Evelyn Bruder’s Dream Team blog

Time Magazine recently wrote up an article about the first commercial space port being built just a few short hours from our city. I think that bringing national - and even international - attention to these remarkable strides in technology towards the final frontier are extremely important when it comes to our local economy and [...]

It’s no doubt that this time of year, most people are in the mood to buy. Presents, food, decorations, traveling essentials… Everyone is geared up to spend, and many people save all year to enjoy a luxurious holiday season. One thing that seems to get overlooked is real estate. If you’re in the position to [...]

You might remember this blog, in which I talked about Hollywood coming to New Mexico and what it means for our state. Today, it was very clear that Hollywood had come to Las Cruces; in fact, it closed down a major highway about a mile from my house.
I remember reading about it in the Las [...]

I’m sure you have seen the countless “best places to live in America” articles on sites like MSN, Money.com, and so on. Occasionally I’ll click and read, but so often those big top ten lists overlook the fantastic, smaller cities and towns that could be the ideal location for any person or family.
If you’re looking [...]

Over the course of the last five years, the government of New Mexico has been working hard to draw attention to the growing film and television opportunities in our state. Incredible tax breaks and incentives, new sound stages, and a sprawling landscape that encompasses almost every side of nature are just a few of the [...]

Las Cruces is home to New Mexico State University and its sister school, Dona Ana Branch Community College. Both of these institutions are thriving and NMSU alone hosted 17,000 students last year! The departure and arrival of these college students greatly affects our community’s population and economy; the town seems to boom come August.
Last week [...]

After a particularly hot and muggy couple of days, my husband and I decided to take a fun day trip to Silver City, NM, a quaint community of about 12,000 nestled in an exceptional place somewhere between the mountains and the desert. Silver City possesses all the benefits of a true small town; the traffic [...]

Since Monday, a big topic of conversation around the office (and at home) has been marketing and its many mediums. We are making a big effort to stay ahead of the curve and provide our potential clients, colleagues, and friends with valuable information in the ways they like to find it; blogging, Facebook, Twitter, and [...]

A few days ago, I was doing simple tasks around the home; I had laundry going, towels drying, and just a few dishes left to wash. I started the warm water and watched it run down the drain for a second before I asked myself, “I wonder how much water I use on any given [...]

I’m sure you’ve seen this funny little orange and white block on almost all of your favorite websites. Have you ever wondered what it does? The truth is, it’s one of the most helpful and beneficial tools that I have come across.
Since technology and our means of communication change and develop so rapidly, my generation [...]

Earth Day Kids Games and more

Quick Nav: Find local Earth Day 2009 events by state here
When is Earth Day 2009? April 22nd, 2009 kicks off Earth Day which was first officially celebrated in 1970, and marks the start of the modern environmental movement. But as the global warming crisis grows, no [...]

One of the most frequent questions that we receive from those considering a move to Las Cruces is: “what will my Property Taxes be for this home?” I will try to provide the answer to this question in this blog posting. I will also provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about Property Taxes. [...]

Whether you’re buying or selling a home, visual tricks are a very important tool of interior design. Colors, light, furniture and decorative pieces can be arranged to make any room appear bigger than it really is! Here’s a list of simple tips to follow:
Color:
• Light hues will open up the space, and painting [...]

Here’s some interesting information… according to an article I found written by Phoebe Chongchua in the Realty Times, “Scentmosphere” is rapidly becoming a way to attract buyers.
When potential buyers walk into a home before they actually see anything in that home, they get an impression (conscious or subconscious), of your home — just by [...]