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By Francis Phillips1st Metropolitan Mortgage

We may have hit the bottom this last June,believe it or not? As housing sales increased thissummer, we saw problematic areas such asSouthern California see its first increase since2005- a whopping 16%, Phoenix up 17% andFlorida showing signs of leveling off. Nationalhomebuilders are back to buying land- LennarCorp., K.B. Homes, Hovnanian and Meritage areshifting from defense to offense and scooping upland for future developments. Even Mad Money,Jim Cramer of CNBC in his Mad Money Blogstates, “I am now telling you that between now andthe next six months you have to buy a house!”

Barry Habib of the Mortgage Market Guide andfrequent commentator for CNBC addressed a LasVegas conference last week with his forecast of astock market bottom in January as fourth quarternews are released with Christmas sales and apossible downturn in real estate in October testingthe June bottom as we saw down payment moneyfreeze up when the stocks tumble in October.Habib continued with his assessment that we maysee a 7800/ 7400 Dow as market lows are tested.

Most important, Habib stated historically thereal estate market usually bottoms six months

before the stock markets. If this theory holds truethen a forecasted January stock market low couldsignal last June’s real estate lows?Is this a good time to buy a home?

This is definitely a buyer’s market! Just thisweek, we saw interest rates drop to 2003 Lowswith 30 year rates in the 4’s and 5’s! Plus yournegotiating power in this market is greater than atany point in the last several years.

If you are interested in buying a home for thelong-term, this is a great time to do so. First TimeHome Buyers- 2009 should be a banner year foryou to buy homes and you will need to act quickly.Not only does the market afford great opportunitynow, you also have till June to take advantage ofthe $7500 Tax Credit approved by Congress.

Investment Property buyers- 2009 is the time toenhance your wealth. Foreclosures and reducedpriced homes avail today for you to find propertiesto cash flow or benefit you tax wise with minimumdown programs.

Brian Buffini, real estate and mortgage trainer,recently said at a conference, “In every downturncycle, there are EIGHT times more millionairescreated! Now is the time to take advantage oftoday’s opportunities.”

HOUSING continued on page 3.

Has a bottom in the housingmarket been established?

JORNADA Immaculate home with 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, 2 cargarage, 1490 sq. ft. In area convenient to White Sands, schools &shopping.

4540 CAMINO DOS VIDAS • $169,900

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SOUTH VALLEY This amazing home has been recently updated! Roof, paint,doors, carpet, furnace, landscaping plus much more! Spacious 2408 Sq. Ft. withtwo bonus rooms (approx. 150 sf each) not included in the square footage offers,3-bedrooms plus office, 2.75 baths with oversized 2-car garage. Large .40 acrecorner lot with mature green landscaping all around! Conveniently located closeto NMSU, Mesilla Park, shopping, golf, and medical.

4805 AGAVE • $215,979

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1 acre, landscaped with pool and horse corral with fences. Great almostnew home, game room with wet bar, media room, formal dining, study,large walk through pantry, gourmet kitchen with kithen nook… GREATVIEWS!!! Light and bright open floor plan. A must to see! L#805354

3480 CALLE BEDADO • $556,000

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ELKS CLUB Measuring 2582 SF of living space including 4 bd, 2 1/2 ba, & a 3-cargarage. Lovely exterior with xeriscaped front yard & built-up roof line. Bright foyerthat extends into an exquisite sitting room. Large kitchen featuring a breakfastbar, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator, & gas range. Expansive great room withkiva fireplace, wet bar, & half bath. Spacious master suite featuring master bathwith jetted tub, shower stall, and vanity. Large backyard with high terraced rockwalls. L#805335

1030 LANTANA • $309,400

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Lantana Estates in Elks Club Area

LAS ALTURAS FOR SALE, LEASE OPTION, REAL ESTATE CONTRACT, OR LEASE$1500.00 PER MONTH. Beautiful one-acre yard with heated swimming pool.Cabana with 3/4 bath, and 3-car garage, 2 story, 2 living areas, beautifullandscape, drip system, four bedrooms + office, skylights, balcony deck, poolroom. Seller is offering $20,000 to refurbish home. Great city and mountain views.

