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Home Buying Checklist for Good Feng Shui

When the real estate market was hot, it was difficult to even get an offer in on a home, let alone be picky enough to win a bidding war for a home with good Feng Shui. With interest rates and home inventory on the rise, it’s no longer a great time to sell a home. But that’s a good thing if you’re looking to buy a home with great Feng Shui.

When I work with home builders, I advise against site plans that include cul-de-sacs, T-intersections, overhead power lines, and other Feng Shui no-no’s, especially in Feng Shui aware areas. If home builders don’t take my advice, they are often forced to significantly reduce pricing to unload their homes with bad Feng Shui. But there are several homes already on the market and we need to know which ones have good Feng Shui and which ones have bad Feng Shui.

If you’re not a believer in Feng Shui, that’s fine. Please note, however, that most of the Feng Shui suggestions I provide also have more modern and practical reasoning. Besides, if you ever intend to eventually sell a home with good Feng Shui, it’s likely to sell faster and for more money than homes with bad Feng Shui. You like money, don’t you?

The following checklist will help if you’re looking to buy or build a home and you don’t want to compromise on harmony and balance. However, this is not meant to be an exhaustive list of all that is good or bad in Feng Shui. Avoiding homes that don’t keep with the checklist below is your best option because such home issues are difficult to remedy. If I didn’t list an issue, that probably means it is relatively easy to cure later during an individualized Feng Shui consultation. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Home Location

No Corner Lot: While a corner lot home may come with a little extra land, they also provide bad Feng Shui. An overwhelming amount of energy inundates corner lot homes, so they should be avoided at all costs. From a practical sense, corner lot homes also have more disturbances like car and foot traffic. More info…

No T-Intersection: Overwhelming energy is also an issue for homes at a T-intersection, especially those at the top of the T. You’ll notice also that such homes often have concrete blocks along their sidewalks because sometimes cars end up mistakenly driving right into the house. Avoid homes at a T-intersection. More info…

While any home on a cul-de-sac is bad Feng Shui, the homes in the red area get the fastest moving negative Chi.

No Cul-de-sac: The idea of neighborhood kids playing street hockey at the cul-de-sac can be an enticing reason to buy a home on one. But if you want to avoid potential money and health issues, I will also suggest you avoid buying a home on a cul-de-sac. On a cul-de-sac, energy sweeps through like a vortex while headlights from cars turning in front of the home cause a frequent disturbance. More info…

No EMF Radiation: If you’ve read my blog post on electromagnetic fields (EMF), you’ll know that we should probably avoid sources of electrical energy. Anecdotally, I have found that they disturb sleep. The jury is still out on several studies that may prove more harmful effects of EMF. Have you ever stood under major power lines and heard zapping or humming sounds that they emit? Yeah, I would just completely avoid homes near, and especially under, major power lines, cell towers, and other objects that radiate significant electromagnet fields that you can measure at the house. More info…

No Cliffs: You should not have a home at the top of a cliff, whether it is at the front or back of your home. While the view might be amazing, you just won’t get the positive energy you need. It would be better to have a home that backs up to a hill that is higher than your home, as this helps capture the flow of any energy headed your way. Just make sure there aren’t any loose rocks up there!

No Large Bodies of Water: Avoid large bodies of water behind your home as this will douse the Fame & Reputation Area of the home. Having a view of the lake or ocean in front of your home, however, is just fine because it supports your Career Area. Just don’t be right along the shoreline because that energy can be overwhelming.

Not Below Street Level: The vertical location of the base of the home compared to the street level is rather important in Feng Shui. The best scenario is if the bottom of the home is a little higher than the street level. We want to avoid homes that are lower than the street level because career opportunities will pass over you and because those homes are more prone to flooding.

Front Door Visible From Street: The front door should be clearly visible from the street so that positive energy can flow to your home. Objects like large trees would block visibility from the street and would therefore block energy coming into your home. If there is a small tree, see if there are any rules that would prevent you from moving it. More info…

Front Door Doesn’t Face Neighbors’ Doors: To avoid confrontations with your neighbors, make sure that your front door does not directly face any of your neighbors’ doors.

