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4370 NAMBE ARC • $399,000A lovely, newer wel-maintained home with mountain views. 3 bedrooms, 2baths, 2 car garage with 2069 sq. ft. and lots of extras including courtyardentry, vigas, stone fireplace, great kitchen with everything a cook couldwant including granite counters, custom cabinetry, gas cooktop, largepantry, skylights, and trayed ceiling. Master bedroom is large with seatingarea, fabulous bath and walk in closet. The backyard is private with moun-tain views & covered patio.

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11826 WARRIOR • $112,500• 4 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • Built in 1999 • 2,100 Sq. Ft.• .86 acres • Horses allowed • Owner willing to look at all offers • Radium Springs

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1555 FAIRWAY VILLAGE DR • $298,900PICACHO HILLS This top of the line 2BR/2BA/2CG home + Office/Studyis located on the golf course in the Fairway Village community in PicachoHills. There are solid surface counters, custom cabinetry and travertinetile throughout the living areas. The great room has a built-in entertain-ment center and fireplace. Too many amenities to list!!! Call PatLederman at 405-9028 for your personal tour.

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4620 Firefly Road • $345,000

SW style home built in 1995 includes approx. 2214 s.f., 2 BR/2 BA, and3 car garage. The home features a living room with wood burning fire-place, and the kitchen has a built-in oven, gas stovetop, microwave, woodcabinets and an island with prep sink. The family room is designed forentertaining that includes a U-shaped bar and 2 large picture windowswith stunning mountain views. Other amenities include 2 acres, 2 refriger-ated a/c units, pre-wired for surround sound, pre-wired for alarm, 2x6const., low E dbl pane windows, a large beautiful patio, 24x40 Muellerworkshop w/220 electric and 1/2 bath.

12625 Doña Ana Road • $399,500

Ranch style home on 6 acres built in 2006. Includes approx 1815 s.f.,3 bedrooms with carpet and ceiling fans, and 2 full bathrooms. Thehome is of 2x6 construction, brick with a pitched metal roof. Both thedining and living areas include wood floors. A country kitchen withwood cabinets, gas range top, built-in oven, built-in dishwasher, andtiled floors. Other amenities include EBID and irrigation well, 30x50insulated workshop with 220 electric & 1/2 bath. There is also a12x12 tack shed, 24x48 hay shed, and 9 horse pens (various sizes). Allpens are covered, lighted, and include automatic waters. Beautifulviews of the valley and Robledo mountains.

815 Fort Fillmore$675,000

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This horse property is ready for business! 3706 square foot home has

5 bedrooms, huge kitchen. Woodfloors throughout. Kitchen and

bathrooms recently remodeled. Largegazebo with fireplace and wired for

220. Workshop is wired for 220.Stable facility includes 22 stalls,

office, tack room, exerciser, 15 longpens with shade canopy. Fenced pas-

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5065 Hunters Chase • $367,000L#806696, 3 BR, 2 BA, 2225 Sq. Ft.

855 W. Picacho Ave. • $499,900L#805293, Commercial

Marti WellsCRS, GRIOwner Broker575.644.7070

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Two for the price of one. The front recently remod-eled MH is a 12x65, 2 br, 1 bath with new windows.The back home is 692sqft. 1br and 1 bath. Bothhave carports and yards. Close to Bullocks anddowntown for shopping and the mineral baths. CallMarti for an appointment.

613 & 615 MARR

Want to retire? Or just get out of the city life? This home has it all..space on over a half an acre, at .59, beautiful views of turtlebackmountains, with no neighbors behind you because it backs up tostate land, or to the right of the property. Covered patio, enclosed sun-rroom, workshop and a huge metal carport to park your RV &boats under. 3 bdrm. 2 bath with a utility room. In a well establishedneighborhood with enough room for all the toys. Fishing, hunting,golfing, hot springs, and Elephant Butte at your fingertips! $215,000.Owner is related to Realtor. Call Summer for more info!

