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Mountain States Cup Chile Challenge at Angel Fire

Angel Fire is a stop on the 2011 circuit for the Mountain States Cup Mountain Bike Races. Disciplines include the Cross Country, STXC, 4X, DH and SD. We have a great turn out for this event this weekend, and the weather is beautiful.

VACATION RENTALS STRONG GOING INTO PEAK SEASON: NUMBER OF OWNERS WHO COVER BULK OF THEIR MORTGAGE WITH RENTAL INCOME INCREASING

48 percent of owners who financed their vacation home report they’re able to cover more than 75 percent of their mortgage by renting it to travelers, up from 38 percent of owners just one year ago

Nearly a quarter of owners (22 percent) say the increase in foreclosed homes has prompted them to bargain hunt for vacation real estate

72 percent of owners say bookings for this summer are the same or better than last summer; 23 percent have increased vacation rental rates this year

AUSTIN, TEXAS, May 25, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Vacation homes aren’t just for rest and relaxation; they are also a satisfying, moneymaking venture for many owners. HomeAway, Inc. – the world’s leading online vacation rental marketplace – finds in its latest “HomeAway Vacation Rental Marketplace Report” that 81 percent of vacation home owners who rent their homes to travelers are satisfied with the overall experience.

The satisfaction may be attributed to the extra income vacation rental owners generate, which contributes to mortgage payments and other expenses. In fact, 48 percent of owners who financed their vacation home report they’re able to cover more than 75 percent of their mortgage by renting it to travelers, up from 38 percent of owners one year ago. Nearly two-thirds (65 percent) of owners earn enough to cover at least 50 percent of their mortgage. Interestingly, 31 percent of vacation rental owners don’t have a mortgage.

Extra Income, Interaction with Travelers Drives Satisfaction

With the ability to pay off their mortgage, it’s no surprise that 63 percent of owners say generating extra income is what they enjoy most about renting their second home to travelers. On the other hand, 14 percent say sharing their vacation destination with guests is the second best aspect of renting out their home.

“Making some extra money is certainly a perk, but many vacation rental owners also find sharing their home and destination with others to be extremely rewarding – they truly care about the experience their guests have in their homes,” says Brian Sharples, chief executive officer of HomeAway®.

Rental Income Goes Toward Property Improvements, Mortgage Payments

One example of the care vacation rental owners put into the overall guest experience is they’re putting the rental income they generate back into their properties, whether it’s investing in home improvements or upgrades.

HOW VACATION RENTAL OWNERS USE THE INCOME GENERATED BY RENTING TO TRAVELERS
Vacation home improvements and upgrades – 62%
Mortgage payments – 52%
Everyday living expenses – 16%
Discretionary spending – 14%
Future savings – 11%

Lower Prices Drive Vacation Real Estate Purchases

With lower real estate prices in many parts of the country – some existing vacation rental owners are exploring the idea of buying a second vacation home.

About 15 percent of existing vacation home owners say they bought a vacation home because of the decline in real estate prices and another 12 percent said they are interested in buying due to the lower prices – a finding that is largely consistent with the National Association of Realtor's findings in its 2011 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey. The survey found that 38 percent of first-time vacation home buyers decided to purchase a vacation property last year primarily because of low real estate prices.

Nearly a quarter of vacation home owners (22 percent) say the increase in foreclosed homes has prompted them to bargain hunt for vacation real estate, and five percent have even purchased a foreclosed home within the past two years.

Strong Summer Ahead for Vacation Rental Owners

According to the report, 72 percent of vacation rental owners say bookings for the summer are about the same or higher than last summer. In addition, 59 percent say their rental rates are about the same for this summer compared with last summer, whereas 23 percent say they’ve increased their rental rates.

While some owners have concerns that rising gas prices and increased airline tickets will impact summer travel, only 48 percent of owners feel they need to offer special deals or incentives to attract renters this summer, compared with 55 percent of owners who offered deals last year and 66 percent two years ago.

