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Beautiful colonial home on large corner lot. Steps from Pioneer Park, Farmers Market, Restaurants, Post Office. 3 or 4 bedrooms...old garage is converted to a room, living room with wood floors, built in bookcases and grand fireplace. Formal dining room has built in corner curios, crystal chandelier and wood floor. "Great room" has brick floors, fireplace, hot tub and french doors that lead to outdoor patio/swimming pool area. Property is completely fenced, rod iron in front and side, stucco wall in courtyard and block around pool area. Owner/Agent

Delightful like new home in desirable Alameda Depot Original home built in 1946 but has been almost completely rebuilt. Fabulous wine/wet bar in dining room. A new addition has also been added to complete a 3 bedroom, 3 full bath, living room, dining room, family room, walk in pantry, laundry room and a huge 16x32 deck. New insulation, walls, texture, paint, all new electrical, all new plumbing, smart wire system, addition is 2 new bathrooms, 2 new bedrooms and a grand hallway with built in bookshelf and windows and views out to deck.

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The Farrha house is a graceful historic home in the heart of the Alemeda Depot Distric. This rambling home is 3202 sq ft and has been partially redone, with huge possibilties. There are 3 bedrooms, one bedroom has a small sitting room which could be used as a 4th bedroom. 2 full baths and 2 powder rooms. Formal dining room has a tin ceiling and woods floors. The wood floors extend into the Family room, living room and study. Ask about the possible new floor plan for the upstairs!

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Truly New Mexican Style Casa in Alameda Depot Historic District. Offers tiled floors, gourmet kitchen w/ custom hickory wood cabinets, upgraded appliances, talavera tile décor backsplash & breakfast bar, 3 BR/3BA, 1,833 sq. ft., master bedroom w/ new wood floors, talavera sinks in all baths, private enclosed courtyard, covered patio, mountain views, smart wired, full window treatments & much more! L#803541

The Rynerson House, one of LC’s most historical properties is multi use, office & residential. Property includes main house + 3 rental units $1425 mo. income & approx 1000 sq. ft. studio space. This remarkable downtown property is ideally located just blks from new Judicial and Municipal Complexes. The rare Queen Anne adobe is situated on .611 acres of lush, mature landscaping. A distinguished office, elegant home or both! National & State historic registers & applicable tax credits.

2337 sq.ft, 3BR, 2.75BA contemporary home on a corner lot in Historic Alameda. Recent addition to this home added large living room, office, two extra bathrooms, master bedroom & viewing deck. Features include stained concrete floors, original hardwood & new bamboo floors, floating staircase, tongue & groove ceilings, lots of windows and skylights, mountain views & much more. Asking $299,900.

Country setting in the heart of Las Cruces. This beautiful home was built circa 1906 and is private and peaceful with over 1/2 acre of shady foliage surroundings. Zoned for multi-family so building a "casita" would complete this compound. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, lots of original features, custom rod iron fencing and a large workshop.

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There's nothing like the first few weeks of a new year to jumpstart your personal finance resolutions. First comes the after-Christmas hangover of credit-card bills and gift returns. But as we leave 2008 behind, there's never been a better year to start the rebuilding process. As a nation, we started saving again last year, for the first time in ages, even as our net worth plummeted -- thanks to the steep declines in home values and our diminished 401(k)s and IRAs. While many Americans once turned to their credit cards and home equity lines of credit to fuel a lifestyle that was beyond their means, this year many creditors clamped down on open lines of credit. Many found their maximum available credit limits reduced and home equity lines of credit closed, even if they were current on all of their payments. Millions of Americans lost their jobs and ran their personal finances into a brick wall, as the payments on their pay-option adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) jumped. This happened despite the Federal Reserve's lowering of the federal funds rate from 4.25 percent in January 2008 to between zero and 0.25 percent by December. The number of foreclosures and shorts sales increased, even as the number of new and existing homes sold fell dramatically. It'll take nearly a year to sell the inventory of existing and new homes -- and that's without listing a single new home. As we ended the year, it became clear that the recession was going to be deep, and hundreds of thousands of Americans likely losing their jobs in 2009. The financial and emotional pain of this recession will be felt for a long time to come. But just because a recession has taken hold doesn't mean there aren't things you can do to improve your personal finances. Because we are at the beginning of a new year, take the time to do a frank assessment of where you stand today. Then, create a vision of where you want to be by December 2009. With some careful planning, you may be able to get there. In this week's column, we'll start a conversation about how to make your finances real estate-ready and get your credit in home-buying shape. This year, I resolve to: 1. Put myself and my family on a budget we can afford. For most Americans, the word "budget" turns the stomach. If that's how the word makes you feel, don't use it. Let's look at concepts instead.

