All Things Real Estate

Architectural Issues In 2014

By Christopher Purvis, Principal, Christopher Purvis Architects This coming year is full of promise for those embarking on architectural projects. There are a number of recent innovations in the building industry which allow our buildings to be more energy efficient.  These include increased
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Financial Planning

By Michael Anaya & Eric Schultz, Financial Advisors, New York Life Insurance Company You may be used to doing just about everything yourself—or trying to become an instant expert by reading the latest articles on the hottest subjects. Still, when it comes to your financial affairs, it may be
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Mortgage News – Construction Lending

By Ron Blessey, Senior Morgage Banker, Peoples Bank NMLS#215672 Peoples Bank offers a Construction Loan program with a maximum twelve month build out period at the most competitive rate in New Mexico. Program guidelines allow for a maximum loan to value or loan to cost, whichever is less up to
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Trends in Interior Design – What Makes a House a Home?

By Lisa Samuel, ASID, IIDA, Samuel Design Group This time of year many of us turn our thoughts to love and appreciation, gratefulness, and caring about others in a deeper way. So, what I would like to talk about this month is how these human feelings of compassion, respect, and care for others
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Distinctive Property – Dripping Springs Ranch

MLS #201304894 Dripping Springs Ranch $7,999,000 Gary Bobolsky Dripping Springs Ranch, located near Mountainair and one hour from Albuquerque, has a diverse variety of breathtaking views from the Manzano Mountains and Abo Canyon (with Transcon train tracks & bridges/top 10
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Property Management Report – The Lost Art of Civility

By Tom Simon, Managing Member, Westgate Properties, LLC Loving your neighbor can be an unattainable goal for some but being civil to your neighbor when problems arise should be achievable. Here are some tips for keeping it civil: Get to know them: Start early. Introduce yourself when they or
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Title Insurance News – Remembering Tax Time

By Steve Riemann, State Training Director, Fidelity National Title Insurance Company. Many of you have just received your 2013 tax bill and are preparing your payments. It’s a good time for us to give you a few details and reminders about that: 1. The tax bill was mailed on or around
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Mortgage News – Are Jumbo Loans Available?

By Ron Blessey, Senior Mortgage Banker, Peoples Bank NMLS#214672 In this ever changing Mortgage Market, Jumbo Loan programs are readily available for the qualified borrower. A Jumbo Loan is any loan over $417,000. In the current interest rate environment, there is a small disparity in Rate
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Consignment Gallery Q & A – The Holiday Spirit

By Stephen Etre, Co-Owner Stephen’s, A Consignment Gallery (An Interview with Managing Editor Rey Post) Q. You have told us on the “All Things Real Estate” radio show that the period between Thanksgiving and the New Year is quite special for you and your gallery staff. A. Yes, as it is
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The Home Builders Perspective – Builder Insight

By Kim Shanahan, Executive Officer, Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association An opinion column recently authored by me and published by the Santa Fe New Mexican elicited a number of personal thanks for bringing up a neglected subject in the local debate on secondary education reform. In it I
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The Firebird Corner – Gas Fireplace Log Sets – Instant Fire

By Gene Butler, President, The Firebird If you have a fireplace but want to avoid the bother of hauling firewood and making a fire, gas log sets are a convenient alternative to enjoy your fireplace, easily turning the fire on and off as desired. While gas logs will provide warmth and take the
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Homes with History – 853 Palace Avenue

By Adrienne DeGuere, Editor and Office Administrator, Sotheby’s International Realty With close proximity to the Plaza and prized C-2 zoning, this 1693 square foot adobe was the home of the Palace Avenue Grocery for over 40 years, one of the last neighborhood grocery stores to remain in
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