There is no one set response to this question. There are many variables to why a home may not be selling. Feng Shui Experts will take the time to review the possible causes from a energetic perspective to help provide unique insights into why a home has not budged for 'x' amount of years. Speaking from my own experiences, I have come to find interesting links to why a home sells faster vs not.1. The unconscious emotional attachment of the current homeowner's to their space can prevent sales. This could be an indication they may not be willing to let go, just yet. Believe it or not, this can impact a sale from progressing forward. 2. The land formation may not be favorable. The ideal land plot in feng shui is suggested to be in the shape of a square or rectangle. These shapes represent a... 11/29/2015

OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, 1/31/2015 from 2pm to 4pm at 24 Tappentown Lane, Brookville, NY 11545. Meet Stacy O'Halpin, Luxury Listing Specialist with Laffey Fine Homes for a tour of this beautiful home.  This Sprawling 5000 square foot 5 bedroom, 3.5 Bath Center Hall Colonial is prominently set atop 2 Lush Acres. Grand Entrance Foyer and Spacious Floor plan for Living and Entertaining. Gourmet Kitchen With Center Island which opens to the Family Room with wood burning fireplace. Sun-room, Study, 3 Fireplaces, 4-Car Garage & Heated Gunite Pool. Locust Valley School District centrally located to town.   01/30/2015

Window Treatments serving  Long Island, New York       Window Treatments By MJ Decorators Workshop   516-599 3569 This room is twenty five feet long... I had built an Upholstered Cornice across the top, and two Upholstered side pieces. Inside the Upholstered Cornice I had installed Pinch Pleated Drapes. The Pinch Pleated Drapes were lined with heavy lining.             11/17/2013

Long Island and NYC Feng Shui Assessments with Laura Cerrano Times for home and business assessments are typically 1 hour Buying a home or selling one?  Feng Shui Manhattan and Long Island can make your home feel warm and inviting while incorporating simple Feng Shui remedies to attract that perfect buyer or get your home sold…Quickly.  We also work with Real Estate Agents to give them the “edge” they need with their clients. In today’s Real Estate market, including a home Feng Shui assessment along with the other required services is becoming more common and requested by clients and Real Estate agents across the Nation. For those who are seeking a New York City apartment or Long Island home, Ms. Cerrano can also attend open houses with you to perform a Feng Shui assessment on the spot ... 02/11/2013

Feng Shui LI Lecture with Laura Cerrano October 22nd at 7pm Laura Cerrano of Feng Shui Long Island and Manhattan has been invited back to lecture at the Farmingdale public Library.  This lecture is open to all to enjoy and are encouraged to come and learn about Feng Shui for your home and life. Laura will share a brief overview of Feng Shui History, the several methods used to enhance your home, body, mind and spirit, simple tips and suggestions, examples of success stories and If time allows provide at least one free Feng Shui reading of a room for a lucky guest. This Feng Shui lecture is open to all who are interested, from home owners, to apartments dwellers, architects and even real state agents. Location: Farmingale Public Library 116 Merritts Road • Farmingdale, NY 11735 NEW Date:... 10/15/2012

The Art of Gift Giving by Laura Cerrano Feng Shui Consultant When you give a gift, give it from the heart and do not expect anything in return. A gift is about love and compassion.  The Art of Gift Giving is a powerful tool and a great way to help lift a persons spirit. Go that extra mile to visit their favorite store to purchase a gift.  Write a poem, create the piece of artwork or even surprise them to a special brunch or dinner.  Perhaps, just show up with something silly and share some laughs.  Or simply be in the moment with them. If you give a gift and in some way you know it's going to benefit you weather it be with attention (stroking the ego) or to help bribe your way to into or out of some situation, than you may not understand what it means to give a gift.  If that is the cas... 03/24/2012

Feng Shui Motivational Monday Making more Opportunities than you find..... "A wise man will make more opportunities than he finds." Francis Bacon Keep your eyes and ears open to see and hear all the new opportunities coming your way.  Also, be sure to become a "go getter" and persistence when developing yourself and even a business.  Only so many opportunities and new experiences will be presented to you, the reaming percentile is up to you...going that extra mile. Think outside the box, go outside your comfort zone and you will be presently surprised with what you find.  Feng Shui LI *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Carole provides on site Fe... 02/26/2012