Let's start with something simple: Spend less than you earn. Buy in bulk (if it's cheaper), at sales, and in advance of when you'll actually need something. (If you wait until the last minute, it'll generally cost you more to get the same item.) Cook at home more often, and use coupons if you can. Avoid take-out foods and save restaurants for special events. The concept you want to focus on is "trading down." Each week, try to find a simpler and less expensive way to do the same thing. If you drink a bottle of $25 wine each week, try to find one you like at around $8 to $10 per bottle. If you're eating out twice a week in restaurants, cut that back to once a week or once every other week. If you're spending $200 per night out (babysitter, dinner, theater, transportation, etc.), try to cut that to $100 per night. You don't have to use the word "budget." But you should find a way to track your expenses (Mint.com and QuickenOnline.com are two of many choices), income and investments electronically, so you can see what you're spending and when. 2. Pay off my charge cards. The average American has more than $9,000 in creditcard debt. That's in addition to a mortgage and a car loan. More twentysomethings are paying off school debt than ever before. Debt isn't much of a problem unless you have financial dreams you hope to achieve - or you like to sleep at night. For future homeowners, every dollar you spend to pay down your charge-card debt or car loan each month is a dollar less that you'll be able to put toward your monthly mortgage payment. (While lenders have, in the past few years, extended an increasing amount of credit, traditional debt-to-income ratios are now being enforced.) Finally, while you're paying off your charge cards, remember to pay them on time. Paying on time, over time, is the sure-

fire way to improve your credit history. 3. Pay myself first and last. This little bit of common sense is particularly helpful if you're trying to save for a down payment or another major purchase. Each month, make out an invoice to yourself for the amount you wish you were saving. It could be $50 or $500. When you pull out your checkbook to pay your bills each month, take out the invoice and literally pay it first. Then, if you have any cash left over in your checking account at the end of your bill-paying session, pay yourself again. The high-tech way to do this, of course, is to have your bank or financial investment company electronically pull the money out of your checking account each month and send it to a different account. The thinking is, if you don't have the cash in your pocket, you won't spend it. (Remember to mark this down, however, or you could wind up bouncing checks and needlessly wasting additional dollars on bank fees.) Once the money is out of your checkbook, you won't waste it thoughtlessly. It doesn't matter where you put the money, although if you write the check to your Roth IRA account, you'll get a bonus: The money will grow tax-free forever. Looking for another good idea? Send the second check to your child's 529 college savings plan. The money will also grow free from state and federal taxes (depending on the plan you choose), and you may get a state tax deduction for your contribution next April 15th. If you're saving for a large purchase, like a house, put it into an interest-bearing account somewhere relatively inaccessible. In recent years, companies began introducing the Roth 401(k), an after-tax option that allows you to salt another $15,000 away for your retirement. Like a Roth IRA, the cash grows tax-free forever. While there are no income limits for participants, your company has to offer it as a benefit. See your human resources department for details.

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Conforming mortgage rates ended 2008 at the lowest levels in decades. One reason is that inflation is not a concern right now due to the current economic weakness and the decline in energy prices. In addition, the Fed has begun to purchase mortgagebacked securities (MBS), increasing the demand. Mortgage rates are generally determined by the price of MBS. On November 25, the Fed announced a plan to purchase as much as $500 billion in MBS, and mortgage rates have dropped significantly since the announcement. Low inflation and Fed purchases of MBS are expected to continue in coming months. Along with low mortgage rates, homes have reached their best level of affordability in many years, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). The NAHB index compares the cost of paying for a home, based on average home prices and mortgage rates, to the median household income. Increased affordability allows more people to participate in the housing market, which sho uld boost demand for new and existing homes. The consensus outlook is that the economy will begin to improve during 2009. In addition, both the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) expect the hous-

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The consensus outlook is that the economy will begin to improve during 2009. In addition, both the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) and the National Association of Realtors (NAR) expect the housing market to improve this year. ing market to improve this year. The NAR predicts that both the number of existing home sales and home prices will increase in 2009. The combination of a rebounding economy, low mortgage rates, and affordable home prices provides good reason to expect an improved housing market in 2009. The important Employment report will come out on January 9th. As usual, this data on the number of jobs, the Unemployment Rate, and wage inflation will be the most highly anticipated economic data of the month, since the condition of the labor market is perhaps the single biggest factor in the performance of the economy. Early estimates are for a loss of 500,000 jobs in December.

