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JORNADA-LAS COLINAS. Spectacular home well priced at $164,000. 3BR, 2BA, 1493 sq.ft. Excellent floorplan, large cul-da-sac lot, Views of the Valley and Mountains, walking distance to new 36 acre city park! Large Open Floorplan, Master bedroom with oversized walk in closet, Jet Tub, Stall Shower, Double Sinks, & Separate Door to Patio. Spare bedrooms have window seats and mountain views! Lots of extras in this custom built home by DLP Building Company... Ready to move in...

TORTUGAS. Super clean home located on .26 Acre in Tortugas at the end of a street! Extremely well-kept home offers 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, formal living and dining areas, with over 2150+ Square Feet. Oversized detached workshop with attached 2 car carport. Priced to sell!

4-HILLS. Beautiful New Model Home by Ken Thurston Homes. Open Wednesday - Saturday 10-5 and Sunday 12-5. For Sale with lease back option. BILLIE HAYNIE 575-635-8921

SANTA TERESA. Lovely well maintained 3 bedroom patio home in Casas Bellas subdivision. Spectacular views from back patio. Very private area in santa teresa, nm. Must see!!!

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SANTA TERESA. Home features high ceiling 2 lg bdrms + a loft that could be 3rd bdrm. Enclosed sunroom upstairs off the master overlooks the tennis courts & pool. Kitchen & downstairs bath have been updated. Downstairs flooring has been replaced. Backyard features a beautiful waterfall and a hot tub that is negotiable. Front patio has flagstone as does the back and side yards. High ceilings in great rm. New roof with warranty.

SANTA TERESA. One of a kind architecturally designed home that’s comtempory in style. Hm must be seen to appreciate it. Marble floors, lots of glass blk. A state of the art pool/waterfalls, lights, glass blks, sunken area for grill, ref and bar. Kit features european ovens, hanging glass hood vent 2 drawer dishwasher and brkfast bar + formal dining rm. Loft. Could be 3 or 4 bedrms.

SANTA TERESA. Almost new 3 bedroom, 1 & 3/4 bath home situated on quiet cul-de-sac. Large, open living and dining area makes for great entertaining. Tile floors, carpet in bedrooms.

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SANTA TERESA. A totally refurbished home with a large yard and pool. Side entry garage double car plus RV parking. 5BR, 4BA. Master features a balcony and adjoining office. All the formals plus a family room adjacent to the magnificant kitchen. Extensive remodeling french doors to patio and pool area solid surface countertops in kitchen. A great home for entertaining and yet very private and secure in a gated community. Also for lease for $2,700/month.

LAS CRUCES. Location can’t be beat!!! Purchase land building & business ‘as is’. Mechanic shop. Call for more details. Only a quarter mile off interstate. RUTH ANN BURKMAN 915-82-1275

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MESILLA PARK. This beautiful home was built in stages between 1922 and the 1980's. This updated Russell family historic home is perched on over 1/2 acres of gorgeous green grounds. A large portion of the home was re-roofed and refrigerated air conditioning installed about two years ago. Has 4 good size bedrooms with large closets, two baths, 2 fireplaces, beautiful wood floors in MBR and a rustic 3 car garage. The grounds are simply fabulous! Great price for a Mesilla Park home on over1/2 acre of lush mature trees and landscaping. All appliances stay also!

53 S. TREVINO RD. • $428,000 SANTA TERESA. Panoramic views abound from this fabulous custom built home with 4 bedrms, formals, ofc(5th bedrm), open family room to kitchen and breakfast area. Large master suite w/fp & h/h walkin closets, balconies to enjoy sunrises and sunsets. 20` vaulted ceiling in formal living, two stair cases, custom oak door, lots of niches, etc. Refrigerated a/c, 3 car garage, RV parking, alarm system and outdoor BBQ. Lots of room for pool. MUST SEE to APPRECIATE.

