Living room in an Acequia Madre home

For homebuyers who prioritize an active lifestyle in a city where culture and art matter, Santa Fe stands out. The list of accolades for living in Santa Fe stretch to the mountain-fringed horizon. Conde Nast put Santa Fe on its 2016 list of Best Places to Retire in the U.S. Money Magazine did the same for its 2015 Best Places to Retire. We have way more than just six reasons to move to Santa Fe, but these are among the most compelling.


1. The Spectacular Setting

The highest capital city of all the states is surrounded by mountains and forests that offer stunning vistas on all sides.


Did You Know?

Santa Fe lies in between the Santa Fe National Forest on the east and the Jemez Mountains and Valles Caldera National Preserve on the west.…

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View of the Sangre de Cristo mountains from a fine home portal

Combining modern amenities with a deep love and respect for its own history, Santa Fe has an appeal that’s as timeless as its Native American trails and as fresh as the wildflowers blooming in the desert mountains.


There are buildings and homes in Santa Fe dating back to 1610 and earlier like the Palace of the Governors. There are countless art, culture, and natural history museums like the New Mexico History Museum.


With a unique atmosphere, culture, food, art, breathtaking sunsets, and cherished history, Santa Fe is why they call New Mexico the Land of Enchantment. Step outside your home and you can drink in the spectacular views on all sides, as with this stylish main residence and guest house in Circle Drive Compound.


Santa Fe is…

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Broker Spotlight / HOME March 2017 article

“My experience and ability to listen allows me to help clients navigate the exciting trip of buying and selling real estate.”


Cav is excited about his real estate career and his recent move to Barker Realty | Christie’s International Real Estate. “After 17 years with another company, I decided it was time to take David Barker up on his invitation to join the Barker family,” Cav says. “He made me feel like a part of the team immediately, and his interest in me personally and professionally has made the transition easy and prosperous.”


After graduating from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in Economics, Cav lived for several years in Manhattan, New York until a friend from Maine called and asked if he wanted to drive to Santa Fe.…

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Broker Spotlight / HOME February 2017 article

“I believe in Joy in each and every day!”


Sherie’s philosophy in life, and in business, is ‘A Life Lived in Joy’. “Helping others with their major life transition in buying or selling a home, in a manner that creates the most positive outcome in the least stressful way, has proven to be very rewarding and has brought many people into my sphere who are now friends for life,” Sherie says.


A native New Mexican, Sherie is drawn to Santa Fe. “Santa Fe’s diverse culture allows many people to pursue their passions in life in a magnificent setting!” She was also drawn to the abundance of art, in all its forms, and the myriad of cultural activities our city offers.


Sherie’s love and compassion for people, and her connection to the community, are…

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Broker Spotlight / HOME January 2017 article“Real estate is unique, fulfilling and interesting… no two days in our profession are ever the same!”


Over the past 17 years, Gary Hall and Meleah Artley have thrived as a real estate team because they love it. “Every day is different,” Meleah says. “Solving problems successfully is a great source of gratification for us. Buying or selling a home is an exciting time in someone’s life — not only does it change their every day life, it is also a major financial decision. The service we provide makes such a difference in people’s lives and, in the process, enhances our own.”


Gary chimes in, “We really enjoy people. Everyone has a story and we love hearing about their backgrounds, their lives and their passions. People are fascinating! When you’re…

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Santa Fe, NM— The building known as 500 Market Station in the Santa Fe Railyards (which includes the REI store) cleared significant hurdles last week when the U.S. Bankruptcy Court ordered that the Railyard Brewing Company lease be terminated (see enclosed order). This ends a long period of uncertainty during which the ability to tenant the building was put into question.


The Bankruptcy Trustee (Craig Dill, of Craig Dill & Associates in Albuquerque) is now free to lease the “end cap” restaurant space, formerly occupied by the Flying Star Café, which consists of approximately 6,500 square feet. An additional 4,000 square feet of space next door is also available for lease.


As a part of the Bankruptcy Court order, the Railyard Brewing Company and…

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Did you see the cover and article in the September HOME Santa Fe Real Estate Guide? This estate is filled with a fascinating history.


Triple Adobe Estate built by treasured New Mexico builder William Lumpkins for prolific artist Eric Sloane. Sited on 18 acres of some of the very best views in Santa Fe, it includes an 8,800 sq ft main house plus a guesthouse, separate office building, and studio.


Visit this link for more information about Eric Sloane.


Eric Sloane / HOME September 2016 article

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