Santa Fe Real Estate Blog

Santa Fe is one of the top 10 healthiest places in the US to live and retire according to AARP The Magazine.

The Magazine listed Santa Fe fourth. According to the magzine it evaluated more than 20 measures of “vitality” including air and water quality, opportunities for excersize, number of doctors, availability of health care, diagnosis of health problems, healthy eathing habits, housing affordability, the local economy, educational resources, crime, climate, recreational amenities, arts and culture.

The explanatory notes say Santa Fe is ranked second in the US for air quality by the American Lung Association, and the rate of diabetes, hypertension and high choleserol are among the lowest in the country because of city funded health campaign aimed at older residents.

Courtesy of www.santafenewmexican.com

Some of the great reasons to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico:

- Spanish Market, July 26-27, http://spanishmkt-sf.nm-unlimited.net/

- Santa Fe Opera, July & August, www.santafeopera.org/

- Haciendas de Santa Fe 2008 Sant Fe Home BuilderShow,               August 15-17, August 21-24, http://www.santafehometour.com/

- Santa Fe Indian Market, August 22-24, http://www.swaia.org/market.php

- Other Activities / Biking, Hiking, Fishing, Golfing, Motorcycling, Museums of New Mexico, Horse Riding, Tribal Events / see the Santa Fe Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, www.santafe.org. 

Newest Santa Fe MLS data indicates median price for houses sold within the city dropped by 15% compared with the same period a year ago.

Inventory is up, days on market are up, homes sold is down, and prices are down. Good time for buyers to negotiate. 

Interest rates remain historically low, finance terms require larger down payments, elimination of short term debt. Buyers obtain your finance pre-qualification before you shop.

Markets where sellers appear motivated -

1. 501K - 800K, 22 months inventory based on current demand.

2. 801K-1.1mil, 22 months inventory based on current demand.

3. 1.2mil-5mil, 44 months inventory based on current demand.

What a great day here in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

I am happy to create my first blog for topics regarding Santa Fe Real Estate. I consider myself your local expert having lived in Santa Fe 25 years and sold real estate 17 years.

Feel free to ask me about:

Listings

Finance

Buyers

Sellers

Inspection

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Santa fe lifestyle

 Thanks !  Tony