4240 KALANCHO COURT • $425,000

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JORNADA This is a great home and ready for you! Very cleanand move-in ready. Has refrigerated air, drapes convey, andfantastic mountain views from patio.

5187 GRANITE STREET • $169,000

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Wonderful Home! Horses Allowed!

Wonderful custom built 1 year old home, beautifully maintained, top ofthe line appliances, thermador stove/JennAirre stainless appliances,Southwestern elegance at its best! Proffessional landscaped with dripsystem, back yard has privacy wall. Covered patio front and back withporcelain tile, Gorgeous views of the majestic Organs and city lights.This is your dream home come true!

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0000 LARKSPUR

NEW LISTINGGreat Family Home! On 1.3 Acres, this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath plus Office has 3741 sqft of Living Area, Huge Family/Gameroom/Bar Combo Area Inside, as well as anadditional Oversized Patio with Kitchen and Upstairs Deck, also has Two DetachedBar/Buffet areas. Great for Entertaining. Two Car Garage has a Mechanic’s Pit. ThisWonderful Property has Great Views and can be Horse Property. L# 805306.$456,000.

620 ROCKY ROAD

2008 Fall Parade of HomesUnique Home! This elegant beauty offers 3602 square feet of comfort: 3bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, oversized 3 car garage, 3 great living areas,granite throughout, imported wood doors, 1498 square feet of tiledentertaining patios, fire pit, built-in BBQ and breathtaking panoramicviews. $747,600

7038 CALLE ESTANCIAS

GREAT HOUSE IN LA MESA, NMGreat Country Home! Perfect for a small family or a wonderful place toretire. Lots of potential! This 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, has 1786 sq. ft., 2living 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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2200 Carriage Hills Rd. - Garfield/Salem area. Lots ofroom to roam, this 3519 sf. home wtih at least 4 br andhas 2 baths with 2 more just needing to be finished, 2kitchens and 2 living areas. 3-4 car garage, Shop, 22x36RV Port plus carport. 127 Pecan Trees with EBID waterrights. Horse stalls priced to sell. $199,900. L#803612Call Marti to view at 575-644-7070

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1975 Avenida de Antigua. Warm and wonderful Southwestern style3BR/2BA/2CG home in desirable Tierra Verde. Courtyard entry withprivate patio. Great room with wood floors, vigas and fireplace.Separate dining room. Kitchen with all appliances. Spacious masterwith jet tub and shower. Walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Large 10x20Sunroom with french doors and screens. Call for your personal tour.L#805309



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3540 Coral Rd. This could be your sanctuary, your place tothink with such great views of the Organ mountains and theCity. Country living with views that won't quit.

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Has a bottom in the housingmarket been established?

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John D. Rockefeller said, “The time to buy

real estate is when blood is flowing in the

streets.” There has been much panic selling in

the real estate market where today’s deals will

not likely be around in the future. Of course,

there will always be deals available, but the

type of deals available today are not going to

last forever. Everyone talks about buying low

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of market bottom. But a common sense

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time to buy! We definitely are experiencing

this today and months ago.

Interest rates for 2009 and whenshould I refi?

Many times in 2008 we saw a recurring pat-

tern when low 5’s are reached for the 30 year-

fixed, then we immediately see rates move to

the 6’s. This holds true today. 30- year fixed

rates can be sought in the low 5’s with points

and higher 5’s with no points. What a bargain!

Jumbo’s in the high 5’s and low 6’s for 30-year

fixed. What a deal! When we see real estate

sales increase and economic news improve,

then expect to see interest rates rise. As we see

the pendulum swing back to a stronger econo-

my one day you will see interest rates rise on

the prospect of this news. Hence, now is the

time to refi while you have these incredible

lows.