Home Shape Aligns with Bagua

Rectangular Shape: I only suggest homes that have a top-down view of the home that is generally rectangular in shape so that it can match with the Feng Shui Bagua. Otherwise, I would avoid purchasing it. More info…

Front Door Location: Make sure that the front door is aligned with the outside edge of the rectangular outline of the home. Avoid homes where the front door is recessed in much. Any parts of the home hanging out beyond the door will be outside of your Bagua.

No Missing Sections: If there is a significant section of the rectangle missing (L-shape or C-shape, for instance), you are likely missing an important section of the home’s Bagua, like your Prosperity & Wealth Corner or your Love & Relationships Corner.

No Protrusions: If a section of the home is protruding out (other than just the garage), that area will be outside of your Bagua. Anyone in that space would feel left out and any designated functions in those spaces, such as a home office, may be ineffective.

No Open-Air Courtyards: If you have an open-air courtyard in the middle of your home, you are likely missing an important section of the home’s Bagua for your Health Area.

Inside the Home

No Front & Back Door Alignment: Try to avoid homes where the front door directly lines up with the back door in your sightline because your energy will just flow right out the back. More info…

Front Door Energy Flow: If you don’t want your energy to go down the drain, you do not want to see a bathroom or the kitchen when you open your front door. When you open your door to walk in the home, you should not immediately face stairs, another door, or a wall because you want energy to flow more freely through the downstairs areas.

Bedrooms in Back: In general, all bedrooms should be in the back part of the house. This is especially important for small children in your family. If you want calm, rested children, having them see the street from their bedrooms might be counterproductive. More info…

No Spiral or Grand Staircases: Consider a spiral staircase to be like a corkscrew, harmfully digging into a particular section of the Bagua in the home or office. Because of their often-circular nature, any energy that flows up the left side of a grand staircase just goes right back down the right staircase, completely bypassing much of the second floor of the home. More info…

Next Steps

Make an Offer: Timing is sometimes of the essence when making an offer on a house, but that doesn’t mean you should rush through a purchase without doing your due diligence. Make an offer with an inspection contingency, during which time you can make sure that the house is perfect as a home. More info…

Schedule a Feng Shui Review: Contact me to schedule a review before removing contingencies. This way, we can confirm that there aren’t any other major issues to be concerned with before you commit to the purchase. More info…

The information here is rather thorough. When you’re shopping for a home, here is a printable PDF version of this checklist.

Through my inexpensive Feng Shui Real Estate Review, I have helped thousands of people analyze homes they are looking to potentially buy to make sure they are getting a house with great Feng Shui. I also provide more thorough Feng Shui consultations for recently purchased homes without requiring investment in a bunch of silly trinkets. I can do the same for you with a Feng Shui Video Consultation.

What to Know About Asian Homebuyers

From NewHomeSource Professional

When working with Asian homebuyers, belief systems like Feng Shui and Vastu could affect the way they invest in new homes.

When working with Asian homebuyers, belief systems like Feng Shui and Vastu could affect the way they invest in new homes.

In major population hubs like New York City, San Francisco and Los Angeles, this trend is especially apparent as these investors indicate an outbound capital flow from their home countries by investing in American industries like agriculture, technology and, of course, real estate.

In fact, Forbes reports that Chinese nationals have become the largest foreign buyers of American homes. In this industry, home purchases by China’s new wealthy class have grown to a staggering $93 billion in value, with $29 billion coming in 2015 alone.

So, with evidence pointing to this surge in Asian national buyers, you may be thinking: “How can I help this type of client find a new home that suits their needs?”

While Asia is a giant continent with numerous countries with their own cultural beliefs, there may be a few considerations you’ll want to have in mind when assisting Asian homebuyers.

