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4372 CHIMAYO • $355,000Attractive home on corner lot with front courtyard in gated community of the Pueblos@ Alameda with grand views of the Organ Mountains, mature landscaping, and desig-nated greenspace to the east; 2x6 construction, Low-E windows, large covered rearpatio; unique entry/foyer tile design, sound system and speakers throughout.Fireplace/heatilator, recirculating hot water, water softener, central vac system, wood-en blinds, lined drapes, and solar shades in living room; huge kitchen features stainless-steel appliances, solid-surface Corian counterrops, and a walk-in pantry; lovely commu-nity pool, tennis facilities, and walking paths. This has it all!

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900 MIRA VALLE CT. • $783,300SOLEDAD CANYON 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3811 sq. ft.Another beautifully constructed home by Desert Sage.The luxury and amenities that you expect in a DesertSage home. Located in the desirable subdivision of LaJolla Del Monte in Desert Mirage on almost 2 acres.

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9640 EASY LANE• 2 Bedrooms • 2 Baths • 1186 Sq. Ft.• New Roof • New Refrigerated Air• New Stucco • Beautiful, Low Maintenance Yard

Self-contained apartment in the back that could be rented or used a Guest House.

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4061 BRAVIA DOVE • $289,000FORT FILLMORE Custom 3 bedroom 2 bath home w/ office. Excellent loca-tion on corner lot. Lots of custom tile work. Great kitchen w/stainless appli-ances and large pantry. Refrigerated air. Master bedroom has custom ceil-ing w/Crown Molding+ walk in closet. Large master bathroom with over-sized jet tub. Front landscape on drip w/ timer. Rear landscape is on drip.Lots of upgrades.

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1238 GOLF CLUB RD • $699,800SONOMA RANCH 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 33826 sq. ft. Anabsolutely stunning Jeter home on a premium lot that backsup to the golf course/lake! It has many upgrades that includewood flooring, Kowalski cabinets, beautiful granite and largewindows that frame the Organ Mountains. These sellers areselling way below appraisal and offer fabulous owner financ-ing! Call 575-642-6032 for details!

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2149 SOUTHERN STAR LOOP • $273,000HIGH RANGE Awesome two story 3 bedroom 2.5 bath custom home. Lotsof tile. Lots of skylights. Great split floor plan with master bedroom upstairs.Formal dining room. Refrigerated Air. Sculptured kiva fireplace. Tongue &groove wood ceilings throughout. Beautiful Kitchen w/ raised dishwasherand pot filler over cook Range. Reverse osmosis system and water softener.Large backyard. Oversized Garage. Stunning view of Organs from Masterbedroom or Balcony.

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1831 LONE TREE • $424,9003 bedrooms plus media room, 2.5 baths, 2628 squarefeet, spacious cook's kitchen, living room and formaldining room great for entertaining, Coyle home, callAngela at 635-9929 for private showing.

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8030 HARVEST MOON PLACE • $398,875HIGH RANGE Quality 2842 SF Southwestern style 4BR/3BA/2CGhome ideally located on 2.5 acres only minutes from Mesilla, I-10and the University. Open floor plan, split bedroom design, court-yard entry, circular drive, covered patio, 70+ producing pecan trees,irrigation well, EBID and much, much more. L#807717.

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We had discussed moving to the desert for some time, visited Las Cruces and fell in love with the town, went back to Alaska and packed for themove. We arrived in town and decided to just rent something for a whole until we could get a good handle on the market, figuring we may be deal-ing with Realtors for quite some time in order to find just the right house for us. Upon a recommendation we contacted Connie & Zane. They spentsome time getting acquainted with us and our needs. Soon we found ourselves looking at the house we purchased. I was very surprised that weweren"t lead all over town looking at several properties that weren't for us. As we started into the purchasing process, again we were surprisedthat it went so smoothly. I found myself trusting them completely. The sale went off without a hitch. We love our home and are so thankful forConnie & Zane. Because of them, out purchase was stress free and no surprises. Until now, I never new that purchasing a home should be funand exciting. Thanks again to Connie & Zane. - J. Greg Piquette

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Buyers can tap tax credit for down paymentInman News Service

First-time homebuyers will soon be ableto access their $8,000 federal tax creditwhen closing on a home through a short-term bridge loan that will cover their downpayment on FHA-backed loans.

