Santa Fe Real Estate Guide October 2010

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October 2010 Santa Fe Real Estate Guide Inside Adobe Walls • A new downtown condo Architectural antiques PAGE 3 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 3 Art of LI VI NG Fi ne pr o p er t i e s t o s u i t y o u r Sa n t a Fe l i f e s t y l e 326 Grant Avenue, Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505.988.2533 • 800.409.7325 www.santafesir.com www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe w w w. s a n t a f e t e a m . c o m Santa Fe Team 168 Vuelta Maria $1,395,000 Jennifer Gallagher, 505.660.8793 • Moo Thorpe, 505.780.0310 • Chris Haynes, 505.660.6121 For your new and evolving Santa Fe lifestyle, trust the Santa Fe Team to find your ideal property. Amid natureʼs splendor – Culture, Tradition, Community – savor the Art of Living! Fabulous house and guest house in Las Dos situated perfectly to capture huge views on 11 acres. The open and spacious living room has large windows that capture the Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountains with fireplace, bancos, beams, and latillas. Includes gorgeous gardens, fenced- in backyard, sunset viewing deck, and roomy covered portales. MLS# 201004423 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 4 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe NEIL LYON GROUP We are very pleased to announce that Evelyn Spiker has joined The Neil Lyon Group In the six years that Evelyn has been in the Santa Fe real estate market, she has achieved many milestones, including becoming one of the top producing brokers in one of the larger real estate firms. She has also invested tremendous time and energy pursing advanced real estate education and training, which has allowed her to qualify for and obtain 6 professional designations. Evelyn brings with her an impressive real estate resume, educational background and skill set and we are very excited to welcome her as the newest member of the Neil Lyon Group! NEIL LYON, CRB, CRS, GRI DIRECT: 954.5505 CELL: 660.8600 EVELYN SPIKER, CRS, GREEN, RSPS DIRECT: 954.5556 CELL: 930.0999 VANESSA RIOS Y VALLES DIRECT: 954.5522 CELL: 231.3708 MUSEUM HILL COMPOUND Gorgeous one-of-a-kind Eastside estate in the Museum Hill area consists of a 5BR main house, a 2BR guest house, 2 casitas, stables, and a hay barn. Stunning grounds feature patios and courtyards, fruit trees, gardens, ponds, and rolling expanses of lawn. $4,000,000 76 PASEO DEL COYOTE Meticulously maintained 3 bedroom, 3 bath residence on 2.5 acres. An excellent floor plan with spacious rooms and high ceilings. Two portales with mountain views and 360 degree panorama from the rooftop deck. #201002433 $625,000 MUSEUMHILL NORTHWEST TAOS VILLAS AT BISHOP’S LODGE LAS CAMPANAS SUNDANCE ESTATES 560 PIEDMONT Historic early Taos Artist’s home and compound, private and secluded, yet close to town. Beautifully restored with modern amenities yet retains the spirit of it’s past. Main house and 2 guest cottages on 6.2 acres with shade trees, courtyards & gardens. #201004196 $1,495,000 4-A LODGE CIRCLE An exquisite residence in the Hills and Villas at Bishop’s Lodge. Three bedroom, 3 bath, Santa Fe-style finishes, large bedrooms, high ceilings, and multiple patios. Community amenities included. #201002437 $675,000 12 BLACK MESA Stunning custom home with vast mountain views. The excellent floor plan features a gallery entry, gorgeous living spaces, a stylish and well-equipped kitchen, a privately situated master suite and a separate guest wing with an office. #201005139 $1,229,000 24 STAR DANCER TRAIL Immaculate 3 bedroom, single-level main house and studio casita with kitchenette, perfect for guests or as an office or studio. Located in beautifully maintained Sundance Estates. Seller is a NM Real Estate Broker. #201001912 NOW $899,500 NEW LISTING NEW LISTING 76PaseodelCoyote.com 12BlackMesa.com 4ALodgeCircle.com 24StarDancer.com PAGE 5 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 5 SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 SERENDIPITY INLOS SENDEROS Quail Run Area – Serenely sighted for privacy and views in one of Santa Fe’s most sought after neighborhoods, this handsome 3BR, 3BA, 2,494 sq ft residence is graced with luminous living areas and Santa Fe flourish. Living and dining rooms meet the kitchen creating a open circular flowfor entertaining. LR view deck, kiva, 2 master suites with private baths, 3rd BR/study plus bath. MLS 201002133 NOW OFFERED AT $579,000 LOS CAMINITOS COMPOUND The timeless design of architect Robert Peters integrates a stunning landscape with well-considered indoor and outdoor living areas and panoramic views of the SF National Forest and Jemez Mountains. With a nod to mid-century modern and Japanese southwest design on 7.98 acres in the Tesuque Hills, the 4,364 sq ft compound includes main house, guest houses, studio and solar design. MLS 900437 NEWLY OFFERED AT $975,000 V i s i t Ou r P o r t f o l i o o f Ou t s t a n d i n g H o me s & H o me S i t e s a t www. HomeTeamSant aFe. com H O M E T E A M S A N T A F E D A V I D R O S E N : 5 0 5 • 4 7 0 • 9 3 8 3 C H R I S T O P H E R R O C C A : 5 0 5 • 4 9 0 • 2 9 9 9 HILLSIDE LUXURY AT SUMMIT Santa Fe Summit – Dazzling grand, this 5BR, 5.5 BA, 7,200 sq ft residence is sited amid a swirl of Sangre and Jemez Mountain vistas and valley views. Fromelegant entry salon to the gently curved formal dining, stylish kitchen and informal dining, den and private master suite, it opens to portals, patios and view–filled terraces. It’s a great house to share with family and friends. MLS 807559 OFFERED AT $1,850,000 HIDE-A-WAY IN HONDO HILLS Nestled on a private, verdant, tree-filled lot in near-in Hondo Hills with views of the Sandias and Sangre de Cristo Foothills, this recently updated 3BR, 2BA home features large comfortable living areas: a grand living room with fireplace, dining room, den, outstanding kitchen with breakfast bar that opens out to a view-filled patio/portal plus a 491 sq ft free-standing studio. MLS 201000972 OFFERED AT $609,000 BONNIE 505.954.0736 [email protected] Sant aFeReal Est at eToday. com Informative • Comprehensive • Smart DAVID 505.670.5515 [email protected] David & Bonnie Sorenson 752 CALLE ALTAMIRA $649,000 An elegant detached townhome located in the North Hills with 2,770 sq ft, 4BR, 3BA, open kitchen/dining area, wonderful light, rustic wood floors, and private patio spaces. MLS# 201002505 3101 OLDPECOS TRAIL #808 $735,000 $699,000 One of the nicest Pinon B, 2BR, 2BA models, smartly remodeled with: bamboo cabinetry, Viking appliances and remodeled baths. On a very private cul-de-sac next to a greenbelt with mature trees. MLS# 904637 BEAUTIFUL VIEW LOTS MONTE SERENO $229,000 -$409,000 $169,000 - $349,000 NORTH SUMMIT Gated Development LOT & PLANS $359,000 $289,900 TANO ROAD AREA Desirable Location 5 ACRES $319,000 $189,900 • Most Comprehensive Santa Fe Real Estate Statistics • Search Complete Santa Fe MLS • Current Santa Fe Information E S T A N C I A P R I M E R A Q U A I L R U N 26 AVENIDA LA SCALA $1,100,000 Premium Casas De San Juan home in prestigious gated community next to Santa Fe’s International Opera. This special jewel is sited on a superb lot with fantastic views of the Sangre Mountains and the Badlands. Beautifully landscaped around a pool/patio area, framed by lovely mature trees. The spacious interior includes a large living room/ kitchen, floor to vaulted ceiling windows that bring those mountain views right to you! The main house includes three bedroom, three bath suites, and a delightful loft, plus a separate, private guest suite that can serve as an office or studio. MLS# 201003481 C a s a s d e S a n J u a n Our Clients Are the Best! In a town where every third person is in real estate and can find you “the perfect house”, Bonnie and David are consummate professionals with unmatched integrity that actually CAN find you the perfect home to fit your lifestyle and needs. They will take the time to educate you on the Santa Fe market and patiently guide you into the “right” home. Just as important, they will not let you inadvertently buy the “wrong” home. This is a huge plus given the rather unique nature of “The City Different” real estate market. We met Bonnie and David at an open house 8 years ago. Since then they have skillfully guided us into: 1) a “second” home; 2) sold that home for us; 3) found us our permanent home. They played a crucial role in getting us a comfort level that allowed us to relocate. They are simply the best realtors we have ever dealt with. Jeff & MJ Rankin Bonnie and David were wonderful partners throughout our home buying experience. We were living out of state when we first started working with the Sorensons. They took the time to understand what we wanted in a home and neighborhood and kept us posted about possibilities. When we came to Santa Fe to search, they made it so easy that we found the perfect house in only a few days. They helped us throughout the transaction and even after the purchase was complete, they were a terrific resource for recommending everything from services to restaurants. Home buying can be very stressful, and moving to a new state even more so, but Bonnie and David make it not just pain free, but fun. It’s all true!! Jill Dillon BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 6 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe MarionSkubi.com 6 MINT CIRCLE $1,060,000 MLS# 201004782 Featured New Listings Classic Santa Fe-Style Home 21 EAST GOLDEN EAGLE MLS# 201004978 $820,000 Views in Both Directions Marion Skubi ABR, CRB, CRS 505.660.8722 [email protected] Johnnie Gillespie Partner, Marion Skubi Group 505.690.1909 [email protected] Aleka Moore Operations Manager, Marion Skubi Group 505.954.0732 [email protected] MARION SKUBI GROUP Marion Skubi Johnnie Gillespie Aleka Moore 152 CALLE VENTOSO WEST $1,375,000 MLS# 201002650 Impeccably Finished Spaces, Outrageous Sunset Views • View all of our listings • Search the entire Santa Fe MLS • MLS updates every 15 minutes • Save searches and favorite properties • Receive daily emails for: - Price Changes - New Listings - Status Changes • Updates on Las Campanas and Santa Fe Events, and Real Estate News • Monthly State-of-the-Market Reports • Current Las Campanas Information Why search for Santa Fe Real Estate on MarionSkubi.com? PAGE 7 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 7 OCTOBER 2010 VOLUME 14, I SSUE 6 ON THE COVER A light-filled living room in a new, fourth-floor condo in downtown Santa Fe. See Inside Adobe Walls, Page 32, for more about this property on the market. PHOTOGRAPH BY Jane Phillips COVER DESIGN BY Deborah Villa features columns data track 22 Building permits 46 Recent home/land sales STAFF OWNER: Robin Martin PUBLISHER: Ginny Sohn EDITOR: Paul Weideman DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING: Joe Vigil ADVERTISING SALES: Jan Montoya MARKETING MANAGER David Del Mauro EDITORIAL OFFICES: 202 E. Marcy St. Santa Fe, NM 87501 PHONE: 505 9833303 FAX: (505) 984-1785 E-MAIL: REGUIDE@ SFNEWMEXICAN.COM 20 Mortgage Matters 20 Artful Living by Design 22 Spouses Selling Houses 37 Our Water Quality 37 Social Networking 45 From the Director 45 Permaculture in Practice 46 Home Equity Advantage 48 Oakley Out & About 16 Architectural antiques 24 Tree generations at Trails West 32 Inside Adobe Walls 42 Midyette house on market The Santa Fe Real Estate Guide is published on the first Sunday of each month. For subscription information, call The Santa Fe New Mexican at 986-3010 or 1-800-873-3372. This publication is designed to provide accurate and authoritative information. This information should not, however, be construed as a recommendation for any course of action regarding finan- cial, legal, or accounting matters. Santa Fe Real Estate Guide BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 8 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 231 Washington Avenue • 505.988.8088 www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe 945 ACEQUIA MADRE $1,745,000 Hidden Eastside compound with two homes and established gardens with old growth trees. Completely renovated and remodeled, this impeccable property offers the idealistic Santa Fe sanctuary. Beautifully maintained and a wonderful entertaining estate with easy outdoor and indoor living. Authentic adobe compound in a very unique setting… a joy to see. #201003125 Kevin Bobolsky 442 ACEQUIA MADRE, #1 $945,000 Beautiful adobe home along the actual Acequia Madre surrounded by trees. All adobe with high ceilings, and huge vigas and beams. This property is in turn-key condition with great indoor and outdoor living spaces. A wonderful Eastside treasure. #201003751 Kevin Bobolsky ROCIADA SPRINGS RANCH $3,500,000 350 acre +/- fenced and gated alpine & aspen meadow retreat, rebuilt compound includes main house, guest house, studio, garages &barn plus additional outbuildings. Unsurpassed natural beauty. Historic cabins and stables. Spring fed ponds. The Rito de Gascon runs through the ranch and the Gascon Trail borders the property line. Additional acreage available. #201001751 Kevin Bobolsky &Gary Bobolsky www.ranchnewmex.com MARILYN FOSS 505.231.2500 SantaFeRealEstateOnline.com FLYING “A” RANCH $3,800,000 A TRUE HORSE RANCH on over 700 acres overlooking Hermit Peak. Includes a house and guesthouse, bunkhouse with attached horse stalls, covered horse arena, ponds, gardens, and mature shade trees. The outdoor spaces are manicured and landscaped. Just 55 minutes from Santa Fe, this property can be a seasonal retreat or full time property. #201003045, #201003178 Kevin Bobolsky & Gary Bobolsky 1215 DECLOVINA STREET $179,900 A bright, clean home in Casa Alegre, lovingly and carefully maintained. Enjoy al fresco dining from the landscaped yards with mature trees and flowers. The 3BR, 1BA home includes a separate sunroom, a family room addition, storage, hardwood floors, and a new furnace and water heater. Close to Maclovia Park. All offers welcome. #904105 Gary Bobolsky 430 ABEYTA STREET $623,000 Absolutely stunning 2BR Eastside home with a private landscaped and fenced/walled yard. Cozy up to the kiva fireplaces in the living room, master bedroom or outside on the back portal. Upscale touches include wood floors, plaster walls, a bright and airy kitchen with enough Santa Fe style to complement any decor. Completely turnkey. #201003377 Gary Bobolsky DOS RIOS RANCH – CHAMA $2,700,000 Where the Rio Chama and Chamita rivers converge. A recreational paradise with fishing, hiking, horseback riding on beautiful varied terrain with rivers, natural springs, lakes and plentiful wildlife. 300+ acres with meadows, aspen, cotton- woods, ponderosa pines and 1 mile of Chama River frontage. Scenic beyond belief. Roads, horse corrals, stable, hay and tack barn. #201000572 Marilyn Foss & Kevin Bobolsky 116 TANO ROAD WEST $995,000 Clean contemporary with a pool and views that knock your socks off. Remodeled and updated. Now stylish with sex appeal. A fabulous entertaining house perfect for art display. Main house is 3BR, 2.5BA and guest house has 2BR, 2BA. 3 acre private lot on a gentle knoll with huge mountain views. Includes stone floors, refrigerated AC, radiant heat, gourmet kitchen. Mature landscaping. #201004625 Marilyn Foss The Best Addresses – Estates to Pied-à-Terres KEVIN BOBOLSKY 505.470.6263 [email protected] GARY BOBOLSKY 505.470.0927 [email protected] P R I C E R E D U C T I O N P R I C E R E D U C T I O N ULTIMATE CIRCLE DRIVE COMPOUND Astonishing one-of-a-kind gated estate compound on Circle Drive. Comprised of a stunning 7,535 sq ft adobe main home plus a 1BR gatehouse and 2BR guesthouse. Sited atop a 4.33 acre knoll providing 360-degree city and mountain views. The ultimate entertainers home with a dramatic infinity edge pool with waterfalls, a putting green and nature trails. #902634 Price upon request. Marilyn Foss www.CircleDriveEstates.com Featured in Architectural Digest P R I C E R E D U C T I O N Estate Sale – Bring Offer 7 Acre Beaver Lodge Lake Jonathan Foote Designed PAGE 9 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 9 Ashley Margetson ASSOCIATE BROKER, CRS, GRI LUXURY REAL ESTATE EXPERT Of f i ce: 984. 5186 Cel l : 920. 2300 [email protected] www.ashleymargetson.com www.santaferealestatelady.com GLORIETA 30 minutes from the Plaza lies a beautiful Northern New Mexico secret: the southwest facing slopes of Glorieta Baldy–bucolic, serene, private, breathtaking. Magificent high plains wildflower meadows & evergreen woods. Xeric yet lush gardens. Well designed and solid passive solar modern home has large rooms, expansive views, custom woodwork, and top-quality material. $375,000 HISTORIC HACIENDA COMPOUND LIVE IN HISTORY! Original 1886 adobe compound in historic Cerrillos, 20 min. to Santa Fe, masterfully restored and enhanced in 1994 and 2000. High beamed and corbelled ceilings; rich colors; arches; tiles; glass and iron doors onto lush gardens. House, guest house, working artist studio and on-street gallery, solarium, garden shed, gazebo, sculpture garden, stone cellar, garage. $875,000 EXQUISITE PERFECTION A compound of comfortable luxury and seclusion with breathtaking views on 50 acres, 12 minutes to town. Antique doors, stone fireplaces, handsome hardware, gorgeous plaster and divine finishes. It has everything! Mainhouse, guesthouse, studio and office, and caretaker casa, all custom best of everything, in gated Los Caminitos. $3,750,000 231 Washington Avenue 988.8088 RANCHITO SANTUARIO Expanses of open views in every direction yet total serene privacy. Wonderful floorplan! Several living spaces, with panoramic views. High, pitched ceilings, stained concrete and marble floors, fun open concept kitchen. Outdoor living spaces look over Galisteo Basin. Stunning pool environment. $900,000 HISTORIC STORYBOOK HOUSES 1898 adobe house, guest house and art studio. Off Canyon Road. SO special! High old trees. Plenty of parking. Ambiance charm character. New wiring, plumbing and unseen necessities– authentic, original interiors! One of a magical kind! You have never been anywhere like this. $999,000 7 MINUTES TO THE WILD WEST 2.78 rolling acres with gorgeous Sangre views, the closest lot in from La Tierra. Easy access to Santa Fe and 599. $149,000 CAMINO CUERVO Immaculate and pristine with many upgrades: finished garage; A/C; security system; lovely professional land- scaping. This is a one owner home, lived in by one meticulous, professional person and appears as if it had never been lived in. You can move right in! This is a rare opportunity! $219,000 ABIQUIU LAKE WATERFRONT Waterfront! Sunning and dramatic view lot with spectacular water views, red cliffs, and Ghost Ranch from this scenic 10 acre retreat 1 hour from Santa Fe. Magnificent building sites, well and utilities. Owner/Broker. NOW $399,000 Rising up at the end of a private cul-de-sac sits this graceful 2.5 acre lot staring across at the Sangres sweeping across the view corridor. Build your dream home on this great lot. $175,000 COUNTRY ADOBE Winding down a lazy country road, yet only 22 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza, you may chance upon a mellow old double adobe farmhouse totally restored while keeping the historic ambiance. Radiant heat under classic brick floors; organic adobe walls, plastered and handpainted; slanted viga ceilings; 2 bedroom, 3 bath; kivas, nichos, and skylights; new studio guesthouse. 1.3 acres of secluded bliss. $385,000 EXQUISITE EUROPEAN VILLA Imagine an exquisite European villa with high, beamed ceilings, beeswax rubbed Venetian plaster walls, Italian tile floors, antique doors and columns, the loveliest finishes and fixtures, and on 11 acres as private as a palazzo in Piacenza. Expansive rooms and expansive views across Santa Fe, 3 bedrooms and baths, extra family room, 3,000 sq ft, and 5 minutes to the Plaza. $1,195,000 N E W L I S T I N G SPANISH COLONIAL MASTERPIECE Nestled on 2.5 very private, wooded acres you will find an elegant Spanish Colonial-style hacienda. 4,400 sq ft with exposed adobe walls, with separate dining, family room, 4BR and 3.5BA. A glamorous curving staircase takes you to the spacious master suite with office and sunroom, Yves St. Laurent blue and green kitchen, with breakfast area, vast entertaining deck, and many extra features. $695,000 N E W L I S T I N G BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 10 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 1444 NEVADO RIDGE $1,349,000 815 EAST PALACE AVENUE, #14 $529,000 1244 NORTH SUMMIT $1,990,000 THE BOULDERS This gated 360-acre Eastside community offers discerning new owners generous estate lots, consummate privacy, and the flexibility of sensible covenants. These homesites enjoy some of the finest views in Santa Fe, encompassing the Galisteo Basin and spectacular sunsets over the Sandia Mountains. The Boulders features the inclusion of more than 170 acres of dedicated open space and is an eco-friendly development. TheBouldersSantaFe.com $115,000 – $235,000 a b i g a i l d a v i d s o n . c o m 326 Grant Avenue Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 505.988.2533 505.570.0335 CRS, ABR, SRES, CLHMS, CNE Outstanding Luxury Properties 4 VUELTA DE LA TUSA CASA TRANQUILA A haven of inspiration and tranquility, this Northern New Mexico compound just off Tano Road features a main house, guest house and studio all nestled among tall pinons and glorious xeric gardens. Bathed in light, and all one level with open views as well as quiet, private courtyards. A wide open and deep portal beckons year-round outdoor living. $875,000 www.tanotreasure.com PAGE 11 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 11 Featured Listings 505.988.2806 1-877-98 ADOBE www.adoberealtyofsantafe.com Beth E. Fauré Qualifying Broker 505-690-2713 Roseanna Z. Gonzales Broker Associate 505-470-5638 312 Camino Alire Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 DELGADO STREET DOWNTOWN LOCATION - House and Guest House just 3 blocks from the Plaza. 