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WANTED: Homes in the Orchard, Burlington!

Esquared Homes — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 18:07:00 GMT

We recently sold a home in the Orchard area of Burlington on Rome Crescent. This property SOLD in 4 DAYS for over asking price! As a result of this quick sale we have SEVERAL buyers who are now trying to find a home specifically in the Orchard. Unfortunately for us there is almost nothing for sale at the moment, or nothing that suits our buyers needs. (Detached, 2-storey with double car garage are just some of the criteria required!)

When this happens we typically get on the phones and call around the neighbourhood trying to find someone who may be interested in selling, so that we can connect them with our buyers. Unfortunately, we are limited in the people that we can call due to the national DO NOT CALL list (I'm willing to bet there are some potential sellers sitting on this list who do not realize they are missing out on firm buyers!!). If someone is on this list we DO NOT, and are not ALLOWED to, call. Of those we have spoken with, a couple are somewhat interested in potentially selling, however most have said they love their home and neighbourhood and therefore plan on staying put!

So, since we can't call everyone, we decided to knock on some doors (yes in the THICK OF WINTER, now THAT'S dedictation!!) and ask people face to face. This works well too...IF people are home. We found most people were not home, and so we left behind a flyer telling people about our buyers. So now what??

I know people often think of this as a PLOY to get listings, and perhaps it is for some, but not for us - we are merely trying to help people fulfill their dream of finding their ideal home in the Orchard, Burlington...and hopefully soon!

If you live in the Orchard neighbourhood, or know someone who does, who may be thinking of selling in the near future please let them know of our plight and pass along our information. We would REALLY appreciate it and would LOVE to help them connect with our buyers!

The E-Squared Team!

Contact us any time at info@esquaredhomes.com or 905-338-6550. Visit our website www.esquaredhomes.com Connect with us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/#!/esquaredrealtors or on Twitter at https://twitter.com/esquaredhomes

Should You Buy or Sell Your Home First?

Esquared Homes — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:36:00 GMT

The age old question!! When it comes to home buying, the ideal situation would be to find a new home, just as you receive an offer on your existing home. You would then be able to close concurrently and move into your new home a few days prior to closing on your previous home. This does happen more often than not, but anyone looking to buy a new home needs to consider all the possible scenarios.

Should you buy or sell first? There are many schools of thought on this subject. Ultimately, it depends on you and your situation. For instance, can you afford to pay two mortgages in the event your previous home does not sell by the time you move? Would you consider a bridge loan (a short-term, high interest loan that let you borrow against the value of your old home to covers the bills until you secure the new, larger loan)? Are you willing to move twice to find the home of your dreams if you sell first and can't find the dream home fast enough?

This is where the advice of a real estate sales professional is invaluable. Real estate sales professionals know the current market conditions. They are trained and experienced in working with home buyers and sellers to determine an ideal time to buy and sell.

It is generally less stressful to sell your home first, because you won't have to worry about owning two homes at one time. The market will dictate how long it will take your home to sell, as will your location and the time of year. As a rule of thumb, it is a good idea to put your home of the market as far in advance as possible when purchasing a new one. But, since interest rates are low and confidence is returning to the market, there’s a good change your home will sell faster if priced properly. (Again, your real estate professional’s advice is critically important here.) In that case, you may want to purchase a new home first.

What if your present home sells before you find a new one, putting pressure on you to find the right house for you more quickly? You may then decide to make an interim move or request to rent back your home for a specified amount of time as you continue to look for your new home. Those may be worthwhile options if you have your heart set on a specific location or type of home or if you are purchasing a home that is under construction.

If you buy a home before selling your present home, you may end up with two mortgages. Under those circumstances, you may be able to apply for a bridge loan to assist you in making two mortgage payments until you sell your first home. Your real estate sales professional can assist you in finding a lender.

So should you buy or sell first? This is a challenging question regardless of real estate cycles, yet your own circumstances and a knowledgeable real estate professional will help you make the right decision.

We can help you make the right decision, at any time!!

The E-Squared Team

4 BR Family Home For Sale in The Orchard, Burlington!! $638,500

Esquared Homes — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 16:39:00 GMT

Amazing Value!

