Downtown – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico 

Through 2010 the city is celebrating its 400^th anniversary and we’re in the mood to party. My office is in the neighborhood of downtown Santa Fe.  I’m looking out my window at the Santa Fe River and the awe- inspiring Sangre de Cristo Mountain range beyond.  The Plaza is three blocks away.  I’m surrounded by world- class restaurants all of which have been given the highest ratings in Conde Naste, Bon Appétit, Travel & Leisure and many others.  The Lensic Performing Arts Theater, The New Mexico Museum of Art, the Georgia O’Keefe Museum, and the Institute for American Indian Arts are all downtown.   This weekend we celebrate Independence Day with the 33^rd annual Pancakes on the Plaza party, hosted by United Way.  The average high temperature for Santa Fe in July is 82 degrees and New Mexico is called The Land of Enchantment for good reason. I’ll try to save you some pancakes. 

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Michael’s Bit of Real Estate

I currently have over 10.5 million dollars worth of residential  homes pending and due to close in August. Many residents here make Santa Fe their second home.  I’ll be sending the latest local market data to my buyers and sellers on July 11 which will show why I am urging my clients and customers who want to make Santa Fe their home to take advantage of the low interest rates and the large selection of homes from which to choose.  I’ll find you the house that you want for the price that you want.  If you’d like to receive the report please give me a call at 505.470.4180 I am encouraging you to take the next step. You can thank me later. 

My Business to Business Referral

Each week I present to you an outstanding business.  Let me introduce to you Randy Moya, of WIN Home Inspection.  Randy not only performs an excellent home inspection, he also performs pre-listing inspections designed to help sell your home with less fear of the buyer’s inspection.  Pre-listing inspections now includes a 120 day warranty for the seller.  WIN Home Inspection has been in business for over 9 years and they have performed over 3000 inspections.  Randy’s number is 505.466.7243, his e-mail is www.wini.com/santafe and on the Web at www.wini.com.  Randy is a person I can put my name to.  Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you. If you need anything, please give me a call at 505.470.4180, or send e-mail an e-mail at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. 

 Happy 4^th with wishes for your continued success,

Michael Umphrey

Hondo Hills, The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico

Located in the high desert that is Santa Fe, The Hondo Hills corridor is just a five minute drive south of town and is home to horse lovers from around the world.  Most homeowners live on sites no less than 5 acres and have access to miles of the old ranch lands that are still a part of our history.   The Arroyo Hondo Pueblo is an archaeological site founded in 1300 AD.  The Old Pecos Trail (Route 66) and The Old Santa Fe Trail run directly through the area as do well – preserved wagon ruts.  The diverse and beautiful landscape contains protected wetlands and Ponderosa Pine and can be a wonderland if you explore on foot or on horseback.  The spectacular views are of outrageous sunsets, the Turquoise hills, the Ortiz, The Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the lights of Albuquerque beyond the Sandias. Homes vary from more modest to luxury contemporary ranchettes.  Harry’s Roadhouse is a very popular restaurant and Bobcat Bite Restaurant was just voted Best Burger in America by Bon Appetit magazine. 

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Michael’s Bit of Real Estate

“With these prices, you can’t say no!”  Some real estate brokers are reporting that 25 percent of their transactions are coming from foreign buyers, up from previous estimates of 10 percent.  Foreign buyers not only infuse money into our economy, they strengthen and stabilize home prices.  Speaking of Texans, this Thursday, June 11^th, daily air service between Dallas and Santa Fe begins on American Eagle. 

My Business to Business Referral

Each week I present to you an outstanding business.  Let me introduce to you Neal Frank, owner of Santa Fe Pens. Besides selling the most exquisite pens, they have an incredible array of fully restored vintage fountain pens, all of which are guaranteed authentic. I own four treasured pens from Neal’s store that help make the writing of my personal correspondence an anticipated daily event. Neal offers full service for all writing implements including repair and appraisal services.  Neal and Violet are internationally – renowned experts. Their showroom is located in Santa Fe in the Sambusco Market Center at 500 Montezuma Avenue.  Their number is 505.989.4742 and on the Web at  www.santafepens.com. Neal is a person I can put my name to. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you.  If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470.4180, or send me an Email at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. 

Continued success,

Michael Umphrey