2 BD 1 BA in main house with kiva freplace, large kitchen, dining room, new furnace & fenced yard. Detached casita is sweet with tiled foors & counter tops. Great investment. $500,000 mls#201004035 Call Roseanna. P R I C E D T O S E L L $ 3 7 9 , 0 0 0 RANCHO SAN MARCOS 11.62 acre horse property on San Marcos Loop with expansive views and riding trails await you.This immaculately maintained home offers 3 BD, 2 BA plus a spacious 3 car attached garage. Horse barn, tack room, hay storage and corrals.Water catchments barrels, landscaped and treed property make this home an oasis in the high plains desert. $379,000 MLS# 905580 Call Beth CAMINO PLACITAS PRIVATELY LOCATED on a quiet dead-end street with open views to the east. 3 BD 2 BA home with a beamed T&G ceiling, lots of skylights, ceiling fans, newly tiled & carpeted foors, master bdrm separation & a 9x5 utility room. $214,000 #201003173 Call Roseanna OLD PECOSTRAIL Tranquil & private setting close in. 3300 sqft. home with at- tached guest house on a naturally landscaped nearly 1 acre lot in Wood Gormley School district. 3 BD, 3 BA, 3 FP and a home offce plus guest house of 1 BD, 1 BA with separate entrance. Antique doors, custom tile work, plaster walls, California closets in master suite. Sunset views overlooking the Jemez Mountains. $895,000 MLS# 905892 Call Beth for appointment. H O M E & G U E S T Q T R S . N E W P R I C E ! VIENTO DEL NORTE Well maintained eastern exposure end unit condo. 2 bedroom, 2 bath unit featuring high ceiling with beams in main living area, formal dining room and 3 sets of French doors leading to spacious deck with spectacular Mtn. views. HOA fees include: CAM, exterior bldg, roof and road maintenance, refuse and re-cycling. Single car garage with extra storage. $199,000 MLS# 201001597 Call Beth B E S T N O R T H S I D E P R I C E BARRANCA ROAD ANAUTHENTICADOBE home flled with an amazing array of vigas & latillas to complement the architecture of the sculpted adobe interior walls & bancos. French doors open to a fabulous deck with stunning views to the south. Gorgeous outdoor spaces in this 2+ acre mountain setting. $1,335,000 #201002674 Call Roseanna MESA DEL ORO Rare and spacious 4 BD, 2.5 BA 2500 SF home with 2 car garage.Walking distance to nearby park and library, large and private backyard with fruit trees and grassy area for relaxation. Large well maintained home for a growing family. $335,000 MLS# 905431 Call Beth VISTA DEL PRADO COURT Cul-de-sac Location - End townhome unit along greenbelt & walking trail. 2 BD 2 BA, tiled foors, radiant heat, freplace, high ceilings, private outdoor spaces & all appliances. $208,000 #201001107 Call Roseanna L a R G E 4 B D H O M E N E W P R I C E ! Excellence, with a touch of grace… 231 Washington Avenue Santa Fe, New Mexico 87501 (505) 988.8088 Wine Estate with Guesthouse 2113 Foothills Road $2,300,000 505.955.7963 505.699.6644 [email protected] www.emilygarcia.com Emily Ivette Garcia CRS, Real Estate Broker Contemporary with Views 1445 Nevado Ridge $1,100,000 Galisteo Artist Sanctuary 13 Marcelina Lane $994,000 Canyon Road Gated Condo 653 Canyon Road, #16 $875,000 Classic Adobe off Palace Avenue 112 La Vereda $845,000 Abiquiu Dream Home 10 Petroglyph Place $750,000 Elegant House, GH&Privacy 72 Paseo de Estrella $735,000 Perfect Adobe with Rooftop Deck 333 Otero, #3 $599,000 Spacious House &Guesthouse 1295 Vallecita $599,000 Hyde Park Road House &GH 314 Artist Road, #1 $585,000 Adobe Oasis on 12 Acres 83 Haozous $550,000 Family House on Northside 1000 Calle Largo $495,000 Large House and Guesthouse 6724 Camino Rojo $300,000 Lamy Land 6 Cerro Circle $75,000 Graceful, Footstep to Plaza 544 Los Nidos $725,000 Historic Eastside with Studio 805 Galisteo $1,150,000 UNDER CONTRACT Santa Fe Style with Yard 4158 Cheyenne Circle $250,000 Farmhouse Fresh 2275 Via Manzana $400,000 Abiquiu Plaza Land Lots 1 & 2 $90,000 REDUCED PRICE GREAT PROPERTIES BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 12 OCTOBER 2010 HOME *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 231 Washington Avenue • 505.988.8088 Shane Cronenweth 984-5158 [email protected] www.ChooseSantaFe.com Caroline Russell 954-5530 [email protected] www.ChooseSantaFe.com 69 ESTRADA CALABASA $1,995,000 Step out to a breathtaking panorama from this rare and wonderful 28 acre estate. The superbly updated main house has remarkable space, including a spectacularly equipped kitchen, generous dining room, huge family room and 3-room master suite with double baths. Featured are adobe walls, pool with cabana/guest house, a carriage apartment, gatehouse, and caretaker’s quarters. With fabulous outdoor areas, lush lawn, stocked pond, greenhouse, loafing shed and arena, this compound has it all. Two private wells. MLS# 805877 548 GARCIA STREET $1,195,000 With its Historic Eastside location a short stroll to fabled Canyon Road, this dramatic light-filled residence with enchanting guest house is an outstanding value. The 3,559 sq ft main house has a soaring living room ceiling, adobe walls, large dining and family rooms, a spacious eat-in kitchen with fireplace, and office/4th bedroom. The private master has a kiva fireplace and balcony. Featured are generous brick-paved garden areas, refrigerated A/C, attached 2-car garage, and large motor court. MLS# 904478 540 EAST ALAMEDA, UNIT C $1,297,000 Discover this exceptional Eastside escape! Nestled in a very private compound created by Jay Parks, whose work famously blends historic Southwest influences with the finest amenities. Supremely quiet and handsomely detailed, it features adobe walls, custom cabinetry, hardwood and tumbled brick floors, hand-troweled plaster walls, high ceilings and 4 fireplaces. A bank of tall French doors access the grand portal, built-in grill, gardens and sunset views. Radiant heat, refrigerated A/C, and a two-car garage. MLS# 201003939 301 OTERO STREET, #3 $515,000 Fall in love with this perfect vacation home, a captivating 1,579 sq ft, two bedroom Territorial double adobe. Located in a small compound within easy walking distance of both Canyon Road and the Plaza. Possessing elegance, style and an undeniably romantic ambiance, the historically plaqued property is graced with high ceilings, spacious rooms, planked wood floors and refined architectural detail. Beguiling outdoor gardens with bricked patios and portal complete this very special offering. MLS# 201002697 11 LONGHORN LANE $1,075,000 In gated La Tierra Nueva, this is one of the loveliest homes we’ve seen. The Territorial-style house by Woods Construction has a superb guest house, and is embraced by spectacular mountain views. On 13.5 acres with breathtaking landscaping and an amazing garden room, the main house has a formal dining room, library/media room, 4 fireplaces, and wonderful entertaining portal. The romantic master suite is a jewel, and the kitchen is a serious cook’s delight. Horses most welcome; community tennis court. MLS# 201004244 1344 UPPER CANYON ROAD $1,600,000 Up a gated drive and boasting captivating sunsets, this beautiful house with a separate guest apartment on 1.87 acres, personifies the magical appeal of Upper Canyon Road. A gorgeous 43' long great room accesses 2 portals and a fabulous grill island. The quintessential country kitchen opens to a spacious, panelled family room. Included are a master suite with walk-in closet and terrace, 6 fireplaces, hardwood floors, private office, radiant heated floors, huge sun deck, and a groomed walking trail. MLS# 905559 Visit Our Unique Website! ChooseSantaFe.com 6 LUGAR DE MADISON $795,000 Uncompromising luxury and brilliant Southwest contemporary design elements in a lush fairway setting define this stunning home in the exclusive Las Puertas enclave. The drama, scale, and lavish finishes are simply unequalled at this price. The sensational master suite, showcase Viking kitchen, cherrywood cabinetry, soaring beamed ceilings, silken pigmented plaster, stone and hardwood floors, and massive 20 foot-wide disappearing glass doors will captivate the most discriminating. MLS# 901427 S O L D S O L D PAGE 13 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 13 *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 ROXANNE APPLE Direct: 505.954.0723 Cell: 505.660.5998 Visit my Website: SantaFeCalling.com 930-928 CERRO DE LA PAZ $3,495,000 YOUR IDEAL DREAM HOME JUST CAME ONTHE MARKET! Beautifully sited on 2 separately deeded lots comprising 8+ acres in one of Santa Fe’s most sought after areas, this exquisite residence was built in 1938 in the spirit of the owners’ good friend, John Gaw Meem, and completely and impeccably remodeled by Sharon Woods in 1999. A romantic courtyard, expansive portals and magnificent gardens frame the beautifully proportioned living areas, fabulous gallery, a true chef ’s kitchen, library, media/family room, magnificent master suite and 4 more light-filled bedrooms and baths which offer views of the lush landscape, surrounding mountains and city lights.This property perfectly balances the scale of a private estate with the charm and detail of an incredibly gracious home including 2 separately deeded lots, city water and private well, 12,000 gallon water storage tank, fruit trees, grape vines, perennials. Elegant and warm interiors, fabulous entertaining areas. Plans available for studio/guesthouse. Possibility for adding a pool. Excellent price for an estate of this quality and size! MLS# 201003810 Co-listed with K.C. Martin, 505.690.7192 16 FIREROCK ROAD $435,000 At the end of a long, private drive you will find a wonderful home with open floor plan, 2,300 square feet, a large 1.35 acre Village Estate lot that offers sweeping mountain views, lushly landscaped courtyard, master bedroom suite well separated from two bedrooms and den and an attached two-car garage. MLS# 201004213 1010 PASEO DE LA CUMA $775,000 This charming and private home sits behind its gate on a completely fenced 1+ acre and basks in great mountain views. Plaster walls, tiled floors, skylights, antique mesquite doors; master bedroom, living/dining, kitchen areas open onto wraparound deck for savoring sunsets. Art glass and Talavera tiled baths, many hand-painted finishes, wonderful art walls, eat-in kitchen, attached 2- car garage, single level. And very close to downtown Santa Fe. MLS# 201004966 15 AVENIDA CAMPO VERDE $795,000 Exceptional 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 2,750 sq ft, Northern New Mexico-style home with detached 2-car garage, located in the heart of Tesuque Village. This unique property resides in a beautiful compound-like setting with mature, lush landscaping, and acequias with water rights. Together with adjacent 11 Avenida CampoVerde, these properties present a wonderful compound possibility. MLS# 201000021 Co-listed with K.C. Martin, 505.690.7192 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 14 OCTOBER 2010 HOME SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe www.LINDAMURPHY.COM call direct 505 780 7711 personalize your world! “MY 26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE TELLS ME WORKING WELL WITH CLIENTS REQUIRES A NEEDS- SPECIFIC, HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED AND HANDS-ON APPROACH— ALONG EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. I PERSONALLY TAKE MY CLIENTS THROUGH THE ENTIRE BUYING/ SELLING PROCESS SO THAT EVERYTHING IN YOUR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION GETS DETAILED ATTENTION, AND IS CORRECTLY HANDLED–EXPERTLY MANAGED, START TO FINISH! NORTH SUMMIT Magnificent home perched high atop Santa Fe in the prestigious Summit enclave. One-of-a-kind location with unparalleled views. Truly magnificent spaces indoors and out! Lovely two bedroom guest house. MLS# 905105 $1,990,000 CHARLES WEBER Direct: 954.0734 Cell: 670.9377 TAX DEFERRED EXCHANGE SPECIALIST Helping People with Real Estate Strategies Since 1989 13 CLOUD MARCH WEST $649,500 Lovely Los Suenos home with expansive Sangre de Cristo and Jemez Mountain views on nearly 3 acres. Spacious living room with high ceilings and fireplace, open dining room, large kitchen with granite counters and breakfast nook. Numerous french doors leading to portals and patio spaces. Generously sized master suite with fireplace, large bath and huge walk-in closet. 2,700 quality crafted square feet. #201001264 www.228StFrancis.com 228 ST. FRANCIS, A & B Clean, modern office building. 11 offices with reception, handicap accessible baths and kitchen area. #201000838 $475,000 #201000839 $425,000 1208 MACLOVIA $175,000 Cute Stamm on a quiet street. Open living space with wood floors, a garage, two bedrooms plus an office and full bath on a spacious lot. #201003797 1706 PAINTED SKY $579,000 Truly gracious, beautifully kept three bedroom, two bath home. Open living/dining with vigas and kiva fireplace. Large master with kiva and city views. Lovely rear portal and entry courtyard. #201002481 634 GARCIA STREET, #20 Exquisite two bedroom adobe with beautiful gardens in the back of the prestigious Webster Compound. Private. Dramatic living room with large glass windows. Updated kitchen and wonderful entertaining spaces. Single family residence. MLS# 201004622 $799,500 530 GARCIA STREET, #3 Absolutely adorable, quaint and beautifully upgraded one bedroom, one bath condo in historic, Eastside location walking distance to Canyon Road and the Plaza. Lovely, classic compound with lush gardens. MLS# 201003782 $199,500 N E W L I S T I N G P R I C E R E D U C E D Seller Financing! PAGE 15 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 15 620 Cerrillos Rd, 984 0955 • 53 Old Santa Fe Trail, 982 1296 Fine Furnishings & Accessories Your Look...Our Complimentary Design Services... ACC, making your house a home for the last 24 years. ACC’s Design Team (from left) Larry Nearhoof, formerly Harrods Peggy Garcia Teresa White Jeff Fenton, VP Design BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 16 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Talkin’ about architectural antiques By Paul Weideman T here’s nothing like the earthy, rustic quality of architectural antiques to add substance to a New Mexico home, courtyard, or garden. And if you prefer being surrounded by gleaming, newly manufactured surfaces, a well-placed object bearing the marks of age and human hands may yield a contrasting soulfulness. It’s not hard to find architectural antiques in Santa Fe. Jackalope and Seret & Sons are obvious places to check out. It may be valuable to look into these fascinating items with a designer like Pam Duncan of Wiseman & Gale & Duncan Interiors. In Duncan’s store, you may notice the beautiful vargueño or traveling desk from Bolivia. It’s an example of a straightforward antique piece, ready to go. Then there are items like the glass coffee table built around a lovely, antique piece of French iron grillwork, and the glass lamp made of what was once a chandelier pendant. A third category is populated by “nuevo antiques.” Santa Kilim, for example, sells true antiques from Morocco, Afghanistan, and India, as well as new pieces made by artisans in Santa Fe and Morocco, based on old designs. Barbara Templeman, Barbara Templeman Interior Design and insideOUTsantafe, said, “In my work, unless the client specifically wants an antique, I love good reproductions. I’m more concerned with the design aesthetic than how old it is.” Cost is an unavoidable consideration. “When I travel, I find things, but it can be very expensive to bring them back,” Templeman said. “I was in France and I found a table, fantastically priced at just $1,500 for a beautiful, elm, 500-year-old farm table, but it was going to cost me $4,000 to bring it here.” For Pam Duncan, “Making furniture out of whatever we find is a joy because those are things you can’t do with new, purchased furniture. I’ve made architectural antiques into headboards, I’ve used them on fireplace mantels and as fireplace surrounds. Sometimes we make pieces into lamps or table vases. We had some wonderful porch posts from Peñasco years ago that I’m sure someone used inside as decorative features.” Duncan stressed that both antiques and antique-based pieces — such as decoratively carved strips that can be added as accents to furniture — should harmonize, culturally, with the home or room. “We generally have used architectural antiques and fragments from Guatemala and Mexico and France. Sometimes we use a piece from the Philippines, because the Spanish were there and that works well.” The smooth, earth-toned surfaces in a typical “Santa Fe Style” home curiously works with many décor varieties: Asian design is one that seems to work as well as New Mexico Spanish colonial. And architectural antiques go with almost anything, if done tastefully. “There’s no reason why a contemporary house can’t have an interesting element that isn’t a contemporary piece,” Duncan said. She take trips for the purpose of finding things to import, “and when I look at something, if it’s an interesting something, I can figure out a way to use it.” In her showroom are small tables incorporating an old tray and an old basket. Looking at a 17th-century, Spanish chest, she said she’s thinking of making an interesting, iron stand for it. “That’s what we’re all about,” Duncan said. “You can’t do an interesting space without a few interesting pieces. Maybe the clients have a piece of their own they want to showcase that we can make into something. We do things that are tailored for each client, and that’s what a designer does: you work with the person and the space.” A prime source for architectural antiques and custom doors, windows, and furnishings made from such pieces, is La Puerta Originals. The company, formerly in the Santa Fe Railyard, is now on N.M. 14, just south of Interstate 25. The first thing you notice are the oceans of old doors lined up in the extensive inventory yard. “The myth is that we’re just a salvage yard, just selling old doors,” said Scott Coleman, who owns La Puerta with his wife, Melissa. “We do still sell old doors, but most of our work is tearing apart old doors and manufacturing new products for new construction entirely out of the antique materials. “People walk along here and see doors. I just see wood to make doors out of.” The 23-year-old company’s marketing materials say it has “the world’s largest collection of antique doors including Spanish Colonial and classic antique mesquite Mexican doors, teak and pine doors from Southeast Asia…ornate carved columns and corbels, antique carved cabinets, dowry chests, reclaimed beams and ceiling timbers, antique tin ceilings and roofing material, and cast-iron railings.” The materials, dating from the 18th century through the early 20th century, have been collected in Northern New Mexico and from Mexico and a dozen other countries in Latin America, Europe, and Southeast Asia. It’s easy to wonder if La Puerta isn’t robbing these countries of wonderful, antique doors and other materials, but Coleman insists that all the stuff in his inventory would otherwise have ended up in those nations’ landfills or as firewood. “You’re not going to come to La Puerta and find a perfect door,” he said. Before and after — Materials in the antique, Pakistani doors at left were used by La Puerta Originals to create the vanity pictured above PAGE 17 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 17 Looking at some fantastically carved, but dilapidated, doors from Egypt, Coleman said, “To me, the patina on an on old door is sacred; it’s like a Jackson Pollack painting.” Inside the building, one room offers scores of samples of surface finishes. Next door is the company library, with photographs of completed pieces filling hundreds of volumes; they’re organized by type, such as round tables and entertainment centers. In a large wood shop, artisans fabricate custom doors, cabinets, fireplace mantels, beds, wine-storage racks, vanities, and flooring, most constructed using invisible but rugged mortise-and-tenon joinery. Many finished pieces boast intriguing combinations, like the refrigerator-door panels from reclaimed barn wood sharing space with cabinets fronted with antique tin paneling. La Puerta