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.

Real estate industry professionals have predicted 2008 to be a "best year" to buy! Interest rates remain low, falling again below 6% last week, and inventories are strong giving buyers a good choice. In 2003, Angel Fire was one of five North American ski towns highlighted in Smart Money Magazine as an ideal place in which to invest in real estate. Located at 8,500 feet in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Angel Fire is a little piece of heaven abundant with outdoor activities. So if you are a looking for a vacation home in Angel Fire or land in Angel Fire, New Mexico Mountain Properties is ready to assist you. Check out our website www.HighMountainProperty.com for a more comprehensive look at the unique homes, land, and ranches in Angel Fire and the Moreno Valley. Make 2008 your "Best Year" To Buy!

Angel Fire – An Enchanted Resort!

Located in the Sangre de Cristo Mountain range, Angel Fire offers a year-round escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Imagine world-class skiing and boarding, a championship golf course and miles of pristine biking and hiking paths just steps away from your front door! The average temperature range of 70-78 in the summer makes it ideal for golfing, fly fishing, biking, hiking, bird watching, and 4 wheeling. Snow falls from late October through April, averaging 22 inches a month, opening up skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snow shoeing. Angel Fire hosts a world class Chamber Music Festival every summer, along with a Balloon festival, Mountain Man Rendezvous, Mountain Theatre stage plays, and Missoula Children's Theatre. Come and see for yourself what Angel Fire is all about...you won't be disappointed!

Whether you are looking for a home or property to build your dream home, New Mexico Mountain Properties is here to assist you in all of your real estate needs. We specialize in land, ranches and unique homes within Angel Fire, Taos and Red River. We would love to show you The Taos Pines Ranch Subdivision offering 10 acres parcels with stunning views of the Angel Fire Ski Mountain and Wheeler Peak (the largest mountain in New Mexico) starting at $275,000. For those who want seclusion, water, and mountains, The Hidden Lake Subdivision has 10 acre parcels starting at $110,000. Whether you seek a cabin, a mountain chalet or a spectacular home such as "Castillo de la Mariposas" (Castle of the Butterflies), we can help you! Check out our website, www.HighMountainProperty.com for a more complete look at all the property available!

Taos Ski Valley opened December 14 with 70" of snow! The skiing was FANTASTIC... best I've ever seen this time of year. An important announcement was made which will likely have a favorable effect on the local economy here in Taos: Taos Ski Valley will be open to snowboarders beginning March 19, 2008!! (for more info log on www.ridetaos.org )

This could have a positive impact on the local real estate market as well. Many people who consider buying second homes near a ski resort have by-passed Taos because family members and friends prefer to snowboard. This will no longer be an issue!

I expect to see more buyers interested in Taos Ski Valley property when the word gets out. So...if you were considering buying property in Taos but decided not to because of the ban on snowboarding, NOW may be your chance. There are some fabulous deals to be had right now in the Taos real estate market. There is a wide selection of homes in Taos, condos in Taos and condos in the Taos Ski Valley, as well as spectacular Taos land for sale.

This may also prove to increase the value of your Taos property. So, if you are considering putting your Taos home, Taos land, or Taos condo on the market, NOW may be the time!

Contact us TODAY for the best in real estate in Taos and throughout the Enchanted Circle.

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

A 1031 exchange may be a great investment tool for deferring capital gains tax when investing in property in Taos or land in Angel Fire. Are you looking for a way to justify a vacation home in Angel Fire or a second home in Taos? In order to qualify for a 1031 exchange for mountain vacation homes or lakefront properties it is important that the taxpayer show the primary purpose of his or her property is investment. Personal use should be limited (not to exceed 14 days or 10% of the number of days the property was rented at fair market value). Angel Fire homes and vacation properties in Taos are great rental properties. Taos Ski Valley is world renowned and Angel Fire Ski Resort has gained a reputation as a family destination. Both Angel Fire and Taos are popular tourist sites during the summer months making them prime candidates for rental properties. You would need to rent the property at least two years before doing a 1031 exchange and the taxpayer should not use the home the year before or after the exchange. Of course you would want to consult your tax advisors to determine whether a 1031-Exchange may be right for your real estate needs in Angel Fire or for your vacation home in Taos. For the best in real estate in Taos and Angel Fire, contact our team of knowledgeable agents to assist you in finding that second home or vacation home!

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.

At a recent National Assosciation of Realtors conference, the NAR chief economist, Lawrence Yun stated that 2008 will be a year of opportnity for serious buyers. He further stated that "the roulette economy" of 2007 which was fueled by subprime greed and the general fear thrusted upon buyers by the media, is almost over.

When looking at Taos and Angel Fire New Mexico real estate, buyers should keep in mind that although real estate prices in other markets are dropping, prices or homes and land in Taos and Angel Fire are staying constant. Over the past several years, there has been a steady appreciation since Taos and Angel Fire are destinations for people looking for retirement property or for vacation and second homes. We may see prices level off and a few sellers lower prices for a quick sale which makes this an excellent time to buy before the market turns upward again.

With mortgage rates still low, now is also the time to refiance to get a lower rate of interest, switch from an adjustable to a fixed rate, or tap into your home equity.

For the best in Taos and Angel Fire real estate, contact our team of professional real estate agents. There are some great deals presently available for homes in Taos and Angel Fire. Sellers would rather take less now in the off season than wait for the market to turn or for the next spring selling season.

New Mexico Mountain Properties is pleased to announce the opening of a Fire Substation at the base of Taos Pines Ranch, a community of 10-20 acre parcels with a pristine alpine setting.

Located just 20 miles from historic Taos, New Mexico and 5 miles from Angel Fire,New Mexico. Taos Pines Ranch offers privacy, seclusion, and awesome natural beauty yet is minutes from the amenities of the resort towns of Taos, NM and Angel Fire, NM.

Taos Pines Ranch is part of the Firewise Communities/USA which is " a project of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's Wildland/Urban Interface Working Team and is the newest element of the Fire program. It provides citizens with the knowledge necessary to maintain an acceptable level of fire readiness, while ensuring firefighters that they can use equipment more efficiently during wild land fire emergency. The program draws on a community's spirit, its resolve, and its willingness to take responsibility for its ignition potential."

Contact us today for available land in Taos, New Mexico or land in Angel Fire, New Mexico or for fine homes in Taos or homes in Angel Fire. We bring you the Best in Taos Real Estate and Angel Fire Real Estate.