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InsideThisFebruary2016Edition:
Happiness
v OurMonthlyNewsletterEditorial 2v EventsAroundNewMexico 3v TakeaHiketotentRocks! 4v FebruaryNumerology 5v AfformationforFebruary 5v CreatingClarityinYourLife 6v Well-BeingSarahClaudiaStout 7v NeriumwithPamScotty 8v CenterForCanineBehaviorStudies 9v SavorySpiceofSantaFe 10v MortgageNews:FrancisPhillips 11-12v InteriorDesign&HomeStaging 13v RealEstateMarketReport 14v AlbuquerqueRealEstate 15v SantaFeRealEstate 16-18v HomeSellingTips:GoMobile 19v TaosSkiValleyRealEstate 20v Aeowyn’sDogTreats 21v FreeReports 22v ContactUs 23
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MonthlyNewsletterThemeForFebruary:Happiness
Everyonewantstobehappy.Yethappinessoftenescapesus.Wegetboggeddowninourdailyliveswithresponsibilities:planning,wanting,regretting,worrying.Ourownpersonalhappinessisoftencurtailedbytheglobalissuesthatdemandourattention.Herearesomestepstofindhappiness:
Mindfulness-Bepresent:“StressiscausedbybeingHEREbutwantingtobeTHERE.”~EckhartTolleGratitude–Bethankful,cultivateappreciation&loveWellness–Cultivatehealthymind,body,spiritCompassion-practicekindness,understanding,awareness,thoughtfulnessForgiveness-Letgo:freeingyourselffromanythingthatisnolongerservingyou.Connection–Connectwithself,nature,otherbeings,(animals,nature,people).Cultivateempathy.Purpose–Findmeaningbybecominginvolved.
Mettameditationisverysimple,butapowerfultoolincultivatinghappiness.
MeditationMettaBlessingtoHelpCultivateHappiness:
Mayyoubefreefromsuffering.Mayyoubefreefromgreed.Mayyoubefreefromignorance.Mayyoubefreefromfear.Mayyouhavementalhappiness.Mayyouhavephysicalhappiness.Mayyouhaveeaseofwell-being.
MeditationInstructions:Youprogressfromsendingblessingstoyourself,thenrepeattheblessingtoalovedone,thenrepeattheblessingtofamily,thenrepeattheblessingtofriends,thenrepeattheblessingtoacquaintances,thenrepeattheblessingtostrangers,thenrepeattheblessingtoallbeings-living,past&futurebeingsandsendmettatoeachofthem.Remember,allsufferingcomesfromgreed,ignoranceand/orfear.Socultivatinghappinesswillrelievesuffering,worry,anger&fear.
Explorewhatishappiness?Whatmakesyouhappy?Whatareyourobstaclestohappiness?Exploreself-reflectionandnurturebody,mindandspirit.Cultivatecompassionwithyourselfandothers.Noticehowweareallinterdependentandstartconnectingwithothers.
Thankyouforreadingournewsletter.~DianneMcKenzie&Aeowyn,CecilieBodmanandourcontentcontributors.
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EventsAroundNewMexico1.MagicalWinterBallandSnowBallSaturday,February5-6,2016HyattRegencyAlbuquerqueDowntown330TijerasAveNW,Albuquerque,871021stAnnualMagicalWinterBallthemeisWinterWonderlandfortheadultsandSnowBallforthekids.2.Riverdance-PopejoyHallSunday,February07,20161:00PM-3:30PM203CornellDrNE,Albuquerque,87106TheIrishdancephenomenonisbackbypopulardemandwithRiverdance–The20thAnniversaryWorldTour.3.FriendsandLoversBalloonRallyAlbuquerqueConvention&VisitorsBureauSaturday,February13,20167:00AM-12:34PM5000BalloonFiestaPkwy.Albuquerque,87113Bringyourfamily,awarmcupofcoffeeorhotchocolate,andenjoytheviewasaclose-knitgroupoflocalballoonpilotslaunchupto135+hotairballoons.4.TapFactory-PopejoyHallSunday,February14,20163:00PM-5:30PM203CornellDrNE,Albuquerque,87016Renownedtapperscombinetap,urbanpercussion,acrobatics,hip-hop,andcomedytobringTapFactoryintoanotherdimension.5.30thAnniversaryCelebrationof"WritingDowntheBones"withNatalieGoldbergSocietyoftheMuseoftheSouthwestFriday,February19&20,20164:00PM-6:00PMMoradaLaneTaos,87571TaosPlazaforapresentationofaProclamationof"NatalieGoldbergDay"byMayorDanBarrone.
6.AileyII-PopejoyHallSaturday,Feb20,20168:00PM-10:30PM203CornellDrNE,Albuquerque,87106TheAlvinAileyAmericanDanceTheatrecombinesthecountry’sbestyoungdancetalentwiththecreativevisionoftoday’supandcomingchoreographers.7.JustDesserts-EnchantedForestXCSkiandSnowshoeAreaSaturday,February27,201629SangredeCristoDriveRedRiver,87558EnchantedForestwillputhomemadedessertsfromRedRiverrestaurants.Gueststhenskiorsnowshoetothevariousdessertsitesandindulge.8.NationalIFSAJuniorFreeridebyJETAFeb19,20,2120168:00am-5:00pmTaosSkiValleyInternationalFreeskiersandSnowboardersAssociation(IFSA)sanctionedNationalJuniorFreerideCompetition.9.RayTracey:OneManShow-SorrelSkyGallerySunday,February28,201610:00AM-5:00PM125W.PalaceAvenue,SantaFe,87501Oneoftoday’smostrecognizedcontemporaryNativeAmericanjewelers.