Take the Time to Understand Their Customs

Many homebuyers coming from Asian countries have customs and belief systems that directly affect the homes they can buy — from the direction the home is facing to the history of the land it is built upon.

Two common belief systems to keep in mind with some Asian buyers are Feng Shui and Vastu, which have certain rules regarding a home’s architecture and energy flow.

“Realtors dealing with newly built homes should know the site layouts and designs,” says Jessie Kim, a Feng Shui consultant in Southern California who often works with homebuilders and investors on catering to this Chinese philosophy. “What is going to be built around the properties, home addresses and what types of landscaping plans and materials will be used around the homes are important things to consider.”

With Feng Shui, some common things to avoid are “T” intersections, cul-de-sacs, corner lots, a front door facing the back door or window, stairs and bathrooms facing the front door, kitchens and bathrooms facing or back-to-back to each other and bathrooms directly above the kitchen. You’ll also want to focus on showing homes with a front door that faces south or southeast.

“There are ways to remedy most of these issues, but the less Feng Shui remedies you have to do to the house, the better the home is,” says Kim.

And with Vastu, a Hindu architecture system, the direction of the front door is also very important, as well as having a dedicated space for spiritual statues.

“Just like with Feng Shui, there are different layers that the buyers will be considering, so it’s important to ask the what their Vastu needs and wants are, besides just asking for the number of bedrooms and bathrooms they want in their home,” advises Kim.

A simple question-and-answer session with your clients can help bring to light any of these cultural beliefs and requirements so you can find a home that suits them perfectly.

“Just try to learn about their custom,” adds Kim. “Simple things like taking off your shoes when entering their home will make the homeowners feel comfortable that you are understanding of their culture.”

Discover Their Reason for Buying

The next tip is a simple one: Just find out why they are buying.

“You have to think about what their reasoning is,” says Joan Brothers, president of Manhattan Boutique Real Estate in New York. “And there’s a lot of different reasons why people are coming from Asia to the United States and buying real estate as assets, whether they’re using it for their residential property or as an investment.”

With Chinese investors specifically, there are different levels of buyers. For years, wealthy buyers have been looking to foreign countries to invest their money and now the middle class have been increasingly doing the same thing.

“The main thing will be to send their children to school out of their country,” says Kim. “So by investing in a home in the U.S., they are able to set up residence and when their children are older, they are able to go to school in the U.S. without having to be an international student.”

Having insight to what they want in a new home, whether it be for a residence for their family or just as an investment asset, can better enable you to find a property that fits their needs.

“And diversifying assets is a really good thing to do,” adds Brothers. “It’s either family or business, personal use or for investment.”

Family-Friendly Values

And if you discover that they are looking for a home to set up residence, the next thing to consider is their family values.

“These types of buyers are looking for a home that they can ‘share’ with their family,” says Kim. “Maybe not full time, but they are always aware of possibilities of their families coming to visit and staying with them for extended periods of time.”

So, it may be important to find them a home with an extra bedroom on the ground level or options for multigenerational living. Close proximity to parks, shopping and schools with good ratings would be another major plus, adds Kim.

It’s also wise to make sure you keep everyone involved in the process feeling just that — that they are involved.

“Buying a home is mostly a family decision,” says Sylvia Yang, a sales representative for Brookfield Residential in Azusa, Calif. “Parents and grandparents will often gift the down payment and they need to confirm they like the location and floor plan as well.”

Tying it all together, it really comes down to genuine and personal conversation and asking questions.

“If you can make simple conversation and are interested in the client’s culture, you can create trust and a long-term relationship with them,” says Brothers.

Drew Knight is the Digital Content Associate for Builders Digital Experience (BDX). You can find him online at LinkedIn.

Jessie Kim is a 3rd-generation certified Feng Shui consultant and experienced real estate investor that frequently works with home builders.  You can find her online at www.msfengshui.com.