employs 30, down from 50 a few years ago. That 30 doesn’t include the acquisition half of the business, which is done by contract. “Business has been OK,” Coleman said. “It’s a tough climate, but our business is all over the country now. Less than 10 percent of our product last year stayed in New Mexico.” A few pieces getting ready to go in September were a 12- foot, Japanese-style entryway arch bound for Lake Placid; a shuttered window going to Lubbock, Texas; and a $3,800 feature door for a new restaurant in Florida. “We don’t make things for sale. We work by custom orders, and it’s based on people’s budgets,” he said. “So rather than just telling someone this door is $5,000, we ask them what they want to achieve and how much they can spend, and we’ll design a solution that meets their budget and comes as close as possible to their aesthetics.” The design side of the business is first and foremost. “The design appointment includes a tour of the inventory yard and provides a brief cultural history of the material as well as provenance,” according to the La Puerta catalog, one of the coolest, little company catalogs you’ll find anywhere. One interesting design on view during a recent visit to the La Puerta shop was a tall and wide cabinet with a round insert — a sculptural circle in a square — for in- room firewood storage. On another piece, a finished door showed hinge/ strap indentations from its original use. “For some people, that will be their favorite detail,” Coleman said. “Someone else might love the door except for that.” Designing and furnishing a house is, of course, all about individual taste. “I only have 17 years of experience in Santa Fe,” Barbara Templeman said, “but I think people still want a mix. They come from other places and want to incorporate their things, so architectural antiques are used as an accent. For me as a designer they have more impact if they’re visually isolated. If they’re used in a clean, contemporary environment, an antique as a coffee table becomes a centerpiece.” In the best circumstance, if the budget allows, a new- house project will begin with meetings between the client, the architect, the builder, and the interior designer. Templeman agreed, but added, “for some reason, architects here don’t think of involving the interior designer until later in the process. It would be nice if there was more collaboration.” Templeman uses architectural antiques in many different ways. “If I am planning with the architect at the time a home is conceived, we can use them for accent doors and windows and in garden walls. Also filigree ironwork can be used similarly in an opening in a wall or in windows or a door. Stone is also fun to work with. Old column capitals and fountains from Spain and Mexico, France, and Italy look really nice in a garden environment.” She has created coffee tables from antique, weathered doors and frames fabricated from wood or iron. Another table was based on an old, Mexican chicken cage. Where did she find that antique item? “At an estate sale in Santa Fe,” Templeman said. “Another good source for these items is Antique Warehouse in the Railyard, and I have used La Puerta. And I watch for things driving around New Mexico.” A find at Wiseman & Gale & Duncan Interiors: religious figures from Guatemala dating to the late 19th century. Below, interior designer Barbara Templeman created this coffee table using an old chicken cage from Mexico. BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 18 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 505-983-8100 chapmanhomes.com Old Pecos Trail & St. Michaels Drive, near Zia Road. We have the ideal solutions for those who are wanting to entertain and travel. Spacious single story floor plans with beautifully designed elevations. This two bedroom gem includes a stylish casita which frames the large private patio. Come see our model in this desirable community just minutes from the Plaza. Plenty of walking trails and 10 acres of open space. Priced from the low $500,000’s. SIMPLIFY YOUR LIFE. Ranch and Residential listings: Capulin Ranch – 21,875 Total Acres – 7,760 deeded acres, 11,275 NM State Lease, 2,560 acre BLM lease. Santa Fe style HQ home w/pool, guest qtrs, modern pens, digital scales, perimeter fenced w/8 pastures, 2 traps, in excellent condition. First Class 350 auyl cow operation. List Price: $4,000,000. La Cueva Ranch – 3,242 acre ranch is located on Apache Mesa west of Los Montoyas & southwest of Las Vegas, NM. La Cueva Canyon is rimrock, grassy mesas & playa water tanks. Excellent grass right now... List Price: $1,779,107. Trigg Ranch Parcels – Located on Apache Canyon Road 9 miles south of Romeroville on Hwy 84. 180 acres w/Hwy frontage, power, phone & views - $299,900. Also have 720 acres on the mesa for $612,000 and 360 acres near La Cueva Canyon for $216,000. Call for maps. 360 Goldmine Road – 7,500 sf arena is the focus of this horse property. The HQ home is in great condition, has a 2 car garage & studio plus 5 stall barn, shop, work shop, guest m/h. Lots of improvement for the money. All for $419,900 MLS# 906562 HC 33, Box 77A, Las Vegas, NM – This is a 30 acre parcel that is perimeter fenced, has an old mobile home as a residence, good water well and septic in place. Easy Hwy 84 access. 25 minutes to town, on the school bus route too! Must see for $119,900. 19 Jennifer Way – WOW!! LOOK!!! South of Santa Fe on 15 fenced acres is a 1,450 sf RASTRA constructed home. It’s brand new. Horses okay, lot split possible. Low utility bills, allergy free environment. Price reduced: NOW $250,000. Call Ralph Jaramillo at 490-7720. MLS#201001606 4 SMCR B-50 – Rowe, New Mexico – Ora le’ See if you can find another home that compares to this Immaculate two story 1,600 sf home w/ 3 bedrooms, 2 baths all on 1.4 acres. Carport off back door, fenced front yard & horse pen. Price Reduced $213,900. MLS# 905884 48 Sunlight View in Cuyamungue has 1200 sf adobe home on fenced .75 acres. Hardwood floors, wood stove, efficiency guest unit & 1 car garage, new septic tank & hot water heater. List price drastically reduced: $125,000. MLS#201000644 What are you waiting for??? 84 Haozous Road – 25 acre parcel(s) has an immaculate 2,800 sf Main Home, 1,600 sf Guest Home, 2 stall horse barn, perimeter fence with turn out. Outstanding mtn views & good cold water well. ANOTHER REDUCED Price NOW: $990,000 MLS# 900454 262 Frontage Road Rastra constructed home in Rowe, NM is Energy efficient & allergy free, w/1850+ sf, 3 bedrooms & 2 baths on fenced lot. Tile floors, granite counter tops, top line appliances & more. Priced reduced to $265,000. MLS#901803 7437 Sagebrush – Located southwest Santa Fe in beautiful gated Vista Primera is a 4 bedroom, 2 bath 2,400 sf home is in pristine condition. High ceilings, granite counter tops, new stucco & windows; this home is like new again. Asking $335,000 MLS #2010003784 4107 Agua Fria – Wood Frame/stucco home has 900 sf on .20 acres with a guest unit in back. Remodel to your hearts content.. EZ to show! Price is MAKE AN OFFER - MLS#905628 Vacant land listings: Three Viejo Rastro Building Sites off the Santa Fe Trail – Santa Fe City & Sunset Views Wow Ya from all 3 lots. All lots are 1+ acre w/City Utilities on site. Sensible CC&R’s Prices reduced NOW $325,000 & $350,000 MLS #806029 & 806043. Camino Los Abuelos has 15+ acre building site w/Ortiz Mtn. Views. An ROS water system is in place, electric transformer installed & only 20 minutes from town? Horses allowed! READY to build!!! Or WILL BUILD TO SUIT!!!! Priced Reduced $197,500 MLS#900425 Trigg Ranch Parcels – 720 acre parcel & 360 acre parcels are located atop Apache Mesa off Hwy 84 south of Romeroville. Priced at $612,000 & $216,000 respectively. Both parcels are excellent small ranchette properties. Owner will carry... Black Canyon Road – City light views, electric transformer & shared water well ready to hook up and only 20 minutes from downtown. Its all here, views, utilities, water! Adobe homes allowed too! MLS# 905355 is Priced at $234,900. Sunshine Road – Very LUSH 77 acres has 2 cold water wells, moderate pinon, ponderosa & cedar tree cover, perimeter fencing, county road access and a building site ready to go. Pristine acreage can be split too! Will Sell for $374,900. MLS# 904265 Apache Mesa – 64 acres for $79,900 has incredible sunset views from rimrock location and 120 acre fenced pasture for $144,000. Located Hwy 84 near Las Montoyas. Owner will finance. Apache Mesa – THIS 160 acres also has drop dead, stunning, mind numbing long drink of water views. Camping cabin is perched on the rim rock. Ponderosas shades the campsite. Blue gramma is knee high. Asking $127,500. Andele’ muchacho’s before the snow flies! Two Parcels in Rowe, NM – 8.58 acre lot is fenced all around, has electric & phone & is located across Hwy 63 from the fire station. 2nd lot is just down the road a piece & has 11.67 acres. Terrain is level & both parcels can be subdivided. Owner will finance. Priced at $135,000 & $150,000 respectively! John Provost - 455-1201 • Ralph Jaramillo - 490-7720 Toll Free: 888-989-7573 • Cell: 505-490-0220 [email protected] • www.SantaFeLand.com I work as Buyers Agent for Ranch Buyers anywhere in New Mexico. 1433 St. Francis Dr. Ste. 210 Santa Fe, NM 87505 505-989-7573 ONLINE COupONs & MORE SmartSho SANTA FE WWW.SMARTSHOPSANTAFE.COM PAGE 19 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 19 Out Of Town PROPERTIES 1114 N. Riverside Drive Española, NM • 505-753-7159 www.cybermesa.com/~yuccareal LAND Use your imagination. Trust your instincts. Followyour dreams. Come toTaos. To receive a free copy of our premier real estate guide, serving Taos and Northern New Mexico, call 1.575.758.2241, or visit us at www.taosnews.com. Espanola - Chacoma Vista - $55,000 Coyote - 1.90 ac. $72,000 McCurdy - James Thompson Ln - $75,000 Espanola - 1.148 ac. near College -$160,000 Guachupangue - 4.6 ac. - $187,000 El Guique - 34 ac. & 160 ac. tracts. Secluded TIERRA AZUL - Large manufactured home featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths with several additions. Carpet, ceramic tile and hardwood floors in part of the house. Enclosed porch front and back. Large redwood deck and tiled patio. Irrigation rights for a variety of fruit trees, pine and large cottonwood trees surround the house. Large detached garage/workshop, horse property, additional property available. 1.700 acres. $195,000 CHIMAYO - Charming adobe home on .75 acre. Multi-level with 2 bedrooms downstairs and 1 upstairs, 1 bath. Home has been remodeled with new wood floors, windows and kitchen cabinets. Also available: small heated Casita can be used as a guest room or studio. Ready to move in. A Must See!! $160,000 CHIMAYO - This 2 bedroom 2 bath adobe home previously used as a Gallery with living quarters, has large rooms, remodeled kitchen and bath, wood stove. Has a separate heated studio, fenced yard with fruit trees. A must see with Commercial potential, 2840 sq. ft., 0.380 acre. $225,000 FAIRVIEW - On North Orchard Drive you will find this 2 bedroom, 1 bath home with cottonwood trees, landscaping, huge back yard, fenced and water rights. Attached carport, storage and patio. Close to schools, churches and shopping. .400 acre. $195,000 Santa Fe Real Estate Guide A Good Place to Start BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 20 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Would you work with a lawyer who was not licensed? Would you trust a doctor who doesn’t take continuing education? Would you hire a plumber who is unlicensed... ever? Given a choice, your answer is probably “NO” to each of these questions. Well, as of July 31, 2010, you have a choice when selecting a mortgage banker or broker. Licensed or unlicensed? Does it really matter? Read on. In 2009, the New Mexico Legislature passed the New Mexico Mortgage Loan Originator Licensing Act. Along with this, the Mortgage Company Licensing Act was passed and The National Mortgage Licensing Service (NMLS) was created. State and national licensing for mortgage- loan officers and their companies is now a reality. The purpose of these long- overdue bills is to increase competency in the mortgage business. In order to be eligible for such licensing, a tough test must be passed. Then a background check and fingerprinting must meet a strict standard. When all of these requirements have been met and are in place, the mortgage officer is given a 6-digit ID number that is registered with the NMLS. From a borrower’s perspective, what does this hoopla really mean? Does it give him or her a better rate or terms? Does it help with the down payment? Maybe not, but it does mean better knowledge of programs, underwriting, and products to help obtain the right mortgage, in the right way, and offers protection against fraud and the old bait-and-switch game. The requirements of the law are multi-faceted, but I want to discuss a few of them. The first is the mandatory continuing education (MCE) required annually. The courses must be taken with an accredited provider who is required to give the students the very latest updates concerning the mortgage business. Lack of proof that MCE has been completed and reported to the NMLS can result in revocation of the license. Loan officers for mortgage brokers (who do not underwrite and fund the loan) and for mortgage bankers (who do underwrite and fund loans) are required to comply with the new laws. Loan officers with state and federally chartered banks with mortgage banking departments are exempt from these new laws. Secondly, the protection and recourse provision in both acts gives a borrower security that the loan officer offering the loan deal will follow through at the closing table with the same terms. Complaints can be filed at the NMLS website, http://mortgage. nationwidelicensingsystem.org Thirdly, the fingerprinting and background check should not be taken lightly. Most consumers want to know that their loan officer has not committed fraud. A loan officer, mortgage bank, or commercial bank with numerous pending lawsuits may play an important part in a borrower’s decision process. Licensing of mortgage loan officers is a good thing. It is something I have supported since coming to Santa Fe 17 years ago. It is the first question you should ask when interviewing someone to lead you through the complexities of a home mortgage and the last thing to be grateful for when putting the key in the door of your new home. Jim Gay was a real-estate broker for 20 years and has been consultant to Fortune 500 companies. He is currently senior loan officer/ partner with Superior Mortgage Services (505- 988-4422) in Santa Fe. Mortgagematters Does licensing matter to you? JIM GAY Imagine entering your home after a tough day at the office and you are welcomed by a clutter-free space, the fragrance and beauty of fresh flowers, the soothing sound of gurgling water, a special piece of art... aaaah, home at last! Our home should be our refuge, a place for renewal. Starting and ending our day in an environment that is thoughtful and well-designed is the key to balance and harmony of our whole being. When one considers home as “sanctuary,” it becomes a place where you mindfully start and end each day. The home that is a sanctuary brings you back to center. Sanctuary is a sacred and protected place, originating from the Latin sanctum, which meant an inviolably private place. Home is a place of refuge and retreat from our everyday duties in the world. Many studies have shown that our physical environment has a GREAT effect on our health. Getting back to nature is what brings us back to quiet peacefulness. In nature, there is a natural order... no chaos. Our homes should be places of calm and peace. So obviously they should not be cluttered with stuff. As the saying goes “a place for everything and everything in its place.” That may sound corny or cliché, but to me it is truth. If you find this a challenge, there are professional organizers or books for do-it-yourselfers, but it is necessary. We all yearn for beauty and quiet on some level, so we should try to create this in our home. Here are some ways that we can connect to nature in our sanctuary: • Keep fresh flowers in your home and locate them in an area where you can enjoy the sweet fragrance of these natural beauties. • Let the light in. Open your shades and drapes. • Try arranging furniture for ease of flow and space. Edit your furniture and decorative accessories and get rid of things that don’t serve you. • The sound of moving water can add a soothing element of calm that will welcome you and your guests. There are a wide variety of water features to fit any budget available at many home stores. • Subtly filling your space with natural scents such as lavender, sage, lemongrass or other wonderful herbs, which are available in a variety of natural oils or other forms to suit many tastes. • Create an entrance that welcomes you at the end of each day and sends you off each morning refreshed. How do you do this? Again, no clutter, place a piece of art that makes you joyful. Create a resting place for keys and handbags, etc., and make sure that a delightful fragrance sends you off and welcomes you home! My favorite quote is from the famous architect/designer Le Corbusier: “Space and light and order. Those are the things that men need, just as much as they need bread or a place to sleep.” Aaaah... home at last! Lisa Samuel ASID, IIDA (NMLID #313) is a Santa Fe native and owner/president of Samuel Design Group, located in the ArtYard Lofts in the Santa Fe Railyard. She is an award- winning interior designer, lighting designer and furniture designer. Contact Lisa at 505-820- 0239. Home at last..... aaaaaah! LISA SAMUEL ArtfullivingByDesign PAGE 21 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 21 A F u l l S e r v i c e R e a l E s t a t e B r o k e r a g e 505.989. 7741 • 433 WEST SAN FRANCI SCO STREET SANTA FE, NM 87501 expect more. . GREAT LISTINGS . VIRTUAL TOURS . SANTA FE STATISTICS . MULTIPLE PHOTOS . BROCHURES . AND MORE! www.dresf.com Wm. David Dougherty, Broker . Clara L. Dougherty, Broker Associate . Lori Lanier, Broker Associate . Jennifer Gallagher, Broker Associate . Pam Alexander, Office Manager 432 Camino del monte Sol Charming, updated adobe home with 2 Bedrooms and 2 Baths. The 1,475 Sq/Ft home has a wonderful country kitchen with colored concrete and tile counters, stainless appliances, an atrium style dining area, living room, 3 fireplaces, plus a single car garage. The enclosed courtyards are adorned with flagstone walkways and colorful plantings. Close to Canyon Road, galleries, restaurants and hiking trails. mlS #201000467 $798,000 $725,000 Listed by Clara L. Dougherty, 690-0471 3101 peCoS trail - unit #519. Located in the development of Quail Run, this 2 Bedroom, 1 3/4 Bath condo is immaculately maintained. The 1,491 Sq/Ft unit has tile and carpeted flooring, and offered with the property are: refrigerator, stove, washer, dryer, insulated windows, kiva fireplace, vigas, beams and sprinkler/drip system. Amenities at Quail Run include: athletic facilities, club house, golf course, pool and tennis courts. mlS #201003158 $625,000 $595,000 Listed by Clara L. Dougherty, 690-0471 Wm. dav i d do u gh e r t y, Br o k e r • Cl ar a l . do u gh e r t y, Br o k e r as s o c i at e • p am al e x an de r , of f i c e man age r PRICE REDUCTION PRICE REDUCTION Live the Resort Lifestyle... THE FLANCE COMPANY Stephen R. Flance Qualifying Broker and Owner 505-988-9891 • 800-409-2494 www.bishopslodgehills.com All of the improvements shown are artist’s renderings and need not be built as displayed. All information contained herein is deemed reliable, but no representations or warranties are made as to the accuracy of the information. Availability is subject to sale or withdrawal without prior notice. Plans, specifications and prices are subject to change without prior notice. An owner is a licensed New Mexico real estate broker. Exclusively represented by Two Free Standing Villas with Stunning Views 3 bedroom, 3 bath villa, 2,114 sq. ft. at $695,000 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa, 1,730 sq. ft. at $595,000 The Hills and Villas at Bishop’s Lodge Call Steve Flance for information 505.690.5838 At Pueblo Encantado next to the new Encantado Resort Fully furnished townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 2 fireplaces. 1,350 sq. ft. NEW PRICE $295,000 Pueblo Encantado NEW on Market! 