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3101 OLD PECOS TRAIL, #602
Here is the property that offers an extra measure of what people look for in a home: ease and elegance, light-filled, single-level, open living and outdoor areas, three large and complete bedroom suites; all this plus the amenities of Quail Run and a location truly minutes from Santa Fes historic Plaza. MLS# 201200386 Offered at $1,200,000
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PERFECT SETTING
On 4.9 lush Sunlit Hills acres, this eclectic and charming 1,788 sq ft 2BR, 2BA adobe home with den/office exudes the essence of Santa Fe. Gently curved walls wrapped in plaster, wood floors and beamed ceilings, gardens and view deck, enclosed area for pets, user-friendly covenants and a view west to the Jemez shaped by the nearby hills offer a remarkable country living. MLS 201105313
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Sierra Del Norte The luminous collaboration of architect Greg Teakle and builder Fred Klein, gently perched in the landscape to embrace views south & west, stands a testament to how outstanding design, attention to detail & thoughtful outdoor spaces can merge to create a stunning environment. 3BR, 2.5BA, 3,234 heated sq ft, minutes from town. It speaks to the clarity of contemporary design.
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Architect Robert Zachry and builder Michael Hurlocker's compelling work merge in this remarkable 3BR, 3.5BA residence that incorporates the best of 21st century architecture with the sensibilities that make Santa Fe unique. Sleek, sophisticated yet intimate, with commanding views, it is crafted with steel and wood beams, glass and plaster surfaces and tinted concrete floors. MLS 201103323
APPLE OF ALDEA
With an open floor plan centered around a great room graced with kiva fireplace, plaster walls, tile flooring, tall ceilings with vigas and wet bar with temperature-controlled wine storage, this free-standing single-level 3BR, 2.5BA, 2,579 sq ft Aldea home opens out to a portal with kiva and views to the Jemez. Terrific eat-in kitchen features stainless SubZero and Wolf appliances. MLS 201105184
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113 CAMINO ESCONDIDO, #1 $385,000 Historic Eastside, a block from Canyon Road and across from the Santa Fe River. This cozy, romantic pied-a-terre is the essence of Santa Fe. Walk to galleries, restaurants and the Plaza. #201105632 1723 RIDGE POINTE LOOP $424,500 Former model home with 3BR, 2 1/2BA, plus loft. High ceilings, upgrades, lots of natural light, portal, master suite with private deck, mountain views, professional landscaping. Great North end location. #201101592 3101 OLD PECOS TRAIL, #808 $650,000 Pinon B model, located on a private cul-de-sac next to a greenbelt. Two BR, 2BA with elegant upgrades: new kitchen bamboo cabinetry and appliances, remodeled bathrooms, and custom built-ins. #904637
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964 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL Immaculate residence across from Amelia White Park. Beautifully remodeled in 2008 resulting in a sophisticated and elegant contemporary styled home. 3BR, 3.5BA including an office and a family room. On over 1/2 an acre with mountain views. #201200473 $1,235,000 7 BLUESKY CIRCLE Lovely home in a cul-de-sac location. 3BR plus an office. Excellent finishes throughout and gorgeous views of the Jemez Mountains and sunsets. Beautifully landscaped with great outdoor spaces. Rastra construction. Owner is NM Real Estate Broker. #201200122 $899,000
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7 TANO POINT LANE 9 +/- acre property consisting of gorgeous main house, 3 guest houses, studio and chapel. Incredible gardens with walkways, patios, courtyards, portales and a lovely swimming pool. 360 degree views. #201005175 $4,800,000 916 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL Fabulous historic compound residence in desirable Museum Hill area featuring 4BR main house, 1BR casita, plus an artists studio/office. Excellent location convenient to shopping, museums, and the Plaza. #201102712 $1,645,000
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3 CALLE VENTOSO WEST Fabulous 4BR home plus an office featuring magnificent mountain views. Quality finishes include travertine floors, granite countertops, beautiful plaster and woodwork throughout. Equity Social membership included. #201100852 $1,150,000 7518 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL,A 4BR main house includes a family room and a large library/office. Upper level master suite with private balcony to enjoy the incredible views. Large 1BR guest house includes office or studio space. Beautiful setting in the foothills. 2 horses allowed. #201102919 $775,000
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545 VISTA DE LA CIUDAD Classic Santa Fe style in this quality home close to Canyon Road and the Plaza. Excellent 3BR, 3BA floor plan including a wonderful den/ library with wet bar. Centered on 2 lots with mountain views. #201005541 $895,000 6 PLAZA MOLLENO This striking residence built by Tierra Concepts enjoys breathtaking views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the 9th hole of the Sunset Golf Course. A perfect blend of contemporary and traditional pueblo design. #201104587 $1,495,000