40 PERCHA

Garfield/Salem area. Lots of room to roam, this3519 sf. home wtih at least 4 br and has 2 baths with2 more just needing to be finished, 2 kitchens and 2living areas. 3-4 car garage, Shop, 22x36 RV Portplus carport. 127 Pecan Trees with EBID waterrights. Horse stalls priced to sell. $199,000.L#803612 Call Marti to view at 575-644-7070

2200 CARRIAGE HILLS RD

3 Evaporative coolers, heat is pellet stone, 2 (3/4) baths,1 (1/2) bath. Home is all electric, formica and tile coun-ters in hit. Over sized two car garage, 3 RV/Boat ports, 1carport. Property is being sold furnished. Master bed-room has a great view of the mountains and CaballoLake. Second bedroom is our the front door to the leftand has is it’s own 1/2 bathroom. Priced at $165,000.

Lots 14 and lots 15 Fiesta - Want to build your dreamhome or put a doublwide on over a half an acre two blocksfrom the new golf course and minutes from the lake. Well thisis the perfect location for you .59 of an acre. All city utilitiesavailable, except sewer which is coming in a future phase.It's two seperate lots so owner may consider selling individ-ually and possible owner financing available! One of theowner's is the listing agent. Please call Summer Woods formore info.

609 Locust - This lot is priced to sell!!! Looking for a greatplace to build a home, set up a new doublewide or build aduplex? Look no further you can't beat the size for the price.It's just under a quarter of an acre at .23. On Locust a wellestablished neighborhood in the northwest part of town andconveniently located for only $19,000. All city utilities avail-able. Call Summer for more info!

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Las Cruces, NM • 2884 Ancho Ave. • $197,000

2884 Ancho Ave. Very well taken care of house. Lots ofupgrades by owner, formal living, new workshop in back,one owner. Rear covered porch. Near schools. L#804785.

Anthony, NM Golf Course

836 Golf Course Road. Anthony New Mexico, next to DosLagos Golf Course, NEW 3 Bedroom, 2Bath, tile & carpet, 9ft ceil-ings, 2 car garage with remote control, storage shed. Upgrades byOwners, 1246 sq. ft., easy access to I-10. $125,000. L#804979

Fourplex • 2210 Bex Street • $255,000

University area fourplex 2 story with 2BR, 2 BA, CitySewer, City Water, individual meters, ResidentManager. occupied. Good Investment Opportunity.

Gas Station • Highway 70

5701 N. Jornada Rd. Excellent cash flow and capitalizationreturn, gas station c-store running smoothly well maintainedhigh traffic corner on hwy 70, big real estate development in thearea. L#804954 $1,250,000

2 Acres on East Mesa • $35,000

2 acres on East Mesa, 0 Out back Drive, off of Holman Rd.for house or mobile home. Septic tank and electric pole onproperty. Wonderful views, horses allowed, between WhiteSands and Las Cruces, Possible Owner Finance.L#805484.

Mesquite, NM • .41 ac with MH

54 Hilda Dr. Mobile home on Big lot recently remodeled:New carpet, New Paint, New Air conditioner. 8' x 8' storageshed in back. Easy access to & near I10. Approximately 15minutes from Las Cruces, NM. L#806654 $69,500

17 Acres • Investment Land

00 Jornada Rd. Corner lot on two major future avenues locat-ed in the middle of on going development next to the new pro-jected elementary and middle school. This 17 acre land is alsolocated near the new Sierra Norte Golf Course. Easy access toHighway 70. $2.18 per square foot. Owner/agent. $1,275,000

Anthony, NM Grocery Store

2820 Anthony Dr. Running convenience store in Anthony, NM withgross income of $221,766. The grocery store is in a 2750 sq. Ft. Building.There are four mobile home spaces for rent, at $175 a month each. Thereis a 100'x50' building that is rented to a mechanic shop for $350.00 amonth, and 10+ horse stalls, and all the equipment to run the store.Merchandise not included. L#801398. $325,000 Possible owner finance

