The Perfect Placitas Lullaby!

Water front property along the California coast is very expensive and everyone would love to be on the ocean or at least see it from your living room window, but in Placitas water front property is rare and has a completely different feel and magic to it. When my creek, Las Huertas, started running Saturday morning it was a cause for celebration! I can call it my creek because part of it runs through my property and is a constant joy to hear, especially at night. The perfect Placitas lullaby.
~Julie Denison, CRS, EcoBroker, Associate Broker

An Evening With Friends

A fabulous evening spent with friends --- this gorgeous yard is in full Spring bloom with colorful tulips everywhere. Good food, wonderful wine, gorgeous Placitas backyard with fabulous new pool, great views of the Sandia Mountains and sunset...life is good!
~Lynn Koch, CRS, CDPE, Associate Broker/Co-Owner

Bobcats in Placitas

As a Realtor selling property to people in Placitas, especially who are moving here from out of state, it is always fun to have them be so excited when they have a "visitor" to their yard. This bob cat appeared in the yard of some people who moved here in November and I love it when they call me to report that the coyotes were by, the wild horses were on the road or "Bob" paid them a visit. It is especially wonderful when they are able to get a picture too and send it with such joy.
~Julie Denison, CRS, EcoBroker, Associate Broker

Spring in Placitas!

Spring in Placitas is a series of stops and go's, warm weather and then a small snow storm, then more warm weather. maybe a freeze or two, I am sure you see what I mean. As a gardener, you learn what will enjoy the erratic weather and still thrive. The picture is one of my pansies that is still smiling even with it's coat of snow. Lettuce, peas, onions and garlic also don't seem to mind the occasional snow storm either.
~Julie Denison, CRS, EcoBroker, Associate Broker

Flea Market to Benefit Casa Rosa

La Puerta Real Estate sponsored a flea market on Saturday, 2/27 to benefit our local food bank, Casa Rosa. We are proud to say that we raised $1,000 for Casa Rosa. They needed to have some electrical work done on their building and Charlotte Lough, director of Casa Rosa, indicated that this money will go a long way towards accomplishing that. Thanks to everyone who participated in this very worthwhile event and thanks to the Placitas community for coming out in droves to buy. Not only did we make money for a worthwhile cause, but we ended up recycling stuff that might have ended up in our landfill. Giving back – it’s a good thing!
~Lynn Koch, CRS, CDPE, Associate Broker & Co-Owner

La Puerta's Anniversary!

On Valentine Day La Puerta Real Estate Services, LLC celebrated its 8th anniversary. Happy birthday La Puerta!

Placitas Winter Play Ground

As a Southern California girl, born and raised, I love our winters here! Just enough snow to have fun with but not enough to have on the ground all the time and become a real pain like in other parts of the country.. There are usually 2 or 3 days each winter when we have enough snow so that I can go snow shoeing right out my front door. Yesterday was one of those days and my dog Annie and I had lots of fun out in the snow while it was still falling and looking really magical. It is always so quiet when it snows and even the birds are hiding. It is such fun to be able to just go out the front door and not get into the car to drive miles in traffic just to be able to enjoy the winter. We are very lucky to be here!
~Julie Denison, CRS, EcoBroker, Associate Broker