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Two condos five years old, absolutely gorgeous finishes. Hardtroweled plaster, brick floors with radiant heat; travertine baths and walk-in closets; kiva fireplaces, bancos and skylights. Two bedrooms and two baths. $725,000 One bedroom $500,000
Minutes to the Plaza, in prestigious 1200 East, opportunity knocks! Clean lines and bright, open spaces make this custom built condo a rare find! Large rooms with high ceilings and beautifully landscaped outdoor spaces! Three BR, great master suite, cheerful eat-in kitchen, garage, and storage. $725,000
SOPHISTICATED CONDOMINIUM
A romantic old adobe garden cottage, nestled on a wooded hillside, in the heart of the historic district. Built about 1900 with 1 large and 1 small BR/study looking out on gardens, with 2BA.An easy stroll to the Plaza, and Canyon Road. Features rustic adobe bancos, 3 fireplaces, beamed and clerestory ceilings, brick and wood floors. $650,000
A historic adobe in perfect location downtown, 3 blocks to the Plaza. 18 guest rooms with stylish baths, plus live-in managers suite. Charming breakfast great room; elegant, comfortable public spaces, patios and deck. Character, ambiance, and Santa Fe style! Parking. Established perennial landscaping. $2,695,000
Currently an art gallery, or would be perfect for offices, a shop, or a restaurant. High ceilings, great floors, great light and ambiance. Very stylish and in fabulous condition. Unbelievable high visibility location between the Plaza and the Railyard. NOW $529,000
Magnificent 360 views from this unique villa.The 6,130 sq ft home is poised on 1.3 private, wooded acres on a hill minutes to the Plaza.Antique doors, diamond finished plaster, high ceilings with coves, vigas, corbels, and beams. Hand-carved stone windows. Five fireplaces, skylights and a comfortable floorplan. Owner is a NM Real Estate Broker. $1,995,000
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Hilltop home with magnificent expansive southern and western views! This home offers lots of light throughout, two story living room, 3BR upstairs and 1BR downstairs. Recent updates include new windows and doors, terraced landscaping and gardens. A home filled with love for many years! MLS# 201105338
48 PASEO VISTA
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Best location in El Corazon de Santa Fe and one of the few 3 bedroom homes. Classic finishes include diamond plaster walls, vigas, marble countertops and gourmet cooks kitchen. Living room opens to a large outdoor courtyard with fireplace. Zoned BCD. MLS# 201200054
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Magnificent estate on 5 acres amongst tall Ponderosas.This expansive 3 to 4BR adobe has grand rooms accented with warm finishes. The exquisite formal dining room features a Mediterranean dome brick Boveda-style ceiling. Includes aged multi-hued oak floors, plaster walls, 9 fireplaces, bancos, and wonderful architectural details. 1BR guest house with kitchen. Incredible views! MLS# 201200467
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Great vacation or second home.This two bedroom, three bath, 1,472 square foot condo is just blocks from the Plaza and Fort Marcy. Fully furnished. Will need short term rental permit. MLS# 201101167
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960 Acequia Madre MLS# 201103788 $635,000 207 Closson MLS# 201100640 $450,000 1144D Canyon Road MLS# 201103194 $375,000
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Contemporary Santa Fe-style home with gorgeous finishes, light open spaces, and mountain views. Built in 2010, this striking residence features plaster walls, custom viga-beam and herringbone wood ceilings, tile, travertine, and wood flooring, eye-catching doors, 2 kiva fireplaces, and 3 walled outdoor living areas. MLS# 201104741 105AvenidaAldea.com
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This comfortable three bedroom residence on one acre in the Sol y Lomas / Arroyo Chamiso neighborhood is in very nice condition and has wonderful living spaces indoors and out. Walled and beautifully landscaped yard with portal, newer roof and boiler, new stucco. On 1 acre near the hospital. MLS# 201104915 1833ArroyoChamiso.com
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Lovely rural property on 1.6 acres in Jacona in the beautiful Pojoaque Valley.This wonderful residence features a great country kitchen, large screened portal, studio, separate guest quarters, pre-moratorium private well, and beautiful gardens and patios with ponds and waterfalls. MLS# 201104196 FourCaminitoCorto.com
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Wonderful adobe home in the Foothills with beautiful views and privacy in a gorgeous setting on 5+ acres. Enter through an arched wall into a pretty front courtyard. Spaces include a cozy living room with kiva fireplace, charming studio/den, sunroom with wet bar, kitchen with casual dining, and luxurious master suite. MLS# 201104530 9PiedrasNegras.com