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Let’sTakeaHiketoTentRocks!withCecilieBodmanYouallknowhowmuchIloveJemezandmanyspotsbetweenAlbuquerqueandSantaFe.Soherewegoagain!
HereisareallyfunhikeatTentRocks.TentRocksCanyontrailis3milesoutandbackhikingthroughaslotcanyonwithhoodosandstriatedrockformations.ItisareligioussiteoftheCochitiPueblo.Magical!Itisshadedandmightevenhavealittlebitofmoisture.Bringyourcameraandbirdwatchingequipment!!!Itisratedeasybutdoeshaveaslightclimbattheend.Thereareacoupleothertrailstoexploreaswell.Oneishandicapaccessible.LetsmeetattheRangeonWyomingat9:00SundayFeb13,2016andheadoutfromthere.Wecancarpool.Itis$5acarforparking.Pleasecallmeat505-250-1356toletmeknowyouwillbecoming.Textoremailworksalso.Hereisagreatlinktolearnmore:http://www.blm.gov/nm/st/en/prog/recreation/rio_puerco/kasha_katuwe_tent_rocks.htmlDirections:FromAlbuquerque,taketheexitforSantoDomingo/CochitiLakeRecreationArea(Exit259)offI-25ontoNM22.FollowthesignsonNM22toCochitiPuebloandKasha-KatuweTentRocksNationalMonument.TurnrightoffNM22attheSmokyBearsignpasttheturquoisewatertanksonthehillontoTribalRoute92,whichconnectstoBLMRoad1011.Fromthefeestation,travelfivemilestothenationalmonument’sdesignatedparking/picnicareaandtrailhead.FromSantaFe,taketheCochitiPuebloExit264offI-25ontoNM16.TurnrightoffNM16ontoNM22,andfollowthesignstoCochitiPuebloandthenationalmonument.
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AfformationfortheMonthFebruary
“Why am I able to cultivate mental happiness, physical happiness
and ease of well-being?”
“Afformations”,askempoweringquestionsthatcauseyourmindtofocusonwhatyouREALLYwantandwhatyouHAVE,andstopfocusingonwhatyoudon’twantanddon’thave.
LifeByTheNumbers-CecilieBodman
February2016NumerologyisNumber11
This is the month to follow your intuition. Set new standards for yourself. You can be the light of the world today supporting the growth of your community. You can also be greatly inspired or you can inspire others. Rise above daily routine and keep your own inner peace. Live up to your ideals and prepare yourself with meditation. Develop ways so you can hear and act on your illumination. Gems: Pearls, Silver Oils: Spruce, Rose, Geranium, Lavender, Orange, Sage. You can add Sage, Rose, Orange and Lavender to your cooking and apply diluted oils to your temples, very top of head at "soft spot", third eye and thyroid.
AffirmationForFebruary:“Iamashiningexampleoftheloveandhappinessgrowingintheworldtoday.”
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CreatingClaritybyLainieGrimmerHappiness
Happiness:Eachofuswantsit,wisheswehadmoreofit,orworriesthatourfeelingsofhappinesswon’tlast.We’reobsessedwiththesubject:Numerousscientificstudieshaveexaminedthetopic,ashavesongsineverygenre.Therearemyriadsofbooks,courses,andwebsitestohelpusincreaseourhappiness.AndthekingdomofBhutanhasdeclareditscountry’sGrossNationalHappinesstobemoreimportantthanitsGrossNationalProduct!
Whatishappiness,andwherecanwefindit?Happinessisamentalandemotionalfeelingofwellbeing,awaytogaugehowsatisfiedyouarewithyourlifeandhowgoodyoufeelonaday-to-daybasis.Weknowwe’rehappywhenwefeelpositive,pleasantemotionsrangingfromcontentmenttointensejoy.
Evenwhenourlivesseemtobeontherighttrack,wehumanssometimeshavetroublebeinghappy.Thankstoourinstinctforsurvival,we’rewiredtolookforthebadinsituations,andcaneasilyoverlookwhatisgoingright.Andsometimeswe’veunconsciouslyadoptedanother’sideaofhappiness,unawareitisn’tworkingforus.
Here’sthesimpletruth:Ifyouwantmorehappinessinyourlife,lookwithinyourself.Yourhappinessliesinsideyou,andisuniquetoyou.Ifyou’rereadytotapintoyourtruehappiness,followthesesteps:
-Choose.Happinessisachoice.Youhavethepowertochooseyourresponsetotheworldaroundyou-choosetoexperiencewhatbringsyoujoy.
-Question.WhatisYOURideaofhappiness?Arollercoasterridecanbeoneperson’sideaofahappy,excitingthrill,yetcausesheerterrorinanother.Arethebeliefsofhappinessyouholdtrulyyours,orsomeoneelse’s?