There’s good news, in particular, for those who own vacation homes or are looking to buy in markets where traveler demand for vacation rentals is on the rise. New Orleans has been in the top 10 destinations with the largest year-over-year percent increase in inquiries from travelers looking to rent vacation homes for the past four quarters, while Chicago has made the list for the past three quarters. Amelia Island, Fla., and Wimberly, Texas, have made the list the last two quarters.

Vacation-home market faces long road to recovery

This is an interesting article I saw the other day, looks like a continued buyers market here in Angel Fire also...

By Rob Reuteman, CNBC.comPosted 5/8/2011 2:00 PM

The buyers' market for vacation homes is likely to continue for years, with activity largely limited to buyers with enough cash to circumvent a tighter, post-recession lending environment.

Thirty-six percent of all vacation-home buyers in 2010 did not use a mortgage — versus 29 percent the year before — while more than half of them financed less that 70 percent of the purchase price, according to the National Association of Realtors. Of those who bought a second home as a rental investment, 59 percent paid cash.

"Mortgage lending in the past three years has been pretty rough, with much higher underwriting standards," says Paul Bishop, NAR's vice president for research. "People drawn into the market at this point are buyers with substantial cash, or people not dealing with a mortgage. If your credit is strong and you put down a sizeable down payment, lenders are more interested."

Vacation homes remain the hardest-hit sector of the U.S. real estate market.... Read the rest of the article at the link above.

What's Good for the Goose is Good for the Gander and their Goslings.

Momma goose has found the perfect home for her family at the Angel Fire Country Club Golf Course. I took this on 5/25/2011. Can we help you and your Gander and Goslings find the perfect home in Angel Fire? We have some of the best deals in years, give us call or a honk! The Eby Group.

Cabin Listing Featured on Msn.com

As featured on msn.com, Cool off in New Mexico, 12 Getaway Cabins under $200,000


Location: Eagle Nest, N.M.
Price: $134,900
Eagle Nest, in northern New Mexico, was founded in the 1930s by folks from the Texas Panhandle who wanted to escape the heat of Texas summers. The community sits at 8,800 feet, where the pines stretch up to 90 feet high and offer privacy and coolness.

This quirky cabin was built in the early '40s and expanded in the '70s. The focal point of the 1,400-square-foot cabin is the fireplace in the middle of the great room. One bedroom and bath are on the main level; another bedroom is upstairs. Nearby are Angel Fire Ski Area and great trout fishing at Eagle Nest Lake State Park.

Angel Fire Resort Revamps Mountain Bike Park to Attract Riders of All Levels

ANGEL FIRE, NM – Angel Fire Bike Park, has gone through an expansion and improvement this spring and starting May 26, the Park will offer over 29 miles of new and enhanced trails for riders of all abilities. In an effort to appeal to the beginner and intermediate rider, the Angel Fire Bike Park has expanded and reworked the trails so beginners will have a safe and controlled environment to learn the sport, improve their basic skills and fine-tune the right technique for difficult sections. The Bike Park also boasts the longest season in the Rockies with all trails open from May 26 – October 16. Along with the revamped terrain the resort is offering deep discounts on passes and lodging packages, creating the most affordable Bike Park in the country.

Located in Angel Fire, New Mexico, Angel Fire Bike Park is a premiere mountain bike destination in the southern Rocky Mountains. The Bike Park offers chairlift-accessed terrain for downhill, cross-country and all-mountain styles of mountain bike riding, including beginner, intermediate and advanced/ expert trails. The Bike Park is an ideal location to learn the sport as it will offer riding clinics, bike rentals and repairs, guided tours, skills parks, freestyle features, special events and bike-friendly, slopeside lodging.

“With this revamp, Angel Fire Bike Park has the perfect terrain for every skill level, from the novice to the expert,” explains Hogan Koesis, Bike Park Manager, Angel Fire Resort. “We want more people to ride this mountain and we think they can do it at a lower price. Value is king in this economy and that’s why we’re now offering the most affordable Bike Park in the country.”

