El Paso and Fort Bliss Texas One of the hottest real estate

Major Real Estate Markets in Texas

Texas real estate is a very hot Buyer’s Market. CNN Money predicts Texas to be the fastest-growing real estate market in the country. Four of the top five real estate markets in the country and seven of the top 10 are in Texas: McAllen-Mission, El Paso, San Antonio, Ft. Worth-Arlington, Houston, Austin, and Dallas-Irving. Horizon City, Texas is a suburb of El Paso County with a huge inventory of new homes for sale at ridiculously low prices. El Paso County has a number of home buyer programs available for first time buyers. Fort Bliss and Biggs are two military installations that make up a huge part of the El Paso real estate market. Therefore, builders are developing many communities within 10 minutes of these bases.

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TOP RANKED EL PASO SHCOOLS

El Paso Texas boosts many top ranked public schools. If you are new to El Paso, Texas or you are pcsing to Fort Bliss Tx you may find these resources helpful before you buy a home.

El Paso School Rankings
NORTHEAST’S TOP RANKED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
EAST EL PASO TOP RANKED SCHOOLS
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Yvonne A. Russell,  REALTOR® 
Exclusive Buyer’s Agent
RE/MAX Associates
El Paso, Texas  79935
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Custom Homes in El Paso

For Current development and subdivision information contact Yvonne Russell (915) 873-8646, RE/MAX Buyer's Agent. The following homes will be completed in the next 2 months.

Tax Credit closing deadline

A bill that would extend the U.S. Homebuyer Tax Credit closing deadline from June 30 to Sept. 30 was passed Tuesday by the House of Representatives. The Homebuyer Assistance and Improvement Act of 2010 (HR 56232) passed by a 409-5 margin.

The measure now goes to the Senate, which last week defeated a bill that contained a similar amendment. The outcome of the Senate vote is seen as uncertain.

If the extension passes in the Senate, it would give homebuyers who were under contract by April 30 more time to complete their sales. The National Association of Realtors estimates that as many as 180,000 buyers could miss out on the credit without an extension because of circumstances beyond their control. Short Sale and REO transactions are holding up many of these closings.

"RE/MAX agrees with the National Association of Realtors leadership on the idea of extending the tax credit closing deadline, because it’s the right thing to do," says RE/MAX Chairman and Co-Founder Dave Liniger. "We’ll continue to speak out in favor of the extension."

Liniger urges homebuyers who are waiting to close to stay in touch with their Realtor and contact their U.S. senators to urge swift action on the tax credit.

Article courtesy of REMAX. Contact a REMAX agent today.

New Homes El Paso Custome Builder

Russell-Realtor also represent one of the leading custom home builders in the El Paso, Horizon and Las Cruces areas. Call me about El Paso builders I feel most comfortable recommending on the WEST and the East. These builders have designed and constructed thousands of beautiful homes in both Las Cruces and El Paso.

One of El Paso's premier home builders is a long standing home builder which has been in the business since 1963. Their homes represent some of the finest homes in Las Cruces and El Paso. They take pride in the delivery of custom homes with the highest quality at very competitive prices. They are totally committed to building custom homes that are "ENERGY STAR CERTIFIED." As a result of this commitment, the EPA has recognized this Home Builder as the "ENERGY STAR" BUILDER OF THE YEAR FOR THE NATION FOR 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. The builder has recently upgraded their standards to include more green commitments. If you are looking for an energy efficient or green home in El Paso, TX please consider contacting me to learn why I am so proud to represent this home builder.

El Paso home builders offer many services but this home builder surpasses them all in El Paso. This home builder provides a FREE in-house home designs. Using a state-of-the-art CAD system, they create designs to your specification or modify existing plans to your desires. All of their homes have the very latest in creative and innovative designs. This truly separates them from the other home builders in El Paso.
They want you to enjoy your beautiful home for a lifetime. No home builder in El Paso is more committed to the beauty and comfort of homes, energy efficiency and quality of your new home. Whether they build a small or large 6,000 square foot home, their process is exactly the same. And this process has a proven record of quality and satisfaction in El Paso. Based on customer surveys, they have a customer satisfaction rating of 98%; please contact me for CUSTOMER COMMENTS to learn more and read what clients are saying about them. When choosing a home builder in El Paso, ask for references.

