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當這區最受歡迎的人

Be the Most Popular People on Your Block

Go Outside

If you have a dog, walk it. If you don’t have a dog, schedule regular jogs, walks, or biking rounds as part of your daily routine. “Doing so early in the morning or in the evening puts you in contact with neighbors,” says Jeanne Hurlbert, PhD, professor of sociology at Louisiana State University. This is a great way to casually bump into people. Over time, you’ll eventually build up a rapport.

走出戶外

若是你有一隻狗,帶他出去走走. 如果沒有的話,就在生活中計畫規律的慢跑,散步或是騎腳踏車

"這樣做的話會讓你跟鄰居有互動"路易斯安那州大學博士Jeanne Hurlbert說道

這是一個跟人有關連的好方.   過段時間,你就會慢慢的建立一些朋友

Join Town Associations

It might be PTA, it might be a planning committee, it might even be a local book group. You can contact your town hall to see what kinds of activities are available and who you have to call to sign up. If you live in a large city, you can check out event postings in the local alternative weekly newspaper or on your local craigslist.org events page.

參加社區上的活動

這可能是母姐會,可能是個會議,甚至有可能是地方性的讀書會. 

你可以跟你的區公所接觸看看有甚麼樣的活動可以參加,然後你要參加要跟誰連繫.

如果你住在大城市,你也可以查看看每個禮拜報紙或分類廣告裡的活動的消息

Hit the Local Gym

Not only will you be able to exercise so you can burn off all that new-home and move stress, but joining a gym is also a great way to meet whoever’s in town. In order to get maximum meeting time, sign up for a class on the weekend. This will give you plenty of opportunities to chat with others in the area.

參加地區的健身房

不只你藉運動,發洩一下搬家跟適應新家的壓力,同時參加健身房也是一個認識鎮裡其他人的好方法.

參加周末的健身課程去得到最多的見面時間

這個會讓你有足夠的機會去跟這一區的其他人聊談

House Crawl

Once you at least know the first names of some of your neighbors, suggest a house crawl where everyone goes from home to home for a different cocktail and snack at each house. People will get to see your home, you can ask for decorating ideas and tips, and, if you’re renovating, you can find out key contractor names from those who have had work done on their homes.

拜訪家庭

一旦認識了鄰居的一些人,提議說參加每一家庭雞尾酒或點心聚會.

大家有機會看到你家,然後可以詢問他們些裝飾的想法技巧,

另外,如果你再重新裝潢,你可以得知一些他們已經配合過的廠商名字

-- Jen A. Miller

12個簡易家飾小技巧

12 Easy Decor Tricks

Tip: Modern furniture is beautiful, but it can sometimes look a little uninviting. Soften the lines by adding texture. Toss a fluffy flokati rug on the floor, colorful pillows on your couch, and some organic decorative pieces on the coffee table.Styling by Gina Provenzano.

現代家具或許看起來很漂亮,但有時候會讓人有點難以親近.
可以增加不同的質感讓線條很加柔軟
在地板放上毛絨絨的長毛地毯,沙發上放置色彩繽紛的抱枕
以及在茶几上放置些有機的擺設

Tip: Go funky with details to create unique end tables. Try a tower of art or fashion books, a pile of retro-style suitcases, even a stool. Check out more tips for buying new furniture.

在細節上有個性的去創造獨特的邊桌

試試看用藝品或是流行書籍堆疊,

新式旅行箱的堆疊,甚至是小凳子當邊桌

Tip: Fill a large wall space for a small price. First, you need a piece of fabric that complements the upholstery in the room. Get a stretcher from an art store, stretch the fabric over the wall, and attach it with a staple gun.

用少少的錢將大面積的牆面填滿.

首先.你需要一個跟室內裝潢相配的布料

在美術用品店買到畫板,將布料用黏性膠固定在牆上

Tip: Your entryway needs personality because it’s the first thing people see. First, clear a small space for all your stuff—keys, cell, and mail. Then get creative by jazzing up the wall with colorful paint or wild wallpaper. Modular Bookcase, West Elm, Colored storage boxes, The Container Store.Styling by Gina Provenzano.

入口需要有你的個性,因為這是人們近來第一個會看到的地方.

首先,清空一個小空間放你的東西(鑰匙.手機,信件)

接著運用繽紛色彩或是大膽的壁紙創造空間活潑感

Tip: Working in threes is a great tip for displaying your stuff like the pros. Try coordinating tea pots, potted plants, clocks on a wall, or vases of different heights.
運用三個再一起的陳列是很好的技巧.

試著協調的擺放三個茶壺,三個植栽,三個時鐘或是三個不同高度的花瓶

Tip: Color is key when styling your open shelves. Pick two harmonizing hues and mix them up evenly. Use coordinating shapes, organize by size, and don’t be afraid to show off your hardware like colanders, shiny pots, even appliances.
當裝飾開放櫃時,色彩是關鍵
選擇兩種和諧的色調然後平均的混搭
運用協調的形狀,大小陳列
不要害怕去展示你的物品,例如濾鍋,顯眼的罐子,甚至是工具設備

Tip: Jazz up those white walls with some out-of-the-ordinary ideas. Transform your space by choosing a bright paint color for the background and add a fun 3-D element, such as arranging a collection of plates or hanging wallpaper in a patchwork pattern.

出奇不意的想法打造空白的牆面.