Special discounted prices this season include:.
• Daily rate $22
• The Gravity Pass $169 – a season pass that offers unlimited chairlift rides from March – October, and three free days at Trestle Bike Park in Winter Park, CO.
• Stay & Ride Package – as low as $49 per person, per night. Includes lodging at the base at Angel Fire Resort and single-day lift pass.

Whether it’s easily cruising down one of the new XC trails or taking on one of the technical root sections, drops or jumps riders can try something new on every decent. At an altitude of 10,600 feet bikers will have access to one of the largest lift-access mountains in North America.

As the site of the UCI Mountain Bike World Cup, NORBA Nationals, NCAA Collegiate Mountain Bike Championships and Mountain States Cup Championships the Angel Fire Bike Park will host a series of events this summer season as well.

CHILE CHALLENGE
ANGEL FIRE NEW MEXICO
JUNE 3, 4, 5 — DH, 4X, SD, XC, STXC
The Mountain States Cup has set the stage for 2011 with new venues, more endurance stage racing, new DH courses and more of the same racing you have come to love from the MSC.

OSO HIGH MOUNTAIN BIKE XC RACE
NEW MEXICO OFF-ROAD SERIES – NMORS #7
JUNE 25
Each series XC race will be an independent qualifying event for USAC MTB Nationals. The final overall series standings will be used to determine 2011 USAC NM MTB State Champions.

ANGEL FIRE’S 2ND ANNUAL FREERIDE FEST
AUGUST 2O
Angel Fire is going to be hosting the 2nd Annual Freeride Festival. Free beer, gear and a movie premier.

RED BULL FINAL DESCENT
OCTOBER 15
The last mountain bike event of the season, the Red Bull Final Descent is an intense 12-hour endurance downhill mountain bike challenge for sport, expert and pro-class mountain bike riders.

Vacation Home Sales Fare Better than Others

AUSTIN, TEXAS, March 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — While the overall residential real estate market is still down, sales of vacation homes fared better than sales of primary residences and investment properties in 2010. In fact, some consumers found low real estate prices, attractive mortgage rates and the potential for price appreciation compelling enough reasons to buy more than half a million vacation homes last year, according to proprietary research commissioned by HomeAway, Inc. as part of the National Association of Realtor’s (NAR) 2011 Investment and Vacation Home Buyers Survey.

The research found 38% of vacation home buyers decided to purchase a vacation property last year primarily because of low real estate prices. And 2010 proved a good year to buy, according to the NAR survey. Median sales prices for vacation properties dropped 11.2 percent from $169,000 in 2009 to $150,000 in 2010.

Other vacation home buyers cited the following factors as the most important reason to take the plunge into vacation home ownership last year, according to HomeAway® research:

Wanted a personal family retreat (27%)
Potential for price appreciation (12%)
Low mortgage rates (11%)
Other (13%)
“Vacation homes are more attainable than ever for consumers of all ages, thanks to attractive prices and the fact that people can rent them to travelers to help offset the costs,” says Brian Sharples, chief executive officer of HomeAway. “As the NAR report shows, about four in 10 buyers last year were under the age of 45.”

Vacation Home Owners Believe Rental Income Can Help Offset Mortgage on Second Home


Although few vacation home buyers cited rental income as the most important factor in their decision to buy last year, about seven in 10 buyers (69%) said it influenced their decision.

In fact, nearly all (94%) of vacation home buyers say they do plan to rent their property within the next 12 months to either long-term or short-term renters or a combination of the two, and 60 percent of buyers believe they’ll make enough rental income to cover at least half of their mortgage.

Of those buyers, about 44 percent plan to make their vacation homes available for rent between one and eight weeks over the course of the next year; 42 percent plan to rent their properties between nine and 26 weeks per year; and 15 percent plan to rent their homes between 27 and 52 weeks per year.

Vacation home buyers are willing to rent their property to more than one type of guest. The vast majority (74 percent) of people who plan to rent their property to short-term renters say they’ll rent the home to vacationers, while 36 percent plan to rent to business travelers and 23 percent plan to rent to other tenants, such as college students or people who are relocating to the area.

