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Preparing to Sell your Home- From a Feng Shui Perspective

Jennifer Walker — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:34:13 +0000

Provided by Feng Shui Master, Tracey MacKenzie
www.FengShuiForAll.com
www.TraceyMacKenzie.BlogSpot.com

What are the first steps to be taken when you want to sell your home? I recommend doing the following. Go outside and view the home as if it’s the first time you are visiting this house and ask yourself the following questions:

• How does the house present itself at first glance. Would you notice the house when driving by?
• Is there an abundance of plantings in the front?
• Is the front appealing to passersby?
• Is there anything blocking the main entrance door?
• Is the main entry way welcoming?
• Does the main door open easily?
• Once inside, is the entryway cluttered?
• How does the energy flow through the rooms?
• Is there a lot of clutter everywhere?
• Are there any unfinished projects or unrepaired holes etc. that need to be attended to?
• Are the wall colors easily adapted to any furniture type or style
• Are the rooms dark and stuffy or are they bright and airy?
• Do the rooms feel overloaded with furniture?
• Is there a smell in the home such as from a beloved pet?
• Are your kitchen and bathrooms in need of a facelift?
• Do your carpets need cleaning?
• Do your walls need painting?

Do you get a sense of a well maintained home when touring your own home?
If you don’t then you know that you have much work to do.

Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!

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Having Clutter can cost you Financially

Jennifer Walker — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:06:33 +0000

Taken from the book called, “Clear your clutter with Feng Shui” by Karen Kingston
www.spaceclearing.com

What does it actually cost you to keep your stuff? Let’s do the math shall we.

List all the rooms that you have in your home on a piece of paper. Then go in each room and estimate the percentage of space that is be

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ing taken up by things that you rarely or never use. Be honest with yourself as you do this process. If you want the blatant truth, include everything you don’t absolutely love or haven’t used in the last year.

In an average home the list should look something like this:

1. Entrance foyer 5%
2. Living room 10%
3. Dining room 15%
4. Kitchen 30%
5. Bedroom #1 40%
6. Bedroom #2 25%
7. Bedroom #3 20%
8. Junkroom 100%
9. Bathroom 10%
10. Basement 70%
11. Garage 90%

Total Clutter 415%

Now divide the total by the number of rooms.

415% ÷ 11 rooms = 37.72%

This means that 37.72% of your mortgage is being paid to house things that you don’t need or use.

The example given above is an average one. Some people’s percentage will be higher and some will be lower. The point is that clutter costs you $$ no matter which way you look at it.

Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!

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Self Storage

Jennifer Walker — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 14:12:16 +0000

LASALLE
Entrepôt Public
6701 Boul Newman LaSalle, 514-595-8558

Central Express
2168, rue Robidoux, LaSalle, 514-312-3308

A D T Déménagement Et Entreposage
9165, rue Boivin, LaSalle, 514-766-3300

A D T Moving and Storage
9165, rue Boivin, LaSalle, 514-766-3300

Entrepôt Public
970, 14E Avenue, Lachine, 514-634-0391

LACHINE
Public Storage
970 – 14e Ave Lachine, Lachine, 514-634-0391

Dépotium
150 Blvd Montréal Toronto, Lachine, 514-637-6767

Depotium Mini Entrepôt
150 Blvd Montréal Toronto, Lachine, 514-637-6881

Demenageurs Meldrum Inc (Les)
6645, rue Sherbrooke O, Montréal, 514-481-1122

A Archives Sécurespace
7350 Blvd de Ste Anne de Bellevue, 514-484-3767

WEST ISLAND
Sentinel Self Storage
18970 Trans-Canada Hwy Baie D’Urfe Pointe-Claire, 514-429-1165

Conterm Entreposage Libre-Service
220, av Labrosse Pointe-Claire, 514-694-2164

Lipari Group
106 Ave Doyon Pointe-Claire, 514-695-6950

A Archives Sécurespace
65 Brunswick Blvd Dollard-Des-Ormeaux Roxboro, 514-421-0888

Entrepot Brisebois
16255, boul Gouin O Sainte-Geneviève, 514-235-0066

Conterm Self Storage
220, av Labrosse Pointe-Claire, 514-694-2164

Dynamo Distribution Canada
16743, boul Hymus Kirkland, 514-783-1575

Entrepôt Public
2801, ch Saint-Rémi Dorval, 514-421-4558

CRM Vas Entreposage Distribution
716, av Calais, Dorval, 514-631-6888

Gestion Andre Marcoux Ltée
400, av Michel-Jasmin, Dorval, 514-420-4444

MONTREAL AREA
Depotium Mini-Entrepot
889 Notre Dame O Montréal, 514-395-1666

Entreposage B A
2626, ch Bates Montréal, 514-341-5858

Dépot-Clé Entreposage Inc
4840, rue Acorn Montréal, 514-418-4499

Déménagement Universel
303-5800, rue Saint-Denis Montréal, 514-277-7766

Beaumont Storage Inc
454, av Beaumont Montréal, 514-904-2496

Hi I’ m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker.

