Santa Fe Real Estate Scene
December 2006

Broker Remarks

Santa Fe in December, a time of traditions. Santa Fe Feans enjoy holiday parties with friends and family. We warm ourselves by the kiva fireplace burning pinon and share stories. Then we hike up Canyon Rd at night to see the farolitos and luminarios. Downtown Santa Fe bustles with Christmas shopping and holiday performances. Snow flies about every 7 days or so. Ski Santa Fe is open and most days are sunny. Come enjoy Santa Fe Now!

Santa Fe Homes continue to offer winter market price reductions. Many of these price reductions are in: Eldorado, Southwest Santa Fe, and Airport Rd areas. Price range $300K-600K. Rest assured, there are many price reductions in the million dollar market too. Winter pricing should remain in place through March 2007, so be sure and shop till you drop during Santa Fe’s winter market.

All folks desiring to relocate from California, Florida, Nevada, Chicago and New York – price your real estate to market changes now at hand. If you live in an inflated real estate area, eliminate your pride of ownership and drop your offering price below the median value of your competition. Sell at current market value realizing you can buy more Santa Fe home for the money.

Santa Fe Land is no longer a commodity. 2-5 acre residential sites with views start at $150,000 up to $350,000 for the gated communities . Invest in land now, because the cost of land and building continue to rise. The Santa Fe land market is driven by: limited developable land, water restrictions, and strong baby boomer demand to retire in Santa Fe and build their dream homes.

"Create Wealth Through Santa Fe Real Estate"

For Advice, call Broker Atwell at 866-264-4848 or 505-670-2177.

Buyer Tips

7 Habits of Successful Investors

1. Save and invest 15% pretax income
2. Buy and Hold. Power of Compounding
3. Utilize Professionals - Realtor, Attorney, Accountant, Title
4. Asset allocation, diversify - cash, stocks, bonds, credit line, real estate, insurance
5. Systematic and unemotional accumulation
6. Expert Team gives you unbiased and objective advice
7. Align reinvestment with growth trends

Habits of Successful Real Estate Investors

• Finance for 15 years
• Place 20% or more down on your loan
• Invest and Hold
• Invest consistently
• Buy newer properties
• Focus on investment strategy
• Research and know your marketplace
• Hire an experienced Realtor to save time and money
• Utilize property management company for consistent income
• Maintain great records
• Depreciate your properties
• File and Pay your taxes strategically
• Plan and setup estates and LLC with your attorney and accountant

HOT INVESTMENT PROPERTIES, ACT NOW

FOR SALE BY OWNER / NOT ON MLS
BARRIO GUADALUPE, WALKING DISTANCE TO SANTA FE PLAZA
3 RENTAL HOUSES WITH RENTAL HISTORY
APPRAISED VALUE $ 1.1 million

FOR SALE BY OWNER / NOT ON MLS
WEST ALAMEDA, NW CITY LIMITS SANTA FE, 10 MINUTE DRIVE TO PLAZA
5 BEDROOM, 3 BATH ADOBE HOME, 4344 SQR/FT
6.25 ACRES, HORSES ALLOWED,

LAND CAN BE SUBDIVIDED PER SANTA FE COUNTY GUIDELINES
PRICE, $ 1.1 million

Buyers, search MLS properties in Santa Fe, Eldorado and Northern New Mexico.

Click here to search the MLS.

"Create Wealth Through Santa Fe Real Estate"

For Advice, call Broker Atwell at 866-264-4848 or 505-670-2177.

Listing Tips

• Complimentary Home Market Analysis, call 1-866-264-4848
• Strategic Internet Presence
• Proven Marketing Campaigns
• Consistent and Responsive Communication
• Pricing and Negotiation Strategies
• Seller Tips, see http://www.santafeone.com/articles/sellers.html

"Santa Fe, The Life You Love To Live"

For Advice, call Broker Atwell at 866-264-4848 or email

See Seller Tips http://www.santafeone.com/articles/sellers.html