5 Things to Know About Buying a Vacation Home

(MONEY Magazine) -- Home prices continue to fall and there are some great deals for buyers looking for a vacation home. Here are five things to know before taking the leap.
1. Now is a good time to pounce
In many second-home hot spots, prices are still close to their five-year lows. According to Fiserv, single-home prices in Napa, Calif., for example, are down 47% from their 2006 peak; the average house in Ocean City, N.J., costs 24% less than it did in 2006. And though a few hard-hit markets like Las Vegas, Tucson, and Miami could fall a bit further, most economists believe the biggest declines are behind us. Meanwhile, sales in places such as Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Palm Beach saw double-digit increases last year. "Now prices are starting to move up," says Myrtle Beach broker Rod Smith.

2. A home is a better deal if it's rentable
You may think you'll keep the retreat all to yourself, but it's still smart to shop as if you're going to rent the place out. That's because a home's rental potential can affect its resale value, says Fredericksburg, Texas, agent Catherine Jeffrey.
Before you bid on a house, make sure the homeowners association or township allows short-term rentals (many do not). And keep in mind that renters prefer homes with at least one bathroom for every bedroom, says Jeffrey.

3. Don't count on rental income to pay your bills
The typical property rents out just 17 weeks a year, says Christine Karpinski of vacation-rental site HomeAway.com. Plus, you'll need to pay for cleaning, maintenance, insurance, and maybe management fees (at least 15% of income).
To get a handle on a property's income potential, ask a management company for a history of rental dates and rates for homes comparable to the one you're considering. If your monthly loan payment is less than or equal to one peak week of rent, you're likely to break even, says Karpinski.

4. Your loan rate depends on how you use the house
Lenders have raised standards across the board, but they're giving extra scrutiny to vacation homes. Use the property primarily as a second home and you'll pay about the same mortgage rate as you would on a primary residence, says HSH Associates vice president Keith Gumbinger. If you need rental income to qualify for the loan, however, the house is treated as investment property -- so you'll have to fork over as much as 25% for the down payment and pay up to one percentage point more in interest.

5. Tax benefits can be sweet
Rent the house out for two weeks or less and you won't have to report a cent of income to the IRS -- and you can still deduct property taxes and mortgage interest.
Stay there for less than two weeks or 10% of rental days, whichever is greater, and you can deduct operating costs -- everything from cleaning fees and maintenance to linens and repairs -- in addition to interest and property tax. Use and rent a lot? You'll have to allocate the write-offs between personal and rental use, which gets tricky, says Rick Shapiro, a CPA in West Hartford, Conn. So talk to your tax guy before you buy.

Vacation Home Prices Make for Bargains

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Been dreaming of a vacation home? Somewhere warm to get away? Or maybe a cabin in the woods? Prices are right if you can afford it.
The median price of a vacation home was $150,000 in 2010, down 11.2% from a year earlier, the National Association of Realtors reported Wednesday. In contrast, the national median for primary residences fell only 4.5% in 2010, according to NAR.
"The fall in prices has opened opportunities for more families to enter the second-home market," said Lawrence Yun, NAR's chief economist.
Still, vacation homes accounted for just 10% of all sales last year, and investment properties made up another 17%.

Those percentages were little changed for 2010 as home sales declined across the board. There were 543,000 vacation homes sold, down from 553,000 in 2009; investment purchases fell to 867,000 from 940,000.
One factor depressing sales was the difficulty in getting mortgages due to tight credit markets. Buyers often did an end-around this problem by paying cash. Nearly 40% of vacation home sales were cash deals, while nearly 60% of investment deals were handled that way.

Those buyers who did get mortgages brought big down payments to the closing tables, according to Walter Molony, a NAR spokesman. For vacation homes, the average was 30%, far more than the standard 20% down. Investment buyers with financing paid an average of 32% down.

Many of the second homebuyers targeted distressed properties. About 17% of investment purchases were foreclosures, while vacation homebuyers chose distressed prosperities 10% of the time, NAR said. Only 10% of families buying primary residences last year went with foreclosures.