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Spacious and beautiful three bedroom, three full bath home in the Historic Eastside a few blocks from the Plaza with two master suites, enclosed backyard, two-car garage, and walled front courtyard with fireplace. Lovely private compound with great landscaping and its own gate onto famed Canyon Road. MLS# 201000971 624EastAlameda.com
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Adobe residence on one acre in the Historic Eastside not far from the Plaza and Museum Hill was originally built in the 1930's and has grown over the years to a 4BR, 5BA, 5,600 sq ft home with 5 fireplaces plus an indoor swimming pool in a 1,570 sq ft heated room. Enjoy wonderful outdoor living with a fabulous portal and walled garden. 680GarciaStreet.com
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Wonderful parcel of land in scenic Las Dos is less than 20 minutes to the Plaza. This appealing 11acre tract has great mountain views from a private and picturesque setting in one of Santa Fes most beautiful rural residential neighborhoods. Recently surveyed and lot lines are flagged. Seller will trade for small home in town. MLS# 201100880
$195,000
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5.67-acre estate lot in Las Campanas has fabulous Sangre and Jemez views. For the discriminating buyer seeking exclusivity, privacy, and security this premium parcel at the end of a cul-de-sac presents a unique and wonderful opportunity. Approved architectural plans for a lovely residence available. Minutes from the Plaza. MLS# 201103952 146Wildhorse.com
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Elegant Estate with stunning views on 12.5 gated acres near the Plaza comprised of an impeccable residence built in 2005 with superb finishes, 11 fireplaces, 7 baths including dual master baths, fabulous kitchen, 3,000 sq ft of portales, 1BR guest casita, and gorgeous swimming pool with cabana and bath. MLS# 201005922 954CerroDeLaPaz.com
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10 VIA VECINO $1,150,000 The splendid Sangre de Cristo Mountains before you a spectacular setting for this superb young 3,704 sq ft Tesuque residence. The excellent great room with high beamed ceilings has a grand entertaining portal and the 29-foot master includes a fireplace and private terrace.The light-filled center-island kitchen is equipped with high-end appliances, maple cabinetry, and a large dining portal. Featured are hardwood floors throughout, hand-troweled plaster walls, central A/C and heated 3-car garage. So close to town! MLS# 201103183
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1110 OLD SANTA FE TRAIL $3,800,000 This sensational gated Eastside estate is a rarely found in-town sanctuary, with glorious views from its 3+ acres.The 5BR home with guest apartment has elegantTerritorial-style architecture and a wealth of refined detail and luxurious appointments. Featured are a private study plus family and media rooms, an exquisite master suite, and a fabulous eat-in kitchen with separate sitting area. The magnificent grounds include lush lawns and gardens, broad terraces, a marvelous dining gazebo, and spectacular koi ponds. MLS# 201105322
24-C PASEO ENCANTADO NE $698,000 Lose yourself in dazzling sunsets, star-studded skies, and vast Jemez Mountain panorama from this delightful Tesuque home on 5+ acres.A Southwest ambiance accented with Mediterranean elements creates warmth and drama. Soaring living room ceilings, hand-troweled plaster walls, vigas and handsome brick floors are additional enhancements.With its well appointed master bedroom, 2-room guest suite and huge family room/ studio,plus huge wraparound portal and spacious landscaped grounds,this is a Santa Fe dream.MLS# 201005595
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20 VISTA REDONDA $1,100,000 With sweeping vistas and Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced architecture, this 5,160 sq. ft. house and studio on 6.9 acres is exceptional. Featured are a 49 ft. great room with media area, massive fireplace with concrete mantlepiece, slate floors and mahogany cabinetry.The kitchen offers a walk-in pantry and 360-bottle wine keeper. The generous master has double baths, an office and mini-kitchen. One guest suite includes an adjoining study. Lovely outdoor spaces feature a terrific dining pavilion and mature landscaped grounds. MLS# 201101068
33 SPIRIT COURT $1,050,000 An unbelievable price! Marvel at the amazing panorama from this remarkable 2002 compound, with 4BR adobe main house and delightful casita, located on 1.8 acres in a gated subdivision convenient to downtown and Tesuque.The spectacular kitchen/family room is unmatched, and a romantic master suite is set well apart from the guest wing & screening room. Gleaming hardwood and stone floors, beams, handtroweled plaster, gorgeous carved doors, generous terraces, water features, a terrific sports court, and so much more! MLS# 201104704
