The phrase, “location, location, location” has become a cliché in the real estate industry, but that is only because it is true...

Informing Kids When moving with children, tell older ones once the plans are definite Kids need time get through things and adjust: Do not rush their goodbyes to any friends Do not keep the move as a surprise, leaving it to the last minute Tell younger ones when the move is happening and involve them as needed as this will make them less frightened and nervous Attitude and Moving with Kids Adult moods should be focused and show a sense of adventure to the kids Avoid depressed, worried or stressed attitudes as these produce negative responses from kids Avoid kids fearing the unknown by providing all details necessary with an excited and upbeat approach, including what will happen on the moving day Discuss the move, the community and new home Encourage questions and the expression of feelings Address all of the kids’ concerns meaningfully, attentively and lovingly With younger children, focus on the present on the day of the move: Encourage looking out for the movers arrival Discourage frustration through play and fantasy Encourage assistance by getting them to load wagons with light boxes to be moved to other rooms Discuss feelings about moving through books about other kids moving Be aware and prepared for unsettled reactions such as boredom and disinterest, helping them to deal with this through the discussion of honest emotions/feelings and assure them that disagreeing with you is acceptable Deal with each kid’s level of emotions one at a time, whether it is sadness, nervousness, anger or frustration Be prepared to deal with these emotions for some time after the move until the kids have settled in Avoid generalizations with teens regarding their concerns and feelings by being respective, honest, open, able to resolve their issues and making no promises that cannot be kept With teens, involve them in the move to avoid negative reactions, including responsibilities, decision-making and advice giving Always make teens aware that their feedback is important The New Home/Community Prior to the Move Visit the new home/community with kids to ease their transition and see their rooms and neighbourhood Visit local shops, playgrounds, parks, sporting facilities, movie cinemas, restaurants and other locations with kids in the new neighbourhood Get kids signed up for activities through community facilities and meet the people they will be involved with Take the kids for tours of their new schools Introduce the kids to their new teachers If the move is a great distance away then show the kids photos or videos of the new home and neighbourhood, including local kids, playgrounds, sports facilities, shops, schools, parks, restaurants, etc...

One of the beauties of Toronto is its diversity, the fact that hundreds of ethnic groups from all over the world congregate here in this metropolis and give their distinct flavour to this urban mosaic of cultures...

Yesterday was a pretty interesting day, the weather was cool and overcast, with rain coming in during the latter part of the afternoon...

Latest research has shown that 15 per cent of Britons do not trust their neighbours at all, despite the fact that most neighbourhood watch schemes can help reduce crime in the area and the need to make possibly preventable home insurance claims...

Hotel Havana Libre, Sunday, April 10, 2005, 12:30 pm Yesterday morning I had arranged to meet one of the women from the from the university, a very nice lady in her late 50s, who agreed to show me around the Vedado area and take me through some local markets...

If you have read my articles for a while, you know that I am a visual arts lover One of the highlights of my Rochester trip was a walk through the Neighbourhood of the Arts...

Do you need to reach wealthy prospects using direct mail Then work on your list...