Enchanted Christmas

An Enchanted Christmas, a must attend event kicks off the Christmas season in fine fashion Saturday (Dec. 4) at the Angel Fire Country Club beginning at 6 p.m. Angel Fire Homes and the Eby Group has a tree being auctioned off for the Stray Hearts Animal Shelter in Taos. Enchanted Christmas will ultimately benefit many local not-for-profit organizations but on the ticket during the event is music, dancing, food and a silent Christmas tree auction.

The event will be sure to get you in the Christmas spirit with a gala of activities including a very special treat in The Damn Band, a local favorite cranking up the dancing music beginning at 7 p.m. The event is simple. Businesses sponsor a Christmas tree and decorate it to be auctioned off. The proceeds will benefit a local charity or not-for-profit organization of their choice. Trees are already set up at the Country Club so you can get a sneak peak if you wish. The trees will be sold in a silent auction the night of the event and delivered the next day to the bidding winners. Hors d’oeurves will be served from 6 to 7 p.m. and the dancing to The Damn Band begins at 7 p.m. and runs to 10 p.m. A cash bar is available to help get your dancing legs started. Those who purchased trees can take them home the night of the event or they will be delivered for free the next day. Tickets can be purchased at the Angel Fire Visitors Center or the Chronicle office prior to the event or at the door. The Ebys will be there, and we hope to see you too!

Eby Group Moves Back to the Gold Creek

The Eby Group and Angel Fire Homes have relocated their office to the Gold Creek Condominiums. This is a full circle for the Eby Group as Kyle Eby and his wife Barbara previously managed the Gold Creek Condos from 1982 until 1999. We also have a number of beautiful two and three bedroom condos available for rent in the Gold Creek by the night. Please stop by and see us and we will give you a tour of our wonderful new facility!

Overdue Blog

Wow, it just occured to me I have not blogged in a long time. Took me a while to get in summer mode, but summer is here and it is beautiful! Lots going on this weekend, but the biggest event is the Grand Opening of the new Angel Fire Country Club. Barb and I were among the first last Friday to attend the soft opening, and the new clubhouse is beautiful! Tonight we will be there for the Jimmy Stadler band, try and join us!

Kyle.

Shovel Races and Lots of Snow

The Shovel Races made a blazing comeback to Angel Fire Resort this weekend with thrills and spills. The races are now production only, no modified class, but everyone had a great time and many competitors joined in the fun. We also picked up another foot of snow last night giving Angel Fire our best conditions of the season!

We have great lodging deals for Presidents Weekend so come on up and catch some air. Here is a picture of Austin Eby catching some air this weekend at the terrain park....

Beautiful Ski Day in Angel Fire!

The sun is out, the skies are a rich cloudless blue, and the snow is deep and powdery. It is definitely a great day to hit the slopes, or to go for a drive and look at some of our great real estate buys here in Angel Fire. One example is our Gold Dust C3 listing. This lovely two bedroom two and a half bath condo is located just 1.5 blocks from the Chile Express Lift and has rare views of the ski area. This one won't last as it is priced at $99,000. We also have a fantastic home by the golf course on two lots, with three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. this home has Wheeler Peak views, and many extras. With 2600 square feet this home also will not last at $379,000. So when your not on the slopes stop by our office at the Mini Mart Plaza here in Angel Fire and we will show you some great deals.

Kyle.

Snowing in Angel Fire

It is snowing again in Angel Fire. We have been picking up quite a bit of snow over the last two weeks and conditions on the Ski Mountain are excellent. Conditions are also excellent for picking up some great real estate buys! One exaample is our listing, Snowfire 302A, in the highly desirable A bulinding at Snowfire Condominiums. The sellers of this beautiful three bedroom three bath condo just dropped the price to $190,000. This is an excellent buy for a condo with great rental potential. Give us a call at 888-308-3917 or stop by our office at the Mini Mart Plaza here in Angel Fire to view this fantastic opportunity. View more details online at our website http://www/vacationhomesandcondos.com.

Kyle.