-RewireyourBrain.Neuroplasticitygivesyoutheabilitytochangeyourbrain,bothtoreplaceoldideasandtoovercomenegativethoughts.Whenyounoticesomethingmakesyouhappy,youcantrainyourbrainasifitwereamuscletoacceptyournewdiscoveryofhappiness.
-SupportYourHappinessHabit.Thatwhichgrowssatisfaction,contentment,andgratitudegrowshappiness.Ifsippinghotchocolateonacoldwintermorningbringsyoupleasure,you’vejustboostedyourlevelofhappiness.
-Enjoythejourney.Happinessisn’taboutreachingadestination,beingabletoaffordeverythingyouwant,orfeelinggoodallofthetime.It’sknowingyouareinchargeofhowyoufeel,andthatwithconsistentpractice,youcanformnewhabitsforamoresatisfyingandfulfillinglife.
LainieGrimmer,CPCC,ACC-CreatingClarity,LLCCertifiedPersonalandProfessionalCoach,Facilitator
Telephone:505.820.7989Cell:505.690.7989Email:[email protected]:http://creatingclaritycoaching.com
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Happiness
Manyyearsago,aSnoopycartoonthatsaid“WhyMe?”decoratedmyofficedoor.Idividedweeks,andthusmyhappinessquotient,intoprettygood,so-so,andnotsogood.Italldependedonhowmydayorweek"hadgone".Intime,whathastakenplaceduringtheweekhasbecomelessrelevant.Yes,therearesomeweeksorperiodsoftimethataremoreintense,somearebusier,andsomehaveunexpectedmorechallengingturns.IcansaythatIamhappy,embracingafullandrichlife.Happinessisawell-researchedsubject.Althoughstudiesvaryinexact
percentages,mostagreethathappinessispartlygenetic,partlylifecircumstances,andpartlyunderone’sowncontrol.Allthestudiesagreethatwhenlife’sbasicneedsofsafety,foodandshelteraretakencareof,money,raises,sweepstakes,andnewcarsonlyprovideshort-termhappiness.And,somerecentonesshowthat,withtraining,evensomegeneticpropensitiescanbereversed.Itturnsoutthatunderstanding,practice,andcommitment,quiteabitthatcontributestohappinesscanbelearned.
§ Withawarenessandpractice,wecandecreasetimespentinfutureworryorrelivingthepast,andincreasetimeinthepresent.Thisincludesregularwatchingsunsets,pettinganimals,smellingroses,feelingfeetwalking,inotherwords,beingpresentwiththesensesindailylife.
§ Whenwepracticeneutrallynoticing,accepting,andacknowledgingfeelings,andexperiencewhattodowithstrongerfeelings,emotionsoftenlosethepotencyoftheirgrip.
§ Creationofahabitofgenuineandfrequentappreciation,andacknowledgementofourselvesandothers,isamagickey.
§ Aswitchfromavictimpointofviewtooneoflearning,meaning,responsibility,andgrowth,wherefaultanderrorarenottheissue,feedshappiness.
§ ThestoryofScroogeremindsusoftheimmensevalueoflovingconnection,healingrelationships,andservicefromtheheart.
Ourculturecanvalueextremeworkoverfamilyandnaturalpleasure,andvictimizationoverlearningandresponsibilitywithoutblame.Thecommitmenttohappinesshabitsisuptoeachofus,andtoeachofus supportingeachother.Mayyoubewell,joyful,healthy,andhappy.
SarahClaudieStoutemail:[email protected]:sarahclaudiastout.comcell:505.603.1193
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GiveYourselftheGiftofYoungerLookingSkinByPamScotty,Director,IndependentBrandPartner,NeriumInternational IhavepersonallybeenusingNeriumADnightcreamforthepast3months.Inoticemuchsmallerpores,myskinfeelsandlooksgreat,andILOVEthatit'sonly1product...nomoreeyecream,wrinklecream,nightcream,it'sallinoneandcompletelyeffective!Askmetotrythe5-daysampleandseeforyourself!Thenaskmeaboutthe3UR-FreeprogramtogetyourNeriumADforFREE!
ContactPamScottyorvisitthewebsitetofindouthowyoucanbenefitandtransformyourlife:http://freelexus.nerium.comEmail:[email protected]
Neriumoffersexclusiveproducts,withage-defyingingredientsthatyoucan’tfindanywhereelse.Thisleadstounprecedentedresults.Weobservethebestofnaturetofindcosmeticskin-careapplicationsandsupplementsthatmimicnaturalage-fightingmechanisms.Ournature-basedapproachprovidesinnovativesolutionsthatproduceexceptionalresults.
Whileweincorporateanumberoftriedandtrueingredientsintoourformulas,wedon’tstopthere.Wesearchoutingredientsdevelopedandtestedbythetopuniversitiesandscientificlabsintheworld.Thisallowsustoworkwithpatented,exclusiveingredientsthatnoothercompanycanuseorduplicate.
Unlikemostskincareproducts,whichcontainawater-basedfoundation,NeriumformulationsarecreatedwithAloeLeafJuice,ahighlyemollientandnutrient-richsourceofmoistureandhydration.ExtractedfromtheleavesoftheAloeVeraplant,thispowerfuljuicecontainsmanybeneficialpropertiestokeeptheskinhealthy.
