The Firebird Corner

How to Select the Right Fireplace for Your Home By Gene Butler, President, The Firebird Choosing a fireplace can be a daunting adventure given the wide variety of often confusing choices available.  Focusing on just a few key factors will make the process much easier. Start with heat, since this is what most fireplaces are … Read more

Trends in Interior Design

By Lisa Samuel, Owner, The Samuel Design Group To follow trends or not to follow trends? That is the question.  Each January, people naturally think about trends for the New Year and they wonder what to do. Individually each of us needs to decide whether or not we will follow a particular trend; perhaps it … Read more

John Romero and Las Campanas Compadres

By Lawrence Becerra, Chairman, Las Campanas Compadres Las Campanas Compadres offers therapeutic riding and swimming lessons to people with special needs at the world class facilities of The Club at Las Campanas. Lessons are free and 100 percent supported by private donations. John, age 24, has enjoyed the benefits of the Las Campanas Compadres therapeutic … Read more

New price on this wonderful Las Campanas home!

Price: $795,000 MLS: 201305155 Status: Active Class: Residential Type: Single Family Acres: 2.24 Area: 24-Las Campanas Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 3 Garage: 2 Guest House: No Fireplace: Yes Total Sqft: 4940 Very private cul-de-sac location on over 2 acres affording vast views of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and Jemez mountains (to a lesser degree), this custom built home is in immaculate condition. In addition to 2 bedrooms and … Read more

Roof Care & Maintenance

By Justin Kibbe, Vice President, Fix My Roof, Inc. Should You Maintain Your Roof As Well As You Maintain Your Car? By the time most people are 30 years old, they’ve figured out that it saves money when you properly take care of your car. Oil changes. Tire Rotations. Washing and waxing. Checkups every X … Read more

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 insulative values of windows (using various kinds of coatings on the glass), … Read more

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 more efficient and effective to work … Read more

Exceptional property with delightful artistic detail!

Price: $2,250,000 MLS: 201202266 Status: Active Class: Residential Type: Single Family Acres: 11.7 Area: 15-Tesuque Area Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 6 Garage: 3 Studio: Yes Guest House: Yes Fireplace: Yes Main House Sqft: 5121 Guest House Sqft: 1860 Studio Sqft: 1122 Total Sqft: 8103 This is an exceptional property with delightful artistic, thoughtful and authentic detail throughout. Magnificent compound of four buildings in Los Caminitos, beautifully sited on 11.7 acres, capturing sweeping views … Read more

New Listing – Superb Eastside Condo!

Beautiful two bedroom, two full bath all single level residence with three fireplaces, two delightful outdoor living areas, and a two-car garage in a wonderful compound off Canyon Road . . . Price: $629,000 MLS: 201400130 Status: Active Class: Residential Type: Condo Area: 3N-SF City SE North Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Garage: 2 Guest House: No Fireplace: Yes Total Sqft: 0 Superb Eastside Condo! Beautifully updated two-bedroom … Read more

New price on building site in Las Campanas!

Price: $75,000 MLS: 806795 Status: Active Class: Land Acres: 3.15 Area: 24-Las Campanas Zoning: Rural Residential Water: Community Electric: Public,Underground Sewage: Community An unusually large 3.15 acre building site in Estates VII of Las Campanas. The primarily level building site provides wonderful views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The site includes 29,102 square feet of developable area. The buyer has the option to buy … Read more

Exquisite home offering privacy, convenience, and magnificent views!

Price: $2,250,000 MLS: 201303307 Status: Active Class: Residential Type: Single Family Acres: 5 Area: 3N-SF City SE North Bedrooms: 5 Baths: 5 Garage: 2 Guest House: Yes Fireplace: Yes Main House Sqft: 4600 Guest House Sqft: 1400 Total Sqft: 6000 An exquisite home offering privacy, convenience, and magnificent views. The property includes a 4 bedroom main house plus a very large studio casita. Masterfully renovated by Wolf Corp. The grounds … Read more