Angel Fire real estate purchases are increasing as the spring selling season gets underway. Folks are out looking and buying, taking advantage of low interest rates.

Second home sales are brisk in the New Mexico Mountain Properties office, and land sales are picking up, too, after a long hiatus.

Finding a new home can be stress-free if you follow some common sense guidelines:

1) Work with a Realtor! New Mexico Mountain Properties has offices in Taos and Angel Fire. We know these markets; our agents have lived and worked in these areas for 15+ years. Many of our clients see our listings on Trulia, Zillow and other real estate websites and contact us for more information. They may like a house or a piece of land, but buyers know they must rely on our knowledge of the areas to ascertain whether or not they will be a good fit for their needs.

2) Before you look at any property, do some research. Determine which features you want in a home, condo or piece of vacant land. You may want several bedrooms, baths, room for guests, or your new homesite may be best in the trees or on the mesa with 360-degree views.

3) If you will need a mortgage, dig up all your financial records. Mortgaging takes a bit longer today, sometimes up to 60 days for a typical closing. Get a pre-qualification letter for a loan in your price range.

4) When do you want to move? Have you sold your current property? Or when is your lease coming up?

5) Get real. If you're naturally super picky about your dream property, don't be too narrow minded about the possibilities. Remember, you're choosing a different path than the one you're on; be open to new possibilities via your new home purchase.

Remember, a new move is a new adventure. Angel Fire is chock-full of people from all over the world. Many of us came here to escape the rat race, to embark on a new life plan.

Adventure and new beginnings are part of what we Realtors at New Mexico Mountain Properties sell. We would love to help you make your new dream come true, and make your new dream home in Angel Fire materialize just the way you want it to.

Homes, land, condos, or that fabulous adobe casita are here waiting for you.

All best,

Katheryn Pate, Associate Broker, New Mexico Mountain Properties: 575-770-5023