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TheCenterforCanineBehaviorStudiesIfyoulovedogslikewedo,weareaskingyoutovisittheCanineCenterForBehaviorStudiesTheStudy’stwoinvestigators,Dr.DodmanatTuftsCummingsandDr.SerpellatUPennarerecognizedastwooftheworld’sleadinganimalbehaviorists.TheybelievetheresultsoftheirStudy—amongmanythings—willhelpreducetheannuallykillingofupto1.5milliondogsayear—intheUSalone.Let’sGetCooking:IfyouwouldliketoreceiveAeowyn’sCanineTreatRecipePortfolio(electronicversion,soyou,too,canpassonthelove!)contactDianne,Aeowyn’sguardian.
That’s12monthsoftreatrecipeswithtechniques,tips,ingredients,photographs&more.IfyouwishtoreceiveAeowyn’sDogTreatRecipeBooklet,justemailDianne&shewillemailyouacopyforfree!Dianne@RealEstatePropertiesSantaFe.comAnydogownerintheworldcanparticipateintheon-lineAnimalOwnershipInteractionStudybyanonymouslycompletinganinitialsurveyofabout93questions.EverysixmonthsStudyparticipantsmaybeaskedtoansweradditionalquestions.TheStudywillrunfortwoyears.
AfinalgoaloftheStudywillbetopublishthefindingsinhighimpactscientificjournals,particularlytheonesthatsupportopen-accesspublishing,suchasPLoSOneandPreventiveVeterinaryMedicine,andtodisseminategloballytheirfindingstoanimalwelfareorganizations,veterinarians,andanimalprofessionalsintrainingandbehavior.Wehopeyouwilljoinlike-mindedcitizenscientistvolunteerdogownersfromaroundtheworldandparticipateintheAnimalOwnershipInteractionStudy.ParticipationisfreebutrequiresyoutoregisterformembershipattheCenterforCanineBehaviorStudies:http://CenterForCanineBehaviorStudies.org
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Icannotthinkofabettertopicthanhappiness.
Foodishappiness.Weeatwhencelebrating,aresad,andwhenwecommune.Ihavebeenapartofthespiceindustryfor11yearsnow,andpreviouslyachef.Nothingismorepersonalthanfood.EverydayIhavepeoplecomeintomyshop,SavorySpice,andstareataproduct…openthejar…andsmellitwithclosedeyes.Whateveritisevokessomethingthathelpedtoformthem.Andthenthestoriesflow.Thereareinternationaladventures,traditions,passionsandlosses.Ilovethestories.
Hereareafewofmystories.Let’sbeginwithrosemary.MyloveofcookingbeganwhenIwasveryyoung.Therearepicturesofmeat5or6holdingamixerwithraptattentionasIdelvedintomyculinaryadventure.BythetimeIwas11IhadcompletedtheWiltonCakeDecoratingcoursesthroughweddingcakes.MyparentsletmestayhomealoneafterschoolwhenIturned12.Iwouldcallthematworkeveryafternoonandaskwhattheywantedfordinner.ThefirstspiceIrememberexploringwasrosemary.Steaksandburgerswerecoatedinthepotentherb.Laterinlifemyfathertoldmehedidn’tcareforrosemary,butwashappytochokeitdownforme.
Anotherformativememoryisarousedfromsaffron.WhenIgraduatedhighschoolmymotheraskedwhatgiftIwantedbeforeIleftforculinaryschool.IaskedtoexploreFrancethroughcheese,wine,andcuisine.WhenweendedinParis,Idiscoveredmyveryfirstspiceshop.Iwasinawe.Ihadnoideasomeplacelikethisexistedandanewworldunfoldedinfrontofme.LittledidIknowIwasglancingintomyfuture.Ipurchasedacorkedjarofsaffronthatkeptmeinspiredthroughcollege.
Lastly,Iwouldliketotellyouaboutpaprika.AfterschoolIworkedasacookatMcMurdoStationinAntarctica.Thosestoriesareforanothertime.WhenIcamebacktotheUSAIreconnectedwithanoldfriend.OnourfirstdatewestumbleduponthefirstSavorySpice.IwassoecstaticthatInearlycausedacaraccident.Weventuredinand,overwhelmed,Ibegantotellmystoriestotheproprietor.IjokethataweeklaterIhadthemanandthejob.OnmyfirstdayIwasgivenagiantbowlofSpanishpaprikatojar.AsIstaredintotheredmassallIcouldthinkwas“ThisisthecoolestthingIhaveeverdoneinmylife.”ConsideringIhadjustspentthelast9monthsatthebottomoftheearthandtraversingtheworld,thiswassignificant.Thiswashappiness,andthefirstdayoftherestofmylife.
KateWheeler,owner/operator-SavorySpiceShopisyourlocaldestinationforover400spices&seasonings.Alsoofferingcookingclassesandprivateevents.SavorySpiceShopinSantaFe225GalisteoStreet,SantaFe,NewMexico87501P:(505)819-5659F:(505)466-5682E:[email protected]:facebook.com/SavorySpiceShopSantaFe
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byFrancisPhillips
Buildingfamilywealthoverthenext5yearsWhenyouseethewordsfamilywealthdoyouthink,“that’snotforme,”andstopreading?Ifyouransweris“yes,”pleasetakeaminuteandreadon.YoumaybesurprisedbywhatIhavetoshare.
