With all the nation-wide media hype regarding the sub-prime mortgages and impending foreclosures, many people have FEAR about buying real estate. Our media forces us into this fear-based mentality so that many buyers have adopted a "let's wait and see" attitude. 2007 saw a definite slowdown in the real estate market in Taos and Angel Fire, New Mexico even though Taos, Red River and Angel Fire are vacation and retirement destinations and are not really affected by the same conditons as many parts of the country. However, 2008 looks extremely promising as people begin to come out of their shells and begin to see that there are real values out there. The selection is diverse from single family homes to a wide variety of condos and town homes. There are large and small lots available in both Taos and Angel Fire, whether you are looking for a ski in/out lot at the Angel Fire Resort or a ski in/out condo at the Taos Ski Valley, an excellent selection awaits you. If privacy, seclusion and a larger parcel size is what you are looking for, New Mexico Mountain Properties can find the parcel for you in two spectacular communities, Hidden Lake, featuring a 47 acre spring-fed lake stocked with trout, or in Taos Pines Ranch, conveniently located between Taos and Angel Fire and bordering Carson National Forest. In addition to a great selection of homes, land and condos on the market in both Taos and Angel Fire, sellers are more willing to negotiate on the price than they were in the boom years of 2005 and 2006 and are also more willing to make necessary repairs to make the sale. Many sellers are also willing to offer owner financing as an alternative with more flexibility than conventional financing. Interest rates are still low, but the projection is that they could rise substantially within the next 6 months. Prices on homes in Taos and homes in Angel Fire seem to have stabalized so now is the time to make that primary or vacation home purchase. Now is also the time to secure that perfect piece of land on which to build your retirement home. Selection is fabulous, interest rates are still low so don't hesitate any longer. For the best in real estate throughout the Enchanted Circle, give our knowledgeable agents at New Mexico Mountain Properties a call to assist you in finding the perfect home in Taos or land in Angel Fire TODAY! Check out all the listings in Taos and Angel Fire on our website under "property search" or contact us with your requirements and allow us to search for you. We are at your service.

Thinking of selling your home in Angel Fire, NM or your home in Taos, NM? Curb appeal should be your number one concern. Here are some tips to assist you in presenting your home in the best possible light. First impressions always count so make sure your front door is inviting. You may want to consider painting the entry door a bright color. Your Angel Fire condo will more sell more easily if you remember to clear the clutter. Whether you are selling an Angel Fire vacation home or your condo in the Taos Ski Valley the same basic rules apply. Keep it clean. Remove your family memorabilia so that the potential buyer can imagine your home as their home. Your home will have much more charm if the property is well maintained. Perhaps the potential buyer is looking for a nice patio to relax and watch one of the famed Taos sunsets or gaze at Wheeler Peak and the Angel Fire Ski Mountain from your newly stained deck. Investing in new carpet or a fresh coat of paint on the interior really increases the attraction. Making minor repairs to leaky faucets or broken closet door is also money well spent. Make sure your home is free of pet odor or other unappealing smells. Spread inviting scents throughout the home such as aromatic candles or potpourri. Finally, clear any objects from around your home and repair rickety stairways to ensure that the area is safe for people who are looking for their dream mountain home. For more tips on selling real esate in Taos or Angel Fire or for a FREE market analysis of your Taos home or Angel Fire property be sure to give us a call. We will be honored to serve you in buying or selling your New Mexico property.

Hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, shopping, dining and more await you in New Mexico's Enchanted Circle. We invite you to join us for some of these fabulous events held in Taos, Angel Fire, and Red River! And while you are here, allow us to show you around for the best in real estate in Taos and real estate in Angel Fire. We have well priced homes in Angel Fire and homes in Taos to fit every budget. We also have all price range condos in Angel Fire as well as condos in the Taos Ski Valley so don't hesitate to contact us for Taos real estate, for Red River real estate or for Angel Fire real estate. Discover what makes northern New Mexico so enchanting!

