Making a Small Room Look Larger - 02/28/11 08:39 AM
When selling your home it is important to make it look as neat and nice as possible. You also want it to look open and large. Unfortunately, everyone has at least one room in their home that is too small. To help with showings, we put together the following list of tips to make your small rooms look larger.1. Color SchemeFor the illusion of a larger room, use a light color scheme rather than a bright or dark one. Pastels, neutrals and white are all good color possibilities. Use a monochromatic color scheme on the furniture, rugs and walls. Select different … (2 comments)

Tips for Spring Cleaning - 02/25/11 09:47 AM
Is it just me or did Spring sneak up on us? Do not get me wrong, I'm happy to see the cooler days gone, but for me Spring means it is time to clean.Spring CleaningIn Las Cruces Spring comes early. The warmth returns and it is time to spend more time outside, clean up the yeard, and open the windows to let the fresh air inside. Then it is time to get serious and scrub the house down. I put together the following cleaning guide to help you with your annual Spring chore. BathroomsRemoving mineral deposits, rust and such from toilets … (0 comments)

Tips for Buying a Short Sale - 02/23/11 09:33 AM
Everyone is looking for a good deal when buying a home. If you're careful and experienced you can find great deals on Las Cruces real estate. Some of these deals are short sales and that's why it's important to work with a Realtor who has the knowledge and experience to identify short sale opportunities.
When you think you have found a short sale your Realtor needs to research it to determine a few things. Just because that home is listed as a short sale doesn't necessarily mean you're going to get the price advertised, or even get the home at all.
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The Best Things About Las Cruces, NM - 02/21/11 12:08 PM
You have probably seen all the different Las Cruces recognitions from over the last 10 years, but when was the last time that you stopped to put serious thought into all the different reasons that you love it here? Talk to just about anyone who lives in Las Cruces and they'll tell you that they love it here. More and more people have discovered Las Cruces as a great place to live, and more people are relocating here everyday. Sometimes we neglect the great things in our city. It's easy to drive home at the end of the day without stopping … (0 comments)

Using Your Phone to Search for a Home - 02/18/11 12:10 PM
Real estate marketing has changed dramatically in the last 15 years.
First we saw the emergence of Internet marketing. Websites have made a huge impact on how you search for a home. You can, and should spend hours in front of your computer researching homes for sale, and reading about tips and tricks to sale or buy at the best price. The Internet has opened up endless opportunities for you educate yourself on just about any decision you make.
But, consumers now want to receive information even quicker and faster than on their computer. Consider this. Only three years after the … (2 comments)

Tips for First Time Investors - 02/16/11 01:22 PM

In this excellent buyers market many of you are considering buying investment properties. It's a great idea and we'd love to help you make this important life changing decision.
Most of the first time real estate investors are anxious to get started, and we do our best to slow things down a little bit. Patience will turn into good real estate investment decisions. That is the first rule we try to get across. Before you get started on this list you need to get pre-approved by your lender. After that you can get started. We hope these steps will save … (0 comments)

Great Daycares in Las Cruces - 02/11/11 09:51 AM
When moving into a new city it's hard to find reliable services that you need. Families in particular have a difficult time finding good doctors, dentists and daycares. In this blog I've decided to write about a few of the more reliable daycares in Las Cruces that I know of.
The Children's GardenOpen 6:30am to 6pm Monday through Friday, The Children's Garden in Las Cruces, NM has several locations and a solid reputation. They accept children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. They have professional staff and a commitment to helping your children learn. Here are their locations:200 E. Boutz (Near … (1 comments)

What do You Think About Southwestern Style? - 02/09/11 12:42 PM
Every year we work with new people who fall in love with Southwestern style homes. Las Cruces' Southwestern style, sometimes called Santa Fe or Pueblo style, has a unique blend of southwestern architecture that matches our unique culture.
There's no doubt about it, if you're moving to Las Cruces from back east, you will fall in love with the space, privacy and designs that you find in the Southwest. We have yet to work with someone who has asked if they can buy an apartment on the 4th floor of a high rise.
Southwestern style is unique with clean lines, rounded corners, … (0 comments)

Tips for a Successful Short Sale - 02/07/11 10:05 AM
Unfortunately, many of you owe more on your home than what it is worth. When you're in this position, every dollar counts. We put together the following list to help you accomplish a short sale.
1. Determine Who You OweYour short sale must be approved by all companies with a mortgage or lien against your home. This includes not only a a first, second or even third mortgage, but it includes anyone with an equity line, a home owners association, or even any contractors who may have placed a lien on your home. Make a list and start talking to everyone … (1 comments)

Avoid a Foreclosure! - 02/05/11 10:09 AM
At some point, many homeowners come to the realization that they can't afford to stay in their home. Those who plan to give up their home, but want to avoid foreclosure (including the negative blemish it will cause on their credit report), consider a short sale. A short sale allows you to sell or walk away from your home without incurring liability for a "deficiency."
The Short Sale In many states, lenders can sue homeowners even after the house is foreclosed on or sold, to recover for any remaining deficiency. A deficiency occurs when the amount you owe on the home … (6 comments)

Las Cruces Regional Aquatic Center - 02/02/11 04:10 PM
It might be snowing, and you might want to be snuggled up next to the fire place, but for those of you looking for something to do, consider going swimming. 

Once the roads clear up and the city goes back to work, you can go to the Las Cruces Regional Aquatics Center, where you can now swim in any season!
The center, which has been open 4 months, offers families a great way to spend an afternoon, or even an evening. The center's hours include evening hours from 7pm to 10:30pm on Saturday and 5pm to 8:30pm Monday through Thursday. … (2 comments)

Recycling Info For Las Cruces - 02/01/11 12:31 PM

In September 2010 the Las Cruces City Council voted to start curbside recycling. The plans are being finalized to get that program started in April of 2011.
For now, the existing recycling program is comprised of many drop off locations that collect items in co-mingled, or mixed together format. That mean that it does not have to be separated by you. This is also called single stream recycling.

What Can You Recycle?
1. Aluminum & Tin cans - Please rinse residues out of the cans. It is best to throw away cans with globs of dog food or peanut … (0 comments)

 
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Evelyn Bruder, CRS, GRI, ABR, E-PRO

Las Cruces, NM

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Steinborn & Associates Real Estate

Address: 141 N. Roadrunner Parkway, Suite 141, Las Cruces, NM, 88011

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