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The Distinctive Life Magazine: Summer 2026 Edition Now Available

The Distinctive Life Magazine:Summer 2026 Edition Now Available Discover the essence of luxe living from Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate in our digital luxury magazine. From high-end interior design to gourmet cuisine, every facet of luxury living is covered in exquisite detail. Within each edition, you’ll also find the latest Distinctive Collection by Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate® luxury properties for sale. View the latest edition below.

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June 22, 2026
Community & Lifestyle

Ruidoso Wins “Best Small Town Cultural Scene” in America

The Village of Ruidoso has been named the #1 Best Small Town Cultural Scene in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. It is the second consecutive year Ruidoso has earned the top ranking, following its 2025 win, and it places this Sierra Blanca mountain village at the front of a national conversation about where small-town culture in America is actually thriving.

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May 15, 2026
BHGRE News & Resources

Where Design, Lifestyle and Real Estate Meet

Where Design, Lifestyle and Real Estate Meet Each year, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate releases its national Trend Report. A home’s design sets the tone long before the paperwork begins. It invites, inspires and often seals the deal. Many buyers simply know “this is the one” the moment they lay eyes on the interior of a home, and 84% say design details help them imagine living in a space¹. That spark often comes from layout, color, outdoor living and the small touches that make a house feel like home.

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May 15, 2026
Steinborn News

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates Expands Presence in Southern New Mexico with Strategic Acquisition

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS REAL ESTATE STEINBORN & ASSOCIATES EXPANDS PRESENCE IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO WITH STRATEGIC ACQUISITION Las Cruces-Based Brokerage Expands Reach to Ruidoso and Alamogordo, Creating New Growth Opportunities LAS CRUCES, N.M. (March 20, 2025) – Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Steinborn & Associates, a leader in Southern New Mexico real estate for over five decades, has expanded by merging with TRU South Real Estate. This expansion includes new offices in Ruidoso and Alamogordo, increasing the firm’s reach to four locations with 125 experienced brokers. The combined company will operate under the Better Homes

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March 20, 2025
Steinborn News

Amy and John Hummer Announce an Equal Partnership with Zane and Kayla Fikany, Bringing New Energy to Steinborn Inc., Realtors

In exciting news, Amy and John Hummer are teaming up with Zane and Kayla Fikany in an equal partnership that is sure to take this company to new heights. The anticipation and enthusiasm around this partnership has been palpable, with many eager to see what the future holds. With their expertise and experience, we are confident that this partnership will lead to new opportunities for growth and success for all the realtors at Steinborn. We cannot wait to see the amazing things that we will accomplish together as a team.

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June 22, 2023
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Home Buying

The Drop in Mortgage Rates Brings Good News for Homebuyers

Over the past few weeks, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate from Freddie Mac fell by half a percent. The drop happened over concerns about a potential recession. And since mortgage rates have risen dramatically this year, homebuyers across the country should see this decline as welcome news. Freddie Mac reports that the average 30-year rate was down to 5.30% from 5.81% two weeks prior (see graph below): But why is this recent dip such good news for homebuyers? As Nadia Evangelou, Senior Economist and Director of Forecasting at the National Association of Realtors (NAR), explains: “According to Freddie Mac, the 30-year fixed mortgage rate dropped sharply by 40 basis points

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July 14, 2022