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SONOMA RANCH Great Buy. Great neighborhood. Beautiful home only 2 years old. Formal dining room, 3 br + office/library or formal living room. Family room with 2 sided fireplace, one side open to back patio, beautiful kitchen with granite counter tops & island & breakfast bar. Split bedroom plan. Attractive color scheme using 3 desert colors on wall and molding. Large master suite, adjoining bath with jet tub and separate shower.

MESILLA This open and bright family home was built in 2007. It is over 2800 sq.ft., has 4BDs/2.5BAs. Upscale touches are through out, including high ceilings, fireplaces in living room and main bathroom, granite countertops in kitchen. Spacious yard needs work, but has place to accommodate practically everything you may need within city lifestyle. Convenient location (walking distance to Mesilla area).

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• 2006 Ranch style home • 1815 SF, 3 Bedrooms, 2 Baths • 30x50 insulated workshop w/electric • 12x12 tack shed, 24x48 hay shed

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

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By Jack Guttentag Inman News Service

Last week I had little good to say about Fannie Mae's new Payment Power Program (PPP), which allows a borrower to skip up to two mortgage payments in any 12-month period, and up to 10 over the life of a loan. A skipped payment results in an additional loan, equal to the payment plus a healthy access fee, tacked on to the balance. As an emergency source of funds, it is much more costly than accessing a home-equity line of credit (HELOC). My view is that borrowers don't need a high-cost way to borrow for emergencies. What they need is a no-cost way to accumulate a reserve within their existing mortgage that would allow them to skip or reduce payments when necessary. A truly flexible mortgage would provide this. Here is how it would work. The flexible mortgage would base the borrower's payment obligation on the loan balance. A schedule of required balances, declining month by month over the life of the loan, would be part of the contract. If the borrower made all the scheduled payments, his balances month by month would correspond exactly to the required balances. But if he paid more in some months, his actual balance would fall below the required balance, the difference constituting a "reserve account," which he could draw on by paying less later on. For example, the loan is for $160,000 at 5.5 percent for 15 years, with a monthly payment of $1,307. The borrower receives a bonus every Christmas from which he pays an extra $1,000 on his mortgage. With each extra payment, the gap between his actual balance and the required balance widens. If he does this five years running and then loses his job, he can skip his payment entirely in months 72, 73, 74, and 75, and in month 76 he can pay only $575. At that point, the actual balance and required balance are equal, so his "reserve" is exhausted. Or suppose the borrower inherits $10,000, which he decides to use as an extra payment in month 12. If he falls sick in month 37, he can skip eight payments and most of a ninth before his reserve is exhausted. In many cases, a borrower wants only to reduce the payment, as opposed to skipping it entirely. If the borrower who prepaid $10,000 in month 12 needed to cut his payment from $1,307 to $1,000 starting in year 4, he could do it for 39 months before exhausting his reserve. The beauty of the flexible mortgage from a borrower's perspective is that once he/she gets ahead of the game, his/her payment can

be anything he/she wishes. The only limitation is that the actual balance must stay below the maximum balance each month. This flexible mortgage is not rocket science. The numbers cited above were drawn from an Excel spreadsheet that required only a minor add-on to an existing amortization spreadsheet. The payment option adjustable-rate mortgage (ARM) that many lenders offer today is far more complicated. Servicing a flexible mortgage presents only modest challenges. At a minimum, the lender would have to inform the borrower of the minimum payment required each month, something they do now on option ARMs. It would not be difficult to provide a wider range of possibilities, or to allow borrowers to test their own preferences by accessing their account over the Internet. Since the borrower's obligation on a flexible mortgage is defined in terms of the balance rather than the payment, delinquency and default would also be defined in this way. Delinquency would be a single occurrence where the actual balance exceeded the

required balance, and default would be a succession of months (perhaps three) in which this happened. The flexible mortgage encourages borrowers to save nuts for the winter. Hence, I would expect that both delinquencies and defaults would be lower than on our current mortgages. Some lenders in the United Kingdom, Australia and South Africa provide mortgages with much greater payment flexibility than anything available in the United States. At least one large lender in South Africa allows complete payment flexibility so long as the balance does not exceed the original balance, which is much more radical than using a declining required balance. On some automobile loans in the United States, a borrower who makes a double payment one month can skip paying the next month. If the borrower makes a triple payment, he can skip two months, and so on. This is not nearly as flexible as the declining balance proposal, but it is very simple and would be a step forward.