The Federal Housing Administration willsoon publish a policy that will allow FHA-approved lenders, HUD-approved nonprof-its, and state and local housing finance agen-cies to "monetize" the tax credit throughshort-term bridge loans, Secretary ofHousing Shaun Donovan said Tuesday.

"We all want to enable FHA consumers toaccess the tax credit funds when they closeon their home loans so that the cash can beused as a down payment," Donovan told [1]members of the National Association ofRealtors gathering for their midyear confer-ence in Washington, D.C. "We think the pol-icy is a real win for everyone, ensuring thatborrowers can tap into the numerous organi-zations that are already part of the FHA net-work to receive this additional benefit."

The Memphis Area Home BuildersAssociation is believed to be the first groupto obtain approval from the Department ofHousing and Urban Development to offersuch down-payment bridge loans, the

Memphis Daily News reported [2].The best rates on loans eligible for pur-

chase by Fannie Mae and Freddie Macrequire 20 percent down payments, and pri-vate mortgage insurers typically requireminimum down payments of 5 percent to 10percent. But FHA's minimum down-pay-ment requirements remains relatively mod-est -- 3.5 percent.

FHA's market share has grown from 1.9percent in the fourth quarter of 2006, reach-ing 23.7 percent in the last three months of2008, and continues to grow, Donovan said.He said FHA is on track to guarantee $290billion in mortgages in fiscal year 2009, andthat the Obama administration's new budgetasks lawmakers to approve up to $400 bil-lion in loan guarantees in 2010, or about2.25 million mortgages.

Donovan said the first-time homebuyertax credit will benefit communities strug-gling to deal with an oversupply of housing.He cited estimates by the NationalAssociation of Home Builders that the taxcredit would spur 160,000 home sales --101,000 purchases by first-time buyers, and59,000 purchases by existing homeownerswho will be able to trade up because a first-time buyer purchased their home.

The Obama administration's MakingHome Affordable initiative -- which isaimed at helping 7 to 9 million homeownersmodify or refinance their loans -- will alsohelp take pressure off of inventories,Donovan said. Fourteen of the largest mort-gage loan servicers have already begunmodifying loans under the initiative, he said,and have committed not to foreclose on bor-rowers unless they have been given anopportunity to qualify for a modification.

Over the next month or so, the administra-tion expects to see a "substantial increase inloan modifications, which we anticipate willhappen quickly and will help decrease theforeclosure sales numbers over the next fewmonths," Donovan said.

Early signs that the market overall is sta-bilizing include home sales moving "up anddown around a relatively stable number"since January, and signs that rapid declinesin home prices are starting to abate,Donovan said.

"Although I think it's too early to say weare out of the woods until we get a couplemore months of data, I am optimistic thathousing markets will recover by the end ofthis year, if not earlier," Donovan said.

815 Fort Fillmore$585,000

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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,

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ture with EBID allotment.www.815FortFillmore.com

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4995 Cripple Creek • $450,0003Br, 3.5 Ba, 2840 sq. ft. • Mtn. & Valley Views 930 W. Thorpe • $380,000

3br, 2.5 ba, 2251 sq. ft. This Ruidoso style home sits on2.81 acres. Updated, great kitchen and laundry room. Lots

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The Federal HousingAdministration will soonpublish a policy that will

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nonprofits, and stateand local housing

finance agencies to"monetize" the tax credit

through short-termbridge loans, Secretary

of Housing ShaunDonovan said Tuesday.

