By Rey Post
Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty
Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show
September 13, 2020
The “All Things Real Estate radio show airs this Sunday, September 13 (12-2pm Mountain Time) on Santa Fe’s Talk 1260 AM KTRC and 103.7-FM, and streams on SantaFe.com, as well as via the “Listen Now” link at ATREradio.com.
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This weekly radio show features host and Sotheby’s International Realty’s Associate Broker Rey Post (NM REC License #45660), as well as variety of special guests who offer news, information and commentary on current real estate, business, and community issues, important to homeowners, buyers and sellers.
The “All Things Real Estate” (ATRE) radio show meets the standards established by the New Mexico Department of Health as an “essential business” (real estate-related and radio service), as defined in the state’s March 23, 2020 public health emergency order relating to the presence of coronavirus. As such, ATRE is committed to bringing timely and informative content to the public from some of the nation’s best business, non-profit, community, and real estate leaders. The guest commentators on this week’s show are emblematic of the quality of professionals who have helped to make ATRE a destination that people from all over the country turn to each Sunday.
In the first hour of the show, join Rey and his guest co-host John Grisak, the owner of three roof restoration companies, including Fix My Roof, LLC, for a special discussion that includes an acknowledgement of a national observance occurring on September 13.
This Sunday is National Grandparents Day, first declared a national observance in 1978, by President Jimmy Carter. Grandparents Day honors the love only grandparents can provide to children, and is an opportunity to treasure that connection and spend some quality family time together. These caring and patient people offer more than just a generous dose of love. Grandparents also provide an abundance of wisdom, guidance and stability. Though there are clearly health-related challenges among the elderly during our Covid-19 experience, many publications observe that grandparents are playing an even larger starring role in multigenerational home life these days.
2020 Roofing and Home Maintenance Update:
John Grisak, President of Fix My Roof, LLC, will speak to not only the theme of the show, but also how he and his work team continue to address the social distancing needs of our current circumstances, as they bring services to their clients. John will also review roof restoration issues important to the residential and commercial clients he serves, during September and going into the fall and winter. In addition, John will update the audience on not only the cutting-edge procedures and products that his company uses in roof restoration, but also the services offered by his other companies—Fiddler Roofing NM, and Zia Insulated Foam Roofing. Fix My Roof, LLC, is committed to restoring existing roofs for a fraction of the cost of roof replacement while maximizing a positive impact on the environment by embracing environmentally responsible practices and educating the greater community about environmental stewardship. Headquartered in Santa Fe, John’s three roofing companies have completed both residential and commercial jobs in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, El Dorado, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Cochiti, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Silver City, and many more locations. John, a long-time supporter of “All Things Real Estate,” has returned to the radio show in 2020, as one of the program’s most trusted content providers.
Home Builder Review:
Kevin Skelly, Graduate Master Builder and Principal at home construction firm K.M. Skelly, Inc., will speak to the show theme, and also update the listeners on his ongoing efforts to manage his work in a safe and secure fashion, while dealing with our coronavirus situation. Also included in the conversation will be an update of Kevin’s roster of residential building projects in 2020. K.M. Skelly, Inc., has perfected a strategy that concentrates on customer service and quality products by giving attention to the details in every project. Kevin Skelly is a Certified Green Professional and a Graduate Master Builder with over 35 years of industry experience. Living in Santa Fe for more than 20 years, Kevin has developed a love for Santa Fe style that incorporates simple lines and reflects the landscape’s natural beauty. Accepting a limited number of projects each year, K.M. Skelly, Inc., is able to build a lasting trust with every client, transforming their visions into reality. Kevin is continuing his commentator role in 2020 on the “All Things Real Estate” radio show, offering his valuable and well-regarded observations on a variety of home construction issues.
Rey’s “Real Estate Recommendation”:
Rey’s weekly real estate recommendation will offer information on the ongoing efforts of Sotheby’s International Realty to address the needs of home buyers and sellers, as the coronavirus situation continues. Rey will also share some thoughts on an ongoing element of teamwork, that he and all of his broker colleagues subscribe to. Specifically, that the marketing and administrative staff at the Santa Fe office of Sotheby’s International Realty are offering an even greater level of professional assistance to the company’s brokers and clients, during this exceptionally challenging period of time.