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Lawns: Grass isn't always greener By Marcie Geffner Inman News Service

Conventional real estate wisdom puts a lot of faith in curb appeal as an important characteristic of a lovely and desirable home. And a crucial component of that curb appeal is of course the traditional lush lawn in the front yard. Small or large, square or rectangular, flat or hilly, that patch of green grass is the ultimate desire of homebuyers everywhere - or so goes the usual thinking. But is the lush lawn now on its way out of style? There's plenty of evidence in the section of Los Angeles where I live that big green lawns rule. Just drive around the upper reaches of Beverly Hills and you'll see my point. Or better yet, check out the monolithic Mormon temple in West Los Angeles or the sprawling Pepperdine University campus on the coast in Malibu and you'll find two truly spectacular lawns. These perfectly manicured, weedfree stretches of Emerald City green grass are so amazing that it's difficult for me to drive past either of those institutions without feeling at least a little bit of lawn envy. Few homeowners can compete with such magnificent lawns. Most of us are restricted to small patches of dirt in front of and behind our homes, and we're daunted by the time and

money it takes to install and maintain a truly glorious lawn. But many of us still try to do our best and hope our neighbors will be equally as considerate about the state of their own front lawns and the overall curb appeal of their homes. But now comes the challenge: The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) has instituted some onerous restrictions on lawn watering. Sprinklers here can be run for only 15 minutes per zone on Mondays and Thursdays before 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Any other use is illegal, and all other landscape watering must be done by hand. Frankly, I don't have the time, inclination or patience to stand around with a hose in my hand for half an hour every other afternoon just to keep my lawn green. The DWP also has announced a lawn removal program that pays homeowners $1 for every square foot of lawn that's ripped out and replaced with plants that don't guzzle water. One of my neighbors recently quit the green grass club, perhaps to capitalize on this incentive, and installed some small native and drought-tolerant plants in lieu of the lawn. These plants look nice, but there's no telling how well this landscaping will hold up as curb appeal once the plants mature.

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7050 Rio Bravo • $415,000

594 Tingo Circle • $355,000

This 2 story home with 2540 square feet is situated on 4 acres and nestled among approx. 100 pecan trees. Built in 1986 it features 4 bedrooms (2 up and 2 down), 2 full baths and a 2 car garage. There are ceiling fans, wood floors and new carpet thru-out the home. The master bedroom is 24' x 12' with a dressing area of 8' x 6' totaling 340' SF.The family room is on slab and the balance of house is wood flooring. The roof has a 30 yr warranty. Other amenities included are EBID, a 30' x 50' workshop with refrigerated air, 30' x 15' hay/equip shed, 6 pipe pens and 1 stall.

Upon arrival to this beautiful southwestern style home, you are greeted with panoramic views of the Rio Grande valley and mountains. Built in 2008 the home features 3 bedrooms, 2.75 baths with approx. 2752 square feet. A split floor plan offers a great room with fireplace, a den/ family room and a gourmet kitchen that includes all granite countertops, custom wood cabinets, wine refrigerator and chef quality appliances. Other amenities include alarm system, refrigerated air, 2 car garage with opener, outdoor cooking center, and a large covered porch all situated on a .78 acre hilltop lot. This property is a must see to enjoy all that it has to offer.

4950 Northwind • $375,000

6521 Rhea Place • $169,900

Beautiful North Valley home features approx. 2867 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 living areas, dining room, 11x10 office with wood floors and shelves, 21x17 game room/library or a 3rd living area. The kitchen includes a center island with electric range, built-in oven, dishwasher, wood cabinets, pantry, and breakfast bar. Situated on 1.41 acres with EBID and approx 38 income producing pecan trees, domestic well, workshop, in-ground pool and a 2 car covered carport. Truly a beautiful home with many upgrades, amenities and southwest charm.

LONGHORN. Ranch style home built in 2008 includes approx. 1636 square feet, 3 BR, 2 full bathrooms and a 2 car garage. Additional features include a living room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and French doors; a kitchen with gas stove, wood cabinets, pantry and tile countertops. Other amenities include refrigerated air, gas forcedair heating, alarm system, large covered patio, 12' x 16' storage shed with electric, and a large corner lot.

Call Dan Delaney for more information on these homes at 575-647-5041 or 575-644-0776.