Motivational Monday Wake up with a Smile by Feng Shui NYC consultant It's so simple and easy to do, wake up with a smile and start your day off on the right foot.  Studies show those who start the day off with a positive attitude can deflect negative situations much easier.  Monday's are seen as the "Debi downer" days of the week because it's back to work.  Try and not perceive Monday in that way, view Monday as the start to another week of opportunities, connecting with co-worker friends and so on. Happy Monday Everyone!    Feng Shui LI   *Carole Provenzale has been a Certified Feng Shui Consultant since graduating from the Country's very first School for Feng Shui Studies that was licensed and accredited in 1997. Carole provides on site Feng Shui Consultations Long Island NY, Queens N... 01/29/2012

Motivational Monday: A Poem to reflect upon posted by Manhattan Feng Shui I walk down the Street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I fall in I am lost...I am hopeless. It isn't my fault. I takes forever to find a way out. ______________________________________________________ I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk. I pretend I don't see it. I fall in again. I cant believe I'm in the same place. But it isn't my fault. It still takes a long time to get out.  ______________________________________________________ I walk down the same street. There is a deep hole in the sidewalk I see it is there. I still fall in...it's a habit My eyes are open I know where I am It is my fault. I get out immediately.  ________________________________________________________ I ... 10/24/2011

Feng Shui the Wealth corner of your Backyard by Laura Cerrano Nassau NY Feng Shui consultant Looking to the Ba-gua, you will see each section relates to an area in your life.  The Ba-gua can be used to layout the interior and exterior of home and yard.  For today's session, Laura Cerrano will focus on the Wealth corner of your backyard. The wealth section is located in the furthest back left hand corner of your backyard. Simple ways to enhance the wealth area of your backyard is by adding touches of purple (to accent wealth), items that create movement, sound, and or growth.  Feng Shui Ba-gua Items to avoid in that location, heavy rocks (weights down your wealth), dead wood and leaves (no growth), piles of junk, and old cars (wealth rotting away).  Yard before cleaning and changes A Fen... 05/01/2011

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER IS COMING TO LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK.The Alvin Ailey Dance Theater is a African group of young American Modern dancers , that performance changed through the perception of American Dancers. They have perform for Millions in and around 48 states and 71 countries. It's a great event for the family. They will be performing at the TILLES CENTER for the performing Arts  which is located at the CW Post Campus - Long Island University. on Friday, April 29th at 8pm and Saturday April 30th at 2pm and 8pm. This event doesn't come by often, so make sure you attend it before you miss this it. If you need more information: Tilescenter.org at 516 299-3100 or ticketmaster.com- 1800-745-3000. 04/18/2011

What's coming to the TILLES CENTERin April 2011:The Tilles Center of performance art is located on Long Island. It has many entertainer and features orchestral performances, fully-staged operas, ballets and modern dance, along with Broadway shows, and all forms of music, dance and theater from around the world. Chamber music, cabaret, solo recitals, and theater productions for children and adults are presented in the more intimate 490-seat Hillwood Recital Hall. Debbie Reynolds will be at the Tilles Center on April 8th 8PM. Midorri Ozgur Aydin- Violin and Piano: April 9th at 8pm Spring Awakening - Sunday April 10 at 7pm St. Petersburg- Philharmonic on Saturday, April 16th at 8pm Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. will be performing on Friday, April 29th at 8pm and Saturday April 30th a... 04/05/2011

We're only a month into the winter months in Brookville and Oyster Bay area and officially have two more months to go and we have had enough of the snow.   I'm tired of the freezing cold and the constant snow.  I see we'll have more snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.   I look out the window and I see my roses are all covered with snow.  Will they be fine?  Yes, they will.  It's the freezing and thawing that are not good for them.  We are in the middle of winter and since activities outside are not on our agenda for a while, it is the perfect time to plan our rose garden and order some roses.  If you are getting garden catalogs in the mail, you can start browsing through them.  Start thinking of what rose plants to buy. But where can you buy them?    I'm putting a list below of Top 10 mail o... 01/22/2011

The carbon monoxide (CO) detector regulations require that a functioning carbon monoxide detector must be installed in every one and two family house, co-op or condo.  Failure to comply with the regulations is a class B violation. Civil penalties can range from $25 to $100 and $10 per day for each violation until the violation is certified as corrected.  At least one approved carbon monoxide alarm must be present in each dwelling unit. The carbon monoxide alarms must be installed within fifteen feet of the primary entrance to each bedroom. They can be installed at other room locations and at heights recommended by the manufacturer. CO detectors do not have to be installed on or near the ceiling. To ensure proper operation, do not install CO detectors next to bathrooms, which are sources... 01/06/2011