Anthony, NM • 2 Acres with MH

1610 Katy St. This 2.3 acres property has all utilitieswith the possibility to build a few houses or to installmobile homes. The Mobile Home is a 4 bedroom, 2bath in good condition. L#806626 $139,500

Commercial Corner East Mesa

7992 Holman Road. Commercial .89 acre. Holmanfrontage corner with Blue Topaz, Zoned EC1, Includesseptic tank for restaurant or commercial use.L#805754. $49,500

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2. MAKING HOMEAFFORDABLE REFINANCEPROGRAM:

Has your home dropped in value & youthink you can’t refinance? YES you can!The “Making Home Affordable” Programwill launch. It is for certain† borrowerswho are current on their mortgage pay-ments, but have found it difficult to refi-nance because their homes have lost valueand they are unable to obtain mortgageinsurance or wish to refinance into a mort-gage with more predictable payments. Thisnew program is perfect for borrowers with80-105% Loan To Value. This new pro-gram was rolled out by the U.S.Government as part of the new “FinancialStability Plan”**. 1st MetropolitanMortgage® will offer loans for clients withthis program.

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4. $8000 TAX CREDIT:First Time Homebuyer? YES you can

buy now! The new $8000 (increased from7500.00) Tax Credit for First Time HomeBuyers is a provision under the AmericanRecovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009!This credit will not need to be paid back ifyou remain in the home for 3 years.

• Homes purchased between January 1,2009, and December 1, 2009.

• Income limitations $75,000 for singletax payers and $150,000 for marriedtax payers

• Credit remains refundable. This meansthat first-time home buyers who oweless than $8,000 in taxes for the yearare still eligible for the full $8,000credit when they file their tax returns.In that case, the IRS will write you acheck for the difference between$8,000 and your actual tax bill.

• The credit can be claimed on your2008 tax returns that you file by April15, 2009, even if you buy the home in2009.

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6. GREEN TAX CREDIT:Want a Greener Home, but think you

can’t afford to make the upgrades? YESyou can! Expansion of HomeImprovement Tax Credit for making ener-gy efficient home improvements is now30% of the cost of the improvements up toa maximum of $1,500. This means that ifthe improvements cost you $4,500, youwould receive a tax refund of $1,500 whenyou file your tax returns. Eligible improve-ments include energy efficient exteriordoors and windows, insulation, heatpumps, furnaces, central air conditionersand water heaters. Generally, your homeimprovement contractor and/or the manu-facturer selling the improvements issues acertification that clarifies whether theimprovements meet the necessary stan-dards for energy efficiency. Most modernwindows, furnaces, and air conditionersmeet these requirements. If you’ve beenholding off on making some of theseimprovements, now is a great time to get amove on it. 2nd Mortgages/ Home EquityLines of Credit are available with 1stMetropolitan Mortgage®.

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This single story 3 bedroom 2 bath home shows REALPRIDE of ownership! With Refrigerated Air, SpaciousKitchen, New Tile in Master Bath, Skylights, SouthwestStain Glass Windows, Exceptional Backyard with aGazebo, Freshly painted inside & out & Just minutesaway from the University. MOVE IN READY!!EDDY WAY EXIT REALTY HORIZONS(575) 405-1774 (575) 532-5678

5035 Shadow Mountain • $215,000

Open Sun., March 29Comfort,Elegance atmosphere,privacy and mostly, truly,a place to call home. Set on 1.2 acres with lovelyinground pool, totally fenced. Close to the University,interstate, shopping, entertainment. 2 living areas, 4generous bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths. Ranch style homelovingly cared for.ETTA KAUFMAN COLDWELL BANKER(575) 496-3967 (575) 521-1000

