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One of the questions I'm asked most often is simply, "How's the market right now?" So I want to start sharing a monthly look at what's actually happening here in Southern New Mexico — real numbers, in plain English, with a little context on what they mean for you. Here's where things stood in May. May 2026 at a glance Median sales price: $296,000 — down 1.3% from April, down 4.5% from a year ago Closed sales: 234 — up 20.6% from April, up 21.9% from a year ago Median days on

One of the things I love most about living and working in this area is that there is always something happening. Summer in the Mesilla Valley is full of reasons to get out and experience this community — and if you're thinking about moving here, these are the kinds of events that will show you who Las Cruces really is. Here are a few highlights to put on your calendar. Mesilla Summer Music Series Every Friday evening from 8–10 p.m., live music fills the Mesilla Plaza. It's fr

I'm a Las Cruces native. I grew up here, went to school here, built my life here — and every year I work with people who discover this city for the first time and wonder why it took them so long to find it. If you're considering a move to Southern New Mexico, here's what I want you to know. 1. Genuine Affordability With a median home price around $283,000–$298,000, Las Cruces is dramatically more affordable than most western metros. The overall cost of living is about 9% belo

There's a real market in Las Cruces for buyers who want something beautiful, manageable, and in a great location — without the demands of a single-family home on a large lot. Condos and townhomes fill that space, and they're often overlooked. Whether you're downsizing after years in a larger home, relocating here from out of state, or simply prioritizing a lifestyle that doesn't revolve around a yard, these properties deserve serious consideration. What You're Actually Buying

More and more buyers are coming to me with questions about rural and agricultural land — parcels outside the city limits, acreage in Deming, land suitable for farming or small-scale homesteading. It's an exciting category of real estate, and Southern New Mexico has real options. But the process looks different than buying a house, and there are a few things you should understand before you make an offer. Financing Is Different for Land Conventional mortgages don't typically a

One of the most common things I hear from first-time buyers after we go under contract: "I didn't realize how many moving parts there are." That's exactly why I created my First-Time Homebuyer Workshop — and why I want to break down a few key pieces of the process right here. The Purchase Agreement Is Your Roadmap In New Mexico, we use NMAR Form 2104 — the Residential Purchase Agreement. It's not just a price and a signature. It governs your earnest money, inspection timeline

Listing a home isn't just about putting a sign in the yard and uploading photos to Zillow. The sellers who see the strongest outcomes in this market are the ones who show up prepared — and that preparation starts weeks before the first showing. Here's what I walk every seller through before we go live. 1. Price It With Data, Not Emotion Your home is meaningful to you. It should be. But buyers are comparing it to everything else on the market in real time. A Comparative Market

Spring Is Confirming What the Data Already Knew April didn't surprise us — it delivered. After February's rebound and March's momentum, April's numbers confirm that the Las Cruces market is in a healthy, active rhythm heading into peak spring season. And when you layer in the year-over-year comparisons, the picture gets even more interesting. Here's a full breakdown of what April looked like and what it means for buyers and sellers right now. Median Sales Price: $300,000 — Up

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