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Only Three Homes Left at Villas di Toscana!

cristina — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 22:13:22 +0000

Last chance to call the Capri floor plan your new home! Enjoy Tuscan-inspired living in the beautiful gated community of Villas di Toscana that offers lock-and-leave benefits of knowing your home is private and secure.

These beautiful homes include high ceilings, granite countertops, hardwood cabinets, a KitchenAid stainless steel appliance package, refrigerated A/C and energy efficient performance plus more.

Reasons to love this community is that it offers plenty of walking trails, sidewalks and pocket parks, and residents have a safe and beautiful way to enjoy the outdoors.

Three are available and move-in ready January 2020.

Lot 62, 2901 Viale Court, $325,900, 1 bedroom, 841 sq. ft.
Lot 63, 2903 Viale Court, $366,900, 1 bedroom plus office (or second bedroom option), 1,119 sq ft. with extended garage
Lot 64, 2905 Viale Court, $366,900, 1 bedroom plus office (or second bedroom option), 1,119 sq ft. with extended garage

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Santa Fe-area home sales on pace for double-digit increase over last year

cristina — Wed, 04 Oct 2017 20:02:05 +0000

By Bruce Krasnow at the Santa Fe New Mexican–

Home sales in Santa Fe are on track for a breakthrough, trending toward only the third double-digit sales increase since 2001.

Alan Ball, the qualifying broker with Keller Williams Santa Fe who publishes a blog about Santa Fe home sales, said the market is on track for an increase of 10 percent to 12 percent in closed sales.

“We’d really have to fall off the table not to have double-digit growth,” he said. “Three, four, five percent increases are nice, but every once in a while to have 10 or 12 percent is incredible.”

Last year, the county saw a 3.3 percent increase in sales over 2015. The other years with double-digit increases were 2002 and 2012, according to statistics culled by Ball.

Suzanne Brandt, a broker with Coldwell Banker Trails West Realty, said there is strong demand and sales could be even better with more housing inventory.

New numbers released Wednesday by the Santa Fe Association of Realtors pointed to a breakout summer for home sales, especially neighborhoods inside city limits where closed sales climbed 23 percent compared with the July-August-September quarter of 2016.

The association, which tracks sales on its multiple listing service, logged 280 unit sales inside Santa Fe, compared with 227 a year ago. The median sales price rose 9 percent and now stands at $305,000.

Sales in unincorporated areas of Santa Fe County were relatively flat. They increased about 2 percent, with the median price of a closed home up 1 percent. The combined city-county market showed an increase of 12.6 percent in closed sales.

The number of days it takes to sell a home from the time it is listed to when an offer is accepted also declined. It fell from 128 days in 2016 to 70 days, a drop of 45 percent.

Homes in the $400,000 price range and under remain scarce, according to brokers. They say a shortage of available homes is deterring buyers.

“I think it’s affecting the lower end of the market. Homes sell so quickly that people get discouraged and maybe rent for a while,” Ball said.

Kurt Hill of Adobes & Dirt LLC Real Estate said buyers are coming more prepared than ever with more information on the specific price range and neighborhood obtained through online research. So homes have to be fairly priced. “Buyers become an absolute expert on the small niche of the market they’re looking at,” he said,

Tom Trujillo, a Keller Williams agent who works out of an office at Quail Run, said interest hasn’t slowed in October. Lots of out-of-towners are considering relocating to Santa Fe, he said.

“A lot of people who always wanted to retire in Santa Fe are doing it,” Trujillo said. “We are extremely busy.”

Candice Yager, of Candice & Company Real Estate, said Santa Fe always has been a safe haven with moderate temperatures outside the zone for earthquakes and hurricanes, which have been at the center of attention in Florida and Texas the past month.

“With the devastation the southern part of the United States, I have to believe people will rethink where they live,” she said.

Victoria Murphy said the sales boost in Santa Fe mirrors an uptick in other parts of New Mexico, especially as rural areas see more oil production. Murphy is president of the New Mexico Association of Realtors, which recently reported that closed sales through August for the entire state were 9 percent higher than a year ago and 15 percent more than 2015.

Murphy said supply is better in Santa Fe but that parts of the state still do not have enough homes to meet demand. One such area is Los Alamos, where the national laboratory is expected to increase hiring. “We still don’t have enough inventory,” she said.

“The housing market continues to be a bright spot in New Mexico’s economy,” added M. Steven Anaya, chief executive of the state association, said in a recent report. “And every home sale means an increase in real estate related industries, moving services, consumer items, and more.”

Contact Bruce Krasnow at brucek@sfnewmexican.com.

This article can also be found on online at the Santa Fe New Mexican.

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Classic Elegance + Mountain Views

cristina — Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:56:06 +0000

Twilight Tour

3150 Viale Cetona, Villas di Tocana
Villas di Toscana has become one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Santa Fe. Quiet and peaceful with only 65 total residences, the neighborhood is centrally located and the only new gated project in the city, though the community is well established
with mature trees and landscaping, walking trails, and pocket parks. Arete Homes of Santa Fe is proud to be Villas di Toscana’s exclusive builder. The graceful “Cortona” is the only two-story floor plan of the five offered in Villas di Toscana, generously but manageably sized with 2 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and an office or third bedroom. All of the living areas are located on the first floor, including a large great room, a dining room, and the well-appointed kitchen, which leads outside to an expansive covered portal with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. For quiet and privacy, all bedrooms are upstairs, where two exterior decks capture east- and westfacing views of the breathtaking Santa Fe landscape.