AstheU.S.economycontinuestostrengthenandpersonalfinancesstarttoimprove,peoplearebeginningtolookbeyondday-to-dayexpensesandthinkaboutsavingmoneyforthefutureandfindingwaystobuildtheirnetworth.Onewaytobuildnetworthandincreasefamilywealthistobuyrealestate.
Let’ssayyoupurchasedahomefor$250,000inJanuary.Whatmightitbeworth5yearsfromnow?ThePulsenomics,LLCgroupsurveysanationalpanelofover100economists,investmentstrategistsandhousingmarketanalystseveryquarterfortheirHomePriceExpectationSurvey1.Themostrecentsurveyshowstheequityinthathomepotentiallygrowing$42,075in5years!Andjustthink–thatmaybegrowthbasedonaninvestmentofonly20percentofyourassetsasyouleveragemorebyusingahomeloanfortherestofthepurchase.That’saprettydecentreturnoninvestment.Andsincehomeequityisoftenalarge–orthelargest–portionofafamily’snetworth,buyingahomemaybeagreatoption.
Perhapsyouthinkhomeownershipistoomuchtrouble.Youprefertorentandletyourlandlordworryabouttheroofandtheplumbing.Maybeifyouknowhowmuchthatdecisioncancostyourfamilywealth,you’llre-consider.
TheFederalReserveconductsanationalstudyeverythreeyearscalledTheSurveyofConsumerFinances2.Soundsexciting,doesn’tit?Theycollectdataabout“familyincomes,networth,balancesheetcomponents,credituse,andotherfinancialoutcomes”acrosseconomicandsocialgroups.Inthelatestreport,basedondatafrom2010-2013,theyfoundstartlinginformationaboutthedifferenceinnetworthbetweenhomeownersandrenters:Ahomeowner’snetworthis36timesgreaterthanarenter’s!AccordingtotheFederalReserve,atypicalhomeowner’snetworthwas$195,400,whilethatofrenterwas$5,400.
TheNationalAssociationofRealtor’sChiefEconomistsLawrenceYunwentevenfurtherinprojectingthe2016networthgap.InanarticleinForbes3,Yunpredictsthatitwillincreaseto45timesgreater.
Ifyouhavetheoptiontobuybutstilldecidetorent,considerthis:Youarepayingamortgageandbuildingnetworth,butnotforyouandyourfamily.Yourlandlordistheonewhobenefits.
I’vetalkedabouthomepriceappreciationandthedifferenceinnetworthbetweenhomeownersandrenters.Onelastthought:Stability.Whenyoupurchaseahomewithafixedratemortgage,yourmonthlyprincipalandinterestpaymentswillremainthesameoverthelifeofyourloan.Yes,yourpropertytaxesandinsurancewillalmostcertainlyincrease,butalargeportionofyourhousingcostwillstaythesame,foraslongas30yearsifyouchoosea30yearloan.Continuedonnextpage»
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.Andrent?I’llgivethelastwordtoarecentWallStreetJournalarticle4:Apartmentrentsincreasedfasterlastyearthanatanytimesince2007….
1https://pulsenomics.com/Q4_2015_HPE_Survey.php
2http://www.federalreserve.gov/pubs/bulletin/2014/pdf/scf14.pdf
3http://www.forbes.com/sites/lawrenceyun/2015/10/14/how-do-homeowners-accumulate-wealth/#2715e4857a0b60d513b093af
4http://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-apartment-rents-rose-the-most-last-year-since-recession-survey-says-1452054600
FrancisPhillips,NMLS#193642,isSeniorMortgageLoanOriginatorwithFirstChoiceLoanServicesInc.inSantaFe.Hehasservedasdirectorofbusinessdevelopmentfornationalmortgagecompanies.HeandhismortgagepartnershavefundedandbuiltthreehomesforSantaFeHabitatforHumanity.Contacthim
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Home Staging + DesignwithDebbieDeMaraisUsingOrangetoInvokeHappinessatHomeColorplaysanimportantroleindesignwhetherwearetryingtostimulateajoyfulandhappyplaceorcreatingaroomforquietreflection.WhenIthinkofhappinessandcolor-orangemakesmesmile.Infact,asateenagerIinsistedmybedroombepaintedorange,itwasupliftingcomparedtothedrearySeattleweather.NowIsurroundmyselfwithpopsoforangeinmyoffice,whichmakesforastimulatingandcreativespace.
Orangecreatedbycombiningred(energy)andyellow(happiness)representssunshine,warmweatherandplaceslikethetropics.Studiesshowthatorangecanstimulatethebrain,increasetheoxygensupplyandisinvigorating.Imaginethescentandtasteofasliceoforange,howitfeltpeelingbacktherind,releasingspraysoforangefragranceintheairandfeelingburstsofjuiceexplodeasyoubitintoeachsegment,notehowrefreshingthiswasandhappyyoufelt.Onesimplesliceofanorangeproducesendorphinsstimulatingyour“happy”place.Itisapowerfulcolorrepresentinghappiness,strengthandendurance.InFengShuiandInteriorDesignimportantelementsareoftenhighlightedusingthecolororange,whilecommerciallyitisusedtohelpstimulatebusinesssuccess.
