Category: Real Estate
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Housing Professionals Create and Maintain Healthy Homes and not just during National Healthy Homes Month
To close out National Healthy Homes Month, we recognize housing professionals for the work they do to create and maintain safe and healthy homes.
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SUNDAY HOMES SPECIAL: Researchers are Making an Impact Studying Pests
Household pests come in many shapes and sizes. From small bugs to larger pests, these pests can create significant damage to both health and home. Getting rid of them can also be a challenge. It may not come as a surprise that one of the keys to a healthy homes is, “Keep It Pest-Free.”
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CFPB Takes Action to Stop Illegal Junk Fees in Mortgage Servicing
Homeowners forced to pay for “services” that were prohibited or unauthorized
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Who Owns Our Homes? Methods to Group and Unmask Anonymous Corporate Owners
The article, below, in a .pdf format and can be read in your browser, or downloaded to your device.
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Second half property taxes are due May 10
Doña Ana County’s Treasurer’s Office mailed to property owners their Second Half Tax Notices, and they are due May 10.
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Weathering the Seasons: Resources for Home Energy Assistance
During the winter months, keeping your home warm and your family comfortable can be a costly challenge.
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Money Smart Week – Preparing to Buy Your First Home
Las Cruces Public Libraries invites residents to join us at 5 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2024, for Money Smart Week.
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CFPB Finds Americans are Paying Upfront Fees Seeking to Lower Interest Rates on Mortgages
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) issued a new report today finding that more borrowers paid “discount points” upfront as overall interest rates rose.
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Doña Ana County Assessor’s Office sent Valuation Notices and sets up outreach locations for property owners to review: Protests must be filed by May 1, 2024
The County Assessor’s Office sent out a Notice of Value by post mail to taxable property owners Monday, April 1.
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Is Allsup’s FINALLY making a move to Las Cruces?
A permit recently filed with the City of Las Cruces hints at our broader community’s first Allsups location.
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City Land Development Code Update
The City of Las Cruces is updating the City Land Development Code.
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Junk fees are driving up closing costs – and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to hear from you
Families who manage to save up for a down payment and get approved for a mortgage often get an unwelcome surprise: closing costs that all too often are full of junk fees.
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Justice Department Sues New Mexico Property Manager for Sexually Harassing Tenants
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit today against Ariel Solis Veleta, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, for sexually harassing female tenants in violation of the Fair Housing Act (FHA).
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Pedrena Apartments Groundbreaking in Las Cruces
The planning, entitlement, and design of Pedrena Apartments, an affordable housing complex for Las Cruces senior citizens, becomes a reality at 11 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, when groundbreaking ceremonies are conducted.
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Unlawful fees in the mortgage market
Mortgage fees and other costs have risen significantly in recent years.
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El Paso Electric wants you to know “How to Read Your Electric Bill”
We want to provide you with as much information as we can concerning your monthly bill. Here, you’ll see everything from billing guidelines and how to read your bill to disputing costs. If you have questions concerning any of the information on this page or about your bill, click contact us found throughout this page.
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Reduced-Cost Financing Available for Local Real Estate Projects Intended to Create or Expand Economic Development Opportunities
The funds must be used to create or expand economic development opportunities within the state.
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Federal Reserve Holds Rate Steady at 5.25 – 5.5%
An Overall Resilient Economy: The economy has weathered the increases well. The housing sector, a highly interest rate sensitive sector, is one exception. Existing home sales were not only down in December, but 2023 saw the lowest annual tally since 1995. Nevertheless, the jobs market has maintained resilience, evidenced by a sub 4% unemployment rate and job openings…