You have many real estate options in the El Paso real estate homes Market. I hope you will consider contacting us so that we can personally tell you why they can offer better service and higher quality than any of our competitors. Their service to home buyers and sellers stands above others because of their experience, commitment, and desire to have you recommend them to your family and friends.

For those of you looking to purchase a home, please explore the many real estate options and subdivisions where they are currently showing homes. Their homes in these subdivisions stand apart and are in some of the most desirable neighborhoods. If you are looking for real estate in El Paso, contact me today to give you an overview of where El Paso is growing, what options you have and what real estate is the best investment.

For those of you looking to purchase a new or existing home in El Paso, know that our association with home builders combined with our experience puts you ahead of the game. Russell-Realtor and RE/MAX has a strong internet presence which is second only to realtor.org. You can explore the multiple real estate options on this site and compare the different subdivisions available to you in El Paso, TX. We pride ourselves as one of the top real estate teams in El Paso and would like the opportunity to prove why we stand apart from others in selling new and re-sale homes in El Paso or homes in Horizon. Please contact us to learn more.

Horizon and El Paso are growing communities and you have many options when it comes to real estate. With the new custom home and existing home market's specific focus on energy efficiency, quality designs, superior services and unlimited options, we feel that your choice will be an easy one. Russell-realtor offers the best service in El Paso existing and custom home sales.

Tax Credit closing deadline extended

The Senate has amended a bill to give homebuyers who were under contract on a home purchase by April 30 an additional three months to close the deal and claim the federal homebuyer tax credit.

Extending the deadline for closing from June 30 to Sept. 30 would allow lenders more time to clear a backlog of 180,000 homebuyers nationwide, said amendment sponsor Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.

The amendment to HR 4213, the "American Jobs and Closing Tax Loopholes Act of 2010" -- which primarily extends unemployment insurance benefits -- was approved in a 60-37 vote Wednesday. This does not extend the deadline for homebuyers to qualify for the tax credit, NAR said but only extends the deadline for closing transactions already in contract.

According to Yvonne Russell, a RE/MAX REALTOR, This amendment is a much needed answer to the huge bottle neck the June deadline created. Every mortgage broker, appraiser, title company and realtor I know in my local market is breathing a collective sigh of relief. The June deadline coupled with the changes in lending practices as well as the way appraisal are handled was unsustainable.

Selling a Home for Top Dollar

Did you know? The best chance for selling your property is within the first seven weeks! Studies show that the longer a property stays on the market, the less financial return the seller will net.

There are 5 main factors to achieving your goal of getting top dollar for your property.

Factor 1: PRICING
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It is very important to price your property at a competitive market value right when you list it. The market is so competitive that even over-pricing by a few thousand dollars could mean that your house will not sell. I have found your first offer is usually your best offer.
An overpriced home:
• Minimizes offers
• Lowers showings
• Lowers agent response
• Limits financing
• Limits qualified buyers
When you think about it, 80% of the marketing is done when we decide on what price to list your home.
For people unwilling to list a property at current market value, I usually recommend holding off on putting the property on the market for awhile.

Factor 2: CLEANING
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Most people are turned off by even the smallest amount of uncleanliness or odor when buying a home. Sellers lose thousands of dollars because they do not adequately clean. If your house is squeaky clean, you will be able to sell your home faster and net hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars more.
If you are planning on moving, why not get rid of that old junk now so that your house will appear larger? Make more space!
Odors must be eliminated, especially if you have dogs, cats, or young children in diapers, or if you are a smoker. You may not notice the smell, but the buyers do! Most agents have a difficult time communicating to their sellers about odor. If you employ an agent to get the most amount of money for you, please don't take offense if he/she must confront you about odor problems.