530 GARCIA STREET, #9 $298,000 Nestled in the perfect Eastside location for strolling to Downtown Subscription and Canyon Roads restaurants and galleries, this sparkling two bedroom pied-a-terre is a delight. Featured are hardwood floors, beautiful custom plantation shutters throughout, updated heating system and appliances, and lovely kitchen and bath tumbled stone tile work. Set off the street to ensure peace and quiet, it looks out onto gorgeous landscaped community gardens. Includes covered and offstreet parking, and a private storage locker. MLS# 201200441
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7 CAMINO OSITO $1,195,000 Pueblo-style home on 2.51 acres with outstanding views. Diamond plasters walls and spacious living room. Large gourmet kitchen with granite countertops, high-end stainless appliances, slate and wood floors, 2 master suites, plus an office or extra bedroom. Beautifully landscaped with several outdoor sitting areas, view the sunsets and relax by the water feature. Oversized 3+-car garage with workspace. MLS# 201104660
26 CAMINO SANADOR $1,075,000 Located off Old Santa Fe Trail, on almost 7 acres. Beautifully sculpted contemporary Santa Fe lines, open kitchen, cherry butcher-block island countertop. Spacious, 4BR plus media room/5th bedroom. Light, sunny open floor plan with fireplaces, high ceilings, and grand views and guest house. Radiant heat and a 6-zone multifold septic system to water extensive landscaping. MLS# 201104665
16 TANOITO $995,000 Designed by Paula Baker-Laporte as an Asian-influenced non-toxic home with amazing unobstructed mountain views. Timber-frame construction with American Clay plaster inside and adobe exterior. Separate guest house and separate heated garage/studio with storage. On 2.5 acres. MLS# 201004574
1312 LEJANO LANE $950,000 A tree-lined, gated drive, with a motor court, landscaped features and a separate service driveway, leads you to a truly unique home. The formal entry introduces a home full of warmth and elegant charm. Spacious 4,700 sq ft, large rooms with high ceilings, vigas and a fireplace in the living room. MLS# 201103158
1124 CAMINO SAN ACACIO $839,000 Lovely home with views built by Jay Parks on a quiet street in the Historic Eastside just two blocks to Canyon Road.This 3BR, 2BA adobe/frame home features hardwood floors, top-of-the-line appliances, a cathedral ceiling, 3 fireplaces, plaster walls, and beam and viga ceilings. MLS# 201101360
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34 CALLE CAPULIN $550,000 Custom built adobe hacienda with separate guest casita.This beautiful home has high beamed ceilings, brick floors, plaster walls, radiant heat, gourmet kitchen with custom cabinetry and granite countertops, separate study/media room with built-in bookshelves and kiva fireplace. MLS# 201105280
85 AVENIDA FRIJOLES $469,000 This stunning home is where NYC modern design meets Santa Fe style. It has been featured on HGTV great homes channel and has won national awards.The great room provides dazzling views and an open floor plan. Glass French doors open onto a remarkable deck with 270 degree views. MLS# 201101849
32 VISTA PRECIOSO $180,000 Lovely townhome in Aldea. Located on a greenbelt for added privacy. Open concept living with great mountain views. Clubhouse, tennis court, walking trails and minutes from downtown Santa Fe. Features include evaporative cooling, upgraded stainless appliances, wood blinds, and a security system. MLS# 201200116
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his lovely custom adobe on Santa Fes north side was built by the renowned Buzz Bainbridge in about 1972. The current owners did a remodel/ addition, working with G.B. Roulette Construction & Design and Eric Enfield of Architectural Alliance. Located at 159 Tano Road, the house and guest house, 5,009 square feet, incorporate four bedrooms and five bathrooms. A horseshoe driveway leads from Tano to the house, a modified Pueblo design with 2-car garage. Healthy stands of pion and aspen greet the visitor. A wisteria vine curls around a post at the high-walled gate entrance to the front courtyard. The more public areas of the house are floored with Saltillo tile, while the master bedroom and the two kids bedrooms have brick floors. A rustic stone pedestal sink that was once a planter is a focal point in the powder room, a warm, grotto-like space with walls of red-painted plaster. The living room has diamond-plaster walls and organic attributes including exposed timber lintels, sculpted wall masses and arches at transitions to hallways, and a high ceiling of cedros (rough-split juniper latillas) over vigas. A long row of clerestory windows brightens the great room. A fireplace, the largest of six in the property, is a stepped design with a thick sandstone-slab hearth. The adjacent sitting room boasts the original flagstone floor. In the kitchen, plenty of simple, ivory-painted cabinets lend a comfortable, old-fashioned appearance. The granite work surfaces and large Kohler apron sink are well lit by skylights. Equipment includes a