240Mora County Blogshttp://homes.point2.com/Blog/US/New-Mexico/Mora-County.aspxhttp://homes.point2.com/Images/Icons/807AAA359696B2CCC21BE5A099399412.jpghttp://homes.point2.com/2009-09-04T13:09:00-06:00Sellers Offer Overnight Trial Stays Luxury second-home communities are increasingly offering “try-before-you-buy” weekends to potential customers, including the opportunity to play a round of golf, use the dining facilities and other amenities ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/luxury-properties-ideas-for-a-down-market.aspx2009-09-04T13:09:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/luxury-properties-ideas-for-a-down-market.aspxMore Losses Predicted for Commercial Market Ranked among the biggest U.S. commercial real estate lenders by Moody's Investors Service, Capmark Financial Group Inc. recorded a $1.6 billion quarterly loss and hinted at a possible Chapter 11 bankruptcy ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/what-is-happening-with-commercial-properties.aspx2009-09-04T13:07:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/what-is-happening-with-commercial-properties.aspxHome Buyer Tax Credit Countdown Begins The first-time home buyers tax credit ends in 60 days. Is it possible to buy in the next two weeks and still close in time to collect it? Some professionals say yes. “It still can be done in six weeks," ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/first-time-home-buyers-incentive-time-clock.aspx2009-09-04T13:03:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/9/4/first-time-home-buyers-incentive-time-clock.aspxThis article came from Taos Lending Team. Good information I think. With all the hullabaloo about lower rates and bailout monies given to banks one would think there would be a higher percentage of closed and funded loans. Sadly the banks continue to hold ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/6/8/current-information-about-getting-loans.aspx2009-06-08T15:26:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/6/8/current-information-about-getting-loans.aspxNational pundits think that the Real Estate Market is near the bottom. It would be a great time to think about buying properties. Housing Analysts Predict the Bottom Is Near The bottom of the housing decline is near, predicted analysts and home builders ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/5/1/home-buying-or-investing.aspx2009-05-01T15:43:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/5/1/home-buying-or-investing.aspxArticle from Realtor Magazine: Tips for Buying and Selling Via E-Mail Buying property electronically — no matter how complex the deal — is becoming increasingly common. Legal and communication experts offer some advice to those who rely on ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/5/1/tips-for-buying-and-selling-via-email.aspx2009-05-01T15:39:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/5/1/tips-for-buying-and-selling-via-email.aspxInteresting, but not boggling. function UpdateTimeStamp(pdt) { var n = document.getElementById("udtD"); if(pdt != '' && n && window.DateTime) { var dt = new DateTime(); pdt = dt.T2D(pdt); if(dt.GetTZ(pdt)) {n.innerHTML = dt.D2S(pdt,((''.toLowerCase()=='false')?false:true));} ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/28/national-news-house-prices-tumble-but-not-to-record-extend.aspx2009-04-28T16:08:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/28/national-news-house-prices-tumble-but-not-to-record-extend.aspxThe free parking is gone: here is the article from the town. get your quarters ready! ) Parking Meter Program: Now that the Town of Taos two-hour free metered parking pilot program has been determined to be complete, attached is the proposed, revised parking ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/28/taos-parking.aspx2009-04-28T15:34:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/28/taos-parking.aspxNew information on loans. FHA Streamlines Get on the streamline train today! Get to the closing table in a few weeks. The FHA streamlines are closing fast and furious. This market continues to perform well. If you are looking for fast closing qualified ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/24/new-faster-paced-loans.aspx2009-04-24T12:38:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/24/new-faster-paced-loans.aspxOne of the hardest things a Buyer and/or Seller have to do is to IGNORE the opinions and advice about Real Estate from people who are not professionals in the market. Ask a Realtor for statistics about the current market and the current market value of ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/8/advice-to-buyers-and-sellers-about-price.aspx2009-04-08T16:44:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/8/advice-to-buyers-and-sellers-about-price.aspxPlease read this article: scary The rapid rise in home foreclosures has spawned a wave of 'rescue' scams that prey on vulnerable homeowners. