3 Major Benefits of Helping Others
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Helping others provides significant health benefits. It can help increase longevity by reducing stress and improving mental health, which can decrease issues like depression, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. Acts of kindness and service are also contagious, motivating others through a domino effect. Additionally, socializing and enhancing connectivity with others through helping improves mental happiness and well-being for all parties involved.
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Emotional Health: This component refers to how individuals manage and express their emotions. Emotional health includes elements such as self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and resilience. Managing emotions is essential for creating a fulfilling life.
Spiritual Health: This component refers to an individual’s sense of purpose, meaning, and connection to something greater. It encompasses various practices, such as mindfulness, meditation, and gratitude, that help individuals find deeper meaning in life.
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This document provides information about Concierge Auctions' January/February 2020 issue. It summarizes upcoming auctions spanning five countries and eight U.S. states totalling nearly $95 million. Concierge Auctions ended 2019 successfully, breaking several sale price records. It will be holding a live auction in Dubai in February. The document discusses trends in the luxury real estate market and how Concierge Auctions' process mitigates issues around properties being on the market for prolonged periods. It profiles members of Concierge Auctions' 2020 Agent Advisory Board.
Four Unexpected Homeowner Costs
This document discusses 4 unexpected homeowner costs that new homeowners may not anticipate:
1) Taxes and insurance, which include annual property taxes and homeowners insurance payments. These are generally paid monthly as part of the mortgage.
2) Lawn maintenance, whether paying a landscaper or buying/maintaining equipment oneself. There are also costs for seasonal work like snow removal.
3) Utilities, as larger homes require more energy to heat, cool, and light. Large yards also increase water bills.
4) Ongoing repairs and maintenance, as all homes require replacing appliances, dealing with plumbing issues, and other repairs over time. Homebuyers should budget for these costs.
How to Get Rid of Common Pests
This document provides tips for getting rid of common pests such as fruit flies, mosquitos, flies, wasps, ants, and cockroaches. It recommends sealing fresh produce to prevent fruit flies, eliminating sources of standing water to prevent mosquito breeding, removing garbage and litter to prevent flies from swarming, spraying wasp nests at night with commercial killer or consulting a professional for large infestations, using borax or boric acid on ant trails and entrances, and cleaning thoroughly and sealing openings to prevent cockroaches from finding food sources.
What to Know About Building a House
This document provides five tips for ensuring a smooth home building process:
1) Source capital from savings or a mortgage to fund construction costs. Work with an engineer to determine budget.
2) Design a schedule with important milestones to help the process go smoothly and prevent delays.
3) When looking for contractors, find a qualified professional with experience in the industry.
4) Work with contractors and designers to translate design ideas into plans. Choose a future-proof design.
5) Emphasize finishing the home completely before moving in for a polished look.
Tips For Building An Addition On Your House
The document provides tips for homeowners considering building an addition to their house. It recommends homeowners first consider more cost-effective alternatives to an addition, such as finishing an attic or basement. An addition may not automatically increase home value, so homeowners should weigh costs versus expected added value. The addition also needs to fit with the home's aesthetics and layout, as one that sticks out or does not match the design could decrease property value. Establishing property lines is important before building to avoid encroaching on a neighbor's property. Additions may require adhering to local zoning regulations to avoid fines or legal issues. Hiring experienced professionals like architects and contractors is also recommended for planning and building the addition.
Giving Back as a Family
Giving back as a family through community service is rewarding as it allows children to learn compassion while strengthening family bonds. The document discusses how families can volunteer together year-round through activities like recurring donations, assisting with fundraising events, or participating in walks and runs. It concludes that giving back through time, money or effort can positively impact the community and the world.
How to Start a Charity
To start a charity, you must first define your mission and cause. You will also need a clear plan with goals, timelines and budgets. Additionally, you should file for tax-exempt status and hire legal help to ensure you follow all guidelines. Finally, fundraising is necessary to secure initial funds for operations and to support your cause on a daily basis.
Concierge Auctions May 2019
This document provides information on various luxury properties being auctioned globally through Concierge Auctions. It includes summaries of properties located in Lucca, Italy; Johns Creek, Georgia; Cabrera, Dominican Republic; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Kalaheo, Kauai, Hawaii; Alberta, Canada; Palm Desert, California; Prince Edward Island, Canada; Kapa'a, Kauai, Hawaii; Paradise Valley, Arizona; Ontario, Canada; Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas; Calgary, Alberta, Canada; near Milwaukee, Wisconsin; and Clinton Corners, New York. Each property summary includes location, previous or current listing price, auction dates, property details, and listing agents.
Real Estate Tech Predictions
Chad Roffers breaks down a few pieces of tech we can expect in the real estate industry within the next few years.
What Matters to Luxury Real Estate Investors
Luxury real estate investors prioritize personalization, location, privacy, quality finishes, and architectural design when purchasing a property. They want a home that meets their individual and family needs, is located away from noise in a secluded area with a large garden, has high quality durable materials like granite and slate, and an architectural design with additional amenities like a swimming pool or smart home technologies. Location is also important, as factors like proximity to work and amenities are a key consideration.
Concierge Auctions Luxury Homes Market Index
Detailed report that covers the top 40 luxury real estate markets in the United States. Detailed analysis of the top 10 transactions in respective markets showing the true days on market and sale to original list price.
The Most Popular House Styles in the US
The document discusses the most popular house styles in the US, including cottage, craftsman, contemporary, modern, and ranch styles. Cottages often have built-in furniture and simplistic painted woodwork due to their small size. Craftsman houses feature more detailed elements as a response to industrialization and emphasize natural materials like wood and stone. Contemporary homes utilize sustainable materials, natural lighting, and bold colors and shapes. Modern houses are characterized by straight lines, flat roofs, and elevation changes. Ranch homes are known for their single-floor, open floor plans and were easy to build but are less common now due to land scarcity.
3 Philanthropic Causes You Might Not Know About
This document highlights 3 small charities that help overlooked groups: Give Back Yoga provides yoga classes to veterans, addicts, prisoners, and cancer patients; Heifer International teaches farming skills to impoverished people; Learning Ally provides services to help the millions of people with learning disabilities. Small charities are also praised for their ability to directly affect people through personalized work.
Chad Roffers Concierge Auctions July 2016
This summary provides the key details from the document in 3 sentences:
The document announces 11 upcoming real estate auction opportunities across the globe from June to August 2016, with most properties selling without reserve. Featured is a grand estate in Nashville, Tennessee set for auction on June 29th. The document then provides further details on each upcoming property auction, including location, previous listing price, and agent information.
Concierge auctions june catalogue 2016
The June Concierge Auctions sale line up was truly spectacular. Austin, Nashville, Spain among other amazing destinations.
Concierge Auctions May 2016 Catalogue - Chad Roffers, Chairman
This summary provides an overview of properties featured in the May 2016 auction catalog:
1) An estate called Sa Vinya located in Mallorca, Spain is a 200-year-old restored villa surrounded by gardens and orange trees. It was previously listed for €12.5M and is selling without reserve on June 14th.
2) Monticello-Somers is a brick-for-brick replica of Thomas Jefferson's home located in Somers, Connecticut. It was previously listed for $4.9M and is selling without reserve on May 31st.
3) An Austin, Texas family compound located on 400 acres of protected land in the exclusive Rob Roy community is highlighted as
Concierge Auctions - March 2016 Catalogue
13 exquisite properties spanning 5 countries, 6 U.S states and 2 U.S. territories. Many selling without reserve.
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