4915 Ocotillo • $312,000

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Lower your carbon foot print with this unique opportunity indesired Las Alturas. One-of-a-kind adobe on an acre. 3 bed-room, 2 bath, bonus space in the master could be used asan office. 2195 sq ft, 2 car garage, pellet stove, bright openfloor plan, passive solar, and tile floors through-out.Impeccably maintained. Expertly done low maintenancedesert landscaping.KATE MOTT RETHINK REAL ESTATE(575) 635-5015 (575) 524-3636

4804 Gamble • $410,000

Open Sun., March 29Two full acres corner lot in well established Las AlturasSubdivision. This almost new home offers country livingwithin a couple of minutes from NMSU & HWY I-25.Enjoy stunning sunsets and great Organ Mountainviews. Breathe and Feel the serenity in this well builthome (2x6 construction) Horses allowed.PATRICIA ROMERO EXIT REALTY HORIZONS(575) 496-3713 (575) 532-5678

4914 Calabazilla Rd. • $297,000

Open Sun., March 29 • 12-3 p.m.

3 bedrooms, 2 baths, 3 car garage on over1 acre. Vigas, fireplace, country kitchen.Mature grape orchard.

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5130 Calle Bellisima • $295,000

Open Sun., March 29This spacious but cozy home has 4BRs plus an officeand 3.5 Baths in 2765SF on a 1.07 acre lot that isenclosed with a rock wall! The Southwestern style homealso has refrigerated air, 2 Kiva fireplaces, jet tub in theMaster and 2 Car Garage. Come see for yourself!We are open today from 1 to 4!RENEE AXTELL EMERICK REAL ESTATE, INC.(575) 621-6881 (575) 523-2850

5317 Eagle Pass Road • $495,000

Open Sun., March 29

Enter an elegant courtyard w/ grand patio, exotic foun-tain & plantings. Large living area opens into courtyardfor indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Hacienda style home,2697 sqft, has great room w/ custom fireplace & built-ins, 4 BRs, 3+ BAs, inc. casita, chef’s kitchen w/full but-ler’s pantry. L#805600.ELAINE SZALAY RE/MAX CLASSIC REALTY(575) 650-5151 (575) 524-8788

5377 Redman Road • $445,000

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3397 Park Ridge

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• Reduced to $199,900! • Elks Club area• 3 BD/2.5 BA • 1639 sq. ft.• Corner Lot

1215 AlamoNEW LISTING!• $89,000 • Close to NMSU• 3 BD/1 BA • 1/3 Acre Lot• Adobe & Block

2476 Cheyenne

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• 2105 Square Feet • 2 Story• 3 bedroom, 3 bath • Fantastic Floor Plan• $269,000

3717 Piedras Negras

• SELLING LESS THAN PURCHASED FOR• Las Colinas (High Desert Subdivision)• $179,900• 3 BR/2.5BA• 1814 Sq. Ft.

1204 Gunsight Peak

• $177,900 • 4 Hills Area• 4 BD/ 2 BA • 1671 sq. ft.• Corner Lot

4444 La Cienaga

• Sonoma Ranch East • 2168 sq. ft.• Reduced to $360,000 • 3 BD/2.5 BA• Acid Stained Concrete • Owner/Agent

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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 andwasher and dryer along with a fitness center, pool, and barbeques in the lovely centercourtyard. Beautiful views and ambiance. Walking distance to shopping, restaurantsand historical attractions. Enjoy this charming community year-round. Two bedroomunits available weekly and monthly.There is nothing else like this in Las Cruces or theMesilla Valley. Come see why!

Beautiful Villa Esperanza CondominiumsLocated At The Gateway To Old Mesilla

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2524 Waltz lane is a very nicely finished, 1280 sq.ft., 3BR/2BA

manufactured home on a 1/3 acre lot,with a permanent foundation and

title in process of deactivation. Thishome includes tiled floors and

kitchen countertops, a spacious mas-ter suite with garden tub, shower

stall, double sinks and a walk in clos-et. The circular concrete drivewayallows for easy parking, and cuts

down on dust and mud. There is alsoa stamped concrete slab in back, as

well as a two room storage shed.Refrigerator, washer &

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$74,900

Wow! This 2 bedroom, 1.75 bathhouse is gorgeous! This openfloor plan makes 1240 squarefeet feel much larger. Enjoy a 2 sided fireplace, nichos, sky-lights, tiled floors, evaporative

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your hat here! $163,000Call me for more information

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Magnificent new 3,025 sq.ft.4BR, 3.75BA, 3 car garage

home on a private 1.75 acrelot in La Tierra Escondida.