• 2,637 sq. ft., 3.5 baths, 4+1 bdrms, 2 story - MLS® $638,500

FABULOUS RAVINE LOT!! Great 4+1 bedroom, approximately 2637 square ft., 2-storey home on a very quiet kid-friendly street in the Orchard, one of Burlington's premier family neighbourhoods. Spacious principle rooms on the main level which includes separate formal Living Room with hardwood floors, separate Dining room & Family room with gas fireplace. Large Bedrooms on the upper level and Master Bedroom with 5 piece ensuite. The fully finished basement features Recreation Room with fireplace, built-in shelving, pot lights, 5th Bedroom with walk-in closet & 4-piece bathroom. Close to schools, shopping & highways. It's the perfect home for your growing family! Call to book your personal tour. Room sizes as per builders plan.

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Happy New Year!!

Esquared Homes — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:17:00 GMT

Happy New Year to all of our friends, family, clients, colleagues and everyone in their world too. We hope you have had the most amazing holiday season with your loved ones, much like we have!

This was a spectacular year on both a professional and a personal level. Of all years to look back on fondly, 2012 is definitely one of them.

We were so lucky to work with some of the most amazing clients, some new, some existing, but all great people. We worked hard, we travelled, we made changes to our lives. We attended conventions/seminars that reunited us with colleagues and friends across North America, which also allowed us to make new contacts along the way. We learned new things. But most of all we really enjoyed everything we did and did it with all of our hearts!

We have planned our goals for 2013 in every aspect of our lives and cannot wait to get this year started! Hopefully you have some great goals of your own for the year ahead.

New Year brings joy, hope, and wisdom. With every passing year, we develop a keener understanding of life. Life continues to be a learning process and we gain valuable tidbits of wisdom along the way. Let us learn to live life without regrets and embrace each New Year with renewed energy.

We would like to wish you all happiness, prosperity, love, success, wealth and above all HEALTH, without which we cannot enjoy all the rest!

Make 2013 an amazing year for you!!

All the very best,

Team E-Squared

Reach out & bring your dreams closer...

Esquared Homes — Thu, 15 Nov 2012 14:37:00 GMT

You're good, but you're going to be great.

You're the best, but you're going to get better.

Sometimes the paths we take are long and hard, but remember: those are always the ones that lead to the most beautiful views.

Challenges come along inevitably: how you respond to them determines who you are - deep down inside - and everything you're going to be.

Increase the chances of reaching your goals by working at them gradually. The very best you can do is all that is asked of you.

Realize that you are capable of working miracles of your own making. Remember that opportunities have a reason for knocking on your door, and the right ones are there for the taking.

You don't always have to win, but you do need to know what it takes to be a winner.

It's up to you to find the key that unlocks the door to a more fulfilling life.

Understand that increased difficulty brings you nearer to the truth of how to survive it - and get beyond it.

Cross your bridges.

Meet your challenges.

Reach out for your dreams, and bring them closer and closer to your heart.

Get rid of the "if only's" and get on with whatever you need to do to get things right.

Go after what you want in life, with all the blessings of all the people who care about you. And find out what making your wishes come true really feels like.

We LOVE this post and wanted to share it....we hope you do too...(It just can't ALWAYS be about real estate ya know!)

Team E-Squared

Remember, remember this is MOVEMBER!!

Esquared Homes — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 18:57:00 GMT

We have to say, we're typically not huge fans of facial hair! Modern day looks like the "soul patch" the half "goatie" are acceptable on those trendy enough to succesfully sport it, but the moustache (sadly) is just no longer en vogue...that is EXCEPT for during the month of November, or as it is now more commonly known "Movember." This is thee month for all who like the moustache, men and women alike...And no, I don't mean women growing them you jokers, rather us women find them strangely attractive during this particular time, and this time only! Hence...

What is MOVEMBER? It is a portmaneau of the slang word "mo" for moustache and "November." It is an annual, month-long event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of both prostate cancer and mental health issues. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at www.movember.com. The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health."

In support of men and this wonderful charity we decided to be a "Mo Sista" and start our own team, duly called Stash4Cash (I know eh? Ingenious!). We tried diligently to find willing participants, which proved more difficult than initially anticipated, and presently have 4 committed team members who will be growing a moustache for the month in return for kind donations. Sexy huh?? We think so!

On that note, we know, having read all this, you are eager to participate, ergo our team site for you to check out, donate or join us is as follows: http://mosista.co/esquaredhomes.

