Smart Living Las Cruces

I love the idea of our homes being our "perfect nests," where we can rest, play, socialize, create, and just be ourselves!  Check out this great blog about how to put the best of the design strategies and building technologies available today for creating a home environment that nurtures healthy,...

In a buyers' market, first impressions are even more critical!  My observation is that in those first critical seconds, buyers take in sensory information that forms an emotional impression of what life would be like in that home.  For sellers, it's important to emphasize the elements of their ho...

Open House Saturday & Sunday (5/5, 5/6/12) in Parkhill Estates in Las Cruces, NM. Take Del Rey to Parkhill Estates, turn left on Arabella, left on Cabin Creek and follow signs. This beautiful brand new home has just completed and is ready to move in. You will appreciate this well designed home, w...

In talking with people about “green homes,” it often becomes apparent that the meaning of “green” can be very different from one person to another.  As a start, it can be about energy efficiency features and attributes of a home.  There are other factors such as design, orientation, and location ...

I read with delight the story in our local newspaper, the Las Cruces Bulletin, about a couple in Las Cruces who purchased an old home in the Las Cruces Alameda Depot Historic District to make their dream home.  The home was in total disrepair, almost a tear-down, and would have discouraged most p...

Walk into a forest and you see many different shades of green.  Is any shade better than any other, or are all shades perfect for the purpose they serve?   Here's a blog post I found enjoyable and I wanted to share.  The Green industry is so widespread which is one of the reasons I think some fin...

Imagine having no electric bills to pay, and instead the electric company sent you a check every month!  The home for sale at 582 Canyon Point is a beautiful solar home that makes that dream come true! This beautiful 1687 square foot home also offers the best of the Southwest:  Gracious Southwest...

Who doesn't want a home that's beautiful AND smart?  When you combine gorgeous designer features, great Tuscany styling, and ENERGY STAR efficiency, you have a home with a definite wow factor.  Put it in Sonoma Ranch, one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Las Cruces, for only $229,900, and y...