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Community & Lifestyle

Here’s How to Host the Perfect Thanksgiving Meal

Are you ready to host a Thanksgiving dinner? There’s nothing better than gathering with your friends and family around the table for a classic holiday meal. The thought of hosting for the first time makes most people both excited and a bit overwhelmed. Here are our top tips for hosting the perfect Thanksgiving meal with as little stress as possible. Get organized The best way to prevent your Thanksgiving day from being stressful is to prepare well. Two to four weeks before Thanksgiving is the perfect time to finalize your guest list, send out invitations, and plan out the menu.

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Homeowner Tips & Resources

What to Look for in a Property Management Company

Owning a rental property seems like a dream to some. After all, you simply find someone to. As it turns out, there’s actually much more involved in the process. Managing a rental property can turn into a full-time job and trying to keep up with its demands has left more than a few landlords feeling stressed, overwhelmed, and confused. That’s where a property management company comes in. What is property management? There are many different reasons why people choose to work with a property management company. Some are geographically far away from their properties. Some have more properties than they

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Community & Lifestyle

Our Favorite Fall Activities in Southern New Mexico

As the days are getting shorter, the smell of roasting chiles fills the air and a hint of cooler weather blows through the trees. It sounds like fall in southern New Mexico! Fall is one of the best seasons to explore New Mexico since the heat waves of summer start to drift away. There’s a lot to do and see in the fall throughout the region. Here are our top picks for fun activities to do in the fall. High Rolls Apple Festival Tucked away in the Lincoln National Forest, the Village of Cloudcroft holds the perfect event each year

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Home Buying

The First-Timer’s Guide to the Home Buying Process

You’ve been dreaming about your next step in life for years and it’s finally here. You’re ready to find your dream home. It’s going to have the perfect views, a great neighborhood, and all the amenities you could ever want. But what’s the first step? For the first-time homebuyer, the process can seem intimidating and overwhelming. You want to make the best decisions when it comes to buying your first home, but where do you begin? We’ve got you covered. Let’s take a look into the stages for a first-time homebuyer and simplify the process. Choose the right time We

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Home Buying

Mortgages 101

Navigating the mortgage process can be difficult for even the most knowledgeable of people. Real estate and mortgage language can be confusing and full of jargon, but we want to help demystify the process and dive deep into the world of mortgages. What is a mortgage? Most homes in today’s market cost tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars, and few people can afford to buy them outright. That’s where a mortgage comes in. At the most basic level, a mortgage is a loan that allows you to buy a house. It’s different than other types of loans in that

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Community & Lifestyle

The Thriving Las Cruces Medical Community

Las Cruces was recently ranked among the healthiest cities in America based on rates of smoking, alcohol abuse, and obesity, as well as access to healthcare, mental health, and fitness centers. The vibrant Las Cruces medical community is a shining example of how cities benefit in a dynamic way from hosting top-notch medical schools, nursing programs, and healthcare facilities. Here’s a look at the exciting healthcare programs and facilities that are making Las Cruces such a healthy community to live in. The New Mexico State University School of Nursing Aspiring nurses come to NMSU from all over the country (and

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