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim. How it Works The pitch Foreclosure rescue firms use a variety ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/6/foreclosure-scam.aspx2009-04-06T16:25:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/6/foreclosure-scam.aspxWhere Housing is Headed We received an important indicator of where housing is headed last month, when new mortgage applications for home purchases and refinances suddenly surged as they hadn't in months. Applications for FHA loans to buy houses were ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/3/real-estate-where-housing-is-heading.aspx2009-04-03T11:24:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/3/real-estate-where-housing-is-heading.aspxThese are some hints about preparing you home for sales and what buyers might like. T hese days, tax credits and high housing inventory make it a buyers' market. If you're a seller, don't despair. There are a variety of renovations that can ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/3/taos-how-to-wow-buyers-for-your-home.aspx2009-04-03T11:20:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/3/taos-how-to-wow-buyers-for-your-home.aspxThese statistics show information about Residential Listings in different price ranges. There is a small section on land and commercial listings as well. If you have any questions about these, call me. Market Statistics for March 2009 Type of listing # ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-real-estate-market-statistics-for-february-2009.aspx2009-04-01T14:59:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-real-estate-market-statistics-for-february-2009.aspxThis should be great. If you are in town, go by to see some of the fabulous fiber arts. Woven connections: Artists from 'Beyond the Fringe' explore nontraditional use of fiber When reverence for artistic tradition meets raw passion, courageous ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-art-opening-april-3-2009.aspx2009-04-01T14:51:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-art-opening-april-3-2009.aspxAre you eligible? Your REALTOR ® Page Sullivan April 2009 Copyright 2009 Realty Times All Rights Reserved. --> Investor Report: Refinancings By Kenneth R. Harney Small-scale real estate investors got a pleasant surprise last week when Fannie Mae and ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-property-investors.aspx2009-04-01T10:55:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-property-investors.aspxDon't let a sluggish economy get you down. There are reasons to shop for personal items - including a new home. I recently saw an advertisement for a new car that said you could return the car in the first year if you lose your job. While there may ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-home-buying-in-the-current-market.aspx2009-04-01T10:52:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/4/1/taos-home-buying-in-the-current-market.aspxThere are not many foreclosures in Taos right now. The following article talks about national statistics. We really do have a lot to be thankful for here in Taos. Foreclosure starts and foreclosure sales of homes purchased with prime loans increased dramatically ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/31/foreclosures.aspx2009-03-31T15:36:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/31/foreclosures.aspxI am constantly amazed at how volitile spring weather is in Taos. Last week: one day temperatures of 68 sunny and divine; next day windy windy windy yet warm; Saturday beautiful and good skiing; Sunday blustery winds. Oh well, variety is the proverbial ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/31/springtime-yikes.aspx2009-03-31T15:28:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/31/springtime-yikes.aspxStatistics don't lie. According to a new survey from Move Inc, 23 percent of adults, many of them who would be first time buyers, want to purchase. This shows that there is demand among this sector, the report says. Of those who want to buy a property, ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/information-about-first-time-home-buyers.aspx2009-03-27T15:02:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/information-about-first-time-home-buyers.aspxI just read this and think it is worth reading especially with the up and down stock market. Investing in Land with a Self Directed Retirement Account Published on Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 2:52 PM Last Update: 19 hour(s) ago by Lou Jewell ALC Tags: 401 ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/land-investment-for-retirement-accounts.aspx2009-03-27T14:56:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/land-investment-for-retirement-accounts.aspxHere is a good article from the National Association of Realtors about Vacation Homes and Second Homes. Vacation Home Still Works For Some Topics: Interest Rates | Economy (U.S.) | Mortgages | Housing | Real Estate By: Shelley K. Schwartz, Special to CNBC.com ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/taos-vacation-homes.aspx2009-03-27T13:31:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/27/taos-vacation-homes.aspxI skied this weekend in Taos Ski Valley and the conditions just can't be beat. Even though it is the start of Spring Break for many High Schools and Colleges, the slopes were not crowded. The main reason for this is that TSV limits the number of tickets ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/16/skiing-taos-spring-break.aspx2009-03-16T12:16:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/16/skiing-taos-spring-break.aspxReceived this information from Charter Bank and thought it was interesting. Forecast for the Week The middle of this week will be action packed with both scheduled economic reports and the Fed's next regularly scheduled meeting, including their policy ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/16/financial-forecast-for-week-of-3-16-2009.aspx2009-03-16T12:13:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/3/16/financial-forecast-for-week-of-3-16-2009.aspxThere is a great show of photographs hanging at the Taos Inn. Cathy Connelly from the Town of Taos has sent an email describing the show. Please see information below: Now until February 15, 2009 Journey: Images from a Lifetime of Travel Douglas Smith, ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/1/20/taos-inn-photographs.aspx2009-01-20T16:10:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/1/20/taos-inn-photographs.aspxI just read a really good article about winners and losers in the housing slump. The information comes from a book by David