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"Education is what remains after one has forgotten everything he learned in school."
-Albert Einstein

When you live in Santa Fe Real Estate, surrounded by culture, art, opportunity, and open minded people, educating your children is of the utmost importance to any Santa Fe homeowner. When you move to Santa Fe and you have a family, or are considering having one, we know that education is going to be at the top of your list of things to look for.  Raising children starts with putting them in the right environment. Santa Fe is a place for any young mind to flourish, but you must also be completely confident in a community's school system before you make the commitment to move there.

Great Schools, the country's leading source of information on school performance, is one of the best resources for finding out how a school is ranked by parents, students and the surrounding community. We did a little research on the public schools in the Santa Fe area to show you just how great Santa Fe schools are.

El Dorado Elementary and Middle school
El Dorado Elementary and Middle school is consistently ranked high on Great Schools. It has a current Great Schools rating of 9 out of 10 and an average community rating of 4 out of 5. The extracurricular activities that the school is best known for are Basketball, Community Service, and German. Parents very highly rated the level of parent involvement, as well as student involvement in El Dorado.

Santa Fe's Southwest Elementary school
Santa Fe's Southwest Elementary school is yet another school that has earned the esteemed Great Schools rating of 9 out of 10. Southwest Elementary serves grades K - 5. This school has ranked above average for their NMSBA test results, with a 94% ranking in Science and an 86% ranking in reading.

Los Alamos High School
With 1149 students, serving grades 9-12, Los Alamos High School has earned a perfect 10 out of 10 rating from Great Schools. This school has an average community rating of 4 out of 5 stars. One parent wrote in their review that, they moved from California to Los Alamos New Mexico to give their children a quality education. She was more than pleased with the results, adding "The Los Alamos Schools did their job."

If you have any other questions about the schools in Santa Fe, specifically in communities such as Aldea, El Dorado, La Tierra, Las Campanas, Los Alamos, Nambe, Pojoaque Valley, Rancho Viejo, or Tesuque Village, we would be more than happy to help. We want to help you find the perfect Santa Fe home, in a great Santa Fe neighborhood, and find your children an education that remains long after school.

Susan Orth & Isabella Luconi
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
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Phone: 505-216-6535
Email: [email protected]

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Look no further! Whether you're traveling solo or with the family, Santa Fe has the perfect escape for you. Exploding with culture, art, and unbelievable beauty, Santa Fe is famous for its remarkable history and refreshing landscape. Whether you're sightseeing at San Miguel Chapel or attending the Annual Chamber Music Festival, Santa Fe offers plenty of opportunities for you to have a culturally enlightening vacation or a relaxing, magical getaway… Or, if you don't want to choose, why not have both?

Santa Fe Children's Museum and Teen Warehouse 21
If you're traveling with the family, be sure to let the kids have their very own special Santa Fe experience! Santa Fe Children's Museum offers various special events, exhibits, and programs that are full of creative activities focused on art, nature, and community. Warehouse 21 has an extensive variety of specialized activities for teens where they are free to express themselves through art, digital media, and music. With a multitude of activities to choose from, your children are sure to love Santa Fe too!

Santa Fe Creative Tourism Classes and Workshops
For the culturally inquisitive, experience Santa Fe hands on by choosing from over 90 experiences ranging from the delicate arts of glass blowing and jewelry making, to the festive footwork of flamenco dancing. With activities for you and the whole family, everyone is sure to have a memorable and exciting experience while learning about the enchanting city of Santa Fe!

This city welcomes everyone who would love to call Santa Fe home. With its perfect blend of relaxing natural beauty and exciting cultural events, being a Santa Fe homeowner means that you've found both your home and your magical getaway. If you're looking for an experienced Santa Fe Real Estate Agent, I can show you what I think makes this place so special. 

Susan Orth & Isabella Luconi
Certified Residential Specialist (CRS)
City Different Realty

Phone: 505-216-6535
Email: [email protected]

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NEWS RELEASE 4th QUARTER 2008 Santa Fe CITY OVERALL MEDIAN PRICE REMAINS STEADY AT $350,000 WHILE SALES DROP IN BOTH THE CITY AND COUNTYth Quarter of 2008 compared to similar 2007 home sales data. Sales in the City for the 4th Quarter 2008 decreased from 141 sold during the 4th Quarter in 2007 to 131 this Quarter - a 7% decrease. Condo sales in the City slowed from 89 in the 4th quarter of 2007 to 75 in the current 4th Quarter but values also remained strong.th Quarter of 2008 compared to $549,125 in the 4th Quarter of 2007.th Quarter at 106 compared to 132 in the 4th Quarter of 2007.510 North Guadalupe Sireet, SUite E • Santo Fe, New Mexico 87501 • (505) 982-8385 FAX (505) 982-3764

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(Santa Fe, NM - January 14, 2009) The overall median price of a home in the City of Santa Fe held steady at $350,000 in the 4

In the County of Santa Fe, price reductions occurred in all by one market area resulting in a median price of $427,500 in the 4

County home sales also remained sluggish in the most recent 4

"Home values are remaining steady compared to last year during the same period for City homes and condos with sales off only modestly," stated Lois Sury, 2009 President-Elect of the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS®. "However, the County is still experiencing slower sales and more price adjustments during this same period. The current national economic slowdown may be depressing sales in certain markets," she added.

"Overall inventories are dropping as buyers are snapping up bargains as well as some buyers deciding to take homes off the market due to the economic uncertainty. Yet, inventories remain higher at the end of 2008 than reported at the end of 2007," shared Ms. Sury.

The median sales price is determined from only those sales listed on the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS® Multiple Listing Service, which does not include every sale in the area but has been used historically to track trends in the home buying market.