Pella windows, dual ondemand water heaters, dualclimate control, audio & TV

systems, all appliances,granite throughout, snailshower, and much more.

Call Jake to schedule show-ing! $589,900

Price reduced to $424,900!This is a beautiful 3,000

sq.ft, 4BR, 3BA home on a1/2 acre lot in Picacho Hills,with custom cabinets, gran-ite countertops, central vac,great mountain views and

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2524 WALTZ LANE

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829 Canterbury Arc - This brick home is truly one ofa kind. Its lush landscaping is so beautiful it creates asanctuary for everyday living! 4 Bedroom 2 full baths&2 half baths. 3121 sq. ft. With a hobby room and 2car garage. It has vaulted ceilings, an atrium/sunroom,stainless steel appliances, fireplace, covered patio,gazebo and lots of upgrades. All this sits on a half anacre, with a gated RV entrance, in the beautiful MesillaPark Manor. $389,000. Call Summer Woods at 575-650-0930 or visit www.lascruceshomesites.com

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4140 Calle de Estrella - 4 bedroom 3 fullbaths, 2900sf. home built in 2007 sits on 1acre. Back yard is walled in, front yard islandscaped there's a 3 car garage, homehas wonderful views of the organs. Locatedoff Hwy 70. $360,800. Call Marti Wells formore information or to view at575.644.7070

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!!

2920 Valle Vista - Recently remodeledTownhome is approx. 1774 sqft. & has 3brs.,2 baths, 2 car garage, private courtyard andback yard. Close to shopping and restau-rants. Annual association fee allows for useof pool and tennis courts. $179,450. CallStephanie to view. #806354 Call Marti forinformation at 575.644.7070.

GREAT TOWNHOME!

4615 Riverwood - 2 living areas, 3 brs, maids room orhobby room (there is a 1/2 bath in this room- toilet & sink)laundry area is in the garage. Carpet in all bedrooms,except the maids room (tile). Tile in all other areas.Horses allowed, irrigation well with 6 stations- pecantrees on north side of property-circular drive. Kitchen hascustom wood cabinets- pass through from kitchen toden. Call Stephanie at 575-635-0741 for more infor-mation. $229,900.

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$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

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5032 ARENA

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

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557 CORONA DEL CAMPO LOOP • $429,000Open Sunday, March 29, 1:00-3:00 p.m.

This is a mint condition, meticulous-ly maintained, custom built homethat offers 2 master suites. Onesuite is ADA compliant with 5' roll inshower, separate tub, walk-in closetand access to private patio. Greatroom w/ Kiva FP, tongue & grooveceiling, built-in bookshelves.Upgraded Kolbe windows, solidwood doors, 2-zone heat/coolingsystems. Custom kitchen with over-sized pantry and island seating.

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This Home is Ready For You!5187 Granite Street$169,000

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


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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

Fairway 18 Villas • Estate Homes • Priced from $75,000Via Emma • Golf Course Lots • Priced from $89,000Linda Vista • Estate Size Lots • Priced from $149,900

Call for the best selection of building lots… I know all the “dirt’ in Picacho Hills!Mary Mulvihill (575) 496-6597 • Emerick Real Estate, Inc. (575) 523-2850

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) 571-5437 • Garland 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

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1950 Tapestry Circle • $120,6151880 Tapestry Circle • $122,8251940 Tapestry Circle • $123,3351925 Tapestry Circle • $124,4403570 Cloister Court • $126,225 1875 Tapestry Circle • $129,000*

* Rockwall fee not included in lot price.