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Create Living Energy to Attract Homebuyers Using Feng Shui

Here is an article I wrote in the Nov/Dec 2015 edition of Green Homebuilder Magazine


Feng Shui is simpler than you think. The application of Feng Shui in a model home can help increase sales, even in non-Asian communities because it subconsciously gives prospective homebuyers a feeling of harmony and balance.

Living Feng Shui Energy

Have you ever walked into someone’s home and immediately felt so comfortable that you didn’t want to leave? Perhaps you stayed until late in the evening soaking in the ambiance and energy of the home and its residents. Simply put, that is the experience of good Feng Shui. Now, imagine if all of your model homes could create the same feeling—a feeling where prospective buyers want to move in right away.

We know that people buy out of emotion, not out of logic. It is our goal when building and marketing homes to drive the positive emotional triggers in prospective buyers. While everything may look good on paper, we ultimately want them to fall in love with the home they tour. People naturally feel harmonious and safe in a home when they subconsciously sense the right balance of cleanliness and living energy.

When I work with homebuilders, I try to emphasize the living energy of a home. Living energy gives you the impression that people actually live in the home. They care for it and it cares for them, so to speak. This living energy helps people feel recharged. In a model home, however, it can be difficult to achieve living energy since nobody actually lives there; this is where Feng Shui can be a good complement.

So how do we achieve Feng Shui’s living energy through interior design and staging? How do we ensure that a model home doesn’t feel stagnant and cold? Since we don’t have anybody living in model homes, we need to create a feeling of life—flowing and growing energy through the furnishings, features, lights, plants, and artwork we select.

Many of the model homes that I walk through can be quite frigid and unwelcoming. I have seen themes concentrated on dried flowers and twigs, sharp metal edges in furnishings and artwork, and even dead animals with heads mounted on the walls. These themes seem cold and unwelcoming, don’t they?

Now imagine the uplifting energy of a model home with a calm water feature as you enter the front door, a pot of aromatic fresh flowers in the hallway, the smell of fresh-baked cookies in the kitchen, and a soft couch with a crackling fireplace in the background.

Avoid textures that are rigid, rough, and particularly those that appear lackluster. Stay away from driftwood textures and keep cold metal objects dominating the model home. Instead, use soft patterns such as soft textures on walls, furniture, blankets, towels, and flooring that allow people to lower their guard and sink into the comfort of the home.

The master bedroom should tempt prospective buyers to curl up into the bed. Though a little counter-intuitive, avoid mirrors and ceiling fans in your model bedrooms. While mirrors may give an impression of more space, they can give a feeling of anxiousness as opposed to harmony and security. Likewise, ceiling fans may make logical sense in that they can reduce utility bills, but they subconsciously make people nervous that the ceiling fan will fall on them while they sleep.

Bathrooms are generally the most difficult areas to Feng Shui. They figuratively drain away uplifting energy. Bathrooms should be bright and colorful to create something that could feel like a fun space. To add to that feeling, try some fresh flowers and a small crystal chandelier.

As we know, the kitchen is the area where many women fall in love with a model home. While most of her needs should be addressed in the home design stage, interior design is where we make her feel like she can provide nourishment to her family. The kitchen should be bright and clean with a bowl full of (real) fresh fruit to provide positive energy.

Don’t forget about the kids. Create an interior design that engages children. Use features in the bonus room like a working foosball or small air hockey table that allows them to play and have some fun. Who can resist smiling when a child laughs with enthusiasm? Focus on creating a sustainable and harmonious energy within a model home with soft features that stay active even when nobody lives there. These small things give so much energy back in the home that a prospective buyer will feel welcomed—as though it was designed just for them.

Jessie Kim (Ms. Feng Shui) is a 3rd generation Feng Shui consultant who primarily works withhomebuilders. She can be reached at [email protected] or at www.MsFengShui.com.

