andbeautifully landscaped outdoorspaces! Three BR, great mastersuite, cheerful eat-in kitchen,garage, and storage. $725,000

SANTA FE’S FINEST

B&B

A historic adobe in perfect loca-tion downtown, 3 blocks to thePlaza. 18 guest rooms with stylishbaths, plus live-in manager’ssuite. Charming breakfast greatroom; elegant, comfortable publicspaces, patios and deck. Charac-ter, ambiance, and Santa Festyle! Parking. Established peren-nial landscaping. $2,695,000

Ashley Margetson CRS, GRI

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ONE-OF-A-KIND

VILLA

Magnificent 360˚ views from thisunique villa. The 6,130 sq ft homeis poised on 1.3 private, woodedacres on a hill minutes to thePlaza. Antique doors, diamond fin-ished plaster, high ceilings withcoves, vigas, corbels, and beams.Hand-carved stone windows. Fivefireplaces, skylights and a com-fortable floorplan. Owner is a NMReal Estate Broker. $1,995,000

HANSEL & GRETEL’S

HIDEAWAY

A romantic old adobe garden cot-tage, nestled on a wooded hill-side, in the heart of the historicdistrict. Built about 1900 with 1large and 1 small BR/study look-ing out on gardens, with 2BA. Aneasy stroll to the Plaza, andCanyon Road. Features Rusticadobe bancos, 3 fireplaces,beamed and clerestory ceilings,brick and wood floors. $650,000

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NEIL LYON GROUPNEIL LYON, CRB, CRS, GRIDIRECT: 954.5505 CELL: 660.8600EVELYN SPIKER, CRS, GREEN, RSPSDIRECT: 954.5556 CELL: 930.0999

VANESSA RIOS Y VALLESDIRECT: 954.5522 CELL: 231.3708

10 BLUESKY CIRCLEBuilt by award-winning builder Tierra Concepts, this gorgeous resi-dence has been thoughtfully sited on 1.65 acres making the most ofthe expansive western views. The 3,990 square foot, 3 bedroom mainhouse includes a fabulous office/media room. #201103846 $1,097,000

18 CALLE NOBLEAbsolutely stunning views from this incredible property in prestigiousLos Caminitos. This rare compound built by John Wolf includes agorgeous main house, a guest house, studio, office and caretaker’scasita all on 5.61 acres. #201103798 $2,975,000

LAS CAMPANAS LOS CAMINITOS

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2558 ATALAYA HILL TRAIL3BR, 3 1/2BA adobe on 5.9 acres near the national forest. Designedby John Midyette featuring high-beamed ceilings, plaster walls, por-tal with fireplace, a flagstone terrace and panoramic views.#201002950 $995,000

11 SONRISA COURT3BR on 2.87 acres. Built in 2001 by Zachary Shultz featuring a spa-cious master bedroom with a fabulous bath. Gorgeous views of boththe Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains. Kitchen with eat-in areaand access to a dining patio. #201104016 $599,000

1023 SIERRA DEL NORTEImmaculate 3BR residence plus two office spaces in prestigiousSierra del Norte. The excellent floor plan includes a private mastersuite, a two suite guest wing with separate entrance, and great officespace in the main house and separate building. #201103420 $1,400,000

1776 FORT UNION DRIVETwo BR adobe main house and a 1BR unfinished adobe guest house.Located in the Museum Hill District with south facing views. Mainhouse features an open floor plan and has been completely reno-vated. #904245 $585,000

22 NORTH VUELTA HERRADURA4BR main house, 2BR guest house, exercise studio and horse facili-ties on 11+ acres only 15 minutes from downtown Santa Fe. This ex-ceptional compound property was beautifully conceived by ArchaeoArchitects and built by Clemens Construction. #201105652 $1,995,000

4 EAST GOLDEN EAGLE ROADA beautiful and dramatic residence in Las Campanas featuring 3BR,4BA plus an office/study. The great room harmoniously combinesliving, dining, family and kitchen areas all perfectly situated to takeadvantage of the mountain and sunset views. #201105362 $1,150,000

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64 RANCHO SAN JUAN $875,000 L64 RANCHO SAN JUAN $875,000 S1121 NORTH PLATA CIRCLE $575,000 L610 AGUA FRIA, #D $359,900 S4333 PASEO DE LA ACEQUIA $179,900 S

Let’s make your real estate goals a success in 2012!

Graceful Model Home4161 Big Sky Road

MLS# 201105785 $375,000

S = Selling, L = Listing

2011 Sold Under Contract/Pending1153 EAST ALAMEDA $1,000,000 S469 CIRCLE DRIVE $985,000 S23 VISTA DEL CERRO $950,000 L3 DESERT RAIN $849,000 S1474 LA LOMA VISTA $849,000 S404 CALLE KOKOPELLI $800,000 L777 PASEO CRESTA $649,900 S4 PASEO DEL VENADO $599,900 S6 FAUBION LANE $549,000 S144 GONZALES, #1 $545,000 L19 ANTIQUA ROAD $494,000 S216 ANITA PLACE $495,000 L216 ANITA PLACE $495,000 S4211 NEW MOON CIRCLE $398,000 S2403 MACLOVIA CIRCLE $325,000 L61 SHORECLIFF $325,000 L4316 WHISTLING MOON $199,500 S6388 JAGUAR DRIVE $170,000 L544 AGUA FRIA STREET, RAAGA COMMERCIAL112 LA VEREDA $900,000 L

