A Santa Fe, New Mexico resident since 1990, Darlene Streit has amassed a number of significant achievements in her decades of real estate experience. She is #1 in the Santa Fe Luxury Home Market in properties over $1 million, and ranks 67th among Individual Real Estate Professionals by Sales Volume in the entire United States. In 2019, she closed over $170 million in sales, per Sotheby's International Realty. Here, she talks about the real estate market in New Mexico so far in 2020 and things to do there during Spring Break!
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How has the luxury real estate market in New Mexico been performing so far in 2020?
It has been excellent so far. There is a severe lack of inventory at the moment, so many buyers are waiting for a good home to come up or are deciding to build instead. There has been a very strong demand. Right now, I have many just waiting for the ideal home. Hopefully, we'll be seeing new homes coming on the market soon and will have more inventory as spring approaches.
What are buyers looking for in their homes in New Mexico in 2020?
A mix of Santa Fe style and contemporary – updated, clean lines, open. Light and bright, and one level with no steps or stairs.
Which has been a highlight sale for you so far in 2020?
One I have closing next week, which is listed at 2.95M – very centrally located with a pool and a view. 1243 Upper Canyon: https://santaferealestateproperty.com/listing/201901720/
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Are there any new restaurants or other spots in New Mexico you’ve been loving lately?
Sassella is a fairly recent addition to the restaurant scene, it's next door to the Georgia O'Keeffe Museum. Wonderful Italian food from the owners of Sazón, another favorite here. Love the old stand-bys as well: The Compound, and as always my favorite go-to, Geronimo.
It’s time for spring break. What is a fun activity in New Mexico?
We've had an excellent ski season with a new storm that just came through this past weekend, so skiing is definitely something Spring Break visitors can enjoy. Our Restaurant Week is happening right now until March 1st and that is a popular event, with many restaurants in town creating special prix fixe menus. Some Arts + Culture picks would be concerts, lectures and performances at the Lensic, and of course our fabulous museums. The NM Museum of Art has a show running right now with works from the British Museum: Michelangelo, Tiepolo, and many others.
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