Dan Delaney Broker/Owner

318 West Amador Las Cruces, NM 88005

What's ironic about the whole question is that some communities put so much faith in the green lawn to wow homebuyers that they've actually hired contractors to spray-paint the dead grass in front of foreclosed homes just to keep up appearances. But another of my neighbors -- the one who actually mows his own lawn himself -insists that this sort of lawn-less landscaping actually takes more time and effort to maintain than a simple patch of green-in-the-winter and brown-in-the-summer grass does. The $1 per square foot is a tempting offer, especially since I actually like the look of native California plants that fit the natural colors of our desert-by-the-ocean climate. And it's not as if there aren't hundreds of types of trees, bushes, flowers and other nice native plants from which to choose. Would the absence of a lush lawn ruin the front of my house or would drought-resistant landscaping be a worthwhile investment? Should I worry about curb appeal even though I have no plans to sell my home? Does the natural look signal a stylish up-to-

date attitude or would a yard full of scrub brush just look cheap? Would I enjoy a yard full of native plants or just get pricked by the cactus? Would I have to give up my purple Jacaranda tree? My miniature pink roses? My fragrant white gardenias? What's ironic about the whole question is that some communities put so much faith in the green lawn to wow homebuyers that they've actually hired contractors to spraypaint the dead grass in front of foreclosed homes just to keep up appearances. Those lawns are still dead, but they don't look dead from a distance and apparently that's worth as much as $700 per house. I haven't seen any of these fake lawns in my neighborhood, but the practice speaks to the mysterious psychic hold that green grass lawns seem to enjoy.

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Lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with double garage. This home features a cozy living room with fireplace, spacious dining area adjacent to the kitchen and beautiful condition throughout. The kitchen features all standard appliances plus a built-in microwave. This home is in a great location and is priced to get you into your own home NOW! Carl Sawyer (915) 549-3684

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4257 John B Oblinger • Northeast • $239,900

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Spacious 2,778 SQF home with 5 bedrooms, 3 baths and a double garage located in elegant North Hills. This home features 2 very large living areas, formal dining, and great landscaping. Dawn Brosowsky (915) 252-2121

8612 Holmsley Trail 29 Horse Stalls & Arena

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5604 Van Horn 3 bedrooms, 1.75 bath

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1921 Pointe East • East • $200,000 Horizon

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Lovely & spacious home with tons of Southwest flair! 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, double garage. Huge remodeled kit with granite counter and a big island. LR has a great Kiva fireplace and wood and tile flooring. This home has it all. Beautiful inside, beautiful outside, and a treasure to come home to! Dawn Brosowsky (915) 252-2121

9916 Ballistic • Northeast • $117,900 188 Via Bella 3 bedroom, 2 bath

196 Via Bella 3 bedroom, 2 bath

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12617 Sun Spirit 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath

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Simply beautiful 2 story home with refrigerated air and roof covering just replaced. Freshly painted throughout. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, huge living room, den with fireplace, open kitchen with dining area. Almost 2,000 square feet of exquisite living area! There is even an enclosed patio with 4 person spa! This home is standing tall and looking great and priced to sell NOW!

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6728 Morningside • Northeast • $175,000 6212 Spotted Eagle 3 bedroom, 2 bath

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1340 Fourth • $254,900

ANTHONY. Horse Property! Straight out of Architectural Digest! Enter into private gated estate. 9 Acres of beauty, income producing certified organic pecan orchard, horse facilities for 6 horses, separate guest house with separate side for maid’s quarters and separate side for guest accommodations. Main house apprx 4400 sq ft with gourmet kitchen with subzero, viking. Travertine flooring, Pella windows, home has extensive amenities. Surrounded by lush custom landscaping.

WEST. Refrigerated Air. 3 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, apprx 2200 sq ft. Separate Office, spacious kitchen with great cabinet space. Huge room which can be family Room, game room or dining room. Formal living room. Nice warm colors throughout. Enjoy backyard with refreshing pool, shade trees and garden.

Golf course home. Enjoy this lovely single story home on a quiet cul de sac. Home features 3 bedrooms plus maids room, family room, formal living and dining rooms, 4 bath rooms, loads of storage, utility room and double garage. Back yard with views and access to the golf course. Enjoy beautiful Dos Lagos. ANTHONY

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700 Oscar Perez $319,900

12609 Paseo de Amor $377,000

60 Trevino • $317,500

NORTHEAST. Beautiful Single Story with great floor plan. Step into a great living room. Separate dining room. Great kitchen with extended bar. 3 large bedrooms, 2 full baths. Loft makes good den or office. Good size backyard with storage shed.

UPPER VALLEY. Great corner view lot. Former Energy Star® model home. Beautiful Kitchen opens to large family room. 5 bedrooms, 3 full baths, game room or media room upstairs with balcony. Shutters throughout and Refrig-erated air. Great backyard for entertaining with custom tile covered patio and side patio, koi pond, front and back landscaping.