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Last eight years real estate has afforded the

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Institutions under the Consumer Loan Act (License Number 520-CL-23974-29186). EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

Charles PidgeOwner/Manager

1st Metropolitan Mortgage

• Residential - 100% HERO MFA VA USDA FHA

• Top Producer in New Mexico 2005-2008

• Regional Top Producer 2006-2008

• Commercial — Large and Small

• Program Director for Herocare

• Let’s Get It Done!

575 635 73312508 N Telshor Blvd

Las Cruces, NM 88011

For every loanclosed, $100 isdonated to Las Cruces Habitat forHumanity. Your Loan will bepart of house #3.

National Sales Volume + National Discounts = Lower Rates For You.Licensed in the State of New mexico. Licensed by the California Department of Corporations under the

Residential mortgage Lending Act. Empire Equity Group, Inc. D/B/A 1st Metropolitan Mortage is licensed

by the Virginia State Corporation Commission (License N. MB-1432). Empire Equity Groups, Inc.

D/B/A 1st Metropolitan Mortgage is licensed by the Washington Department of Financial

Institutions under the Consumer Loan Act (License Number 520-CL-23974-29186). EQUAL HOUSINGOPPORTUNITY

DAN DELANEY REAL ESTATEOffice 575-647-5041 • Mobile 575-644-0776Web site: www.zianet.com/nmlandman • email: [email protected]

Dan DelaneyBroker/Owner 318 West Amador • Las Cruces, NM 88005

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

4620 Firefly Road • $365,000

• 1995 Southwest style home

• 2214 SF, 2x6 construction

• 2 Bedrooms, 3 Baths, 3 Car garage

• Living room with wood burning FP

• Dining room, Family room w/ bar

• Low E windows

• 24x40 Mueller workshop w/electric

• 2 Acres

15755 Hawkeye Canyon Rd. • $699,000

• 2007 Tom Capron design

• 2x6 construction

• Commercial grade polymer roof

• 4247 SF, 3 Bedrooms, 2 1/2 Baths

• Living rm, Hobby rm, Media rm, Office

• 3 Car garage w/temp regulated wine rm

• Outdoor kitchen, fireplace & vineyard

• 5 Acres with stunning mtn & valley views

6625 Third Street • $550,000

• 2006 Southwest style home, 2x6 construction• 2989 SF, 5 Bedrooms, 3 1/2 Baths, 3 Car

Garage• 9 solar lights, passive solar pre-heaters for

H2O’s• Gourmet kitchen w/stainless steel appliances

• Hickory cabinets & Caesar stone countertops• 2 gas furnaces, 2 refrigerated air units• Jeld-wen windows (lifetime warranty)• Outdoor kitchen, covered patio & porch,

5 Acres

1817 Valley Drive • $59,900

• Built in 1952• 728 SF, 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath• Carpet in both bedrooms &

living area

• New windows & exterior doors• New paint outside• City gas, water, sewer


1 MONTHS FREE RENT WITH 1 YEAR OR MORECONTRACT!!! OPTION TO BUY!$1,000/MONTH • 3 BR, 2.5 BA

KAREN STULL 575-649-4346JAMIE STULL REAL ESTATE 575-522-3700

6105 HIGH DESERT

$1,350/MONTH • $1,400/DEPOSIT3 BR, Split plan

LYN HASTON 575-993-6398ERA SELLERS, BUYERS & ASSOCIATES 575-522-4235

861 HARRIS ROAD

$1,025/MONTH • $1,000/DEPOSIT3 BR, 2BA, Brand new


1987 A & D PINETRAIL

$900/MONTH • $700/DEPOSIT1362 Sf • 3 BR, 2 BA • Open floor plan

CALL LANDMARK REAL ESTATE AT 575.525.8114

5032 ARENA

$675/MONTH • $675/DEPOSITAppx. 1100 SF • 3BR, 1BA • Wood floors thru out

CALL LANDMARK REAL ESTATE AT 575.525.8114

1001 CHAPARRO

$950/MONTH • $900/DEPOSIT3 BR, 2BA, Brand new


1987 B & C PINETRAIL

$800/MONTH1332 sq ft, tenant pays utilities, 1 car garage

3 bed, 2 bath, 1/3 acreMARTI WELLS 575-644-7070

ACCENT REAL ESTATE 575-526-4999

5117 HACIENDA

$950/MONTH3 BR, 2 BA • Approx. 1600 Sq. ft.

