Santa Fe Real Estate Scene
June 2008

Broker Remarks

Santa Fe Buyers - We know you are coming to the Santa Fe market in 2008, because we know you know:

• Santa Fe home values remain one of the healthiest in the United States.
• Large range of inventory to choose from now.
• Interest rates at historical low.

We know you also know:

• Finance prequalification standards have tightened up.
• Banks are requiring larger down payments and/or higher interest payments.
• Banks are looking for improved credit scores.
• Banks are looking for you to payoff your short term debt, especially credit cards.
• So this means that 70% of you buyers need to improve your finances now, before you buy in Santa Fe.
• Call Gary Miller at American Capital Mortgage, 505-920-4239 for your complimentary financial pre-qualification.

MLS home statistics for Santa Fe & Santa Fe City Limits, 2nd Qtr 08:

Santa Fe Sellers - Pay attention and take action!
Fewer buyers in the market, record levels of inventory 300K-500K.
Price to sell, Price under the median value.
Focus on: presentation, buyer incentives, internet marketing. 80% of today’s buyers on the internet looking for real estate.

"Create Wealth Through Santa Fe Real Estate”
Call Broker Atwell Now, 505-670-2177

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Santa Fe Properties for Sale

Cruz Blanca Court, Santa Fe, b2004, 3986 sqr/ft, 3 bedroom, 3 bath, 3.3 acres, $1,750,000 – Price Reduced

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3470 Via Janna, Santa Fe
MLS 708543, 2484 sqr/ft, 3 bdm, 2bth, 2 garage,
2 fireplace, patio, cul-de-sac, 10 minutes to downtown
$660,000

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2205 Miguel Chavez, Ste E, Santa Fe
MLS 801113, commercial condo, OB/GYN doctor office, OSHA certified, 4 exam rooms, 2 offices, handicap bathroom, lab, reception area, storage, 1760 sqr/ft, 8yrs old, $610,000

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28 Taylor Rd, Santa Fe, MLS 802394, horse property, 4 horses allowed, 1.9 acres, 2400 sqr/ft main house with 5 bedrooms, 600 sqr/ft guest house, stable with 8 paddocks & runs, gated, fenced, 3 corrals - 1000 sqr/ft, 1500 sqr/ft, ¾ acre. $575,000

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4170 Cheyenne Court, Santa Fe, MLS 802991, 1765 sqr/ft home, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage. Mature gardens and two patios, $329,000

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Listing Tips

• Complimentary Home Market Analysis
• Complimentary Pre Listing Package
• Strategic Internet Presence
• Proven Marketing Campaigns
• Consistent and Responsive Communication
• Pricing and Negotiation Strategies
• Seller Tips, see http://www.santafeone.com/articles/sellers.html

Real Estate benefits versus Stock benefits

1. Real estate is far less volatile than the stock market.
2. Real estate has superior tax benefits.
3. Real estate can generate significant cash flow.
4. Real estate allows investors a high degree of leverage with lower risk.
5. Real estate appreciates because housing is a universal need, long term growth trend as populations grow and resources shrink.

Statistics

Existing and new single family detached home sales:

City of Santa Fe (MLS codes)

Northeast, 01
15 sold, median price $710,000
Northwest, 02
4 sold, median price $288,875
Southeast, 03
34 sold, median price $588,054
Southwest, 04, 04N, 04S, 13
85 sold, median price $264,000
Total City of Santa Fe
138 sold, median price $301,500

Santa Fe County

North, 15, 16
4 sold, median price $1,997,174
Northwest, 24, 25
27 sold, median price $839,000
Southeast, 05, 07, 08, 10, 14, 26
37 sold, median price $490,000
Southwest, 06, 11,12, 27
35 sold, median price $305,515
Eldorado, 14
21 sold, median price $349,000
Total Santa Fe County
241 sold, median price $353,900

Condo/Townhome  City and County
61 sold, median price $230,000
Duplex, Xplex City and County
0 sold, median price $702,500

Note: The City of Santa Fe and Santa Fe County offer homes and land for all levels of buyers and sellers.

Note: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Santa Fe Association of Realtors or its Multiple Listing Service. Neither the Association nor its MLS guarantees or is any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its MLS may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

Finance

New Mexico Mortgage Brokers
Call or email today for your free financial pre-qualification.

Frank Sena, SW Home Loans, 505-474-6864, swhomeloans@yahoo.com, www.swhomeloans.com

Gary Miller, American Capital Mortgage, 505-920-4239 , gary@acmsantafe.com

Steve Coffman, New Mexico Bank and Trust, 505-946-2524, scoffman@nmb-t.com

Troy Lepisto, Countrywide Home Loans
800-264-2114, 505-984-0297
Troy_lepisto@countrywide.com

Interest rates, See www.Bankrate.com

Jobs in Santa Fe

Check out this job resource page, loaded with essential job and relocation information.

Also:
http://www.santafehasjobs.com/
http://newmexicojobs.com/

Santa Fe Resources

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Santa Fe Visitors Guide, www.santafe.org

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