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Home Buying

What Do Energy Star Ratings Mean?

You may have heard references to Energy Star Certified homes, but what do Energy Star Ratings mean? There are a few things you need to understand to make sense of the rating system and the certification itself. Here’s a helpful breakdown of how you can use the Energy Star ratings to evaluate new homes or to help you upgrade your current home’s efficiency. The basics: What is the Energy Star Program? Back in 1992, the EPA initiated a new campaign called Energy Star — a labeling program that manufacturers of appliances (and homes, since 1995) can use to evaluate how

June 25, 2019

Home Buying

A Day in the Life of a REALTOR™

The most basic duties in a day in the life of a realtor are (no surprises here) helping people buy and sell property. Unfortunately, some realtors don’t take the time to flesh out exactly what “helping” their clients ought to look like. They provide a basic level of service but move on without building a connection with the client. But at Better Homes and Garden Real Estate – Steinborn & Associates, our REALTORS™ aren’t just closing transactions. They’re passionate about supporting people as they journey through the pain or pleasure that is driving them to pursue a new locale. Our

June 12, 2019

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Community & Lifestyle

Invest in the Future With These Children’s Charities in Las Cruces

Every community has needs, but one thing that makes our community shine is the breadth and thoughtfulness of the charities in Las Cruces that serve children and families. Here’s a look at some great places to invest your time or resources. Jardin de Los Niños Spanish for “The Children’s Garden,” this wonderful organization strives to create new possibilities for homeless and near-homeless children and their families through child care, therapies, education, and the thoughtful use of community resources. Jardin de Los Niños serves children from infancy through 10 years of age. This organization is unique, filling a real need as

May 20, 2019

Home Selling

Top 9 Garage Decluttering Tips

Watching a feel-good Netflix series like Marie Kondo’s “Tidying Up” can inspire anyone toward a gung-ho spring cleaning. But when it comes to cleaning out the garage … well, many of us take one look, close the door, and return to the couch for another episode. Garage cleanout is one of the most daunting domestic duties. But we’ve put together our top nine garage decluttering tips to help you conquer your fears and find your spark of joy — even in the garage. Garage decluttering tip #1: Empty your garage Boy! No one said it would be an easy start,

May 6, 2019

Community & Lifestyle

2019 Summer Camps in Las Cruces and El Paso

As a kid, there’s nothing better than hearing the bell ring at school for the last time before summer break. But as a parent, summer can leave you feeling overwhelmed with all the free time you have to fill. You want to give your children fun summer memories while also keeping them active and engaged while on break. Thankfully, you don’t have to do all the hard work yourself. Many organizations and businesses in Las Cruces and El Paso hold day camps and classes during the school break for children of all ages. From animals to science and everything in

April 15, 2019

Home Buying

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair Housing Act

Understanding Fair Housing laws is an important part of buying, selling, and renting. We know that buying or selling a house can be one of the most exciting times of your life, and we want to do all we can to make sure your experience is rewarding. At Better Homes and Garden Real Estate – Steinborn & Associates, we are committed to making sure that each of our clients is treated with respect and fairness by following the guidelines set up in the Fair Housing Act. What is the Fair Housing Act? The Fair Housing Act was first created in

April 8, 2019

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