200 W. DeVargas, Suite 2 • Santa Fe, NM 87501 • 505-982-4201 Missy Wolf, Associate Broker • 505-310-9700 Marcia Wolf, Qualifying Broker • 505-982-4201 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 22 OCTOBER 2010 HOME The National Bureau of Economic Research announced on Sept. 20 that the recession had officially ended in June 2009. While that appears to be good news, the announcement did not rule out the possibility of a second recession, nor address our still struggling economy. The backbone of our economy is the housing market and the National Association of Realtors announced at the end of August a decline in existing homes sales of 27.2 percent nationally from the previous month. In Santa Fe, there was a 30 percent decline in sales from June to July. Since all of that news is like sour grapes, we thought we would look at the various areas of Santa Fe and do our own analysis, based on information from the Santa Fe Association of Realtor’s multiple- listing database. Here is our snapshot of the year to date. All agree that 2009 was the worst year in real estate and while 2010 is not yet over, let’s look for reasons to believe we are on the path to recovery. The largest part of Santa Fe, southwest city limits, saw almost a 25 percent increase in sales year to date, with 157 units sold in 2009 versus 190 units sold so far this year. The average selling price dropped 4 percent, from $249,000 to $239,000 which translates to a new average selling price per square foot of $163. Nearby, the Airport Road area saw a small decrease in sales YTD, with only 69 homes selling, compared to 71 sold last year. Average selling price dropped a mere 2.5 percent to $200,700, which may signal that prices are close to bottoming in that area. In southeast city limits, homes that have sold had slightly longer days on market, from 264 to 327 days, but 132 units have sold versus 87 in 2009. The average selling price dropped close to 8 percent overall, with an average selling price per square foot of $271. In the southeast county, Eldorado was not immune to the downturn. While the sales number YTD remained close to constant, with 67 homes sold, the average selling price did fall close to 10 percent to $343,000. All the neighborhoods surrounding Eldorado along U.S. 285 saw their sales rise close to 50 percent over 2009’s paltry 18 home sales. So far, 37 properties have sold, with an average price of $462,000 or $180 per square foot. In the northwest city limits, property sales remain constant with 42 units sold year to date versus 41 in 2009. This is one of a couple of areas that saw an increase in sales price. With 9 percent appreciation over last year, homeowners in this area will be happy to hear their average selling price is up to $376,800, with an average price per square foot of $216. Conversely, in the northwest county, while the units sold did increase from 47 to 64, the sales price fell 11 percent. With 177 properties still available for sale and an average asking price of $210 per square foot, this area is still challenged. Las Campanas saw a 33 percent decrease in sales this year to 19 homes sold YTD. The average selling price saw a modest drop to $275 per square foot, but, with 150 properties available for sale, the data suggests that number will likely fall further. The winner in our market snapshot goes to the north city limits. While inventory levels there remain high, sales increased almost 35 percent to 112 YTD, with an average selling price of $289 per square foot. Even the old adage rings true in the worst of times: location, location, location! So, what’s the bottom line? Our market is changing weekly, influenced by the volatility of the financial market, pressured by the incoming stream of foreclosed homes, and squeezed by the lack of qualified buyers. But, overall, our market is improving slowly but surely. If you are in the market to buy, stupendous deals are available in almost all areas of Santa Fe and properties are selling. While we are not out of the woods of this housing recession, improvement is in sight and recovery is in the future. Melissa Pippin-Carson and Roger Carson are associate brokers with Sotheby’s International Realty. Read their blog at DatelineSantaFe. com or call them at 505-984-5128 with your comments or questions. SpousessellingHouses A snapshot of today’s r.e. market ROGER CARSON MELISSA PIPPIN- CARSON Centex Construction, 4197 Entrada Sonata. $279,165. —4200 Entrada Sonata. $274,412. —4201 Entrada Sonata. (No valuation given.) —4202 Entrada Sonata. $225,714. —4226 Luz de Estrella. $171,240. —4236 Entrada Sonata. $224,962. —4268 Entrada Sonata. $274,412. —4345 Santo Domingo St. $129,232. —4404 Santo Domingo St. $169,544. —3011 Primo Colores St. $163,389. —4228 Luz de Estrella. $202,272. Margaret Walsh, 423 Calle Bonita. $340,000. Homewise Inc., 3725 Valmora Rd. $202,472. —3736 Valmora Rd. $162,694. —3753 Valmora Rd. $162,000. —3761 Valmora Rd. $162,000. Greg & Mary Ann Edwards, 42 San Juan Ranch Rd. $1.2 million. Michael Perle, 1160 S. Summit Dr. $1.4 million. Santa Fe Habitat for Humanity, 5309 Joshua Ln. (No valuation given.) Lauren K. Homes, 24 North Tr. $25,000. (Owner), 491 General Goodwill. $140,000. (Owner), 5 Camino San Jorge. $200,000. SunCor Construction, 36 Devoys Peak. $103,000. Building permits SANTA FE COUNTY build- ing permits issued from mid- August to mid-September included the following: Building permits issued by the CITY OF SANTA FE during the month of August included the following: PAGE 23 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 23 505.988.3700 | www.PruSantaFe.com | 314 South Guadalupe, Santa Fe, NM 87501 FEATURED LISTINGS Viewall of these Homes and More at: www.PruSantaFe.com 4 Thundercloud Road $1,195,000 4,273 sq.ft. | 4 bd | 3.75 bth | MLS 906389 Efrain Prieto 505.470.6909 7 Tecolote Circle $895,000 3,200 sq.ft. | 3 bd | 3.75 bth | MLS 806692 The Sherwin Group 505.955.8623 125 Tano Road $2,400,000 6,426 sq.ft. | 4 bd | 4.75 bth | MLS 201003905 Lumley Stedman Kehoe 505.310-1422 2861 Pueblo Jacona $309,000 2,037 sq.ft. | 3 bd | 3. bth | MLS 201004840 Banham/Ross 505.670.1783 700 Gonzales Road $660,000 2,460 sq.ft. | 3 bd | 2.25 bth | MLS 201004067 Ann Brunson 505.690.7885 34 Camino Tetzcoco $895,000 7,328 sq.ft. | 5 bd | 3.75 bth | MLS 201004120 Tom Fitzgerald 505.660.1092 4262 Juniper Hill Lane $365,000 2,017 sq.ft. | 4 bd | 2.5 bth | MLS 201005105 Barbara Blackwell 505.690.9831 7441 Sagebrush Road $339,000 2,432 sq.ft. | 4 bd | 2 bth | MLS 201005136 Rose Lopez-Brown 505.490.0615 950 Old Taos $945,000 3,450 sq.ft. | 4 bd | 3.25 bth | MLS 201002963 *Guest House Patrick Coe 505.470.0044 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 24 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Three generations now at Trails West By Paul Weideman T he Grovers are celebrating 2010 with three generations of the family working at Coldwell Banker Trails West Realty, Ltd. The tradition began nearly three decades ago when John E. Grover and his wife, Joel Faye Bennet, founded Trails West Realty in Santa Fe. That was in 1981. Four years later, they became a Coldwell Banker affiliate. John was the company’s owner/ broker until 1995, when it was sold to Brian and Carol Nelson. “They owned three other Coldwell Banker franchises in New Mexico,” John Grover said. “They later sold it to their son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Theresa Nelson, in Alamogordo. They own the franchise there and another in Ruidoso.” Coldwell Banker, founded in 1906, has 3,300 residential real estate offices worldwide, and 97,000 sales associates. In 1996, Jonnalyn, one of the Grovers’ four daughters, joined the Trails West Realty team. A year and a half ago, the owners asked her to be managing broker after Chuck McKinley left to become qualifying broker at Prudential Santa Fe Real Estate. Jonnalyn Grover has a computer science degree from Oklahoma University and came to real estate after 14 years in the business world. She is now the top cat at the business her parents started — and she works in the building at 2000 Old Pecos Trail that they built. The Grovers, besides taking turns at the helm of one of Santa Fe’s biggest real-estate companies, have been the recipients of numerous accolades. John, who grew up in Liberal, Kansas, has served as president of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors and was named “Broker of the Year” in 1989. He has also served as president of the Santa Fe Economic Development Corporation and Santa Feans for Responsible Growth. Jonnalyn, a Wichita native who grew up in Oklahoma, has a bunch of initials after her name, attesting to her dedication to the real-estate field. She is a Certified Residential Specialist (CRS), an Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR), and a Graduate of the Realtor Institute (GRI). Her peers in the Santa Fe Association of Realtors named her “Realtor of the Year” in 2009. In the same year, the organization awarded her father the SFAR Lifetime Achievement Award. Earlier this year, Rachel Rosebery, John and Joel’s granddaughter (and the daughter of Jonnalyn’s sister, Deborah), joined Trails West. Rachel was born in Colorado Springs but grew up in Boise City, Okla. Her father owned the local newspaper, The Boise City News, for 20 years. The possessor of a bachelor of fine arts degree, she previously worked as closing coordinator for a Dallas building company, then spent several years doing administrative work with Santa Fe Properties. Now settled in at Coldwell Banker Trails West, she said, “I feel incredibly humbled and grateful to have the opportunity to work with and learn from such amazing people that just happen to be my family. Grandpa and Jonnalyn have such integrity and professionalism - they are the best examples and teachers I could have ever asked for.” John Grover emphasized that he and Joel Bennet no longer own the company. “Some people think we still do,” he said. “I’m one of the broker associates along with Rachel; we’re both responsible to Jonnalyn and to the general manager of the company.” As the local company head, Jonnalyn Grover examines stats and trends in order to help her brokers in their work. “We’re not having a typical summer,” she said in mid-September. “The first part was good, but the last two months are off. It is a challenging market, even for seasoned Realtors. It just takes a lot of work.” Asked for his perspective, John Grover said, “In the 30 years we’ve been in real estate we’ve never seen a market like this, but I do know that over time, if history says anything, real estate will become strong again. People who are buying want to buy at the bottom of the market and they just don’t know when that’s going to be. It’s kind of at a stalemate at each end of the market, so it’s a difficult thing right now.” He said the amazing mortgage-interest rates today even beat those right after World War II, when his father-in-law bought a house at 5.25 percent interest. In 1981, the year the Grovers started Trails West, interest rates for a 30-year mortgage loan averaged nearly 17 percent. During the first half of September 2010 — exactly two years after the recession was triggered by the failures of financial giants Lehman Brothers, AIG, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac — the interest rates hovered around 4.36 percent. “It is a great time for you to get into the market if you have any assets,” Jonnalyn Grover said. “Values are still very good and the interest rates are amazing. People with business savvy should see that this is a perfect time to buy, including for investment. “As far as our transactions, probably our biggest problem right now is getting through the underwriting. They have no emotional tie to the client and they just seem to have the attitude that a closing date is of no importance, which can be a real hardship. If someone gets turned down, that happens, but I want the decision sooner than later. Sometimes you don’t get it until even on the day of closing.” It’s a buyer’s market, for sure, and the buyers are not showing any kind of urgency, Jonnalyn said. Everything is moving kind of slow, and even that has advantages. “Getting started in this market is a blessing,” Rachel Rosebery said, “because it’s a great opportunity to learn.” During the recession, Trails West has gone from a high of about 48 agents to 35 now; the attrition is about equally divided between people who quit the business and who transferred to different companies. There might be a little pulse in about nine years. A press release about the three generations at Coldwell Banker Trails West noted that there are “six children and two more on the way in the fourth generation.” “I think you have to be 18 to have a license and the oldest one is nine, so maybe in another nine years we’ll have another generation here,” Jonnalyn said. John Grover with his daughter, Jonnalyn Grover, and his granddaughter, Rachel Rosebery PAGE 25 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 25 The ZoË and Laurie Team LasCampanasExperts.com & SantaFeLuxuryHomeExperts.com www.SantaFeProperties.com See Las Campanas through the eyes of those who know it best… the Zoë/Laurie team. 2320 Calle Pava Meticulously renovated from top to bottom within the past two years, this adorable home is truly better than new! Living, dining and kitchen are all open and airy with glass doors leading to a spacious outdoor entertaining area. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #201004961 $525,000 26 Plaza del Corazon Get ready to fall in love with this turnkey adobe gem. Completed in August 2007. Upscale fnishes and a perfect scale to the rooms, designer furnishings inc, mountain views and lots of French doors leading to large courtyards. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #901872 $925,000 23 Plaza del Corazon Location, location! With its spectacular viewof the two fnishing holes, the enormous lake and inspiring sunset mountain views, this end unit Casita has arguably one of the best locations in Las Campanas. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #905989 $1,095,000 7 Stormviewlane Elegant Provence inspired villa with fairway views. Bountiful private portal space for outdoor living and dining. Award winning kitchen, charming wine room, offce, guest suites, media room, extensive, private master suite. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #201003337 $1,850,000 303 Cadiz So Santa Fe, this 5491 sq ft home exudes charm & authenticity. In the convenient Museum/Hospital neighborhood, the warm & livable home offers a sun room, family area and full working photography studio. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #905265 $995,000 3 PiCaCho Peak Enjoy outdoor spaces & an exquisite front courtyard with central fountain and lush plantings. Magnifcent sunset views from living, dining and kitchen/family room. Sangre views from the master suite. www.LasCampanasExperts.com MLS #803422 $1,445,000 LasCampanasExperts.com Click “Search Homes or Land” for current sales data posted monthly Click “Market Reports” Look For Our Extensive Selection Of Homesites Priced from$100,000 to $599,000 NOWON-LINE For a complete list of all listings in Las Campanas viewour website Zoë Greenberg 505.412.9923 [email protected] Laurie Farber-Condon 505.412.9912 [email protected] BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 26 OCTOBER 2010 HOME of Santa Fe Properties… …is a team of highly qualifed brokers demonstrating consistent success with marketing and selling high-end properties in the Santa Fe area. Spot Light On . . . Peggy Conner Bachelor of Arts with major in English, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks Santa FeOpera GuildBoard(6years) Santa Fe Opera Guild Board President (1986 - 1987) Santa Fe Girl’s Club Board Santa Fe Girl’s Club Auxillary Board Volunteer work for Museum of NM, the Unicef Shop, the Volunteer Involvement Service and SWAIA Development Committee for Hospice Development Committee, Community foundation Committee member, Spring Soiree, cancer foundation (1997 - 2003) .Director, Santa Fe Association of Realtors (1995 - 1997) Born in Mapleton, North Dakota Resident of Santa Fe for 31 years Real Estate Broker in Santa Fe for 29 years. 505.946.0454 Main 505.501.1327 Mobile 800.374.2931 Toll free [email protected] Zoë Greenberg Zoë relocated to Santa Fe in 1997, and her positive experience as a member of the Las Campanas community inspired her to become a sales executive on site in 2000. After a successful career on property for 8 years, she moved to Santa Fe Properties with teammate Laurie Farber-Condon. She credits her long standing success in the real estate market to her empathy and sense of humor. Zoe has two grown sons, Adam and Seth. She is married to Dr. Richard Greenberg of Stamford, CT, and Santa Fe. 505.216.3440 Main 505.412.9923 Mobile 800.374.2931 Toll free [email protected] lascampanasexperts.com Sharon Macdonald A Realtor for 22 years, Sharon Macdonald joined Santa Fe Properties in December of 2002 and is a member of the Luxury Marketing Group. She is a native Texan, and grew up in her father’s newspaper office. Her family owned country weekly newspapers throughout West Texas. She graduated from Baylor University in 1970 with a degree in Business andAccounting. Sharon and Grant are active in the Episcopal Church of the Holy Faith and in the art community in Santa Fe. They have two married sons, and four grandchildren. 505.946.0444 Main 505.660.5155 Mobile 800.374.2931 Toll free [email protected] smacdonald.santafeproperties.com Matthew Sargent 490-1718 Val Brier 690-0553 Phillip Vander Wolk 660-7506 Elaine Rivera 660-7291 Lee Lowary 470-6500 Pat Pipkin 946-0449 Victoria Murphy 660-5395 Paul Geoffrey 660-6009 Gavin Sayers 690-3070 Julia Gelbart 699-2507 Jim Weyhrauch 984-7323 Laurie Farber-Condon 412-9912 Gwen Gilligan 660-0500 Ginny Cerrella 660-8064 Susan Kline 501-0101 Zoë Greenberg 412-9923 Joan Grossman 690-9445 Peggy Conner 501-1327 Suzy Eskridge 310-4116 Sharon Macdonald 660-5155 Steve Rizika 577-8240 Deborah Bodelson 660-4442 Lynden Galloway 501-1111 Andy Ault 670-7911 Debra Hagey 670-6132 Jane Hume 690-5213 Marg VeneKlasen 660-9151 Bob Lee Trujillo 470-0002 Contact Any of our Luxury Marketing Group Brokers For Information on High-End Listings. SantaFeProperties.com PAGE 27 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 27 New! Now On-line Our Updated & Expanded website! SantaFeProperties.com 217 Camino Del Norte – This premiere John Gaw Meem gated estate near the Governor's Mansion sits on 5.4 acres. The property now comprises main house, guest house and caretaker’s house for a total of 8,500 square feet, with 360-degree views. 7 br, 12 ba, 2-car garage. SEARCH MLS#904226 at SantaFePro- perties.com $4,375,000 Paul Geoffrey (505) 660-6009 2975Tesuque Overlook - This home has superb fnishes, a great foor plan and outstanding views from every room. Grand living room with shepherd's freplace, media room, wet bar, spacious library and gourmet kitchen. 3 br, 4 ba, 4450 sq.ft., 3-car garage, 1.35 acres. SEARCH MLS#201003886 at SantaFeProperties.com $1,995,000 Matthew Sargent (505) 490-1718 38 Sunfower Drive - This impeccable home boasts simply extraordinary mountain views by day and the lights of Los Alamos at night. It offers elegant modern design tempered by a warm and inviting palette. 4 br, 4 ba, 4002 sq.ft., 3-car garage, 2.862 acres. SEARCH MLS#201000872 at SantaFeProperties.com $1,295,000 Zoë Greenberg (505) 412-9923 Laurie Farber-Condon (505) 412-9912 4 Camino Sabio - Incredible compound on a spectacular lot. Double-adobe house, guesthouse and studio on 11.7 acres. Superb landscaping and views of- fering beauty, serenity and privacy. The design and construction are without compare! 5 br, 6 ba, 9825 sq.ft., 3-car garage. SEARCH MLS#201003954 at San- taFeProperties.com $3,425,000 Peggy Conner (505) 501-1327 931Vista Jemez Court - Minutes from downtown, this estate is the best bang for the buck. Sited for spectacular mountain and city light views and privacy, this adobe hacienda is elegant, comfortable and doesn't miss a thing! 4 br, 4 ba, 5117 sq.ft., 2-car garage, 1.17 acres. SEARCH MLS#201004679 at SantaFeProperties. com $1,493,000 Deborah Bodelson (505) 660-4442 27 A&BArroyo Griego - Peaceful and private locations inTesuque with an el- egant living room, dramatic, gracious dining room, a wonderfully romantic master suite which is both quiet and private, plus attached guest quarters. 4 br, 4 ba, 4400 sq.ft., 2-car garage, 0.83 acre. SEARCH MLS#201002604 at SantaFeProperties. com $1,275,000 Susan Kline and Lynden Galloway (505) 501-1111 57 Polmood Farm Road - Local artisans crafted antique doors, custom iron- works, fve foor and seven ceiling treatments. The views of the mountains and Tesuque Valley are spectacular! The home and guest house are beautiful! 