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(575) 541-MOVE1100 S. Main St., Suite 114Las Cruces, New Mexico 88005

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4578 Mesa Moreno • $321,000New Listing

• Elegance, Detail,Comfort

• 4 Bedrooms• 2 Baths

• 2514 sq. ft.• East Northrise • Many upgrades in this

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4444 La Cienaga • $330,000Price Reduced!

• Sonoma Ranch East• 2168 sq. ft.• 3 BD/2.5 BA

• Acid Stained Concrete• Owner/Agent

1204 Gunsight Peak • $177,900

• 4 Hills Area• 4 BD/ 2 BA• 1671 sq. ft.• Corner Lot

2476 Cheyenne • $269,000Exclusive Listing!

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1215 Alamo • $89,000New Listing!

• Close to NMSU• 3 BD/1 BA• 1/3 Acre Lot• Adobe & Block

3397 Park Ridge • $194,800Contract Pending!

• Elks Club area• 3 BD/2.5 BA• 1639 sq. ft.• Corner Lot

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Dan DelaneyBroker/Owner

318 West AmadorLas Cruces, NM 88005

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

594 Tingo Circle • $389,900 Upon arrival to this beautiful southwesternstyle home, you are greeted with panoramicviews of the Rio Grande valley and moun-tains. Built in 2008 the home features 3bedrooms, 2 3/4 baths with approx. 2752square feet. A split floor plan offers a greatroom with fireplace, a den/family room anda gourmet kitchen that includes all granitecounter tops, custom wood cabinets, winerefrigerator and chef quality appliances.Other amenities include alarm system,refrigerated air, 2 car garage with opener,outdoor cooking center, and a large coveredporch all situated on a .78 acre hilltop lot.This property is a must see to enjoy all thatit has to offer.

6521 Rhea Place • $174,900

Ranch style home built in 2008 includes approx. 1636 square feet, 3 bed-rooms, 2 full bathrooms and a 2 car garage. Additional features include a liv-ing room with fireplace, vaulted ceilings and french doors that lead to a largecovered porch. The kitchen comes with a gas stove, wood cabinets, pantryand tile countertops. Other amenities include refrigerated air, gas forced-airheating, alarm system, a 12x16 storage shed with electric, and a large cor-ner lot.

4040 Acala Place • $249,900

Light and spacious describes this 2001 Ranch style home on 1/3 acre. In immaculatecondition, the 1844 square foot home has 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an oversized 2car garage. It features an open floor plan, a spacious kitchen with plenty of counter spaceand walk-in pantry; high ceilings and gas fireplace in the living area; refrigerated a/c;instant hot water; front and back sprinkler system; a large covered porch with ceiling fanand is wired for a hot tub. The home is located on a quiet cul-de-sac not far fromTombaugh Elementary school. A must see to truly enjoy its charm.

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71157 Castile Court • $288,900

10100 Tuscany Drive • $399,000

• 3 Bedrooms

• 2 Baths

• 1908 Sq.Ft.

• .24 Acre LotDirections: Descend Barcelona Ridge/Picacho Hills Dr,

Right on Mira Montes, Right on Castille Ct.

Chris Harrison (575) 496-0141Bruce Crichton (575) 644-5607

10017 San Savino Court • $424,900• 4 Bedrooms

• 3 Baths

• 3000 Sq.Ft.

• .51 Acre Lot

Directions: From Picacho Hills Dr., merge onto Barcelona Ridge, right on San Savino

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1208 Titania Court • $590,000• 2 Bedrooms

• 2.5 Baths

• 3463 Sq.Ft.

• 1.4 Acre LotDirections: Continue up Barcelona Ridge, Right on Anthem,

Left on Constitution, Left on Titania

Joseph Arnone (575) 644-6300Patty Olson (575) 649-3175

• 2 Bedrooms

• 2 Baths

• 2400 Sq.Ft.

• .51 Acre Lot

Directions: Continue up Barcelona Ridge, turn right on Tuscany

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6855 Via Emma • $474,900• 4 Bedrooms

• 4.75 Baths

• 3291 Sq.Ft.