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Moving Checklist

Jennifer Walker — Mon, 31 Oct 2011 16:25:11 +0000

One Month Before Moving

Fill out change of address order form for post office or online http://canadapost.ca/personal/prodserv/mmm/default-e.asp

Make arrangements with moving company or reserve a rental truck

Make travel arrangements, if necessary, with airlines, buses, car rental agencies and hotels

Transfer memberships in churches, clubs and civic organizations

Obtain medical and dental records, x-rays and prescription histories. Ask doctor and dentist for referrals and transfer prescriptions (for pets as well)

Set up a checking account in your new city

Check into the laws and requirements of your new city regarding home-based businesses, professional tests, business licenses and any special laws that might be applicable to you

Take inventory of your belongings before they’re packed; in the event you need to file an insurance claim later. If possible, take pictures or videotape and record serial numbers of electronic equipment for your belongings

Make arrangements for transporting pets

Start using up food items, so that there is less left to pack and possibly spoil

One To Two Weeks Before Moving
New address change:

Friends and family

Hydro / Water

Telephone / Long distance / cell phone

Work / Schools

Cable / Internet

Newspaper / Magazine subscription

Life / Car insurance / Banks / Credit Cards

Family Benefits (Qc Pension Plan), Quebec 1-800-667-9625 / Canada 1-800-387-1194 or 1-800-387-1193

Quebec Child Tax 1-800-463-5185

Income Tax, Quebec 1-866-266-0976 / Canada 1-800-959-8281

Drivers License 873-7620

GST / PST / Source deductions

Qc health insurance card: http://www.ramq.gouv.qc.ca/index_en.shtml
514 864-3411

To do Checklist

Arrange for help on moving day

Reserve elevator if moving from an apartment

Have appliances serviced for moving

Clean rugs and clothing and have them wrapped for moving

Close bank accounts and have your funds wired to your new bank. Before closing, be sure there are no outstanding checks or automatic payments that haven’t been processed

Collect valuables from safe-deposit box.

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Make copies of any important documents before mailing or hand carry them to your new address

Check with your insurance agent to ensure you’ll be covered through your homeowner or renter’s policy during the move

Defrost freezer and refrigerator

On Moving Day

Have a duffle bag with these item: Toilet paper, soap, garbage bags, cleaning products, scissors, hammer, screwdriver, pencils and paper, cups, plates, cutlery, water, snacks and toothpaste

Have a copy of emergency prescriptions if necessary

Double check closets, drawers, shelves, attic and garage to be sure they are empty

Carry important documents, currency and jewelry yourself, or use registered mail

Carry travelers checks for quick, available funds

After Arriving At New Home

Renew your driver’s license and auto registration

Shop around for new insurance policies, especially auto coverage

Revise your will and other legal papers to avoid longer probate and higher legal fees

Locate the hospitals, police stations, veterinarian and fire stations near your home

Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!

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School in Montreal West Area

Jennifer Walker — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:46:07 +0000

Are you planning on moving to the West part of Montreal Island? Need some information on schools? I have compiled a list to help you out.
For information on private schools, please watch the video.

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PRIMARY AND SECONDARY:
There are 3 public school boards.

English Montreal
www.emsb.qc.ca – 6000 av. Fielding, Montreal
(514) 483-7200

LBPSB – Lester B. Pearson
www.lbpsb.qc.ca/ -1925 Brookdale Ave.Dorval, – registration@lbpsb.qc.ca
(514) 422-3022

Marguerite-Bourgeoys
www.csmb.qc.ca/ – 1100, bd de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent
(514) 855-4500

Commission Scolaire de Montreal
www.csdm.qc.ca/ – 3737, rue Sherbrooke Est, Montréal info@csdm.qc.ca
(514) 596-6000