5 br, 6 ba, 5779 sq.ft., 3-car garage, 16.59 acres. SEARCH MLS#900079 at SantaFePro- perties.com $2,900,000 Jim Weyhrauch (505) 660-6032 25 Teddy Bear Trail - This very private gated estate property was originally built in 1989 and has undergone a major overhaul to include extensive upgrades inside and out. Auction to be held on October 23rd unless an offer is accept- ed prior to this date. 6 br, 4 ba, 5950 sq.ft., 2-car garage, 2.900 acres. SEARCH MLS#201004892 at SantaFeProperties.com $1,375,000 Paul Geoffrey (505) 660-6009 72 E off Tano Norte – Rare opportunity to acquire a 37-acre parcel just six miles from The Plaza off the famous Tano Road. Gorgeous land with sublime 360-degree mountain views for the ultimate custom home. Exceptional value and 3-lot potential for resale, or purchase just 25 acres for $850,000. SEARCH MLS#201002280 at SantaFeProperties.com $1,100,000 Gavin Sayers (505) 690-3070 Historic JoHn Gaw MeeM estate exquisite new adobe residence stupendous Mountain Views incoMparable coMpound in los caMinitos classic adobe by MuseuM Hill off old santa fe trail unparalled HaVen in wHicH to liVe and entertain tesuque estate of 16 acres MaGnificent footHills Gated estate property treMendous estate potential Ask us about unprecedented low Jumbo Rates! BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 28 OCTOBER 2010 HOME www.SantaFeProperties.com WEYHRAUCH & WRIGHT JimWeyhrauch Associate Broker Mobile: 505.660.6032 Direct: 505.984.7323 [email protected] Dan Wright Associate Broker Mobile: 505.670.0779 Direct: 505.984.7332 [email protected] 89 Avenida Aldea To be beautifully appointed with plaster walls in common living areas, vigas, Bosch stainless steel appliances, kiva freplace, colored concrete foors and a great outdoor patio area. All for a killer price. MLS #906309 $495,000 Val Brier 505-690-0553 Cell [email protected] Santafehomes1000.com 39 Camino Botanica Tasteful appointments abound in this Builders home in Aldea De Santa Fe. Approximately 3100 square feet of heated living space. 3 beds, 3 baths, plus media room and separate dining room with a wet bar. MLS #201003142 $748,000 SOLD To Be BuilT By greaT dane cusTomhomes 45 Camino Botanica LIght folled contemporary 3 bed, 2 bath home in Aldea. Architect design home features an open foor plan with High ceilings that show off large clear story windows, bamboo and concrete fooring and a two sided freplace. MLS #201004540 $695,000 lighT Filled conTemporary home in aldea Victoria Murphy [email protected] www.VictoriaSantaFe.com (505) 946.0406 direct (505) 660.5395 cell 800 Gildersleeve This home has currently been divided into three rental units. The former orchard for the home sits on a vacant city lot now devoid of trees. MLS #906708 $625,000 846 Old Santa Fe Trail Within moments from the Plaza, Canyon Road and Museum Hill. This wonderfully located home is your dream home waiting for touches. MLS #201003363 $530,000 7 Camino Contento Wonderful Pecos Valley Modular home and adjoining guest house. Landscaping, freplace, rental income and air conditioning are some of the bonuses of this home. MLS #201004338 $229,000 517 BArelA lAne lOT 2 Privacy, views, the lot is split in two. One is 7,892 sq ft and the other 6,967 sq ft. City water, electric, gas, and sewer. MLS #705175 $146,000 County road B28A Spectacular views from this fenced property, half is grassy meadow and the rest is mixed pinon and juniper. Seasonal running water, rock holes, fossils some volcanic and rock formations. MLS #201000929 $149,490 County road B41A That farm and ranch land with water rights you have been looking for. In the agricultural valle of Ribera. Only 40 minutes into Santa Fe. MLS #201003921 $115,000 10 nM 34 This 51+/- acre property is near Rowe. Just 25 minutes to Santa Fe. Enjoy the views of the Sangres and the Pecos Valley. MLS #201003870 $99,500 County road B31A Views for miles with abundant wildlife: deer, elk, bears. 2 windmills, stock tanks, 2 wells, electricity on the property, numerous solar sites. Adjacent to the national forest. MLS #201003894 $3,220,000 1437 Bishop’s lodge road Incredible setting with lush,gardens, terraces and elegant entry courtyard with covered portals all surrounded by the Rio Tesuque. MLS #806706 $1,695,000 826 Canyon road Owner fnancing. Lease to purchase. Gallery opportunity on Upper Canyon Road with full kitchen, storage, 6 rooms for showing, and parking. MLS #901176 $1,600,000 ASK ABOUT DEVELOPER ASSISTED FINANCING GREAT NEW PRICING! PRICES STARTING AT $134,500 941 CALLE mEJIA - Beautifully remodeled and upgraded living spaces are now available. This luxurious and gated resort-style community offers a premier address on the north side and a unique combination of desirable amenities including ftness center and laundry facilities. Lounge by the refreshing pool. Stroll through the beautifully maintained grounds or take a quick bike ride into town. It’s a wonderful opportunity for the frst time home buyers that appreciate value and convenience. First, second and third foor units available with views and more. 1434 PASEO NORTENO $269,000 AN EASy AND COmFORTABLE PLACE TO LIVE! This beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath , 2-story home is located in a small neighborhood close to many amenities in the center of town. Spacious and bright interior, private back yard with high fences and mature landscaping. MLS #201004573 34 Avenida Frijoles, lot 378 MLS #201005182 $85,000 4 Arroyo Privado, lot 464 MLS #201005185 $87,500 136 Avenida Frijoles, lot 377 MLS #201005162 $87,500 101 Avenida Frijoles, lot 363 MLS #201005181 $89,500 Avenida Frijoles 363,364,377 MLS #201005188 330,000 PAGE 29 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 29 www.SantaFeProperties.com bob lee trujillo Direct: 984-7305 Cell: 470-0002 [email protected] Delilah trujillo Direct: 984-7364 Cell: 470-7433 [email protected] renee brooks Direct: 984-7301 Cell: 470-1681 [email protected] NEW PRICE 26 bouquet lane Amid grassland and mature trees borders one of the fewpristine residential building lots left in The Nambe/Pojoaque Valley. Owner/Broker MLS #201001861 $185,000 41 e. saDDlebaCk mesa PRICE REDUCTION! This spacious 2.25 acre lot in the Estate area of Windmill ridge in Rancho Viejo affords views an privacy to build your dream home. Bordered by acres and acres of open space. MLS # 901433 $250,000 2522 agua Fria street Commercial Possibilities subject to City of Santa Fe approval. Mobile homes allowed subject to Board of Adjustments approval. 0.75 acres+/-. City Utilities. MLS # 905857 $159,500 NEW PRICE 10 FranCis lane Beautiful setting in the Pojoaque Valley to build your home. Lot ready for building permit. New 260 foot private well in place. Great restrictive covenants. Includes one (1) acre foot Water Rights. Owner/Broker MLS # 201000073 $168,500 NEW PRICE lot 13 high summit Truly the top lot in The High Summit. 360 degrees of absolutely fabulous mountain and City light views of Santa Fe and Los Alamos. Owner/Broker MLS #201002339 $495,000 NEW PRICE 65 Cielo de oro Great building lot with rolling hills, expansive mountain range and sunset views. Horses welcomed. Existing shared well, underground utilities. MLS #201003346 $89,500 LAND LISTINGS 4081 sanDia Vista Beautiful 2 story open concept foorplan. Master Bedroomconveniently located on frst foor with walk- in closet, double sinks, separate tub and shower. Outdoor living areas landscaped with complete time drip irrigation system. Owner/Broker. MLS #201003902 $279,500 Villa sonata subDiVision loCateD oFF oF goVernor miles roaD 2701 Via VenaDo Situated on a large corner lot with mature landscaping and beautifully landscaped private backyard, this cus- tom built home is ready to move into. With designer touches such as Spanish and Italian tile, lighted ceiling fans, and window treatments. MLS #201003424 $385,000 Corner lot Customhome 1925 aspen DriVe 400 b Centrally located and well maintained. Natural light flls this Offce Condo that has two separate offces, one restroom reception/waiting area, break area and storage room. Move in ready. Ample parking. Owner/ Broker. MLS #201004048 $124,500 aspen DriVe oFFiCe ConDo Complex 3760 aCaDemy roaD, unit b 1338+/- sq. ft. comprised of 800+/- sq ft. of work space with bath and 1 garage door. 538+/- sq. ft. of live in or offce space with 3/4 bath, hook ups for washer/dryer, kitchen with stove, refrigerator and dishwasher. MLS #900388 $189,000 N E W P R I C E liVe/Work unit 2252 Camino iris Living room has high beamed ceilings, accent painted walls and wet bar. Private cozy master suite features kiva freplace, accent painted walls, large dressing area with sink. Location. DeVargas Heights, near hospital - downtown. MLS #201002037 $399,500 great loCation anD serene setting 92 bosqueCillo Takeadvantageof thisexcellent Short Saleopportunity. Perfect for an owner or builder to fnish this custom home located in the La Pradera Subdivision. MLS #201004397 $238,000 short sale For builDer to Finish 6384 entraDa De milagro Freshly painted with new carpet and tile fooring. Open concept foorplan with nicely landscaped outdoor living areas provide for both in and outdoor comfort and entertaining. Ample parking with new concrete driveway. Steel/frame/stucco construction. MLS #201003928 $219,000 Well maintaineD home 6995 golDenmesa Openconcept living, kitchen, anddining, upstairssittingarea and private offce, plus gas burning freplace, evaporative cooler, large master balcony and low maintenance landscaped yard. 4br, 3ba, 2,483sq.ft. Owner/Broker. MLS #201004382 $298,000 Family home 3258 Calle De molina Located across from Rodeo de Santa Fe, this home has high ceilings and clerestory windows to capture light, evaporative cooler for comfort on warmer days and a wood stove to add warmth in colder seasons. MLS #2010035 04 $169,500 S O L D great starter home 186 traCt 2 el ranCho Property has well and septic tank in place and ready for you to build or place a mobile home. Horses are welcomed. Close commute to Los Alamos and Santa Fe. 0.835 acre. MLS #800126 $128,500 N E W P R I C E S H O R T S A L E N E W P R I C E BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 30 OCTOBER 2010 HOME www.SantaFeProperties.com M S Direct: 984-7393 Cell: 490-1718 [email protected] www.MatthewSargent.com 707 E Palace Avenue #26 NEW LISTING Gracious, old world residence located in the heart of the Eastside in the La Vereda Compound. Gourmet kitchen, temperature controlled wine room, formal dining, landscaped courtyards and superb location. MLS #201004927 $795,000 ExquisitE EastsidE REsidEncE at La VEREda “Matt was by far the best Realtor we have ever worked with. He is extremely professional and knowledgeable.” –2009 Buyer client 2975 Tesuque Overlook NEW PRICE An incomparable and dramatic brand new adobe residence in prestigious Monte Sereno, provides tremendous mountain views from every room and from the grand portal. There is a superb media room and separate offce on the master wing. MLS #201003886 $1,995,000 ExquisitE nEw adOBE hOmE with magnificiEnt ViEws! 102 Avenida Aldea Contemporary house and guest casita on a private view lot in Aldea. Open concept living with highbeamedceilings, great details and wonderful room proportions, plaster walls, colored concrete foors, travertine tile baths with granite counters, stainless Bosch appliances. MLS #905328 $575,000 sOphisticatEd hOusE and guEst casita in aLdEa! 5B Angelitos Road RIVERSIDE RESIDENCE Prime location in Big Tesuque Canyon in a gated compound near the river. This authentic Santa Fe residence exudes charm and character and is located very close to Santa Fe National Forest and Big Tesuque Creek. MLS #201002063 $695,000 chaRming hOmE nEaR thE RiVER in faBuLOus tEsuquE! 826 DunlaP a&B Nestled in a cozy compound, this remodeled duplex exudes Old World Charm with its architectural antiques, tile foors, vigas, landscaped enclosed patio and softly rounded adobe walls. Situated fve blocks from the Railyard, 2 br, 2 ba unit B has lovely plaster walls, an east facing courtyard, very private, with good separation of bedrooms. The historic unit A is more rustic with plank ceilings and a woodstove. MLS #904729 $445,000 826 B DunlaP - CaSa CaraCara A traditional adobe feully renovated with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, walled yard, light flled in a small gated compound. 1,040 sq.ft.. Easy to live in, easy to lock and leave. The best of Santa Fe. MLS #904700 $315,000 824 1/2 DunlaP Authentic hand built adobe is a comfort to live in. The thick adobe walls give the home a solid quality, a warm and cozy feel. Arched doorways lead from room to room. The foor plan is fexible with a large country kitchen. The interior fnishes are clean, attractive an practical, featuring plastered walls and tile or carpeted foors. MLS #905488 $296,000 eD reID 577-6259 [email protected] new PriCe Strong future seen for Guadalupe–Railyard lifestyle! Once a trailhead, once again a railhead, now also home to fne galleries, the Farmers Market, great restaurants and shops. Ed Reid lives here, has sold abd build homes here for 20 years. Walking or driving, it’s a great in-town lifestyle. PAGE 31 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 31 www.SantaFeProperties.com This serene compound consists of a gracious main house, a charming duplex guesthouse and a studio/office which is a complete home in itself. The construction of all buildings is of double adobe. Built with integrity by Adobe Corp., the compound is beautifully sited on 11.7 acres with incredible views of the Jemez and Sangre de Cristo mountain ranges. This property offers beauty, serenity and privacy. 9,825 square feet, 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms, 3-car garage. More information at SantaFeproperties.com/201003954 An IncompArAble compound In los cAmInItos 4 Camino Sabio $3,425,000 351 Calle loma Norte This condo enjoys a wonderful location in a quiet placita in the coveted North Hills Compound, not far from the Old Taos Highway. It is one level at the very end of a pleasant placita with trees and greenery. There are Jemez Mountain views with those glorious sunsets. 1,568 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage. mlS #201002732 $420,000 L o v e ly N e ig h b o r h o o d 200 eaSt Berger This is a pied-a-terre on a small beautifully landscaped lot. Only 8 years old and in pristine condition with a freplace, high beamed ceilings, built in bookshelves and cabinets, a lovely kitchen with fne appliances, pretty divided windows, and radiant hot water heat. Soothing fountain, fruit trees, fowers and rose and lilac bushes. This home would be fne for a single person or a couple, for use as a guest house for your visitors, a vacation home for you, or a real estate investment. mlS #201003791 $295,000 U n d e r C o n t r a c t 2000 Fort UNioN Drive Rural ambiance in the city. This 1,854 square foot home enjoys a wonderful fowing foor plan, an open concept kitchen/great room with a freplace, Saltillo tile foors and a high ceiling with vigas. In addition to three bedrooms and two baths, there is a bonus room with freplace, suitable for a den or home offce, and a 2-car garage. Pretty (Andersen) windows throughout provide views of the heavily treed large corner lot. The area (Chamiso Acres) is close to Museum Hill, the Sangre de Cristo Racquet Club, & St. Vincent’s Hospital. mlS #201003250 $499,000 G r e a t N e w P r ic e 505.501.1327 Cell [email protected] Peggy Conner Office/Guesthouse BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 32 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Acondowithaview P aul Duran calls Lincoln Square “Santa Fe’s first luxury high-rise residential project.” One condominium unit, listed by Duran and Darlene Streit of Santa Fe Realty Partners, is on the market as a complete unit. It was staged by American Country Collection (ACC), with finishes by interior designer Ann M. O’Carroll. The unit is on the fourth floor of the former La Esquina Building, constructed in the early 1980s by the Bybee family. The new owner, Christopher Smith (CEO of Allegiance Realty Corporation, Charlotte, N.C.), decided to convert the building to residential/ commercial use. The work, carried out by Lockwood Construction and Pinson Brothers, involved a dramatic facelift, inside and out, at the same time addressing code issues. The old building was strictly offices, and on the bottom (accessed from Lincoln) there were restaurants, a hair salon, and other retail uses. All retail is now at street level; these are expanded spaces comprising the first floor and mezzanine. These spaces are nearly 100 percent leased. Everything above that — residential on the third and fourth floors, and commercial on the fifth floor — is for sale. The owner and Realtors chose a 2,400-square-foot space on the fourth floor to finish as a model of what can be done. “The other spaces are shells and the individual buyer can create his or her own interiors, whether it’s a Park Avenue, open loft or Southwestern style like this one,” Duran said. The other space on the fourth floor is 2,830 square feet. The third floor could be a 6,744- square-foot residence, or may be divided in two. The commercial space on the fifth floor could be a 5,638-square-foot residence, or may be divided in two or three. Two of the project’s strong points are the views from the upper-floor units and the convenience of living in the center of the downtown area. Lincoln Square is directly across Marcy Street from City Hall. The finished condo, accessible by stairs and elevator, boasts floors of ceramic tile and wood; plastered walls; and iron-railed balconies. The living room has a beam ceiling and a gas-burning kiva fireplace. The kitchen and dining room both have viga ceilings with coved-plaster. Beautiful cabinets of dark, close-grained wenge wood grace the kitchen, which is equipped with a Sub Zero refrigerator, Wolf oven/range and built-in microwave oven, and Miele dishwasher. In the walk-in laundry room is a vertical washer/dryer set, a sink, and plenty of counter space. The condominium is set up with dual master suites, both with large bathrooms with travertine countertops, tiled floors and showers; and a deep bathtub in one. The brighter of the two bedrooms has a kiva fireplace and glass doors onto a balcony, offering views of the Santa Fe Community Convention Center and beyond to the foothills and the Jemez Mountains. The Lincoln Square condominium is listed by Streit and Duran for $1.4 million. It was one of two Santa Fe Realty Partners listings featured on the 2010 Haciendas: A Parade of Homes tour. The other, a new home by Chemin Mariscal, Miradores Fine Homes, won one of the tour’s top prizes, the People’s Choice Award. COURTESY PHOTO PAGE 33 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 33 4th-floor condoinrecently remodeled building at southwest corner of Marcy andLincoln(across fromCity Hall) Photos by Jane Phillips/The NewMexi- LincolnSquare as seenfromCity Hall COURTESY PHOTO PAUL WEIDEMAN / THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN JANE PHILLIPS / THE SANTA FE NEW MEXICAN BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 34 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 417 EAST PALACE AVENUE | SANTA FE, NM 87501 | 505.982.6207 | SFRP.COM LAS CAMPANAS OFFICE | 218 CAMINO LA TIERRA | SANTA FE, NM 87506 SFRP.com SFRP.LUXURYPoRTFoLIo.com SanTaFeoPenHoUSeS.com SanTaFeHomeBUILdeRS.com SFRP.moBI ...something special in the Land of Enchantment 4 Escondido Mountain Privacy and views make this nearly new Santa Fe style home an ex- ceptional value. Open concept with separation of bedrooms, eat-in kitchen, living room with kiva fireplace, media or den or formal din- ing area, spacious master suite, kitchen with high end appliances, tile & wood laminate floors, xeriscaped backyard. mls 201005169 Emily Medvec 505.660.4541 RanchoViejo-SantaFe.com $335,000 2226 Calle Alvarado This home for all seasons in the established DeVargas Heights is convenient to everything. It is perfect solution for downsizing or an affordable starter home with room to expand on .4 acres. Features include: open concept with high ceilings, vigas and light, kiva fireplace, mature landscaping, covered patio off living room and master, private dining area, office or spacious breakfast area, walk-in closet, fenced backyard, finished garage and more. Wood Gormley school district. City Park nearby. mls 201005238 Emily Medvec 505.660.4541 DeVargasHeights-SantaFe.com $395,000 Get real estate news and learn about local happenings! Follow us on Twitter Become a fan on Facebook or visit our Blog Open daily, appointments on Sunday. Britta Becker 505-946-8639 | 505-471-0357 [email protected] www.thealamedacondos.com 110 Calle Pinonero A harvest of benefits makes this Sol y Lomas custom tri-level home an enduring Santa Fe classic. Intimate gardens, mountain views and the private cul-de-sac give you added indoor/outdoor pleasure. The new master suite on the main level is built for comfort. Charming simplicity defines the kitchen and separate dining room and sunroom add end- less possibilities. This is your opportunity. mls 201004884 Emily Medvec 505.660.4541 retire2santafe.com $495,000 ON PREMIUM VIEW LOT IN WOOD GORMLEY You choose your location! (upon availability). Upgraded granite countertops, slated bath- rooms, vigas, kivas and more... Financing is available. FHA and VA approved. New pricing for our two bedroom condos NOW $199,000 and $219,000 The Alameda Condos in Santa Fe, the City Always Luxurious Condos in the New Heart of Santa Fe. » » » AFFORDABLE IN SOL Y LOMAS 6972 Golden Mesa Beautiful & lovingly maintained 3 BR, 3 BA home. On a large cor- ner lot, this home features upgraded tile flooring, master w/ deck w/ mountain views, large kitchen w/ pantry, large covered portal and wraparound patio, 2-car garage w/ direct entry, and evapora- tive cooling. All appliances included! mls 201002231 Andrea Lucero 505.780.0311 [email protected] $250,000 Visit open houses, win prizes, and have fun at our remote radio show broadcasts. Stay tuned for more information... Join host Rey Post at noon every Sunday for the 1260 KTRC-AM “ALL THINGS REAL ESTATE” radio show. To learn more, call 505-989-8900. Join in the Fun All Year Long! PAGE 35 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 35 1602 Villa Strada The Villas at Ridge Point, minutes to town, city light views, walking trails, largest lot in area, beautifully landscaped, open and light. 