Crook (nice name, huh) entitled "Make the most of Your Biggest Asset in any Market". Mr Crook explains that if you bought ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/1/20/taos-housing-slump-the-good-news.aspx2009-01-20T14:50:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2009/1/20/taos-housing-slump-the-good-news.aspxIf you have always wanted a vacation home in Taos SKi Valley, now is the time to consider looking at properties. The first big snow has fallen, yet the SKi Valley will not open until Thanksgiving at the earliest. Sellers seem to be really negotiable right ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/11/12/taos-ski-valley-vacation-homes.aspx2008-11-12T12:21:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/11/12/taos-ski-valley-vacation-homes.aspxSellers will take as big a hit on ther credit by going through foreclosure , giving the lender a deed in lieu of foreclosure. or doing a short sal Both short sale and foreclosure affect your FICO score up to 200 to 300 points. One difference will be that ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/23/taos-how-is-seller-s-credit-affected-by-a-short-sale.aspx2008-10-23T10:49:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/23/taos-how-is-seller-s-credit-affected-by-a-short-sale.aspx10/23/08: The first real feel of winter is in the air. As usual the sky is blue and the sun is beaming. The Aspens are changing colors rapidly and there was frost on windshields this morning. Time to get in shape for ski/snowboard season.http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/23/taos-winter-is-coming.aspx2008-10-23T10:32:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/23/taos-winter-is-coming.aspxThe current market is ripe for investors and buyers. There are so many properties for sale here and many sellers are negotiable. This is the best buyers market I have seen in Taos. There are approximately 1000 residential listing, 1100 land listing and ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/22/taos-real-estate-market.aspx2008-10-22T14:44:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/22/taos-real-estate-market.aspxTaos Fall Arts Festival ends today. It has been in existance for 34 years. There are three venues: Taos Invites Taos, Taos Open, and Living Masters Exhibition. Visitors from all over the world come to enjoy the artistic inspiration of Taos County Artists. ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/13/taos-fall-arts-festival.aspx2008-10-13T16:48:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/13/taos-fall-arts-festival.aspxTaos County has always been a place for innovative building and creative homes. The "earthships" which were designed by Mike Reynolds were some of the first passive solar homes built to take advantage of the 300 plus days of sunshine in Taos ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/10/solar-heated-earth-sheltered-homes.aspx2008-10-10T12:56:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/10/solar-heated-earth-sheltered-homes.aspxTaos Ski Valley is scheduled to open for skiing and snowboarding on November 27, 2008. There are all kinds of changes going on in the Ski Valley. A new beginners area is being created and plans for an expanded terrain park are in the works. A new trail ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/10/taos-new-mexico-ski-resort.aspx2008-10-10T12:46:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/10/10/taos-new-mexico-ski-resort.aspx62% of land in Taos County New Mexico is public land. That means that 62% of the land is either National Forest or Bureau of land Management. That's a lot of open space and there are some wonderful spots to mountain bike. The South Boundary Trail includes ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/mountain-biking-in-taos-new-mexico.aspx2008-09-29T16:25:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/mountain-biking-in-taos-new-mexico.aspxThe Rio Grande River runs right through the heart of Taos County and the River Rafting is fabulous here. There are two local raft trips from which to choose: one is the "Box" and the other is the "Race Course". The Box trip is a 17 ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/river-rafting-in-taos-new-mexico.aspx2008-09-29T16:13:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/river-rafting-in-taos-new-mexico.aspxRafting the Rio Grande RiverThe Rio Grande River runs right through the heart of Taos County and the River Rafting is fabulous here. There are two local raft trips from which to choose: one is the "Box" and the other is the "Race Course". The Box trip is a 17 ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/river-rafting-in-taos.aspx2008-09-29T16:13:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/9/29/river-rafting-in-taos.aspxRafting the Rio Grande RiverTaos , New Mexico Market Statistics May 01, 2008 – May 31, 2008 Type of listing Active listings New on market last mo. Pend- ing sales Sold/ past month Sold/ past year Sold Avg. DOM Inventory ALL RESIDENTIAL 953 105 49 27 490 302 1.9 years 200,000 ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/6/6/market-statistics-for-may-2008.aspx2008-06-06T11:22:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/6/6/market-statistics-for-may-2008.aspxThe following are real estate sales statistics for Canon and Canon Foothhills for single family residences. Homes actively on the market: 13 Average price: $754,838.00 Average days on the market: 248 Homes sold this year in this area: 2 Average sale price: ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/5/1/taos-nm-neighborhood-statistics-for-canon-and-canon-foothills.aspx2008-05-01T13:38:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/5/1/taos-nm-neighborhood-statistics-for-canon-and-canon-foothills.aspxThis is a great