wood-paneled Sub Zero refrigerator, a Wolf range, and two Wolf ovens. Both kitchen doorways and a pass-through to the living room are closeable by means of antique Mexican doors to isolate food-prep activities while entertaining. The spacious master bedroom has a coved-plaster ceiling. The master bath is decked out with Spanish limestone on the floor and in the ample, step-down shower. Countertops, including on the integral makeup table between the two sink areas, are all laid with granite. Doors outside of the dining room, living room, and master bedroom open onto a wraparound patio with a deep, brick-paved portal and a built-in fireplace and grill. The patio extends out into the sun, with lots of room for outdoor entertaining, or for sitting and taking in the big views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The property is 2.89 acres. Beautiful, Northern New Mexico-style landscaping, including fruit trees, all on drip irrigation, surround the house. A guest casita with kitchenette is appointed with slate floors and planks-onviga ceiling. Jim Weyhrauch and Dan Wright, Santa Fe Properties, are listing the 159 Tano Road property for $1,450,000. An open house is set for 1 to 3 p.m. today, Sunday, March 4.
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As prices drop for detached single-family homes, condos become a less attractive option for some families and individuals. The median price of condominiums and townhomes also dropped from $259,000 in 2010 to $239,688 in 2011, demonstrating that the overall market continues to be affected by downward pressures on prices. President Obama, in his third State of the Union speech, called on Congress to pass a plan to help millions of underwater homeowners to refinance into loans with historically low interest rates by charging banks a fee to help expedite these transactions. Congress has previously looked at a proposal to charge banks a fee to help homeowners who remain underwater, but its not clear from the details President Obama provided how similar this plan is to the one Congress considered in the past. The president also shared efforts to hold lenders to account for making loans during the housing boom they knew
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households couldnt afford. He said he is asking the U. S. Attorney General to create a unit of federal prosecutors and state attorneys general to expand investigations into the abusive lending and packaging of risky mortgages that led to the housing crisis. Rubel Paco Arguello is a Santa Fe native and is chief executive of the Santa Fe Association of Realtors. Contact him at 9828385 or paco@sfar.com
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dramatically entered the solar-panel market. OHare added that solar and energy-efficiency improvements represent one of the few bright spots in construction right now. Thats something Im trying to do, getting the trades working again through energy efficiency and renewable-energy renovations on existing homes. He says people should check out HUDs 203K homeimprovement loan program. This is a program thats way underutilized here in Santa Fe County. If Im buying a home that has some fixer-upper elements or I want to rehab the kitchen, and I want to put in a solar system and blow some insulation into the walls, I can roll all of those costs into the mortgage. Its potentially great for use on foreclosed homes that have been sitting abandoned for a while. In considering the place of photovoltaics, the society has perhaps moved beyond the experimental stage in which most enthusiasts choose the system because of a philosophical preference. Now were getting into the more mainstream citizens and if youre able to get fairly decent financing, this thing pencils out pretty nicely, OHare said. If you do a $15,000 solar system, a pretty good system, about 2.5 kilowatts, theres a 30 percent federal credit and a 10 percent state tax credit, so thats $6,000 you get back nine or 10 months later. The Public Regulatory Commission adds another incentive with renewable-energy certificates (RECs) paid by the utilities it oversees. In addition to your meter spinning backward when youre generating your own power, PNM will pay you, OHare said. If I generate 500 kilowatt-hours per month and PNM pays me 6 cents a kilowatt-hour for
that renewable-energy attribute, thats $30. So not only do you not have a PNM bill except for the monthly $5 service charge, but you get a $30 check from them. These REC incentives will slowly go away and the price of solar keeps going down and the price of electricity goes up and at some point, well reach grid parity, which means that solar will be no more expensive than buying power from the giant gas, coal or nuclear plants. The incentives are still good but even if they go away, theres enough momentum now [that the industry is] going to stand on its own two feet, said James Mosher with the Albuquerque company Consolidated Solar Technologies. One of the cool things is how progressive PNM is. The utility works with the solar industry and the customer to make this a