3 years old. Outdoor living. 2534 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 3½ baths. mls 201002566 $500,000 37 Cattle Drive 3 BR, 3½BA main house, 2 BR, 2 BA guest house. Custom cabinetry, high end appliances, slate floors, private courtyards, herb garden, Zen garden. Equestrian facility with barn and RV storage. Full security, satellite and networking built into house. Seller is licensed NM Real Estate Broker. mls 201003768 $1,200,000 1135 High Summit Ridge Amazing price reduction from $2,450,000 for a quick sale. Completion date: Aug 2009. Santa Fe Summit estate built by Suzanne Williams, Inc. with 300 degree views, paved streets, City utilities, gated. Contemporary 3 BR, 4 BA home, top finishes, on the road to the ski basin. mls 801324 $1,750,000 1224 North Summit Drive Breathtaking sophistication with superb architectural details. This home offers an elegant master suite, 7 fireplaces, high ceilings, plaster walls, stained concrete floors, a 2-car garage, heated driveway, extensive flagstone terraces, an infinity pool, panoramic vistas, & a luxurious guest house. mls 201001398 $1,800,000 Rancho de Jaconita Family compound on 43+ tranquil acres situated for the ultimate in privacy. 7000 +/- triple adobe main house with 4000 +/- sq.ft. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, gourmet kitchen, grandparents/guest house. Two separate guest casitas, workshop. Swimming pool, San- gre Views, 2 pre-moratorium wells, 12+ acre feet of water rights, 11+ hours of acequia rights. Pasture lands, 60 ft high cottonwoods nestled between the Pojoaque River and Barrancas. Owner/Broker. mls 201000703 $5,000,000 DERMOT MONKS Associate Broker c: 505.470.0639 [email protected] dermotmonks.com 41 Bisbee Court Office / warehouse condominium. 2,935 total SF. 1,848 SF ground floor, 1,087 sq.ft. 2nd floor. 4 offices. Full kitchen. Full bath. Loading dock. End unit. Fully leased. mls 201004005 $409,000 SHORT SALE Beautiful Homesites Santa Fe Summit: ...................... Lots from $349,000-$695,000 Cerros Altos: 3 miles to the Plaza. Views, paved streets. 4.38 acres, mls 201003070 ............................................... $390,000 Las Campanas: ............................... Lots from $129,000-$190,000 3 Sol Y Nubes: In town lot with views 830 acres, mls 906180 ........................................................... $195,000 Monte Sereno: 2 acre view lot ......................................... $390,000 Camino Peralta: Great views, minutes to the Plaza. 3.989 acres ................................................................................. $219,000 564 Camino Escondido Traditional Eastside Home, beautiful walled grounds between Santa Fe River and Canyon Road. Outdoor living, 4 Bedroom remodeled interior, new kitchen and 2 car garage. A great location at a great price. HUGE PRICE REDUCTION 417 East Palace Ave. | Santa Fe, NM 87501 | 505.982.6207 | sfrp.com $875,000 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 36 OCTOBER 2010 HOME 417 East Palace Avenue | Santa Fe, NM 87501 | (505) 982-6207 | santaferealtypartners.com Michael D'Alfonso (505) 670-8201 | [email protected] Stephanie Duran (505) 204-2491 | [email protected] We love what we do... and that makes all the diference Join us at www.ddsantaferealestate.com → Search the entre current Santa Fe MLS → Save your favorite listngs → Receive customized listng updates via email → Use our helpful real estate tools → Access our great Santa Fe resources list → Stay up-to-date on local events 499 Camino Pinones $1,195,000 Sophistcated pueblo home in the Museum Hill area. Beautfully sited, this 4240 sq. f. foor plan ofers a separate wing that could be used as an of- fce and/or mother-in-law's quarters. 3-car garage with a deck for 360 degree views. #201003721 977 Thunderbird Ct. $1,482,500 Perched on a hill high above Santa Fe, this Ado- be hacienda boasts classic styling, expansive views of Sangres, Sandias and Jemez Moun- tains, night lights, comfort and privacy close to Plaza. 3 private expansive patos. #201003548 806 East Zia $850,000 Eastside, open-concept Live/Work Zen Gem with casita. 4000 sq.f. near Museum Hill & hiking trails. Passive Solar w/ organic form and functon, lush acre of mature gardens, light- flled healing and artul sanctuary. #201002739 317 W. Houghton $385,000 This 1045 sq. f. 2 BR, 2 BA home, newly con- structed in 2005, is in the heart of South Capi- tol. High ceilings with vigas, diamond plastered walls, brick fooring with radiant heat, evapora- tve cooling and a gated entry. #201002003 10 Vista De La Vida $598,000 On2.5beautful acres, this 2384sq. f. 3BR/3BA home is in turn-key conditon. At the end of a cul-de-sac in La Tierra, this home has a very open living/dining/kitchen design with a sump- tuous master suite and views. #201003203 15 Wilowa Road $535,000 Now priced under appraisal! 5 acres w/stun- ning views. Private indoor/outdoor entry at- tached large studio/ofce w/additonal wait- ing room. Decks surround house. Close to shopping & 15 min. to Santa Fe. #201001236 10 minutes from the Plaza, adobe house & studio on 2.78 acres. This 1540 sq. f. 2 BR, 2 BA house has high ceilings w/ vigas, views, 2 living areas and a deck. Newly constructed 500 sq. f. studio. #2010002976 422 Greg Ave. $449,000 Motvated seller! Great mother-law/ofce op- portunity w/ this 2700 sq. f. home. On .24 acres with great views, this home has a new kitchen, 3 remodeled baths and a downstairs additon w/ its own entrance. #201003170 40-A Cam. Benevidez $469,000 $ 1 0 0 k P r i c e R e d u c t o n S O L D w w w . 8 0 6 E a s t Z i a . c o m $ 4 0 k P r i c e R e d u c t o n S O L D PAGE 37 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 37 In late August, we held a well- water clinic at the Pojoaque Wellness Center. The participants were mostly from Nambé, Pojoaque, Jacona and the Pueblos of Nambé, Pojoaque and Tesuque, all of which are located in areas of compromised water quality. We conducted free, on-site testing of water from private, domestic wells and offered testing for uranium at cost. We had an overwhelming turnout, with some individuals bringing water from multiple wells. We had five staff members and one volunteer working the four-hour event and we could not keep up with the crowd. The participants were patient waiting in line and we answered questions about water quality while they waited. We also had copies of the satellite map showing the concentration of wells that previously exceeded the EPA’s recommended limit (maximum contamination level, or MCL) for uranium content in public water supplies. We provided a handout of the New Mexico Environment Department’s guidelines for potential health-risk constituents in drinking water and we provided a list of websites that offer useful information on the potential human- health effects of various constituents in water. That list is available upon request. Even though we informed participants that the uranium testing could take as long as 90 days, their concerns were so high that we elected to send the samples to a commercial, certified testing lab in Albuquerque. We will have results before the Department of Health’s Scientific Laboratory Division (which recently moved locations) would even have accepted samples. The commercial lab will use EPA-approved mass spectroscopy to determine uranium levels, if present. Participants were asked to fill out data sheets with contact information, the locations of the sample sites, and their major concerns. Without question, the dominant specific concern was uranium, with arsenic coming in second, followed by nitrate and then fluoride. The recurring theme was whether or not the water is safe to drink... for themselves, for their pets, and even their horses. Landlords expressed concerns for their tenants. One gentleman wanted to know if the water is safe for his pregnant wife, and a lady asked if it is safe for her grandchildren. People expressed concern about (dissolved) contaminants that they could not see. The contaminants of potential health risk all fit into that category and they are actually concentrated if the water is boiled. Most participants noted hardness as an issue. Almost all samples had some fluoride, but with only a handful over the Secondary Standard of 2.0 parts per million. Nitrate was fairly common also, with several wells at twice the MCL for drinking water. Naturally-occurring nitrate is relatively insignificant in this area and high levels of nitrates in local wells are usually a result of contamination by leaking septic tanks. Arsenic testing is almost completed. By the time this article is published, we should have the uranium test results back from the lab and we will have begun contacting the participating well owners. Stephen Wiman has a background in earth science (Ph.D. in geology) and is the owner of Good Water Company in Santa Fe. He may be reached at 505-471-9036 and skwiman@ goodwatercompany.com. OurwaterQuality Big turnout for water-testing event STEPHEN WIMAN There is something amazing about having a live conversation about Santa Fe with someone in Spain or getting a tweet from one of your Twitter followers in LA about our housing market. Today people build their careers on LinkedIn from their smart phones. Many of us watch YouTube more than TV, and others track the Pet Parade or other Santa Fe events on Flickr. The first decade of this century might be remembered as when human communication shifted online globally. We have zoomed into the future by googling around the globe in a nanosecond, yet we are still adapting to this new way of communicating, learning to network and interact online through social-media pathways such as FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Scoop, Flickr, and YouTube. We have discovered social networking online is phenomenal for getting your marketing word out, reconnecting with old acquaintances or lost friends, and meeting new people who share common interests. But it appears a computer screen can erase common sense and any social etiquette skills we learned as humans to interact face-to-face. When people realize they can meet new people or find customers online, they frequently get so excited they forget common courtesy and common sense. Here are some do’s and don’ts to help. Remember the internet’s privacy rule: there is no privacy on the net. Everything you say and do online is available to anyone forever. Do not post your financial information or when you are at your bank using an ATM — in other words, do not be stupid. Your future employer or college registrar can search your online behavior. Be thoughtful about how you friend, follow, fan, and socially connect with others. Communicate more about your interests than your lunch or what you “really” think about your customer, ex- partner, boss, co-worker, or neighbor. Talk about what is important to you and be positive and helpful to others. Engaging people by responding to their tweets, blog posts, or Facebook wall is how we can connect and build relationships and businesses. Jump in and participate with your experience and knowledge; do not just read streams of conversations and act like a voyeur. Focus on being “you” in a genuine, courteous, and professional manner. When you are marketing your products, company, or services, look for opportunities to pitch where and when you are relevant and non-intrusive. Do not dump advertisements on someone’s Facebook page or blog. Avoid using profanity or bullying people as you will be quickly unfriended and your behavior will follow you online everywhere. If someone says he or she is in a relationship, avoid making comments about dating them. Share your knowledge and open the door for others with your experience instead. Remember, socially acceptable customs matter online as much as in person. See you online! Emily Medvec is a Realtor with Santa Fe Realty Partners. Her interests are marketing and how social-networking sites change how we communicate and make decisions in the marketplace. Follow her at www.twitter.com/ emilymedvec Socialnetworking A little bit about online etiquette EMILY MEDVEC BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 38 OCTOBER 2010 HOME SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. 231 Washington Avenue • 505.988.8088 www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe RICHARD SCHOEGLER 505.984.5112 505.577.5112 Cell 2804 CALLE DULCINEA–CONTEMPORARY FLAIR In desirable Villa Caballero, this well maintained 3BR, 2BA remodeled home offers an open floor plan with granite tiled kitchen, marbled tiled master bath, and tiled and Berber carpeted floors. Features include large windows for passive solar gain, 3 fireplaces, pine plank ceilings, skylights, beams, solar sunroom, separate office, and 2-car garage. MLS# 201003640 $398,000 8 LEAPING POWDER ROAD – ARROYO HONDO ESTATE WITH EQUESTRIAN FACILITIES Behind beautiful antique iron gates this 9.3 acre estate boasts a spacious 3BR, 3BAmain home, detached 2BR, 1BAguest house and exceptional equestrian facilities including 5-stall barn, pipe- fenced paddocks, round pen, large arena, and separate storage building. MLS# 201002487 $1,285,000 14 RISING MOON – LAS CAMPANAS Perfectly placed on a private lot, this 3BR, 4BA adobe home combines sweeping views, fine craftsmanship, a spacious floor plan and beautiful outdoor spaces. Travertine tile floors, plastered walls, vigas, latillas, pine plank ceilings and 5 fireplaces. Mature landscaping and 2-car garage. MLS# 905775 $998,000 666 LA VIVEZA COURT – NEAR THE PLAZA Northside 3BR, 3BA townhome in a quiet location with generously scaled rooms, and beautiful outside patios and decks. Features a well appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a solar sunroom/art studio, steam shower, and beamed and pine planked ceilings. MLS# 201001647 $665,000 1105 CAMINO SAN ACACIO – NEAR CANYON RD A beautifully renovated Eastside home with 3 bedroom, 3 baths on a large corner lot. Features include stainless steel appliances, marble countertops, flagstone floors, vigas, pine plank ceilings, kiva fireplaces, two walled and private patio areas and offstreet parking. MLS# 201005122 $698,000 1103 STATE HIGHWAY 472 – ENERGY EFFICIENT ON 80 VIEW ACRES Fabulous pitched roof home, guest house, bunkhouse and workshop building, 2 ft. thick rammed earth construction, utmost in quality with active solar and wind generated power. 2 wells, fully fenced, 20 minutes south of Galisteo. Patios, roof deck, and courtyard with koi pond. MLS# 902177 $575,000 P R I C E R E D U C E D N E W L I S T I N G P R I C E R E D U C E D N E W L I S T I N G KATHY ABELES 470-3720 RICHARD SCHOEGLER 577-5112 108 ARTIST ROAD $519,000 Located just 5 blocks north of the historic Plaza, this two bedroom, two bath home is loaded with Santa Fe ambiance and has a flexible floor plan that allows the property to be used as a single family home or house and guest house. Features include walled entry garden, two fireplaces, Saltillo tile and oak floors, vigas, pine plank ceilings, outdoor spa, rear patio/portal and ample off-street parking. MLS# 906794 2311 OLD ARROYO CHAMISO ROAD $695,000 Privately located in Sol y Lomas, this 4BR, 2BA home and 1BR, 1BA attached guest house, on 1 acre, provides an abundance of space, views and beautiful outdoor spaces. The spacious floor plan offers a 2- story sunroom entry, a well equipped kitchen, large family room/den, 3 additional bedrooms with hall bath and a private upper level master BR with 2 walk-in closets and direct entry bath with view deck. 2-car garage and passive solar design. MLS# 902315 Energy Efficient Adobe with Privacy and Views Stroll to the Plaza FRED RAZNICK Direct: 505.984.5142 Cell: 505.577.0143 [email protected] Eldorado285AreaHomes.com 24 RENO PLACE $489,500 Exquisite home with mountain views on a 1.6 acre cul-de-sac lot bordering a wide “greenbelt”. Split single level floor plan with 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, a den, kitchen with breakfast room, separate living and dining rooms. Tile and hand cut and laid hickory floors, granite tile countertops, viga ceilings. Walled entry courtyard, fenced backyard – all nicely landscaped with drip irrigation. #201004868 12 CALLEJA MIRAMONTE $430,000 Contemporary Northern New Mexico 2,380 sq ft home on 4.4 acres. Horses OK! 3BR, 2BA floorplan with an oversized heated garage. Open living/dining room separated by a step down adobe wall. Kitchen, with pantry, features silestone countetops, GE Profile appliances. Owner’s suite has an office, and bathroom with a large shower with steamer. #201004308 PAGE 39 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 39 25 Mountain Top Road $499,000 Phenomenal views over Santa Fe to the Jemez, Ortiz, and Sandia Mountains, La Barbaria Canyon, and Galisteo Basin from this tri-level mountain home on 3.46 acres less than 15 minutes from the Plaza. #201003709 79-C Mountain Top Road $575,000 Beautiful mountain home and 1BR guest house on scenic private lane. Gorgeous rock outcroppings, tall Ponderosas, unmatched vistas, sparkling City lights, awe-inspiring sunsets and breathtaking panoramas. #201001815 193 North Double Arrow Road $475,000 Amazing view lot! 10.8 acres in a gated neighborhood has spectacular panoramic vistas over the City and to the mountains in every direction. Large building site and community water. 15 minutes to the Plaza. #201002900 505.466.0927 888.257.6750 Toll Free [email protected] [email protected] ALAN AND ANNE VORENBERG 12 Mountain Top Road $895,000 Exceptional Residence and two guest cottages with numerous decks and portales featuring phenomenal views; sited on 9.9 acres among gorgeous rock outcroppings and ponderosa pines. #901989 2 MountainTop.com 690 La Viveza Court $665,000 Alluring Residence near the Plaza. Two large master suites and a study/guest room. High-end kitchen, hardwood and travertine floors, air conditioning, big portal and patio. Oversized finished garage. #901537 690LaViveza.com 6 Dandelion Circle $525,000 Three bedroom, three bath home minutes from town and the historic Plaza in gated Salva Tierra has fabulous Sangre and Jemez views. Beautiful landscaping and decks, 2-car garage plus RV bay currently used as art studio. #201001728 22 Immanuel $425,000 Warm Southwest style and Santa Fe feeling in this wonderful residence nestled in thick vegetation in the foothills with beautiful views. Great country kitchen and dining room. View deck with portal. #901393 23 Bishops Dome Road $850,000 Striking Single-Level Contemporary home on 2 plus acres. Wonderful western views, Rastra construction, 4 fireplaces; master bath has exercise area, Kohler spa shower, 34-inch deep jetted soaking tub and bidet. #905717 SantaFeBeautifulHomes.com 2300 Las Casitas $249,000 Very sweet, well cared for home in a small neighborhood next to a park. Three bedrooms, two and a half baths, and a two-car garage. Beautiful low-maintenance landscaping, patio, and fenced backyard. #201003032 201 North Double Arrow Road $998,000 Rass Mandal, Incredible Asian Adobe with marble floors, hand carved mahogany, and striking stained glass on 5 acres with spectacular views. Includes a retreat cabin, pavilion, aviary, and swimming pool. #201000408 624 East Alameda, #6 $985,000 Spacious and beautiful 3BR, 3BA home with enclosed backyard, 2-car garage, and walled front courtyard with fireplace. Lovely private compound with great landscaping and its own gate onto Canyon Road. #201000971 N E W P R I C E N E W P R I C E C O N T R A C T P E N D I N G C O N T R A C T P E N D I N G C O N T R A C T P E N D I N G C O N T R A C T P E N D I N G N E W P R I C E SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. www.santafesir.com • www.sothebyshomes.com/santafe 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 40 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Cell 505.470.5422 Office 505.954.5537 Extremely rare estate with 1,838 acres located inTaos next to open BLM land. Wonderful 4BR, 4BA home on a hill overlooking it all. Three guest homes, drip landscaping, pond, water rights &newhorse facilities. #201000038 $5,200,000 Secluded lot on the Galisteo Creek. Property borders thousands of open recreational acres for the Galisteo Dam. Other unlisted off grid property available. Great unknown oportunities for solar building. #905258 $84,000 DoubleDRanchTaos.com West San Francisco Street 4BR, one level, on a hill with wide views, open space on two sides, vigas, natural gas fireplace, double walk-in closets, and landscaped with drip irrigation. #201003966 $395,000 Expansive Views In Town The richest western history you will find. Bring a camera. Remodeled stone compound on 100 acres dating back to the 1880’s. Not too far from downdown, but in a world of it’s own. #201001892 $895,000 204 Rogersville Almost new home, open concept kitchen/living room with well separated 3BR, air conditioning and attached garage. Great details and perfect location to walk downtown. MLS# 901261 $598,000 604-A Sunset Galisteo River Frontage A two bedroom adobe main house, fireplace, hardwood floors, plus two rental apartments. Triple income potential blocks from the Plaza. #201000479 $400,000 *Based on dollar sales volume from the last 3 years obtained from the Santa Fe Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Service and Sotheby’s International Realty sources. Deemed reliable but not guaranteed and subject to change. 