      I stumbled upon the Legend of the Christmas Tree while going through boxes of old Christmas Cards.  Today, the Christmas tree is the highlight of our Christmas festivities.  Topped with a star, and adorned with lights and ornaments, it is a part of the beauty and meaning of the Christmas season. How did the Christmas tree come to play such an important part in the observance of Christmas?  There is a legend that comes down to us from the early days of Christianity in England.  One of those helping to spread Chriatianity among the Druids was a monk named Wilfred (later Saint Wilfred).  One day, surrounded by a group of his converts, he struck down a huge Oak tree, which, in the Druid religion, was an object of worship.  As the Oak tree fell to the ground, it split into four pieces,... 12/20/2010

  There are 15 homes sold in Brookville, NY for the period Jan. 1-Nov. 20, 2010 compared to 12 homes sold in Brookville, NY for the same period in 2009.  Homes sales in Brookville, NY for the period Jan. 1-Nov. 20, 2010 has increased by 25%.  The median selling price for homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2010 is $1,572,500 compared to $1,565,000.00 in 2009, an increase of just $7,500.   Average Day on the Market for homes sold in Brookville, NY in 2010 is higher by 76 days to 195 compared to 119 in 2009.  This represents a 64% increase in the average day on market.  It takes longer to sell homes in Brookville, NY in 2010 but the median selling price stays flat and the number of homes sold has gone up.  Here is the list of homes sold in Brookville, NY for period Jan. 1-Nov. 20, 2010: BROOK... 11/20/2010

  As of Nov. 20, 2010, according to the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island, there are 43 homes for sale in Brookville, NY, up from 41 last month.  There are 15 homes sold in Brookville, NY and one home is under contract for the period Jan. 1 to Nov. 20, 2010.  That means we have a 2 years and 8 months inventory right now.  The median price of homes in Brookville, NY is $1,999,999 and the median taxes for Brookville NY homes is $28,759.  Houses in this enclave of the North Shore of Long Island start at over $1 million to almost $5 million.  Various architectural styles are represented with colonial as the predominant style.  Brookville, NY homes are still some of the most sought-after homes among the high-end clients.  Some big estates from the golden era of the ‘20s have been subdi... 11/20/2010

      ROSE OF THE MONTH: "Rosa foetida bicolor" - a.k.a. "Austrian Copper" Classification - Species Introduction - Before 1590 Not until late nineteenth century when a French breeder named Pernet-Ducher introduced Rosa foetida persiana as a pollen parent to breed the first yellow and orange colored large-flowered rose called ‘Soleil d'Or' did gardeners take notice of this rose coloration. That was a significant event. Austrian Copper is a sport of Rosa foetida that has been cultivated as early as the 12th century in the Arab world. It is native to Iran and Afghanistan and it is not Austrian inspite of its name. It has single blossoms, 2" in diameter of bright coppery red with yellow reverse and bright yellow stamens. Its color is eye catching. The rose is so beautiful when the sun is sh... 11/16/2010

Sellers who are holding off to list their homes in Brookville, NY this fall should know why they should sell their home in Brookville, NY this fall  •1.       Mortgage rates are still historically low this fall •2.       Serious buyers buy at any time. •3.       Not all buyers have school age children.  •4.       Out of school and back to school disruptions are over and people are back to their routine & focusing on their long term goals. •5.       The end of the summer is not the end of the buying season.  As a matter of fact, I have gotten more calls to see homes now than in the summer months.  •6.       Buyers "think" they have less competition at this time but you can sell at a good price because of competition from "serious" buyers. •7.       People like to take drives in the fall... 11/15/2010

Parentage: (‘George Dickson' x ‘Souvenir de Claudius Pernet') x (‘Joanna Hill' x ‘Chas. P. Kilham') x ‘Margaret McGredy'.  Hybridized by the French hybridizer Francis Meilland in the late 1930s, and introduced by Conard-Pyle Co., West Grove, PA. in 1945.              The rose that is called ‘Peace' in the United States and Great Britain is called ‘Mme Antoine Meilland' in France, ‘Gioia' in Italy and ‘Gloria Dei' in Germany.  ‘Peace' is one of the most famous roses of the century if not of all times.  It is one of the few modern roses surrounded by legend and myth.             One story goes that it was hybridized in France in the last years before World War II, and escaped as unnamed cuttings in the last American diplomatic bag to leave Paris as World War II began.  Recognized as a wi... 10/18/2010