viable source. Last year, Consolidated Solar installed more than 500 systems between Las Cruces and Santa Fe, according to Mosher. The average home system was 4.2 kilowatts (17 panels) and the average price in the Santa Fe area was $30,000. Consolidated will put in a smaller, more affordable home PV system for Craig OHare in the spring. Im getting a 1.5-kilowatt system for $7,500 before tax credits, he said. The majority of the companys Santa Fe projects were roof installations and they were static systems, rather than the automated type that moves the panels so theyre always pointing at the sun. I know the city has that at the wastewater treatment plant and that generated 2.5 million kilowatt-hours in 2011, and theres no way they would have close to that without tracking, Schiavo said. But I dont think you want to use
This 1,000-kilowatt photovoltaic installation is designed to contribute one-third of the power needed by the Buckman Direct Diversion project water-treatment plant
that if youre doing 2 to 3 kilowatts, probably not until you get up to 10 kilowatts or so. There was a time when panels were so expensive you wanted to get every bit of sunlight possible, but nowadays labor is the most expensive part. You do get more electricity with tracking, but you have greater up-front costs and more to think about in terms of possible maintenance down the road. Santa Fe resident Tim Bock decided to get a PV system late last year. I know the gentleman who put in what was at the time the largest solar system in New Mexico Dave Weininger and I was very intrigued, he said. In August, Bock saw an advertisement about a seminar to be presented by Positive Energy Inc., Santa Fes busiest solar-installation company. He wasnt planning on getting one himself, but he attended just to see something about the practical realities of it. Afterward, his choice boiled down to finances. I wanted to do it and with the tax credits and the REC credits combined with financing I had through Homewise, it made sense to me, especially if you think about where energy prices might go in the future. Bocks process wasnt the most pleasant, because in the midst of it he realized he had major roof problems. He describes his PV installation process, taking place
simultaneously with a roof tearoff and replacement, in a post at jtbock@synacktics.com. His 20-panel system, operational since January, was sized for a little over 600 kilowatt-hours a month. He has seen his electric meter spinning backward, he will be getting REC checks from PNM, and he expects to get a nice chunk of the up-front installation cost back when he does his taxes. But hes planning another post to tell people about some of the nits...such as, the monthly bill from PNM never actually goes to zero, because they charge a maintenance fee ($5) and rebate fund fee (around $4.50) to all customers. The fees were always there; I just never noticed them when I was buying all of my electricity from PNM. If Bocks grid, which is probably a little less than a 5kilowatt system, uses 20 photovoltaic panels, you can imagine how many are in the 1-megawatt system at the Buckman Direct Diversion project. (Thousands?) The BDD, which takes water off the Rio Grande and cleans it to add into the city/county domestic water supply, incorporates a PV array for the big, new treatment plant. Rick Carpenter, City of Santa Fe water resources and conservation manager, said the array will supply about one-third of the total annual electrical power needs of the water treatment plant site.
We are all very proud of the fact that, after 10 years in the making, the entire $221 million BDD project came online on schedule and under budget, Carpenter said in an e-mail. The solar array was coordinated in parallel (not a small effort since it was our first time doing it) with the BDD project so that it came on-line coincident with the water project which was Dec. 31, 2010. As I recall, by-the-way, I think the solar array was about a $5 million project with about an additional $180,000 in interconnection design and construction costs. The solar facility is, however, a net money maker for the project. The BDD was no doubt the most significant PV installation in the Santa Fe area last year, but it was just one of more than 120. Is that a historic high? Thats really good. I bet it is, said Nick Schiavo. The RECs have been dropping and theres been a real incentive for people to get into PV.
Nicholas Schiavo, city energy specialist, 955-6693, naschiavo@santafenm.gov Craig OHare, county energy-program specialist, 9923044, cohare@santafecounty.org
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JIM GAY
Jim Gay was a real estate broker for 20 years and has been a consultant for Fortune 500 companies. He is currently a broker/owner with Home Buyers Mortgage (986-9080) and can be reached at jim@jimgayhomemortgage.com
Building permits
Building permits issued by the CITY OF SANTA FE in the month of January included the following:
A & J Construction, 200 Lincoln Ave. $400,000. Centex Construction, 3872 Montana Verde Rd. $254,942. 4223 Luz de Estrella. $202,843.
