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7401 ICE CANYON LANE • $1,497,000SOLEDAD CANYON This beautiful home is located Behind "A" Mountain with fast accessto New Mexico State University Golf Course. This house features a very open floor plan withextra attention to the pristine Marble Tile Floors throughout the home. including the largefront drive, You will feel a sense of "Grandiosity" when you first arrive in this extra spacious6705 Sq Ft home for the first time. Relax in privacy with this indoor Spa and Pool. SeparateFamily/Game room with its own mini Kitchen/Bar area. Take in the beautiful views of theOrgan mountains and Mesilla valley from almost any window or balcony.

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3717 PIEDRAS NEGRAS • $183,000

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• Las Colinas (High Desert Subdivision)• $183,000 • 3 BD/2.5 BA• 1814 sq. ft.

Beautiful colonial home onlarge corner lot. Steps fromPioneer Park, FarmersMarket, Restaurants, PostOffice. 3 or 4 bedrooms...oldgarage is converted to aroom, living room with woodfloors, built in bookcases and

grand fireplace. Formal dining room has built in corner curios, crystalchandelier and wood floor. "Great room" has brick floors, fireplace,hot tub and french doors that lead to outdoor patio/swimming poolarea. Property is completely fenced, rod iron in front and side, stuccowall in courtyard and block around pool area. Owner/Agent

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Truly New Mexican StyleCasa in Alameda DepotHistoric District. Offers tiledfloors, gourmet kitchen w/custom hickory wood cabi-nets, upgraded appliances,talavera tile décor backsplash& breakfast bar, 3 BR/3BA,

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505 W. Mountain • $340,000

Delightful like new home indesirable Alameda DepotOriginal home built in 1946 buthas been almost completelyrebuilt. Fabulous wine/wet barin dining room. A new addi-tion has also been added tocomplete a 3 bedroom, 3 full

bath, living room, dining room, family room, walk in pantry, laundryroom and a huge 16x32 deck. New insulation, walls, texture, paint, allnew electrical, all new plumbing, smart wire system, addition is 2 newbathrooms, 2 new bedrooms and a grand hallway with built in bookshelfand windows and views out to deck.


556 N. Melendres • $249,000

The Rynerson House, one ofLC’s most historical proper-ties is multi use, office & resi-dential. Property includesmain house + 3 rental units$1425 mo. income & approx1000 sq. ft. studio space. Thisremarkable downtown prop-

erty is ideally located just blks from new Judicial and MunicipalComplexes. The rare Queen Anne adobe is situated on .611 acres oflush, mature landscaping. A distinguished office, elegant home orboth! National & State historic registers & applicable tax credits.

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266 W. Court Avenue • $519,000

Cozy and comfortable homelocated in popular and desir-able Alameda Depot Districtlocated just one block west ofPioneer Park on a corner lot.All of the unique charm thatyou expect in a 100 year oldhome...wood floors, built in

bookcases, funky funky floorplan, good bones, brick, enclosed wraparound "sun room". Flexible floor plan...could be up to 3 bedrooms ifyou build closets.


645 W. Las Cruces • $239,000

2337 sq.ft, 3BR, 2.75BA contem-porary home on a corner lot inHistoric Alameda. Recent addi-tion to this home added largeliving room, office, two extrabathrooms, master bedroom &viewing deck. Features includestained concrete floors, originalhardwood & new bamboo

floors, floating staircase, tongue & groove ceilings, lots of windows andskylights, mountain views & much more. Asking $299,900.

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541 Alameda • $299,900

The Farrha house is a grace-ful historic home in the heartof the Alemeda Depot Distric.This rambling home is 3202sq ft and has been partiallyredone, with huge possibil-ties. There are 3 bedrooms,one bedroom has a small sit-

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340 N. Melendres • $295,000

Country setting in theheart of Las Cruces. Thisbeautiful home was builtcirca 1906 and is privateand peaceful with over 1/2acre of shady foliage sur-roundings. Zoned formulti-family so building a

"casita" would complete this compound. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths,lots of original features, custom rod iron fencing and a largeworkshop.


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Tips on rebuilding finances, credit during recessionBy Ilyce GlinkInman News Service

There's nothing like the first few weeks ofa new year to jumpstart your personalfinance resolutions.

First comes the after-Christmas hangoverof credit-card bills and gift returns.

But as we leave 2008 behind, there'snever been a better year to start the rebuild-ing process.

As a nation, we started saving again lastyear, for the first time in ages, even as ournet worth plummeted -- thanks to the steepdeclines in home values and our diminished401(k)s and IRAs.

While many Americans once turned totheir credit cards and home equity lines ofcredit to fuel a lifestyle that was beyondtheir means, this year many creditorsclamped down on open lines of credit. Manyfound their maximum available credit limitsreduced and home equity lines of creditclosed, even if they were current on all oftheir payments.

