Kim's Blog

Many times home owners ask real estate agents what improvements they can make that will add value to their home when it comes time to sell.  Given that the average American moves every 4 years, it is important to think about increasing the resale value of a house.There are 5 key areas to look at ...

According to a study conducted by the Social Issues Research Centre the Internet can be bad for your health.  When you are surfing the net do you sometimes experience a rapid heart rate...increased sweating...furious clicking of the mouse...cursing at your computer screen?  If so, you may be expe...

The southern and eastern parts of New Mexico have a new area code.  575 went into effect on Monday, October 7, 2007.  We have a year to get our letterhead, business cards and advertising changed.  Mandatory use of the new 575 area code begins October 5, 2008.  If a number is incorrectly dialed at...

At today's Silver City Chamber of Commerce Workshop I learned several things about marketing.  First of all it was a very well attended Chamber luncheon.  Secondly, any Chamber member that does not regularly attend the Chamber luncheons is missing out as it is a great networking opportunity.The t...

I recently returned from the REALTORS® Association of New Mexico annual convention.  After many formal and informal discussions my conclusion is that real estate really is local!  I know that the National Association of REALTORS® has been pushing that theme for the past year or so and I bought in...

Thanks to another AR blogger I was reminded today of two property tax exemptions and rebates for homeowners in New Mexico.  First, is a property tax rebate for residents age 65 and older.  Their modified gross income cannot exceed $18,000 for the tax year and they cannot have been claimed as a de...

In an effort to better serve their members the Silver City Grant County Chamber of Commerce is providing a special workshop for free.  Learn about creative and cost effective marketing and responsible tourism.  At the Red Barn Restaurant on Wednesday, October 10th from noon to 1:30 p.m.The worksh...

Thursday, September 27th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grant County Admin Bldg (1400 Hwy 180 E).  If you are interested in Silver City's zoning and land use issues, please join the Silver City Planning Dept and planners form Architectural Research Consultants  of Albuq for a community meeting to discus...

The Red Hot Children's Fiesta will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday at Penny Park in Silver City, New Mexico.  This family event will feature games, prizes and good times.  It is billed as the greatest family event in Grant County.  There will be 34 booths with activities such as an o...