SBS LLC, 1566 Shalako Way. $120,000. Jay & Susie Gogue, 3045 Monte Sereno Dr. $750,000. Plaza Bonita, 1625 Placita de Luna. $137,000. 1629 Placita de Luna. $209,000. 3044 Floras del Sol St. $128,133.
SANTA FE COUNTY building permits issued from mid-January to mid-February included the following:
Allen Gordon, 25 Meredith Dr. $1 million. C. Floyd Anderson, 4 Camino Villenos. $95,000. Gardner & Associates, 53 Bosquecillo. $89,567.
La Nueva Querencia, 24 Bosquecillo. $67,819. 24 Cano del Pajaro. $67,819. Sivage Community Development, 7 Camino de Colores. $250,000. Manuel Miramontes, 4729 Agua Fria. $190,000.
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Land $130,000
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Land $12,500 Homes $215,000 $216,000 $240,000 $310,000 $489,000 Land (None)
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STEPHEN WIMAN
The timing of the opening of the Buckman Direct Diversion facility in early 2011 was fortuitous, but during peak summer irrigation, other sources (surface water and groundwater aquifers) will be needed to supplement that supply. This is problematic because the reservoirs are dependent on snowmelt and summer monsoons (and last year was the driest year on record) and during a drought the aquifers under the wells are not being recharged at historical rates and aquifer recharge cannot keep up with pumping. Water Conservation Committee members have put together a slide presentation that summarizes the sources of city water supply, the historical savings from Santa Fes water-conservation programs, the monetary incentives for water conservation, the three stages of emergency water regulations, and the important role of increased conservation regarding our future water supply. Although members met with and solicited input from the senior staff of the Water Department, this presentation was prepared by and is being presented by members of the Water Conservation Committee and does not necessarily represent the official position of the City of Santa Fe. If your group or organization would like to schedule this presentation, please contact either Doug Pushard (doug@ harvestH2o.com), other committee members, or myself. Stephen Wiman has a background in earth science (Ph.D. in geology) and is the owner of Good Water Company and a member of the City of Santa Fes Water Conservation Committee. He may be reached at 505-471-9036 and skwiman@ goodwatercompany.com.
Marcia Wolf, Qualifying Broker 505-982-4201 Missy Wolf, Associate Broker 505-310-9700
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Jane Smith in her new store featuring furnishings old and new
interior design that building owner Sonny Otero painted in a timeless steel gray. That huge American flag was formerly in Taos, owned by Tony Huston, the son of the famous film director John Huston. He collected flags. We bought it in an antique store here in Santa Fe, Smith said. Next to the cash register stands a tall (but not lifesize) replica of the Eiffel Tower. Smith found it in Arizona. Its a bit gaudy, but its also beautiful. Is it kitsch? I dont know, but I love it. Look at this workmanship! she said.
forged rods from a beamed portal or ceiling. A handsome iron tea cart from India is a popular item; Smith gets these new from a company in New York. Her new shop also carries assorted tableware,
happy they are because its like a bright light of sunshine, Smith said. You can get stagnant, but I just remember when I was very young and had different stores and I never thought about the economy, so that was kind of the way I decided to think about this store. Shes still involved in interior design as well as being a buyer and shopkeeper. Im incorporating design with the stuff. I felt that people wanted more instant gratification now, because theres so much available online. I thought this was a better way, in my opinion, to approach interior design. And so far its working. The store telephone is 988-5670.
