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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
The History of Feng Shui by NY Feng Shui consultant Laura Cerrano The History of Feng Shui, where did it originate? Feng Shui Dates back about 3,000-6,000 years ago and is said to originate from China.  But, lets look even further back and really break it down.  While at the Brooklyn Museum yesterday I had the pleasure of connecting with a museum employee who was very knowledgeable and Spiritually evolved.  All I can say, it was amazing.  It started off by him asking the basic questions of, "What is Feng Shui?, Why to people use it? and so on.  As we continued, our conversation became more about discussing the History of "Feng Shui." He said, you know every thing you have mentioned about Feng Shui and what you have on display to help explain it (Space clearing tools), all relates to mul...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
Staying green while moving isn’t easy.  In fact, moving expends a lot of energy.  Think about the massive amount of gas those big trucks go through, the toxic cleaning products people use on both their old and new Brooklyn homes and all those cardboard boxes that are overflowing our landfills. You might be thinking, “Hey, moving is stressful enough without having to worry about going green while moving.”  I understand.  But, if you’re conscientious about the earth, and want to go as green as you can while you move, here are a few suggestions for you: 1.      Have a yard sale.  Make money and reduce the amount of items you have to pack. 2.      Invest in bins.  Buy recycled plastic bins.  They’re sturdy, stack together well and can be reused for years in a multitude of ways. 3.      Reus...
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By Robert Nichols, Boston Real Estate Expert!
(Boston Trust Realty Group)
In doing research related to home sellers, it appears from all indications that Brooklyn NY has a very large group of motivated and knowledgeable sellers. I say this because there is a very high concentration of for sale by owner listings in Brooklyn. I would have to say that Brooklyn is actually the FSBO capital of the nation. Most of these sellers rely on Flat Fee or free FSBO sites that put your home on their site for free and charge you a fee to list in the local MLS or to syndicate your listing on other sites to get you additional exposure. While this strategy may save money on commissions, sellers are loosing out on valuable information that may get them an increased sales price with less time on the market, by choosing not to involve an agent in the process. Don't get me wrong, h...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
Some basements are dark and dingy, while others are bright and beautiful.  Whether you want to start enjoying the extra space your basement offers or you’re preparing to sell Brooklyn New York home, here are some options to make the most of your home’s basement.   1.      Think big.  You can transform your Brooklyn home’s basement into a below-ground level, higher-end living space.  You can create a family room, game room, children’s play area or guest bedroom.  This is the option to choose if you’re going to stay in the home for a while and need the extra space.  Do not choose this option if your goal is to increase the resale value of your home.  Most major basement renovations do not recoup the money spent on them because the square footage value is not as high in the basement as it ...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Wordless Wednesday: The most Comfortable Bathroom by NYC Feng Shui consultant Laura Cerrano Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Long Island New York and NYC had come across, from her own perspective, the most comfortable bathroom ever!  During a Feng Shui consultation in Brooklyn NY, her client Jackie, had a carpeted bathroom with lush curtains, a warm decor, and beautiful Artwork. Carpeted Bathroom in Brooklyn NY Excellent bathroom..so comfy! Usually carpet is not placed in the bathroom but, there are always exceptions to the rule. Everyone who has seen her bathroom falls in love and say it's their favorite room in the home...unheard of..until now.  Typical Bathrooms are never groomed with such care...but they should be.  According to Feng Shui, the Bathroom is related to your health and wealth...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
  Ideally, to make a room light and bright you want a lot of large windows that let in natural light. Unfortunately, most of us don’t have large windows in every room of our Brooklyn NY homes.  So, what do we do to brighten those dark rooms? Increase Natural Light If a room has one large window, make the most of this natural light by placing a mirror opposite that window.  The mirror will scatter and reflect the ambient daylight throughout the room. Add Artificial Light Another great way to lighten window-challenged rooms in your Brooklyn NY home is to add artificial ambient lighting.  Ambient lighting, whether natural or artificial, sets the tone and mood of each room. Here are several ways to add artificial ambient light to your rooms: ·        Recessed fixtures:  Recessed fixtures th...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
View RSS feed close [x]  If you watch television, read magazines or surf the net, you’ve probably seen ads for reverse mortgages.  Those ads don’t provide many details, so here are the basics you need to know about reverse mortgages. Are you eligible for a reverse mortgage on your Brooklyn NY real estate? To be eligible for a reverse mortgage, you must: Be at least 62 years old Own your home Live in the home and claim it as your primary residence When does the reverse mortgage loan become due? As the homeowner, you do not have to make any monthly payments on your reverse mortgage.  The loan becomes due when you: Permanently move out of your home Sell the home or fail to fulfill other conditions like the continued payment of property taxes, homeowner’s insurance and repair and maintenan...