Any donation, no matter how small (because we all know size doesn't matter!!), is thoroughly appreciated. Help us be the number one Mo Sista Team in Canada...or at least the Oakville and Burlington area. Also, if you are a guy who wants to grow a moustache and have the overwhelming desire to join a great team with the coolest Team Captain EVER...contact us or click the "Join Team" button through our link, however you must send us a picture of your freshly shaven face to start with so we can add you to our team gallery!!

Thank you in advance to anyone who helps us!

The E-Squared Mo Sista's

Ghosts, Goblins & Hallowe'en!!

Esquared Homes — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:46:00 GMT

Wishing you all a very safe and happy Hallowe'en!!

Here's a little bit about the history...

Halloween's origins date back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-in).

The Celts, who lived 2,000 years ago in the area that is now Ireland, the United Kingdom, and northern France, celebrated their new year on November 1. This day marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark, cold winter, a time of year that was often associated with human death. Celts believed that on the night before the new year, the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead became blurred. On the night of October 31, they celebrated Samhain, when it was believed that the ghosts of the dead returned to earth. In addition to causing trouble and damaging crops, Celts thought that the presence of the otherworldly spirits made it easier for the Druids, or Celtic priests, to make predictions about the future. For a people entirely dependent on the volatile natural world, these prophecies were an important source of comfort and direction during the long, dark winter.

To commemorate the event, Druids built huge sacred bonfires, where the people gathered to burn crops and animals as sacrifices to the Celtic deities.

During the celebration, the Celts wore costumes, typically consisting of animal heads and skins, and attempted to tell each other's fortunes. When the celebration was over, they re-lit their hearth fires, which they had extinguished earlier that evening, from the sacred bonfire to help protect them during the coming winter.

By A.D. 43, Romans had conquered the majority of Celtic territory. In the course of the four hundred years that they ruled the Celtic lands, two festivals of Roman origin were combined with the traditional Celtic celebration of Samhain.

The first was Feralia, a day in late October when the Romans traditionally commemorated the passing of the dead. The second was a day to honor Pomona, the Roman goddess of fruit and trees. The symbol of Pomona is the apple and the incorporation of this celebration into Samhain probably explains the tradition of "bobbing" for apples that is practiced today on Halloween.

By the 800s, the influence of Christianity had spread into Celtic lands. In the seventh century, Pope Boniface IV designated November 1 All Saints' Day, a time to honor saints and martyrs. It is widely believed today that the pope was attempting to replace the Celtic festival of the dead with a related, but church-sanctioned holiday. The celebration was also called All-hallows or All-hallowmas (from Middle English Alholowmesse meaning All Saints' Day) and the night before it, the night of Samhain, began to be called All-hallows Eve and, eventually, Halloween. Even later, in A.D. 1000, the church would make November 2 All Souls' Day, a day to honor the dead. It was celebrated similarly to Samhain, with big bonfires, parades, and dressing up in costumes as saints, angels, and devils. Together, the three celebrations, the eve of All Saints', All Saints', and All Souls', were called Hallowmas.

The Scary E-Squared Team!!

Sellers: Leave your Home to The Agents & Potential Buyers!

Esquared Homes — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:47:00 GMT

Should I stay or should I go when my home is showing? Gently put, most agents say that when potential homebuyers come to see your home, it's best that you leave the premises.

Prospective buyers don't want to see owners hovering or milling about. When they do, they get uncomfortable and feel as if they are intruding. This often causes buyers to look quickly without gaining a proper feel for the home.

The reason sellers give for sticking around is that they believe home shoppers won't be able to find everything, and the sellers want to point out the important features. Another is that owners feel they can help "sell" the property by talking about the positives.

Rest assured real estate agents are well trained in showcasing your home, and in reading buyers and knowing when it's time to relay information to them. If you bombard a buyer with too much information all at once, you are going to leave a less-favourable impression. You might even hurt your cause by calling attention to something that buyers aren't interested in.

Let buyers discover your home's features themselves at their own pace.

Some sellers choose to wait outisde in their car or on the patio, which is better, but still not ideal. Again, if prospective buyers feel like they are being rushed they are going to move on to the next property on their list quickly.