Millions of Americans lost their jobs andran their personal finances into a brick wall,as the payments on their pay-optionadjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) jumped.This happened despite the Federal Reserve'slowering of the federal funds rate from 4.25percent in January 2008 to between zero and0.25 percent by December.

The number of foreclosures and shortssales increased, even as the number of newand existing homes sold fell dramatically.It'll take nearly a year to sell the inventory ofexisting and new homes -- and that's withoutlisting a single new home.

As we ended the year, it became clear thatthe recession was going to be deep, and hun-dreds of thousands of Americans likely los-ing their jobs in 2009. The financial andemotional pain of this recession will be feltfor a long time to come.

But just because a recession has takenhold doesn't mean there aren't things youcan do to improve your personal finances.Because we are at the beginning of a newyear, take the time to do a frank assessmentof where you stand today. Then, create avision of where you want to be byDecember 2009.

With some careful planning, you may beable to get there. In this week's column,we'll start a conversation about how to makeyour finances real estate-ready and get yourcredit in home-buying shape.

This year, I resolve to:1. Put myself and my family on a budget

we can afford. For most Americans, theword "budget" turns the stomach. If that'show the word makes you feel, don't use it.Let's look at concepts instead.

Let's start with something simple: Spendless than you earn. Buy in bulk (if it's cheap-er), at sales, and in advance of when you'llactually need something. (If you wait untilthe last minute, it'll generally cost you moreto get the same item.) Cook at home moreoften, and use coupons if you can. Avoidtake-out foods and save restaurants for spe-cial events.

The concept you want to focus on is "trad-ing down." Each week, try to find a simplerand less expensive way to do the samething. If you drink a bottle of $25 wine eachweek, try to find one you like at around $8to $10 per bottle. If you're eating out twice aweek in restaurants, cut that back to once aweek or once every other week.

If you're spending $200 per night out(babysitter, dinner, theater, transportation,etc.), try to cut that to $100 per night.

You don't have to use the word "budget."But you should find a way to track yourexpenses (Mint.com andQuickenOnline.com are two of many choic-es), income and investments electronically,so you can see what you're spending andwhen.

2. Pay off my charge cards. The averageAmerican has more than $9,000 in credit-card debt. That's in addition to a mortgageand a car loan. More twentysomethings arepaying off school debt than ever before.

Debt isn't much of a problem unless youhave financial dreams you hope to achieve -- or you like to sleep at night. For futurehomeowners, every dollar you spend to paydown your charge-card debt or car loan eachmonth is a dollar less that you'll be able toput toward your monthly mortgage pay-ment. (While lenders have, in the past fewyears, extended an increasing amount ofcredit, traditional debt-to-income ratios arenow being enforced.)

Finally, while you're paying off yourcharge cards, remember to pay them ontime. Paying on time, over time, is the sure-

fire way to improve your credit history.3. Pay myself first and last. This little bit

of common sense is particularly helpful ifyou're trying to save for a down payment oranother major purchase. Each month, makeout an invoice to yourself for the amountyou wish you were saving. It could be $50or $500. When you pull out your checkbookto pay your bills each month, take out theinvoice and literally pay it first. Then, if youhave any cash left over in your checkingaccount at the end of your bill-paying ses-sion, pay yourself again.

The high-tech way to do this, of course, isto have your bank or financial investmentcompany electronically pull the money outof your checking account each month andsend it to a different account. The thinkingis, if you don't have the cash in your pocket,you won't spend it. (Remember to mark thisdown, however, or you could wind upbouncing checks and needlessly wastingadditional dollars on bank fees.)

Once the money is out of your checkbook,you won't waste it thoughtlessly. It doesn'tmatter where you put the money, although ifyou write the check to your Roth IRAaccount, you'll get a bonus: The money willgrow tax-free forever. Looking for anothergood idea? Send the second check to yourchild's 529 college savings plan. The moneywill also grow free from state and federaltaxes (depending on the plan you choose),and you may get a state tax deduction foryour contribution next April 15th. If you'resaving for a large purchase, like a house, putit into an interest-bearing account some-where relatively inaccessible.

In recent years, companies began intro-ducing the Roth 401(k), an after-tax optionthat allows you to salt another $15,000 awayfor your retirement. Like a Roth IRA, thecash grows tax-free forever. While there areno income limits for participants, your com-pany has to offer it as a benefit. See yourhuman resources department for details.


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Conforming mortgage rates ended2008 at the lowest levels in decades.One reason is that inflation is not aconcern right now due to the currenteconomic weakness and the declinein energy prices. In addition, the Fedhas begun to purchase mortgage-backed securities (MBS), increasingthe demand. Mortgage rates are gen-erally determined by the price ofMBS. On November 25, the Fedannounced a plan to purchase asmuch as $500 billion in MBS, andmortgage rates have dropped signifi-cantly since the announcement. Lowinflation and Fed purchases of MBSare expected to continue in comingmonths.