Adobe Dream, Land & Views86 Leaping Powder

MLS# 201200237 $575,000

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APPLE OF ALDEAWith a open floor plan centered around a great roomgraced with kiva fireplace, plaster walls, tile flooring,tall ceilings with vigas and wet bar with temperature-controlled wine storage, this free-standing single-level 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,579 sq ft Aldea home opens outto a portal with kiva and views to the Jemez. Terrificeat-in kitchen features stainless SubZero and Wolfappliances. MLS 201105184

NOW OFFERED AT $489,000

TUSCANY MEETS SANTA FESundance Estates – Sited to embrace Sangreviews, the grand living room with commanding fire-place and wall of windows opens to a circular diningroom with beamed ceiling and sumptuous kitchen.With a 3BR, 3.5BAmain house and attached studioguest quarters, there is a cinematic beauty andscale and wonderful finishes including wrought ironflourishes & Faswall construction. MLS 201102288

OFFERED AT $1,090,000

LIGHT HOUSESierra Del Norte – The luminous collaboration ofarchitect Greg Teakle and builder Fred Klein, gentlyperched in the landscape to embrace views south& west, stands a testament to how outstanding de-sign, attention to detail & thoughtful outdoor spacescanmerge to create a stunning environment. 3BR,2.5BA, 3,234 heated sq ft, minutes from town. Itspeaks to the clarity of contemporary design.

OFFERED AT $1,295,000

HISTORIC CANYON ROADIn the heart of it all this remodeled 2BR, 2BAhomewith 2nd floor den and view deck shines. The entrycourtyard transports you to a lush world withrocked path, wildly wonderful plantings and kiva. Agrand living room with handsome fireplace over-looks the garden. Master and 2nd bedroom areboth on the main level along with an outstandingkitchen and den/dining room. MLS 201102871

OFFERED AT $949,000

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Darlings,Looking for a Valentine’s gift for your

favorite doll baby next week? Lucky foryou, I have some wonderful ideas, andthese gifts go beyond the traditional boxof chocolate. My gift ideas are for theromantic, the well-read, the generous ofheart. Gracious, Cream Puffs, who isn’tall that? Please don’t admit to it if that’snot the case.For an evening turning into a romantic

all-nighter, book a night at the LavenderSunsets Casitas on Gomez Road, justoff Paseo at Cerrillos Rd. Have Fred(Artichokes and Pomegranates) deliverthe roses, Patti (Santa Fe Baskets) deliverthe “Southwest Munchies” basket (okay,it includes chocolates), and all youbring is your favorite wine, your favoritesweetheart, and your toothbrush. TellLinda, the proprietor, that you read

about her casitas in my column, she’llhave a bottle of champagne chilled andwaiting for you. My only admonitionis to hold onto your hearts: LavenderSunsets is such a romantic in-town spot,you may fall hopelessly in love. But isn’tthat the purpose of Valentine’s Day, afterall, Chocolate Drops?

But maybe your sweetheartwould rather read than drinkchampagne. What? Crazy, but if that’sthe case, get a Kindle for her (a greatgift always in season) and downloadrecovering Realtor Elizabeth Springer’sfirst novel, The Cat’s Dowry (A Jaguar

Tale). It’s aMayan mysterythat becomesa modern-daytreasure huntto find the mapmarking thelocation of alegendary tomb.The story featuresSanta Fe’s almost-archaeologist,sleuth, andintriguing

young womanpossessing strange

powers, Cali Cleary, and her group ofuniquely talented friends as they risktheir lives traveling into the jungles ofColombia and Guatemala to unlock theancient secrets of the cult of the jaguar.Cupcakes, it has all the elements ofintrigue, betrayal, suspense, and surprise

that an adventure novelneeds to keep you turningthe pages. And a littleromance, too, naturally.Then again, you just might

want to do something biggerthan yourself and contributeto the Centennial Children’sLegacy Fund in honor ofyour valentine. The year2012 celebrates New Mexico’s100 years of statehood, andLisa Barker (Barker Realty)kicked off the year with the

Grand Centennial Ball held last monthon Statehood Day, Jan. 6. As chairwomanof this event, Lisaput together a lavishblack-tie gala forabout 800 enthusiasticSanta Feans who paid$250 a ticket, knowingthat the proceedsfrom the ball will begoing to the legacyfund. Valentine’s Dayis another perfect dayin this celebratoryyear to give to ourmost important

legacy, the children of New Mexico.Speaking of Barker Realty, an

interesting phenomenon has taken placethere.Warren Sacks has finally lost hisstatus (?) as the youngest baby face inthe office. Jake Smith, 27, (formerly withRE/MAX in Los Alamos, and formerlymarketing director for British fashiondesigner Ted Baker in San Francisco, andcurrently co-owner of the Hill Diner in

Los Alamos) has joined the firm. Afourth-generation Los Alamos native(his great-grandparents took overthe general store from the Army in1947), he joined Barker to be withhis two best friends, Warren, 28, andLynneWigley, 29. All under 30...so saddle up, folks, our new YoungGuns have joined forces.So long, Sweetpeas Until next

time... Oakley

(Oakley can be reached atmerrilypierson.com.)

OutandAbout

Roses are red, art pots are clay,here are a few tips for Valentine’s Day

OAKLEY TALBOTT

Lavender Sunsets: great location + great accommodations = great time

Lisa and David Barker, dressed to the nines for theGrand Centennial Ball

Elizabeth Springer, another talentedRealtor becomes a talented Writer

Jake, Lynne, and Warren. Gitty Up



Recent Home & Land SalesSales data for the periodDec. 19-Jan. 18 from SantaFe Association of RealtorsMLS reports. Not all salesare reported.