Night Skiing Started December 19, 2009

Come up to Angel Fire and try out our new night skiing. Angel Fire is the only ski area in New Mexico with night skiing, and it has been proving to be a big hit! The crowds at night have been amazing. Night skiing will be going on every night all through the Holidays. Come up and join us where apres ski in Angel Fire has a whole other meaning!

Kyle.

Two New Vacation Rentals and Night Skiing

We have added two new Vacation Rental properties. 29 Taos Drive is a newer home in a beautiful private setting. The home offers gorgeous wooded views, tasteful furnishings, and is equipped to sleep 10 people. There are two gas fireplaces, large gourmet kitchen, and lots of outdoor decks. There is a king in the master, a queen in each of the other two bedrooms, and queen sleeper sofas in the living room and loft. All linens and kitchen utensils are provided. The master bath features a jacuzzi bath. Our other new rental is Gold Dust Condo C3, a two bedroom two and a half bath unit that sleeps six. Chack both of these and our other rentals out by clicking here. Also join us at the Village Haus Saturday night for the celebration of Angel Fire's first night of Night Skiing! See you there...

Kyle.

Angel Fire Homes Property Management

The Eby Group is now offering Property Management and Vacation Rentals under the name Angel Fire Homes Property Management. We are specializing in only premier properties and we our proud to announce our first property, Skyview Way.

The Skyview Way Home is a brand new 5 Bedroom 4.5 Bath Angel Fire, New Mexico Executive Vacation Rental Home. This is one of the very nicest homes available for vacation rentals in all of Angel Fire. This home has 3400 Square Feet of gorgeous views looking out over the Valley of the Utes and Western Mountain Range.

The home features top of the line furnishings and decor, gourmet kitchen, 2 fireplaces, private outdoor hot tub, gas grill, 2 living areas, large 2 car garage, lots of deck areas with views, and for handicapped or elderly guests an elevator that services all three floors.

The home will sleep up to 12 people in beds, and offers lots of stretch out spaces for large families and groups. The home is situated on over two acres in a very private mountian setting. The home is just now being offered for rental for the first time, and is available for all Christmas Dates. For more information on this fantastic home please call Kyle, Jud or Barbara at 888-308-3917 or our cell at 956-802-8952. More pictures available upon request. Christmas dates will not last.....

Night Skiing in Angel Fire!

The lights on Exhibition, the big front ski run here in Angel Fire, came on last night for the first time! That is right, Angel Fire is the only ski area in New Mexico to offer night skiing this year. Crews have been busy all during the fall installing the lights, and what a scene they made last night with Exhibition all lit up and the snowmaking guns blazing. Angel Fire is really going to standout this year, and we have other great changes including s spiffy new bar at the hotel, and of course the Country Club which is looking just beautiful. The Eby Group also offers lodging in Angel Fire, ranging from economy to luxury. So make your plans now by calling The Eby Group now at 888-308-3917.

Kyle.

Old Fashioned Wood Stoves and Green Chile Stew

We spent the day at our Eagle Nest office at the Laguna Vista. It is a cold and snowy day, so we headed across the street to explore the Cottonwood Lodge and Spirit Wind Gallery where we met the very nice owners Stacie and Bill Ewing. They were having a cooking demonstration on one of the restored antique stoves they sell. We sat down and had some fantastic old fasioned Green Chile Stew and Cheese Cornbread, yum! The Ewings are making this a Saturday tradition, so if your in Eagle Nest on a Saturday at noon you need to stop and meet the Ewings and see their incredible store. In the picture of us you can see their personal stove in the background, I hope they don't sell the Garland Stove before I can save enough money to buy it!

Kyle.

New Office for the Eby Group

Wow, been so busy I haven't blogged in a while. The Eby Team has moved! We are now with Angel Fire Homes, and have three great locations to serve our Customers here in Angel Fire and in Eagle Nest. Please come by and see our new office at the Mini Mart Plaza. We will be offering a fuller line of services ranging from Real Estate, Construction, Lodging, and Home Care Services. Let us know what we can do for you!

Kyle.