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6133 HIGH DESERT

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Chris Harrison (575) 496-0141EXIT Realty Horizons (575) 532-5678

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3840 Frontier Drive

Views to die for! If you’re looking for ahome with views... this is it! IncredibleOrgan Mtn. views and view of the citylights at night. 3 bedroom, 2 bathhome with 1902 sq. ft. in High Range.

Features include: • Large living room w/ 3 sided fire-

place• Formal dining room w/ bay win-

dows• Country kitchen w/ breakfast bar &

pantry• Split bedroom plan• Master bath w/ jetted tub & 2 east-

facing windows• Private backyard• Home warranty until May 09!

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575-644-2204STEVIE BENNETT

BROKER, MANAGERSUSAN BLANK575-621-2599

SUE BROWN575-640-6346

BRENDA COUGHLIN575-644-0887

PATRICIA DIAZ575-642-8555

HOWARD DUKES575-649-4595

MONICA ESCAMILLA575-650-3234

ZANE FIKANY575-640-4374

TOM FINELLO575-649-6007

NANCY GABALDON575-496-1746

RUTH GANDARA575-680-4186

MICHAEL GARCIA575-635-3341

SUSAN GARZA575-644-2888

HOMER GARZA575-644-0802

ROSE GONZALES 575-650-7842

CONNIE HETTINGA575-640-7279

KEITH HETTINGA575-640-7278

ETTA KAUFMAN575-496-3967

SANDY MAESE575-650-3002

KENNY McCARDLE575-642-9066

MARTIE OLIVAS575-642-2107

JIM PARKS575-640-8100

PATRICIA PRECIADO 575-650-7899

JUNE POLAKOVIC 575-644-2299

CHRISTINE TELLES575-650-4121

PEGGY SHINN575-650-7344

DONNA THOMAS 575-640-4595

JOANN BOSSE575-312-1124

LASZLO BRAUN575-993-8755

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10 Indoor horse pens, roping area,12 outdoor pens with shade andround pen. Also has one brick homeand 2 mobile homes w/income of$1850 monthly. L#805651.

SUSAN GARZA (575) 644-2888

GREAGREAT HORSE PROPERT HORSE PROPERTY INTY INTHE SOUTH VTHE SOUTH VALLEYALLEY

Cute & affordable 4 bedroom home on acorner lot. Home offers a split bedroomfloor plan, kitchen is light & bright, all tilefloors, metal roof, newer master cool,ceiling fans and all fenced in for privacy.Motivated Seller! $109,000.

PATRICIA PRECIADO (575) 650-7899

MOTIVMOTIVAATED SELLERTED SELLER

Stylish entry and great room designmakes this a very charming home.Granite, tile, high ceilings. 1860 sq. ft.and low maintenance make this amust see for the value. Built in2004.Owner/Agent. $275,000.

SUE BROWN (575) 650-6346

PRICE REDUCEDPRICE REDUCED

One plus acre land parcel allows for horses.Magnificently designed Santa Fe style home is sur-rounded by a privacy wall. Huge open Great Room,kitchen, dining with fireplace. Saltillo tile throughoutwith talavera accent tile. Gorgeous art tile work onmany walls, talavera sinks, cathedral ceilings.Center of rear courtyard is an 80 year old tree offer-ing serene setting. Central location yet peaceful sur-roundings. $495,000. 3590 N. Highway 28

ETTA KAUFMAN (575) 496-3967

3590 N. HIGHW3590 N. HIGHWAAY 28 Y 28

Located of HWY 70, sits this Lovely Custom BuiltHome. 3bed (2 Master suites),3 bathrooms, Built in2007, 1856 sq ft of living space, sitting on .75 acres.Carpet, tile, Ceiling fans & Designer Paint colorsthroughout. Kiva Fireplace, Large Country Kitchenwith Island & Breakfast Bar & Walk-in Pantry. It's amust see! Directions: Hwy 70 east, exit Weisner(North), Right on Lisa Lane, Left on Wagons EastTrail. L#805193. $259,450

MONICA ESCAMILLA (575) 650-3234

NEW LISTING!NEW LISTING!