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37-year low for interest rates! By Francis Phillips Thanks largely to Tuesday's Federal Reserve statement, the historic drop in mortgage rates over the last few weeks continued a little further this week. Lower than expected inflation data from the November Consumer Price Index (CPI) report also was favorable for mortgage rates. According to Freddie Mac's weekly survey, average 30-year fixed conforming mortgage rates fell to the lowest level in 37 years. Mortgage rates turned slightly higher late in the week, however, raising the question of whether the downward trend will continue. In a unanimous vote, the Fed cut the target Fed Funds rate from 1.00% to a range between 0.00% and 0.25%. The 75 basis point cut was larger than the consensus forecast for a 50 basis point cut. According to the statement, the Fed will

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employ “all available tools” to stimulate economic growth. Most notable for the mortgage industry, the Fed mentioned the option of expanding the purchase of large quantities of mortgage-backed securities. Mortgage rates generally move based on changing levels of demand for mortgage investments. Immediately following the release of the statement, mortgage rates dropped due to this expected increase in demand. The Fed’s recent action has caused a refi-boom as borrowers recognize we are seeing record APR’s beginning in the 4’s. Even Jumbo’s may be found in the 5’s. It’s income tax time for lenders as we review client portfolios to find ways to lower their interest rates. What a great time to use these record lows to buy real estate in today’s market!

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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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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

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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. $110,000

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. $456,000.

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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

1816 Imperial Ridge - Better than new, this home offers completely landscaped front and back yards with sprinkler and drip system. Located in quiet neighborhood yet close to NMSU golf course, hospital, Farm & Ranch Museum, shopping and restaurants. Home completely updated with Custom made cabinets and Corin countertop by Woodcraft. Beautiful tile throughout home except for new carpet in bedrooms. Central heating and AC throughout including sunroom/family room. Large 2 car garage. $315,000. L#803589 Call Marti to view at 575-644-7070

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5120 Melody Ln. - 2026 sq. ft. mobile home with 4 BRs plus an office & 2 baths. Sits on 1.56 ac lot with access from either Melody or Rexview, lots of room for toys and animals. L#802171. $115,000 Call Marti for an appointment at 575.644.7070

Desert Ridge Rise - 2 - 5 acre tracts with great views, overlooks Rincon De Amigos L#779871 is the highest 5 acre tract and has the best views at $149,900. Call Marti for information at 575.644.7070.

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861 Harris Road $282,500 3BR, 2BA FOR SALE Classy Southwestern home with Character! This brand new 3 bedroom, 2 bath, split plan home has 2157 square feet. Seperate Living and Dining accented with lots of windows and skylights. Laundry/pantry with additional counters and cabinets provide lots of storage. Large Master suite with jetted tub and double sinks. Special features include a rocked living room hearth, in home office near kitchen/dining, huge covered porch in the large back yard (faces East), Low E windows, smart wiring, an oversixed garage, tankless hot water, and a laundry chute in the master! You gotta see this!

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D. Elaine Johnson Broker/Owner

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D. Elaine Johnson, Qualifying Broker of RE/MAX Classic Realty, earned the prestigious Certified Real Estate Brokerage Manager (CRB) Designation presented by the Council of Real Estate Brokerage Managers. The CRB is recognized industrywide as the measure of success for real estate brokers and managers. REALTORS® earning the designation have completed a comprehensive program combining experience with management education. The Council is a not-for-profit affiliate of the NATIONAL ASSOCATION OF REALTORS® with almost 7,000 members in North America. Innovative and result-oriented programs, products, and services are continually being developed to enhance the productivity and profitability of Council members. D. Elaine Johnson is the Qualifying Broker for RE/MAX Classic Realty here in Las Cruces at 1005 S. Telshor Blvd. She is a member of the LAS CRUCES ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® and the REALTORS® ASSOCIATION OF NEW MEXICO. Elaine also serves as the Las Cruces MLS President. In addition to her CRB, Elaine holds many designations including ABR, CRS, GRI, Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, RE/MAX 100% Club and others.

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Grand entrance to this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home in Legends West. Built in 2006, lightly lived in and ready to move into with an American Home Warranty. 1616 sq. ft. two story with 2 car garage, efficient kitchen and utility-mud room. Priced below market for quick sale! $159,900. L#805738. Visit LadySueBrown.com.

This special home sets on a corner lot, all appliances included. Custom stained glass windows & upgrades. Enjoy your own private exercise pool. $255,500.

