Author Archives: Dianne McKenzie
About Dianne McKenzie
I am a licensed real estate Qualifying Broker for Kachina Mountain Realty & an accredited ACRE® real estate consultant. Imagine, me, Dianne McKenzie, as your real estate consultant. What I do for my clients is invest my time consulting, marketing, negotiating, and overseeing the details of their transaction so they will have a superb experience that causes them to want to introduce me to the people they care about most. The purpose of my business is referral, which means I must bring my clients so much value that they feel comfortable introducing me to the people they know who need my help. After all, a referral is sending someone they care about to someone they respect and trust.
It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Thanksgiving Gratitude

I am so thankful for my family, poodles, friends, colleagues, and clients for supporting me this year!
Continue reading →NIMBYism vs Creating a Diverse Community

NIMBY, which stands for “not-in-my-backyard,” is a mentality adopted by those who reject certain changes to their communities. NIMBY’s everywhere, from the East Coast to West Coast always state they are not NIMBYs. They always state they are for affordable housing (just not near them or in their neighborhood). The NIMBY opposition instigators are always very vocal in rallying support … Continue reading →
In Support of the Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village

Taos County Commissioners and Government Officials, We are offering this letter of support for the Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village (TREV) as a request that you support this important community project by approving TREV’s subdivision and PUD overlay applications. The Tarleton Ranch Eco-Village proposal offers a once in a lifetime opportunity to develop a real mixed-income, mixed-use and mixed-age Planned Unit Development … Continue reading →
NIMBY Agenda vs Fair Housing

NIMBY Opposition to Fair Housing “Not in My Backyard (NIMBY) connotes objections made to stop the development of affordable housing based on fear and prejudice. NIMBYism presents a particularly pernicious obstacle to meeting local housing needs. The outcry from constituents expressing concerns over the siting and permitting of affordable housing can lead to lengthy and hostile public proceedings, frustrated Consolidated … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – May 2024

May 2024 – Last Newsletter for Awhile… Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2024 marked the 96th edition of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. Since 2013 we have published a monthly newsletter covering the real estate market in Santa Fe & in Taos. We have featured lifestyle offerings, real estate news, mortgage information, … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – April 2024

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2024 marks the 96th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Abundance Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Misinformation & Disinformation

Misinformation & Disinformation Misinformation is false or inaccurate information—getting the facts wrong. Disinformation is false information which is deliberately intended to mislead—intentionally misstating the facts driven by propaganda. “The spread of misinformation and disinformation has affected our ability to improve public health, address climate change, maintain a stable democracy.” ~apa.org We live in a society that is involved so deeply … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – March 2024

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, March 2024 marks the 95th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Dream Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – February 2024

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, February 2024 marks the 94th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Harmony Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – January 2024

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, January 2024 marks the 93rd edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Balance Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Season’s Greetings for the 2023 Holiday
Eco Lifestyle and Home News -December 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, December 2023 marks the 92nd edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Giving Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! To all my wonderful clients & friends, I wish you the best of the holiday season. I hope you fill your days with love.
Continue reading →Eco Lifestyle and Home News -November 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, November 2023 marks the 91st edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Thankfulness Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – October 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, October 2023 marks the 90th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Harvest Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – September 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, September 2023 marks the 89th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Change Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – August 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, August 2023 marks the 88th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Community Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – July 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, July 2023 marks the 87th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Success Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – June 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, June 2023 marks the 86th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Consciousness Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – May 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, May 2023 marks the 85th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Joy Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News – April 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2023 marks the 84th edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Growth Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle and Home News March 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, March 2023 marks the 83rd edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Emergence Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe Real … Continue reading →
Eco Lifestyle And Home News – February 2023

Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, February 2023 marks the 82nd edition of of Eco Lifestyle and Home Newsletter produced by Kachina Mountain Realty. We offer Real Estate & Lifestyle news in the email newsletter covering Santa Fe, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Loving Kindness Real Estate Market Update Santa Fe … Continue reading →




