Over the winter we felt a little cooling take effect. Some homes sat on the market longer and prices seemed to catch their breath. That reprieve was short-lived, however, as we enter the traditionally most active buying and selling seasons: spring and summer. Our market is beginning to show some changes where buyers are choosing to sit by the sidelines as sellers push the boundaries of pricing. Distressed properties – once too undesirable for investors or DIY’ers – are finding new life and buyers are evaluating areas not traditionally sought after, much to the benefit of those localized sellers. Here at Barker Realty, we’re meeting with our brokers and clients daily to evaluate strategies, negotiations, and expectations as the market changes.

Santa Fe County Residential Market Report / First Quarter 2022

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A living room in a modern Santa Fe home

According to the Pew Research Center and labor force data for Q3 2021, half of the American adults age 55 and old are now retired.


Retirement and real estate matters are often linked. Many retirees decide to move to a different home, community, or area of the country. According to a Merrill Lynch and Age Wave study, 51 percent of retirees moved into a smaller home.


If downsizing your home is one of your real estate objectives, our agents at Barker Realty can help. Santa Fe has long been a place for retirees to buy real estate. The pull factors are numerous: a stunning natural setting, a warm climate with low humidity, an outstanding art scene, and abundant recreational opportunities for…

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