Quality in this Cruz Crews Construction home! Offers 3 Bedrooms, office, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2573sf, attached storage 123sf, stainless steel appliances, split bedroom floor plan, solid wood floors in living area, quartz countertops, security alarm, re-circulating hot water, lots of skylights, much more. Seller will entertain all offers! $344,900

Away from the madding crowd sits this wonderful, nearly new home on 1 acre in the La Mancha subdivision. 2855 square feet of custom living with saltillo tile, vigas, nichos, granite counters, zoned heating and cooling and 2 kiva fireplaces. Add to this surround sound, 2 wrap around patios, outdoor kitchen and mountain views. $497,475.

Super 3 bed 2 bath doublewide home in Zia Shadows has everything you need to live well. Refrigerated air, handicap accessibility and community pool with clubhouse. Open and welcomingMove Right In! $99,000. 222 Mojave.

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2255 SANDHILL

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. Great Comfortable, Country Home!! Great place for a starter family home or to retire in. Truly A Must See!!! $150,000.

Beautiful 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with over 5000 sq. ft. Lots of woodwork and wood floors. Extra large kitchen with breakfast bar & custom cabinets, living room with fireplace, formal dining room, large master bedroom with surrounding balcony and completely landscaped backyard with in-ground pool and so much more. Call for more details. $325,000. L#783880

SUE BROWN 575-640-6346

CHRISTINE TELLES (575) 650-4121

SUSAN BLANK (575) 621-2599

MARTIE OLIVAS (575) 642-2107

NANCY GABALDON (575) 496-1746

This 3 bedroom, 2 bath with 2 car garage is the ticket! Updated and offers 2 living areas! Great back patio with hot tub and has 1580 sq. ft. of heated area. L#805452. $159,900.

SUSAN GARZA (575) 644-2888

HOWARD DUKES (575) 649-4595

MOTIVATED SELLERS! Price Reduced $6,000. NOW ONLY $175,777. 4 Brs., 1 3/4 Bas., 1933 SqFt. Brick Home On .31 AC. 2 Living Areas. Brick Fireplace. Desert Front. Grassy Backyard w/Storage Shed. Room for a Pool. GREAT VALUE! CALL TODAY! #804137

JUNE POLAKOVIC (575) 644-2299

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DONNA THOMAS (575) 640-4595

Reach for the affordable blue ribbon home. Set on 1.8 acres allowing plenty of space for big boy toys. 4 bedrooms & office, wonderful entertaining space inside & out. Open dining, living room, kitchen. 2 1/2 bath, 3 car garage, refrigerated air. Land may be split by buyer. No Horses. DirectionsDel Rey Blvd. (continue around curve), R. on Sandhill. $285,000. L#805716.

ETTA KAUFMAN (575) 496-3967

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3361 Conocito Place. Now you can have it all… convenient location, quality construction plus Seller assistance with closing 1 This new custom 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage, 1660 costs. sq. ft. home is located near I-70 and I-25 and features many upgrades including 2x6 construction, tile in the living areas, hickory cabinetry, all kitchen appliances and a fully landscaped yard. Call for your personal tour. L#802864. Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Barbara Carrison 575-650-2762 Emerick Real Estate, Inc 575-523-2850

ELKS DRIVE

$194,900

GREAT PRICE!

4244 FIREWEED Can you believe... all of these amenities for only $194,900? This new 3BR/2BA/2CG home in the convenient Elks Dr. area features an open floor plan, custom tile, marble countertops, fireplace, ALL kitchen appliances, oversized garage, RV parking, refrigerated air plus complete landscaping. Possible Owner Financing. L#804713. www.4244Fireweed.com Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

$289,500

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1975 Avenida de Antigua. Warm and wonderful Southwestern style 3BR/2BA/2CG home in desirable Tierra Verde. Courtyard entry with private patio. Great room with wood floors, vigas and fireplace. Separate dining room. Kitchen with all appliances. Spacious master with jet tub and shower. Walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Large 10x20 Sunroom with french doors and screens. Call for your personal tour. L#805309 Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Barbara Carrison 575-650-2762 Emerick Real Estate, Inc 575-523-2850

HIGH RANGE

$274,900

CORNER LOT W/ 3-CAR GARAGE + RV

3540 Cactus Gulch Way. Southwest style exterior. Fully landscaped front & back. Interior design w/stain glass panels framed in angled and curved lines. Column entry to large great room + extra office w/ builtins. Spacious Kitchen w/ breakfast area & bay window. Split bedroom plan with a 13x20 Master Suite which occupies a large corner of the home. There is a spacious master bath w/glass and tile walls, jet tub + shower, double vanities. Large yard and Patio for entertaining. RV Parking available. L#805536

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

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

$556,000

HORSES ALLOWED!

