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Feng Shui Basics and How to Incorporate Them into Your Home

When we initially think of Feng Shui, most of us think of it as a way to rearrange our living rooms, but a second glance tells us there is a lot more to it than that. Feng Shui is an Eastern ideal on how your environment influences your life and inner self. These ideals are applied in terms of indoor living spaces, like homes and offices, and the theory behind these ideals says we can incorporate and move around certain pieces to encourage improvement in different areas of our lives. We are going to take a deeper dive into Feng Shui basics, and how you can apply them to your living spaces.

What is Feng Shui?

Feng Shui might seem a little bit unfamiliar to you, since it comes from the opposite end of the globe. The practice of Feng Shui stems…

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The Ultimate Home Maintenance Yearly Checklist for Every Season

The Highlands-Cashiers plateau is a popular area for second-home owners, and if you haven’t been around for all four seasons, some of these tasks may be unfamiliar to you. Whether you are a single-home owner or a seasoned home owner, it can be hard to keep up with the big and little chores that keep a home running smoothly. We’ve compiled a list of tasks that should be on your home maintenance yearly checklist so these important house chores don’t slip your mind. If you forget to do them, or neglect to do them, you could end up in trouble!

We’ve broken down the home maintenance yearly checklist by season. 

Spring

Now that winter is gone, and the chance of snow is at bay, it’s time to take a look around your driveway and yard and take…

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How to Prepare Your House for Sale

“How to Prepare Your House for Sale?” is a thought every home seller should be considering before that sign goes in the yard and the new listing announcement hits Landmark's website. After all, this will likely be one of the largest transactions you will take part in throughout your life. But, where do you start?

How long does it take to prepare your house for sale? How do you know how much to spend preparing your house for sale? In this post, Landmark Realty Group will explore tips on how to prepare your house for sale in order to maximize your profit potential. 

What Should I Do to Prepare My House for Sale?

There are so many things you can do to prepare your house for sale. We’ve outlined a prepping your house for sale checklist below…

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Buying an Investment Property Out Of State

From knowing the local real estate market to navigating a whole new tax system, there is a lot to consider and be aware of when buying out of state. It’s worth it, though, as many investors profit from expanding their portfolios and knowledge of other places. The Highlands-Cashiers plateau of Western North Carolina is a popular region on the United States’ east coast. The weather is ideal and the natural landscape is pure, unfiltered beauty. If you’re thinking about buying an investment property out of state, we have some luxurious homes for sale in Cashiers, Highlands, Sapphire Valley, Lake Glenville, Lake Toxaway and Burlingame. Let us know what you’re looking for and we’ll get to work helping you find an investment property that checks off the…

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The Complete Guide to Why You Need a Generator

When it comes to purchasing a home in a remote, or somewhat distant location, a serious case can be made for why you need a generator. We love our mountaintop retreats with lush, green forests giving way to waterfalls and trout-filled creeks, and long-range mountain views complemented by clear and cool lakes. The natural habitat draws us here. The peace and serenity of living in the mountains soothes and comforts us and gives us peace of mind. Unfortunately, a power outage has the ability to wreck that harmony.

When you are purchasing a home, or considering an upgrade to your existing residence, where do you begin? There are so many questions: How do I buy a generator? Do I need a portable generator or a home standby generator? How big does my…

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Buying Investment Property in North Carolina

If you're wondering whether you should buy investment property in North Carolina, you're not alone. Property is the largest asset class by value – bigger than stocks – and it's also one of the most predictable. While there are economic events that cause rental income and sale prices to fluctuate, they're rare. People who buy investment property in North Carolina typically experience low volatility and stable returns over time.

Buying investment property in North Carolina is a worthwhile venture. This is due to high occupancy rates, steady demand for rentals, and historically stable performance. However, there are important details that should be considered before investing. These details include where in North Carolina to buy, the best way to…

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