HIGH SCHOOLS
English Montreal: http://www.emsb.qc.ca/en/schools_en/pages/schools.asp?level=2
LBPSB: http://www.lbpsb.qc.ca/eng/schools/highschools.asp
Marguerite-Bourgeoys: http://www.csmb.qc.ca/fr-CA/secondaire/ecoles/recherche-ordre-alphabetique.aspx

UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE & CEGEP

Fédération des cégeps
www.fedecegeps.qc.ca/

Cégep Vanier College
www.vaniercollege.qc.ca/ – Saint-Laurent
(514) 744-7500

Marianopolis College
www.marianopolis.edu/ – 4873 Westmount Avenue, Westmount
(514) 931-8792

Cégep du Vieux Montréal
www.cvm.qc.ca/ – 255 Rue Ontario Est, Montreal
(514) 982-3437

Collège LaSalle
www.collegelasalle.com/ – 2000 Ste-Catherine Ouest, Montreal
(514) 939-2006

John Abbott College
www.johnabbott.qc.ca – 21275 Rue Lakeshore, Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue
(514) 457-6610

Dawson College
www.dawsoncollege.qc.ca – 3040 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montréal
(514) 931-8731

Université de Montréal
www.umontreal.ca/ – 2900 boul. Édouard-Montpetit, Montreal
(514) 343-6111

Concordia University
www.concordia.ca – 1455 de Maisonneuve Boulevard West, Montreal
(514) 848-2424

College de Montreal
www.college-montreal.qc.ca – 1931 Rue Sherbrooke Ouest, Montreal
(514) 933-7397

McGill University
www.mcgill.ca – Montréal
(514) 398-4455

Université du Québec à Montréal
www.uqam.ca – 320 Rue Sainte-Catherine Est, Montréal
(514) 987-3000

Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf
www.brebeuf.qc.ca – 3200 Chemin Côte Sainte C, Montréal
(514) 342-1320

L’École de technologie supérieure
www.etsmtl.ca/

École Polytechnique de Montréal
www.polymtl.ca/ -2900 Boulevard Edouard-Montpetit, Montreal
(514) 340-4711

HEC Montréal | École de gestion
www.hec.ca/ – 3000 Côte Sa Ch, Montréal
(514) 340-6000

Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!

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Organic Stores in Montreal

Jennifer Walker — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 17:19:05 +0000

The video I’ve posted is close to my heart. Not so much the company itself, but the practices and culture it’s creating. I can only hope that more companies adapt these values and that more people shop and request Fair Trade. Thank you.

ORGANIC PRODUCE PICK UP AND DELIVERY

Ferme Mange-Tout, Ste Anne de Bellevue, http://home.cogeco.ca/~scurran14/index.shtml
La Ferme du Fort Senneville, 145 Senneville,
514-457-3606
Ferme du Zéphyr, www.fermeduzephyr.ca,
514-488-2985
Windmill Point Farm, 2103 Perrot boul, N.D. Ile Perrot www.windmillpointfarm.ca
Jardins des Anges, www.jardindesanges.com,
450-258-4889
George Terrabella, georgeterrabella@yahoo.ca www.terrabellamtl.ca,
514-240-8026

ORGANIC GROCERY STORES

La Coop Maison Verte, 5785, Sherbrooke, NDG, www.cooplamaisonverte.com,
514-489-8000
Ecollegey, 4627 Wilson, NDG, www.ecollegey.com,
514-486-2247
Aliments Naturels Fleur Sauvage, 5561 De Monkland, NDG, www.fleursauvage.ca,
514-482-5193
Marche Bio Tau, 2335 Autoroute TransCanadienne, Pointe Claire,
514-695-0828
Santé L’Essentiel,
514-448-7773
Nature Santé 2000, 1225 Green, Westmount,
514-738-4638
Votre Santé, 5006, Queen-Mary, CDN
514-739-1916
Le Naturiste, 4961B, Queen-Mary, CDN
514-761-7464
Branche D’Olivier, 3990 Wellington, Verdun,
514-768-5930
Healthtree, 3827, boul Saint-Jean, DDO,
514-624-2896
Fait Ici
2519 Notre Dame O, St Henri

ASSOCIATIONS

Equiterre, www.equiterre.org/en
Urban Ecology, www.urbanecology.net/

FAIR TRADE SHOPPING

Ten Thousand Villages, www.tenthousandvillages.ca

Monkland Village, 5675 Monkland, NDG
Pointe Claire, 290 Bord du Lac
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Hi I’m Jennifer Walker, the author and Real Estate Broker. For more info call me (514) 402-8444 or EMAIL ME!

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