4-HILLS

$199,900

PRICE REDUCED $16,000!!!

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

3361 CONOCITO PLACE. Now you can have all... convenient location and quality construction at a GREAT PRICE. This new custom 3BR/2BA/2CG 1660 SF home is located near I-70 and I-25 and features many upgrades including 2x6 construction, tile in the living areas, hickory cabinetry, all kitchen appliances and a fully landscaped yard. Call for your personal tour. L#802864. www.3361ConocitoPlace.com Mary Mulvihill 575-496-6597 Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

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$169,900

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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

SONOMA RANCH

$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

$385,000

www.2264SedonaHillsParkway.com

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

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7066 Camino Nuevo Mejico

4Br/2Ba 2 Car Garage 1,480 Sq Ft $154,400

2br/2Ba 2 Car Garage 1,741 Sq Ft $249,999

3br/2ba 2 car garage 1,200 Sq Ft $147,400

3802 Azalea

4705 Sun Canyon Court

3095 Moonlight Ridge

4br/3ba 2 Car Garage 2,499 Sq Ft $347,770

4br/3+Ba 2 Car Garage 3,280 Sq Ft $489,900

2850 San Miguel Court

2345 Rosedale Drive

4br/2.5ba 2 car garage 2,205 Sq Ft $182,000

3br/1.75ba 2 car garage 1,856 Sq Ft $159,900

2273 Laramie Drive

1932 Princess Jeanne Dr.

1070 Heather Circle

3br/2Ba 2 Car Garage 2,336 Sq Ft $269,900

4br/2ba 1 car garage 1,527 Sq Ft $116,900

3br/2ba 2 Car Garage 1,958 Sq Ft $198,900

1408 San Andres Drive

3901 Pearl Court

2626 Cheyenne

3br/2.5ba 2 car garage 1,580 Sq Ft $139,999

3br/2ba 2 Car Garage 1,982 Sq Ft $247,900

1222 Oñate Street

2828 San Miguel Court

3br/1.75ba 2 Car Garage 2,200 Sq Ft $249,999

5103 Emerald St. 2br/2ba 2 Car Garage 1,596 Sq Ft $174,999

4br/1.75ba 2 car garage 2,278 Sq Ft $249,300

1655 Candlelight Drive

4br/2Ba 2 Car Garage 2,352 Sq Ft $240,000

3br/1.75Ba 2 Car Garage 1,783 Sq Ft $219,900

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$432,180

3BR

3BA

3 car gar

2840 Sq. Ft.

5080 Navajo Trail

$222,999

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

2100 Sq. Ft.

$132,029

4BR

2BA

Carport

2076 Sq. Ft.

4770 Country Place

$111,111

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

1444 Sq. Ft.

4905 Ocotillo Road

$315,000

4BR

3+BA

3 car gar

2673 Sq. Ft.

2765 Coventry Road

$214,900

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

1698 Sq. Ft.

2149 Southern Star Loop

$287,000

3BR

2.5BA

2 car gar

2120 Sq. Ft.

2506 Heritage Ridge

$274,900

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

1870 Sq. Ft.

2169 Southern Star Loop

$369,900

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

2914 Sq. Ft.

3912 Marble View Dr.

$157,990

3BR

2BA

2 car gar

1410 Sq. Ft.

125 Star Spirit Road

$214,900

2BR

2BA

2 car gar

2140 Sq. Ft.

Mountainair, NM

$475,000

3BR

3BA

3 car gar

2053 Sq. Ft.

1124 West Joy Drive

$210,000

3BR

1.75BA

1 car gar

2348 Sq. Ft.

Gailen H. Hooper, Qualifying Broker 575-642-3205 Jody G. Hooper 650-9244 ~ Lance Raney 312-5934

3br/2Ba 2 Car Garage 1,370 Sq Ft $148,900

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4620 Mesa Rico Drive

1925 Chilton Drive

160 Acres

4644 Salado Creek Street

4648 Salado Creek Street

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY 411 Archuleta Road $349,999 • .86 Acres • 2,520 sq. ft. of commercial industrial property FOR RENT 1932 Princess Jeanne Dr. $850/mo. 4BR 2BA 1 car gar 1527 Sq. Ft. BUILDING SITES 6730 Bright View Rd. $194,000 Picacho Hills 1.5 Acres 4556 Rociante Drive $98,000 La Mancha Estates 1 Acre

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