Green Homebuilder, Nov/Dec 2015, Page 82

Originally posted at: http://greenhomebuildermag.com/2015/12/22/create-living-energy-to-attract-homebuyers-using-feng-shui/

How to Sell Homes Faster with Feng Shui

As Asian-American populations continue to rise and accumulate wealth, Realtors and home builders are continually looking for ways to cater to the real estate needs of these buyers.

Feng Shui Asian Family Buys Home

According to a recent Better Homes & Gardens survey, Feng Shui plays a role in home selection for a staggering 86% of Chinese-Americans.  Moreover, 79% are willing to invest more for homes that apply Feng Shui principles.

Though my primary clientele is home builders, I have had a substantial increase in the number of agents and sellers contacting me to help prepare their listings for sale with Feng Shui in mind. One of my clients, in fact, told NPR that adding Feng Shui to her home attracted an offer from a Chinese couple for almost $100,000 more than her previous best offer.

Here are three basic Feng Shui tips to help get a fast sale and maximize your sales price.

Eliminate the Clutter

Feng Shui Clutter

Clutter prevents Qi energy from flowing smoothly through a property. A home with naturally-flowing Qi brings harmony and balance to anyone stepping into the space. According to the Better Homes & Gardens survey, 64% of respondents are looking for organized and clutter-free space.

Everything should be well-organized and there should be relatively few trinkets. Even closets, shoe racks and garages should be cleared. If necessary, rent a storage unit to temporarily store items while the home goes through the viewing process.

Re-Arrange the Bedroom

Bed Feng Shui -Good

72% of Chinese-Americans look for important Feng Shui aspects in the bedroom. This makes sense, because this is where one re-energizes for the next day.

The first thing to do is make sure that the bed is not aligned with the door. Additionally, ensure that there are either no mirrors in the bedroom or that they are at least pointed away from the bed.

Choose Good Dates for Showings

Feng Shui buyers often consult with me to pick auspicious dates and times for their special occasions, such as opening a business, getting married or moving into a new home.

Chinese Birth Date Numerology Analysis

Realtors and homeowners also make use of this principle to set good dates and times for their showings, boosting their chances of closing a deal during a showing.

Next Steps

Whether you believe in Feng Shui or not, a growing percentage of buyers find it incredibly important to the home buying process.

There is much more to Feng Shui than these three simple tips.  Visit my blog to get some additional Feng Shui information.  If you are a serious seller, however, you need to hire a Feng Shui expert to identify and help cure dangerous elements to your property without making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded inside.

If you are a Realtor or are looking to prepare your home for sale, contact me today.  As your 3rd generation real estate Feng Shui expert, I will help you get your home ready for a faster sale!

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Feng Shui Used by 86% of Chinese-American Buyers

Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate and AREAA Survey Finds Feng Shui Plays Role in Home Selection for 86% of Chinese-Americans; 79% Willing to Invest More for Homes that Apply Feng Shui Principles

MADISON, N.J. and CARLSBAD, Calif. (August 11, 2015) – Better Homes and Gardens® Real Estate and the Asian Real Estate Association of America (AREAA) today released findings from a national survey of Chinese-Americans that reveal the impact of the ancient design philosophy, Feng Shui, on this population’s home buying mindset and preferences. While Chinese aesthetic and cultural traditions have long fascinated the Western world, this study sheds light on its influence in the U.S., as Chinese-Americans and international Chinese buyers represent an increasingly powerful force in the nation’s housing market.

Feng Shui Asian Family Buys Home

The majority (76%) of Chinese-Americans surveyed are familiar with the principles of Feng Shui, which are considered to dictate spatial arrangement and building design to produce a harmonious flow of energy. Furthermore, over half of those who are familiar follow the practice in their daily lives. The prevalence of this unique art extends to home buying; 81 percent of those Chinese-Americans surveyed who are also homeowners indicated that Feng Shui factored into their most recent home purchase. This segment of the population is particular about adhering to Feng Shui in the home and they’re also discerning about the real estate professionals they work with during the process. More than a third (36%) would avoid an agent if they had no knowledge of Feng Shui principles.