2020xx28 WORKSHOP28 WORKSHOP

Custom built home. Southwestern Style. Possible 5bdrm. 4 Bd w/ large office, 3 full baths, split bedroomfloor plan. Perfect for large family with growing chil-dren. RV access. Formal dining, open floor plan.Huge master with huge walk-in closet. Tile through-out. High ceilings, appliances stay. Large coveredporch and patio. 5 acre lot, 2477 sq.ft. only 2 yearsold!! Great home for the price. $249,900.

MICHAEL GARCIA (575) 635-3341

5158 AP5158 APACHE TRAILACHE TRAIL

Master craftsmanship built this highly effi-cient large 2 bedroom home. Enjoy themultitude of benefits of adobe construc-tion including stable temperature, quietand low utility costs. 4+ acres. Horsesallowed. $499,500. L# 783514.

TOM FINELLO (575) 521-1000 EXT:234

AUTHENTIC ADOBEAUTHENTIC ADOBE

• 1536 sq. ft./Built 1998

• 3 Bedrooms (split) 2 Baths

• Gas fireplace

• Mature landscaping w/sprinkler/drip system

• Blinds, Fans throughout

• L#802068

ROSE GONZALES (575) 650-7842

MOTIVMOTIVAATED SELLERTED SELLER

• 3 Bedrooms• 2 Baths• Oversized 2 Car Garage• New Kitchen• RV Parking• $168,000.

CONNIE HETTINGA (575) 640-7279 ZANE FIKANY (575) 640-4374

RECENT REMODELRECENT REMODEL

This 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home is sold “as is” with lots ofpotential. Large lot with mature trees in front & backyards. Nicely built storage shed in back conveys withproperty. Perfect for 1st time home buyers. Great Price @$106,000! On paved street with easy access to I-10 andcenter point for Las Cruces & El Paso commuters. Sellersare motivated to accept offers. Directions: I-10 South,Mesquite Exit, Left on Stern, Right on La Fe Avenue.House on left side of street.

MARTIE OLIVAS (575) 642-2107

NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING

Beautiful, Well-Maintained Manufactured Homeon .37 Acre with New Storage Shed. 4 Br., 3 Ba,1900 Sq Ft. Large Family Room w/Fireplace.Spacious Kitchen, Light & Bright! NOW ONLY$124,777 MOTIVATED SELLERS. CALLTODAY! #803235

JUNE POLAKOVIC (575) 644-2299PATRICIA DIAZ (575) 642-8555

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Country Escape!! Just minutes from Old Mesilla andLas Cruces. This 2855 square foot home rests on 1acre of land with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms andonly 2 years old. 2 kiva fireplaces, 2 car garage withplenty of room for parking. Extensive use of satillotiles, vigas, nichos with granite counters and zonedheating and cooling. Large master closets withample storage. L#801928 $497,475.

HOWARD DUKES (575) 649-4595

600 SANDY BEACH600 SANDY BEACH

Wrap Yourself in Relaxation in your own PrivateRetreat. This luxury estate home offers 3 bed-rooms/2.5 Bathrooms, Built in 1994, One owner cus-tom home, 4000SF of living area, 1.75 acres, 3 CarGarage, EBID water rights, full perimeter concretefence, Low NM property taxes! Must see to appreci-ate, call today for your private showing. $680,000

NANCY GABALDON (575) 496-1746 MICHAEL GARCIA (575) 635-3341

NEW LISTINGNEW LISTING

Looking for quality, graciousness and beautyin a home? This is it! Great 3 bedroom, 1.75bath Alameda home has it all-a large sunroom forlazy afternoons, fabulous office for taking care ofbusiness and gorgeous private back yard withmature pecan and apricot trees, a multitude ofbeautiful flowers and the space to grow more.Possible Owner Financing. 1915 Alameda

DONNA THOMAS (575) 640-4595

FFANTANTASTIC PRICE- $160,000!ASTIC PRICE- $160,000!

