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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Winter comes to Santa Fe, New Mexico and brings colder temperatures, snow and fun skiing. Typically, this happens in December, January and February. Winter here is over all fairly pleasant with blue skies and sunshine following snowy days. The average temperatures in winter range from of low of 19 degrees to a high of 49 degrees. Our Santa Fe houses do not automatically adjust to winter. Here are some tip reminders to help you easily transform your house into an efficient winter home. Check your flat roof and remove leaves and branches. Cut back overhanging tree limbs. Engage a licensed roofing professional to inspect for any holes or indentations and the sealing caulking around the roof parapets, where roof material connects with stucco.  Repair any windows with cracks, broken panes or...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Keep reading as there is an answer to your blank screen! Yes, it’s true that record levels of home price appreciation have spurred significant equity gains for homeowners over the past few years. As Diana Olick, Real Estate Correspondent at CNBC, says:“The stunning jump in home values over the course of the Covid-19 pandemic has given U.S. homeowners record amounts of housing wealth.”That’s great for your home’s value over the last couple of years, but what if you’ve lived in your home for longer than that? You may be wondering how much equity you truly have. And what happens, when our local real estate market shifts?The National Association of Realtors (NAR) has done a study to calculate the typical equity gains over longer spans of time. The data they compiled could be enough to motiv...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Do You Have Questions About Selling Your SANTA FE NM Home In Winter?Yes, winter is coming to Santa Fe New Mexico and there is currently a market shift happening this season. Both things do make you wonder it it makes sense to sell your house. Here are three of the top questions you may be asking – and some facts that helps answer them – so you can make a more informed decision. 1. Should I Wait To Sell? Even though the supply of homes for sale has increased in 2022, inventory is still low overall. That means it’s still a sellers’ market. The graph below helps put the inventory growth into perspective. Using data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR), it shows just how far off we are from flipping to a buyers’ market: While buyers have regained some negotiation power as invento...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Land like this is not made forever. Imagine this place for creating your dream hacienda and Santa Fe lifestyle where you can enjoy dramatic sky and panoramic views forever. This luxury equestrian 12.34 acres of natural beauty is new on the  market in a small gated community with water and Starlink at 19 Del Charro Road, Lamy New Mexico  87540 (in Santa Fe County).Click Here for 19 More Images and Virtual TourHighlights: Panoramic 360 degree mountain range Views, Small Gated Community of 10+ acre deed restricted lots, Eldorado community water service, water meter in place, electric to lot line, STARLINK available, equestrian lot for your dream home, guest casita and horses.Improvements: Driveway in Place, Two choice building sites. Amenities: Rural residential HOA Free Community, Reasona...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
In New Mexico real estate transactions it has become very common for Buyer and Sellers to typically pay for certain costs related to the purchase and sale of a house, condominium or land. Buyer typically pays for these items: escrow fees recording changes for all documents related to transfer of title to buyer prorated share of taxes all new loan charges and lender fees including: appraisal, credit report, tax service fee, loan origination or discount fee, reserves for property taxes and insurance, flood certification and mortgage insurance premium title insurance premium (the lender policy) interest on a new loan starting from the day of funding to 30 days prior to the first loan payment date Homeowner (HOA) or Condomium (COA) owner transfer fees if applicable fire insurance premium fo...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Even though the top 2022 housing market headlines predicted a crash or a housing bubble burst for 2022, I think this terrier has the right idea about bubbles...they are poofy! Without dismissing buyer and seller fears fueled by media, here are some important realities and facts from housing economists, who are typically pessimistic, to seriously consider. This is not 2009 or a housing bubble 2.0.  A market correction is not the same as a crash or bubble burst. Historically LOW home inventory or 3,000,000 million homes short of meeting buyer demand according to Freddie Mac estimates Buyer demand is still consistent and adjusting due to rapid increase in mortgage interest rates and nearly doubling of them since January 2022.  Mortgage rates are substantially different today. This terrier ...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
In 2022, being prepared for a wildfire is year-round in Santa Fe NM is beyond important, especially when your neighbor is the Santa Fe National Forest! This image from the spring of 2022 is of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain Range and Hermit Peak/Calf Canyon fire.  This view is from my neighborhood, the Vista Encantada S/D. Although this fire was not in Santa Fe County or the City of Santa Fe, the fact it happened changed the risk factors for a wildfire in many Santa Fe neighborhoods. This has changed both the availability and cost of home hazard insurance. Unfortunately, having a conversation about the wildfire risk in a particular neighborhood was not on the minds of many buyers, sellers or their Realtors and Brokers in the past Hot Market. Why?Until this past spring, being a fire-adapt...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Election Day is November 8, 2022. Many people have relocated to Santa Fe in the past two years. This is your guide to voting in Santa Fe County. Election Day information for Santa Fe County, New Mexico residents for voting and polling locations. All Santa Fe County voters can choose ANY location to vote. All early voting and election-day locations will feature same-day registration. In the general, same-day registration will only be available unregistered voters. Please bring 1.) photo ID showing your address, or 2.) a photo ID and a bill or document showing your name and address or 3.) a student ID and current school financial statement. Here is the link to the Office of the Santa Fe County Clerk, voting hours, polling locations and a map. Polls open at 7am and close at 7pm.   
