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St. Paddy’s Day at Las Campanas

Zoe — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:43:21 +0000

Two events to mark the celebration for members and their guests:St. Paddy’s Day Irish Whiskey Tasting
with Ben Needleman of National Distributing Company
Wednesday, March 1
5:30 – 7:00pm in the Clubhouse Library
As part of your St. Paddy’s day celebration, sign up for this distinctive tasting of nine Irish Whiskeys including Jameson Rarest Vintage Reserve, Bushmills 16-year Single Malt and Jameson 18-year Irish Whiskey.
The hors d’oeuvres menu will feature Ploughman’s Platter, Irish smoked salmon on crostini, & Irish leek and cheddar tarts and Irish coffee pudding topped with Jameson whipped cream.
$44++ per person
Seating is limited. Make your reservations now by calling 505-995-3500.

St. Patrick’s Day Winterfest with Gerry Carthy &
Irish Friends, Declan Hunt & Fergus Touhy
Wednesday, March 17
6 – 9pm – Half-priced cocktails
6:00pm – Tray passed hors d’oeuvres
6:30pm – St. Paddie’s Day Buffet begins
Don the luck of the Irish with Gerry Carthy and his friends visiting from Ireland. Gerry hails from Mayo County and will charm you with traditional Irish music played on a myriad of instruments. And don’t miss the Gaelic dancers performing at 7:15pm, and again at 7:45pm in the middle of the Mixed Grill.
Festive buffet includes Corn Beef & Cabbage, Irish Beef Shepherd’s Pie, Bangers and Mash, Fish & Chips.
$29++per person

Robb Report: Reasons to have a home in Santa Fe

Zoe — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 22:11:47 +0000

March 2010 -While New Mexico’s fourth-largest city was originally home to Pueblo Indians more than 1,000 years ago, it was Spanish colonialists who gave Santa Fe its first design sensibilities in the 1580s, laying out the city on a radiating grid around its central Plaza based on strict rules and ordinances set forth by King Philip II. And few other U.S. cities today can match Santa Fe in adhering to building and planning guidelines that regulate everything from the exterior color of homes to architectural styles. The happy result—Santa Fe has achieved iconic status as the arbiter of Southwestern style, a town with a true sense of place. A long list of creative types, from artist Georgia O’Keefe to writers D.H. Lawrence and Cormac McCarthy, have sought inspiration here, basking in the rarified atmosphere—at 7,199 ft., Santa Fe boasts the highest altitude of any state capital—and taking in the surrounding natural beauty of the Santa Fe National Forest. Mix in the mild year-round climate and it is small wonder that Santa Fe perennially ranks as a favored locale for those seeking an outdoorsy, artsy lifestyle.

“When you put us alongside comparable destinations, say Aspen or Scottsdale or Sun Valley, there is really tremendous value in Santa Fe,” says Liz Cale, a fourth-generation Santa Fean and principal broker of Santa Fe Properties/Christie’s Great Estates. “Add in the rich cultural experience—the city is truly the hub of an international arts scene— and Santa Fe is a far more cosmopolitan place than its size might suggest.”

Population: 71,831
Median age of residents: 39.8 years
Range of luxury residential prices: Single-family homes in desirable Eastside neighborhoods, within easy distance of downtown, start at about $1 million and reach upward of $5 million.
Cost of living index: 101.1 (U.S. average 100)
Who your neighbors are: An eclectic mix of artists and writers, along with a healthy dose of film folks who come here to escape the L.A. spotlight and increasing numbers of foreign buyers, especially from Germany, France and Italy.
An ideal day: A breakfast burrito at Café Pasqual’s, then a downtown gallery stroll and lunch at The Shed. An afternoon hike, followed by pampering at Ten Thousand Waves Spa and dinner at Geronimo on Canyon Road
The dream home: A Contemporary Pueblo just outside of town (to take full advantage of 360-degree views) with spacious indoor-outdoor areas for year-round entertaining.

Mortgage rates trending upward

Zoe — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 23:51:42 +0000

Rates are moving upward this afternoon as investors re-price to changing market conditions. If the trend continues, we could be looking at about 1/2 point increase from the low 5’s to the mid 5’s by next week. But, it’s possible other economic reports due in next week could push things back down a bit. We’ll just have to wait and see. Economies around the world are trying to lift themselves up by the boot straps and this sort of chaotic wobbling is typical coming out of a recession as the broader markets move toward confidence in recovery and away from pessimism. A quick recovery could also spark inflation as the government’s spending seems to know no end. Stay tuned!