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

0000 Lakespur • $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

Court to cul-de-sac, 2nd lot on Right. Owner/Agent.Christine Telles (575) 650-4121 • Coldwell Banker deWetter Hovious, Inc. (575) 521-1000

Market Statistics Brought to you by theLas Cruces Association of Realtors

(575) 524-1396PENDING CONTRACTS

as of 03/02/09167

AVERAGE DAYS ON THEMARKET AS OF Feb/09

159

AVERAGE DAYS ON THEMARKET 2008

154

MEDIAN SALES PRICE$158,385

"Homes" include single-familyhomes, townhomes and condominiums.

Source: Las Cruces Multiple Listing & Information Service

for the periods reflected as extracted on February 10, 2009

63 63

108

JANUARY 2009 FEBUARY 2009 JANUARY 2008 FEBRUARY 2004 YEAR TO DATE

129

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Hot On The MarketHot On The MarketMarch 26 - April 8

4939 Chippewa Trail. The price is right on this well maintainedtwo story home on 2.3 acres with fabulous views of the Organs.There are two complete master suites plus two additional bed-rooms and another bath. Large fully equipped kitchen with a sep-arate breakfast area. Living room/dining room combo has a see-thru fireplace. Hot tub on second floor viewing deck. Acreage ispartially fenced and horses are welcome. L# 805336

Sarana Placker 575-642-6643Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

SOLEDAD CANYON $309,000

THE PRICE IS RIGHT

610 King James Ave. Large 2128 SF double wide manu-factured home on over 1/3 of an acre near Dona Ana Rd.3BR/2BA split bedroom design with huge great room plusan office, laundry and hobby room. New paint and carpet.Fenced backyard with shed. MLS# 806143

Beulah Gatlin 575-642-7621Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

DONA ANA SOUTH $99,900

LOTS OF LIVING SPACE

625 Stone Canyon Drive. Looking for large rooms, convenient loca-tion and mountain views? Check out this 1861 SF 4BR/2BA/2CGhome in the desirable Foothills area located near shopping, profes-sional services and entertainment. With a split bedroom plan, refrig-erated air, security system, hot tub and Organ Mountain views, this isa "must see" property. L#804638

Beulah Gatlin 575-642-7621Emerick Real Estate, Inc. 575-523-2850

FOOTHILLS $246,950

LOOKING FOR LARGE ROOMS?4207 Great Basin Lane. This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is rofession-ally landscaped in front and back. Includes drip and sprinkler systemand extended patio. Upgrades include light fixtures and faucets,wood blinds throughout. Ceiling fans in bedrooms and living spacehave been added. Stainless steel kitchen appliances convey. Tilefloors in kitchen, entry and bathrooms. This is a home to move in,sit back and enjoy the amazing views!

Lennie Rainwater 575-642-4513ERA Sellers, Buyers & Assoc. 575-522-4235

EAST NORTHRISE $174,000

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1421 Gonzales. Conveniently located off SolanoDrive. Original house was built in 1940. There areadditions. House has 2 BD/2BA and in need ofrepairs. Per assessor’s office, it is 1720 sq.ft..Spacious lot: 0.25 acre. L#NEW.

Irina Martynova 575-644-8772Solutions4U Realty, LLC

$65,000

NEW ON THE MARKET1467 Branding Iron Circle. Big beautiful, 4BR, 2BA luxuryhome on it’s own lot appraised by the County for more than$138,000 but available to you for only: $120,000 WITH NOCLOSING COSTS!* Are you a veteran… no down! FHAonly requires a small down! There are many easy plans for1st time home buyers!! Move in Ready!

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3-12

1801 Clark + 1803 Clark. Brick fireplace in the living room of this3BR, 2BA big brick beauty & tiled den ready for woodburning stove,formal dining & huge kitchen with center island. All refurbished w/new roof, ventwork and much more! Central heating & cooling.BONUS: 1BR, 1BA cottage! All situated on fenced & gated 1/4 acre.Owner is able to finance or will pay your closing costs if you buy nodown, VA or small down FHA.

