We think it’s safe to say the frenzy of the pandemic real estate boom has come to an end, but many things will remain changed long into the future. Buyer expectations have changed as have sellers–cash is king and being creative with offers and negotiations is now standard practice. Santa Fe has an elevated allure on the national psyche and we continue to see strong demand for well-priced homes as new construction begins to provide some much-needed inventory to our depleted market. While sales and prices are down across the board, they have fallen from a peak we all knew was unsustainable and we’re returning to a healthier, balanced market for 2023.


Despite the national headlines, we feel that 2023 will start a little slow and pick up pace…

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Casa Nova logo

Hailing from South Africa, owner Natalie Fitz-Gerald opened Casa Nova Gallery in 2003. Over the last 19 years the shop has evolved, and now includes thousands of delightful objects and artifacts from around the world. Developing a cultural fusion epitomizing “The Art Of Living and Living With Art,” the owner directly imports using her skilled eye to find the unusual, the whimsical, and the practical. One of a kind home furnishings, local and international jewelry artists, women’s accessories, unique tableware, folk and tribal art — all mix in this eclectic visual feast. Next time you’re out and about, stop by Casa Nova and visit with store manager Nelly-Joy. She can help you find a great gift for a…

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Barker Market Report Update

In our last Quarterly Market Report (Q2 2022) we argued that the numbers reflected in the MLS stats didn’t tell the whole story of what was happening during the first weeks of July. Our suspicion was that buyers were pushing back at increased interest rates and all-time high prices (ATH). Similarly, sellers were hoping to continue pushing the ceiling on pricing, thus creating the perfect storm for a challenging market.




Did a Market Correction Happen?

Yes and no. Our predictions were right that the market hit a turning point where days on market (DOM) and sales price/list price ratio (SPLP) both had substantial shifts. First, DOM nearly doubled from June to July. Now that is notable.…

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