EAST. Los Paseos community featuring a stunning two story home with grand entrance. Beautiful spiraling stair case. Elegant formal living and dining rooms. 4 large bedrooms plus office, 4 baths. Great kitchen with island opens to family room. Enjoy the backyard with pool and spa, side yard with basketball court. Curb appeal and professional landscaping. An entertainers delight, casual and elegant living at its best.

Views!! Enter through beautiful courtyard with waterfall. This custom built home features 4 bedrooms plus office 2605 sq ft. 2 full and 1 3/4 baths. Open floor plan, dream kitchen with ss appliances, double ovens, heat lamps and island. Incredible parklike back yard with desert landscaping and access to putting green. Water-softener system, refrigerated air. 3 car garage (1 in rear) with workshop and stainless steel sink.

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Spacious home. New kitchen cabinets and counters. Some new hardwood flooring, plus carpet and tile. MasterCool-1 yr old.Spacious live in room, breakfast area, formal dining room and den. Small storage area from garage space. Small building in backyard being used as art studio. Can be converted to living space with utility additions. Sold “as is” only. $84,000.

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Completely rebuilt from ground up in 1988 due to fire. Converted garage into 3 rooms. Could be bedrooms, home office, other work space. Large living area. Formal living room, banquet sized dining room, country kitchen and den with fireplace. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, maid’s room and bath. Private yard. Short distance from Country Club and golf course. One owner home. Attractive brick exterior with circular drive. $149,900

Fantastic home on 1.91 acres. Looks brand new. Large modular home. Has shingle roof. Is well insulated. Can have horses. Quiet area with beautiful views. Large covered deck across back of home. Refrig. stays. Living and dining rooms plus den. Large kitchen with breakfast bar. Many upgrades. Utility room. 4 large bedrooms and 2 baths. Lots of closet and storage space. Schools close by. Low NM property taxes. Minutes from Ft.Bliss. $125,000

Home is in process of remodeling and enlarging. Priced low to sell as is. Home now has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath. 1 of bedrooms is in heated and cooled garage conversion. Large live in room and kitchen. Large master bedroom and luxury bath just started. Dining room extension needs finishing. Sq ft from seller. Separate laundry room. Kitchen has gas stove, dishwasher, disposer. Close to elementary school. Needs handyman who wants a project. Owner will contribute to closing costs. $85,000.

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5625 CORTINA • $349,500 • WEST

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493 COUNTRY OAKS • $449,900 • UPPER VALLEY

Great family home located in Mesa Hills with views and beautiful landscaping. Formal LR/DR with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, bar, & wine cooler. Den with fireplace. Large kitchen with island and breakfast area. Downstairs has a bedroom with full bath plus office/study with hardwood floors and built-in bookcases. Upstairs master bedroom with whirlpool tub, shower, and double sinks. (Amenities: Shutters, spa in backyard, sprinkler system).

Beautiful family home located in the gated community of Sierra Crest with the best view in El Paso. Two story brick custom built home - one of a kind in El Paso. This home features the most specatcular views of the city. Great room w/fp, wet bar, & double pane windows overlooking Scenic Drive. Formal living room, formal dining room w/built-in cabinets, kitchen w/island & breakfast area. 4 bedrooms with 3 full baths. Call Jennifer Woo (915) 539-6132

Single level Custom Santa Fe Style home located in beautiful Upper Valley with Guest house and heated pool for summertime fun. Living room, dining room, den with Kiva fireplace. Large kitchen with island and breakfast room. 5 bedrooms included in main house and guest house has 1 bedroom plus kitchen and living area. Amenities: Shutters, built-ins, French doors, triple attached garage, courtyard entry, covered patio w/ gas grill.

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5108 CAMINO DE LA VISTA • $599,900 • UV On 1.3 acres with fenced pool area plus one bedroom guest quarters. Updated with three living areas. Great room with beautiful hardwood floors and fireplace. Sunroom/gameroom with French doors and beamed ceilings. Formal dining room and cozy den with fireplace. Master suite with fireplace and walk-in closets. Master bath area with whirlpool tub, skylights, & beveled mirrors.

