Blog's by "Elsie Bonfantini" as an author
It seems as though the economy and the implications of nationwide foreclosures has caused many to question whether home ownership should continue to be the American Dream.
What was once an unquestioned belief in most of our minds, is now under the magnifying glass and for good reason. If you cannot afford to own a home then you probably ought not to, but that's not what the American Dream of home ownership is all about. It's a ...
As I've written before, Las Cruces, New Mexico has become one of the most attractive places for people to retire. Over the last 10 years I have worked with hundreds of people relocating to Las Cruces.
A recent couple told me that they were tired of the congestion with living in the city. They were relocating from back east. They said that in Las Cruces there is room. Room to move ...
Every once in a while I walk into a home for a listing appointment, and instantly know that it was custom designed for a specific kind of person.
Sometimes there's a game room with a pool table. Other times there's an extensive office where someone obviously worked. It's rare that you walk into a home and know that it was architecturally designed for an artist. But now, I've ...
One of the many benefits of having over 350 days of sunshine per year, is that you have the opportunity to spend the day outside on just about every one of those days. How you spend that day is your choice, but I know that many of you will spend it playing golf.
I know this because one of the most common questions I get from people relocating to Las Cruces is, what's the best golf ...
Do you know what the second longest river system in the United States is?
That's right, it's the Rio Grande and it travels right through the middle of Dona Ana County on the west side of Las Cruces.
The Rio Grande has sustained nature and culture for thousands of years. Today, it offers residents and tourists recreation, agriculture, natural ecosystems and more.
One of the best assets having the "Big River" run through Las Cruces ...
You can see them from just about anywhere around town, but no where has a better view of the Organ Mountains than the west mesa.
If you are on the west mesa looking east, one of the first things you see is the lush valley. Whether it's green farm fields, pecan trees or the Rio Grande, there's nothing like a view that includes the valley. Then you have the city. When I'm showing homes on the west mesa ...
Las Cruces has great parks and recreation areas. We are very lucky to have spaces set aside for this purpose, and that established neighborhoods have grown around them. One of the biggest and best recreation areas is on the corner of E. Hadley and Solano.
In this area you have many recreation options: Meerscheidt Recreation Center, Unidad Park, a skate park, BMX tracks, as well as multiple ball fields for baseball, soccer or football. Soon you ...
Historic Mesilla, it’s a town of history that today ties together the Mexican-American culture of southern New Mexico. Once a town in Mexico, today it celebrates both the independence days of Mexico and the United States. It was the center of a great debate in the mid 19th century when the United States was working to settle the wild west with the Gadsden Purchase. If you are looking for a town with rich history combined ...
Today's real estate market has opened up incredible opportunities for retirees looking to buy a home in Las Cruces.
In the last decade Las Cruces grew fast because of its great location and small business opportunities. In addition, much of this growth was due to the nation-wide recognition that Las Cruces got from organizations like the AARP. The AARP recognized Las Cruces for its superior weather, culture, arts, people and its ...
The AARP recently recognized Las Cruces as one of the best towns to retire in. The weather, culture, NMSU, price and people were all pointed out as important features to Las Cruces retirees.
If you are interested in retiring in southern New Mexico contact me for help.
Here is the expanded article from AARP Magazine.
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICOTina and ...
When clients are relocating to Las Cruces one of their most common questions is, "What is there to do in Las Cruces?"When I relocated to Las Cruces from California one of the most attractive features was New Mexico State University. NMSU offers many opportunities but what I like best is the 4-H program. As a former 4-H leader, I speak from experience when I say that it is a valuable resource for families in the community. Organized by the Dona Ana ...
Las Cruces is know for its great outdoor adventures. One of the best is the Tortugas Mountain, or "A" Mountain, as so many residents call it.
Tortugas Mountain has several trails that circle around it for hiking or mountain biking. One leads to the top where the elevation reaches 4,931 feet. From the top of this mountain you can see just about everything! There are some amazing views of the growth on the east, the space ...
One of the best neighborhoods in Las Cruces is in the process of getting a big and much-needed infrastructure enhancement.
Del Rey Boulevard soon have a bridge over the Sandhill Arroyo. Home owners who live off Del Rey have been requesting this improvement for years and their persistence has finally paid off.
The $2 million project, funded by the federal government through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, will be completed in early 2011.
The Sandhill ...
When you search for real estate what is the best option for you:
Realtor websites (like this one)
Broker websites (like steinborn.com)
National websites (like Realtor.com)
Magazines (like Real Estate Guide)
Newspapers (like the Sun News)
Other (If other, what?)
The web has become a very popular source for real estate information. It gives you 'on the spot' information on prices, locations, pictures, and even virtual tours. I would guess that the web has become or is becoming the best source for ...
The best part of living in Talavera is its proximity to the Organ Mountains.
Living near the base of the mountains gives you views, privacy and easy access to the natural surroundings. One of the best access points to the mountains is Dripping Springs Natural Area.
Dripping Springs offers an easy hike through nature and history. If you haven't made your way up this trail before then you haven't seen the variety of nature that ...
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