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How to Stay Active in Santa Fe

When you first make the move to Santa Fe, don’t beat yourself up for taking a week away from your exercise routine. Between acclimating to the elevation and unpacking and getting settled, it’s going to take a few extra days to get back into your routine. But we all know that one week off can quickly become two weeks, which can become three going on four, and then you’ve completely broken one of your healthiest habits. So take the time to recuperate, don’t push yourself any more than you need to, and as soon as you’re able, get outdoors to explore some of Santa Fe’s best destinations for staying active.

Biking Along Tesuque Canyon and Winsor Trail

USA Today lists Santa Fe as one of the nation’s top towns for mountain bike trails. It’s easy to…

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Broker Spotlight: Michael D’Alfonso

“I love showing off Santa Fe!”

Twenty eight years ago, Michael walked away from his corporate career and got in his car and started driving away from Chicago. “New Mexico had been hovering in my head and the minute I arrived in Santa Fe and hit the Paseo, I just knew I was home. There is truly no where else in this country that I would rather live,” Michael says passionately.

When he first moved to Santa Fe, Michael did what he dreamed of doing after college and became a struggling artist — dancing, training, performing, acting in small movie parts and commercials. “It was a lot of fun!”

Real estate was a natural transition for him, being a third generation Realtor, and Barker Realty became an ideal fit. “Because of my love for…

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Which Santa Fe Neighborhood Should You Live In? Take Our Quiz

For baby boomers looking to downsize as well as first-time homebuyers in their 20s and 30s, Santa Fe homes are hot and getting hotter. Many active baby boomers are gravitating to homes located within city limits. These buyers prioritize walkable neighborhoods close to restaurants, shopping, and recreational activities.

Homebuyers in their 20s and 30s are searching for homes where they can put down roots and find plenty of space for sports gear and a car or two. Whatever stage of life you’re in, Santa Fe offers a mix of arts, culture, and history set against a backdrop of spectacular mountain and high desert vistas.

Folks who already live here know that the nearest trailhead, farmers’ market, or arts festival can be minutes from the front…

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Top 6 Reasons to Move to Santa Fe

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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Santa Fe: Your Guide to The City Different

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: Cav Merchant

“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: Sherie Stiver Zinn

“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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Barker Realty | Residential Market Report Q4 2016

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Broker Spotlight: Gary R. Hall & Meleah Artley

“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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Prominent Railyard Building Clears Hurdles

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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