Category: Home
Coffee Chats | What Fed Rate Cuts Really Mean | Chisum Group
If you’ve been following the headlines since the Fed’s September rate cut, you’ve probably wondered if this means mortgage rates are finally coming down? The short answer? Not exactly, but the story behind it is worth understanding. The Fed Doesn’t Control Mortgage Rates Here’s what’s actually happening. The Federal Reserve sets the federal funds rate... Read More
Coffee Chats | September 2025 Market Insights
Have you been wondering if now is the right time to sell your home in Angel Fire, New Mexico? You’re not alone. Many homeowners are carefully weighing their options, especially with all the chatter about interest rates, housing cycles, and whether the “hot market” of 2021 will ever return. The good news? Angel Fire real... Read More
Coffee Chats | What Sellers Are Really Thinking | Chisum Group
Are you thinking about selling your home in Angel Fire, but aren’t sure where to start—or who to trust? You’re not alone. At Chisum Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in Angel Fire, New Mexico, we talk to homeowners every week who are curious about the process but hesitant to take the first step. Behind every... Read More
Coffee Chats | Creating Defensible Space | Chisum Group
Creating Defensible Space: What Angel Fire Homeowners Need to Know in 2025 As wildfires grow more intense and unpredictable each year, homeowners across the West are asking this very question. If you own property in Angel Fire, New Mexico, it’s more important than ever to understand the concept of defensible space and how it directly... Read More
Coffee Chats | June 2025 Market Update | Chisum Group
Wondering what the recent jump to seven months of housing inventory means for selling real estate in Angel Fire? If you have asked yourself that—or typed something like “Is the Angel Fire real estate market slowing down?” into Google—take a deep breath. The Chisum Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices has been tracking every new listing,... Read More
Coffee Chats | Get Your House Ready to Sell | Chisum Group
Thinking about selling your vacation home in Angel Fire, NM? Before you list, it’s important to make sure your home is showing at its absolute best. Buyers in a vacation market are looking for turn-key properties that feel inviting and well-maintained—so the better your home looks, the faster (and for more money) it’s likely to... Read More
Your Purchase Agreement | Chisum Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Taos & Angel Fire Real Estate
Congratulations, you’ve just received an offer on your property! While you should read through the entire purchase agreement and reach out to us with any questions, please watch our video detailing the sections you should pay extra attention to, as they can be easily overlooked. Again, congratulations from all of us at Chisum Group! And... Read More
Coffee Chats | How to Price Your Home | Chisum Group
Did you know: pricing your home too high from the beginning can cost you more at closing than if you priced it to match the current market? Tara and Kate explain why it works to your advantage to price your home in the sweet spot between too high and too low (and they’re really, really... Read More
Coffee Chats | Understanding Absorption Rates | Chisum Group
Have you ever wondered how long it might take to sell your home in Angel Fire’s current market? One of the best tools we have to answer that question — and to measure the overall health of the market — is something called the absorption rate. At Chisum Group of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, we’ve been... Read More
Coffee Chats | What’s Your Home Worth? | Chisum Group
Even if you maybe aren’t planning to sell this year, knowing your home’s equity is a smart and easy financial check up! Tara and Kate discuss why those quick online equity reports aren’t so accurate (especially in New Mexico), and how they love to dig into the data for creating your personalized and comprehensive equity... Read More