opportunity for us to send something fun for our troops overseas. It would be great if you participated. For specific information see information below: Join in our effortsTreats for Troops The Taos County 4-H Council would like to Treat ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/30/taos-new-mexico-please-participate-in-this-gift-giving-for-our-troops.aspx2008-04-30T15:19:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/30/taos-new-mexico-please-participate-in-this-gift-giving-for-our-troops.aspxI found this interesting and helpful. Hope you enjoy it. These days, a clean credit record isn't just important if you're shopping for a loan: It could even affect your career. Potential employers, landlords and insurers routinely examine credit ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/30/taos-good-article-about-reparing-your-credit.aspx2008-04-30T14:56:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/30/taos-good-article-about-reparing-your-credit.aspxI just read a funny article by Paul Pastore who is a Realtor and a writer for Real Estate journals. He makes an analogy about sellers chasing the real estate market the same way dogs chase a car: in other words they never catch it. He also poses the questions ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/21/taos-new-mexico-sellers-don-t-chase-the-market.aspx2008-04-21T15:56:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/21/taos-new-mexico-sellers-don-t-chase-the-market.aspxThe real estate market has slowed across the country. This is not news Homes are still selling- How and Why? The Top percentage principle states that only a certain number of percentage of homes will sell each month within a specific neighborhood. A house ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/21/taos-sellers-the-top-percentage-principle-of-real-estate-sales.aspx2008-04-21T13:14:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/21/taos-sellers-the-top-percentage-principle-of-real-estate-sales.aspxIsn't this a great idea! Celebrate TV Turnoff Week -- Taos Youth & Family Center will host a two-day event filled with activities and games in conjunction with TV-Turnoff Week. This two-day event will take place on Tuesday, April 22nd and Wednesday, ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-turn-off-your-t-v.aspx2008-04-15T17:20:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-turn-off-your-t-v.aspxThese statistics are for single family homes in the Vista Linda neighborhood. Actively on the market:19 homes on the market. The average price for these homes is:$453,084.00. The average days on the market are 303. The number of single family homes sold ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-for-vista-linda.aspx2008-04-15T16:39:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-for-vista-linda.aspxUnderstanding how much you can afford is one of the most important steps in home buying. Depending on your individual situation, your budget can affect everything from the neighborhood where you look, to the size of the house and, even what type of financing ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-new-mexico-how-much-can-you-afford-when-buying-a-home.aspx2008-04-15T16:26:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/15/taos-new-mexico-how-much-can-you-afford-when-buying-a-home.aspxTaos is filled with talented and artistic people. Our HIgh School has produced many talented artists. Please note the following request for young artists to submit original art work. UDALL: DEADLINE FOR CONGRESSIONAL ART COMPETITION APPROACHING Santa Fe, ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/12/taos-call-for-student-art-work.aspx2008-04-12T13:43:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/12/taos-call-for-student-art-work.aspxThere are currently 18 active single family listings in the Weimer neighborhood. The average price for these homes is $527,528.00 and the average number of days they have been on the market is 277. Three homes have sold since January 1, 2008 in this neighborhood. ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/11/taos-new-mexico-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-for-weimer.aspx2008-04-11T16:40:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/11/taos-new-mexico-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-for-weimer.aspxA lot of new houses in Taos are constructed with building materials that are not so well known in other parts of the country. I thought it would be helpful to describe some of these materials. Adobe: Brick made of mud, sand and straw are stacked like regular ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/11/taos-building-trends.aspx2008-04-11T12:38:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/11/taos-building-trends.aspxA farmer (or any land owner) in Taos County can make a charitable contribution of a conservation easement to Taos Land Trust, still use or sell the land and still get a state income tax credit of up to $250,000. There are some restrictions on development ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/10/taos-green-belt-tax-incentives.aspx2008-04-10T12:24:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/10/taos-green-belt-tax-incentives.aspxThe following are statistics for single family homes in the Upper Colonias area of Taos. Active on market: 15 homes on the market Average list price of these 15 homes: $582,700 Average days on the market to date: 322 Sold from January 1, 2008 through April ...http://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/10/taos-new-mexico-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-upper-colonias.aspx2008-04-10T11:27:00-06:00Page Sullivanhttp://www.taoshomepage.com/blogs/page_sullivan/archive/2008/4/10/taos-new-mexico-neighborhood-real-estate-statistics-upper-colonias.aspx