You sure can see the views from this home!From the kitchen, from the Great Room,from the master bedroom, from the patio.2044 sq. ft. of livable space. 3 bedrooms 2baths, built in 2005. There’s a wrap aroundback patio and a water feature too! Pricereduced, $265,000. L# 803115

SANDY MAESE (575) 650-3002

OH, SAOH, SAY CAN YOU SEE!Y CAN YOU SEE!

Enjoy the gorgeous mountain & valley views! This excep-tionally well maintained home with 2,537 sq. ft., 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, formal dining, family room w/kiva fire-place and french doors. Large kitchen w/cooktop island,pull-out cabinets, breakfast area, utility/craft room w/plen-ty of counter space and storage. This residence sits on 2acres, includes a separate 20x28 workshop, oversized 3car garage, RV access, courtyard, open patios, ascreened in patio….& much more. A must see! Priced at$410,000

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Representing over 60 residential building lots in four of the most desirable subdivisions of Picacho Hills:Mansiones de Galicia • Estate and Patio Home Lots • Priced from $90,000

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Desert Breeze SubdivisionPresale homes starting in the $130s. Minimum 1,400 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, contemporary

design, 2 car garage and all city utilities. 1 and 2 story elevations available. Visit www.landinlascruces.comfor more information

Paul Cruz (575) 571-5437Garland Realty & Development, LLC.

(575) 524-7266

Mesilla Park MosaicThe first of its kind, a truly upscale gated community designed for elegant and distinctive homes in Las

Cruces, New Mexico. This elegant Las Cruces gated community offers security, beautifully landscaped com-mon areas, front yard maintenance, diverse "Old World" architectural style, numerous custom home options.

A limited number of 1 acre lots available.Call Today!

1950 Tapestry Circle • $120,615 1880 Tapestry Circle • $122,8251940 Tapestry Circle • $123,335 1925 Tapestry Circle • $124,4403570 Cloister Court • $126,225 1875 Tapestry Circle • $129,000*

* Rockwall fee not included in lot price.

Billie Haynie (575) 635-8921Emerick Real Estate (575) 523-2850

0000 Larkspur • $110,000This 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 bitof Heaven on Earth. West on Picacho-Left (South) on Weinrich (Right) West on Redwolf, Right (South) on Lark Spur

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How to protect yourself in a real estate transactionBy Dian HymerInman News Service

It's no wonder that buying or selling ahome ranks high on the list of the moststress-provoking events one can experi-ence, up there with the death of a lovedone and divorce. There's a lot at stakefinancially when you buy or sell ahome. A good or bad outcome can affectyour net worth, as well as your sensewell being.

There are a lot of factors involved inbuying or selling a home that arebeyond your control. For example,interest rates could jump unexpectedly,or an inspector might uncover a defectthat you were unaware of. However,there are steps you can take to maxi-mize your chances for a successful realestate endeavor.

The first step is to hire the right pro-fessionals to help you accomplish yourgoal. If you don't already have a realestate agent, mortgage broker and clos-ing agent that you've worked with suc-cessfully before, ask friends and associ-ates for recommendations. Take thetime to interview each referral carefullyto make sure that there's a good fit.Make sure to check references. If youhave any doubts about a candidate, con-tinue the search until you find qualifiedprofessionals with whom you havegood rapport.

A common mistake home buyers andsellers make is to underestimate thetime it takes to get the job done. Resistthe urge to pile additional work on your-self while you're in the midst of a home

purchase or sale. By doing so, you'll bebetter able to manage stress.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: One of thekeys to ensuring that your real estateventure will have a happy ending is tomake a commitment to stay involved inthe process every step of the way. Eventhough you hire professionals to assistyou, they aren't the decision-makers.You are. Problems can arise if you relin-quish control and let your real estateagent or mortgage person make deci-sions for you.