Face it, there are some parts of selling a home that can be challenging and vacating the home is at the top of that list - especially when there are kids to care for, dinners to cook and work to be done.

However, you want buyers to spend as much time as they want in your home, envisioning the possibility of living there someday. So go to a neighbour's or a friend's home, to the park or go shopping. The inconvenience will be worth it in the long run!

E-Squared Team!

Great Home For Sale in Headon Forest!

Esquared Homes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:19:00 GMT

• 4 bath, 3 bdrm 2 story - MLS® $428,500

Headon Forest, Burlington - Totally Renovated! 3 bedroom + 4 bathroom home located on a quiet court in the Headon Forest area. Main level features an eat-in kitchen with newer countertop, travertine tile flooring/backsplash and stainless steel appliances. Convenient main level laundry and inside entry from garage. Hardwood flooring throughout the dining room and living room. Upgraded baseboard, trim, crown molding and doors throughout. Upper level features 3 spacious bedrooms with Berber carpet. Large Master bedroom with ideal Walk in closet and ensuite bathroom. Finished lower level features Berber carpet, rod iron spindles, pillar, fireplace surrounded by slate tile, rough in for flat screen, 3 piece bathroom and pot lights. Gorgeous curb appeal! Double driveway, modern landscaping, front interlock patio (2011), windows and doors (2010). Furnace (2011) and Air Conditioning Unit (2012), and much more... Will not last!

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Prudential Real Estate Summit Conference

Esquared Homes — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 14:48:00 GMT

Last week Esquared Homes had the honour of attending the Prudential Real Estate Summit Conference which was held at The Royal York in Toronto. This is a conference designed specifically for a certain level of award winners within the Prudential Network with the intention being to participate in learning new industry related ideas and great networking.

Agents from across the United States and Canada travelled to attend. We think it is safe to say that for those who had never visited Canada, or Toronto specifically, they were very impressed with both our city and our Canadian hospitality.

The fun began Saturday evening in the entertainment district, for the those who arrived early, with Asian Fusion cuisine at Spice Route on King Street West and from there a bit of dancing at Brant House in the same area. We had to show the fun side first right?

The official networking began on Sunday with a cocktail reception at The Royal York and that's where the swapping of business cards began. We met a plethora of wonderful agents from North Dakota, California, New Jersey, Massachusettes, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Colorado, and Nova Scotia (to name a few) all of whom will now add to our already powerful referral source for future clients.

The highlight of Monday's events was a scavenger hunt through Toronto, what incredible fun that was as we were split into teams and had to run around the city performing tasks. We had to do a variety of things such as, have a photo taken with Glenn Gould statue outside CBC Studios, have a stranger tell you a joke while video taping it, take a photograph by the fountain at Trump Tower, get a chef's hat, propose to a stranger, go in to Brookfield Place and make a donation to The Sunshine Kids Foundation, get a copy of the newspaper from the day before, find a stranger who's Birthday it was and take a photo of them with ID as proof, get menus with expensive food items, cram inside a taxi, ride a double decker bus etc... the list truly goes on. Each item was worth points and the team with the most points won the contest. Our team did not win, but we did not allow this to ruin our spirit! This was a great event for team building, inspiring laughter and bringing out ones competitive spirit! The evening was spent dining at Brassai on King West then chilling out at a funky bar on Queen Street called Hide Out.

Tuesday's highlight was the presentation from The Property Brothers who's show is on the W Network here in Canada and HGTV in the US. Did you know they are identical twins? They spoke about their experiences with real and candid humour. The photo opportunity at the end allowed us to find out about their Scottish heritage and how tall they REALLY are!! The evening was spent at The Simpson Tower where we dined on sumptuous delights catered in by Oliver & Bonacini and danced the night away to a fantastic band (who's name escapes us sadly, since they deserve a mention!!).

Wednesday saw us all depart with a few more ideas on how we will conduct our business, lots of new contacts and fantastic memories of a conference well done!!

Now it's back to working hard so that we can win another award and attend the next conference wherever it may be!!

The Esquared Team

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Your Smiles Heal You AND Your Neighbour!

Esquared Homes — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 16:26:00 GMT

A compassionate attitude helps you communicate easily with fellow human beings. As a result, you make more genuine friends; the atmosphere is more positive, which gives you inner strength. This inner strength helps you voluntarily concern yourself with others, instead of just thinking about your own self.

