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In uncertain times such as these, many families find themselves frazzled by the stresses and pressures of everyday life. The one place where people should feel most at peace is in their home.
Home is where we retreat to after the days work to rest and recharge. But for many people, the home is less of a safe-haven and more of a mess, and that’s where Feng Shui can help.
Feng Shui is an ancient Asian art that began in China with the Tang Dynasty and dates back at least 3000 years. The basic principles are intended to help people live more balanced and harmonious lives.
In fact, many famous folks like Donald Trump, Oprah Winfrey and Steven Spielberg actively practice Feng Shui in their homes and offices.
Feng Shui focuses on a balance between the Yin and Yang, which are masculine and feminine energy, and the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water and wood. It can get a bit complicated since there are about nine schools of Feng Shui all of which offer different interpretations of the art. Basically it’s an intuitive art, so as you’re remodeling or redecorating really listen to your instincts as to what feels natural and comfortable to you.
The front door of the home is considered the “Mouth of the Chi.” Chi is positive energy; keep that in mind as you choose your paint color or plant choices. Because this is the first place you and others will walk through to enter the home it’s very important to give off a welcoming and calm air.
The living room is another important area because that’s where families spend so much of their time. In this room it’s all about promoting an easy flow of positive energy. First, de-clutter the room; when things are neat and tidy it’s easier to feel at ease in the space. As far as furniture goes, less is more in Feng Shui. Arrange what is needed in a comfortable layout, preferably in a circular pattern rather than having most of the furniture against a wall or corner.
Mirrors are great to incorporate in the living room as they tend to give the illusion of more space. But when you are hanging mirrors be aware of what that mirror will be reflecting. It should be something beautiful like a plant, or a piece of art hanging across the room. As far as lighting, brighten it up. Make sure that the light is even throughout and there are no dark corners.
The kitchen isn’t just the room where everybody ends up at parties and gatherings; it’s also considered the heart of the home because that’s where food is prepared which helps sustain life. According to Feng Shui principles, the kitchen should be light and bright with full spectrum bulbs. White is a preferable color to use in paint and décor as it stands for purity. Just like every other place in the home, Feng Shui dictates the kitchen to always be kept clean and tidy, free from clutter. And all appliances should be in good working order.
In Feng Shui the bathroom represents cleanliness, comfort and convenience. Earth color tones are ideal to use in this space to compliment the element of water which is already present. Although in traditional Feng Shui the bathroom doesn’t hold great significance, it’s still important to create a clean, inviting space you can unwind in. Incorporating luxurious items like scented candles and fluffy towels can help to create a tranquil setting.
The bedroom is one of the most personal and private places in the home and therefore requires careful attention. To create a balanced and relaxed environment in your bedroom try painting it a pastel shade, put dimmers on the lights so that you can adjust the mood, and take out the TV. To achieve a restful nights sleep invest in a good mattress, use high-quality natural fiber sheets and balance the bed with nightstands on either side.
These simple suggestions just brush the surface of true Feng Shui design elements. But with just a few changes here and there you just might enhance your family’s Chi.
Written by Tara Darby
The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels in Geneva, Illinois is pleased to announce our 2008 Holiday Photo Contest.
Submit a photo of your home decked out for the holidays and you could win $100! Be it daytime, nighttime, whenever – just showcase your home dressed up for the holidays for your chance to win.
One winner will be chosen from those submitted on Monday, December 29th, 2008. Your home must be located in Kane County, Illinois. The photo you submit should be of the home indicated by your mailing address (No submitting someone else’s home please.) Only one entry per household will be accepted. Submission deadline is midnight (CT) on Sunday, December 28th, 2008. All photos become property of The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels for marketing purposes both in displaying on our website, in print and future publications. The winning photo will be judged on style and originality and is at the sole discretion of The Kombrink Team. You must provide a valid name, e-mail and mailing address, as well as agree to these terms at the time of submission. The winner will be notified by mail and awarded a check for $100. Your mailing address is for the notification of a winning submission only and will NOT be used for any marketing purposes now or in the future. Your e-mail address will be used for notification of contest results and possible future marketing.
Photos submitted must be under 1MB in file size, and only gif, jpg and png types will be accepted. If your file size is over 1MB please use your photo editing software to resize it prior to submission. Links to online file resizing websites are provided below. If you still require assistance in reducing the file size of your image, please e-mail our team.
Click the banner on the right or visit http://holidays.kombrink.com to enter!
There are currently 364 single family and townhomes listed for sale in Geneva, this is up 41% from this time last year. The average home is currently priced at $390,160. There have been 7 homes closed YTD in Geneva. The average sold home was priced at $480,642 and sold for $425,571. Sales prices are up 24% from this period last year. This information was pulled from the Multiple Listing Service of Northern Illinois on Tuesday, January 22, 2008.
Information provided by The Kombrink Team at REMAX Excels 630-262-4321, www.kombrink.com
The Kombrink Team at REMAX Excels in Geneva Illinois would like to say thank you to all of our clients that helped make 2007 another great year. Your business and referrals really meant a lot!
We would like to wish everyone a happy and joyous 2008!