QuotingOscarLevant,hesaid,“happinessisn’tsomethingyouexperience,itissomethingyouremember.”Isn’tittimetoremembersomethingthatmadeyouhappy?Recallhowyoufeltduringthesummerwiththewarmthofthesunonyourface,didyoufeelhappy?Let’srecreatethisfeelinginourhome.Icouldsuggestwepaintawallorfourwithawarmorangepalette,howeverdoingsowouldinvoketoomuchofagoodthing.Insteadpaintaniche,addagreataccessorythatpopsofwarmorange,oraddapieceoffurniture.Sociallyorangebecomesaconversationstarter,andhasupliftingenergywhilecreatingthesenseofwarmth.Afraidofcommitmentthenstartsmallwithasimplebowloforangesortangerines,asacenterpiece.It’saperfectwaytointroducehappinessandprosperity,especiallyaswecelebrateChineseNewYearonFebruary8th.
DebbieDeMarais,HSRCertifiedHomeStager,ASID,AlliedMemberHomeStaging+DesignT–505-699-4989debbie@homestagingsantafe.comwww.homestagingsantafe.com
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MonthlyMarketReportAlbuquerque
SOURCE: Greater Albuquerque Association of REALTORS® - based on data from the Southwest Multiple Listing Service. Data is deemed reliable not
guaranteed. The SWMLS market areas include: City of Albuquerque, Corrales, Placitas, Rio Rancho, Bernalillo, East Mountains/Estancia Basin and most of
Valencia County. The Green Sheet contains the same information reported on the full monthly report.
Active ListingsDetached: 3,108
Attached: 299----
One year ago
Detached: 3,850Attached: 362
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-19.27%
Pending ListingsDetached: 679
Attached: 65
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One year ago
Detached: 649Attached: 66
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+4.62%
Closed ListingsDetached: 807
Attached: 90
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One year ago
Detached: 656Attached: 71
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+23.02%
Average Sale $Detached: $208,229
Attached: $150,635
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One year ago
Detached: $211,523
Attached: $153,154
----% Change (Detached)
-1.56%
New Listings
Detached: 773
Attached: 88----
One year ago
Detached: 789Attached: 91
----% Change (Detached)
-2.03%
Days on Market (Average)
Detached: 61
Attached: 70
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One year ago
Detached: 71Attached: 68
----% Change (Detached)
-14.08%
Sales Volume (in Millions)
Detached: $178.6
Attached: $13.5
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One year ago
Detached: $138.8
Attached: $10.9
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+28.67%
Median Sale $
Detached: $175,500
Attached: $139,450
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One year ago
Detached: $177,000Attached: $139,000
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-0.85%
Closed Sales by Market Area
MLS Area City/County 2013 2014 2015 % Change
Areas 10 - 121 Albuquerque 421 435 522 20.00%
Area 130 Corrales 13 10 11 10.00%
Areas 140 - 162 Rio Rancho 132 119 156 31.09%
Area 170 Bernalillo 10 5 10 100.00%
Area 180 Placitas 11 8 10 25.00%
Areas 210 - 293 East Mtns. / Estancia 34 34 46 35.29%
Areas 690 - 760 Valencia County 34 45 52 15.56%
GAAR GREEN SHEET
December 2015A condensed overview of the monthly statistical highlights.
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AlbuquerqueRealEstateNewswithCecilieBodman
6CalleCobrePlacitas,NM87043MLS#848856$490,000SingleFamily3,096sqft|4Bedrooms/3Baths|2garagespaces|2Stories|Pricepersqft:$158.27
EspeciallyLovely,SpaciousSouthwesternHomeW/3or4Bedrooms,OfficeSpace,Studio,ExposedAdobe,KivaFireplaces.DramaticViewsOfSandias,Cabezon,JemezMtns,Mesas,&CityLights.Just12MinutesAnd12MilesFromAbq,ButADifferentWorld.CountryKitchenwithcustomcabinets,islandandbar.GreatroomDesign,SuperForEntertaining.2ndMasterUp.SaltilloTile/Vigas/SplitCedarLatillas/KivaFireplaces,CustomCabinetsthroughouthome,10ftCeilings,ViewsFromEveryRoom.PassiveSolarOrientation.WondrousOutdoorSpaces,Courtyards.TwoCarGarageWithStorage/Workrooms.RoomForHorses.MatureLandscapingprovidesShade,Color&Privacy.ClosetoRailRunnerand30minsfromSantaFe.
ThishomehasinterestingNativeAmericanhistoricalinformation.Ithasbeensaidtohavehighfrequencygeologicalzonesalsocalled"sacred"areasandthehighfrequencyoftheSandiaMountainTriangle.GreatlocationforthosewhomeditateanddosoundhealingorMatrixEnergeticsorsimilarnewermethods.
