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 insulative values of windows (using various kinds of coatings on the glass), … Read more
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 more efficient and effective to work … Read more
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 90% on a loan amount … Read more
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 is part … Read more
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 rail fan area in USA) to natural springs, rock formations and petroglyphs. The property has … Read more
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 you are new to the community. … Read more
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 November 1. If you … Read more
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 cost between a Jumbo loan and a conforming loan product. … Read more
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 for most people, this holiday … Read more
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 lament the complete abandonment of a … Read more
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 chill off … Read more
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 business after the turn of the 21st century. … Read more