We've said it before and we'll say it again, buying a home is a big financial commitment - very likely, the biggest financial investment you'll ever make. If you don't go about it the right way, you could end up making costly mistakes. Here are four costly home buying mistakes: Trying to time the
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03/30/2011
Springtime brings sunshine, showers, and plenty of opportunities for home staging. If you're selling your home in Las Cruces it is time to brighten things up with these fresh updates that are sure to attract buyers. Get outside and get to work. When you're selling in the spring, you need to get y
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03/23/2011
On March 27th the southern New Mexico community will unite, once again, to pay homage to the World War II heroes who sufferred through the Bataan Death March. The Bataan Memorial Death March is a challenging march through the high desert terrain of White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico, conducted
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03/21/2011
Earlier this week we discussed outdoor maintenance projects for your home. Today I'd like to cover indoor ideas that you should consider doing this March. Banish household smells Clean the garbage disposal. It's good to get in the habit of doing this monthly. Pour a cup of vinegar into an ice cub
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03/18/2011
If you're looking for a fun and unique way to celebrate this Irish holiday, visit the Rio Grande Theatre where Irish fiddler Paddy Jones will perform. Jones is a traditional Kerry style fiddler from Country Kerry. He studdied under Sliabh Luchara fiddlers and is a living connection to Ireland's
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03/17/2011
Every March I encourage my clients to spend some time sprucing things up a little bit. I already wrote about spring cleaning, but here are a few more things that can make living in your home or selling your home a little better. First, head outside. Start with your front entry. One way to stay on
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03/15/2011
Buying a house is the biggest purchase you'll likely ever make. That's why you want the best possible home inspector in your corner But first, how do you know if an inspector is good? After all, there's a lot riding on the person you choose. You've got one shot at having the home looked at by a p
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03/09/2011
Tips for Hiring a Professional Energy AuditorI recently wrote about a do-it-yourself energy audit. Throughout the blog I suggested that hiring a professional for specific things may be required. Here are some tips for hiring a professional energy auditor. If your DIY audit exposed that your home
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03/07/2011
Do it Yourself Energy AuditWith a little elbow grease and one of several free do-it-yourself guides to home energy auditing, you can get a good sense of where your home is leaking hot and cool air, and how your choice of appliances and your energy use contributes to energy loss.What you'll save o
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03/04/2011
You are finally moving into your new home, and when it comes to arranging your furniture, this could be one of the funnest chores you will ever do. The bed is the key piece of furniture in any bedroom, and it naturally becomes the focal point. Here are some general ideas and tips.People tend to p
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03/02/2011