Step through the doors of Kakawa Chocolate House and the smell of chocolate is thick, voluptuous, almost musky. The downtown shop is tiny –just one room with an alcove– but the charm is potent and engaging. A tiny kiva, Tibetan prayer flags and exhibits by local artists add color and warmth to the cosy rooms. […]
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Neighborhood Quick Sketch: South Capitol
Rail traffic and an expanding middle class fueled the development of South Capitol in the early twentieth century. A rich and appealing collection of single family homes, condos, and small compounds, South Capitol charms with its architectural diversity. Craftsman bungalows intermingle with Pueblo Revivals, Victorians and Territorials. Construction materials run the Santa Fe gamut: adobe, […]
Casa Solana Remodel, Santa Fe NM
Kitchen remodel at our listing at 133 Sombrio in Casa Solana, Santa Fe, NM. After helping our seller remodel his kitchen, two days later, we received two offers over our asking price! Currently the home is scheduled to close at the end of Feb, 2010. Want to Know What It Takes to Sell a Home […]
Thriving Arts = Thriving Cities: Towards a Santa Fe + Albuquerque Arts Link
Great cities are defined by great art. We acknowledge the fact, profit from the spirit, but don’t necessarily involve ourselves with feeding our city’s vital arts character. Blessedly, in New Mexico, many do. Last week, I took part in #abqtalk: a Twitter Talk show moderated by William C. Reichard, multi-talented communications pro and author of the […]
Selling Your Santa Fe Home in a Buyer’s Market
Abundant inventory is described as a buyer’s market: great if you’re a buyer, but what if you’re a seller? The tough news is that the value and appeal of your home will be measured against a greater number of homes than in a neutral or seller’s market. You’ve got competition and potentially lots of it. […]