“It’s critical for real estate professionals to understand all consumer drivers within the home search,” said Sherry Chris, president and CEO, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate LLC. “For this population, Feng Shui applications are as essential as other traditional characteristics of a home.”

A staggering 86 percent of all respondents stated Feng Shui will play a role in a future home buying decision and 79 percent are willing to invest more for a home that incorporates its principles. As such, Feng Shui often carries a large premium, with respondents willing to pay an average of 16 percent more. On the flip side, for sellers, incorporating Feng Shui into the foundation of a home may also affect its future on the market, as 90 percent of Chinese-Americans believe implementing its principles increases a home’s resale value.

Real Estate Feng Shui for Sellers

“As the Asian American community’s influence in the real estate market continues to grow, Feng Shui principles are gaining much needed attention and have already influenced real estate developers and interior designers alike,” said Carmen Chong, 2015 AREAA National Chairwoman. “This research proves there is a significant financial incentive for investors and sellers to consider the application of Feng Shui in their properties. For an agent, understanding these principles can dramatically improve the opportunity for success within the Chinese-American market. We are thankful to have worked with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate in producing this new research, and look forward to raising needed awareness about the importance of Feng Shui in a living environment.”

While any home on a cul-de-sac is bad Feng Shui, the homes in the red area get the fastest moving negative Chi.

While any home on a cul-de-sac is bad Feng Shui, the homes in the red area get the fastest moving negative Chi.

There are many elements of Feng Shui that range from design to the location of the home. When undergoing the home buying process, 75 percent of surveyed Chinese-Americans indicated they had at least one deal-breaker that goes against Feng Shui principles that would prevent them from purchasing a home. These include: the home being located at the end of a dead end street (31%), the home’s back stairs directly facing the front door (29%), the home having a sloped backyard (29%) and the home’s front and back doors being aligned with each other (24%).

Accordingly, when asked to rank the Feng Shui principles most important in a home buying decision, 71 percent of Chinese-Americans indicated the cardinal direction the home is facing in their top three choices, followed by the location of the home on the street and the location of the stairs.

ADDITIONAL FINDINGS:

A Family Tradition: Many Feng Shui principles that still hold close to home today have been passed down through generations. Nearly half of Chinese-American respondents (49%) are more likely than their parents to take Feng Shui into account when deciding on a home, including 69 percent of those who practice Feng Shui. That said, 85 percent would bring along a family member other than a significant other when house shopping.

Home is Where There’s Feng Shui: A home’s amenities and the surrounding neighborhood are important when looking to buy, but as findings show, many prioritize Feng Shui. In fact, 41 percent of Chinese-Americans think it is important when looking for a home. Two-thirds of those who practice Feng Shui (66%) feel the same – making it the second most important consideration among that group, only behind neighborhood safety.

Elements of Design: 87 percent of Chinese-Americans have essential Feng Shui elements they desire for their kitchen, including it being organized and free of clutter (64%), its colors complementing each other (32%) and the kitchen stove not being directly below the master bedroom (29%).

Bed Feng Shui -Good

The careful arrangement of space and design continues in the bedroom, where 72 percent of Chinese-Americans have essential elements incorporated. These include avoiding the bed directly facing the door (41%), mirrors being placed away from the bed (34%) and the ceiling having a consistent height with no slopes (25%).

62 percent of survey respondents apply spatial fundamentals to the design of their bathroom. These include the bathroom being located away from the home’s center (28%), the toilet being located in a separate space (24%) and having a full-length mirror (23%).

http://www.bhgrealestate.com/feng-shui-a-driver-of-home-selection-and-investment-for-chinese-americans/

Next Steps

Take a listen to a recent NPR story where one of my clients said that adding Feng Shui to her home helped her close on a deal with a Chinese couple worth almost $100,000 more than her previous best offer.

If you are looking to prepare your home for sale or are looking to buy a property and need an expert in Feng Shui, contact me today.