Let your agent know that you want tobe kept informed of developments asthey arise. The sooner you know abouta problem, or potential problem, thesooner you can work on resolving it.

Don't be shy about asking for an

explanation of a facet of the business, oryour transaction, that you don't under-stand. If you don't buy and sell realestate on a regular basis, you shouldn'texpect yourself to know the ins and outsof the business.

As tedious as it might be, it's impor-tant to read and understand every docu-ment before you sign it. Make sure youreceive copies of everything you sign.It's a good idea to retain these docu-ments, even after the transaction closes.If there's a problem during or after thetransaction, this documentation couldprove invaluable in proving your case.

It's also wise to keep a transactionlog. This can be something as simple asa notepad on which you record impor-tant transaction-related conversations.

Keep the log with your other transactiondocumentation in case you need to sub-stantiate who said what later and when.

Be nice, but let your real estate teamknow what you expect from them. Thisshould include periodic written or ver-bal updates. If you're not receiving theservice you need, let this be known.Don't expect the people working for youto be mind readers.

You should expect that problems ofsome sort will arise during the course ofyour home purchase or sale. How youwork through the problems has every-thing to do with the parties involved andhow well you communicate with oneanother.

THE CLOSING: Good rapport isworth its weight in gold.

Home seller credit could save real estate dealBy Dian HymerInman News Service

No one likes to give money away, buta monetary credit from the seller to thebuyer can solve a problem that mightotherwise derail a home-sale transac-tion. Here's a typical scenario where aseller credit could save the deal.

The buyers are stretching to buy theirdream home. Tapped out financially,they panic when they discover duringtheir home inspection that the roofneeds replacing. The inspector impress-es upon the buyers that the roof must bereplaced immediately; it can't wait. Butthe buyers don't have enough extra cashto cover the cost of a new roof.

One option for the buyers is to backout of the deal, and find another lessexpensive house, or a house with a roof

that's in better condition. But this putsthe buyers back in the market searchingfor a new house. And the sellers have norecourse but to put their house back onthe market, and search for anotherbuyer.

Another option is for the buyers toask the sellers to credit them enoughmoney to take care of replacing theroof. If the sellers are willing, the trans-action stays together. The sellers willnet less from the sale, but the sale willclose. If more time on the market meansless money for the seller, this could bean acceptable solution for both parties.

There are other benefits to be derivedfrom this approach to repairing proper-ty defects. One is that it relieves thesellers of the burden of having to over-see work while they're in the midst of

moving out of the house. Another is thatbuyers often prefer to oversee the workthemselves to make sure that it's doneproperly. Also, there's often not enoughtime to have repairs done before clos-ing.

HOUSE HUNTING TIP: Before youask the seller to credit you money atclosing, check with your mortgage bro-ker or loan agent to find out whatrestrictions your lender might haveregarding seller credits. Usually, lenderswill only allow a credit for up to 3 per-cent of the purchase price. Also, mostlenders limit the amount of moneythey'll allow a seller to credit to notmore than the amount of the buyer'snonrecurring closing costs.

Nonrecurring closing costs are one-time-only costs that a buyer pays at

closing, such as loan origination fees ortransfer taxes. Recurring closing costsare those costs paid at closing that arepart of ongoing expenses a buyer willpay, such as homeowner's insurance ormortgage interest.

Lenders don't like money to passfrom the seller to the buyer if it in someway lowers the amount of the buyer'scash down payment. But they will usu-ally allow a seller credit that offsets thebuyer's nonrecurring closing costs. Thismeans that you won't walk away fromthe closing with a check for the amountof the credit in your pocket. Instead, theseller credit will lower the amount ofmoney you need to bring to the closing.The money you save can be appliedtoward repairing the property defect.

Seller credits can be useful when

buyers are short of the cash required tomake an offer. Let's say you haveenough saved for a 10 percent downpayment. But you are shy the moneyneeded for closing costs. Your purchaseoffer could include a provision for theseller to credit you an amount at closingto be applied toward your nonrecurringclosing costs.

A credit lowers the seller's net pro-ceeds. So, you may need to increaseyour asking price to cover the amountof the credit if you're in competition, orif the property is attractively priced.

