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What is a Realtor? There’s an App for That
Who doesn’t love the latest smart phone app or cutting-edge software designed to ace the deal? You can spend hours searching, reviewing and downloading the newest apps, but the latest and greatest gizmo is not new at all. It has been in the toolbox all along, like a trusty Swiss Army knife,chock-full of the precise tools that are always at the ready, don’t need “charging,” and are never obsolete. This device is old school: the professional real estate agent with the right training, drive, and know-how to clinch the deal.
A great agent reads your vibe. A great real estate agent understands market timing. A great real estate agent reads the target area’s vibe, and knows it by heart. A great real estate agent handles all ancillary needs. Finally, and most importantly, a great real estate agent is in it for the long haul and will be there no matter what happens along the way.The agent who talks to you and learns what makes you tick is going to know your motivation in ways that no machine can.That ability drives the success of the entire transaction and is the ultimate indicator of whether or not the right deal is achieved. Sure an app can spew numbers,but what good is that without the sounding board that you need to weigh all the competing factors?
Humans aren’t herd animals, but let’s face it, there are some trends and tendencies that do infiltrate the marketplace, with resulting profound effects on the kinds of deals that are out there. A great agent understands economic issues, geopolitical landscape questions, and long-range planning. Sure an app might be able to tell you how many building permits have been pulled,or whether business license applications are up…but a great agent knows BEFORE some government worker has slogged through a pile of paperwork to type them into the “system.” Case-in-point: one neighborhood in downtown Santa Fe has two new antique shops, a custom guitar-making facility, and a jewelry shop…all preparing to open but not yet official. As the economic recovery continues, there will be waves of activity, or percolating hotspots and a great agent will not only know about these opportunities before anyone else, he will be able to integrate that information with your own personal information to achieve the perfect storm of a deal.
We all want to work and live in communities with great institutions,shopping,amenities, and so forth. But if you need to dig deeper, if you want to do more than scratch the surface, a great real estate agent will take you down a few strata to the real bedrock, and to depths that an “app” can’t take you to. A great real estate agent knows that we are in the together, for the long haul. Long after the deal closes, life changes will require the abilities of someone with a knowledge of YOU. Someone you can help you decide if you should you upgrade,downsize, buy your college kid some living quarters in a faraway state, or otherwise repurpose your real estate holdings to expand and contract along with changes in the economy. So don’t forget to upload the greatest app at your disposal: your Realtor.
Anthony Atwell, Associate Broker, ABR,CRS,ePRO,GREEN 505-670-2177
Serving you Santa Fe Real Estate and Santa Fe Style for 21 Years.
Sotheby’s International Realty
Sotheby’s Mission & Committment to You
Our Mission at Sotheby’s International Realty is to provide brokerage service in a manner that distinguishes us as the benchmark for excellence, and the undisputed market leader in Santa Fe.
Sotheby’s International Realty is comprised of the most qualified and experienced brokers in the Santa Fe, New Mexico marketplace.
Our commitment to our clientele:
- To offer a quality business environment of trust, responsibility and professionalism.
- To foster teamwork, innovation and accountability.
- To be affiliated with career-minded individuals who are deeply committed to delivering superior service and achieving exceptionally high productivity.
- To serve our diverse clientele and customer base with mutual respect and discretion.
- To demand the highest ethical standard from our brokers.
Anthony Atwell, Associate Broker, ABR,CRS,ePRO,GREEN 505-670-2177
Serving you Santa Fe Real Estate and Santa Fe Style for 21 Years.
Sotheby’s International Realty
Amazing Mortgage Rates
Amazing finance rates for the Santa Fe Home Buyer!