Scientific research has shown that those individuals who often use words such as me, I and mine face a greater risk of a heart attack. If one always thinks of oneself, one’s thinking becomes very narrow; even a small problem appears very significant and unbearable.

When we think of others, our minds widen, and within that large space, even big personal problems may appear insignificant. This, according to me, makes all the difference.

To develop concern for others one could start by analyzing the value of negative feelings, or ill feelings, toward others. Consider what that means to you, and how you feel about yourself. Next probe the value of such a mental attitude and the value of a mind that shows concern and compassion for others.

I am suggesting that you analyze and make comparisons between these two mental attitudes. From my experience, I have found that insecurity and a lack of self-confidence brings about fears, frustration, and depression. However, if your nature changes to a selfless concern for the welfare of others, you will experience calmness, a sense of inner strength, and self-confidence.

The capacity for compassion that one has for others is the measuring rod for one’s own mental state, and compassion develops an inner strength. It is unnecessary to see the results of our acts of compassion. In some cases, our sense of compassion may not be appreciated. Many people have the impression that the practice of love, compassion, and forgiveness is of benefit to others, but will serve no specific purpose to one’s own self. I think that is wrong. These positive emotions will immediately help one’s own mental state.

By His Holiness the Dalai Lama

We loved this and wanted to share it with you!

The E-Squared Team

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A Souped-up Laundry Room Can Make a Difference for Home Sellers, Buyers

Esquared Homes — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 15:23:00 GMT

One of the most dreaded chores around the house is laundry. Maybe that’s why when selling a house, the laundry room is one of the most forgotten areas to get in shape. The machines are often dusty, with detergent dripping down the sides and lint and old socks on the floor. Yet it’s an area that doesn’t take too much time to clean and can really make a difference when showing your house to prospective buyers.

The easiest way to make a statement with a laundry room is by adding more energy-efficient washing machines and dryers. Recent statistics by the Department of Energy show that installing machines with the ENERGY STAR label will decrease water costs by up to 50 percent. There are also machines that automatically adjust the water temperature and the amount of water used for each load to prevent excess and waste.

Many new models are available with designer colors, pedestals and sleek designs, which can make a bold statement. When purchasing a new washer, you’re also going to need to choose between a front- or top-loading machine. While a top-loading machine requires enough water to cover all the clothes in its drum, a front-loading washer needs only a third of that amount because its drum is set horizontally in the machine. It requires less water and allows for larger loads, and it looks great. On the downside, a front-loading washer is more expensive and can develop mold because it doesn’t empty dirty water as efficiently as a top-loading machine.

When it comes to dryers, new sensor technology is the rage. Dryers with moisture sensors recognize when laundry is dry more quickly than traditional machines and shut down sooner. This saves energy, cash and wear and tear on your clothing.

The use of steam washers and dryers for greater energy and water efficiency is also a growing trend. Steam machines offer enhanced clothing-care options such as short, steam-only cycles that help to reduce wrinkles and remove odors from clothing without using water and detergent.

Laundry rooms used to be relegated to the basement, but today, people are finding space for washers and dryers in more convenient areas of the house like the kitchen or upstairs, near bedrooms. Housing experts agree that installing a laundry nook will raise the value of a home, and make it more convenient as hauling baskets of clothing up and down flights of stairs become a thing of the past.

We know some great contractors if you would ever like a quote on renovating your laundry room. As always we are just a phone call or email away!!

The Trouble with Mold!

Esquared Homes — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:45:00 GMT

The last thing anyone wants to hear when they buy a house is that there’s a mold problem, but these sneaky little spores aren’t always easy to detect.

Mold is a fungus and although some molds are visible and even odorous, mold can also grow between walls, under floors and ceilings, or in less accessible spots, such as basements and attics. Mold flourishes in water-soaked materials (paneling, wallboard, carpet, paint and ceiling tiles), and can survive in almost any damp location.

There have been thousands of disputes over mold between sellers and buyers through the years, so both parties should protect themselves up-front. A wise seller should put a specific mold disclaimer into the real estate sales contract and encourage in the sales contract that the buyer hire and rely upon the buyer’s own independent mold inspection and testing of the home by a certified mold inspector. Conversely, a buyer should ask the seller about mold and hire an inspector who can seek it out.

