Making Face Masks For Family, Friends, Clients & Anyone Who Wants a Face Mask Since March 2020, my sister, Valarie McKenzie, and I (Dianne McKenzie) have been making face masks for family, friends, neighbors and clients to be worn during the COVID-19 pandemic. Valarie lives in Las Vegas, Nevada as a massage therapist extraordinaire at the Bellagio Spa & is … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, May 2020 marks the forty-first edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: COVID-19 UPDATE … Continue reading →
Sierra’s 4th Video Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle & CFO at Kachina Mountain Realty has some advice for staying safe in the era of COVID-19 in her 4th video. Here is Sierra’s 4th video:
Continue reading →Sierra’s 3rd Video Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle has a job! She has been promoted from iCFO (in-training Chief Fun Officer) to CFO. With her new promotion comes a big responsibility. Sierra will be launching our real estate video promotion featured on our websites and on social media. In Sierra’s 3rd video, Sierra talks about selling and … Continue reading →
Resources for Real Estate Sellers & Buyers HomeLight, a real estate website that has referred clients to me, has offered some suggestions for Buyers and Sellers. Check out these links: How a Real Estate Agent Can Help You Buy a House During a Pandemic What Do Coronavirus Clauses in Real Estate Contracts Mean for Sellers Can You Still Close … Continue reading →
In Sierra’s second video Sierra talks about Dianne’s role at Kachina Mountain Realty in the era of COVID-19.
Continue reading →Sierra, our 1 year old silver standard poodle has a job! She has been promoted from iCFO (in-training Chief Fun Officer) to CFO. With her new promotion comes a big responsibility. Sierra will be launching our real estate video promotion featured on our websites and on social media. Here is Sierra’s first video:
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What is the role of a Bodhisattva, you might ask? A Bodhisattva is a Buddhist Practitioner who has taken a vow to practice for the benefit of all beings, meaning that they may decline opportunities for ultimate enlightenment until they can bring all sentient beings to the same state. From Tricycle: “In other words, it is the motivation … Continue reading →
Prayer For A Pandemic From the Ursuline Sisters of Toledo Ohio I just wanted to share something I read on Facebook that really touched me.
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This poem was reprinted during the Spanish flu pandemic in 1919. Written in 1869 by Kathleen O’Mara: And people stayed at home And read books And listened And they rested And did exercises And made art and played And learned new ways of being And stopped and listened More deeply Someone meditated, someone prayed Someone met their … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, April 2020 marks the fortieth edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: COVID-19 UPDATE … Continue reading →
Wishing You Hope in the Midst of Change, Comfort in the Midst of Challenges We all need to be comforted when life gets as challenging as it is right now. Together, we find ourselves in an extraordinary situation with COVID-19. In the past few weeks, things have moved very quickly, and this pandemic is affecting all of our communities, our … Continue reading →
A Practice for Self-Soothing during Difficult Times Just sharing to help you through these challenging times ~Dianne From Phillip Moffet Through the skillful application of mindfulness, we can learn to self-soothe whenever life knocks us off balance. We’ve all experienced how unsettling and uncertain life can be. Through the skillful application of mindfulness we can learn to self-soothe whenever life … Continue reading →
Yesterday, March 23, 2020, New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham introduced New Mexico Public Health Order #03-23-2020, announcing additional restrictions to disrupt and slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus in New Mexico. Our ULCNA community should fully support this as much as possible. These restrictions include “stay-at-home” instructions in effect as of today (Tuesday, March 24). Residents should … Continue reading →
Good News About the COVID-19 Pandemic We all need some good news, even if it is only a ray of hope. The world needs equanimity and compassion now as much as ever. Just sharing ~Dianne Reposted from Peter H. Diamandis Recently named by Fortune as one of the “World’s 50 Greatest Leaders,” Peter H. Diamandis is the founder and … Continue reading →
Should You Sell a Home Now? Part 2 Sellers The question comes up often these past few weeks, “Is this a good time to sell our home?” The answers are mixed across the real estate industry, depending on the day and the location of the property. In Santa Fe and Taos, the real estate market is unique, as the area … Continue reading →
Should You Buy a Home Now? Part 1 Buyers, of 2 Parts The real estate market is in flux and nobody knows what is going to happen with this pandemic and how it is going to effect all of us. The “stay-at-home” suggestions will negatively effect mass numbers of people in all service industries across all socio-economic sections of our … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, March 2020 marks the thirty-ninth edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, February 2020 marks the thirty-eighth edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: … Continue reading →
3 Altura Vista in Aldea de Santa Fe, New Mexico 3 Bedrooms, 3 Baths – 2,234 sqft Price: $ 560,000* This finely crafted hacienda-styled open floor plan is the quintessential Santa Fe lifestyle coveted courtyard home, designed & built by award winning Casa De Vistas. Upscale custom artisan old world finishes throughout flow graciously to the walled courtyard & include … Continue reading →
How long do homeowners stay in their homes? From NAR January 8, 2020 By: Nadia Evangelou As of 2018, the median duration of homeownership in the U.S. is 13 years1. Compared to previous years, homeowners opt to spend more time holding onto their residences. Median tenure has increased by 3 years since 2008. Nevertheless, homeownership duration varies from area to … Continue reading →
from NAR DAILY NEWS January 6, 2020 A back porch or deck, newly renovated kitchen, and hardwood flooring are among the top home features house hunters say they want most, according to a new survey by Porch.com, a home remodeling site. Further, buyers are willing to pay between $2,500 and $4,500 more for a home with these features, shows the … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, January 2020 marks the thirty-seventh edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: … Continue reading →
The Blake at Taos Ski Valley Named Best Ski Hotel by USA TODAY 10Best Readers’Choice Travel Awards Taos Ski Valley, NM – WEBWIRE – Monday, December 2, 2019 “The Blake embodies a soulful tapestry that is uniquely Northern New Mexican, and we are thrilled that readers agree it is the best ski hotel. From big-mountain adventure steps from the door, … Continue reading →
Dear Friends, Clients, Business Associates and Neighbors, December 2019 marks the thirty-sixth edition 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 Ski Valley, Taos County and beyond. In this edition, we offer the following: Lifestyle: Generosity … Continue reading →