Homes$100,000$145,000$230,000$286,000$305,500

$375,000$525,000$575,000$650,000$700,000$850,000

$900,000$1,125,000$3,150,000Land$1.3 million

Homes$28,000$67,900$68,900$80,000$153,500$201,000$203,000

$345,075$393,000$415,000$435,000$463,650$480,000$540,000$700,000

$745,000$757,500$825,000$1,045,000$1,050,000$1,450,000Land(None)

Homes$189,000$397,500$428,000$510,000

$550,000$667,435Land(None)

Homes$25,000$60,000$132,500$134,000

$136,500$149,900$150,019$155,000$165,000

$165,000$185,000$189,000$191,000$191,600

$200,000$209,990$222,000$233,200$235,000

$260,000$275,000$280,000$330,000$400,000

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Homes$95,000$159,000$249,000$420,650$530,000

$545,000$820,000Land$170,000$225,000

Homes$429,000$435,000$467,000$470,000

$499,000$625,000$655,000$745,425$750,000

Land$94,500$160,000

Homes$130,000$130,000$160,000

$197,500$245,042$275,000

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Homes$215,000

$240,000$242,000

$256,000$265,000

$326,000$355,000

$380,000$415,000

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Homes$259,000$575,000

$540,000$811,000

Land$80,000

Centex Construction, 3824Montana Verde Rd. $202,272.— 3832 Montana Verde Rd.

$225,714.— 3834 Montana Verde Rd.

$274,412.— 3842 Montana Verde Rd.

$279,165.

— 4212 Plaza Sonata.$254,557.

Rudy Rodriguez, 701-A LosLovatos Rd. $600,000.Santa Fe Habitat for

Humanity, 7292 Ave. El Nido.$170,000.— 7294 Ave. El Nido.

$140,000.— 7296 Ave. El Nido.

$140,000.— 7298 Ave. El Nido.

$160,000.Homewise Inc., 7200 Rio del

Luna. $202,000.— 7201 Rio del Luna.

$188,000.— 7208 Rio del Luna.

$124,000.

Debbie Corazzi, 100 RabbitRd. $317,309.Braxton/Jenkins, 7507 Old

Santa Fe Tr. $250,000.E.J. Jennings, 50 Tano Alto.

$200,000.John Boubelik, 11 Wagon Tr.

$220,000.

Manolo Victor, 27 Penny Ln.$249,000.Univest Rancho Viejo, 126

Rancho Viejo Blvd. $112,839.— 154 Rancho Viejo Blvd.

$107,155.Robert Cushman, 1539 N.M.

344. $300,000.Cara Levick & Paul

Groetzinger, 24 Cresta Pequena.$250,000.

Building permitsSANTA FE COUNTY build-ing permits issued from mid-December to mid-Januaryincluded the following:

Building permits issued by theCITY OF SANTA FE in themonth of December includedthe following:

Many of us remember how pleasant“stated income” loans were. Approximatelyfive years ago these were considered thenorm. No tax returns were required andfast approvals were expected. But in recentyears, only fully documented loans havebeen available and the loan-approvalprocess became arduous.Well, welcome back to the good ol’ days.

A Freddie Mac “stated-income” programhas jumped back on the mortgage scene. Asyou might guess, any program, old or new,from Freddie Mac has its rules and regs.The new loans are for refinances only andthe existing loan to be refinanced must beowned by Freddie Mac.The HARP program, as it is called

- Home Affordable Refinance Program

- must be a current Freddie loan (below$417,000). In addition, there are manyadministrative hoops to jump through. But,for future refinances that qualify, this isgood news.Could Fannie Mae be next? The

projection is that Fannie Mae willsoon offer a similar program. Ask aknowledgeable mortgage-loan officerabout this new program to find out if yourcurrent loan meets the standards.Homeowners who have been current

on their mortgages (primary residenceonly) and who have good credit scoresmay qualify for these new programs withmuch less paperwork and in some casesno appraisal. I predict that more lenders,with the concurrence of Fannie and

Freddie, will in the future institute statedloans that are based on common sense.Borrowers with 30 percent or more equityand large investment portfolios will bewelcome for stated income loans. Rules ofexcessive documentation will soften andhomeowners will not be required to explainevery deposit in the account.Yes, all of this could be a change in

direction for the mortgage world. Formany months and even years, mostborrowers have been very qualified butburdened with excessive paperwork toprove their qualification. The future isbright in the mortgage world. Interestrates will continue at favorably low levelsand a gradual lessening of documentationrequirements will speed the loan process.

Jim Gay was a real-estate broker for 20years and has been a consultant to Fortune 500companies. He is currently a broker/owner withHome Buyers Mortgage (986-9080) and can bereached at [email protected].

Mortgagematters

Are stated-income loans returning?

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Market: a ‘long and slow recuperation’By Paul Weideman

hese are strange times, when Realtorshave a special term for what has alwaysplainly been known as a “seller.” In aconversation about foreclosures andshort sales in today’s real-estate market,Kristina Lindstrom, said, “They do affectequity sellers, those who are not upside-

down, who have owned their houses for a while and didn’tused their house as an ATM card. It affects their valuebecause they’re competing with the short sale and theforeclosure.”Lindstrom, a longtime agent at Barker Realty, said

there were a little under 200 foreclosure sales in 2010in the Santa Fe MLS, which was about 15 percent of themarket. And there were 55 short sales, so “distressed sales”accounted for about 20 percent of the local market. Lastyear, the number of short sales rose to 96 and foreclosureswere up to 17 percent of all sales in the Santa Fe area.“I am not doing foreclosures myself,” Lindstrom said.

