Monday, October 12, 2009

How do I search for an Auspicious house using feng shui?

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Not all homes are created equal in Feng Shui. Your house is directly affected by its location as well as the surrounding homes, water, roads, fields, cemetaries, etc. So what should you look for when searching for a home that you hope will provide you with years of good fortune?



1. Read my last article on Feng Shui to be sure that you find a home that sits in your wealth direction. You definitely don't want to move into a home that sits in your total loss direction! I've experienced this in the past and the results can be devastating (break ups, financial loss, etc). You may also reflect on your life and recall a time when a certain house you lived in was disastrous to your well being...in other words, everything went wrong while you lived there??



2. In general, water surrounding a home can be auspicious (but not always, depending on where the water is located). Typically, water in front of a home is better than water behind the home however this is very complicated so be sure to look into this further. For example, you never want water to the right of the door (inside the home looking out) as this creates infidelity from the male figure in the home and often leads to divorce or separation. I sold a home recently where there was a bird bath to the right of the home while exiting the house. I told my clients during the final walk thru to remove it after closing and I told them my suspicions. Sure enough, we learned at the closing that the couple was getting a divorce. My clients learned that day that not only can I get them the house they want...but I can ensure them how to remain happy together in it!



3. Make sure to scan the property to look for neighboring properties...are they in good condition? Do they have roof lines or edges/corners of building aimed at your home? If so, this is not good as they are considered to be "poison arrows" and can bring trouble to members of your home. Also make sure that your house doesn't sit at the end of a road directly (with road ending at house...like a dead end).



4. It is not a good idea to buy a home that is lower than the ground (or sitting lower than the road). Typically, you want your home to be on a hill overlooking other properties and roads.



5. Open fields are auspicious next to your home. And mountains located in a certain position (similar to water, this needs to be looked into further for accuracy...compass readings are crucial for this).



6. Finally, the number of your home is important. For this, I suggest you look into numerology. But basically, because we are in period 8 (until 2024), any house numbers that add up to the number 8 is considered VERY Auspicious. For example, if your house number is 26, this is an auspicious home because 2+6=8.



As always, I am happy to help you. Feel free to email me at mbedard@hickokandboardman.com if you have questions about your house or want to learn what homes for sale out there right now I consider to be AUSPICIOUS!

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Will the first time home buyer tax credit be extended? Watch video for update

The word it out, we are continuing to push for an extension of the first time home buyer tax credit for another year. According to the statistics, 1.4 million people have already taken advantage of it. 375,000 would have not bought without it!

Our principal broker, Leslee MacKenzie at Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty states that in our company alone, over half of the purchasers this year were first time home buyers. There is enough evidence out there to suggest that it is working...will it be enough to convince the need for an extension?
For more info, watch this video

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Are you living/buying the best feng shui house for you?

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Did you know that everybody has a specific house that will increase their wealth, health, romantic relationships, and personal development?


Did you know that some houses will actually HURT or HARM (according to Feng Shui) your wealth, health, romantic relationships, and personal development?


Do you know which house is right for you and are you living in it right now??


Are you curious to find out?


First, do you know your KUA number? This is different for everybody. To find yours, go to KUA number.


Second, now that you know your "best" and "worst" directions, you also know if you are an East or a West group person from these charts.


Third, based on your directions, please read http://tinyurl.com/yl8b3wk to determine if your house should sit in the West, East, etc.


Now go get your compass and if you learn that your house sits in the wrong direction based on your personal KUA number, you can either change the placement of your furniture (which will help some...) OR, you can call your favorite realtor and find the house that is right for you and start living to your fullest potential!!


Confused? Have questions? It is overwhelming so don't be discouraged. If you don't "get it" or understand...send me an email and I'll be happy to help you! mbedard@hickokandboardman.com

Friday, September 11, 2009

New Technology to sell and buy homes at CBHB!



Have you ever walked or drove by a home with a for sale sign in front of it and wondered what the price was or how many bedrooms it has?

Well, thanks to Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty, we will now be offering sellers the ability to have a sign rider attached to their for sale sign where the public can simply text a short message to a specific number and they will automatically receive a text with the home's information! How is that for service!?

If you want to try it from your phone now, send a text to 88000

In the message type, CBHB1 and press send!

If you do this over the weekend, it will text you a list of open houses!! Remember, if you see a sign rider in front of a house and you want to know the details, press the number on the sign rider and then start packing!!!

Oh, and in case you haven't heard this before, it is just ANOTHER REASON why to list with Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty!

Feel free to contact me with questions or to list your home now!!

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