“What analysts are saying: Good news is typically bad for bonds , analysts say, as investors delve into riskier assets and away from lower-risk government bonds.”
[Bonds are the benchmark investors use to set mortgage rates so "bad for bonds"=bad for mortgage rates.]
“It’s the employment report. It wasn’t nearly as bad as some as feared, so we’re seeing a bit of unwinding of some bets that the economy was going to remain in the doldrums,” said Kim Rupert, a fixed income analyst for Action Economics.”
Link to full article: http://money.cnn.com/2010/03/05/markets/bondcenter/bonds/index.htm

February 2010

Zoe — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:41:03 +0000

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Pending Land in Las Campanas February 2010

No lot sales were pending at the end of February.

Address	List price	Sell price	% L/S	Sell date	DOM	LotSz

NOTE: This representation is based in whole or in part on data supplied by the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS or its Multiple Listing Service for the periods indicated above. Neither the Association nor its M.L.S. guarantees or is in any way responsible for its accuracy. Data maintained by the Association or its M.L.S. may not reflect all real estate activity in the market.

February 2010

Zoe — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:34:18 +0000

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Sold Land in Las Campanas February 2010

No lots closed escrow in February.

Address	List price	Sell price	% L/S	Sell date	DOM	LotSz

February 2010

Zoe — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 22:02:40 +0000

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Sold Homes in Las Campanas February 2010

Address	List price	Sell price	%L/S	Sell date	DOM	SqFt	$/Sqft	LotSz
35 Koshari	$799,000	$785,000*	98.25	02/12/10	607	3780	$207.67	2.8ac.
54 Dayflower	$1,295,000	$1,100,000*	84.94	02/01/10	328	4721	$233	1.79ac.

*These homes were previously listed. DOM only reflects last listing.

**% of List/Sell reflects last list price. There were previous price reductions.

February 2010

Zoe — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 21:53:53 +0000

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Pending Homes in Las Campanas February 2010

No homes were pending at the end of February.

*These homes were previously listed. DOM only reflects last listing.

Prix Fixe Dinner for 2 at Las Campanas

Zoe — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:28:23 +0000

March Saturday night Prix Fixe Dinner for Two features two courses – an appetizer and an entree from the weekly menu and includes your choice of a bottle of red or white wine. If you want to select a bottle of wine from our wine list, instead of the free wine selections, you will receive a $5 discount off any bottle of wine.
Saturday Prix Fixe dinner for two – $40. For members and their guests only. Call early to reserve; this has been a sell out every week.

Las Campanas Compadres

Zoe — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:20:35 +0000

Now more than ever we could all benefit from the rewards of giving to others. Las Campanas Compadres offers riding, swimming & art programs devoted to people with special needs. The program is made possible through the use of Las Campanas’ beautiful equestrian and swimming facilities and the enthusiastic support of the valuable Las Campanas volunteers. Contact LCC to discuss the many ways you may donate your time to this very worthy organization. All of their programs have a very flexible volunteer schedule. To become involved, please contact Lawrence and Suzanna Becerra at 505-820-2707 or by email lawrenceb1952@comcast.net or suzannab1961@comcast.net. Please click here to view the Las Campanas Compadres Annual Letter.

All proceeds from the upcoming 2nd Annual Mini-Triathlon benefit Las Campanas Compadres.
Look for dates and details in future weekly updates.

Port Tasting event at Las Campanas

Zoe — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 23:23:05 +0000

Friday, February 26
5:30 – 7:00pm in the Clubhouse Library
Las Campanas is hosting its first Port Tasting for members and their guests! Port is a fortified wine originating from the Douro Valley in the northern provinces of Portugal. Typically a sweet red wine, port also comes in dry, semi-dry, and white varieties. Those attending will sip and savor seven ports and three fine dessert wines including: Pocas 2000 Vintage Port, Pocas 40 year Tawny Port, Forrester White Port, Forrester 20 year Port and Forrester LBV Port. The menu for this tasting includes: Stilton with French bread; assorted dried fruits and nuts; Picasso pizzas with pineapple, prosciutto and gorgonzola; lobster fondue with leeks, sherry, Mornay sauce, wild mushrooms, served with crostini; black pepper crusted ahi tuna topped with fig compote; orange and honey crème brulée and milk chocolate fudge coconut macaroons.

Port Tasting with Dan Murray and Dominique

$44++ per person.
For reservations please call 505-995-3500.