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Feng Shui Tips – Bring the Good Vibes In

April 4, 2018 by Elegant Casas

Feng Shui is a system for arranging your surroundings in harmony and balance with the natural world around you.  Feng Shui helps make our homes healthier and more organized, which helps us improve our mood and well-being.  These Feng Shui tips can potentially increase your home’s selling price.

  • Slow Down the Energy Flow.  Avoid a direct line-of-sight between the front door and the back door. Slow the chi down with a patterned rug on the floor, artwork on the walls, or even a round entry table.
  • Keep Your House Clear of Clutter.  An excessive amount of clutter stops us from having clarity of thought, and can weigh us down emotionally.  Make sure that you have the correct organizational systems in place for everything in your life: from paying bills, to recycling, to having a designated spot for your keys. You’ll feel lighter, less frazzled, and more efficient.
  • Keep the Path to the Front Door Clear.  The front door is very important in feng shui, as its the main portal through which energy enters your home.  Make sure the front door is clearly lit, well-marked, and the address visible.  On the inside, you want to make sure you’re not walking directly into a wall – install a mirror if needed.
  • Give Guests a Reason to Pause.  You want to give you guests a reason to linger in the common area once they enter your front door.  Slow down energy flowing into your home by adding a stair runner, or artwork that causes you to pause and reflect.
  • Balance the Five Elements.  The five elements—earth, wood, fire, water, and metal—can be present in your home either physically or symbolically.  Look closely at the literal and symbolic elements that are showing up in your home, as they can be a cause of imbalance in your emotional life. The idea is to strike a nice balance between all five.
  • Remove Negative Symbolism.  Evaluate what challenges you are facing in life, and try to identify whether they’re symbolically showing up in your space. Remove the symbols, and replace them with items you want to attract.
  • Maximize Natural Light.  It should come as no surprise that natural light can make us feel happier and more positive.  Be very mindful what the mirrors reflect – make sure they reflect more light, a serene view, or an expansive part of the room.

Here is link to original article at mydomaine.com by Gabrielle Savoie:
mydomaine.com/feng-shui-home-tips

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5 Ways to Make a Great 1st Impression

February 18, 2018 by Elegant Casas

5 Ways to Make a Great First Impression:

1. A Styled Entryway
2. An Uplifting Scent
3. A Lack of Clutter
4. White Paint
5. Thoughtful Touches

Here is full article:
https://www.mydomaine.com/staging-a-house

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6 Resolutions for Homeowners

January 14, 2018 by Elegant Casas

Here are 6 Resolutions for Homeowners:

(1)  Start an emergency fund

(2)  Take a closer look at your homeowner’s insurance

(3)  Get an energy efficiency audit

(4)  Consider a home warranty

(5)  Create a disaster kit with a home inventory

(6)  Make a plan to build equity

Full article can be found here:
https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/mortgages/new-years-resolutions-homeowners

Filed Under: Real Estate

Merry Christmas

December 24, 2017 by Elegant Casas

Merry Christmas - Elegant Casas

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2018 Forecast

December 1, 2017 by Elegant Casas

Prices in the Tampa Bay area are expected to increase by 6% in 2018.

Sales in the Tampa Bay area are expected to increase by 1.8% in 2018.

Full details available here:
https://www.tampabay.com/news/business/realestate/How-will-Tampa-Bay-home-prices-sales-fare-in-2018-_163070878

Filed Under: Real Estate

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