By Rey Post
Associate Broker, Sotheby’s International Realty
Host of the “All Things Real Estate” Radio Show
January 4th & 5th, 2025
The “All Things Real Estate radio show airs this Saturday, January 4 (3pm Mountain Time) and Sunday, January 5 (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 Rey and his special guests—John Grisak, owner of three roof restoration companies (including Fix My Roof, LLC), and Kevin Skelly, Graduate Master Builder and the principal at K.M. Skelly, Inc.—for a conversation about real estate and business issues, inspired by the start of the New Year.
As the symbolism blog Edenbengals.com tells us, the celebration of the New Year is a tradition that can be linked to the early civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Babylon. For these ancient civilizations, the New Year was a time of renewal, reflection, and celebration.
Regardless of the date or the culture, the New Year represents a time of new beginnings, hope, and optimism. It is a time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. Whether it’s setting new goals, making resolutions, or simply spending time with family and friends, the New Year is a time to celebrate life and all its possibilities.
Applying this concept to our day-to-day practices, Rey, John, and Kevin will offer their thoughts on the 2024 real estate and business events that resonated with them, and also offer some thoughts on what to expect with home owning, buying, selling and building in 2025.
2025 Roof Restoration Maintenance Update:
John Grisak will speak to the show’s theme, and also summarize the efforts of his teams in their residential and commercial roof restoration efforts, as we begin January 2025. John will also review the services offered by the three companies he owns: Fix My Roof, LLC, Fiddler Roofing NM, and Zia Insulated Foam Roofing, as well as the home and commercial construction services offered by Forsite Construction, LLC.
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, the roof restoration companies owned by John Grisak, are well-known for serving their residential and commercial customers in Santa Fe, Los Alamos, El Dorado, Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, Cochiti, Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Silver City, and many more locations. Fix My Roof, LLC is not only a long-time supporter of ATRE, but its professionals are also some of the radio program’s most trusted content providers.
Home Builder Review:
As the other regular monthly contributor on the first weekend broadcast of the ATRE show throughout 2025, Kevin will discuss the state of home building in the Santa Fe area, as well as nationally. Kevin will also reflect on a variety of home building design, construction, and renovation activities that are happening in January. Kevin will also point to the important elements that consumers should give attention to, as they develop their own plans for home construction, or remodeling.
From concept to construction, Kevin and his team are well-known for applying a comprehensive approach in the process of achieving a consumer’s vision for building, or remodeling a home. Kevin’s firm offers services to consumers not only in Northern New Mexico, but also in various regions in Colorado, where he has a track record of successful home construction. 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 three decades of industry experience. Living in Santa Fe for more than 30 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. As a long-time content contributor to the ATRE radio program, Kevin continues his role in 2025, offering valuable observations on a range of home construction issues.
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.
Reflections On The Brokers And Listings Of Sotheby’s International Realty:
Rey will share his 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.
City of Santa Fe Makes Bold Moves on Midtown, Affordable Housing:
New Mexico’s film industry and affordable housing advocates both have an extra reason to celebrate the New Year: the City’s Midtown District redevelopment effort has advanced, with a unanimous vote to approve the development agreement between the City and Aspect Studios to create a world-class film and multimedia hub. The plan will not only create the largest film studio in the state, but will create commercial spaces, affordable and market-rate housing, and more than 1,000 jobs. The win comes alongside the news that Tierra Contenta, a cornerstone of Santa Fe’s commitment to affordable housing, has begun Phase 3A, which will be managed by Homewise. More than 1,500 additional homes are planned for the new phase.
SFAR Real Estate Highlights:
Real estate pros and home designers weigh in on hot home design trends that may have timeless appeal—and the ones you need to approach with caution. Home trends can be hot one minute but not so hot the next. So, how can you tell which home design trend will survive or even be a classic someday versus one that might fade faster than you can say “carpeted bathroom.” Check out these Home Trends for 2025, visit the website.
Santa Fe Real Estate Highlight is a real time industry message from the Santa Fe Association of REALTORS®
Wildfire Prevention & Fire Proofing:
Ned Jacobs of the Quezada Jacobs Family Allstate Insurance Agency, LLC offers some 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. And to further the knowledge level of Realtors in our community, the Santa Fe Association of Realtors (SFAR) hosted a wildfire awareness discussion for its members. The November 21, 2024 event, included a number of special commentators—including Ned Jacobs—who addressed topics that speak to the protection of properties from wildfire damage. The information shared with Realtors has aided in their efforts to better inform home owners, buyers and sellers on this critical issue.
ATRE Moves Towards 16 Years Of Airing In June 2025:
ATRE began airing in June 2009. And through the end of last year, the show has broadcast on almost 900 occasions, offering commentary from more than 3,500 guests, representing 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 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 ATRE crew of professionals, the broadcast experts at Hutton Broadcasting, Peachtree Sound, 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 its 15-year anniversary press release.
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 here. Rey is honored to be a recipient of this special award and thanks all of the professionals who have contributed to ATRE’s success.
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.