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Billie Haynie (575) 635-8921 • Emerick Real Estate (575) 523-2850 0000 Lakespur • $110,000 This is one of the few lots left in the city with great views of all of the valley....As far as the eye can see a little bit of Heaven on Earth. West on Picacho-Left (South) on Weinrich (Right) West on Redwolf, Right (South) on Lark Spur Court to cul-de-sac, 2nd lot on Right. Owner/Agent. Christine Telles (575) 650-4121 • Coldwell Banker deWetter Hovious, Inc. (575) 521-1000

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10 easy ways to improve your home’s curb appeal When driving down a residential street, have you ever noticed how some houses just seem to have it all together—from paint to plantings to proper proportions? That quality, often called curb appeal, can be somewhat elusive. From a real estate standpoint, curb appeal makes a home more valuable and easier to sell. For a homeowner, it inspires pride. What about your own home? When you look at it objectively, does it immediately elicit a strong first impression? If not, what is it lacking? Following are 10 techniques guaranteed to perk up your home’s curb appeal.

1) Clean up. This is often one of the least expensive yet most significant things you can do to improve the look of your home. Simply picking up the front yard, putting away unused items such as lawn furniture or other random items, and cleaning up the driveway can make a world of difference. 2) Prune and plant. Cleaning up your landscaping is another relatively easy step. Start by pruning trees and shrubs to enhance their beauty. Then do some planting. Use trees to create majesty and focal points. Tall

shrubs can frame and accent interesting features of your house and yard—and conceal unsightly garbage cans and the like. Low plants and ground cover tie everything together. Brightly colored flowers in the foreground are a sure way to make a yard look lively. 3) Wash the siding. If you can work safely from the ground or a ladder, this is a job you can do yourself; otherwise, call a handyman or professional pressure-washing service. If doing the cleaning yourself, protect stone and brick walls, patios, and plants with plastic sheeting. Sweep off dirt, working from the eaves to the base. Hose off the walls, again working from the top down. If necessary, scrub with a stiff-bristle brush attached to a long handle, using a mixture of water and non-phosphate detergent. If you decide to use a pressure washer yourself, be very careful to keep the nozzle moving; holding it in one place will remove the paint. 4) Paint. If cleaning doesn’t revive your house’s paint job, painting—though relatively expensive—will give you plenty of bang for your buck, transforming your

house with an entirely fresh, new look. If painting the siding is a bit beyond your budget right now, consider painting just the trim. 5) Green up your lawn. Because a front lawn often carpets much of the front yard, its condition is critical to how a house looks from the street. You can start with regular mowing, raking, edging, weeding, and watering. If necessary, fertilize, de-thatch, or aerate it to get it looking great. 6) Create visual interest. Fences, arbors, water features—these are just a few of the elements that can add style, character, and visual interest to your front yard. 7) Punch up the path. The walkway and/or steps that lead to your front door can do more than provide safe passage—they can set the tone for your home’s style, from casual to informal, simple to stately. Brick, concrete, stone, tile—you will not lack for choices of materials or styles.

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9) Light the way. Outdoor lighting can be very effective at highlighting your home and yard’s features after daylight hours. Your front yard should have functional path and front porch lighting as well as accent lighting to help create dramatic effects. Home improvement centers carry a variety of low-voltage lighting kits that are made for DIY installations.