 HOME FEATURES
• Two-story floor plan with all bedrooms upstairs
• Covered portal off the kitchen with views of the Sangre de Cristos
• Two bedrooms plus flexible office/ loft space
• Second story decks capture east- and west-facing views

price: $438,900
lot size: 0.11 acres
heated sq. ft.: 1,726
total sq. ft.: 2,440
architect/designer: Len Nobel Company
interior designer: DeMarais | Home Staging + Design

Driving Directions
From the downtown area, take St. Francis Drive south to Sawmill Road. Turn right onto Rodeo Road, then left onto Camino Carlos Rey, and another left onto Governor Miles Road. Take a right onto Viale Tresana at the main entrance of the Villas di Toscana development, then left onto Viale Cetona.

Hacienda, Parade of Homes – DOWNLOAD the pdf.

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Updated Tuscan Style

cristina — Mon, 04 Sep 2017 14:43:35 +0000

Twilight Tour

3167 Viale Cetona, Villas di Tocana
One of the most sought-after neighborhoods in Santa Fe is Villas di Toscana, an established, Tuscan-style, HOA-enforced community with mature trees and landscaping. It is the only new gated project in the city, and Arete Homes of Santa Fe, Villas di Toscana’s exclusive builder, is delighted to present their “Pisa” floor plan.

Sited on a large lot with an open yard and a west-facing view, this lovely single-story home features clean exterior lines and angles softened by the arches and clay roof tiles that characterize Tuscan style. Varying ceiling heights are not only visually interesting, but open up the rooms and let in abundant natural light. The well-appointed kitchen features ample cabinet space, stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, and granite countertops. Outside, a large outdoor living space includes a cozy portal accessible from the living room, dining room, and master suite. With two master suites and an office or extra bedroom, the Pisa is perfectly sized for empty nesters or young couples.

 HOME FEATURES
• Varied ceiling heights open up rooms and let in natural light
• Two master suites plus a flexible bedroom or office
• Well-appointed kitchen with granite counters and stainless steel appliances
• Large portal with access from the living room, dining room, and master suite

price: $475,900
lot size: 0.15 acres
heated sq. ft.: 1,768
total sq. ft.: 2,365
architect/designer: Len Nobel Company
interior designer: DeMarais | Home Staging + Design

Hacienda, Parade of Homes – DOWNLOAD the pdf.

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Tuscan Haven

cristina — Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:13:00 +0000

Haciendas–A Parade of Homes, 2016

By Amy Gross for Su Casa Magazine

Tucked into the cozy Villas di Toscana, this home is by Arete Homes of Santa Fe, the gated community’s exclusive builder. The Pisa floor plan, one of five Arete designs, offers a dual master suite, beautiful kitchen cabinetry, upgraded appliances, Craftsman Shaker-style doors, and an exterior inspired by Tuscan architecture with red tile accents. Emphasizing aging in place considerations, the single story home has no steps, offers wide hallways and doorways, a curbless master bath shower, and sensible spaces that are also easy to maintain.

Ideal for downsizing and simplifying, or as a second home, this villa can be personalized with additional portales and elegant French doors, while master and junior master suites, a sophisticated kitchen, an expansive great room, a den/office, a powder bath, and a 2-car garage already provide ample living space. The houses in this community embrace energy-efficient features, and homeowners will enjoy reduced energy costs by as much as 40 percent.

MANAGING PRINCIPAL

About the builder: Rob Gibbs, owner of Arete Homes of Santa Fe, has been building here locally for the past 24 years. Having constructed numerous designs of homes throughout the city, this company comprises a group of professionals making the home building and purchasing experience as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

 HOME FEATURES
• Spacious kitchen with convenient island seating and a skylight
• Full baths and walk-in closets in the master and junior master suites
• Outdoor courtyard with transitional Southwestern living space and low maintenance landscaping
• Located in the charming, gated community of Villas di Toscana

price: $449,900
lot size: 0.112 acres
heated sq. ft.: 1,768
total sq. ft.: 2,365
architect/designer: Len Nobel Company
designer: Rob Gibbs

Driving Directions
From downtown, take St. Francis Dr. south to Sawmill Road
Turn right onto Rodeo Road
Left onto Camino Carlos Rey
L eft onto Governor Miles Road
Take a right onto Viale Tresana at the main entrance of the
Villas di Toscana development
Left onto Viale Cetona

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Villas di Toscana is 2016 Parade of Homes Winner

cristina — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 00:45:31 +0000

For more information on our Parade of Homes Winner view the sales sheet.

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Interview with Rob Gibbs: Santa Fe Green Building, July 18, 2016

cristina — Mon, 18 Jul 2016 15:15:34 +0000

Santa Fe Green Building – July 18, 2016

Kim Shanahan of Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association interviews Rob Gibbs, owner of Arete Homes of Santa Fe.

“Rob is building out 43 lots in Villas di Toscana, a project near I-25 in the Pueblos del Sol Subdivision. Rob’s entry in the 2016 Parade Homes is model home for sale at $450,000.”

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