Along with low mortgage rates,homes have reached their best levelof affordability in many years,according to the National Associationof Home Builders (NAHB). TheNAHB index compares the cost ofpaying for a home, based on averagehome prices and mortgage rates, tothe median household income.Increased affordability allows morepeople to participate in the housingmarket, which sho uld boost demandfor new and existing homes.

The consensus outlook is that theeconomy will begin to improve dur-ing 2009. In addition, both theMortgage Bankers Association(MBA) and the National Associationof Realtors (NAR) expect the hous-

ing market to improve this year. TheNAR predicts that both the number ofexisting home sales and home priceswill increase in 2009. The combina-tion of a rebounding economy, lowmortgage rates, and affordable homeprices provides good reason to expectan improved housing market in 2009.

The important Employment reportwill come out on January 9th. Asusual, this data on the number ofjobs, the Unemployment Rate, andwage inflation will be the most high-ly anticipated economic data of themonth, since the condition of thelabor market is perhaps the singlebiggest factor in the performance ofthe economy. Early estimates are fora loss of 500,000 jobs in December.

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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*

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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

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Great Family Home! On 1.3 Acres, this 3 Bedroom, 3 Bath plusOffice has 3741 sq ft of Living Area, Huge Family/Gameroom/Bar Combo Area Inside, as well as an additionalOversized Patio with Kitchen and Upstairs Deck, also has TwoDetached Bar/Buffet areas. Great for Entertaining. Two CarGarage has a Mechanic’s Pit. This Wonderful Property hasGreat Views and can be Horse Property. L# 805306. $438,500.

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10 easy ways to improve your home’s curb appeal When driving down a residential street,

have you ever noticed how some houses justseem to have it all together—from paint toplantings to proper proportions? That quali-ty, often called curb appeal, can be some-what elusive. From a real estate standpoint,curb appeal makes a home more valuableand easier to sell. For a homeowner, itinspires pride.

What about your own home? When youlook at it objectively, does it immediatelyelicit a strong first impression? If not, whatis it lacking? Following are 10 techniquesguaranteed to perk up your home’s curbappeal.

1) Clean up. This is often one of the leastexpensive yet most significant things youcan do to improve the look of your home.Simply picking up the front yard, puttingaway unused items such as lawn furniture orother random items, and cleaning up thedriveway can make a world of difference.

2) Prune and plant. Cleaning up yourlandscaping is another relatively easy step.Start by pruning trees and shrubs to enhancetheir beauty. Then do some planting. Usetrees to create majesty and focal points. Tall

shrubs can frame and accent interesting fea-tures of your house and yard—and concealunsightly garbage cans and the like. Lowplants and ground cover tie everythingtogether. Brightly colored flowers in theforeground are a sure way to make a yardlook lively.

3) Wash the siding. If you can work safe-ly from the ground or a ladder, this is a jobyou can do yourself; otherwise, call ahandyman or professional pressure-washingservice. If doing the cleaning yourself, pro-tect stone and brick walls, patios, and plantswith plastic sheeting. Sweep off dirt, work-ing from the eaves to the base. Hose off thewalls, again working from the top down. Ifnecessary, scrub with a stiff-bristle brushattached to a long handle, using a mixture ofwater and non-phosphate detergent. If youdecide to use a pressure washer yourself, bevery careful to keep the nozzle moving;holding it in one place will remove thepaint.

4) Paint. If cleaning doesn’t revive yourhouse’s paint job, painting—though rela-tively expensive—will give you plenty ofbang for your buck, transforming your

house with an entirely fresh, new look. Ifpainting the siding is a bit beyond yourbudget right now, consider painting just thetrim.

5) Green up your lawn. Because a frontlawn often carpets much of the front yard,its condition is critical to how a house looksfrom the street. You can start with regularmowing, raking, edging, weeding, andwatering. If necessary, fertilize, de-thatch,or aerate it to get it looking great.

6) Create visual interest. Fences, arbors,water features—these are just a few of theelements that can add style, character, andvisual interest to your front yard.

7) Punch up the path. The walkwayand/or steps that lead to your front door cando more than provide safe passage—theycan set the tone for your home’s style, fromcasual to informal, simple to stately. Brick,concrete, stone, tile—you will not lack forchoices of materials or styles.

8) Focus on details. Small things canmake a big difference. Your mailbox, housenumbers, front light, and potted plants on

the porch all present a relatively inexpen-sive but great opportunity to project styleand elegance. Above all, be sure your frontdoor is in great shape. If it isn’t, either refin-ish or replace it.

9) Light the way. Outdoor lighting canbe very effective at highlighting your homeand yard’s features after daylight hours.Your front yard should have functional pathand front porch lighting as well as accentlighting to help create dramatic effects.Home improvement centers carry a varietyof low-voltage lighting kits that are madefor DIY installations.

10) Garage your cars. Many of us turnour garages into storage rooms and park ourcars in the driveway where they clutter theview of the house. If this is the case withyour household, maybe it’s time to paredown the paraphernalia to make room forthe cars.

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