“I start out with short sales, but my clients don’t end upclosing. There are so many factors with the lenders andbanks. At the end, it’s all about the value. A lot of theforeclosures and short sales need work to put them backtogether, because they’ve been stripped and many havegone unattended for so long.”The typical candidate for a distressed sale may be priced

lower, but what it needs may add up to more trouble andcost than a regular listing.“With the inspection, you look at what it would take to

get it back in condition. It is better to look at a house thathas been consistently maintained because once you seeyou need a new furnace and roof, most people do not havethat much cash after the down payment.”Foreclosures, she said, can take twice as long to sell as

the average house on the market.The Barker Realty newsletter talks about the 2011 real-

estate market in terms of “the good, the bad, and the ugly.”The bad, besides dealing with competition from bank-owned properties, has to do with the fact that lendingstandards have gotten so rigid, even for good, qualifiedbuyers, Lindstrom said. Banks may say there is plenty oflending money, but it’s much more difficult for people toqualify, to demonstrate that they have financial stability.On the other hand, mortgage interest rates are still at

historic lows. The rates on fixed-rate loans are so low thatadjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) — which typically startat a lower-than-fixed rate, then adjust up after a few years— aren’t even being used much right now.“Disturbed sales pushed business down, which was hard

on equity sellers and also the Jemez fires put a big crimpin our market last year,” she said. “It brought our businessto a standstill in July. Some people had to leave because ofthe smoke and it just made the whole summer depressed alittle bit.“Since the summer, though, we saw a steady increase

in positive signs, positive gains. We are lower in

inventory by more than 20 percent. In fact, we will have,and we’re already seeing, a shortage of housing. WhenNAR economist Lawrence Yun was here [speaking at theSanta Fe Community Convention Center], he gave usan incredibly well-presented picture of the future. It wasquite sobering, hearing about the tremendous shortage ofhousing that we will have, perhaps even worse than afterWorld War II.”In Santa Fe, the inventory of homes on the market,

especially newly constructed homes and homes of a certainsize or in certain geographic areas, already has dried up.Lindstrom noted that the upper-end market has been

quite strong; there was an increase in sales above $1 million

during 2011. In Eldorado at Santa Fe, where Barker Realtyopened an office nearly 18 months ago, business is doingbetter than in most areas. Eldorado is a limited market,since the subdivision was built-out several years ago, and itboasts a wide demographic in its homeowners.“The traditional house 10 to 15 years old will only be

on the market for one month. It is the community, a greatreputation, the school, and just the values,” she said. “I betif I pulled up what we have in Eldorado this minute, youwould see a very short absorption rate.“We saw the second consecutive year with an increase

in residential sales in Santa Fe County. Overall it wasan increase of just under 5 percent,” Lindstrom said.

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Water conservation is the easiest andmost direct way to save water, althoughnot the only way. Santa Feans can beproud that our city is already one of themost water-miserly communities in theUnited States, using just over 100 gallonsper day per person. This is directlyattributable to our water awareness andconservation efforts.But there are ways we can conserve

even more water by reducing our indirectwater use. This is the amount of freshwater we consume indirectly through allthe goods we buy, and it is the basis of anew tool called “water footprint.”Regardless if you want to save water or

not, knowing the water consumed duringthe production of various products is funand makes for some interesting dinnerconservation. Yes, I have brought this upat dinner parties.For individuals, knowing the water

footprints of the products we buy helpsus make more informed choices asconsumers. Every product, whether for

manufacture or growing, requires water.Just like the yellow energy sticker onappliances, the water footprint enables usall to make more informed decisions.According to recent studies, only 5

percent of individual water consumptionis direct; 95 percent is hidden or indirect.Some examples:338 gallons to produce a 3-ounce steak88 gals. for three ounces of chicken55 gals. to produce a cup of java18 gals.to grow one apple44 gals. for one glass of orange juice13 gals. to produce one gallon of gas2,900 gals. to make a pair of jeans713 gals. to make a T-shirtThe message is not to quit eating beef,

stop drinking OJ and quit wearing jeans,though some of us may make thosechoices in part because of water-footprintconcerns. But we can easily choose grass-fed, rather than grain-fed; we can chooserecycled-material jeans over new jeans,chicken over beef, local beef over beefshipped in from hundreds of miles away,

or buying a fresh, local apple over havinga glass of reconstituted orange juice.With these informed decisions, we cansignificantly reduce our water footprint.The National Geographic Water

Footprint Calculator (environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/freshwater/water-footprint-calculator)is one of the easiest and fun tools I havefound to measure one’s water footprint.It takes just a few minutes and providesyou an estimated total of your waterconsumption and rank against the averageAmerican. It is not a perfect tool (itcalculated negative water use for me inone category) but it was fun to see how Icompared.The calculation should be taken as

an approximation of how one’s choicesconsume water. Maybe eventually we willhave a Water Label on our products. Afterall, water is one of our most precious andlife-giving resources.The average American lifestyle

consumes nearly 2,000 gallons of water a

day (directly and indirectly) - one of thehighest rates in the world. I found outhow much I use and where I can save.How much do you use?

Doug Pushard, the founder of the websitewww.HarvestH2o.com, has designed andinstalled residential rainwater systems for12 years. A member of Santa FeWaterConservation Committee and a board memberof the American Rainwater Catchment SystemsAssociation, he can be reached at [email protected].