January 2008 1-6 **Winter College Break 11/12 Texas Wine Festival/Red River 19 USASA Slopestyle Competition/Angel Fire Resort 19 Ice Fishing Tournament/Eagle Nest 26 Leon Russell Concert/Red River 26 USASA Slalom & Giant Slalom Snowboard Race/Angel Fire Resort 26/27 Big Ol' Texas Weekend/Pat Green Concert/Angel Fire Resort 31 ** Mardi Gras Celebrations/Red River February 2008 1-5 ** Mardi Gras Celebrations/Angel Fire & Red River 2 USASA Halfpipe Competition/Angel Fire Resort 3 USASA Slopestyle Competition/Angel Fire Resort 16 No Drama Days with Twin Tip Nation/Angel Fire Resort 17 Jeep Terrain Park Challenge/Angel Fire Resort 23 USASA Boarder X & Skier X Races/Angel Fire Resort 24 USASA Halfpipe Competition/Angel Fire Resort March 2008 1 USASA "Jedi Challenge" Boarder X & Skier X Races/Angel Fire Resort 8-19 Beach Week Spring Break/Red River 15/16 **Fiesta del Sol Spring Break Weekend/Angel Fire Resort May 2008 3 Cinco de Mayo Celebrations/Angel Fire 16/17 Run for the Wall/Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park/Angel Fire 23-26 ** Memorial Weekend Celebrations: . Angel Fire – Vietnam Veterans Memorial State Park Ceremonies, Black Tie, Leather & Lace Ball, Angel's Choice Kansas City BBQ Championship, Chile Challenge Mountain Bike Race & Living History EncampmenT. Red River - 26th Annual Memorial Day Motorcycle Rally. Cimarron - Spring Art Walk June 2008 6-8 13th Annual Red River Classic Car Show/Red River 13-15 Mule Days/Cimarron 14-15 5th Annual Fine Art & Wine Festival/Red River 19-21 Short Grass Festival/Cimarron July 2008 1-6 **4th of July Festivities: Cimarron - Maverick Club Rodeo, Dances and Events Eagle Nest –July 4 Parade, Annual Fireman's BBQ & Fireworks over EN Lake Angel Fire –3rd Annual AF Balloon Rally & Summer Festival, Movies Under the Stars Red River – 67th Annual 4th of July Parade 5-28 Angel Fire Mountain Theatre Performances/Angel Fire 12-13 26th Annual ArtsFest/Angel Fire 18-20 Angel Fire Balloon Rally/Angel Fire 19-20 9th Annual Quilt & Fabric Show/Angel Fire 26 Krewe of Haephaestus Beach Party/Angel Fire 26-27 High Country Arts Festival/Eagle Nest August 2008 15-31 Music From Angel Fire Performances/Angel Fire, Taos & Raton 30/31 Living History Encampment/Elizabethtown September 2008 1 Music From Angel Fire Performance/Las Vegas 1 Living History Encampment cont./Elizabethtown 6 31st Annual Enchanted Circle Century Tour/Red River 7 20th Annual Top of the World Bike Race/Red River 12-14 Days of 1895/Red River 19-21 Aspencade Arts & Crafts Festival and Raffle/Red River 20-28 FishFest in Eagle Nest/Eagle Nest October 2008 3-5 Oktoberfest/Red River December 2008 31 New Year's Eve Parties/Angel Fire, Cimarron, Eagle Nest & Red River

With everyone in the country adopting a "wait and see" attitude toward buying real estate due to the "subprime meltdown", there is an innovative lending product which may be perfect for the Taos Real Estate market. So if you are looking for land, a condo or a home home in Taos...wait no more!! Bankers are beginning to look at the "green mortgage" or "energy efficient mortgage". This type of mortgage allows a borrower to buy a slightly higher priced property than the maximum amount the lender is willing to finance because the purchase price inlcudes many energy efficient measures that could reduce the borrowers cost to operate the house. In such cases the lender might be willing to let the borrower take out a larger mortgage because the borrower can use energy savings to make a larger mortgage payment. Often times buyers can negotiate a better interest payment because the energy savings make the loan a safer bet. Some of the larger banks like Chase, Citigroup and Bank of America have taken the initiative to offer rebates or interest rate reductions. Banks are beginning to see buyers of energy efficient, sustainable houses as a better credit risk because they have more invested in their homes and consider green built homes easier to sell because of their relative scarcity. Energy efficient home in Taos are extremely popular. More and more people in Taos are building with "green" materials in new construction while others are making energy efficient changes to existing homes. If you are considering buying property in Taos, you may want to seriously consider a greenbuilt home. You may find you can purchase a higher priced home than you may have anticipated. For the best in real estate in Taos, contact our team of knowledgable agents to assist you in finding land in Taos to build that "greenbuilt" home or a home in Taos to fit your plan for sustainable living.