Corner Lot Feng Shui and Cures

Just as nobody puts Baby in a corner, nobody puts Feng Shui in a corner (lot home, that is).

Feng Shui of Corner Lot Homes

Though it is best not to get yourself in a corner lot house situation, I do offer cures to make the most of your situation if you already live in a corner lot home.

Basic Feng Shui Advice

Simply: Great for businesses, bad for homes.

As I noted about cul-de-sac homes and T-intersection properties previously, my first advice to someone considering a corner lot home is to stay away.

As with cul-de-sac homes, home builders were once able to charge a premium for corner lots. In areas with more buyers knowledgable of Feng Shui, however, they now often find that corner lot homes are the last to go.

Moreover, you might notice that a common theme for foreclosure listings are homes on a corner lot, cul-de-sac or at a T-intersection.

With much in Feng Shui, including corner lots, the issues are really just common sense rather than just energy flow.

Pros & Cons

Not that corner lots are completely bad. Let’s look at the pros and cons of a corner lot.

Bad Feng Shui of Corner Lots Crash

Advantages:

  • More yard space
  • Half as many neighbors
  • Corner lot businesses are easier to find
  • Highly visible decorations or signage
  • Emergency services may respond faster

Disadvantages:

  • More sidewalk or fencing to maintain
  • Noisier traffic & pedestrians
  • More headlights point at windows
  • Pedestrians taking shortcuts through yard
  • Cars turn around in your driveway
  • Yard more likely to be used by dogs
  • Exposure to car crashes

In addition to the above, Feng Shui suggests that corner lots offer the following disadvantages:

Bad Feng Shui Corner Lots

  • Energy gets stuck coming around corners
  • Energy erodes at the property, causing long-term health and financial issues
  • Poison arrow created by diagonally opposite property
  • Poison arrows from the car headlights pointing at the home

Feng Shui Cures

What if you already live in a corner lot home?

Resolving the Feng Shui issues is very similar with the resolutions offered for a cul-de-sac home. You will want to ensure that the Feng Shui energy called Chi (or “Qi”) doesn’t get stuck and that you slowly navigate it to your home’s front door.

Start by slowing the crossing energy coming at your home. Utilize landscaping like tall shrubs, walls, fences or even sturdy posts near your front curb (this also helps prevent unsuspecting car drivers from ending up in your living room).

Feng Shui Landscaping for Corner Lots -Trees

Now, add some water and wind features between your curbside landscaping and the doorway. Try utilizing a pond, pool, water fountain or birdbath. Any calm flowing water feature will do. You could also add windmills or other moving garden elements. Adding elements such as these helps slow down and refresh your incoming Chi.

Next, create a pathway that winds from the curb to your front door such that it navigates its way through the landscaping effects at the curb and through your garden features to your front door.

Feng Shui Landscaping for Corner Lots -Fountain

Make sure that the lighting at your front door is uplifting and bright.

As I suggest as a quick cure with T-intersection homes, use a convex Bagua mirror at your doorway to bounce away the effects of those poison arrows pointing at your home. It doesn’t need to be visible from outside.

Next Steps

You deserve to live a life of abundant wealth and health. Make sure that your home is providing for you.

Remember that the Feng Shui of corner lot homes can be very problematic.

Don’t ignore them!

If these cures don’t work for you, there may be other Feng Shui factors involved with the interior of your particular house.  Take necessary steps because you deserve to live a life of harmony and balance.  Start by reviewing the Feng Shui Bagua of your home.

If you run into any problems along the way or are looking for some professional guidance, contact me. I pride myself in adding harmony and balance while not making it look like a Chinese restaurant exploded in your home. You can get a consultation in-person or virtually via video chat.

I am a 3rd generation Feng Shui expert and have helped thousands of people add harmony and balance to their homes and offices the Feng Shui way. As your consultant, you will be able to get one-on-one advice for how to attract positive energy and improve your life with Feng Shui. I offer in-home and virtual services. Contact me today!

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