by Michael Umphrey on July 16, 2009
Upper Canyon Road – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico
The sky shines with an evening sun that turns the Sangre de Cristo (Blood of Christ) Mountains the color of watermelon. Tonia and I were married in the gardens of the Randall Davy Audubon Center at the end of Upper Canyon Road. 12 years later our son, Nick, became a camp councilor there. Fed by the snowmelt, three reservoirs serve as some of the city’s drinking water and spill into the Santa Fe River. Just 3 miles from the Santa Fe Plaza and bordering the Santa Fe National Forest is a 190 acre urban preserve run by the Nature Conservancy. 
Willow trees and cottonwoods, beaver and birds paint the landscape along the trailhead of the 20-mile Dale Ball Hiking Trail. A series of ponds and wetlands make this neighborhood first choice for our family’s regular hikes.
Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale On Upper Canyon Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Michael’s Bit of Real Estate
5 ways to speed up your sale:
1) Together we’ll set the right price. A correctly price home will always draw attention from buyers.
2) Get your house market-ready before you begin showing it so your family can get used to keeping your home clean and beautiful.
3) The more frequently your home is shown, the faster you will find buyer. Keep your home clean and staged so you can be ready to show your home on short notice.
4) Decide in advance what price and conditions you will find satisfactory.
5) Don’t refuse to lower your asking price. Consult with me to keep your home priced realistically.
My Business To Business Referral
Each week I present to you an excellent business. Let me introduce Dr. Mark Seredowych. He is a general practitioner and has been our doctor for 10 years. His care and bedside manners are contagious and he is a person I can put my name to. Mark can be reached at 505.982.4276 and his address is 1650 Hospital Drive, Suite 200, Santa Fe, NM. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you. If you need me for anything feel free to call my cell at 505.470.4180
I’m looking forward to seeing you in the neighborhood.
Michael
by Michael Umphrey on May 21, 2009
The Summit – The Neighborhoods of Santa Fe, New Mexico
Hyde Park Road, a National Scenic Byway, connects downtown Santa Fe with a world -class ski basin at the top of the Santa Fe National Forest. The enclave of The Santa Fe Summit is located just five miles up that road from town. It is a gated community of high-end, luxury estates and most have spectacular views of sunsets, city lights, and Mt. Antonito in Colorado 100 miles to the west. The landscape offers tall pines and sweeping vistas. High mountain wildflowers abound. Adjacent to the unique Asian style mountain spa resort of 10,000 Waves, the scenery, forest and weather are reminiscent of the Japanese Alps. The vision of the developer draws the elite of the world to the neighborhood and I’d love to show it to you.
Be sure to take a look at Homes For Sale In The Summit, Santa Fe, New Mexico
Michael’s Bit of Real Estate
It used to be “Location, Location. Location”.
Today, it’s Financing, Financing, Financing”
In 2008, nobody wanted to do anything. In 2009, people are getting off the fence. The buyers are out there. For Americans, this unprecedented economy has been healthy for us in that better fundamentals are returning; people are saving and spending less. Banks are lending. There is so much liquidity today with 4 trillion dollars in money market accounts. It is my goal to become my client’s trusted advisor and I welcome you to call me with any questions or concerns.
My Business to Business Referral
Each week I present to you an outstanding business. Michelle Kirk is the owner and founder of Broken Beauties. It is the only fashion orthopedics company in the world and it’s on the Net. Your daily living needs are now delivered to your door. Broken Beauties will help you heal in comfort and style with items to make your recovery so much easier. Michelle is a good friend. I’ve known her for four years and she is a person I can put my name to. Michelle can be reached at 505.603.0764, Email: michelle@brokenbeauties.com and on the Web at http://www.brokenbeauties.com. Let her know I referred you and she will take extra special care of you. If you need something, please call me on my cell at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. Here’s wishing you a most splendid Memorial Day holiday,
Michael Umphrey
by Michael Umphrey on January 1, 2009
Lot 48, Bishop’s Lodge Hills
Price: $239,000
Savor the moments of the sky’s heart-stopping sunsets that turn the valley the color of amber. Bring your builder to this heavenly piece of earth called The Hills at Bishop’s Lodge. It’s just 7 minutes to Santa Fe. There are 200 acres of Open Space adjacent to the Santa Fe National Forest. Luxury home building sites at Lots 46 and 48 are also available. All the utilities are in and underground. Michael is happy to walk the lot with you.