Factor 3: ACCESS
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Top selling agents will not show your home if both the key and access are not readily available. They do not have time to run around town picking up and dropping off keys. They want to sell homes! The greatest way to show a house is to have a key! When your home is being shown, be sure to do the following:
• Keep all lights on, including exterior “coach” lights by your front door
• Keep all drapes and shutters open
• Keep all doors unlocked
• Leave soft music playing
• Take a short walk with your children and pets
• Let the buyer be at ease and let the agents do their job

Factor 4: PAINT AND CARPET
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Paint is your best improvement investment for getting a greater return on your money. Paint makes the whole house smell clean and neat. If your house has chipped paint, exposed wood, or the paint looks faded, it is time to paint.
If your carpet is worn, dirty, outdated, or an unusual color, you may need to seriously consider replacing it. Many houses do not sell because of this problem. Don't think that buyers have more money than you do to replace carpet. They don't. They simply buy elsewhere.

Factor 5: CURB APPEAL
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The first impression a buyer gets of your home is from the curb.
Your front yard immediately reflects the inside condition of your house to the buyer. People enjoy their yards. Make certain that the trees and bushes are trimmed so the house can be seen from the street. Have the grass mowed, trimmed and edged. Walkways should be swept. The front door should be freshly painted or freshly stained.
Clean away debris. Remove parked cars. This all adds to curb appeal.
If a buyer does not like the outside, they may not stop to see the inside!

Well, now you know all of the 5 main factors to getting top dollar for your property:
Factor 1: Pricing
Factor 2: Cleaning
Factor 3: Access
Factor 4: Paint and Carpet
Factor 5: Curb Appeal
If you carefully consider these factors, you will maximize your chances of selling your property within the first seven weeks for top dollar!

Consult a real estate expert for professinal advise before making any major improvements.

Energy Star Home Builders

Benefits for Homeowners

Consumer Brochure ADDED CONFIDENCE
Home buying is complex enough without having to know all the details of energy-efficient construction. Instead, look for the government-backed ENERGY STAR label to easily identify homes that are truly energy efficient. Find the house of your dreams and enjoy peace of mind knowing that it also meets strict energy efficiency guidelines.

LOWER OWNERSHIP COST
Compared with standard homes, ENERGY STAR qualified homes use substantially less energy for heating, cooling, and water heating-delivering $200 to $400 in annual savings. Over the average 7 to 8 years you may live in your home, this adds up to thousands of dollars saved on utility bills. Additional savings on maintenance can also be substantial. Financing your home purchase using an energy efficient mortgage can also lead to savings.

BETTER PERFORMANCE
Properly installed energy-efficient improvements deliver better protection against cold, heat, drafts, moisture, pollution, and noise. An energy-efficient home helps ensure consistent temperatures between and across rooms, improved indoor air quality, and greater durability.

SMART INVESTMENT
By choosing a home with the ENERGY STAR label, you can be confident that it will have an increasingly resale value.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Did you know that your home can be a greater source of pollution than your car? In fact, 16 percent of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are generated from the energy used in houses nationwide. Energy used in our homes often comes from the burning of fossil fuels at power plants, which contributes to smog, acid rain, and global warming. Simply put, the less energy we use in our homes, the less air pollution we generate. Read More

New custom home builders in El Paso Tx

EnergyStar Builders


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Search and view home builders in El Paso, Texas using the quick links and information you see below. Each of the Texas home builders listed below offer new homes for sale and new home communities throughout El Paso. To learn more about each individual home builder, visit their websites where you can discover new home designs, floor plans, contact information, and community locations.

Sanderson Custom Homes – Sanderson Custom Homes is a custom home builder in El Paso, Texas. Sanderson Custom Homes has 17 different floor plans to choose from. Each floor plan ranges from 1,921 to 3,600 square feet, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and 2 to 4½ baths. Sanderson Custom also has some move-in ready homes that start at the high $200s.

Classic American Homes – Classic American Homes has built over 5,000 homes in El Paso, Texas. They currently have 13 communities in the El Paso area. For more information please visit the Classic American Homes website.

Winton Homes – Winton Homes currently has 13 communities in El Paso. Winton Homes also has 9 communities in Las Cruces. Winton Homes is a custom home builder that only builds in Texas. These homes start at the high $100s.

Tropicana Homes – Tropicana Homes is a Texas single family home builder. This local El Paso home builder has homes ranging from 1,791 to 3,419 square feet with 3 to 4 bedrooms.