5701 UPPER VALLEY • $675,000 • UV

108 CALLE CUMBRE • $1,250,000 • WEST

6420 LA CADENA • $399,500 • WEST

Spanish Hacienda located on approximately 3/4 acre on corner lot with view & heated pool. Great room with fireplace, vaulted beamed ceilings, fireplace, and wet bar. Dining room with wall of built-in cabinets, large den for entertainment. Gourmet kitchen w/Corian countertops, island, desk area, built-in buffet in breakfast area. 4 bedrooms plus office/study. Master suite with fireplace, built-ins, & updated master bath area w/granite tops. Amenities: Courtyard with fountain, Koi pond, storage unit, circular drive. Also for lease at $3,500/mo.

Estate home in prestigious gated area of Estancias Coronado, cradled in the Franklin Mountains with fantastic views plus heated pool/spa. Living room with soaring ceilings and kiva fireplace, formal dining area. Gourmet kitchen with Siematic cabinetry, Gaganeau appliances, Sub-zero refrigerator & large breakfast area. 3 bedrooms & 3 full baths on main level. Master suite on lower level of home with 2 story built-in bookcases in stairwell. Downstairs den with Kiva fireplace separating two areas (One with two pull down Murphy beds.) Amenities: Extensive use of hardwood floors, vigas, rustic pine woodwork & shutters.

Beautiful home located in private area of The Park at Chaparral with large yard and patio area, perfect for entertaining. Wonderful curb appeal with large trees and professionally landscaped. Upgrades and decorator touches throughout home. Formal LR/DR with vaulted ceilings, den with fireplace and surround sound. Chef`s kitchen with island, barstool seating, granite tops, beautiful cabinetry, and Five Star 6 burner commercial stove/oven.

Darling Home in Upper Valley

Wonderful Lomas del Sol Home

Darling Home in Upper Valley

Chaparral Park Tri-Level Home

Park-like Grounds on Quiet Cul-de-Sac

Contract Pending

493 COUNTRY OAKS • $449,900 • UV

7336 CORONA DEL SOL • $209,900 • WEST

3917 EMORY • $159,950 • UV

6096 VIA SERENA • $279,000 • WEST

4750 VISTA DEL MONTE • $549,000 • UV

Wonderful 2 story family home located in Lomas Del Sol with a spectacular view. This home features 4 living areas - formal living room, den with fireplace & built-ins, upstairs great room, & a loft. Kitchen w/island & breakfast area. 4 bedrooms plus 2 1/2 baths - master suite downstairs w/walk-in closet & whirlpool tub. 3 more bedrooms upstairs with full bath.

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Darling home in the Upper Valley with loads of charm. Located on .560 acres with irrigation. Living room with fireplace and picture window with view of mountains. Large dining room. 2 bedrooms & 1 3/4 baths in main house. Amenities: Rock home with thick walls, hardwood floors, 2 car detached garage with separate 119 sq.ft office/study or 3rd bedroom with 3/4 bath. Conveniently located to 1-10 near Sunland Park Drive.

Located on corner lot with two large living areas for the active family. Lower level with living room plus 3 bedrooms & full bath. Mid-level with formal dining, kitchen with breakfast area, granite tops & barstool seating. Upper level has master suite w/walk-in closets & whirlpool tub in master bath area. Also there is a large den with balcony. Backyard w/desert landscaping and large storage shed.

Beautiful Schatzman resale on quiet cul-de-sac with parklike grounds and pool/spa for summertime fun. Living room with coved ceilings, fireplace & wetbar. Formal DR with hardwood floors. Gourmet kitchen with island, granite tops,and barstool seating. Den w/FP flanked by builtin bookcases. Master suite with sitting area and built-in cabinets. Library or 4th bedroom with fireplace. Amenities: Hardwood floors, shutters, RV parking.

Charming Kern Place style home in Upper Valley

Close to Shopping & Schools!

Lush Upper Valley with Horse Property

Upper Valley Home With Guest House

Fabulous UV Home Located in Quiet Cul-de-Sac

4751 EMORY • $315,000 • UPPER VALLEY

209 THUNDERBIRD • $142,000 • WEST Single level family home located in Coronado Country Club Foothills subdivision. Close to schools & shopping. This home features formal living room, dining room, den with fireplace & built-in bookcase. 3 bedrooms with 1 full bath & 1 3/4 bath. Beautiful green backyard with plenty of space for the children to play.