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Buyers, you may remember the famous line in the Dirty Harry movie when Clint Eastwood has just had a shootout with bank robbers and is standing in front of the lone surviving thief who is considering going for his gun. Harry with his gun pointed at the bad guy says to him ""Did he fire six shots or only five? Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I kinda lost track myself. But being this is a 44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world and would blow your head clean off, you've gotta ask yourself one question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya?" Ok what are some facts? Our economy has had a long recovery from the great recession, due in most part to the housing crisis of 2007-2009.  Then, the Pandemic hit in 2020 which tanked the worldwide economy but the surprise to hom...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
The lst Snow arrived in Santa Fe yesterday, October 24,2022 on the crest of the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range seen here from a vantage point on Old Taos Highway overlooking the Vista Encantada subdivision. Beautiful, isn't it! Now what else is up there?  Well if you love Santa Fe and love to Ski, you are looking at the Santa Fe Ski basin approximately 16 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza.Here is the link to the web cam for 3 separate snow views at the Ski Basin from SkiSantaFe. There you can spend your day on the ski slopes and experience everything at Santa Fe as well. Expected opening is November 22, 2022. If you want this view everyday, check out homes for sale in this Vista Encantada subdivision with views of the mountains here.Thank you for reading and/or commenting on this blog post...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Here is what happens in Santa Fe NM when the sky shifts at Sunset! It is both a blessing to witness and a reminder that change surrounds us with opportunities. Sometimes a sunset can spark our imagination to see things differently. In our real estate world now, the word "shift" has another meaning. Maybe it is time to see those as opportunities and explore new ways to respond to change.Now if you are sold on New Mexico and on the move, you can search for homes and find valuable real estate information, facts and news here. Let's connect soon and maybe someday you can see these glorious sunsets!Thank you for reading and/or commenting on this blog post. Words and image created by Emily Medvec.
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
941 Calle Mejia Unit 715 Santa Fe NM 87501Asking $300,000   2 BD 2BA  Sq Ft 868 Updates: New Stove, Water Heater, Custom PaintingVirtual Tour LinkAmenities: All Year Pool, Fitness and Clubhouse, Gated Community, Low HOA at $279/month --- minutes to Plaza, shopping, Santa Fe Opera, Ski Basin and Los Alamos Lab. Call 505-660-4541 for more information about how Emily Medvec sells Santa Fe NM properties. Or if you are interested and ready to jump in to a 2nd home or investment one like this condo home near the Plaza, let's connect today. 
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(Westchester Modular Homes Inc)
WESTCHESTER MODULAR HOMES PROGRAMIS A HOME BUILDERS DREAMWhy do we say that? Because we can guarantee you:Plentiful Labor - Exceptional Quality - Full Customization - No Weather Delays - Speed Of Construction - Cost Control - Build All Year Long - Less Reliance On Subcontractors - Marketing & Leads Generation - Training Programs - Smart Product Innovations - 2/10 Structural WarrantyBuilders, Remodelers, General Contractors, Developers, Investors, Resellers & ArchitectsRSVP for our December 9th 2022 Modular Construction Seminar Today!Seating is limited. First come - first served. We will email you a confirmation. Please have your business card handy when attending. Sorry, but we cannot accommodate unregistered walk-ins.Sessions Agenda & Features:- introduction to our custom modular build...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Where else can you experience Santa Fe and films to inspire your imagination, a festival to remember and an event for movie lovers? Santa Fe IS a film community!The 14th Annual Santa Fe International Film Festival is presented by the Santa Fe Film Institute from October 19th to 23rd, 2022. In these five days you can experience not only independent and cutting edge films, film Q & As, community events, educational workshops and so much more... along with Santa Fe. Want to learn and see more about the festival and Santa Fe, here is the link to the 2022 promo reel. Get some popcorn! Better yet, add this to your bucket list!Here is the link for all the 2022 Santa Fe International Film Festival film winners, photos and interviews. Check this out if you want to see something more than houses ...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
