Living in Santa Fe Blog

Broker Spotlight: Aviva Schear

“My approach is based on candid conversations, responsiveness and pure honesty.”

Aviva enjoyed idyllic teenage years living on the Bonanza Creek Movie Ranch. “I moved here with my family in 1994 from Nashville, Tennessee, where I lived on a farm. It was fantastic! I had the opportunity to do a lot of extra work on several movies and met many incredible actors. Living on a 17,000-acre ranch was a great learning and growing experience, riding horses every day after school and embracing the country life. Being so close to Santa Fe provided a nice balance.”

Her first career was in fine dining in Santa Fe — she managed Osteria when it first opened in 1998 and continued for the next 14 years before moving on to the highest level of serving at El…

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2020 Q1 Market Report

Our Country and our World were not prepared for the challenges we now face. Circumstances change quickly as this unseen enemy passes through and the personal tragedies and economic hardships will be life-changing. Thus far, Santa Fe and New Mexico appear to have avoided the brunt of this and with safe practices, we can only hope that will continue. Not surprisingly, we are seeing many more of our transactions take place with local Santa Feans. And the pace of our transactions, while evidencing some slowdown, has shown remarkable resilience. We believe the residential real estate market will come through this strongly and serve as the backbone for economic recovery on the other side.

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Art and Nature in Santa Fe Meet in Santa Fe

Santa Fe is one of the premier art centers of the world, a place where Native American and Hispanic traditions combine with contemporary perspectives to create a unique artistic landscape. Santa Fe art reflects and celebrates nature, from the clay and pigments of southwestern pottery to the open-air setting of the Santa Fe Opera.

We love that our city is home to more than 200 art galleries and 12+ museums. But when we think of Santa Fe and art—we see and feel the impact of the visual arts plus music, dance, and theater. Living here gives you a 360-degree view not only of spectacular scenery, but an ever-changing parade of art markets, gallery exhibitions, and cultural events.

In this post, we’re…

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Broker Spotlight: Joseph Martinez

“There hasn’t been any other place I’ve wanted to live”

Joseph’s ties to Santa Fe parallel those of Barker Realty, with long local family history and an entire life lived in our charming city. “I was born and raised in Santa Fe, in the South Capitol area, and honestly there hasn’t been any other place I’ve wanted to live,” Joseph says. “To me, a town is a living thing — it grows, changes, evolves, and reflects those things that are important to us. I still feel very connected to Santa Fe and I believe it’s held on to those aspects that make it a ‘City Different.’

My wife Laura was also born and raised in Santa Fe. When we get together with family and friends and the conversation turns toward ‘the good old days,’ a lot of the important things…

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Leader Spotlight: Gabrielle Vigil & Kyle Klain

“As our company grows and develops, so does our leadership team.” – David A. Barker, CEO / Qualifying Broker

Barker Realty’s strong standing in our community for over 50 years has resulted from a deep commitment to integrity and service. In 2016, David and Lisa Barker had the foresight to recognize an opportunity to improve various aspects of the company. Their decision was to form a Management Team utilizing the strengths and talents of Robert Romero, Kyle Klain and Gabrielle Vigil. “Yes, Gabs and I look very young and yes, we are highly involved in the management of the brokerage,” Kyle laughs. David joins in and teases he’s been licensed since before Kyle and Gabs were even born.

Q: How did you…

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Santa Fe: A Top City for Telecommuting

It’s not just us saying it—several reports have shown that Santa Fe is one of the country’s top cities for telecommuting. Especially for homebuyers looking for homes in Santa Fe, we’ve gathered some reports, statistics, and rankings that highlight Santa Fe as a telecommuter magnet. Psst—our brokers can help you find the right home for telecommuting, whether you’re looking for neighborhoods with good internet access or close to a co-working space.

Santa Fe Ranks #3 in the Country for Home-Based Workers

One report that caught our notice is from the most recent U.S. Census in 2010. Home-Based Workers in the United States: 2010 ranked Santa Fe as #3 on the list of metropolitan regions with the most…

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Trading Up to a Larger Home in Santa Fe

Trading up to a larger home in Santa Fe is a smart move in many ways. If you and your family live here now, you already know and appreciate our area. You know about the unparalleled recreational opportunities, the outdoor-oriented climate, the unique cultural offerings for families, and the authentic Southwestern cuisine.

If you’re considering moving to Santa Fe, no doubt you’ve done your research. And if you need help learning about The City Different, we’re a Santa Fe-grown real estate brokerage with deep roots in the community.

Plus, we’ve created resources for the Santa Fe homebuyer, like our Santa Fe New Resident’s Guide and our Millennial’s Guide to Santa Fe. For the trading-up…

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Broker Spotlight: Renata Law

“I am so enchanted with the life I have in Santa Fe!”

Renata’s exuberance for life and her grateful spirit are evident from the moment you meet. Her tricultural heritage of Spanish, Lebanese and Italian instilled in her a deep appreciation for family. She grew up in Sao Paulo, Brazil and was taught a very strong work ethic from her father whose career was in corporate advertising and marketing.

Following her deep desire to learn English, Renata left Brazil when she was 18 and moved to Telluride to live with family friends for an immersive experience. “Life outside of Brazil was so amazing to me,” Renata exclaims. “I had never seen snow before, and the rugged mountains took my breath away. And the quiet! Having lived my entire life in a noisy city,…

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Five Books to Help You Downsize to a Smaller Home

With Americans living longer than past generations, many baby boomers face longer, healthier retirements along with all the decisions that go with navigating a new chapter in life’s journey.

One of those decisions may be the choice to downsize to a smaller home.

It may sound simple. Sell the family home where you raised your kids and move to a smaller home. According to the 2017 National Association of REALTORS® Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends Report, it’s a goal shared by many home sellers 61 years and old who downsize to a smaller and lower-priced home. Embracing the decision to downsize and actually doing it are two different things, however. And making the decision to downsize in…

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Seven Benefits of Telecommuting in Santa Fe

New Mexico is all about breathing room. We like to live and work at our own pace out here, so it’s no wonder 4.7% of our workforce likes to get the job done from the comfort of their own home (or wherever else the mood takes them). There are quite a few benefits to telecommuting, and we’ve got the stats to prove it.

Need help finding a Santa Fe home for telecommuting? Contact one of our agents to get started. We know Santa Fe neighborhoods and can help you find the perfect home for your needs.

1. Increased Productivity

The assumption tends to be that, if left to their own devices, employees will simply lounge around the house watching TV and never get anything done without the rigid structure…

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