It snowed 10 inches last night here in Angel Fire. Everyone is psyched about the coming ski season. It was 13 degrees this morning when I left the house. We have another 10 or more inches forecast for Tuesday night. Enjoy all the photos, and get ready for ski season by calling the Eby Team for your reservations now...






Kyle.

It snowed last night in Angel Fire! This is something to get excited about considering all the exciting things we have going on this upcoming ski season. First off Angel Fire Resort has added night skiing to our lengthy list of activities. The resort plans to light up 50 acres for fun after dark, including Exhibition, a favorite front side run along with Ridge Run, Valley and Dreamcatcher. A set of freestyle park features including jumps, rails and fun boxes will be accessible during the evening hours, as well as the timed NASTAR race course and the very popular Polar Coaster tubing hill. With night skiing I know I will never see my son at all...

Other improvments include a revamped hotel, and the Country Club will be completed and open by May. All of this makes Angel Fire the place to go this year. In case you did not know the Eby Team offers vacation rental lodging in Angel Fire. We own and operate Tripbeat Vacation Rentals. We offer a large selection of nightly rental homes and condos, and you can either book online or call and let an Eby help you plan your Angel Fire trip. Till next time...

Kyle.

We have an Apple of a Deal for You!

Barb and I went to see our friends at Graff Farm in Guadalupita this weekend and picked a bunch of beautiful apples from their orchard along Coyote Creek. The weather has been beautiful for the past five days with warm temps and clear blue New Mexico skies.

Picking perfect apples is a lot like picking the perfect real estate, there are a lot of pickings in the neighborhood but only a few are a perfect apple. One example of a great pick is our new listing at Snowfire. Unit 302A is in the highly desirable A building and is a large bright two bedroom plus loft with three full baths. The unit has over 1700 square feet, fireplace, furnished, and has very nice views. This pick is priced to sell at $199,000. Contact the Eby Team and we will show you this apple!

Kyle & Barb

Benchmark 313, Big Price Reduction! $160,000

The seller of Benchmark 313 has dropped the price by $9,000 to $160,000. This is an incredible buy for an Angel Fire 3 bedroom condo. This condo has million dollar views, and tremendous rental potential. Contact Kyle Eby at 956-802-8952 to view this fantastic opportunity!

Alpine Gardens 8, New Listing!

Barb and I want to thank Ed and Bobbie for letting us help them find the perfect new home and also for letting us market their condo, Alpine Gardens 8. Alpine Gardens 8 is a lovely 2 bedroom 1 3/4 bath ground floor, single story condo. The unit features a covered front porch with very nice views. New washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator/freezer, and range. The unit is being sold completely furnished and turnkey equipped for nightly rentals. Priced to sell at $119,000.00. Contact an Eby Team member today for a showing or view all details online at http://vacationhomesandcondos.com/listings/res/164037/index.html?sort=

Kyle.

Angel Fire is Under Attack!

SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2009, 2009 PARANORMAL SYMPOSIUM AT ANGEL FIRE

The Aliens are coming!!! This three-day weekend event will feature a variety of headline speakers discussing UFOs, aliens and abductions, Area 51, ghosts, mythical monsters and Native American legends, as well as psychics and other paranormal experts.

You've seen them on TV. You've read their books. You've followed their investigations. Now meet the paranormal experts in an informal arena where you can ask them questions, discuss their research, activities and experiences and see their artifacts.

Participate in mini-seminars, schedule private readings, enjoy cultural ceremonies and music, learn about your past lives, view a variety of paranormal videos in the film festival room and visit vendor booths offering Symposium memorabilia and other paranormal-related products. This should be quite an interesting weekend, hope to see you there. Click here for a complete event schedule!

Kyle.

Moreno Valley High Scool

Moreno Valley High School has broken ground on their new multi purpose building here in Angel Fire. This is an exciting time for Moreno Valley High, (ranked 41st best high school in the USA by Newsweek/Washington Post in 2008), as this is our first permanent facility. The first phase of the new campus, the Multi-purpose Facility is the most prominent architectural feature of the school and the centerpiece of its wind control strategy.  Located on the western edge of the school, it acts as a prow, deflecting westerly predominant winds.  It contains a gathering hall whose roof is designed to shed the wind, capture rain water and snow as well as admit abundant natural light.  Also included in this first phase of construction are student lockers and commons and a kitchen.

