Evelyn Bruder’s Dream Team blog

Whether you call them clients, customers, or patrons, they’re unequivocally important to you, me, and our respective businesses. It’s sad to say that it can be difficult to find the perfect balance of honesty and selling your product; in different aspects of business, being too honest can hurt your trade. However, in real estate, it’s [...]

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 [...]

Money is a scarce resource these days, and the last people we want to give it to are the banks and credit card companies. There are many hidden charges that they take advantage of. I thought that exposing a few of their tricks would be helpful. LET ME KNOW HOW MANY OF THESE YOU HAVE [...]

As you may (or may not) be aware, since 1987, May has been the National Stroke Awareness month. The purpose of the annually recognized event is to not only raise public awareness about strokes, but also to help educate the public on how to manage stroke risk factors, and provide a better understanding of stroke [...]

By Bryn Shoffstall Posted: 03/21/2009 12:00:00 AM MDT One common organization struggle we all share is laundry. Dirty clothes just seem to constantly pile up, in the closet, overflowing the hamper and overwhelming our laundry area. Face it, we will always have dirty clothes, but the real problem comes when we no longer have clean [...]

State of New Mexico Office of the Lieutenant Governor Diane D. Denish Lieutenant Governor For Immediate Release Contact: Danielle Montoya Thursday, February 26, 2009 ( Santa Fe ) 505-795-3892 Lt. Governor Denish Announces Immediate Housing Stimulus Plan Santa Fe – Lt. Governor Diane D. Denish, chair of the New Mexico Mortgage Finance Authority (MFA), today [...]

Recoat of Many Colors by Richard Thompson Of all roofing designs used in homeowner associations, flat roofs are the most problematic, particularly in rain, wind or snow prone areas. The need for consistent and quality maintenance is extremely important for maximum performance and longest life. Recoating built-up flat roofs is a fundamental preventive maintenance which [...]

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 the [...]

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 [...]

I found an article in “Realty Times” written by Michele Dawson that I thought had some interesting information so, of course I decided to share it with you! Here are some excerpts: Now that the tree is down, the ornaments are tucked safely away, and the holiday decorations are back in storage bins, your house [...]

TAX TIPS FOR THE NEW YEAR! Since we have a few days left in 2007, I thought that I would share this informative article with you! Within this article you will find: “IRS’s report on the 10 Most Common Mistakes we make…Year After Year” & an article on the “Alternative Minimum Tax” which is extremely [...]

I know that Thanksgiving has past, but I think that it is always the right time to look at our lives and what is truly important. This eloquent…and so very appropriate message was written by the comedian George Carlin. Though his comedy of 70′s and & 80′s was biting and sarcastic, he recently suffered a [...]

Save money while heating your home this season! I found a great article in a special edition of Ventanas magazine, Home Improvement Ideas. Ventanas is a publication here in Las Cruces. The article I found is Slipping Through the Cracks, How to Maximize your Home’s Energy Efficiency by Anela Borrego. The article provides tips for [...]

Most experts agree that one of the best ways to avoid roof trouble is to inspect your roof twice a year: In the Fall, for sun damage and in the Spring for Winter damage. By doing this, you will be able to identify any problems early, before you start having leaks. If you have asphalt [...]

A I thought you might be interested in this discussion of how your home can be a powerful influence on your emotions and if it such a force, how do we create an environment that makes you happier?Take a tour of your home. Grab a pen and a piece of paper. Start from outside the front [...]