• .31 Acre Lot

Directions: Picacho Hills Dr., Right on Via Norte, Left on Via Emma

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Buyers can tap tax credit for down payment

Going 'green' in the backyard

Inman News ServiceFirst-time homebuyers will soon be able to

access their $8,000 federal tax credit when clos-ing on a home through a short-term bridge loanthat will cover their down payment on FHA-backed loans.

The Federal Housing Administration will soonpublish a policy that will allow FHA-approvedlenders, HUD-approved nonprofits, and state andlocal housing finance agencies to "monetize" thetax credit through short-term bridge loans,Secretary of Housing Shaun Donovan saidTuesday.

"We all want to enable FHA consumers toaccess the tax credit funds when they close ontheir home loans so that the cash can be used as adown payment," Donovan told [1] members ofthe National Association of Realtors gathering fortheir midyear conference in Washington, D.C."We think the policy is a real win for everyone,ensuring that borrowers can tap into the numerousorganizations that are already part of the FHA net-work to receive this additional benefit."

The Memphis Area Home Builders Associationis believed to be the first group to obtain approvalfrom the Department of Housing and UrbanDevelopment to offer such down-payment bridgeloans, the Memphis Daily News reported [2].

The best rates on loans eligible for purchase byFannie Mae and Freddie Mac require 20 percent

down payments, and private mortgage insurerstypically require minimum down payments of 5percent to 10 percent. But FHA's minimum down-payment requirements remains relatively modest -- 3.5 percent.

FHA's market share has grown from 1.9 per-cent in the fourth quarter of 2006, reaching 23.7percent in the last three months of 2008, and con-tinues to grow, Donovan said. He said FHA is ontrack to guarantee $290 billion in mortgages infiscal year 2009, and that the Obama administra-tion's new budget asks lawmakers to approve upto $400 billion in loan guarantees in 2010, orabout 2.25 million mortgages.

Donovan said the first-time homebuyer taxcredit will benefit communities struggling to dealwith an oversupply of housing. He cited estimatesby the National Association of Home Buildersthat the tax credit would spur 160,000 home sales-- 101,000 purchases by first-time buyers, and59,000 purchases by existing homeowners whowill be able to trade up because a first-time buyerpurchased their home.

The Obama administration's Making HomeAffordable initiative -- which is aimed at helping7 to 9 million homeowners modify or refinancetheir loans -- will also help take pressure off ofinventories, Donovan said. Fourteen of the largestmortgage loan servicers have already begun mod-ifying loans under the initiative, he said, and have

committed not to foreclose on borrowers unlessthey have been given an opportunity to qualify fora modification.

Over the next month or so, the administrationexpects to see a "substantial increase in loan mod-ifications, which we anticipate will happen quick-ly and will help decrease the foreclosure salesnumbers over the next few months," Donovansaid.

Early signs that the market overall is stabilizinginclude home sales moving "up and down arounda relatively stable number" since January, andsigns that rapid declines in home prices are start-ing to abate, Donovan said.

"Although I think it's too early to say we are outof the woods until we get a couple more monthsof data, I am optimistic that housing markets willrecover by the end of this year, if not earlier,"Donovan said.

Paul BianchinaInman News Service

Everyone loves the oasis of calm and beautythat's created by a nice green yard. But what abouta yard that's "green" at the same time? There are anumber of steps you can take to reduce noise, pol-lution, waste and water usage in your backyard,and save yourself some time and money at thesame time. Simple changes all add up, and the fol-lowing are a few tips to get you started.

Reduce your lawn area: The easiest way toreduce the impact of lawn mowing is to simplyreduce the lawn in the first place. Instead, consid-er planting all or part of your lawn area with lush,green, low-growing ground covers -- you'll getmuch the same look with a lot less water and a bigreduction in maintenance.