5101 OCOTILLO • $249,000 • UPPER VALLEY Single level home in lush UV with 1 acre horse property, close to shopping & I-10, Living/dining area plus 3 bedrooms in main house. Guest quarters has living room, bedroom plus 3/4 bath, & kitchen. Amenities: Outdoor brick grill, irrigation, well, 2 car detached garage and completely fenced property. Call LA for availability and appointment. Home being sold `As Is`.

4214 EMORY • $294,900 • UPPER VALLEY

309 VIA CREMONA • $201,000 • UV

Upper Valley brick home located on almost 1 acre with guest house. Main house has approximately 2141`...Living room & dining room with wood floors, den with fireplace, kitchen to have new countertops and stainless appliance package. 3 BR plus 2 full and 1 3/4 bath. 1000 square foot one bedroom stucco guest house. Living room with vaulted ceilings, fireplace, and wood floors. Full kitchen with breakfast area. Horse property & irrigation.

Fabulous 2 story Padilla home located in quiet cul-de-sac. Family home on large lot in the Upper Valley close to schools. Formal living room, formal dining room, & kitchen w/custom cabinets & breakfast area. 3 bedrooms with 2 full baths plus loft to be used as office/study or 4th bedroom. Large backyard with spectacular views of the Franklin Mountains. Amenities: Refrigerated air, double car garage, balcony, cul-de-sac lot, etc. Call Jennifer Woo (915) 539-6132

Charming Kern Place style home located in the Upper Valley. Great horse property on Emory near Sunset with 1.168 acres and immaculate home with separate guest quarters. Living room with fireplace, dining room, den, updated kitchen with stainless appliances, and 3 bedrooms. Guest house has bedroom with 3/4 bath. Amenities: Hardwood floors, covered outdoor dining area, horse facilities (stalls, piped corrals), irrigation, & 2 car garage w/storage

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Custom Home in The Willows

Beautiful Builder’s Home in Upper Valley

Gated Area Near Mesa Hills

5808 ANGEL • $389,000 • UPPER VALLEY

841 ROSINANTE RD. • $825,000 • UPPER VALLEY

10 SUN POINT • $569,900 • WEST

Beautiful single level builder’s home with attention to detail throughout. Large foyer opens up into the fine dining area with hardwood flooring. Great room with high ceilings and fireplace. Large gourmet kitchen with beautiful cabinetry and island, all with granite countertops. 4 spacious bedrooms. House is built around an inner courtyard with fireplace and fountain. Amenities: RV parking, large lot, 3 car garage, & great curb appeal.

Attention to detail throughout best describes this single level custom home in The Willows. Great family home built for entertaining with views of the beautiful indoor pool/spa area.Formal LR w/FP, DR w/built-ins, den w/bar area, gourmet kitchen w/island & lighted bar/counter.5 BR & 4.5 baths. Master suite with built-ins plus separate office/study. Amenities: Extensive use of marble flooring, exercise room,& large corner lot.

Beautiful home in gated area of Sunstone near Mesa Hills. This floorplan is very open and spacious with high ceilings & large windows all across back of home to take in views of Franklin Mountains & Upper Valley. Great room with blt-in bookcases, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen w/island & breakfast area.(Granite tops & stainless appliance package) 3 BR & 3 full baths plus powder room. Master bath w/walk-in closets, whirlpool tub & lge. shower Hardwood circular stairway to lower level that features gameroom (plus pool table), office with workspace & walk-in storage. Amenities: Four car garage, terraced back yard, and privacy. Also for lease at $3,000/mo.

Executive Living with Pool & Exceptional Views

Contemporary Home on 1.7 Acres

Tennis West Estate Home

Home with Heated Pool In Popular Eastridge

5639 STAR VIEW • $998,000 • WEST

4962 LOVE ROAD • $449,000 • UPPER VALLEY

5228 LAKEWAY • $279,000 • UV

9747 EASTRIDGE • $524,900 • EAST

Executive living with beautiful pool & exceptional views, close to UTEP & hospitals. Formal LR w/FP, DR with blt-in buffet, den w/FP flanked by bookcases. Gourmet kitchen with granite tops & barstool seating. Stainless Viking appliances w/blt-in refrigerator & commercial gas stove/cooktop. Two master suites upstairs plus 3 other bedrooms & maids quarters. Balconies with views. 6th bedroom downstairs is used for office/study. Playroom downstairs w/blt-in bookcases. Amenities: Temperature controlled wine cellar, hardwood & travertine flooring, shutters, 5 car garage w/workshop & blt-in cabinets for storage, 3 refrigerated & 2 evaporative coolers.