Broker Reflections and Property of the Week:
Rey will review the attributes of 480 San Antonio, Unit #C with his Sotheby’s International Realty broker colleague Tim Galvin. Rey will also ask Tim to reflect on how coronavirus has impacted his personal life, and real estate work. Regarding Tim’s listing–this fine residence in the San Antonio Compound is located in the Historic Eastside of Santa Fe, and is close to everything, but quietly tucked away off of Acequia Madre. This three-bedroom, two-bath adobe and frame construction home, by respected builder Jay Parks, has never been offered for sale, and blends timeless Santa Fe charm with modern amenities. The home includes numerous features, including seven fireplaces, hand-troweled plaster walls, coved ceilings with vigas, beams, and corbels, arched doorways, nichos, rustic antique doors, skylights, tile and hardwood floors (no carpet), A/C, radiant in-floor heat, and a two-car attached garage with ample guest parking. The great room includes an impressive fireplace and access to covered back portal area with its own fireplace and room for entertaining. The kitchen offers top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances, a cozy corner fireplace and a casual dining area with French doors to the front entry courtyard with fountain, fireplace and BBQ. The master bedroom includes a retreat area, en-suite bath with walk-in closet and access to back portal area. The two guest bedrooms are separated from the master for privacy. This home has it all, location, adobe construction, plus Santa Fe style with modern amenities.
In the second hour of the show, join Rey for a special interview of the Mayor of Santa Fe, Alan Webber. Becoming the 43rd mayor of Santa Fe winning with a landslide victory on March 6, 2018, Alan is known as a successful entrepreneur and author and has considerable experience in local, state and Federal government activities. Alan has worked as the Editorial Director of the Harvard Business Review; ran for the Democratic nomination for Governor of New Mexico in 2014 (finishing second in a field of five candidates); and in 1995, co-founded the technology business magazine, Fast Company, where he was named Adweek’s Editor of the Year in 1999. In his fourth interview of 2020 on “All Things Real Estate,” Alan will engage in a discussion with Rey on a variety of issues important to the residents of the city including:
- Update on the city’s efforts to address the ongoing Covid-19 challenge.
- Review of the city’s current economic and budget situation.
- Address key real estate and development issues in Santa Fe.
- Assessment of the city’s future, and its important role in our nation and world.
ATRE Marked 11 Years Of Airing On June 7, 2020
On June 7, 2009, the inaugural broadcast of the ATRE program was aired. Since then, the show has aired on 550+ occasions mostly in a two-hour format with more than 2,500 guest commentators coming from Santa Fe and national real estate, business, governmental, entertainment, and community organizations. Though Rey created the show, and has hosted just about every 1st hour (and many of the 2nd hour broadcasts), a number of professionals have served as special guest hosts for many of the 2nd hour broadcasts of the show. Rey is honored that ATRE has been embraced by the listening audience, with people in Santa Fe, throughout New Mexico, and across the country selecting the show as a destination each Sunday. He is also very appreciative for the program’s corporate supporters, broadcast professionals at Hutton Broadcasting, and the marketing team at Sotheby’s International Realty, for all that they have done to make the show a success.
ATRE Wins National Award
RISMedia—the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry—has named ATRE as one of their “2020 Newsmakers.” Cited as one of this year’s 300 nationally-recognized industry leaders, ATRE and others have been characterized by RISMedia as “making a difference in the real estate and homeownership sectors, and whose actions have a far-reaching and profound impact on the real estate industry.” ATRE won in the category of “Trendsetters” in real estate, with information on the roster of award designees at: https://rismedia.com/2020-newsmakers/, and ATRE recognized at: https://rismedia.com/newsmaker/?id=429. Rey is honored to be a recipient of this special award and thanks all of the professionals who have helped to make ATRE a destination that people go to each week since the show first launched in 2009.
Giving Back to the Community
Since 2009, the “All Things Real Estate” (ATRE) radio show has offered air time to a variety of Santa Fe non-profit and community organizations. Representatives from organizations are able to use the ATRE program to share news and information with northern New Mexico residents about their services and activities. Over the years, some of the highly-regarded non-profit organizations featured on the ATRE program are: Cornerstones Community Partnerships; Think New Mexico; Las Campanas Compadres; the Santa Fe Concorso; Kitchen Angels; Creative Santa Fe; Dollars4Schools; and Youthworks. Senior Officers of the CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, have also served as commentators on the program. In addition, Santa Fe Mayor Alan Webber—who has offered commentary on the show since first elected in 2018—speaks to the programs, events and community activities important to the residents of the city. In 2019, the Town of Taos collaborated with ATRE, in a year-long information series—sponsored by the Taos Ski Valley—called “This Is Taos.” Designed to offer useful information about this historic northern New Mexico community, the monthly show earned high marks from the public. Among the companies and non-profit organizations joining in supporting this monthly show series were: Taos Mesa Brewing; the Taos Center for the Arts; the Taos Arts Council; the Taos Gallery Association; the Taos Opera Institute; as well as Taos Behavioral Health, the Strong at Heart, and Taos MainStreet Accelerator projects.
The Realogy Disaster Relief Fund
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As always, listener email questions and comments are welcome during the broadcast. Join in the conversation by calling Rey with your own questions or comments at 505-989-8900 or you can email Rey at: rpost@atreradio.com.
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