THE CLOSING: Just make sure,before you do this, that the property islikely to appraise at the higher price


SandraEspiritu575.312.2969

Qualifying Broker/Owner

575-532-5406 • www.EnchantedSunRealty.com

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FOR SALE1925 Chilton Drive $132,029 4BR 2BA Carport 2076 Sq. Ft.4770 Country Place $111,111 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1444 Sq. Ft.2765 Coventry Road $214,900 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1698 Sq. Ft.5103 Emerald St. $174,999 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1596 Sq. Ft.1070 Heather Circle $198,900 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1958 Sq. Ft.2506 Heritage Ridge $274,900 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1870 Sq. Ft.3912 Marble View Dr. $157,990 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 1410 Sq. Ft.Mountainair, NM 160 Acres $475,000 3BR 3BA 3 car gar 2053 Sq. Ft.

4620 Mesa Rico Drive $432,180 3BR 3BA 3 car gar 2840 Sq. Ft.5080 Navajo Trail $222,999 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 2100 Sq. Ft.4905 Ocotillo Road $315,000 4BR 3+BA 3 car gar 2673 Sq. Ft.2850 San Miguel Ct. $182,000 4BR 2.5BA 2 car gar 2205 Sq. Ft.2169 Southern Star Loop $369,900 3BR 2BA 2 car gar 2914 Sq. Ft.125 Star Spirit Road $219,000 2BR 2BA 2 car gar 2140 Sq. Ft.2480 Sunridge Drive $149,375 3BR 1.75BA 2 car gar 1234 Sq. Ft.1124 West Joy Drive $210,000 3BR 1.75BA 1 car gar 2348 Sq. Ft.

COMMERCIAL PROPERTY411 Archuleta Road $349,999.86 Acres- 2,520 sq. ft. of commercial industrial propertyFOR RENT1932 Princess Jeanne Dr. $850/mo. 4BR 2BA 1 car gar 1527 Sq. Ft.BUILDING SITES6730 Bright View Rd. $194,000 Picacho Hills 1.5 Acres4556 Rociante Drive $98,000 La Mancha Estates 1 Acre

Gailen H. Hooper, Qualifying Broker575-642-3205

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2626 Cheyenne3br/2ba2 Car Garage1,982 Sq Ft$247,900

1408 San AndresDrive4br/1.75ba2 car garage2,278 Sq Ft$249,300

3901 Pearl Court3br/2.5ba2 car garage1,580 Sq Ft$139,999

2345 RosedaleDrive3br/1.75ba2 car garage1,856 Sq Ft$159,900

809 CanterburyArc4br/2.5ba3 Car Garage3,250 Sq Ft$415,000

4644 SaladoCreek Street3br/2ba2 car garage1,200 Sq Ft$147,400

3386 Chimney Rock4br/2ba2 Car Garage1,893 Sq Ft$195,000

2273 LaramieDrive3br/2Ba2 Car Garage2,336 Sq Ft$275,000

4648 SaladoCreek Street4Br/2Ba2 Car Garage1,480 Sq Ft$154,400

4386 Nambe Arc3br/2.5ba2 car garage2,366 Sq Ft$498,375

1932 PrincessJeanne Dr. 4br/2ba1 car garage1,527 Sq Ft$116,900

2828 San MiguelCourt3br/2Ba2 Car Garage1,370 Sq Ft$148,900

3095 MoonlightRidge4br/3+Ba2 Car Garage3,280 Sq Ft$489,900

3802 Azalea3br/1.75ba2 Car Garage2,200 Sq Ft$249,999

4705 Sun CanyonCourt4br/3ba2 Car Garage2,499 Sq Ft$347,770

2149 SouthernStar Loop3br/2.5ba2 Car Garage2,120 Sq Ft$287,000

1655 CandlelightDrive3br/1.75Ba2 Car Garage1,783 Sq Ft$219,900

1222 OñateStreet4br/2Ba2 Car Garage2,352 Sq Ft$240,000

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