Jacque Boyd, School Director, says this facility is ahead of schedule and should be completed by late spring 2010, just in time for my son's junior year. If you are looking for quality of life and World Class Educations for your children here are a few facts to consider about our high school...

MVHS is nationally ranked as the 41st. high school in America by the 2008 Newsweek/Washington Post Challenge Index.

MVHS Five Year Average ACT scores are higher in every reporting category for the reporting period, than the state’s scores in the same categories.

MVHS Five Year Average ACT scores indicate eighty percent of our students scored college ready for college level English Composition and Social Science. (State college readiness percentages for the same period, 60% for English Composition and 48% for Social Science.)

MVHS students made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under No Child Left Behind in every category, for the past three years.

Nine-nine percent of MVHS seniors have passed all six content areas on the NMHSCE.

Ninety-three percent of MVHS juniors have pass all six content areas of the NMHSCE.

MVHS graduation rate was 100% in 2004 and 2005, 99% in 2006 and 100% in 2007 and 2008

Of the 18 graduates in 2008, 17 went on to higher education.

An MVHS graduate was named a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Several have received recognition for outstand scores on the Advanced Placement Program tests (AP Programs.) In 2007 one student was recognized as a “Scholar of Distinction”, one as a “Scholar with Honor” and four qualified for the AP Scholar Award.

MVHS seniors have gone on to pursue advanced degrees at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in American and abroad. Some colleges and universities that MVHS graduates have gone on to attend: Middlebury College in Vermont, University of Oregon, Texas Christian University, Virginia Military Institute, Brigham Young University, Universitiet College Utrecht in Utrecht, The Netherlands, and a World College campus in Florence, Italy.

Now ask yourself, would you like your children to grow up in a beautiful safe small town environment with world class public education? If so, contact me and I will show you how easy it is to live, work and play in Angel Fire, New Mexico.

Kyle.

Taos Mountain Music Festival

Barbie, Austin and I headed to Taos Ski Valley this past Saturday for the First Annual Taos Mountain Music Festival. It was a great time combined with great bands and fantastic music. Hats off to the event organizers, volunteers, sponsors, and promoters of this first class event. The Taos Ski Valley is the perfect venue for a music festival, and the weather cooperated by providing lots of sunshine!

The band lineup included Ozomalti, Joan Osborne, The Wailers, Nosotros, Rico Blues Project, and more! Another great component of the success of the event was the fact that the organizers allowed children ten and under in free, and this resulted in lots of families with kids. We also saw lots of friends from Angel Fire and from all over New Mexico. We heard the event was a great success with over 3000 people in attendance, and there is even talk in the air for making the event a two day event next summer. We will be back, and hope to see you there. In the meantime here are some photos...


Barb and Kyle enjoying the sounds of Joan Osborne.


Tara Chisum (Remax Angel Fire Agent) and her friend John.


Dawn and Bruce, our friends from Guadalupita.


Barbie and Curt and Karen Hanlen enjoying the Wailers.


The Wailers on Stage.


See you next year at the 2nd annual TMMF,

Kyle.

Angel Fire Country Club is taking Shape

The NEW Angel Fire Country Club House is taking on a shape that has everyone talking, and has a few of us old timers waxing nostalgic about the old Club House.

I have to admit prejudice to the old Club House. I got married there to the Girl of my Dreams, 17 years ago. It was a snowy Thanksgiving Marriage and I have been Thankful ever since. For our wedding we invited most of the town, which was not as many people as you might think...

Barbie had the ideal wedding in mind, and that meant everyting had to be perfect, and it was. The Old Club House was beautiful and had the beautiful Doors and Handles that depicted the Four Seasons of Angle Fire.

This is a picture of or son Austin and his dog Charlie admiring the construction of the new Angel Fire Contry Club. I look forward to seeing old friends at the new CC.

Kyle.