Arrington’s Theatre of Homes Real Estate575-526-1802

$199,500

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3-12

4540 Camino dos Vidas. Immaculate homewith 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, fireplace, 2 cargarage, 1490 sq. ft. In area convenient to WhiteSands, schools & shopping.

David Blackmon 575-642-7438Winton/Flair Realty 575-541-1968

JORNADA $169,900

A MUST SEE!

TELSHOR $169,900


4240 Kalancho Court. FOR SALE, LEASE OPTION, REALESTATE CONTRACT, OR LEASE $1,500 PER MONTH. Beautifulone-acre yard with heated swimming pool. Cabana with 3/4 bath,and 3-car garage, 2 story, 2 living areas, beautiful landscape, dripsystem, four bedrooms + office, skylights, balcony deck, pool room.Seller is offering $20,000 to refurbish home.

Lucille Garcia 575-640-9361Tracey Pidge 575-635-1053

Steinborn GMAC Real Estate 575-522-3698

LAS ALTURAS $425,000

GREAT CITY & MOUNTAIN VIEWS

SONOMA RANCH $265,000

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5200 Nana Trail. Commanding view of the North Valley and the Robledos!Perched high on a hill at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac. Immaculate, well laid-out home with 3 huge split bedrooms; 2 are Masters & third like a Master with baywindow! 25x17 family room and neat kitchen with breakfast nook. Includes 600sq.ft. garage, large 1/3 acre lot & nice backyard. Very roomy comfortable, pleas-ant home! Now permanently set to FHA Loan standards. L#805916

Greg Sherman 575-642-8500Emerick Real Estate 575-523-2850

NORTH VALLEY $109,000


7-9

6660 Vista Hermosa. Contemporary split 3 bedroom, 2 bathhome on 1/2 acre. Open Kitchen/Dining Area, FormalLiving/Music Room, separate Formal Dining, large utilityroom. Pool has new pump and is heated. Views of bothPicacho Peak and the Valley/Organ Mountains. Never aback yard neighbor.

Karin Davidson 575-649-9256Sherry Tillman 575-640-5354

EXIT Realty Horizons 575-532-5678

PICACHO HILLS $379,000

CONTEMPORARY BEAUTY!2631 Monte Bello. Unique custom Mediterranean/Tuscan homesits on private hilltop lot in prestigious Rancho Lomas. Open floorplan as well as outdoor kitchen & living room with fireplace andmore. Custom ceilings, built-ins, specialty lighting, customHunter Douglas wood shutters & Silhouettes. Too much to list, goto www.2631MonteBello.com for more information. L#806234.

Barbara Childs 575-312-4814ERA Sellers, Buyers & Assoc. 575-522-4235

RANCHO LOMAS $738,316

A TUSCAN BEAUTY!5065 Hunter's Chase Rd. This home has many updates: new exteriorelastomeric paint, new window coverings throughout, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms and slate kitchen sink. Versatile, over-sized 3-car garage w/insulated doors. RV access w/50 amp electricalhookup. Back patio is a great entertainment area w/shade all afternoon.Sherry Tillman is owner/agent.

Karin Davidson 575-649-9256Sherry Tillman 575-640-5354

EXIT Realty Horizons 575-532-5678

LAS ALTURAS $367,000

LOVELY HOME IN LAS ALTURAS

2264 Sedona Hills Parkway. Sacrifice by seller's; now$375,000 for this exclusive Boulder's on the Green, 55+gated community, ranch style, no maintenance, 2 yr old,modern territorial style home! Surrounded by homes pricedtwice as much, you have incredible, unobstructed viewsalong the fairway from this spacious, corner yard. Theowner's value for the custom upgrades and additions is$450,000. This is a 3 BR, 2 bath model, 2040 sq ft. wherethe 3rd BR is an office with bookcases. Fantastic brick sur-faces over all concrete. The private clubhouse with poolsand a fitness center is only a block away. A must see and amust buy at this price! Owner financing is available.