Contemorpary family home located on 1.7 acres in the Country Club area. This beautiful home features a bright & open floor plan. Completely remodeled w/travertine tile thoughout,large bay windows w/views, & updated kitchen w/new appliances. 4 large bedrooms in the main house with an enormous master suite w/his & her bathrooms, large walk-in closet, & sitting area. Main house is approx 4,545 sq ft. Plus two guest houses - one guest house is 1,294 sq ft w/living area, kitchen, 3/4 bath, & one bedroom - second guest house is 300 sq ft with one bedroom & full bath. Sparkling pool & outdoor grill. Large orchid w/pecan & fruit trees

Tennis West Estate home with courtyard entry. Circular atrium entry with terra cotta flooring. Live-in room with wetbar & fireplace flanked by built-in bookcases. Kitchen with breakfast area. Total of 4 bedrooms... Master suite separate from other bedrooms. Master bath area with two walk-in closets and updated bath fixtures/lighting. Updated 3/4 bath..Enclosed patio with views of mountains and located across from Tennis West lakes. Also for lease at $2,000/mo.

Completely rebuilt home with heated pool in popular area of Eastridge, close to shopping and hospitals. Formal LR/DR with vaulted ceilings, French doors, and shutters. Beautiful den with built-in entertainment center and fireplace. Gourmet kitchen with island and granite tops, six burner gas stove, double ovens, etc. 4 bedrooms plus office/study with built-ins. Master bathroom with corner whirlpool tub, steam bath, and large walk-in closets.

Franklin Hills Family Home

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Stunning Family Home in Quiet Neighborhood

Upper Valley Living in The Willows

6332 FRANKLIN BLUFF • $499,000 • WEST

1310 OLGA MAPULA • $195,000 • EAST

649 WILLOW GLEN • $359,000 • UV

Spectacular views of the mountains & valley. Immaculate Winton resale perfect for a large family who loves to entertain. Open floor plan with a great room w/fp & built-in that opens into a gourmet kitchen w/island, barstool seating, granite tops, stainless steel appliances, & breakfast area. Formal dining room, 2 bedrooms downstairs w/full bath. Upstairs features wonderful den/gameroom w/wetbar & builtins.

Stunning family home located in a quiet neighborhood close to schools. Formal living room w/vaulted ceilings, family room w/fp, & kitchen w/island, large pantry, & breakfast area. 4 bedrooms plus 2 1/2 baths. Tile & pergo flooring throughout. Shutters on all windows. Large 12 x 20 storage shed/workshop in back. Two car garage plus RV parking. Beautiful backyard landscaping w/raised flower beds & dog run. Call Jennifer Woo (915) 539-6132

Beautiful custom built home located on a large private lot in the Willows. This home features a sparkling swimming pool w/waterfall. Formal living room w/crown molding, fp, & built-ins; formal dining area, den w/fp, & kitchen w/island, bar stool seating, lots of cabinets, corian tops, & breakfast area. 5 spacious bedrooms with 2 full baths & 1 3/4 bath. Master suite has crown molding, french door to patio, & large walk in closet.

Beautiful Home In Gated Community

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1569 VIA APPIA • $299,000 • WEST

Beautiful home in the Los Cerritos gated area with view of mountains from balconies. Formal LR/DR with vaulted ceilings, den with built-in entertainment wall & niches. Kitchen with island plenty of cabinets, desk area, wine rack & granite tops. 3 bedrooms plus loft/4th bedroom upstairs, (Amenities: Gated area for security,swimming pool at club house, and close to churches)

Upper Valley Home With Pool

655 NENNA CT. • $269,000 • WEST Single level Santa Fe style home located in Upper Valley with heated pool/spa on quiet cul-de-sac. LR w/FP, dining area, & den. Large kitchen with tiled counters, glass front cabinets& barstool seating. 4 BR & 3 full baths. Amenities: Covered front porch, storm doors, L-shaped patio overlooking pool area, extensive use of terra-cotta floors & located on 1/3 acre.

HOMES FOR RENT Tennis West Estate Home

Coronado Country Club Location

Great Location!

1401 HAWTHORNE • $2,300/mo.

5228 LAKEWAY • $2,000/mo.

Charming home in Sunset Heights with character plus close proximity to UTEP, hospitals, and minutes from downtown El Paso. Living room with fireplace, large dining room, kitchen, four bedrooms, hardwood floors throughout. Amenities: Corner lot, front porch, location, basement and refrigerated air.

