Town of Taos News Brief #33, March 31, 2008

News and alerts about what is happening right now in Town of Taos Government.

Should You Increase Commission to Sell Your Property?

Few would argue that the Taos real estate market has followed the rest of the nation into a slump.  True, it isn’t as deep, and I don’t think it will last as long as other areas.  However, it is definitely here.  Prices are softening, though not dramatically.  Number of sales is definitely down considerably if [...]

Taos Real Estate MLS Search Outage

I apologize to visitors who tried to search listings the last few days. I was on a business trip when my web hosting provider changed my server. It apparently didn’t go smoothly, and my search pages were missing for a few days. I am sorry, but they are up now, and they [...]

Town of Taos News Brief #33 March 28, 2008

Yesterday’s Town of Taos Council Executive Session resulted in the action of Allen Vigil being officially hired as the new Town of Taos Director of Planning.  Vigil has served in this capacity previously, and has experience with the Town’s many demands in this area.
 
At the Special Town Council Meeting also yesterday, the Council approved Human [...]

America Tonight Radio in Taos

Many thanks to Peter St. Cyr at Griffin and Associates for getting these audio broadcasts ready for us to listen online. These audio files contain great information about Taos business and tourism. Only the 1st segment of the 1st hour is on the phone. The rest are set up in studio with [...]

Town of Taos Special Meeting - Thursday March 27

1)      Town of Taos Special Council meeting – amended agenda attached, including time change to 2:30 p.m., tomorrow, Thursday, 3/27/08, Council Chambers, Civic Plaza Drive.  See attached.
 
2)      Added Taos Marketing News Coverage –
 

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“THE ITINERARY”

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Taos Center for the Arts Schedule - March 26, 2008

Current theater and other events at the Taos Center for the Arts.

Town Council Meeting Highlights - 3/27/08

What happened at the last Town of Taos town council meeting.

A Beautiful Side Loop Off The Enchanted Circle

This summer, if you’re driving the Enchanted Circle, consider a half day detour for some of the most beautiful scenery in Northern New Mexico. Valle Vidal will provide you with a scenic drive, streams, mountains, meadows and hiking like nowhere else on earth.
You can make it an all day adventure. Just go north [...]

Sample Mortgage Rates in New Mexico - March 24, 2008

Best mortgage rates for March 24, 2008 in New Mexico

CONFORMING

Rate

APR

Margin

15-Year Fixed

5.250

5.639

N/A

30-Year Fixed

5.625

5.895

N/A

5/1 ARM

6.250

5.196

2.75

Conforming rates based on a $200,000 loan amount with a property value of $300,000.Single family residence located in New Mexico to be used as a primary home. Assumes the borrower will document income and pay points less than 2%. Interest rates shown are [...]