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ANASAZI MORTGAGE RATES FOR Primary Residence (purchase only) As of 01/30/2012
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| Mortgages to $417,000 (Conforming) | ||||
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w/ 1 Point |
APR |
w/ no Point |
APR |
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| 30-YR |
3.375% |
3.491% |
3.75% |
3.786% |
| 15-YR |
2.75% |
2.957% |
3.125% |
3.189% |
| Mortgages $417,001 – $1,500,000 ** | ||||
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w/ 1 Point |
APR |
w/ no Point |
APR |
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| 30-YR |
4.125% |
4.230% |
4.625% |
4.647% |
| 15-YR |
3.375% |
3.557% |
3.75% |
4.787% |
| ** 30-Yr from $417K to $600K @ 4.25% w/ 1.25% Point temporarily offered – APR – 4.38% | ||||
| 3/1 ARM – 30-YR | ||||
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w/ 1 Point |
APR |
w/ no Point |
APR |
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| Conforming |
2.125% |
4.213% |
2.625% |
4.553% |
| Jumbo |
2.375% |
4.272% |
3.00% |
4.782% |
| 5/1 ARM – 30-YR | ||||
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w/ 1 Point |
APR |
w/ no Point |
APR |
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| Conforming |
2.125% |
3.920% |
2.625% |
4.322% |
| Jumbo |
2.375% |
4.371% |
3.00% |
4.843% |
| 7/1 ARM – 30-YR | ||||
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w/ 1 Point |
APR |
w/ no Point |
APR |
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| Conforming |
2.50% |
4.050% |
3.125% |
4.532% |
| Jumbo |
2.75% |
4.457% |
3.25% |
4.870% |
| Mortgages in excess of $1,500,000, other ARM Products & Interest Only programs are also available – Please call for Quotes. | ||||
Compliments of Ginger Bowe Sullivan, ANASAZI MORTGAGE
Phone: 505-995-8888, Toll-Free: 800-995-8888 (if calling outside Santa Fe)
ginger@anasazimortgage.com, www.anasazimortgage.com
Anthony Atwell, Associate Broker, ABR,CRS,ePRO,GREEN 505-670-2177
Serving you Santa Fe Real Estate and Santa Fe Style for 21 Years.
Sotheby’s International Realty
US Housing Starts Up 24%
THIS FACTOID HITS US RIGHT WHERE WE LIVE…everyone is affected by the housing market, and we finally all have something to smile about, courtesy of the latest US Housing Starts numbers. At first blush, the December report seemed disappointing, showing that numbers were down 4% for the month. However, starts overall are UP 24.9% from a year ago and December’s drop was all from multi-family starts, which is a very volatile month-to-month indicator. The most important indicator is single-family starts, and those were UP 4.4% for the month and UP 11.6% for the year. No wonder the National Association of Home Builders confidence index went to 25, its highest reading since 2007.
For those who still couldn’t put on a happy face, Friday’s data should have done the trick. Existing Home Sales were UP 5% in December, their third consecutive gain, to their highest level since January 2011. The inventory of existing homes is down 21% from last year and the months’ supply dropped to 6.2, the lowest level since April 2006. For all of 2011, sales of single-family homes, town homes, condos and co-ops rose 1.7%, to 4.26 million units.
This information is courtesy of Troy Lepisto at Prime Lending. Contact him at: tlepisto@primelending.com, 505-670-6399.
Anthony Atwell, Associate Broker, ABR,CRS,ePRO,GREEN 505-670-2177
Serving you Santa Fe Real Estate and Santa Fe Style for 21 Years.
Sotheby’s International Realty
12 Vallecito Road
Views, Views, Views! The unmistakable Western Jemez mountain range will seem like it belongs exclusively to you as you enjoy the nightly show-stopping sunsets.
This absolutely stunning custom-built home w/an attached guest house is situated on your own private 2.6 acre estate. Gorgeous travertine floors, w/marble inlay in the entry way, invite you into a spacious great room with floor-to- ceiling windows that showcase the breathtaking views.
This stellar design leads to the dining room with its curved granite galaxy seated bar that is perfect for entertaining. The gourmet kitchen boasts a butcher block island w/copper vegetable sink & a walk-in pantry & a large desk area perfect for any of your computing needs.
The study is outfitted with masterful French doors, built- in shelving & cabinets & hard wood floors. The master suite also has enormous views & an entrance onto a great portal complete w/ outdoor fireplace. A few steps off the master suite takes you to your exercise area, a large master bath w/ both a jetted tub & a separate shower. The master closet is a dream come true & connects to the laundry!
A conceptual stunner! This is THE house to see!
- 3 bedrooms
- 3 full baths
- Acreage: 2.62 acres (approx.)
- $885,000
- MLS ID: 201105491
- Agent Information Ann Brunson, Mobile: (505) 690-7885, Ed Schroeder,Mobile: (505) 690-1007
Anthony Atwell, Associate Broker, ABR,CRS,ePRO,GREEN 505-670-2177
Serving you Santa Fe Real Estate and Santa Fe Style for 21 Years.
Sotheby’s International Realty 505-982-6207