The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels in Geneva, Illinois has been ranked No. 6 RE/MAX sales team in Illinois for year to date sales in 2007 by RE/MAX of Northern Illinois, and is No. 1 in the Fox Valley.The RE/MAX franchise network is a global real estate system with more than 6,300 independently owned offices engaging 118,500 member sales associates who lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production while providing real estate services in residential, commercial, referral, relocation and asset management.
The Kombrink Team consists of Listing Specialists Matt and Marv Kombrink and Buyer Specialists Cory Jones and Chris Lobrillo.
The Kombrink Team has written 135 contracts and closed on 110 homes YTD.
About The Kombrink Team
The Kombrink Team – which works for RE/MAX Excels – are an organization of 4 Realtors and a support staff of three who help Chicagoland area home owners market their home for a fast sale at premium prices, as well as assisting prospective buyers in finding their new home. Find The Kombrink Team online at www.kombrink.com, or call 630-262-4321.
April 26, 2007 — The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels in Geneva, Illinois is on the cutting edge once again by bringing video home tours to life for potential buyers.
“There are tons of home buyers out there at various web sites,” says Kris Kombrink, Systems Manager for The Kombrink Team. “One segment of the internet that’s been largely ignored by other Realtors, are video sharing sites.” The Kombrink Team has
always been on the cutting edge of marketing homes for sale across the web, but now they take it one step further.
By building a montage of photos, accompanied by music, videos are created which can then be placed online for potential home buyers to view. “This opens up a whole new audience for our sellers. Videos are posted at 8 of the most popular video sharing sites such as Google, Yahoo, YouTube, iFilm and MySpace.” Visitors to these sites can simply enter a city, street name or subdivision to view videos of homes for sale in those areas.
You can view this latest real estate marketing technique by visiting www.youtube.com and search the word “Kombrink”. As more and more home buyers start their search online, The Kombrink Team delivers the marketing home sellers expect these days.
About The Kombrink Team
The Kombrink Team – which works for RE/MAX Excels – is an organization of 5 Realtors and a support staff of four who help Chicagoland area home owners market their home for a fast sale at premium prices, as well as assisting prospective buyers in finding their new home. Find The Kombrink Team online at www.kombrink.com, or call 630-262-4321.
The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels in Geneva, Illinois has recently received the Lifetime Achievement Award by RE/MAX of Northern Illinois, and is No. 1 in the Fox Valley.
The RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to Associates who have been affiliated with RE/MAX at least seven years and have helped 1,000 or more families in buying and selling real estate. Only a small percentage of associates have earned this award since the company was founded in 1973. RE/MAX has more than 120,000 agents worldwide.
Matt Kombrink, and his team, have consistently been acknowledged internationally, as well as locally, for their outstanding sales record. The Kombrink Team consists of Listing Specialists Matt and Marv Kombrink and Buyer Specialists Mike Cunningham, Cory Jones and Chris Lobrillo. The Kombrink Team closed over 150 homes in 2006 with a sales volume of over $59,000,000.
About The Kombrink Team
The Kombrink Team – which works for RE/MAX Excels – is an organization of 5 Realtors and a support staff of four who help Chicagoland area home owners market their home for a fast sale at premium prices, as well as assisting prospective buyers in finding their new home. Find The Kombrink Team online at www.kombrink.com, or call 630-262-4321.
December 22, 2006 — The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels in Geneva, Illinois has been ranked No. 5 RE/MAX sales team in Illinois for year to date sales in 2006 by RE/MAX of Northern Illinois, and is No. 1 in the Fox Valley.
The RE/MAX franchise network is a global real estate system with more than 6,300 independently owned offices engaging 118,500 member sales associates who lead the industry in professional designations, experience and production while providing real estate services in residential, commercial, referral, relocation and asset management.
Their accomplishments also have been recognized in the Association of Realtors magazine as a top real estate team, and Matt Kombrink was chosen by Metro Chicago Real Estate Magazine as one of the top 40 Realtors younger than 40.
The Kombrink Team consists of Listing Specialists Matt and Marv Kombrink and Buyer Specialists Mike Cunningham, Cory Jones and Chris Lobrillo.
Year to date in 2006, the Kombrink Team has written 176 contracts and closed on 158 homes.
About The Kombrink Team
The Kombrink Team – which works for RE/MAX Excels – is an organization of 5 Realtors and a support staff of four who help Chicagoland area home owners market their home for a fast sale at premium prices, as well as assisting prospective buyers in finding their new home. Find The Kombrink Team online at www.kombrink.com, or call 630-262-4321.
BUYERS: Receive up to 20% of the commission at closing!
Buy one of our listings and you can get cash in your pocket!
That’s right – buy one of The Kombrink Team’s listings with Matt, or any Kombrink Team agent, close before February 28, 2007, and receive 20% of the entire commission as a credit or cash back at closing!
Or, buy it with another agent and receive 10% of the entire commission as a credit or cash back at closing!
For complete details, call The Kombrink Team at RE/MAX Excels 630-262-4321 or visit www.kombrink.com
Any homes presently under contract, pending closing, or in the process of negotiation prior to December 20, 2006 are not eligible. The Kombrink Team will be responsible for paying out cash back credits from it’s proceeds at closing. May not be combined with any other offer. The “Other Agent” will receive their full commission as outlined on the MLS. Buyer must mention this cash back rebate at the time of the initial offer on the property. Offer commences on December 20, 2006 and expires midnight February 28, 2007.
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