By Rey Post
Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty
Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show
April 27 & 28, 2024
The “All Things Real Estate radio show airs this Saturday, April 27 (3pm Mountain Time) and Sunday, April 28 (12pm 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.
Each month, the program features its main host and Sotheby’s International Realty Associate Broker—Rey Post , or other real estate professionals who also host their own version of the program. Since 2009, the show’s hosts—joined each week by a variety of guest commentators—have made ATRE a favorite weekend destination for listeners from all over the country.
On the show airing this Saturday and Sunday, join Bonnie Davis—Professional Community Association Manager with homeowner association management company Westgate Properties, LLC—as she hosts her monthly program and will join her guest commentators in a conversation about lending in community associations.
Community Association Management Update:
Joining Bonnie is special guest Ron Blessey, Senior Loan Officer with Santa Fe Mortgage, who will offer his expert commentary on the topic of lending in community Associations.
Ron is not only a well-established loan officer in the Santa Fe real estate market, but is also the host of his own ATRE program, airing the third weekend of each month. Ron offers the listeners the latest news on not only lender issues, but also his thoughts on the state of the real estate market. He is well-known for his ability to provide residential mortgage products to a wide array of buyers, whether they are purchasing a primary, or secondary home, or for investor buyers, who are purchasing rental properties. He is also well versed in construction lending, based on his years of experience in this part of the real estate transaction process. In 2015-2016, Ron was President of the New Mexico Association of Mortgage Professionals.
Also joining Bonnie in this conversation is one of her regular show content providers:
- All Things Real Estate legal advisor Lynn Krupnik, of the law firm Krupnik & Speas, PLLC, will offer counsel on the show theme, and also share other useful legal updates for the residents of New Mexico homeowner and condominium association communities.
And Bonnie will promote the services offered by her other regular show content contributors:
- Aletta Marciano, of the ADV Insurance Agency, offers valuable counsel, on a range of insurance issues important to the residents of community associations.
- Landscape Update: Sean Gabriel, of Proscape Landscape Management, joins his colleagues in delivering a variety of landscaping maintenance advice and services for community associations.
- Remediation Counsel: Jason, Eric and the team at Advanced Remediation, LLC, provide services to home owners—including mold testing and removal, water mitigation, odor elimination, and safe and green sanitizing.
Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Westgate Properties, LLC specializes in the management of multi-tenant commercial properties and homeowner associations. The company’s goal is to promote community through highly responsive management with the aim that quality of life, quality of work and the value of one’s real estate investment is improved. Tom Simon, owner of Westgate Properties, and Bonnie Davis—and their regular guest commentators—have returned to the ATRE radio show in 2024, offering valuable real estate content on the last weekend of each month
Rey’s “Real Estate Recommendation”:
Rey’s weekly real estate recommendation offers news and information on a variety of home buying and selling, community, and business issues–as well as world events–that impact the lives and work of consumers and real estate professionals. Since “everything” is real estate–in one way or another–Rey’s commentary is intended to offer a perspective that speaks to a range of topics, no matter their origin. For this week, Rey highly recommends that you tune in for the show that Bonnie Davis is hosting.
Reflections On The Brokers And Listings Of Sotheby’s International Realty:
Bonnie will share Rey’s thoughts on the professional expertise, knowledge and commitment of his fellow associate broker colleagues at Sotheby’s International Realty, as well as the quality of the listings that the company offers to home buyers who wish to make Santa Fe their home.
Community Development in Action:
Did you know the City of Santa Fe’s Office of Economic Development has a team devoted to identifying City assets that can be sold, leased, or reimagined to support the City’s commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and sustainable community for all? The Asset Development team serves as the nexus between community and economic development, ensuring Santa Fe is a great place to build lives and families, dreams and businesses. You can learn more about them and sign up for updates at sfpublicassets.org.
Wildfire Prevention & Fire Proofing:
Put May 13th on your calendar, when a panel of experts—including ATRE commentator and insurance professional Ned Jacobs of the Quezada Jacobs Allstate Insurance Agency—will host a discussion on the theme of wildfires. The panel discussion will be live-streamed, starting at 5pm, by the Santa Fe Area Home Builders Association, and will feature commentary from business professionals, and public safety officials—including the Fire Marshall of the City of Santa Fe. To see the streamed presentation, go to sfahba.com/wildfire. Ned also offers useful information about how to protect your home and property from wildfires through fire-proofing your home, wildfire prevention, and wildfire safety. Go to this link for the information.
ATRE Marks 15 Years Of Airing On June 6th & 7th, 2024
ATRE began airing in June 2009, with the show broadcasting on more than 850 occasions, when it marks its 15 years of airing in June 2024. The show has offered commentary from more than 3,500 guests, who represent Santa Fe and national real estate, business, governmental, entertainment, and community organizations. Besides airing every Saturday and Sunday on two Santa Fe, NM radio stations—and streaming globally on SantaFe.com—ATRE is now offered via a professionally produced podcast, fashioned by one of the best podcast studios in the country. 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 weekend. He is also very appreciative of the program’s corporate supporters, the broadcast professionals at Hutton Broadcasting, and the marketing team and fellow associate brokers at Sotheby’s International Realty, for all that they have done to make the show a success. For background on ATRE, here is a link to a press release issued in December 2023.
ATRE Wins National Award
In January 2020, RISMedia—the leading information and news provider for the residential real estate industry—named ATRE as one of their “2020 Newsmakers.” Cited as a nationally recognized industry leader, ATRE was 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 this award at: https://www.rismedia.com/2020-
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: —New Story; Native Treasures Art Market; 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.
Anywhere Real Estate Disaster Relief Fund
Anywhere Gives has opened the Anywhere Disaster Relief Fund (ADRF) for the purpose of providing direct assistance to Anywhere’s family of employees, franchisees and sales agents who have been affected by federally declared major disasters. In addition, donors may direct donations toward the American Red Cross to support its relief efforts. If you wish to help, please make a donation by credit card through this secure website below. You will specify the company brand/business unit in the donation field. Donations made to General Support (“Anywhere”) will be distributed to applicants at the discretion of Anywhere Gives. To donate, go to this link for more information: Anywhere Gives is a 501 (c)(3) public charity supporting the philanthropic and volunteer activities of Anywhere Real Estate Inc. and its family of companies in communities where Anywhere has a presence. Contributions made to this site will be managed by Anywhere Gives. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law and individuals should consult their tax professional to determine the amount to claim as a tax deduction. Anywhere Gives is incorporated in Delaware and its tax ID is 20-0755090. Anywhere Real Estate delivers its real estate services through its well-known industry brands including Sotheby’s International Realty®.
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 202-550-2411 or you can email Rey at: rpost@atreradio.com.
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