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Living in Bensonhurst Brooklyn, New York     Living in picturesque Bensonhurst, New York is to have one foot in the past and one in the future. This family-oriented suburb is built around an infrastructure based on a rich history. Infused by waves of new residents and businesses, this multicultural neighborhood in Brooklyn offers a colorful and contemporary lifestyle.   Arthur W. Benson, the wealthy owner of Brooklyn Gas, bought the farmland that is now Bensonhurst between 1835 and 1850. The converted pastoral lands were then sold off and eventually annexed into the 30th Ward of Brooklyn in the 1890s. A middle class haven was born.   Immigrants flocked to Bensonhurst right away, recognizing a place with great potential, a place where they could settle down.   The strong Italian immigran...
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  Living in Bay Ridge Brooklyn New York Tucked in the Southwest corner of Brooklyn, this quiet and upscale Manhattan bedroom community of Bay Ridge encompasses both a comfortable commuter neighborhood as well as a family-oriented place to plant roots.     Life in Bay Ridge, New York offers a little bit of everything one could want in a home.   Distinctive and charming, Bay Ridge is a quiet suburb with an eclectic range of housing, which reflects its diverse residency. From apartment buildings to condominiums, single and multi-family homes and even the odd Victorian, Bay Ridge has been built from the roots up, by those seeking to settle. Many residents have been here for generations, making living in Bay Ridge a true community experience.     Founded by Dutch settlers in the early 1800s,...
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By Donna Paul, Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast)
BROOKLYN HOMES FOR SALE IN CANARSIE FOR $319,000: RENOVATED BEAUTIFUL ONE FAMILY, STUCCO/BRICK. THREE BEDROOMS. TWO FULL BATH,FINISHED BASEMENT,ITALIAN DESIGN  CABINETS WITH GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTERTOP, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES,HUGE BACKYARD,CLOSE TO TRANSPORTATION AND SHOPPING CENTERS, FULLY DETACHED.     IF YOUR INTERESTED JUST GIVE ME A CALL AT 516 343-0728 OR EMAIL ME AT DPAUL@KW.COM.  
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
  Considering selling a home 'by owner' has been a fairly consistent desire in the real estate market over the past few decades. Everyone wants to save a buck and some think they can save a lot of money by selling their homes by themselves.  But would you really save money by doing it yourself? To start off with it should be said that there are indeed people who can sell their homes for sale by owner (FSBO), and even save a few dollars doing it. Those are the people who have five important skills: 1.      They know how to market and advertise their real estate both online and offline without spending a fortune. 2.      They are excellent sales people. 3.      They know how to pre-qualify buyers to be sure they’re actually able to afford the home. 4.      They’re great at negotiating. 5....
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
Inspiration can be found all around by Brooklyn New York Feng Shui Consultant Laura Cerrano Speechless Sunday After my recent Feng Shui consultation in Brooklyn NY I decided to drive around in search of some inspiration.  To my surprise I found a mural inspired by one of my favorite Surrealist painters along with a very famous quote from another inspirational song writer. The location of these beautiful creations where home to a local public school.  What a perfect match :) Public School in Brooklyn New York Mural Miro inspired Mural in Brooklyn New York Painting on public school wall Do you know who the quote is from?   Feng Shui LI in New York *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that w...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
As a life time Brooklynite I have seen times change, but not always for the best.  Consider the change we’ve seen in attitudes toward Brooklyn real estate over the last few decades. Brooklyn Home Owners used to love their homes because they were their safe havens.  Many now only worry about whether or not their houses will appreciate enough in value to allow them to upgrade to McMansions or refinance to buy luxury vacations in Hawaii. What’s your stance on the Brooklyn real estate you own or wish to own some day?   Is it a house or a home to you?  There’s no right or wrong answer to this question, simply a varying point of view. It’s a house if you: Bought it because you want to build equity Value it most because of its monetary value Worry primarily about it because it might lose some...