glassware, cutlery, linens, soaps, pillows, candles, and mirrors. One of the niftiest things is a colorful roll of cotton napkins from Spain; you rip them off like paper towels. Weve had people come in and say how brave to open in this economy and how
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and I want you to know that in the world of art and design and all things Santa Fe I am going bigger this year! Lisa Samuel, ASID, IIDA, is an awardwinning interior designer and furniture designer. She is owner and CEO of Samuel Design, the only native-owned design group in Santa Fe and working in major cities across the U.S. Contact her at 505-820-0239 or lisa@ samueldesigngroup.com
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From Brush Ranch to Santa Fe, James has had a good ride
Daves varied experiences have served him well in his real estate career
Properties, where he and James both chose the main location, 1000 Paseo de Peralta, for their offices. Puppies, you may not know this, but Dave and I are old western Kansas cohorts. He grew up in Grinnell, only a few miles from Oakley where my dad grew up (and from whence I got my name). That part of the country is also from whence Dave got his calm demeanor and reassuring manner, perfect qualities for a successful Realtor. Which he is. More good news. After letting the sun set on her back, the grass grow under her feet, and the hair on her head grow longer (see photo insert), Darci Burson has returned to us and is now the qualifying broker at Keller Williams. A welcome face back on the scene! Her partner, Liz Sheffield, moved over there, too. When I talked with Liz last month, they had just returned from the Keller Williams Family Reunion in Orlando, and they were so wowed with the KW business model for success that they didnt even skip out and sneak off to the Magic Kingdom at Disney World. I end today with sad news. Artie Garcia (Barker Realty) died on Feb. 16th after a 37-month battle with a brain tumor. He was only 53. Arties heart, mind, and spirit were all focused on one thing: doing unto others more than he ever expected in return. His life was cut far too short, but he lived a life fuller than most people do who might live to be 100. If we could all be more like Artie, the world would surely be a better place. So long, Sweetpeas. Until next time... Oakley Oakley can be reached at merrilypierson@cox.net
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that may require more time and permits would fall under this category and older properties may be required to be brought up to current building codes. So how does this program work? Lets say a buyer finds a property but it needs work, lots of work. The buyer has a team that includes the Realtor, the mortgage specialist, and a contractor. Bids are created for all the work the buyer wishes to have done. A contract is negotiated between buyer and seller that reflects the value in current condition and a contingency will be necessary to allow for 203K Loan approval and additional repairs that may be required by the lender. The appraiser will factor in the value of the finished repairs and that is the basis by which the lender will determine the base loan amount. HUD guidelines have a maximum loan amount of $427,500 for a single-family home. In Santa Fe there are many older homes on the market that would be perfect candidates for such a loan program. This is another great way to not only offer a buyer and seller more choices in this market but also to improve property values and revitalize older neighborhoods. Be sure to get team members who work well together and are familiar with these loans, since there are strict timelines to adhere to. The 203K Loan is the perfect product for our local market, so ask your broker for more information. Roger Carson and Melissa Pippin Carson are Realtors Carson & Carson at Keller Williams. Call them at 505-699-3112 or email them at twicethesellingpower@gmail.com.
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LOt 2 RANCHO DE ABIQUIU Overlooking the Chama River in Abiquiu, this spacious custom home (2,594 sq ft) was made for entertaining. The grand living room leading to the southern portal is ideal for enjoying the evening sunsets over the river. The cooks kitchen and elegant dining room encourage conversation with friends and family. So many tasteful details in this home, with its dramatic entrance, study/library and master bedroom suite, will delight the most discriminating buyer. The 2 bedroom 2 bath guest house (954 sq ft) is done as nicely as the main house and is so inviting. This incredible24.5 acre parcel in the heart of Abiquiu has it all, riverfront (900+ ft), privacy, great hiking and riding in the nearby Carson National Forest as well as one of the loveliest home in Abiquiu. MLS 201200568 24.5 ACRES $798,000
MESA DE LUMBRE - Have you been waiting for something special in Georgia OKeefe Country with red rock views, grasslands, Cedar and pion trees as the hills rise in the Jemez Mountains? This 96 acres is so special and is already divided into 4 legal lots. Own this spectacular mesa and enjoy all the surrounding beauty. Keep it all for yourself or sell a couple of parcels to create cash flow. Come see this and stay forever! Easy access!* MLS 201101087 96 ACRES $545,000
RANCHO QUERENCIA -This lovely 4,300 sq ft pueblo style hacienda allows you to enjoy the dramatic color of Northern N.M. This private 250 acres which borders State Land has diverse topography of grasslands, mesas and red rock cliffs making it ideal for hiking and riding. This home is thoughtfully and artistically constructed with amenities that enhance everyday living with an exercise room next to the outside shower and hot tub, to a kitchen designed for serious cooks, this home creates an atmosphere of ease and elegance. The guest casita wing, dining room, family room, great room and book lined office compliment the 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and make entertaining a lovely experience. THIS RANCH IS TRULY OUT OF THIS WORLD & ONLY 80 MINUTES TO SANTA FE! MLS 201005627 250 ACRES $1,885,000
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