| Taos, one of the most beautiful ski resorts in the | | | | historical value, are recognized as being very |
| Western United States, is located in the | | | | energy efficient. |
| southernmost tip of the Sangre de Cristo | | | | Prices on condominiums in this part of New |
| Mountains in New Mexico. Today, it has some of | | | | Mexico begin at about $225,000 and top out at |
| the most sought-after real estate on the globe. | | | | approximately $260,000. Many are sold as |
| Taos has a rich history and culture that adds to | | | | vacation properties. Many ski condos are owned |
| its appeal as both a vacation destination and a | | | | by leasing companies and rented out to ski |
| permanent residence. Its unique architecture | | | | vacationers. Residential homes for sale can have |
| includes buildings constructed of adobe clay that | | | | prices as low as $100,000 but could run into the |
| are centuries old. Today, it is also well known for | | | | millions of dollars depending on the size, structure |
| its "Earthships," modern, self-sufficient homes that | | | | and location. |
| utilize alternative building materials and are | | | | Taos is best known as a ski resort community. |
| extraordinarily environmentally friendly. For more | | | | As such, it attracts winter visitors who come |
| than a century, writers and painters like D.H. | | | | back yearly for ski trips. After a few years, |
| Lawrence and Georgia O'Keefe have flocked to | | | | many of these seasonal visitors decide to |
| the town as well, establishing it firmly as a popular | | | | purchase Taos Ski Valley property as vacation |
| art colony as well as a resort town. These facts | | | | residences or permanent homes. Land sales and |
| and more make Taos real estate highly desirable | | | | construction of new homes also contributes to |
| in 2010. | | | | the economy of the area. Some considerations |
| Traditionally New Mexico's real estate prices have | | | | buyers should be aware of, prior to purchasing |
| been among the lowest in the nation. However, as | | | | land in the area, include rigorous subdivision |
| people have moved into the state, property | | | | regulations, issues dealing with access, road |
| prices have increased significantly as have the | | | | easements, wells and septic systems. |
| appreciation rates on New Mexico homes. Real | | | | Because of the uniqueness of the real estate |
| estate in Taos has enjoyed a steady appreciation | | | | market in Taos, it is particularly important to work |
| over the last 15 years. | | | | with an experienced real estate agent or broker |
| Housing comes in all shapes, sizes and styles of | | | | who has the expertise and knowledge to guide |
| construction in Taos, including seasonal rentals and | | | | you through the important and complex issues |
| full time live-in condos and homes. Among the | | | | involved in the purchase of property in this |
| great variety of listed houses for sale are some | | | | desirable New Mexico town. |
| of the old adobe homes, which besides their | | | | |