5 Areas To Negotiate When Buying or Selling a Home

If you’ve bought or sold a home recently, you know that there are a lot of fees.  Many of these fees might come as a surprise and weren’t money you were planning to spend.  No matter what side of the table you’re on, you probably want to ensure you’re keeping as much of your hard-earned money as possible.  That’s why you shouldn’t be afraid to negotiate during a real estate transaction.  Let’s look at some areas to negotiate when you’re buying or selling a home.

Purchase Price

The most obvious area you can negotiate is the purchase price. We always look at comparable homes in the area to see how much they’ve sold for to see if the asking price for a particular house is reasonable. Depending…

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Surprising Things That Might Turn Buyers Off From Your Home

Selling your home in today’s market isn’t as easy as just putting a sign in the front yard and hoping for the best.  Today’s home buyers are some of the pickiest we’ve seen. So even though you’ve painted the walls and decluttered, potential buyers still might be turned off by things you may not even notice. Here are some unexpected homebuyer turn-offs to avoid.

Cheap remodels

The fix-n-flip home used to be something homebuyers looked for, but today’s buyers are reluctant to buy a home that has the standard beige walls, white kitchen, and vinyl floor remodel that fix-n-flippers are known for. A poorly done kitchen renovation with low-quality cabinets and appliances, or a bathroom…

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Renting vs. Buying a Home in New Mexico: Which is Right for You?

The news has been pretty doom-and-gloom regarding real estate lately. You may have heard that renting is less expensive than buying a home in most areas, but does that mean you should put off your home-buying search and rent instead? The answer is—it depends. Let's look at some key factors to consider when choosing between buying and renting in New Mexico.

Financial Considerations

For many people, the financial aspect of buying versus renting will be the biggest deciding factor.  Of course, you know that you should look at what your monthly expenses will be and if you can afford them.  When you buy a home, you'll be responsible for covering property taxes and homeowners’…

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Don’t Buy a Home Until You Do This

The crucial step all potential home buyers should take

Buying a home is a huge investment and something to be proud of. You’ve probably been building your credit and setting money aside for a down payment for years. Then, once the time is right, you go house hunting.  During the house hunting phase, you may be focused on finding the right floor plan and the perfect kitchen design. But there might be something you haven’t thought about – what if the ideal house isn’t so perfect after all? Even in new homes, there may be hidden issues.  That’s why we always encourage our clients to get a home inspection.

Home inspections are done during the inspection period after your offer has been accepted. We work closely…

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Stand Out From The Crowd

How To Make A Strong Offer In Today’s Real Estate Market

 Today's New Mexico real estate market is pretty tough for home buyers. The limited inventory means home buyers must put their best foot forward from the get-go if they want their offer to beat the others. No – we aren't talking about sending a friendly letter saying how much you loved the house. You need to put together an offer that impresses the seller and makes them want to work with you. So, how do you do that? Let's look at a couple of strategies to get your offer noticed and accepted so you can get the home you're hoping for.

 Include a preapproval letter or proof of funds

You can't have a strong offer without showing that you can actually afford the…

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Elephant Butte Lake – A New Mexico Gem


Elephant Butte Lake is a reservoir located in central New Mexico.  Named for its prominent rock formations which resemble an elephant, this serene escape offers plenty of outdoorsy activities.  From fishing to hiking to boating, Elephant Butte Lake has something for everyone!

Outdoor Fun

New Mexico’s largest and most popular state park, Elephant Butte Lake, spans across 36,000 acres and is known for its beautiful views and clear water. There is plenty of space for boating, skiing, and even relaxing on the shore.  Fishers will especially love the lake as it is a great spot to catch catfish, bass, and walleye.

If you prefer to stay on dry land, there are numerous hiking trails where you can admire…

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Springtime in New Mexico

A Look at Today’s Real Estate Market

 New Mexico is warming up—and I’m not just talking about the weather. The real estate market in New Mexico is looking like it’s going to get more active in the next few months, so if you’ve been thinking about buying a home in New Mexico, you should do so sooner rather than later to avoid potential price increases and competition from other buyers.What else can we expect the housing market to do? Let’s take a closer look at some predictions we have for the New Mexico real estate market.

 Expect prices to increase in many areas

Home values have increased by over 12% in the last year. However, even with the low inventory, we don’t expect values to increase quite that much in 2024.…

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WELCOME TO 6713 NACELLE RD NE

HERE IS A FULL CUSTOM BUILT MODERN FARM HOUSE. 

EXTERIOR :

Starting from the exterior this home sits on 1/2-acre lot. The driveway is 65 feet long and extra wide plenty of space for friends and family to park on. The home is constructed of 2x6 exterior walls. The Stucco has Tyvek underlayment and has been meshed for strength with synthetic stucco. The roof is constructed in pitched area with black metal and rear of the home with TPO roof. Back of home has a large covered patio with gas stub-out.  All the windows are low E JELD-WEN for energy efficiency

INTERIOR :

Starting at the front door you will find a 36x 96-inch custom iron door with an opening inside glass panel. The interior doors are solid core 8 ft…

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Hakes Brothers Builders

In 2006, Kimball Hakes, along with his brothers Chris and Josh, officially opened their company, Hakes Brothers Builders, here in New Mexico. They hoped to revolutionize the home-building industry in Las Cruces through the creation of luxury custom homes. Since then, the company has built nearly 5,000 homes all over the state and is now the largest New Mexico-based home builder. 

Local Expertise

Hakes Brothers Builders has become a trusted name in the real estate industry. Their intimate knowledge of the unique New Mexico landscape and culture sets them apart from the big, national builders who aren’t as familiar with our beautiful state. They are known for their innovative architecture and personalized floor plans…

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Strategies For Home Buyers In Today’s Market

 Buying a home in today's real estate market is all about strategy. Sure, it may not be an ideal time to buy a home thanks to high home prices, low inventory, and interest rates higher than we're used to seeing, but if you can afford to buy a home today, you absolutely should. Trying to time the market will ultimately cost you time and money that you could have been gaining equity and enjoying a home that is all your own.  


So, how should you approach buying a home in today's market? We have some ideas.


The market has slowed down

Interest rates and inflation have made it more difficult for most people to purchase a home, leading to a slowdown in the real estate market. However, if you are in a…

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