Use drought-resistant plants: In non-lawnareas, look for plants that are stingy water users.Depending on where you live, there are any num-ber of beautiful backyard plants that require aminimal amount of watering.

Add mulch or bark to planter areas: Theaddition of a layer of mulch or decorative barkmaterial not only looks nice and reduces weedgrowth, it also keeps plants cooler and reduces theevaporation of moisture from the soil, both ofwhich help reduce water consumption.

Cut down on water usage: Instead of the stan-dard rotating or sprayer-type sprinkler nozzles,switch to an irrigation system that uses less water.Soaker hoses, low-flow sprinkler heads, and dripirrigation are all good options for reducing waterusage. Also, rather than allow your sprinklers to

run until you remember to go out and shut off thefaucet, consider the use of sprinkler timers. Thesecan range from sophisticated timers for under-ground systems to simple hose timers.

Grow some of your own food: Planting a veg-etable garden or adding some fruit trees to youryard will have a number of positive benefits. Inaddition to taking a little strain off your foodbudget, garden plants help cool the yard andabsorb carbon dioxide, and fruit trees can add pri-vacy and shade.

Watch your fertilizers: Talk with local gardenand landscape experts to see what the best type offertilizer and plant food is for your particularregion and the types of plants you have. You cansave money and reduce pollution by selecting theproper lawn and plant treatments, and using onlyas much of them as necessary.

Don't burn in the backyard: Get rid of yourburn barrel and fill in the burn pit. Backyard burn-ing has been shown by the U.S. EnvironmentalProtection Agency to create a number ofunhealthy conditions, including the release ofdioxins, carbon monoxide and particulate matterthat increases air pollution, and fine ash that canaggravate breathing problems. Instead, recyclewood, cardboard, paper, plastics and other materi-als, and properly dispose of the remaining wasteby taking it to your local landfill.

Maintain your lawn and garden equipment:Gasoline-powered mowers and other yard mainte-nance equipment need to be treated in much thesame manner as your car. Change spark plugs andoil regularly, have tune-ups performed at recom-

mended times, and clean or replace air filters asneeded. This will keep your equipment runningsmoothly with fewer emissions, and will save youmoney in fuel costs as well.

Use care when filling gas equipment: Takecare not to overfill the tanks or spill any fuel.Spilled gasoline is both a pollutant and a waste ofmoney. Look for approved fuel cans with a flexi-ble spout to simplify filling, and use a funnelwhenever necessary to prevent spills. Keep gascans tightly sealed between fuelings.

Switch from gas-powered equipment: Lastbut far from least, when it comes time to buy orreplace lawn maintenance equipment, give someserious thought to switching from gas-poweredequipment to electric or, better yet, equipmentthat's powered by rechargeable batteries. Greatstrides have been made in battery technology inrecent years, leading to equipment that is power-ful, quiet, and much, much cleaner.

For example, Black & Decker recently intro-duced a battery-powered, 36-volt string trimmer(Model NST2036, $249.99) that can go head tohead with gas-powered trimmers. It has plenty ofpower and a long run time, all without gas, oil,fumes or noise. Also from Black & Decker is theRechargeable Alligator Lopper (Model NLP1800,$139.99). A cross between a traditional chain sawand a traditional pair of lopping shears, theAlligator uses a chain saw blade and tough metaljaws to saw through logs and branches up to 4inches in diameter -- once again, without all thehassles, pollution or noise of a conventional gaschain saw.

The Federal Housing Administration willsoon publish a policy that will allow

FHA-approved lenders, HUD-approvednonprofits, and state and local housingfinance agencies to "monetize" the taxcredit through short-term bridge loans,Secretary of Housing Shaun Donovan

said Tuesday.


Market Statistics Brought to you by theLas Cruces Association of Realtors

(575) 524-0658PENDING CONTRACTS

as of 05/04/09222

AVERAGE DAYS ON THEMARKET AS OF April/09

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AVERAGE DAYS ON THEMARKET 2008

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MEDIAN SALES PRICE$171,000

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

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