Michael Umphrey

Sol y Lomas subdivision is an oasis of heavily treed and well established homes close to the heart of Santa Fe. It has a country feel yet is it only a mile from St. Vincent's Hospital where our son, Nicholas, was born. Listed as a destination on a Santa Fe "See and Do" guide and running through the heart of Sol y Lomas is the Arroyo Chamiso Hiking Trail. It is a 3.75 mile track along an arroyo where biking and in-line skating are also permitted. It is a highly desirable place to live due to its proximity to shopping, schools, theaters and all that Santa Fe has to offer. Here's a link to other homes in the neighborhood currently for sale: Homes for sale in Sol y Lomas
As an example, here is a fine home I represent for sale www.1807ArroyoChamisoRd.com

Michael's Bit of Real Estate

Since I'm so active in the business I come across some great referrals from time to time. Dennis Rossi is my insurance agent with The Insurance Connection. He takes care of our insurance for our health, home and automobiles. He is also a good friend and trusted advisor who I've known and referred for almost 20 years and is a person I can put my name to. Dennis can be reached at 505.984.0206 is located at 1210 Luisa Street, #12. His Email is dennisarossi@aol.com. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you. If you need something, please call me on my cell at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. Be sure to visit my Business Referral Directory at www.mybusinessdirectoryonline.com/Home.aspx/MichaelUmphrey

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Michael Umphrey

Today, I'm excited to tell you about the neighborhood of Las Estrellas. Just a few minutes from the heart of Santa Fe is the new 550 acre community of townhouses, condominiums and custom crafted homes. There are open spaces, walking trails and panoramic views of the mountains and brilliant stars. If you work at the Thornberg Campus, you can walk to work at their new facility, which opened in March of this year. Click here to view Homes For Sale in Las Estrellas.Here is the link to a beautiful residence I represent for sale in the neighborhood, which was a model home. www.1730RidgePointeLoop.com

Michael's Bit of Real Estate

How much energy does your home waste? AHA !, Advanced Home Analysts, can perform a range of assessments on your existing home, from a simple walk-through energy audit to measuring energy usage with sophisticated computer programs and equipment which may qualify you for an Energy Efficient Mortgage, tax rebates and other incentives to help you pay for energy upgrades to your house. AHA also ensures that your home's air quality and combustion appliances are safe for you and your family. Amanda Evans is HERS Certified and BPI Certified and is a person I can put my name to. She can be reached 505.690.2603 and on the Web at www.ahanewmexico.com. Let her know I referred you and she will take extra special care of you. If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470.4180. Be sure to visit my Business Referral Directory at: www.mybusinessdirectoryonline.com/Home.aspx/MichaelUmphrey

Continued success,

Michael Umphrey

Located just 7 minutes to the Santa Fe Plaza and 20 minutes from the Santa Fe Ski Basin is the carefully planned mountain valley community of Los Cerros Colorados. The homes and lots offer ½ acre to 2 acres with direct access to miles of hiking, biking and horseback trails. City utilities are all underground and the roads are paved. There are designated Open Spaces and wide views. I can refer architects, builders, contractors and anyone you might need to build a beautiful home for you here. To view one of the homes I represent for sale in this neighborhood be sure to see www.1856CerrosColorado.com. Click here to view: Homes for Sale in Los Cerros Colorados

Michael's Bit of Real Estate

Since I'm so active in the business I come across some great referrals from time to time. J.M. Evans Construction is a company who has the finest reputation in Santa Fe and Northern New Mexico for building custom homes, remodeling your house or luxury resorts such as the Las Campanas Clubhouse and Spa. Jim Evans is a person I can put my name to. His office is located at 1532 Paseo de Peralta in Santa Fe and he can be reached at 505.984.1638. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you. Here is a look at a new condominium he has built in town: http://www.850caminochamisa-c.com/ . If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com

A visit to Northern New Mexico and Santa Fe would not be complete without a Sunday drive to the charming and historic 305 year old village of Galisteo. Just 18 scenic miles from Santa Fe and 49 miles from Albuquerque, you will see why artists, urban captains of industry, celebrity designers and movie producers choose Galisteo as their home. July offers the annual rodeo and is a combination of spectacular scenery, cowboy culture and living history. The Galisteo Studio Tour is held every October. The fall colors of the giant cottonwoods are a stunning sight along the river. Two amazing homes I represent for sale in the neighborhood of Ranchitos de Galisteo can be viewed here at www.2CaminoLibre.com and www.3CaminoLosAngelitos.com.

Michael's Bit of Real Estate

The question I'm asked daily from the owner's of the fine homes I represent regarding the current state of the Santa Fe real estate market is as follows. It's not a bad market, it's a different market. It's a price war and a beauty contest. When the market changes, I change. What do you do?

Since I'm so active in the business I come across some great referrals from time to time. Mueller Landscaping is a fantastic company. With a degree in landscape architecture, David Mueller and his crew are able to do anything from installation and repair of irrigation systems to design and construction of your dream garden. David Mueller is a person I can put my name to. He can be reached at 505.988.2957 or 505.699.9313. Let him know I referred you and he will take extra special care of you. If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470.4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. For a complete list of my referrals, see the tab on my website.

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Michael Umphrey

Santa Fe is still a place that has neighborhoods. When I think of Santa Fe, it's all about lifestyle. Here, a family can ski in the morning and play tennis or golf in the afternoon. Or hike in the morning and ride horses in the afternoon. Or switch them all about! This week, I'm letting you know about the neighborhood of Sundance Estates. Just 15 minutes from the Santa Fe Plaza, the homes here are all built with the lifestyle in mind. Many of the 2 ½ acre sites have majestic views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains and the Santa Fe Ski basin. It is not a gated community and the residents walk their dogs through the gently rolling hills surrounding by stunning views and the world famous New Mexico sunsets. Here are the homes for sale in the neighborhood Homes for sale in Sundance Estates

The SUNDANCER is the quarterly publication of the homeowner's association and is an opportunity for residents to contribute anything from tips and hints for home maintenance to energy savings, cooking, cleaning, food and recipes, local sightseeing ideas and experiences, referrals and even short stories and poetry. The members all share in the good fortune of residing in this beautiful community. For a taste of living here, take a look at these two homes I represent for sale: www.6SoaringEagleCourt.com and www.48Sundance.com

Since I'm so active in the business I come across some great referrals from time to time. CasaNatura offers organic, sustainable fair-trade furnishings including beds, mattresses, linens, baby nursery, children's clothing and bath accessories. The store strives through extensive research to locate the finest in design and purity. Amira Ingram is the owner and is a person I can put my name to. Her store is located at 328 Sandoval Street, Santa Fe, NM 87501. She can be reached at 505.820.7634 and her beautiful Website is www.casanaturaorganic.com. Let her know I referred you and she will take extra special care of you. If you need something, please give me a call at 505.470,4180 or Email me at mumphrey@prusantafe.com. For a complete list of my referrals, see the tab on my Website at www.SantaFe-FineHomes.com.

With highest regards,

Michael Umphrey