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
  House flipping is still a profitable way to invest in Brooklyn Real Estate , if you know what you’re doing. I’m going to share one of the biggest mistakes prospective home flippers make and how to avoid it. Choosing the Wrong Brooklyn Real Estate to Flip Nothing will make your venture into the world of house flipping a bigger nightmare than a finished product that will not sell. To avoid this, learn all you can about what’s currently selling the fastest and for the most money in your Brooklyn real estate market. It doesn't mean you have to pick expensive homes in up-scale neighborhoods.  In fact, those may be the worst Brooklyn properties to try to flip, depending on your market.  Typically, there are houses you can flip for profit in every price range. Choosing the Right Brooklyn Pro...
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This is a QR Code. Can You Read This ? Today I have been reading about the next app that is being used around town QR codes. As you know I am a Brooklyn real estate agent that like to stay ahead of the curve. I have a question to ask ! Are QR TAGS HERE TO STAY?  Do we like them for real estate marketing ? Good? Not Good ?I am very interested in your input, please leave a comment as well as your suggestions on how do you use them and how woulld like to see them used?Thank You.Charles D'Alessandrolicensed associate real estate brokerFillmore Real Estate
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By Charles D'Alessandro
(Fillmore Real Estate)
  If you’re hoping to sell your Brooklyn real estate in 2011, make some New Year’s resolutions to help the process along.   Resolve to: 1.      Interview and get a comparative marketing analysis (CMA) from at least three agents from three different Brooklyn real estate agencies.  Each agent has a different opinion about the value of your home and how to best market your home.  Learn from each agent and then sign a contract with the agent you decide to hire.   2.      Research the number of foreclosures and short sales in your neighborhood.  To sell your home, find out how many foreclosures and short sales you’re competing against.  This impacts the value of your property as well as the length of time it takes you to sell.  Your Brooklyn real estate agent can help you with this research....
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By Donna Paul, Long Island Home Specialist,All About Real Estate
(Keller Williams Realty Gold Coast)
Are you interested in a DEAL, What about taking a look at the REO's (REAL ESTATE OWN) another word for Bank Owned Properties located in Brooklyn, New York. Although, most of the homes needs work on them, you may still find a great deal among them. There are 16 homes that are available in Brookyn, New York. The lowest price is $169,900, the highest price is $659,000 and the Average price is $ 358,825. Address                             Style                            Bedrooms                Bath               Price Corna                               2 Story                               4                            2              $139,000 Corna                               Colonial                             3                            1.5           $ 144,900 Greene Ave            ...
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By Laura Cerrano, Certified Feng Shui Expert, Speaker & Researcher
(Feng Shui Manhattan Long Island)
31 Days of December Challenge: Day 15-17 by Brooklyn New York Feng Shui consultant Day 15 Follow up with potential client to Feng Shui a Brooklyn Based Business before the New Year of 2011. Day 16 Attended a Ceremony to Support fellow students of Kung Fu class moving up in ranks and to give thanks to Crayton's Looang Foo Pai Kung Fu Tai Chi Academy for providing the Lion Dancers for the Viana Hotel and Spa Grand opening in Westbury NY.  I will be writing a Localism Post about the Academy :) Day 17 Sent out Holiday Cards to family, friends and clients..Season Greetings to all and a Happy New Year :) 31 Days of December Challenge. Days: 1-7 31 Days of December Challenge  Days: 8-12 31 Days of December Challenge Days: 13-14 Feng Shui Long Island *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng...
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