New Mexico's Governor Michele Lujan Grisham started observing Indigenous Peoples' Day in 2019 proclaiming it an official State holiday. Today is the 4th official state holiday marking Indigenous Peoples' Day, recognizing indigenous people as the first inhabitants of the Americas, including what became the lands of the United States of America. This day celebrates the strength and spirit of New Mexico's original inhabitants who continue to thrive and live in our 19 Pueblos and 1 Navajo Reservation and 2 Apache Reservations. They survived despite all the actions and atrocities that took place to assimilate them since Columbus arrived.  Today, New Mexico's culture, tradition and economy continues to benefit from their presence.On this day, New Mexico pays tribute to their lands, their comm...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Learn some New Mexico facts and fun trivia answers to questions often asked from people moving to New Mexico in 2022.1.  New Mexico has more Cows than People.2.  New Mexico's nickname is the Land of Enchantment.3. New Mexico is not in Mexico and became the 47th State in the United States before Arizona, Alaska and Hawaii.4. New Mexico became a State on January 6, 1912.5. New Mexico's nickname is the Land of Enchantment.6. Santa Fe is the Capital city of New Mexico.7. Santa Fe is the HIGHEST Capital city in the United States.8. New Mexico had three (3) National Parks: Carlsbad Caverns National Park, White Sands National Park and Chaco Culture National Historical Park.9.  New Mexico is located in the Southwestern United States with all four (4) natural seasons: summer, fall, winter and sp...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Meet Awesome Cloud. In Santa Fe, NM when clouds come over the mountains, they have a different story to tell. This cloud appeared over the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range on a day in late July. It was not a typical cloud by any means. It was a cloud created by the movement of the Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon fire still burning far to the east of Santa Fe. Two weeks ago, fire crews were still cleaning up the land and northern New Mexico communities damaged and in some places destroyed. Three days ago, the U.S. Senate passed a spending bill that included 2.5B for the Hermits Peak & Calf Canyon Fire victims. Hopefully it will quickly pass the House of Representatives so President Biden will sign it into law. Over 300,000 acres were burned when the U.S. Forest Service began a prescribed burn ...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
The Santa Fe City and County home inventory remains LOW at 373 properties but with a slight increase from 317 properties a year ago. The median sales prices between Sept 23 - Sept 29, 2021 is what it is at $680,000 from ($575,000) a year ago but with a drop of only 31 home sales (from 47) from a year ago in both the city and county. There is still steady buyer demand due to our Santa Fe, New Mexico destination. At the same time, you will see fluctuation and changes within the Seller market due to Low Inventory and now rising mortgage rates. Next is the by area detail snapshot with number of homes sold and median price.[Note Black color means Increase and Red color means decrease from a year ago.] Northeast City - 1 sold -    $1,100,000 median price  Southeast City - 5 sold -   $680,000 ...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Meet "Arroyo" and Arroyo Barranca!In Santa Fe, New Mexico an "Arroyo" is a dry rivulet or small stream. Most of the year our Arroyos are dry, except during Monsoons of July to August, our rainy season, when the water transforms them into a running drainage channels.  Santa Fe's nearly 20 arroyos have fed the Santa Fe river for over 400 years to keep it flowing. The Santa Fe Watershed is beyond important to Santa Fe's water heath. This short video from the Santa Fe Watershed Association will give you an overview and show you how you can help keep our rain water here and let it filter into our aquifers.   The map below shows you the Arroyo Barranca location. It is approximately 2 miles, running north to south through almost the center of the northside foothills of the private Vista Encand...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful symbol of faith and Mexican and Mexican American identity and heritage in Santa Fe today. Often her image outside of the Catholic faith is connected to motherhood, social justice and feminism and the poor. In Santa Fe, her image is everywhere and on everything and holds a special significance going back to 1531 when the Virgin Mary was said to have appeared to an indigenous Mexican, in the last of her several apparitions.This framed image has been in my home her for several decades. I acquired her after I photographed a wedding (pre-real estate) when we arrived in Santa Fe  from Capitol Hill in DC. This past year, I decided to take her out into the community that respects and celebrates her presence...and to see what happens next. Here she is as about...
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By Emily Medvec, Broker | Realtor | Serving Santa Fe & Northern NM
(eXp Realty LLC)
There’s no denying the housing market is undergoing a SHIFT this season as buyer demand slows and the number of homes for sale grows. Actually this gives you some unique benefits when you sell. Here’s a look at the key opportunities you have if you list your house this fall.Opportunity #1: You Have More Options for Your MoveOne of the biggest stories today is the growing supply of homes for sale. Housing inventory has been increasing since the start of the year, primarily because higher mortgage rates helped cool off the peak frenzy of buyer demand. But what you may not realize is, that actually could benefit you.If you’re selling your house to make a move, it means you’ll have more options for your own home search. That gives you an even better chance to find a home that checks all of ...
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