FeaturedListingsinAlbuquerqueArea
DealsoftheDecade:IspecializeinhelpingclientsincreasetheirwealththroughRealEstate.Iinvestinrealestateandhaverentalpropertiesthatcreatecashflow.Ialwaysfind“dealsofthedecade”whicharethreebedroom,twobath,twocargarageingreatschooldistrictsyoucanrentformorethenthemortgage.Allarepricedunderthemarketandcouldberentedforthemortgagepaymentandmore.Imaybeabletowriteagreementsonmanyofthehomeswiththeownerpayingthedownpaymentsand/ormostoftheclosingcosts.Iwouldlovetoempoweryoutomakeeducateddecisionsonyourinvestments.Interestratesarestillathistoriclows!
Findoutwhatyourhomesisworth!Callme.
Cecilie Bodman Equity New Mexico 3620 Wyoming Blvd. NE # 200 Albuquerque, NM 87111 Cell: 505-250-1356 Email: [email protected] Web: http://abqgold.com
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SantaFeReport-AldeaRealEstateNewsfromDianneMcKenzie
AldeaHome:SOLD4CalledeMontanas,AldeaMLS#201505054
SantaFeReport-AldeaRealEstateNewsfromDianneMcKenzie
HomeSOLD,RepresentingtheBuyers!
CometStudiosspecializesinprovidingenvironmentallyconsciousplanning,design&developmentservicesforawidevarietyofsustainableprojecttypes–fromsmallcabinstocustomhomes,customestates,mixed-usecommercialprojects,landdevelopmentprojects,realestatedevelopmentsandeco-communities.ContactJohnHalleyforafreeconsultation:Web:CometStudios.com|Cell:505.231.1454|Email:[email protected]:17PlazaNueva,SantaFe,NewMexico87507
Lot15CaminoBarranca,RepresentingtheBuyers!LotSOLDcustomhomedesignandconstruction.
Wearepleasedtoannouncethesaleof15CaminoBarrancaLotinAldea.TheBuyershavehiredJohnHalley,ofCometStudios,todesigntheirnewhomeandtheyhavehiredAldeabuilder,JimSalopektobuildit.Thisisawonderfulgroupeffortwithrealtor,design&buildteamand,ofcourseaveryspecialclient!
JimSalopek,M43LLC,FineHomeBuildingCell:505.660.8801Thirtyfiveyearsofresidentialandcommercialpropertydevelopment,constructionmanagementandrenewableenergyexperience.Thisincludesallaspectsofamajorhomebuildingcompany:lotdevelopment,buildingconstruction,sales,customerservice,officeadministrationandrenewableenergyinstallations.Web:m43finehomebuilding.com
4CalledeMontanasisnowahometonewAldearesidents!“Thisbeautifulpueblostylehomeislocatedonacul-de-sacandbacksuptoopenspaceforbeautifulSangreviews.Theeastportalwithkivafireplace,lovelylandscapingandawaterfeatureisperfectforentertaining.Thisgracioushomeissinglelevelwithtwofireplaces,highceilingswithvigas,beautifulplasterwalls,customkitchencabinetswithgranitecountersandlovelyfinishes.Therearefourbedroomsandthreebathroomsandoneofthebedroomsislocatedatthefrontofthehousewithanoutsideentryandafullbath.Alsoincludedisanattached,directentrytwo-cargarage.”~fromtheMLS
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SantaFeReport-AldeaRealEstateNewsfromDianneMcKenzie
SantaFeReport-AldeaRealEstateNewsfromDianneMcKenzie
2016AldeaStats:Sold,Pending&ListedSold:1Homes,DOM255,0Lots,DOM0Pending:5Homes,2LotsListed:7Homes,avg$553,700,8Lots
Aldea’sinventoryremainslow,butsomewhattypicalforthistimeofyear.Saleshavebeenslowwithsomehousesonthemarketforaslongas375days.Itisanticipatedthatmorepropertieswillcomeonthemarketthisspring.
ThereismoreconstructionhappeningaroundAldea,withagroupoftownhomes,patiohomesandHomewisehomesunderconstruction.Thecustomhomebuildingmarketisjustbeginningtopickupaswewillseemoreconstructionin2016.
LISTING COUNT:TOTAL7
DAYS ON MARKET:HIGH331
LOW56
AVG170
MED133
LIST PRICE:
SOLD PRICE:
HIGH$668,000
$0
LOW$365,000
$0
AVERAGE$553,700
$0
MEDIAN$575,000
$0
TOTAL PRICE$3,875,900
$0
LISTING PRINT OUT
Address Price OriginalPrice
TotSF $/TotSF BD BA(FTH) Levels InterSteps
Type MLS # DOM Stat Date BankOwned
ShortSale
Photo
1 Camino Esperanza $365,000 $379,500 1,900 $192.11 3 3(2 0 1) TwoStory
Yes Townhouse 201505215 56 12/1/2015 No No
5B W Via PlazaNueva
$489,900 $514,900 2,800 $174.96 3 3(2 0 1) TwoStory
Yes SingleFamily
201501072 307 3/25/2015 Yes No
105 AVENIDAALDEA
$554,000 $559,000 2,470 $224.29 3 3(2 0 1) Single No SingleFamily
201504805 90 10/28/2015 No No
1 Calle Siete Casas $575,000 $599,900 2,855 $201.40 3 3(3 0 0) Single No SingleFamily
201504291 133 9/16/2015 No No
4 W Calle Suerte $575,000 $575,000 2,410 $238.59 3 3(1 2 0) Single No SingleFamily
201505078 70 11/17/2015 No Yes
7 Calle Vista $649,000 $699,000 2,700 $240.37 4 3(2 0 1) Single No SingleFamily
201500694 331 3/2/2015 No No
37 Camino Botanica $668,000 $670,000 3,279 $203.72 3 2(2 0 0) Single No SingleFamily
201503001 207 7/3/2015 No No
Equal Opportunity Housing * All information deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. All information herein has not been verified and is not guaranteed.