While it’s not the inspector’s job to look for mold, most home inspectors will mention obvious signs of water damage and the possible presence of mold. And, because the inspector will poke around in spaces you might not, he or she may see things you wouldn’t. Don’t be shy to ask whether the inspector saw signs of mold or potential mold dangers.

In some areas, real estate agents or brokers have a duty to disclose problems they know exist. Appraisers should also notify you of any obvious sign of a mold problem if the value of the property can be affected.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, molds produce allergens (substances that can cause allergic reactions), irritants, and in some cases, potentially toxic substances. Inhaling or touching mold or mold spores may cause allergic reactions in sensitive individuals, including hay fever-type symptoms, such as sneezing, runny nose, red eyes, and skin rash.

Molds can also cause asthma attacks in people with asthma who are allergic to mold. In addition, mold exposure can irritate the eyes, skin, nose, throat, and lungs of both mold-allergic and non-allergic people.

Mold spores are very easily aerosolized and once they are disturbed, hundreds of thousands of spores can fill the air within a short period of time. Because of this, containment procedures are necessary to prevent contaminating the entire house or building.

Preventing water damage is one of the keys to stopping mold. Many indoor mold problems begin with an aging, weathered, leaky roof that may allow water to enter the home.

If you know your home or property has a water, mold, or other environmental problem, or if you have a reasonable suspicion that there may exist such a problem, you would be wise to remedy the water problem, mold infestation, or environmental threat prior to even offering the property for sale and prior to even listing the property for sale with a REALTOR^®.

Remember, if you are house hunting, you should learn how to detect mold in homes, get the seller to disclose mold issues, and negotiate around any mold problems that come to light in the course of the sale.

Burlington Market: Average sales price up; listings, sales down!

Esquared Homes — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 14:07:00 GMT

The following is information reported from our REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB):

The REALTORS® Association of Hamilton-Burlington (RAHB) reported 1338 property sales through the RAHB Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) for the month of June. RAHB also reported a six per cent increase in average sale price for the month compared to June of last year.

Seasonally adjusted sales of residential properties were 9.7 per cent lower than the same month last year, with the average sale price increasing 7.3 per cent for the month. Seasonally adjusted numbers of new listings were 17.4 per cent lower than the same month last year.

There continues to be a decline in the number of new listings and end-of-month listing inventory.

Average sale prices rose across the board, with the freehold market seeing the highest increase at 7.5 per cent.

Year to date, numbers of sales of residential properties are down 2.2 per cent compared to the same six-month period last year and new listings are down almost 16 per cent. The average sale price for residential units is 7.6 per cent higher for the first half of this year compared to the same period last year.

Every community in RAHB’s marketing area has their own localized residential market. For BURLINGTON specifically the number of sales for 2011 were 348, and in 2012 that number dropped to 311. In 2011 the average sales price was $419, 661, and in 2012 the average sales price is now $452,668.

As the report indicates, listings are still low. The market is a little slower through this warm summer. Buyers are still out there looking...we know because we still have buyers we're working with who cannot find a home!

For more information on the current market or an up to date evaluation of your home please contact us, we would be happy to help!

It's Summer, wrap yourself with positivity!

Esquared Homes — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:01:00 GMT

You can have a positive attitude about the events in your life, or you can come from a place of complaint and misery.You decide.You can consciously choose to respond in a positive way to almost any event or circumstance-a positive attitude is simply a choice you make.

Now we all know people with negative attitudes .They are the ones who constantly complain, whine, and moan. Nothing seems to go right for them. They are the perpetual victims in life. This is because they are operating at a lower frequency , and through the Law of Attraction they are attracting even more to complain about. The reason they tend to stay ''stuck'' in their negative lifestyles is because they are constantly focusing their thoughts and energy on their negative present and negative past. By doing so, they are creating the same future over and over.

On the other hand, we also know people with positive attitudes-the ones who always seemto be happy, the ones who really seem to have a handle on things in their life. They are more fun, their energy feels great to be around, and they are operating at a higher frequency.

Surround yourself with these positive, nourishing, uplifting people whenever you can. Spend your time with spiritually evolved people who encourage your growth and applaud your successes. Wrap yourself in a support network of inspirational people with positive attitudes and energy.