New Economic Paradigm

The past four months have changed everything. The old values paradigm is changing and a new values paradigm is emerging worldwide.  Materialism, greed and selfishness are showing themselves for the negative and destructive forces they are.  A  new, higher global  consciousness is dawning upon the planet that emphasizes intelligence, compassion, and liberation from the bonds of economic confinement.

I urge you to approach every aspect of your life with this new paradigm in mind, and realize that real change will come about as we, collectively, make it happen.

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Celebrities and Hollywood, New Mexico

Why do so many celebrities choose to live in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The other day, I stood behind Ali McGraw at the cleaners.  Alan Arkin had to wait behind me at the optical store. Gene Hackman, Val Kilmer, Shirley McClain are all well-known Santa Fe celebrities frequently seen about town. And it seems there is always a new fim being shot on location here, bringing new famous faces to town.

Santa Fe is a unique place that nourishes the “creative” in people. And it is also a place that respects privacy, individuality and creativity. You don’t have to be a celebrity to live in Santa Fe. But if you do live here, you might just start feeling like one.

Fear

Why are some people reluctant to buy a home in what is obviously a “Buyer’s Market”, when there are great investment opportunities available in certain highly-desirable areas of the country like Santa Fe, New Mexico? The answer is fear. Fear of the unknown and fear of failure (loss).

Nobody wants to fail or experience loss in any endeavor, and a home purchase is the largest financial endeavor most people will ever be involved in. But keep in mind, although you want your home to be a good long-term investment, you also want it to be a good place to live. Even if it’s a second or third or even fourth home, it should be something an owner is proud of and happy to be a part of.

Santa Fe, New Mexico is a place that offers homeowners both…good investment opportunity and good place to be (for alot of reasons). Find out for yourself why Santa Fe may be the perfect place for you. Don’t live in fear.

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News and Newsworthy

Santa Fe property values continue to rise, topping $6.2 billion dollars in the most recent report from the Santa Fe County assessor’s office.  Today’s estimated figure compares to $5.4 billion in 2006 and $3 billion in 1997.  The nearly 15% increase over last year’s figure is largely due to the construction of new homes, new subdivision lots, and the active appreciation in the real estate market.  Read more in today’s New Mexican.

Santa Fe Real Estate 2009

The year 2009 will prove to be an interesting and dynamic year for both investors and property owners in Santa Fe.  There continues to be great interest in the luxury home market.  Did you know that nearly 40% of home buyers in Santa Fe are buying a second home?  Most of these home buyers are looking for a place where they can get away from it all while enjoying the majestic setting in this high desert community.

Santa Fe’s real estate market typically does not experience the extreme highs and lows that characterize other real estate markets.  As such, there is less of a “soft landing” and less fluctation in price changes.