231 Washington Avenue • 505.988.8088 www.santafesir.com 326 Grant Avenue • 505.988.2533 SANTA FE’S MARKET LEADER We Outsell All Other Santa Fe Brokerages.* Only four total condos with low fees covering water, gardening and trash. One block below Flying Star Cafe, Farmer’s Market and Railyard Park. Truly an ideal location. Off street and private. #201004753 $255,000 West Manhattan KATHERINE BLAGDEN Office: 505.955.7980 Cell: 505.490.2400 1057 SIERRA DEL NORTE $1,495,000 Classic Territorial-style 3BR home on 1.1 acres priced well under current appraisal. High beamed ceilings, oak floors, marble baths, plaster walls, great light and many special details. Wonderful wraparound covered porch enjoys western sunset views. MLS# 201002543 48 CAMINO DE MILAGRO $994,000 Classic Northern NM pitched roof, 3BR, 2BA adobe on 5 private, view filled acres. Includes flagstone & wood floors, hand hewn beams and cabinets, coved ceilings, diamond plaster walls, granite & marble counters, and high end appliances. Sunset portal with kiva fireplace. MLS# 201002128 7 WEST WILDFLOWER $999,000 Classic lines and gracious proportions define this 3 or 4BR adobe home, on two view filled acres, minutes from town. Elegant entry, formal living and dining rooms, family room, spacious master suite with sunroom, attached guest suite and an oversize 2-car garage with workspace. MLS# 904416 4348 PASEO DE LA ACEQUIA $199,000 Light, bright and spruced up 3BR, 2BA home in Las Acequias. Vigas and beams in the living room of this open concept home with tile floors, radiant heat, A/C, garage and fenced yard. MLS# 201003174 STATE ROAD 94 $262,500 This 21 acre parcel of certified organic farmland near Mora is flat, on a paved road and has spectacular views. Good irrigation rights. Includes 2% ownership of Morphy Lake. MLS# 201003306 612 GOMEZ ROAD, #4 $249,000 Perfect walk to the Plaza or Railyard pied-a-terre with Acequia Madre running behind. Sweet 1BR, 1BA condo in mint condition with brick floors, vigas, beams and kiva fireplace. MLS# 201001282 PAGE 41 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 41 A Trusted Name - Across Town and Around The World! Col dwel l BankerSantaFe. com Col dwel l BankerPrevi ews. com youtube. com/Trai l sWestReal tyLtd TRAILS WEST REALTY, LTD. 2000 Old Pecos Trail Santa Fe, NM 505.988.7285 800.775.5550 18 Gallina Road Elegant residence spectacularly landscaped and sited on 11.3± acres with panoramic vistas. The 3br/3ba home has 4 kivas, coved ceilings, vigas, hard plaster walls and more amenities. Joe Sabo 505.983.0384 or 505.310.2030 #201003937 $759,900 18 MudGe Road - CowleS, nM Just 50-feet from Pecos River, 1775± SF, 2br/2ba cabin. Propanel roof, double-paned windows, S/S appl’s, Vermont castings wood stove and so much more! James Congdon 505.983.0302 #201003942 $485,000 9 Baya Road 4br/3ba, family room, offce, studio, tile foors, vigas, 4 freplaces, plaster walls. Open liv- ing, dining, kitchen and great outdoor patios, portals and water features. Great southwestern mountain views! Carol day 505.690.6806 #201004931 $527,000 1 Bonito Road This 3br/3ba adobe energy effcient home includes views, vigas throughout, latillas, gas freplace, tiled foors, walled-in landscaped courtyard, new stucco, reset windows, 2 car garage on 1.82± view acres. Carol Hawkins 505.660.6008 #201002663 $369,000 150 San MaRCoS loop Elegant 3 br/2.5 ba one story home with fabulous views. Large kitchen with granite counters. Pri- vate courtyard, high ceilings, travertine tile and 3 car garage in gated neighborhood. 12.9± acres. Bridget Bunch 505.577.0397 #201004790 $497,000 2204 BRillante StReet Price Reduced on this beautiful 1892± SF, 3br/2ba, 2 car garage home on cul de sac street. Family room, living room, formal dining, open concept kitchen, updated baths and more! Sabine andraud 505.690.4857 #201003360 $295,000 Elegant - Small - Cost Efective - Sustainable Full Architectural Services All Project Sizes Additions, Remodels, Guest Houses, Outdoor Living, Landscaping Professional Assistance Start to Finish John T. Midyette III, Architect AIA 1125 Canyon Road Santa Fe, NM 87501 505-983-2639 505-690-5152 www.JohnTMidyetteArchitect.com [email protected] KENT JONES 505.670.2262 kent.jones@ sothebyshomes.com 34 ALTURA ROAD $329,000 Santa Fe style personified in Eldorado with beamed ceilings and Saltillo tile flooring throughout, Talavera tile in kitchen and bathrooms, kiva fireplace in living room, custom carved interi- or doors. Split 3BR, 2BA plan, 2,069 sq ft built in 1996 with radiant heat. Huge entry courtyard. Large, newer deck. Great south and west views. Re-stuccoed in 2007. MLS# 201004837 ELDORADO ELDORADO 2 NIDO LANE $425,000 Quality-built and beautifully maintained 3BR, 2BA, 2,026 sq ft home in Eldorado fea- tures an open living/dining area with tall beamed ceiling and kiva fireplace. Huge mas- ter suite in split bedroom plan has a second kiva fireplace. Santa Fe style with posts and beams, attractive Talavera and Saltillo tile, wood shutters. Front and rear courtyards/ portales. MLS# 201003989 231 Washington Avenue • 988.8088 • santafesir.com • sothebyshomes.com/santafe EldoradoAreaRealEstate.com BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 42 OCTOBER 2010 HOME On the market: ‘Casa de Dos Aguas’ By Paul Weideman his splendid, multifunction house wraps around a big courtyard with a koi-filled pond, mature aspen and cherry trees, and lots of ivy and planted containers. Through a gate on the other side of the courtyard is Canyon Road and, around the corner, Cristo Rey Church. The property, owned by architect John T. Midyette III and his wife, Brenda Midyette, is nicknamed Casa de Dos Aguas. Just below the back porch is the channel for the Acequia Madre, the 400-year-old “mother ditch” of Santa Fe, and below that flows the Santa Fe River. “In a wet year, between the acequia and the river, it sounds like you’re in the mountains here,” John Midyette said. He bought the property in 1983, remodeling it to serve as his architecture office and as quarters for a business called Architectural Antiques Ltd. (Next door, his mother, Joan Nold Midyette, ran The Shop of the Frightened Owl, which featured jewelry and antiques.) In 1992, the couple decided they wanted to live in the house. They changed the business spaces into living spaces and expanded the domicile. On the east end, an adobe master suite was added. On the west, over the garage, a second story was added to provide guest quarters and a light-filled architect’s studio. Regarding the antique business, Brenda Midyette said, “We had a big sale and then way too much that we didn’t sell we moved in here. Most of it was from Mexico and Spain.” The house is graced with beautiful, old, salvaged doors from Mexico and other architectural antiques. The entrance to the living room is framed by an old, carved, post-and-beam assembly that once supported a portal in Michoacan, Mexico. In a wall nearby, you can see the timbers of a very old building. “There have only been eight owners here,” John Midyette said. “I have an abstract on the property. The first deed of record is dated 1866, but the oldest part, an old wood-timber building with a stacked- stone root cellar we think goes back to the late 1700s. That idea is from word-of- mouth from people in the area.” The marketing for Casa de Dos Aguas refers to a “historic property with 21st- century amenities.” The fact is that it was, historically, historic, but the city no longer considers that it contributes to the historic fabric of the Eastside, because virtually everything you can see from the street is recent remodel. As David Rasch, historic- preservation officer for Santa Fe puts it, “It is noncontributing due to non-historic alterations overwhelming the original historic integrity.” The little, historic cabin is still there, inside remodeled spaces. (The old root cellar is now used to store wine, up to 1,500 bottles of wine.) Its presence relates back to times when the road out front — long before it was named Canyon Road — was used to convey firewood, loaded onto donkeys, into town from the mountains. “Burros loaded high with firewood was another typical sight of days past,” Santa Fe historian Marc Simmons wrote in a 2005 issue of The Santa Fe New Mexican. “As late as the 1940s, wood venders roamed the streets of Santa Fe with their donkeys. “A woman I know on Canyon Road remembers when they would knock at her back door and offer to sell a donkey-load of billets for 50 cents. If you wished, the seller led his animal into the kitchen and pulled a slip-knot in the rope that held the wood. The billets slid to the floor in a neat pile next to the cook stove.” The Midyettes echoed local history in another way when they kept a burro on the property. The animal, actually a miniature burro, and a llama companion had free reign in the fenced area between the house and the river for nine years. “We got them as babies from a Buckaroo Ball auction,” John Midyette said. “When we decided put the house on the market, we spent two years finding a home for them and they’re now at La Mariposa Montessori School, happy alongside the other animals there.” The guest suite at the west end of the house is also old; it was originally a small house with two bedrooms, a kitchen, and an outhouse. The rest of the house was infilled in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. T PAGE 43 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 43 Today the three-bedroom main house totals 4,924 square feet. The guest house/ studio is 1,906 square feet. There is also a heated, three-car garage; and nearly 5,000 square feet in patios, decks, and balconies — one from the office looks out to Patrick Smith Park. The sprawling house features ceilings with vigas and coved plaster, and seven fireplaces. These are of a unique design, raised kiva-type fireplaces with corner hollows underneath for wood storage. The two in the living room and the kitchen boast high-relief plaster carvings in a fleur de lis motif. The kitchen has polished-travertine and wood countertops, and a ceiling of thick latillas, set herringbone-style on vigas. The appliance package includes a Sub Zero refrigerator and 6-burner Viking range. Living temperatures in the main house are naturally modulated by the thick adobe walls. The large, upstairs office is equipped with air conditioning. “We have extra phone lines,” Brenda Midyette said during a walkthrough in the office. “This is metered separately from the house, so if anyone wanted to use this as income property, they could. Also, the professional and retail licenses both go with with property.” The 0.68-acre property extends to the end of Alameda Street. The lush landscaping in the lower property, around the acequia and down to the river, includes crabapple, linden, and horsechestnut trees. “The owner has irrigation rights on the acequia,” John Midyette said. “There is no gate; you have to do it with pumps or by siphoning, but we do keep the lower part irrigated.” The property is available for $3,295,000, listed by Melanie Peters-Thorne, Peters & Associates Real Estate. The internet site is www.santafeluxuryhistorichome.com, and there is a virtual tour at www.youtube.com — search for “1125 Canyon Road.” EL BOSQUE BUILDERS Additions • Remodels New Constructon • FREE ESTIMATES Superb Craftsmanship Satisfaction Guaranteed Proudly Serving Santa Fe clients for 15 years Mirtha Davalos [email protected] 690-1167 • 204-4656 Lic. 056807 Water Purification Is Our Only Business Santa Fe Green Built Home Starting at $130.00 Sq. Ft. ON-YOUR-LOT Custom Builder No Money Down Until We Break Ground! 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Call 505-473-1114 to schedule a pick up. 2414 Cerrillos Road » Next to Smith's Grocery Store Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 44 OCTOBER 2010 HOME To advertise call 995.3838 or email [email protected] Santa Fe Real Estate Guide Home Range o n t h e Read it online at magazines.santafenewmexican.com PAGE 45 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 45 It’s quite an interesting time to be a Realtor and yet a great time to consider entering the business. As a new Realtor, it is helpful to come into the business when sales are moving at a slower pace, when the environment more conducive to garnering transaction and industry expertise. And with all the technology and business support now available, new Realtors can more easily advance their careers. The Santa Fe Association of Realtors (SFAR) will shortly be offering several new tools to support our members. A new product called the Realtors Property Resource is scheduled to be launched by the association later this year. It is a product created exclusively for Realtors as part of the National Association of Realtors’ “Second Century” initiative. The Realtors Property Resource (RPR) will provide a detailed view of every parcel of property in the United States. This data- rich site will include information about public records and assessments, prior transactions and sales history, zoning, permits, mortgage and lien data, and neighborhood demographics. RPR has the ability to enhance broker productivity by offering features where members can access nationwide property results along with local market-to-market comparisons. With advanced reporting tools, RPR can help Realtors increase sales and listing presentations. A chart for each property shows cumulative historical transactions, which can be used to create customized reports for buyers and sellers, along with other relevant trends and facts. Report content is managed using tools that can refine the presentation of a property so Realtors can readily demonstrate the potential return on an investment property, from a planned or existing home-improvement project. Protecting the Santa Fe Association of Realtors’ multiple listing service (MLS) data is an important component of the benefits provided to Realtors as well as their clients and customers. In September, SFAR will launch a “secure log-on” feature that will require new authentication and security measures for our Realtor members when signing on to the MLS system. These new online security tools will work to protect the data from unauthorized access. Lastly, SFAR is in the process of providing several products that can improve our members’ productivity as well as data accuracy and input into the Santa Fe MLS. Realtors will soon have access to the zipLogix platform for use with MLS forms. This electronic form software will make it easier for Realtors to access data from the MLS for listing information. The specific zipLogix products to launch for use by our members include ZipForm and MLS Connect. With access to these new products, members will also be able to purchase other zipLogix offerings including Relay, an internet-based, real estate transaction-management application; and zipLogix Digital Ink, a secure data and digital signature product. The association welcomes new members and encourages those interested in a career in real estate to visit our website at www.sfar.com to learn how to become a Realtor. For young professionals, the National Association of Realtors offers a Young Professionals Network to keep those new to real estate up on the latest industry changes. Check out the fun and news at: http:// ypnlounge.blogs.realtor.org/ Donna M. Reynolds is chief executive of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors. Contact her at 982-8385 or [email protected]. FromtheDirector New tools will be available to Realtors DONNA REYNOLDS Given New Mexico’s struggling public education system, many parents want new methods for teaching their children. One effective place to learn, your own backyard, is often overlooked. With a little forethought and the application of some inexpensive features, you can create a modest wonderland that doubles as a multifunctional learning center. The simplest kid-friendly garden feature is the “sunflower tunnel.” Made up of two rows of sunflowers tied together on top, sunflower tunnels must be situated in a sunny part of your property. Put your tunnel in a convenient location, so you and your kids remember to water, enjoy, and learn from it. If possible, plant sunflowers in healthy soil or in slight depressions where they can absorb runoff. Wind protection can also be a critical factor in establishing a successful tunnel, and it is helpful if your rows are lined up on level ground. But where are the level parts of your landscape? Where is your garden’s healthiest soil? Where does your land get at least six hours of sunlight? Where is it wet after a rain? Where do winds rip through? The answers to all of these questions require observation, the starting place of science, but they also imply a need for measurement, experimentation, analysis, and discovery. Bring children into the landscape-design process and they become scientists with a positive purpose and designers with clear reasoning behind the artistic choices they make. One important aspect of learning in this hands-on way is that the experience can be much more memorable due to its relevance. When kids obtain data because a teacher or textbook tells it to them, this can be dull. When kids obtain the same data in order to create a fun place to play, it could be an unforgettable experience. Like the day-in and day-out work of rehearsing for a school play, your sunflower tunnel will demand attention. From watering and weeding to scratching compost into the soil and supporting floppy flowers with tall stakes, a sunflower tunnel teaches patience as it passes on an important life lesson: Benefits come from dedication to your work. When cold sets in, your sunflower tunnel will wilt, and it will be time to step back and take in the magic spot you created. Perhaps while nibbling on sunflower seeds or while harvesting them for roasting later, you and the children working with you just might feel the rush that every successful artist or craftsperson feels after a mere inspiration is brought forth to fruition. The essential practical lesson of a sunflower tunnel is that hard work and energy go into the food we eat, but in the end nature will do many things for us as long as we let her. In the midst of playing in and around the tunnel, by harvest time most children will learn the many ways in which sunflowers are useful in the garden. As they create diverse microclimates in the neighborhood, they also provide food for migratory birds, and find satisfaction in their bellies in the form of a healthy snack. Nate Downey is president of Santa Fe Permaculture (505-424-4444) and the author of the 2010 book, Harvest the Rain: How to Enrich Your Life by Seeing Every Storm as a Resource (Sunstone Press). PermacultureinPractice Oh, boy —Sunflower tunnels! NATE DOWNEY BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 46 OCTOBER 2010 HOME In a free market economy, the value of a house is largely determined by the sale prices of comparable properties. If a seller puts his house on the market at a price substantially higher than comparable homes in the neighborhood, potential buyers are likely to place that property low on their list of desirables and the house lingers on the market. Even if the property were to sell at the higher price, the appraisal process may show that the house is overpriced compared to similar homes, and the buyers then may decide not to purchase or the seller may be forced to lower the price if he wants to retain the buyers. In any event, if the appraisal process shows that the property is priced higher than comparable homes, and then declares that the estimated value is less than the sale price, lenders will only lend against the lower appraised vale, not the sale price. This means that if the buyers really want the property, and the seller refuses to lower the sale price, the buyers will have to dig deeper into their assets and make up the difference between the appraised value and the sale price. In determining the value of a property, the appraiser doesn’t just make up numbers: the appraiser has to use comparable sales of similar homes within a specified radius of the subject property to establish the value of the property. In the current real-estate market in Santa Fe, there is a plethora of properties for sale, and a