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Does anyone know anything about Feng Shui as it relates to real estate in NYC in Chinese property buyers' preferences in particular? I had this exchange recently, and would love to hear any constructive advice, or just any basics on Feng Shu Westerners can take away and remember the next time they speak with a Chinese buyer.
Hi Benny, Sorry for late reply. We liked the house very much until we found the house is so close to a church. We have been hesitating ever since and we still are. We haven’t given it up though. We do have the pre-approval ready.
Good evening, no worries for late reply. Congratulations on your pre-approval!! Please kindly forward pre-approval letter to us so that we can have it on file-we will need to attach that to the offer letter when the times comes. We typically have about 90 days before the pre-approvel letter expires. Once it expires, you would just need to update your information with the lender to ensure that your financial situation hasn't changed since then. I strongly urge you guys not to make any significant purchases or take out any loans from this point on. Anything such as applying for additional credit cards, loans of any kind, major purchases such as car purchases could affect you from getting approved for a loan or delayed.
Yes, the potential noise, activities and traffic is one thing, as well as their impact to future sell (we don't expect to live there for ever). Another thing is Feng Shui (your Chinese colleagues may know it better). BTW, is there any way to know if there is cemetery in the church, and if they have funeral and cremation service in the church?
Hi Yang, Ok, I have a clear understanding now. Yes, I am very familiar with feng shui practices. Feng shui consultants usually advise not to live near a church for the imbalances in the yin/yang energy unless only positive ceremonies are held. This church does hold funeral services in church, but there is no cemetary at the church or cremations done there.
As far as the resale concern, the fact that the elementary school is nearly a few feet away is a major plus for buyers that intend on raising a family in Bedford Hills; unless, the buyers have a strict rule against living near a church or it conflicts with their current religious/non-religious beliefs. The impact of the resale can happen with almost any property on the market. Every buyer has a specific requirement so for some a church may not be the issue, but they love the school and public transportation being in such close promixity. A property that is far from a school can deter a buyer from buying a home just like a home that doesn't have public transportation nearby, etc. It is not necessarily the church that will be a deal breaker for every buyer.
We cannot confirm the noise level, traffic and activities held there without visiting the area when service is held (Sunday at 10:30 AM) and when school starts and ends. Again, this will all be subjective based on buyer. It seems the major issue is that it will go against feng shui practices so it is entirely up to you.
Good to know that you actually are familiar with feng shui. Although we are not strong believer, we cannot ignore it either. We may pass this house for now and look for others. We don't like to see funerals from time to time from back yard. BTW, we started to think houses in Connecticut which may also work out for us. Are you guys familiar with the market there and have license to work as agent?
I definitely understand. Unfortunately, I am only licensed in the state of New York. I believe same applies for entire company. Have you searched all the one family homes in Westchester County? To date, 244 single family homes are for sale in northern Westchester priced from 500k-850K. None of them interest you? If we expand the search in Westchester county, there are at least 400 simple family homes listed.
We haven’t given up westchester yet. Just like to explore other opportunity too. There seems to be tons of houses in the market. But majority of them not suited. We have looked quite some open houses. So far, the 7 Buxton one is the only one that we almost pull the trigger. Unfortunately, it does not work out too. Anyway, we are keeping searching. Will ask for your help if something of our interest comes up.
Hi Benny, Sorry for late reply. We liked the house very much until we found the house is so close to a church. We have been hesitating ever since and we still are. We haven’t given it up though. We do have the pre-approval ready.
Good evening, no worries for late reply. Congratulations on your pre-approval!! Please kindly forward pre-approval letter to us so that we can have it on file-we will need to attach that to the offer letter when the times comes. We typically have about 90 days before the pre-approvel letter expires. Once it expires, you would just need to update your information with the lender to ensure that your financial situation hasn't changed since then. I strongly urge you guys not to make any significant purchases or take out any loans from this point on. Anything such as applying for additional credit cards, loans of any kind, major purchases such as car purchases could affect you from getting approved for a loan or delayed.
If you are just concerned about the potential noise, activities and traffic with having a church nearby, then we can look into that further. If it is because it conflicts with your religion or you just do not want any church in such close proximity, then this wouldn't be the home for you. If the price was lower, would you consider it then? May I ask what exactly is it about the church that concerns you guys most? I have to ask these questions to determine if this is something that we can work through or not.
You and Yongxing should definitely go over everything that you like and dislike about the home (even as far as listing the pros and cons) and then take another drive back to the home/neighborhood for a second feel. We can even schedule a second showing if you like so you can make a final decision as to whether or not it is the right home for you. Sometimes, it takes a second/third showing. Please share your thoughts. Thanks and have a great night!
You and Yongxing should definitely go over everything that you like and dislike about the home (even as far as listing the pros and cons) and then take another drive back to the home/neighborhood for a second feel. We can even schedule a second showing if you like so you can make a final decision as to whether or not it is the right home for you. Sometimes, it takes a second/third showing. Please share your thoughts. Thanks and have a great night!
Yes, the potential noise, activities and traffic is one thing, as well as their impact to future sell (we don't expect to live there for ever). Another thing is Feng Shui (your Chinese colleagues may know it better). BTW, is there any way to know if there is cemetery in the church, and if they have funeral and cremation service in the church?
Hi Yang, Ok, I have a clear understanding now. Yes, I am very familiar with feng shui practices. Feng shui consultants usually advise not to live near a church for the imbalances in the yin/yang energy unless only positive ceremonies are held. This church does hold funeral services in church, but there is no cemetary at the church or cremations done there.
As far as the resale concern, the fact that the elementary school is nearly a few feet away is a major plus for buyers that intend on raising a family in Bedford Hills; unless, the buyers have a strict rule against living near a church or it conflicts with their current religious/non-religious beliefs. The impact of the resale can happen with almost any property on the market. Every buyer has a specific requirement so for some a church may not be the issue, but they love the school and public transportation being in such close promixity. A property that is far from a school can deter a buyer from buying a home just like a home that doesn't have public transportation nearby, etc. It is not necessarily the church that will be a deal breaker for every buyer.
We cannot confirm the noise level, traffic and activities held there without visiting the area when service is held (Sunday at 10:30 AM) and when school starts and ends. Again, this will all be subjective based on buyer. It seems the major issue is that it will go against feng shui practices so it is entirely up to you.
Good to know that you actually are familiar with feng shui. Although we are not strong believer, we cannot ignore it either. We may pass this house for now and look for others. We don't like to see funerals from time to time from back yard. BTW, we started to think houses in Connecticut which may also work out for us. Are you guys familiar with the market there and have license to work as agent?
I definitely understand. Unfortunately, I am only licensed in the state of New York. I believe same applies for entire company. Have you searched all the one family homes in Westchester County? To date, 244 single family homes are for sale in northern Westchester priced from 500k-850K. None of them interest you? If we expand the search in Westchester county, there are at least 400 simple family homes listed.
We haven’t given up westchester yet. Just like to explore other opportunity too. There seems to be tons of houses in the market. But majority of them not suited. We have looked quite some open houses. So far, the 7 Buxton one is the only one that we almost pull the trigger. Unfortunately, it does not work out too. Anyway, we are keeping searching. Will ask for your help if something of our interest comes up.
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