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Existing Homeowner Education

Canales in Santa Fe: What They Are and Why Maintenance Protects Your Home

What are canales on Santa Fe adobe homes? Lori Montoya explains how these traditional roof drains work, why maintenance matters, and what buyers and…

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Seller Education

What Santa Fe Homeowners Need to Know About Flat Roofs Before Selling

Selling a Santa Fe home with a flat roof? Lori Montoya explains maintenance, roof inspections, repair decisions, and how roof condition can affect your…

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Living in Santa Fe

Saturday’s Santa Fe Tornado: What Homeowners Need to Know Now

After the October 24, 2026 tornado in Santa Fe, homeowners have questions about storm damage, insurance, repairs, and buying or selling. Lori Montoya explains…

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Seller Education

Why a Pre-Listing Home Inspection in Santa Fe Gives Sellers the Upper Hand

A pre-listing inspection can help Santa Fe homeowners identify potential problems, plan repairs, and prepare for buyer questions before going on the market. Here's…

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Market Updates

The Price of Optimism: What Santa Fe’s Q3 Market Means for Buyers and Sellers

More than half of active Santa Fe MLS residential listings have undergone a price reduction. Lori Montoya explores the latest pricing trends, buyer activity,…

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Santa Fe Living

Why Canyon Road Is the Best Place to Experience Art in Santa Fe

Discover what makes Canyon Road one of Santa Fe's most distinctive art districts, from historic adobe galleries and local artists to cultural traditions and…

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Selling a Home

Selling Your Tierra Contenta Home: A 2026 Prep Guide

Preparing to sell your Tierra Contenta home? Explore five practical steps for evaluating repairs, refreshing interiors, improving curb appeal, and preparing your Santa Fe…

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Buying a Home

First Steps to Buying a House in Santa Fe, New Mexico

Ready to buy a home in Santa Fe? Learn how to prepare your finances, compare lenders, understand buyer agreements, and begin your home search…

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Market Updates

Will the Santa Fe Housing Market Crash in 2026?

Is Santa Fe heading toward a housing market crash? Lori Montoya examines historical home-price trends, current market conditions, mortgage rates, and what buyers and…

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Selling a Home

Downsizing in Santa Fe: Should You Sell or Buy First?

Thinking about downsizing your Santa Fe home? Explore the benefits and risks of selling first versus buying first, along with financing options, coordinated closings,…

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