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738 Camino mirada – Lovely 3 Bedroom / 3 Bath condominium in Los Miradores on SantaFe’s Eastside. The light and bright unit looks onto an enclosed patio with colorful plantings. The unitfeatures a gracious living room, formal dining room, spacious kitchen and a two-car garage. LosMiradores offers an on-site manager, swimming pool, tennis court, workout room and beautifullymaintained grounds. Adjacent to walking trails and Saint John’s College and just a short distanceto galleries and restaurants on Canyon Road. Ideal as a primary residence or second home.MLS# 201101240 $699,000 Clara L. dougherty, 690-0471

3101 oLd PeCos TraiL #916 This 4 B / 4 B unit at Quail Run is located on the 8th fairway andone of the few free-standing units. It offers 2 master suites, and a den/office or 3rd bedroom on theground level as well as a bedroom on the upper level that offers ski basin views from the adjoiningdeck. There are 2 fireplaces, one in the living room and one in the master bedroom. Extensive muralsgive the home a Tuscan feel. Amenities include: golf, tennis courts, workout facilities, walking pathand dining facilities. Grounds maintenance and maid service is available.MLS #201200223 $995,000 Warren Thompson, 989-7741



In December, we were fortunate to haveDr. Lawrence Yun, chief economic advisorfor the National Association of Realtors,give a presentation of the housing marketand his forecast for the future. Most of whathe presented was a study of extremes: neverbefore has home ownership been moreaffordable yet pending home sales have notpicked up; home prices across the nationhave been stabilized for two years yet mostbelieve that values are still falling; interestrates are at unprecedented lows and yeta conventional mortgage has never beenmore difficult to obtain. In a phrase coinedby a silly Saturday Night Live skit we ask,“What’s up with that?”New housing starts are at a 40-year low

and new construction inventory levelsare at the lowest since 1963. The trend formultifamily housing is on the rise and it’scommon for college graduates burdenedby student loans to move back home.Consider the consumer price index, whichhas increased 160 percent in the last 30years and includes a 150 percent increase inthe cost of food and a 700 percent increasein the cost of college tuition. Conversely,mortgages have only increased 17 percentin that same 30-year period due to thedifference in interest rates available nowversus then while rents have increased200 percent. It is no wonder that investorsare turning back to real estate as a viablecommodity to place their cash.In Santa Fe, the final fourth quarter

did see continued improvement overallin our housing industry. Most notably,new listings have gone done from 3,194homes for sale at the end of 2010 to 2,604in 2011. Pending sales were down 9 percentfrom the previous quarter but year-to-dateclosed sales did see a modest increase of2.4 percent over last year. The percent oforiginal list price a seller can expect toreceive has fallen slightly to 87.9 percentwhile the days on market improved slightlyto 243 days. The median sales price hasfallen to $320,443 down almost $10,000from the previous year; however, themonth’s supply of homes is down almost 24percent to 15 months.The median sales price continued to

decline in all areas of Santa Fe but two: the

Northwest quadrant had an increase ofalmost 20 percent over 2010 for a medianprice of $627,500. The city Southeast northwhich includes the Railyard and SouthCapital saw an increase of 11 percent withthe median price here at $579,000. Hard hitareas include Tesuque and Pojoaque whoseprices have declined 42 percent from 2010but sales here did increase 120 percent.Most areas did see gains in the total

amount of sales for 2011. The oneexception was the Southwest Countyincluding Rancho Viejo and theCommunity College district out to LaCienega and Highway 14 which saw adecline of 20 percent of total sales for theyear. For land sales it was a yet anothertough year with a total of 35 lots reportedsold with the average lot price at $125,000up from the previous year’s average of$110,000.So what is going to change for 2012?

There are many signs that our economyis improving but we believe it is up to usto continue to pressure our governmentand financial institutions to put forththe initiatives that will bring furtherimprovement. And while they are doingthat it is incumbent upon us to keep ourown sense of hope and optimism alive. Themissing piece of the puzzle is consumerconfidence so keep sight that our economyis improving slowly everyday and ourcontinued appreciation of that can becontagious. Together we can make 2012 aconfident year!

Roger Carson andMelissa Pippin Carson areRealtors Carson & Carson at KellerWilliams.Call them at 505-699-3112 or email them [email protected].

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“Purchase and use a drinking watersystem no matter where you buy it locally.”This response just automatically came tomind when asked, after a water-qualityoverview, what single message I would likethe listener to take away. For residents on achlorinated municipal or community watersystem, adding a drinking water systemshould rival acquiring carbon filtrationfor whole-house chlorine removal.Chlorination of public-water supplieshas greatly improved public health, butmicrobiological control is intended forwater-conveyance systems and certainlynot for water taste or for our bathingpleasure.When asked if our municipal water is

safe, I have a standard reply: “Yes, it is EPA-compliant on an annualized basis, by law.”But is it contaminant-free water? No, butany contaminants present are below theEPA’s primary drinking-water standards.What about water from the Rio Grande,via the new Buckman Direct Diversion(BDD) project? Yes, it is EPA-compliant.You will have to be the judge of how much,if any, additional filtration you desire.BDD water is filtered to 0.1 microns andreverse-osmosis (RO) water is filtered to0.0001microns. (A micron is one millionthof a meter.)At the very mention of reverse osmosis,

here’s what frequently comes to mind formany: wasting water, stripping the waterof its nutrients, and producing corrosivewater. Additional water is required toproduce good water. I have always found itcurious that RO systems are said to “waste”water, yet the term is never applied toour dishwashers and washing machines.Water used in all these processes is notconsumed in the same sense as a fossil fuel,but rather is returned to the hydrologiccycle. A high-quality system, one that iscertified to remove contaminants, usesabout two gallons of water for every gallonof product water it produces, or 33 percentrecovery. A low-quality RO (which isprobably not certified and does not havea water-conserving permeate pump) may