Circular atrium entry. Live-in room with wetbar & fireplace. Kitchen with breakfast area. Total of 4 bedrooms. Master suite separate from other bedrooms. Updated 3/4 bath. Enclosed patio with views! UPPER VALLEY

6038 TORREY PINES • $2,600/mo.

7289 LUZ DE CIUDAD $1,375/mo.

Desirable Coronado Country Club area with pool for summertime fun. Living/dining area with beautiful wood floors and built-in hutch in DR. Den w/wood floors, fireplace, & built-in bookcases. Master suite with fireplace and whirlpool tub in master bath area. Beautiful kitchen with stainless appliance package. Corner lot & steps away from Coronado Country Club make this executive rental very appealing.

Great location... Conveniently located across from Kohlberg Elementary... Formal LR/DR, den with fireplace, 3 bedrooms plus 2.5 baths.

Great Location in Sunset Heights

Gated Area Near Mesa Hills

10 SUN POINT • $3,000/mo. Gated Sunstone home. Open and spacious with high ceilings & large windows all across back of home. Great room with bltin bookcases, formal dining room, gourmet kitchen w/island & breakfast area. 3 BR & 3 full baths plus powder room. Master bath w/walk-in closets. Gameroom, office with workspace & walk-in storage. WEST

Spanish Hacienda with View & Pool

5701 UPPER VALLEY • 3,500/mo. Spanish Hacienda located on approximately 3/4 acre on corner lot with view & heated pool. Great room with fireplace, vaulted beamed ceilings, fireplace, and wet bar. Dining room with wall of built-in cabinets, large den for entertainment. Gourmet kitchen w/Corian countertops, island, desk area, built-in buffet in breakfast area. 4 bedrooms plus office/study. Master suite with fireplace, built-ins, & updated master bath area w/granite tops. Amenities: Courtyard with fountain, Koi pond, storage unit, circular drive. UPPER VALLEY

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15194 Space Murals • $350,000 • White Sands Brand new, never lived in! 4BR, 3.75BA, den, gameroom plus office! 3829 sq. ft.

HIGH RANGE

$369,500

$164,900

This is a Short Sale!

4594 Camino Dos Vidas • $165,000 • Jornada 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2323 sq. ft. Lots of upgrades!!

Short Sale Verbally Approved

This is a Short Sale!

5818 Nunatak • $141,000 • Peachtree 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 1896 sq. ft.

3671 Ascencion Circle • $139,900 • Jornada 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1326 sq. ft. What a cute house!

SPECTACULAR BACK YARD SUNSETS

FABULOUS VIEWS OF THE VALLEY

2917 CHEYENNE DR. Overlooking your constant depth 12' X 30' inground 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!

2329 SATURN CIRCLE. 3BR, 2BA 1850 SF home with a formal living room, formal dining room, large eat-in kitchen, large family room/sunroom with fabulous views of the valley! Nice enclosed front patio and covered porch! NEW tile and carpet throughout! New interior paint! New exterior paint! What a terrific deal!! MARGUERITE WEAVER 575-621-1792 COSS REAL ESTATE 575-524-7653

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HIGH RANGE

$439,950

WEST

$343,000

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4280 EGYPTIAN. Pecan tree lined drive leads to Adobe Pueblo with a 40x8 foot lap pool in the atrium area. 5 BRs, 4 BA & 2 livingareas w/kiva fireplaces. Viga ceilings, brick & wood floors exudea hacienda lifestyle for buyer looking for acreage, mountain viewsand a slower pace of life. Stalls & corrals for horses. Large unfinished studio above garage. This property would make a tremen-dous `Bed & Breakfast’ for entreprenuer.

240 VISTA DEL REY. This is an incredible home situated on 5 fenced acres. The home has 2203 sqft. 3BR/2.5BA plus an office, 2 eating areas, a bright open floor plan, extensive use of tile and wood, plus stained concrete floors. The 3-car garage is oversized, the backyard is fenced with shade and fruit trees, grass with a sprinkler/drip system. There is a 150' x 240' roping arena with a 10' return and horse stalls. Conveniently located between Las Cruces & El Paso. KARI HITNER 575-650-9169 RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTY 575-524-8788

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