Buying a Home

April 23, 2022

Looking to own a 2nd home in Ruidoso?

With the several changes we have seen in 2022, real estate is no exception in the year. One impact that we have all seen is an increased desire to own more than one home. According to the recent Luxury Market Report from Luxury Home Marketing:

    “As trends such ...

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Dec. 7, 2021

Easier To Buy a Home in 2022

Since the pandemic began, many have reevaluated the meaning of the word HOME. That has led some to realize the many benefits of homeownership, including the feelings of security and stability and the financial benefits that come with rising home equity. At the same time, many current homeowners have decided ...

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Nov. 17, 2021

Does RETIREMENT have you changing your lifestyle?

The past year and a half has brought about life changes and challenges. For some, it meant entering retirement earlier than expected. Recent data shows more people retired this year than anticipated. According to the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis, 2021 saw a retirement boom:

    “At least ...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Continue to Rent or Buy?

As a renter, in today's market your faced with a dilemma: keep renting for another year or purchase a home? Your answer will depend on your current situation and future plans, but there are a number of benefits to homeownership everyone should consider. Here are a few things to ...

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July 6, 2021

Is Ruidoso having Appraisal Gaps

In today’s Ruidoso real estate market, low inventory and high demand are driving up the prices on homes $$$. Nationally many as 54% of homes are getting offers over the listing price, based on the latest Realtors Confidence Index from the National Association of Realtors. Locally though in Lincoln County, New ...

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July 1, 2021

Is Ruidoso in a Housing Bubble?

The question of whether the real estate market is a bubble ready to pop seems to be dominating a lot of Realtor's conversations lately – and everyone has an opinion. It’s clear that consumers are concerned about how quickly home values are rising. Many people fear the speed of ...

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June 26, 2021

Do I need a Pre-Approval?

You may have heard get pre-approved at the beginning of the homebuying process, before you look at any homes. What does that really mean, though and why is it so important? In today’s market, with rising home prices and high buyer competition, it’s crucial to have a clear understanding of ...

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June 24, 2021

Demand for Vacation Homes in the Ruidoso Area

The pandemic created a tremendous interest in vacation homes across the country. Throughout the last year, many people purchased second homes as a safe getaway from the challenges of the health crisis. With many professionals working from home and many students taking classes remotely, it made sense to see a ...

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March 20, 2020

Home Buying Process

What Documents You Should Keep!

When to begin? We suggest, long before the closing table. Once you place an offer on a property begin a file system. This can be either physical folder or digital copies, as long as it's a safe place to keep important documents related to ...

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March 2, 2020

Short Sale and Foreclosure

An Overview on how are they differ

As unfortunate as it can be when homeowners fall behind on mortgage payments and must face the possibility of losing their home - short sales and foreclosures provide the home owner a way of moving on financially. Though these terms are often used interchangeably ...

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