use 15 gallons per gallon of product (6 1/4percent recovery). But why would you wanta wasteful system that’s not certified toremove contaminants?Reverse osmosis gets a bad rap from

people who do not understand the processand the benefits of removing contaminants.In a previous column, I have addressed thebogus criticism that RO strips the waterof essential minerals. Now, really, do youdepend on water as your source of vitaminsand minerals? One valid criticism is thatthe membrane-filtration process doeslower pH, because it removes virtuallyall constituents from the water. But thereal issue of low pH water is potentialcorrosiveness. We always use NSF-certified,food-grade tubing (not copper) and add aremineralization filter, which raises the pHabove neutral (7.0) and produces both non-corrosive and delicious water.One of the big breakthroughs for us

has been using a coarser nanofiltrationmembrane (with a pore size of 0.001microns), which offers the advantage of on-demand filtration, better recovery factors(90 to 95 percent on municipal water),and high removal factors for the naturally-occurring constituents common in ourlocal water supply (albeit at legal levelsbelow EPA requirements).

StephenWiman has a background in earthscience (Ph.D. in geology) and is the owner ofGoodWater Company and a member of theSanta Fe’s Water Conservation Committee. Hemay be reached at 505-471-9036 and [email protected].

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An update on traditionBy Paul Weideman

This sweet two-bedroom adobe, in a great location — a block awayfrom Canyon Road and a 10-minute walk to the Santa Fe Plaza — is available for less than$670,000 following a $30,000 reduction.The pitched-roof house, which probably dates to the 1920s as part of a family

compound, was updated several years ago. Most of the floors in the 2,035-square-foothouse are wood, and the walls sport new, diamond-finish plaster. The living room anddining room are warmed by subfloor radiant heating; there are contemporary, efficientradiators in the two bedrooms.Distinctive Santa Fe-style qualities in the living room include rich wood overhead and

underfoot in the planks-on-vigas ceiling and newly finished hardwood floor, contrastingwith the off-white plastered walls; and deep, splayed-side sills resulting from windows setnear the outside plane of the thick, adobe walls.The modernized kitchen is outfitted with poured-concrete countertops, a large double

sink, and new appliances: Wolf cooktop/oven and Bosch refrigerator, built-in microwaveoven, and dishwasher. A gallery leads to the bedrooms and terminates in a sunroom spacewith a corner perfect for a bright office and access to outdoor living areas. Patios, some

flagstone-paved, nearly surround the house. The master bedroom has pocket doors onthe hallway that the residents can close for enhanced privacy. The room, with a ceiling ofcoved plaster and vigas, is in two parts: the bed half with plastered walls and a cozy sitting-room section with the house’s only fireplace and mud-plastered walls.Travertine fills the master bathroom: in the shower, on the floor, and on the countertop

with colorful glass-tile accents. The second bedroom varies the decor with a stained-concrete floor and ceiling of white planks on vigas. The bathroom is graced with a clawfoottub, and French doors open onto a private patio.A full basement, unusual in Santa Fe, holds the washer and dryer (although a closet on

the main level is plumbed to accommodate stackables), plenty of cabinet storage, and viewsof the stone foundation.The house on 0.13 acres is located on a small lane off of the dirt portion of East Alameda

Street, a short distance east of Camino Escondido. There are two off-street parking spots.The house is served by city water and sewer.It is listed by Melissa Pippin-Carson and Roger Carson, Keller Williams Realty Santa Fe,

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ArtofHomeTourbenefits art in thepublic schoolsBy Paul Weideman

Here’s a fine way to spend a weekendday in Santa Fe: touring (and shopping for)an amazing selection of homes and seeing(and shopping for) some really cool art. It’sthe annual Art of Home Tour, part of theARTfeast program that helps raise moneyfor art programs and supplies in the SantaFe Public Schools.The open house, underwritten by Santa

Fe Properties, features eight homes on themarket:1430 Hyde Park Road ($4.75 million)831 El Caminito ($3.95 million)345 Delgado Street ($1.495 million)1104 Mansion Ridge ($1.295 million)3900 Old Santa Fe Trail ($1.1 million)7468 Old Santa Fe Trail A ($1.1 million)414 Camino Delora #3 ($939,000)263 El Duane Court ($625,000)The Art of Home Tour is free and is open

from noon to 4 p.m. on both Saturday andSunday, Feb. 25 and 26. The homes areenhanced with artworks offered by Beals& Abbate Fine Art, Gallery 822, Gerald

Peters Gallery, Heidi Loewen PorcelainGallery, The William & Joseph Gallery,Vivo Contemporary, and Winterowd FineArt, teachers from Fine Art for Children &

Teens (FACT), and with metal sculpturesby Santa Fe High School students.A portion of the proceeds from the art

sales goes to ARTsmart.

For more information, see http://artfeast.com/artfeast-events/art-of-home-tour/ andwww.santafeproperties.com, or call 982-4466.

* * * * * * *The New Mexico chapter of the U.S.

Green Building Council is acceptingapplications for the 2012 GreenBuilt Tour,to be held June 9-10.The purpose of the tour is to help

educate the public and future customerson the incentives for living green and whatproducts/services are available. It’s also anopportunity for builders to show off whatthey do and for homeowners to show offwhat they’ve done to save energy. Last year,more than 650 people toured the sevenGreenBuilt Tour homes in the Santa Fe-Albuquerque area.Awards are given for homes that

best demonstrate green building. Thisyear’s theme is “Healthy Living, HealthyFamilies.”For details, see www.usgbcnm.org or call

505-227-0474.