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Therearecurrently45homesforsaleinLasCampanas.Therearecurrently14Homesunder$1,000,000inLasCampanas.Therearecurrently31Homesover$1,000,000inLasCampanas.
Therearecurrently75LotsforsaleinLasCampanas.Therearecurrently35Lotsunder$100,000inLasCampanas.
Therearecurrently40Lotsover$100,000inLasCampanas.Viewonephotoperproperty.Foradditionalphotosoratourcall:505.603.9300.
ThetotalnumberoflotssoldinLasCampanasdoubledin2014comparedto2012–from22to47.•AverageLotpricesincreased30%duringthesametimeperiod:from$73,000in2012to$95,000in2014.•Lastyear,62resalehomesweresoldinLasCampanas.Sofarthisyear,54havesoldandanother11arepending–totalwillbe65--andtheyearisn’toveryet!•28newhomesarecurrentlyunderconstructioninLasCampanas.•SpecbuildersareinvestingonceagaininLasCampanas–andmanyaresellingtheirhomesbeforetheycompleted!TokeepthemomentumhighinLasCampanas,thedeveloperisofferingtheseincentivesondeveloper-ownedHomesites:•Onhomesitesover$100,000:afull-equitygolforsocialmembershipattheClubatLasCampanas,whichcanbeactivatedatclosing,ortakenasanoptionforupto2-yearswhileyoubuildyourdreamhome.•Onhomesitesunder$100,000:a$5,000creditattheLaFondaHotelforrooms,foodandbeverage,giftshop,and/oranyservicesofferedbythehotel.
Callme,Dianne,505.603.9300,foratourofLots&HomesinLasCampanas.
LasCampanasReport:Homes&Lots
2016LasCampanasStats:Sold,Pending&ListedSold:2Homes,DOM173,0Lots,DOM0Pending:14Homes,1LotsListed:45Homes,avg$1,427,375,75Lots,avg$96,780
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KachinaMountainLodgeisnowofferingluxurymountainhomesitesforsalewithinathoughtfullymasterplannedwildernesseco-resortcommunityintheKachinabasinatthetopofTaosSkiValley.Surroundedbyabundantyearroundwildernessrecreationopportunities,KML’shomesitesarecompetitivelypricedfrom$185,000to$495,000.Don’tmissthisrareopportunitytoownaluxurywildernesshomeyourfamilywilltreasureforgenerations!http://KachinaMountainLodge.com.PleasecallJohnHalley,developer,fordetailinformation,maps,homesiteinformation,floorplansetc:505.231.1454
TaosSkiValleyReport RealEstateNewsfromDianneMcKenzie
MLS#201502443
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Aeowyn’sDogTreats PumpkinCheddarCheeseCrispsIngredients:
• 2cupsflour(youcanuseanyflour)
• 1cuprolledoats(uncooked)
• 1cupwheatgerm
• 1cupflaxseedmeal
• ½cuphempseeds
• 1cupofcheddarcheesegrated
• 1can,(15oz)pumpkin(notpiefiling)
• ½-1cupwater
Thisrecipeworkswellifrolledoutasthinaspossible.
*Parchmentpaperforrollingoutthedough,Pizzacutter,Rulerforcuttingstraightlines&adogtosnoopervise.
Method:1. Preheatovento350°F.2. Placethewetingredients,pumpkin&cheeses,inabowl.Stir
untilthoroughlycombined.Placethedryingredientsinabowl&mix.Combinewet&dryingredients.Addwaterasneededtocombinetheingredients.Divideinto4balls.
3. Rolloutdoughballbetweenparchmentpaperto1/8"-1/16”thicknessinrectangularshapetofitbakingsheet.Discardtopparchmentpaper.Transferrectangulardoughwiththebottomparchmentpapertobakingsheet.Usepizzacutertocutdoughinparallelstripstocreateacheckerboardof1”squares.Usearulertohelpcutstraightlines.
4.Bake30-40minutesuntilnolongermoist.Removefromovenandplaceupsidedowntoremoveparchmentpaperwhilehot.
“Theparchmentpapermakestherollingeasy,withnomess&cuttingthecrispswiththepizzacutterissuperfast.Youcankeepthemupto1weekatroomtemperatureinanairtightcontainerorintherefrigeratorforupto4weeks.Youcanalsofreezethem!Ilovethesecrispsbecausetheyarethin&Igettoeatmore.Moreisalwaysbetterthanless.Afterall,moreismore!!!!”–Aeowyn
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