10) Garage your cars. Many of us turn our garages into storage rooms and park our cars in the driveway where they clutter the view of the house. If this is the case with your household, maybe it’s time to pare down the paraphernalia to make room for the cars. Courtesy of HomeTips.com

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Accent Real Estate Office: 575-526-4999 • Toll free: 800-603-3167 www.martiwells.com • Email:accent@zianet.com

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Marti Wells

WONDERFUL FLOOR PLAN

GREAT TELSHOR LOCATION

1022 Avondale - 3,400sf. Home has 4 bedrooms 2.5 baths 3 living areas, dining room, kitchen has granite counters, stainless appliances, custom hickory cabinets recessed lighting & an island, large utility room. Home is tile throughout except bedrooms. The gallery halls are 5 - 6 ft. wide with room for book cases or game table and chairs. All new electrical, windows, roof coating with warranty, insulation, some plumbing. A must see if you like an easy flow floor plan, like to entertain or just like space. Owner/Agent. $309,900. Call Marti for an appointment at 575.644.7070

1829 Salinas - Conveniently located in the Telshor area this 4 bdrm, 2089 sq ft home sits on nearly a quarter of an acre with beautiful views of the organs from your nicesized yard. Granite counter tops, wood and tile floors thru out. Nice floorplan with lots of modern updates like custom cabinets, granite counter tops, stainless steel appliances, new roof with warranty, new paint, double pane windows and a fireplace! Plenty of room for an RV! Priced well at $229,000 Call Summer Woods for your showing at 575-650-0930.

PRICE REDUCED!

A MUST SEE!

1024 Steve Drive - Awesome property for the money. 1.25 acres with 40 x 29 horse barn with stalls. Chainlink fence surrounds property, perfect for horses. 2000 Doublewide 3 Bdrm 2 Bath with utility room. 1232 sq ft. Located in Chapparal. Only $66,,000. Call Summer Woods for a private showing or more info at 575-650-0930.

1421-A Alamo - 2 br, 1.bath condo. recently tiled all but bedrooms, atrium converted to dining area, new master cool & newer appliances. $88,000. Call Marti to View. L#781367 Call Marti to view at 644-7070.

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Vacation Rental? Corporate Needs? Visiting Family & Friends? Between Homes? Waiting For Your Home To Be Built?

Summer Woods 575.650.0930 www.lascruceshomesites.com

Stay in a new, comfortable, luxurious, furnished condominium with full kitchen and washer and dryer along with a fitness center, pool, and barbeques in the lovely center courtyard. Beautiful views and ambiance. Walking distance to shopping, restaurants and historical attractions. Enjoy this charming community year-round. Two bedroom units available weekly and monthly.There is nothing else like this in Las Cruces or the Mesilla Valley. Come see why!

Beautiful Villa Esperanza Condominiums Located At The Gateway To Old Mesilla

Call 575-525-5633

2917 Cheyenne • $379,500

Stephanie L. Keepers 575.635.0741

3050 Chippewa Summit $239,500 4BR, 2BA

3080 Chippewa Summit $289,500 3BR, 2BA Spectacular Sunsets from your back deck!! Overlooking your constant depth 12x30 in-ground pool. 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths with tile floors and granite counters in the kitchen and all 3 baths. Lots of wooden beams in great room. Seperate formal dining flows to Great room making this the perfect house for entertaining. Smart wired for your electronics needs and pride of ownership shows. A short climb to your viewing deck enhancees the valley views available from the back yard and adds a great view of the Organ Mountains. You really gotta see it!

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Lyn Haston (575) 993-6398 (575) 522-4235

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625 Stone Canyon Drive • $246,950

• Convenient Location • Split Bedroom Plan • Security System • Desert & Green Landscaping

• 4BR/2BA/2CG • Refrigerated Air • Organ Mtn. Views • Hot Tub

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H O M E O F T H E W E E K 1833 SUMNER AVE

TO HELP YOU! OPEN SATURDAY 1-4 P.M. Visit LasCrucesMoves.com and click on the “Home of the Week” for additional photos and information. Darling 3 bedroom, 2 bath home on cul-de-sac.... great starter home with lovely tile floors throughout, new carpet in bedrooms. Large private backyard & located directly across from a lush green park. Features include: • 3 bedrooms • 2 bath • Loma Heights area • Tile Flooring • Breakfast Bar • Covered Porch Directions: Take Triviz to Craig to Sumner Ave. Open House hosted by Wayne Linebarger.

Asking Price: $135,000 Tracey Pidge 575-635-1053 Steinborn GMAC Real Estate 575-522-3698

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Hot On The Market January 15-21

$556,000

3908 Sombra Arbol. Spectacular home well priced at $190,000. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, excellent floorplan and large cul-da-sac lot. Views of the Valley, walking distance to new 36 acre city park! Just finished and ready to move in...