Late last summer, like a lonelywildflower in an uninviting landscape,Occupy Wall Street sproutedunexpectedly on the 224th birthdayof our constitution. Germinating in acommunity space along Liberty Street, theprotest quickly grew huge and floweredprolifically. From sea to shining sea andbeyond, scores of second-generationoccupations appeared, and a worldwideprogressive-populist revolution began.Just how far the movement will go

is unknown, but already its effects areclear. Thanks to newfound grassrootsenthusiasm, the Keystone Pipeline andStop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) have beenthwarted; petitioners who would like tooust Scott Walker, the anti-labor governorof Wisconsin, showed up with over onemillion signatures; ground is gainingin the move to amend the SupremeCourt’s Kafkaesque decision that definedcorporations as persons, and a peacenik iscampaigning hard to lead the GOP.The political landscape seems much

more open to positive political changethan at any time in my adult life, buthow will this energy be taken to the nextlevel? The notion of an “occupation,” orany political protest, is always a catalystfor potential change that may or may notamount to much over time.The key to long-term success in

endeavors to replace a dominantparadigm is collaboration among thosedoing the replacing, so it’s apropos thatthe theme for the Xeriscape Council ofNew Mexico’s next conference and expois “Collaborations for New Solutions.”According to the group’s promotionalmaterials, the theme for the Albuquerqueconference on Feb. 23-24 and its expo onFeb. 25 “looks for ways that people withoverlapping interests might team up tosolve mounting economic and ecologicalproblems.”For well over a decade the council

has made its conferences about muchmore than gravel, weed barrier, cacti,and chamisa. You can always get a

phenomenal amount of informationabout how to garden with very littlewater, but you can also always get inspiredto do amazing work for the planet andher people - just by attending, listening,making connections, and dreaming upways to collaborate.One speaker to catch for the

motivational quality of his message andthe practical information he’ll share isMiguel Santistevan. He’ll be speakingduring the first day of the conferencewhich will be held at Albuquerque’sCrowne Plaza Hotel (that tall buildingon the northeast corner of the I-25 andI-40 intersection). So critical is Miguel’smessage that I reserved the last interviewof my book Harvest the Rain for him.Here’s how he summed up our situation:“You know, everybody is running

around worried about the future andwondering what could possibly be thefate of the human race. But I learnedsomething long ago from a respectedelder. ‘Don’t over analyze the problem,’ he

said. ‘The solution is simple. Gather yourpeople and plant the fields.’”So in 2012, let’s do more than just

protest. Let’s gather, collaborate, and sowseeds for a sustainable future.

Nate Downey is president of the ecologicallandscaping firm, Santa Fe Permaculture (505-424-4444), and the author of Harvest the Rain(Sunstone Press, 2011). Nate will be speakingon Friday morning of the conference and at thefree expo on Saturday. On-line registration andmore info about the conference and expo can befound at www.xeriscapenm.com.

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‘Gather your people and plant the fields’

NATE DOWNEY

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With construction costs rising andthe hassles associated with taking on arenovation project, many homeownerscan be reluctant to tackle certain projectswhen it comes to remodeling their home.However, several inexpensive exteriorreplacement projects are not only crucialto a home’s regular upkeep, but they alsoadd value and curb appeal.Having a construction and property-

management background qualifies meas the “go-to guy” for family memberswho may need assistance with homerenovation projects. Plumbing, electrical,painting and flooring are some of theprojects that keep us busy trying to get themost out of our investment.Exterior replacement projects

continuously outperform otherremodeling projects in terms of resalevalue, especially window and doorreplacements. These types of projects

are considered essential to regular homemaintenance, so homeowners will needto implement them anyway to keep theirhouse functioning properly. The goodnews is that these projects do not requireexpensive materials. Many exteriorreplacement projects can be performedwith durable, low-maintenance materialsand they have the added bonus ofinstantly adding curb appeal, which isimportant to those looking to sell.The 2011-12 Remodeling Cost vs. Value

Report (from Remodelingmagazine)compares construction costs with resalevalues for 35 midrange and upscaleremodeling projects in 80 markets acrossthe country. Realtors provided theirinsight into local markets and buyer homepreferences within those markets. OverallRealtors estimated that homeownerswould recoup an average of 57.7 percentof their investment in 35 different

improvement projects, down from anaverage of 60 percent last year.An exterior door and two garage-door

replacements were among the top exteriorreplacement projects. The steel entrydoor replacement is the least expensiveproject in the report, costing little morethan $1,200 on average and is expectedto recoup 73 percent of cost upon resale.Both the midrange and upscale garagedoor replacements are expected to returnmore than 71 percent of costs.The desirability and resale value of

different remodeling projects varies byregion and metropolitan area. There areregional differences when it comes tothe resale value of particular remodelingprojects. Realtors can help homeownersdecide what low-cost-improvementinvestments will provide the most uponresale in their particular market. It’simportant to keep in mind that resale

value is just one factor among many thathomeowners must take into accountwhen making a decision to remodel.

Rubel “Paco”Arguello is a Santa Fe nativeand interim chief executive of the Santa FeAssociation of Realtors. Contact him at 982-8385 or [email protected].(Editor’s note: We have changed the title

of this column, which was previously knownas “From the Director.”)

