According to the Pew Research Center and labor force data for Q3 2021, half of the American adults age 55 and old are now retired.   Retirement and real estate matters are often linked. Many retirees decide to move to a different home, community, or area of...

Santa Fe temperatures may be chilly, but the Santa Fe real estate market is staying hot.   In an article published January 1 in the Santa Fe New Mexican, Barker brokers Stephanie Duran and Juli King from Team Duran/King noted that low inventory and high demand have...

A rose by any other name, sure, but let's suppose you're talking about music. What's a phrase? What's a bar? What's a "legato"? What does "staccato" mean?   You don't need an education in music theory to be able to say "Boy, that sure is pretty," but...

A successful real estate transaction involves four main pillars: the broker, the client, the listing, and the current market conditions. These four elements are tied together in myriad ways: The success of a listing can depend on how the broker markets the home. Market conditions...

Our beloved hometown paper, the Santa Fe Reporter, moved into their new offices at Pacheco Street in December after more than 30 years at the former Marcy Street office. Our own Barker Realty Broker Jen Fong sat down with Julie Ann Grimm, the editor, and...

Santa Fe is a city with a spectacular natural setting, a vibrant arts scene, unique cuisine—and its own architectural profile.   Homebuyers may be familiar with terms like camino, but do you know the difference between a nicho and a viga?   Never fear—our handy reference will put you in the know as you look...

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