| There is an old saying in real estate investing that | | | | slow down forceful energies from slamming into your |
| goes, "You make a profit when you buy, not when you | | | | house -- not to mention runaway cars! In addition, |
| sell." This point is especially true in a buyer's market. | | | | houses located in a Y-fork may experience the same |
| Since Feng Shui decorating is trendy as of late, it's | | | | problems. |
| important to incorporate some of its concepts before | | | | 3. Seek the High Ground. It's important for your house |
| you buy your next house. | | | | to be situated at ground level or higher. If your house is |
| In terms of using Feng Shui in the house buying stage, | | | | lower than the road or ground level, this could be seen |
| there are things that can be fixed and there are things | | | | as "sinking ship" in terms of Feng Shui. You will get |
| that cannot be fixed. Feng Shui obstacles that cannot | | | | better Chi flow when your house is at ground level or |
| always be overcome are those that are integrated | | | | above in relation to the curb. |
| into the very architecture of the home and/or its | | | | An example of a Feng Shui obstacle that can be fixed |
| surroundings. | | | | is a walkway leading straight to the front door. You |
| Here are the top 3 big obstacles to look for when you | | | | can soften the energy flow that zooms up a straight |
| are inspecting a house for purchase. | | | | path by incorporating shrubbery or other landscape |
| 1. Look for Poison Arrows. They come in the form of | | | | décor like a birdbath or garden gazing ball. These |
| odd slanted ceilings, sharp corners and angles, and | | | | things help deflect the rush of energy. Thus, Feng Shui |
| triangular shapes. From the outside, check the | | | | inconveniences such as this should not hold back a |
| surrounding buildings and houses in the area to see if | | | | decision to buy that particular house. |
| their odd angles or corners point directly at your house. | | | | Now that you are beginning to see through the eyes |
| These are all things that cannot be fixed. | | | | of a Feng Shui house buyer, you can do all that you |
| 2. Avoid the T-junction. This is considered to be | | | | can to ensure the best possible energy flow before |
| extremely bad "Chi" because there are no barriers to | | | | you move in. |