Adding value to your investment

PACO ARGUELLO

NewsfromSFAR

Wintertime in Santa Fe can feel like aneternity. After the holiday amaryllis andpaperwhites have died, gardeners may getfidgety, restless for spring’s return and therebirth found in every new blossom.Fortunately, we don’t have to wait until

April to get our bloom on. There is alate-winter/early-spring perennial thatis about to raise its delicate snowy whitehead amongst piles of dead leaves andsmudgy snow: Galanthus nivalus, alsoknown as the common “snowdrop.”Snowdrops sprout in February and

March, although milder winters maysee the dainty blooms poking out asearly as late January. Not to be confusedwith the spring snowflake (Leucojumvernum), another early blooming plantwith white bell-like flowers and greenspots, snowdrops have pure white petalsthat resemble droplets of milk at the tipof a tiny green stem. Literally meaning“milk-flower of the snow,” the snowdropplant gets its name from the Greeks: gala,or milk and anthos, or flower, followedby nivalis, which means “of the snow,” a

reference to its color or possibly the timeof year that it blooms, which is oftenblanketed in white.Members of the Amaryllidaceae family,

snowdrops are a genus of about 20 speciesthat are native to Europe and WesternAsia, with the nivalis as the most commonvariety. Each stem has three internalpetals that are surrounded by threelarger external petals. Cold-hardy anddiminutive, they typically grow no tallerthan eight inches.Preferring moist soil, (yes, an

oxymoron for New Mexican dirt),snowdrops can still do well in SantaFe if planted under trees or shrubswith compost-rich soil (Yum YumMixworks well). David Salman of Santa FeGreenhouses recommends planting bulbsin flower beds along walls that face theeast or north. He suggests planting ingroups as opposed to individually, andadding moisture regularly during thefall, winter and bloom times. In thesesettings, Salman says they should adaptand flourish.

When planting, make sure to placethe bulbs in the ground as opposed tocontainers; Northern New Mexico’s frigidfrosts can be deadly to plants in pots. Ifyour soil is exceptionally dry or rocky,don’t bother; they will not survive. Plantin the early fall as snowdrops are onlyavailable at nurseries for a brief time andsold as undried bulbs. They don’t storewell, so plant them immediately.For such a little flower, the snowdrop

has quite a big history. They arereferenced in the Biblical tale of theGarden of Eden as the first flower,created by an angel. In Homer’s Odyssey,Hermes gives Ulysses an herb calledMoly, which was Galanthus nivalis. Upontaking it, Ulysses became immune toCirce’s memory poisons and had brilliantdreams. This legend may be the firstto credit its medical uses — snowdropessence is used to induce dreams andslow down memory loss. (Galantamine,its active ingredient, has been synthesizedinto several Alzheimer’s medications).With its honey-like scent, the snowdrop

is also the birth flower for those born

in January. The snowdrop symbolizeshope, purity and consolation, whichmakes sense as it appears just in time, as aharbinger of spring, to erase those “wintergarden blahs” that have settled in.

Carole Langrall has worked in the flowerindustry for more than 22 years and recentlymoved her award-winning floral design studioto NewMexico. She often lectures on theimportance of buying locally grown flowersand is a consultant for beautification projectswith local communities, encouraging the use ofnative flowers and plants. She can be reached atagardenofearthlydelights.net.

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Snowy surprise:Galanthus nivalus

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Today, it is a fact that people are social-networking online. Not only are wetalking to each other, we are engagingin conversations with local businesses,organizations, and newspapers. Did youknow you can FOLLOW The Santa FeNew Mexican on Twitter or LIKE it onFacebook? A recent look at Facebookstatistics reveals over 800 million peopleare active users and they upload over 250million photographs on average per day!These numbers alone represent a staggeringshift in how people communicate and trusteach other online.Social business has always been about

people, whether it is online or offline.Social-media sites are only tools ofcommunication. What matters is trustand customer experience. Yet the focus isoften about being “on” social media sitesor “how” to use them, rather than beingtrustworthy. Often people see sites witha large number of “followers” or “likes”as a barometer of trust, but numbers donot always translate into trust. Look whathappened to the word “trust” in bankingwhen Bank of America chose to increasefees without understanding their customerswere connected online. Trust more thannumbers is the new currency in socialmedia.Building trust the old-fashioned way,

face-to-face with a handshake, is not easyto translate into an online expression oftrust. Think about brands, organizationsand small businesses for a minute. Oftenwhat is missing online is a consistency ofexperience or a failure to put a human facein the picture. How can you LIKE yourwireless provider on Facebook if you donot know there is a person listening orengaging you in a conversation? Yet thecompany expectation is that you LIKEyour wireless company because you “use”the brand. The end result with this attitudeshows the goal is market by numbersrather than building a trusting businessrelationship.To gain any competitive edge in today’s

online marketplace, the focus must be on

the customer experience of YOU, yourbrand, company or organization online.Do you interact and share insights andinformation? Or do you blast marketingmessages? Are you acting like a concernedhuman who listens and acts? Or are youindifferent and slow to respond? It doeshelp to act like a real person rather thana marketing machine. Why? People dobusiness with people they know, like andtrust.Here are some tips to build trust.

First, be open and transparent when youcommunicate. If you are tweeting about anew real-estate listing, provide the price.When you ask people to LIKE you onFacebook, walk your talk. Broken promiseslose business in a nanosecond. Go beyondcustomer expectations by giving accurateand timely information. You will stand outwhen you make a difference with customerservice. Be honest and avoid trashing yourcompetitors. What is online is there forever.Keep client information secure. Everyone isconcerned about privacy.Lastly, focus on being authentic. The best

way to create trust online is to engage inpositive interactions one conversation at atime.

Emily Medvec is an associate broker withSanta Fe Properties on a team with UllaAllyn. Emily’s passion is how social networkingonline changes how we communicate andmake decisions in real estate and every othermarketplace. Follow her at www.twitter.com/emilymedvec or call her at 505-660-4541.

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