Last week we examined how appraisals can kill the deal. This week we thought we would share a few other surprises that could stop your home purchase.

Your lender demands home repairs

In this fussier climate, lenders may hold up a sale if the appraiser points out even minor repairs that need to be done. We know a lender from another state who once ...

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Think the keys to your new dream home are as good as yours, do you? Not so fast. In this tough financial climate, some unexpected issues might scuttle the deal. When a seller wants to sell a home and finds a buyer who wants to buy it, you'd think they'd have a deal. What could go wrong? These days, plenty. In this tough financial climate, there are both ...

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In our 30 plus years of experience here in Las Cruces we have run into just about every kind of problem that causes delays or even kills the purchase and sale of your home. This week we thought we’d share some of the most common mistakes made when dealing with contracts and how to avoid them. Of course, the best way to avoid all of these is to work with an experienced Realtor, ...

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Cleaning and repairing your Las Cruces home’s siding once every year will pay off in the form of a long life and value for your home. With proper care and a little regular maintenance, your home’s exterior could be trouble-free for 50 years and more. I know an elderly man who has lived in his home for about 40 years and has had it cleaned every two or three years. The home still ...

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If you are from Las Cruces, what communities are good retirement communities? If you are from out of tow, what features are you looking for in a retirement community?

By now hopefully you know that Las Cruces has been recognized time and again as one of the best places in the county to retire. If this is news to you, please take a look at these Continue Reading