dearth of active buyers. Supply is high, demand is low, and this leads to lower prices. To make matters worse, homeowners in financial difficulty are increasing the number of foreclosed properties and short-sale properties on the market, driving prices lower. From discussions I have had with longstanding professional appraisers in Santa Fe, they can usually determine if a property is foreclosed and will reject that property as a comparable sale. An example is that in doing a radius search to find comparable sales, this particular appraiser found a foreclosed property that was originally listed for sale at $500,000, but sold for $165,000. He rejected this as a comparable because it was an anomaly. Unless foreclosed properties become the norm, they do not affect property values during the appraisal process. But short sales are a different matter. Short sales occur when a homeowner in financial trouble and the entity that holds the note (Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, bank, etc.) both agree to sell the property for less that what is owed, i.e., short of what is owed. These situations are not typically identified as short sales in the multiple- listing service (MLS) that appraisers use to find comparable properties to establish value, and thus are included as comparable properties. This will drive property prices downward. The logic here is that the number of short sales in Santa Fe is helping to drive prices down. Currently when I review an appraisal for either a refinance or purchase, I compare the market approach value to the cost approach value. Recently, without fail, the cost approach is higher than the market approach valuation. In other words, it is more expensive to build the property than to buy the existing property. David Hultin (505-946-2521) is a residential mortgage-loan officer for New Mexico Bank and Trust. He previously worked in the mortgage divisions of two of the largest banks in the United States. Housing prices, short sales, appraisals DAVID HULTIN HomeequityAdvantage Recent Home & Land Sales Sales data for the period Aug. 19-Sept. 18 from Santa Fe Association of Realtors MLS reports. Not all sales are reported. Homes $150,000 $185,000 $225,000 $275,000 $370,000 $392,500 $395,000 $425,000 $440,000 $445,000 $449,000 $540,000 $567,000 $575,000 $610,000 $655,000 $670,000 $705,000 $720,000 $775,000 $950,000 $953,000 $1,310,000 $1,482,500 $2,250,000 Land $125,000 $320,000 Homes $110,000 $125,000 $277,000 $350,000 $365,000 $389,000 $400,000 $517,500 $539,000 $559,000 $572,000 $665,000 $716,500 $818,000 $1,000,000 $1,395,000 Land $280,000 Homes $230,000 $255,900 $299,000 $433,000 $460,000 $559,000 Land (None) Homes $90,000 $95,000 $97,000 $100,000 $149,000 $151,500 $157,500 $167,000 $174,900 $175,000 $189,000 $197,500 $199,000 $215,000 $225,000 $238,500 $239,500 $242,000 $253,000 $260,000 $285,000 $295,000 $300,000 $305,000 $340,000 $340,250 $386,000 $400,000 Land $20,000 $70,000 county Homes $225,000 $249,500 $274,000 $425,000 Land $120,000 Homes $260,000 $400,000 $665,000 $675,000 $700,000 $900,000 Land $135,000 $175,000 Homes $99,900 $209,000 $214,842 $221,648 $354,000 $364,649 $380,000 $389,000 $405,000 $428,122 $510,000 $531,000 $610,000 $650,000 Land $110,000 $138,000 Homes $880,000 $970,000 $1,375,000 $4,150,000 Land (None) Homes $205,000 $218,000 $220,000 $240,900 $284,000 $285,000 $308,000 $355,000 $411,000 $552,350 Land (None) PAGE 47 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 47 The Company Ahead of the Curve | 982.9836 | 1.800.586-1032 | 530 S. Guadalupe Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501 Seller Financing available on this charm- ing Aldea Townhome. Great foor plan, won- derful light, magnifcent views and loaded with upgrades. This home has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, an incredible great room with freplace and high ceilings, a large deck with views and a 2 car ga- rage. Call for info on Lease/Purchase option. MLS#90533 Offered at: $348,000 Paul BarkerRealtySantaFe.com n Barker Realty Would Like To Welcome n mobile: 505-216-6715 [email protected] David Gaspar mobile: 505-470-9494 [email protected] Fran Hill direct: 505-992-3594 [email protected] Christine McDonald mobile: 505-629-5126 [email protected] Benadette Parnell n 12 Calle Alexia n n Barker Realty at the Agora n Barker Realty Has Found A New Home In Eldorado For More Information Call 505 982 9836 Francie Miles 505.660.4788 cell | [email protected] Wonderful CustomHome boasts magnificent views, a great design &su- perb quality. Beautiful beams add a classic touch in every roomof the house. The spa- cious living roomhas expansive windows, lovely customcabinetry &access to the great entertaining portal. Hardwood floors in all living areas, including the fabulous kitchen. MLS#901809 | Offered at: $545,000 S e r i o u s P r i c e A d j u s t m e n t BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 48 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Darlings, I did something very old-fashioned today. While taking my dog, Roxanne, for a walk — a long one at that — I did not (repeat, did NOT) use my cell phone for a phone call, a text message, an email. Nada. How retro! To tell you the truth, Rosebuds, it felt good, I mean really good. There I was, fully engaged in the colors, smells, sounds of an early fall morning with my best friend trotting alongside me experiencing the same thing, and thoughts uninterrupted. What a blessed way to start a day. This cognitus uninterruptus gave me time to think about the non-profit organization, Dollars4Schools, created by SantaFe.com, and to mull over which program I want to monetarily support. Pat and Michael French (founders of SantaFe. com) have developed an internet site (www.dollars4schools.org) that allows me to give directly to teachers for programs that will either disappear due to budget cuts or are in great need, according to school principals and teachers. I’ll tell you what, Crumbcakes, the Frenches are now coming up with as many clever and helpful ideas for our community as they did when putting together and running a successful real-estate company. How about this for a great deal? You go to their website, look over the programs in need of dollars, and email me the name of the program you think I’ve chosen for a donation. I’ll put another dollar in for every correct guess. Honeybuns, I swear I won’t cheat. (Note: all guesses must be received by Oct. 20, so that I can tell you how much I had to cough up in the November issue - I hope it’s a lot.) I’m terribly sorry, Pumpkins, but I was in California a large part of September, so I had very little time to get the scoop on the latest musical offices Realtors play. I did get the breaking news about Fran Hill (formerly Sotheby’s), however. My jaw was on the floor when I learned she moved to Barker Realty. Not because Barker Realty doesn’t have one of the best locations in town for shopping, wining and dining; and not because it doesn’t have one of the classiest office interiors around. No, Kittens, because it does have all of that and more. I’m surprised only because Fran was the original agent to move from another office (the Santa Fe Agency) to French & French when it very first started in Pat and Michael’s guesthouse. From the Frenches’ guesthouse to an office in Los Miradores, to an office next to Santacafé, to the merging of French & French/Sotheby’s, to Sotheby’s as it exists today: 28 years in all. I think that makes Fran the most stable Realtor in the business. And what does this mean for David Barker (owner/broker)? It means he’ll be in business for at least another 28 years. Smart recruiting, David. So... California. What a great visit I had with friends Arthur Petersen (investment manager with Wells Fargo) and his wife, Monica Brock, former Santa Feans who now joyfully reside in Santa Barbara (along with the ruler of the house, their pure white lab, Winston). Darling readers, what’s not to be joyful about living in Santa Barbara? It’s always a good day for walking on the beach, hiking in the hills, sailing on the ocean, dining at the yacht club, playing tennis, playing golf. I’ll be going back soon. If you think you’re seeing a hologram of Monica around the 4th of this month, you’re not. It is she, in the flesh, but only for a flash. She’s in town to meet up with her mother, Rose Brock, and they’re flying off to Argentina with other members of the Santa Fe Chamber of Commerce for the Buenos Aires tour, a very tough tour of duty, I must say. (Monica and Rose had that fashionable women’s store, Brock’s, for 13 years. Before Monica joined The Frith Firm and became my attorney. Before she married Arthur and moved away.) On the way back to the Bob Hope Airport in Burbank, I stopped in Calabasas to spend some time with two other friends and part-time Santa Feans, Deborah Shames and David Booth. Deborah and I formed a lasting friendship in the mid-1970s when we both attended the Anthropology Film Center on Upper Canyon Road. Today, she and her husband, David, are the co-founders of Eloqui, a premier speaker and presentation training firm. After reading their book, Own the Room: Business Presentations that Persuade, Engage, and Get Results, I decided an afternoon workshop learning the “Eloqui Method” was what I needed. You should hear me now, Possums. I’m a changed woman. Yes, Dear Hearts, you could be, too - oops, if you’re a guy, I guess you could be a changed man — because they’ll be doing some of these seminars in Santa Fe (I just did it in California because I wanted a view of the ocean instead of the mountains for a change). The workshop helped me get a better focus on differentiating my services from others, crystallizing a self- introduction, and more effectively using client anecdotes to drive business. And god knows the real-estate biz affords lots of client anecdotes. I’d share some of them with you right now, but, honestly, Lambkins, I’m exhausted, and you’ve probably already heard them from Alan Ball (ST&E) in his new blog. (Drat. He always beats me to the punch.) So long, Sweetpeas. Until next time... Oakley (Oakley Talbott moonlights as Realtor Merrily Pierson and can be reached at [email protected].) OutandAbout Disconnecting for thinking time OAKLEY TALBOTT Teddy (I mean Arthur) and Winston enjoy an afternoon dip in “every-day’s-a-sunny-day” Santa Barbara Monica at the helm Who’s better looking... Winston or Arthur (aka Teddy Roosevelt)? Fran is settling quickly into her new digs at Barker Realty Deborah & David, smiling because they already know the Eloqui Method, and I don’t (yet) PAGE 49 BLACK CYAN MAGEN- HOME OCTOBER 2010 49 THE WARNING SIGNS n Stairstep cracks n Diagonal cracks from windows n Floors out of level n Cabinets separating from walls n Corners separating n Slab cracking n Grout missing on tiled foors n Doors and windows out of square Is Your House Sinking? 901 West San Mateo Road, Suite L Santa Fe, NM 87505 505/982.2448 n [email protected] www.crockerltd.net AWARD WINNING RESIDENTIAL & HISTORIC PRESERVATION PROTECT yOuR INVESTMENT. CALL TODAy for a FREE onsite evaluation. We are getting record numbers of calls to assess and repair cracked footings and to arrest the movement of heavy houses sliding down hills. Amazingly, it is the newer houses that are failing far more frequently than older ones. One may logically and appropriately ask how that can be given that building standards and codes are more stringent now than they were in the past. One reason is that older homes were often built with more fexible materials than new buildings: stone footings, adobes laid up in mud, and pliable wooden bond beams and lin- tels. When stressed, these houses tend to move uniformly. They tend to get charming, not scary. Secondly, houses are simply taller and heavier than they used to be. More and larger openings tend to provide more places for cracks to appear, refecting and magnifying the effects of even minor settlement. Most of the homes we work on were built on non-compacted construction fll or on incompetent and unstable native soil. The footings were often not built to the engineer’s specifcations. In response, we have developed an effective and moderately priced system to stabilize these homes with helical piers. The principle is simple; soil testing provides a profle of the subsurface. By calculating the load to be supported, a system of helical piers can be engineered and installed to support practically any building. The piers, similar to an auger but with in- dividual helices, are hydraulically screwed into the ground at intervals. The tops of the piers are then attached to the footing. Once attached, the loads are transferred to the pier resulting, as it were, in placing the building on subterranean stilts. The footings are backflled, leaving the new foundation system undetectable from the surface. Second Chance for a New Foundation Ed Crocker BLACK CYAN MAGENTA YELLOW 50 OCTOBER 2010 HOME Santa Fe Real Estate Guide advertiser index ACC 15 Abiquiu Realty, Ltd 50 Adobe Realty of Santa Fe, Inc 11 Barker Realty, Inc 47 Bosque Builders 43 Chapman Realty 18 Coldwell Banker Trails West Realty 41 Crocker Ltd 49 Dougherty Real Estate Company 21 El Corazon de Santa Fe 51 Flance Co 19 Good Water Company 43 House Max 43 John T Midyette, Architect 41 Ken Ahler Real Estate 18 Prudential Santa Fe Real Estate 23 Santa Fe Habitat Restore 43 Santa Fe Properties, Inc 25-31, 52 Santa Fe Realty Partners 34-36 Sotheby’s International Realty 2-6, 8-14, 38-41 Western Equities 21 Yucca Realty 19 HIGHWAY 84, AT THE ABIQUIU INN • (505) 685-4646 www.abiquiuland.com * Owner is a Licensed New Mexico Real Estate Broker CASITAS DE LA JOYA - Casitas de La Joya - Enjoy the easy lifestyle, spending time on the lake or relaxing in your own Casita while enjoying the vistas that surround you. Enjoy the benefits of condominium ownership with 13 individual Casitas nestled throughout the 36 acres of Casitas de La Joya. Overlooking Lake Abiquiu & Ghost Ranch these casitas are the answer to your dreams. Elegant completely furnished 2-bedroom, 2-bath home (1,346 sq ft) or a contemporary completely furnished 1-bedroom, 1–bath home (1,028). Access to a private boat ramp. Come see the views and stay forever. PEnDInG - MLS 903826 $380,000 MLS 903887 $310,000 Hear the Silence... Feel the Spirit CAnYOnLAnDS - Hear the Silence – Feel the Spirit! Once part of a historic Spanish land grant, this spectacular 520 acre ranch borders the Rio Puerco stream and is surrounded by the dramatic color of Prieta Mesa, Ghost Ranch and the mysterious Cerro Pedernal. Diverse topography includes rock towers and cliffs, deep red canyons and sage brush plants rimmed with pinon and juniper trees overlooking its own rock- strewn canyons and ancient cottonwood-lined stream. Covenants and conservation easements protect your privacy and the sanctity of the surrounding 7,000 acres,assuring this grandeur and pristine beauty will be preserved forever. Only 90 minutes to Santa Fe.* MLS 2010003629 520 acres $2,275,000 MESA DE LUMBRE – Lot 3 - nestled on a mesa in the foothills of Pedernal, Lot 3 overlooks the splendor of Piedra Lumbre and the red rock formations of Mesa Prieta. This Lot along with three other available parcels is spectacular. The shared well and electricity to be provided make this a special opportunity to own some of the best views in northern new Mexico.* MLS 906440 16.0 Acres $175,000 LA CAÑADA DE ABIQUIU Tract 5-A - nestled in the foothills of Sierra negra on the edge of the Carson national Forest is an incredible area called La Canada de Abiquiu. These parcels exist amid the mesas and rock-strewn vistas that Georgia O’Keeffe made famous. Enjoy panoramic views of Abiquiu fromthis unique 10 acre parcel. Shared well and electric.* MLS 904005 7.3 Acres $120,000 HACIEnDA ALEGRIA – nestled on a bend of the Chama River, Hacienda Alegria with its stunning views will pleasethemost discerningbuyer. Ancient cottonwoods alongtheriver shelter ponds that speakof lazysummer days. This grand 2-story home with a gourmet kitchen and 2 covered portals is ideal for entertaining. There is plenty of roomfor youandyour guests witha 3bedroom, 3bathmainhouse, 3bedroom, 3bathguesthouse anda caretakers house andbarn/garage as well. The irrigatedacreage with24acre ft. of water has beenfarmedas anorganic farmfor thelast 6years andwith28acres, has plentyof roomfor horses andgreat ridingandhikinginthenational Forest that borders the property. Come see this magnificent property. MLS 201002091 $1,550,000 103 BLUE EARTH TRAIL - Where the Eagles Soar. Sierra negra is in the front yard of your 22 acres. The distant views of the Sangre de Cristos and the Chama River Valley are in your backyard. Energy efficient, Rastra construction makes this Southwest style home standout. Forest access for those who love to hike and ride the wilderness. The ultimate in big views with privacy is waiting for you. Additional acreage available.* MLS 806002 22 Acres $685,000 EL RITO RETREAT - Secluded northern village adobe with tranquil privacy. Vigas throughout the home enhance the new Mexico charm. The 2 bedroom, one bath home has a sunny open floor plan with warm brick floors and lots of windows. Enjoy the beautiful views from your roof-top deck. Great spot for hiking and riding with easy access to the Carson national Forest. MLS 906073 Acres 3.0 $292,000 If you are someone with a passion for Santa Fe, an appreciation for luxury and service, and a desire to own a hassle-free vacation home at a sensible price, we invite you to stop by for more information about the benefts of Club ownership at El Corazon de Santa Fe. Ownership from $130,000 Your Santa Fe Vacation Home ... Just a Stroll from the Plaza This advertising material is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy to residents of any state or jurisdiction in which registration requirements have not been fulflled. Pricing and information are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed. Destination Club Realty—New Mexico, 505.820.0850 Financing & Preview Stays available. 1 /8 deeded real estate • fully furnished Visit our sales center today. We’re located just three blocks from the Plaza on the corner of Catron Street and Grant Avenue. Models open daily • www.ElCorazondeSantaFe.com • 866.721.7800 If you are someone with a passion for Santa Fe, an appreciation for luxury and service, and a desire to own a hassle-free vacation home at a sensible price, we invite you to stop by for more information about the benefts of Club ownership at El Corazon de Santa Fe. Ownership from $130,000 Your Santa Fe Vacation Home ... Just a Stroll from the Plaza This advertising material is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy to residents of any state or jurisdiction in which registration requirements have not been fulflled. Pricing and information are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed. Destination Club Realty—New Mexico, 505.820.0850 Financing & Preview Stays available. 1 /8 deeded real estate • fully furnished Visit our sales center today. We’re located just three blocks from the Plaza on the corner of Catron Street and Grant Avenue. Models open daily • www.ElCorazondeSantaFe.com • 866.721.7800 If you are someone with a passion for Santa Fe, an appreciation for luxury and service, and a desire to own a hassle-free vacation home at a sensible price, we invite you to stop by for more information about the benefts of Club ownership at El Corazon de Santa Fe. Ownership from $130,000 Your Santa Fe Vacation Home ... Just a Stroll from the Plaza This advertising material is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy to residents of any state or jurisdiction in which registration requirements have not been fulflled. Pricing and information are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed. Destination Club Realty—New Mexico, 505.820.0850 Financing & Preview Stays available. 1 /8 deeded real estate • fully furnished Visit our sales center today. We’re located just three blocks from the Plaza on the corner of Catron Street and Grant Avenue. Models open daily • www.ElCorazondeSantaFe.com • 866.721.7800 If you are someone with a passion for Santa Fe, an appreciation for luxury and service, and a desire to own a hassle-free vacation home at a sensible price, we invite you to stop by for more information about the benefts of Club ownership at El Corazon de Santa Fe. Ownership from $130,000 Your Santa Fe Vacation Home ... Just a Stroll from the Plaza This advertising material is not an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy to residents of any state or jurisdiction in which registration requirements have not been fulflled. Pricing and information are subject to change without notice and are not guaranteed. Destination Club Realty—New Mexico, 505.820.0850 Financing & Preview Stays available. 1 /8 deeded real estate • fully furnished Visit our sales center today. We’re located just three blocks from the Plaza on the corner of Catron Street and Grant Avenue. Models open daily • www.ElCorazondeSantaFe.com • 866.721.7800