HORSES ALLOWED!

3480 Calle Bebado. 1 acre, landscaped with pool and horse corral with fences. Great almost new home, game room with wet bar, media room, formal dining, study, large walk through pantry, gourmet kitchen with kitchen nook… GREAT VIEWS!!! Light and bright open floor plan. A must to see! L#805354 Nora Stone 575-649-2281 RE/MAX Classic Realty 575-524-8788

$199,500

$190,000

Aaron Perez 575-571-3217 Coss Real Estate 575-524-7653

WELL PRICED HOME!

PRICED AT ONLY $199,500! 1801 Clark + 1803 Clark. Brick fireplace in the living room of this 3BR, 2BA big brick beauty & tiled den ready for woodburning stove, formal dining & huge kitchen with center island. All refurbished w/ new roof, ventwork and much more! Central heating & cooling. BONUS: 1BR, 1BA cottage! All situated on fenced & gated 1/4 acre. Owner is able to finance or will pay your closing costs if you buy no down, VA or small down FHA. 2-5

$120,000

NO CLOSING COSTS!* 1467 Branding Iron Circle. Big beautiful, 4BR, 2BA luxury home on it’s own lot appraised by the County for more than $138,000 but available to you for only: $120,000 WITH NO CLOSING COSTS!* Are you a veteran… no down! FHA only requires a small down! There are many easy plans for 1st time home buyers!! Move in Ready!

JORNADA

$169,900

A MUST SEE!

4540 Camino dos Vidas. Immaculate home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, 2 car garage, 1490 sq. ft. In area convenient to White Sands, schools & shopping. David Blackmon 575-642-7438 Winton/Flair Realty 575-541-1968

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LAS ALTURAS

$425,000

GREAT CITY & MOUNTAIN VIEWS

4240 Kalancho Court. FOR SALE, LEASE OPTION, REAL ESTATE CONTRACT, OR LEASE $1,500 PER MONTH. Beautiful one-acre yard with heated swimming pool. Cabana with 3/4 bath, and 3-car garage, 2 story, 2 living areas, beautiful landscape, drip system, four bedrooms + office, skylights, balcony deck, pool room. Seller is offering $20,000 to refurbish home. Lucille Garcia 575-640-9361 Tracey Pidge 575-635-1053 Steinborn GMAC Real Estate 575-522-3698

LAS COLINAS

$275,000

BEAUTIFUL EXTERIOR, SPACIOUS INTERIOR, AND A SPOT FOR REFLECTION

5281 Morganite Court. This home can be found in the Las Colinas area. It features 2763 SF with 4 bedrooms, 2 ¬ø bathrooms, & a 2-car garage. This home also offers two living areas, a formal dining room, & large bedrooms. The exterior is appealing with a xeriscaped yard,stucco walls, & a decorated covered porch. The backyard is beautiful with a green and gravel landscape, & a pond for quiet reflection. L#803899.

Evelyn Bruder 575-650-7224 Steinborn GMAC Real Estate 575-522-3698

4-HILLS

$199,900

PRICE REDUCED $16,000!

3361 Conocito Place. Now you can have it all...convenient location and quality construction at a GREAT PRICE. New, custom 3BR/2BA/2CG 1660 SF home located near I-70 & I-25 featuring 2x6 construction, tile in the living areas, hickory cabinets and all kitchen appliances. Frontier Quality Homes... where quality meets your budget Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

SHALEM COLONY

$289,000

NEW LISTING!

3540 Coral Rd. This could be your sanctuary, your place to think with such great views of the Organ mountains and the City. Country living with views that won't quit. Rita King 575-640-6019 RE/MAX Classic Realty 575-524-8788

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HIGH RANGE

TALAVERA TREASURE 4931 Chippewa Trail. Located on 2.3 acres in Talavera, this beautiful 3178 SF 4BR/2.5BA/3CG Southwestern contemporary features custom woodwork, granite counters, a huge great room, 2 eating areas, pantry, laundry and central vac. There are tasteful built-ins throughout, energy efficient construction and a drip irrigation system. Extra wide doors and hallways give easy access to all. Horses are welcome. Incredible Views.

Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

SONOMA RANCH

$385,000

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2264 Sedona Hills Pkwy. NEW LISTING in TIME for the HOLIDAYS! Earn $50,000* by purchasing today! SW design, NO maintenance, ranch style home on the hilltop along the 4th fairway of Sonoma Ranch Golf Course. Better than new; 2006 built, 3 bedrooms*, 2 baths, all tiled floors, 2030 sq. ft. 2 car garage. All appliances are included. The large, xeriscaped lot can accommodate your design in a pool/hot tub/spa/waterscape. There are spectacular views all around, especially west to the city lights and sunsets beyond the Golf Course. There are too many custom upgrades to mention! Please call me for details.* Tom Tetting 575-405-8618 RE/MAX Classic Realty 575-524-8788

To Adver tise in the Hot On The Market Call Jor ge Today! 575-636-7706

$549,927

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7038 CALLE ESTANCIAS

650 SAN MIGUEL AVENUE • PRICE REDUCED!

5637 VIA ESTRELLA 2008 Fall Parade of Homes

GREAT HOUSE IN LA MESA, NM

Unique Home! This elegant beauty offers 3602 square feet of comfort: 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, oversized 3 car garage, 3 great living areas, granite throughout, imported wood doors, 1498 square feet of tiled entertaining patios, fire pit, built-in BBQ and breathtaking panoramic views. $747,600

Great Country Home! Perfect for a small family or a wonderful place to retire. Lots of potential! This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, has 1786 sq. ft., 2 living areas, over 800 sq.ft. of open and covered Porch and Patio areas, storage building and great yard with mature landscaping. $150,000

0000 LARKSPUR

620 ROCKY ROAD

PRICE REDUCED!

This is one of the few lots left in the city with great views of all of the valley....As far as the eye can see a little bit of Heaven on Earth. West on Picacho-Left (South) on Weinrich (Right) West on Redwolf, Right (South) on Lark Spur Court to cul-de-sac, 2nd lot on Right. Owner/Agent. For More Information Please Call Agent/Owner Christine Telles at 575-650-4121

Great Family Home! On 1.3 Acres, this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath plus Office has 3741 sq ft of Living Area, Huge Family/Gameroom/Bar Combo Area Inside, as well as an additional Oversized Patio with Kitchen and Upstairs Deck, also has Two Detached Bar/Buffet areas. Great for Entertaining. Two Car Garage has a Mechanic’s Pit. This Wonderful Property has Great Views and can be Horse Property. L#805306. $438,000.

3025 SQ.FT. 4BR/3.75BA

10017 SAN SAVINO

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TELLES

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6720 RAASAF CIRCLE • $799,999

Magnificent new 3,025 sq.ft. 4BR, 3.75BA, 3 car garage home on a private 1.75 acre lot in La Tierra Escondida. Pella windows, dual on demand water heaters, dual climate control, audio & TV systems, all appliances, granite throughout, snail shower, and much more. $589,900. Call 1-800-290-3316 and enter Code 269.

Price reduced to $424,900! This is a beautiful 3,000 sq.ft, 4BR, 3BA home on a 1/2 acre lot in Picacho Hills, with custom cabinets, granite countertops, central vac, great mountain views and much more! To hear a detailed recording about this home's features, call 1-800-961-6706 and enter Code 1789.

820 FRONTIER

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KNOCKOUT EXPERIENCE & SERVICE DELIVERING

This elegant home is a former "Showcase" with over 4,800 sq ft living space, 8000 ft are framed 4 br, 3 1/2 bath, 2 car oversized garage, swimming pool and guest house, Plus VIEWS!

00 BAYLOR CANYON ROAD • $129,500

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PRICE REDUCTION! A new world to conquer, 5 acres of pristine beauty with post card views and a perfect setting for your future home. Priced to sell! “It is a blessing to make a difference and provide integrity and service in every transaction”

3529 Foothills Rd. 575.532.5678

820 Frontier is a beautiful 1547 sq.ft, 3BR, 1.75BA home in the Sagecrest Subdivision, right next to Sonoma Ranch. This home has a brand new roof, new elastomeric stucco, Saltillo tile floors, raised viga & corbel ceilings with skylights, a 2-sided stone fireplace, incredible panoramic sunset views, easy care back yard and much more. Check out this home's fact line! Call 1-800-961-6706 and enter Code 1792.