Tom Tetting575-405-8618

RE/MAX Classic Realty575-524-8788www.2264SedonaHillsParkway.com

SONOMA RANCH $375,000

3908 Sombra Arbol. Spectacularhome well priced at $190,000. 3 bed-rooms, 2 baths, excellent floorplanand large cul-da-sac lot. Views of theValley, walking distance to new 36acre city park! Just finished andready to move in...

Aaron Perez 575-571-3217

Coss Real Estate 575-524-7653WELL PRICED HOME!

$190,0002920 Valle Vista. Recently remodeledTownhome is approx. 1774 sqft. & has3brs., 2 baths, 2 car garage, privatecourtyard and back yard. Close to shop-ping and restaurants. Annual associa-tion fee allows for use of pool and tenniscourts. L#806354. Call Stephanie toview at 575-635-0741.

Stephanie L. Keepers 575-635-0741

Accent Real Estate575-526-4999RECENTLY REMODELED!

$179,450

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4058 Pepper Post Ave. Fabulous 4 bedroom Courtyard Home ingreat Sonoma Ranch neighborhood! Beautiful, complete landscaping infront & back. Stunning, full Organ Mountain view from customCourtyard. Full Spanish tile roof. Beautiful open floor-plan, large Kitchenwith island/bar. Energy Star efficient. Front bedroom could be an idealoffice. 2052 sq. ft. Seller/Broker. L#806543. www.4058PepperPost.com


2329 Terrace Court. Beautifully remodeled inside! 2 livingareas, 3 large bedrooms, french doors, pueblo FP, nice tiledentry courtyard. Large lot, new lawn in back & covered patio.Telshor area close to Memorial Med Center & NMSU. NOW$20K under original price. Owner/Broker. L#806239.


HIGH RANGE $219,900

DON’T MISS THIS GREAT HOME!2917 East Springs. This beautiful Mediterranean stylehome is 1950 square feet High Range living with amazingvalue at just $219,990. With an open great room design, 2dining areas, gas fireplace, and a view of the mountainsand the valley from the front door, you must see this one.

Jason Lorenz 575-496-6191Veloz Homes 575-541-8700

2604 Calle Porton. Gorgeous home in gated com-munity. Close to everything needed to live the goodlife. Extensive use of travertine tile, granite counter-tops and stainless steel appliances make thisupscale 3 bd 3.5 bath home a dream come true!Truly a must see!!!

Coldwell Banker deWetter Hovious575-521-1000

ALAMEDA $650,000

Donna Thomas575-640-4595

Christine Telles575-650-4121

• Energy efficientconstruction & design

• Wide array of thoughtfulfloor plans

• Builder Backed Warranty

• Highest Quality Controlstandards

• The best customer service

• A short walk from Shopping,Recreation Center, Park, Pool, &

Public Transportation• Convenient access to Hwy. 70, White Sands, NASA, and I-25

• Backs up to BLM land for hiking, biking, and recreation• Selection of beautiful architectural styles and

thoughtful floor plans • Prices from the low $100’s

Myles Sanchez [email protected]

“A Passion for Quality”Visit www.VelozHomes.com for more information

Desert Breeze From the low $100,000’sHwy. 70 East, Exit Porter and turn Right, right

on Pecan Lane, Right on Patagonia.

Located in the final phase of The Pueblos at Alameda RanchHwy. 70 East, Exit Sonoma Ranch Blvd. and turn Right, left on

Pegasus Drive, Turn Right on Espana Way..

• Just minutes from shopping, schools, golf, and healthcare• Gated community with walking trails,Tennis courts, Parks, and dedicated

open space• Clubhouse with Heated pool, Volleyball court, & Exercise center• Selection of beautiful architectural styles & thoughtful floor

plans • Prices from the $170’s to the $250’s

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