選擇明亮的油漆色調當牆面背景,接著增加有趣的立體元素,

像是陳列一些盤子或是用拼湊的方式貼壁紙

Tip: Photos can add a personal touch to your room—as long as they’re displayed the right way. Make a grid with pictures in matching frames; arrange photos on shelves and add family memorabilia; hang black-and-white photos against a colorful backdrop.
相片可以為你的房間增加個人特質-只要用正確的方是呈現

用可搭配的相框放相片,將相片擺放在層板上

然後增加一些屬於家庭紀念的東西

將黑白照片放在有色彩的牆面上

Tip: Every room needs a focal point, which is the one thing the eye is immediately drawn toward (it also drives the design of the room). Examples of decorative focal points are a fireplace, a four-poster bed, or an interesting piece of furniture. Amenity Home Bedding, 3Rliving.com. Styling by Gina Provenzano.

即使是一個房間也需要一個眼睛會馬上注意到的焦點(也通常引導整個房間的設計)

火爐,四個圍柱的床或是一個很有趣的家具都是擺飾焦點的例子

Tip: Wall decals are an instant home-style tip; they’re an easy, inexpensive way to spruce up a room. The decals come on sheets—like temporary tattoos—and are applied by simply rubbing them on the walls. Plus, they peel right off the walls so they’re perfect for that rental (or people who like to redecorate a lot!).

牆上的印花是馬上給予家庭風格的技巧,

他們是簡單又不貴的方式去凸顯空間.

這些印花原先在一個轉印紙上,就像是暫時的刺青圖樣一樣

接著將印花壓印在牆面上

除此之外 他們也可以整個從牆面上撕下來,所以非常適合租屋用

(或是很喜歡裝飾的人)

Tip: Some easy and cheap wall art ideas: framing a collection of cool vintage cigar labels; cutting up and framing pages from a photography book; and framing scraps of wallpaper. You can even take snapshots from a recent vacation and arrange them with souvenirs.

一些簡單又便宜的牆面裝置 ,將一些葡萄酒或雪茄的標籤框起來

從圖片的書籍上剪下然後把圖框起來,

把壁紙切小塊框起來

你也可以用拍立得將最近的假期照下來然後把他們跟紀念品放在一起

Tip: Get creative by stylishly organizing bookshelves by color, rather than size or theme. Mix in objects to give the shelves a sense of texture as well. Most importantly, don’t fill every inch—leave some open space so the look doesn’t appear too chaotic. Get more decorating ideas with our Decor Finder.
與其注重書架的大小跟主題,有創意的運用色彩製造有風格的書架更重要
混搭物品也給予書架質感
最重要的是,不要都放滿,留衣些空間讓他看起來不會太混亂

-- Krissy Tiglias

找房屋仲介之前要詢問的9件事情

 

找房屋仲介之前要詢問的9件事情

9 Things to Ask Before Hiring a Real Estate Agent

Whether you're buying or selling, here's what to ask an agent before saying "you're hired."

Whether you're buying or selling, there are a few key questions to ask an agent before saying, "You're hired." Before hiring a real estate agent, make sure to ask these questions:
無論你是將要購屋或賣屋,再雇用仲介前,有些主要的問題應該先詢問仲介,記得要確認問了這些問題:
1. How long have you been in the real estate business?
How long has this person been on the job (look for upward of a year), and were they full or part time? While experience is no guarantee of skill, real estate, like many other professions, is mostly learned on the job.
1.你做仲介這一行多久了?
這個仲介在這一行做了多久以及全職或是兼職?
雖然經驗不是技巧的品質保證,但是,仲介業跟其他的專業一樣,主要是在工作中學習。
2. Are you a member of the National Association of Realtors? This organization requires certain standards from its members, and you don't want to worry about having a shady agent.
2.你是全國仲介協會的成員嗎?
這個組織要求成員某些標準,如此一來你不用呆新找到一個不可靠的公司。

3. Are you a member of MLS?
This is the Multiple Listing Service, which gives agents access to houses represented by all agencies -- not just their own. For sellers, this means your home will be posted on the list as well, which means more people will see it.
3.你是MLS的成員嗎?
這個Muitlple Listing Service(複合式服務),讓仲介公司有權進入所有仲介公司的房屋,不只有自己仲介的房屋。對賣屋而言,這表示你的房屋也會被刊登在這些目錄裡,讓更多人看得見。
4. Do you work on weekends? Since this is when most open houses take place, the answer to this should be yes.
4.你們在周末時上班嗎?
既然大部分open house(不需預約,開放參觀的房子)都在周末,這個答案應該是肯定的
5. Can you outline how you would represent us?
The answer should include your housing inspections, following through with your mortgage approval process, and being present at your closing.
5.你可以大概描述你會怎麼呈現給我們?
這個答案應該包含房屋的檢查,接著還有貸款的過程還有結案過程
6. Will you show me houses listed by other companies?
Double-check that the agent isn't partial to his or her own realty group.
6.你會給我們看其他公司的房子嗎?
再次確認這個代銷不是只有在他們自己的仲介範圍
7. Are you familiar with our area?
You'll want the agent to know the ins and outs of your community.
7.你對我們的環境熟悉嗎?
你會要你的仲介知道這個社區的優點及缺點

8. How many homes have you sold?
If you're in the market to sell, find out how many homes they successfully sold last year. While those numbers may be low due to market activity over the past six months, it’s a good way to compare candidates.
8.你們銷售了多少房屋?
如果你在賣屋市場,找出他們去年成功銷售了多少房屋.雖然這個數字可能因為市場動向而低,但是這是一個比較的方式
9. What's your business style?
Do you want a broker who calls you once a week or emails daily? Find out how the agent will keep you updated on prospects and inform them about your preferences.
9.你們經營模式如何?
你希望仲介一周打電話給你一次還是每天寫email?了解仲介如何更新給你的資訊還有也讓他們了解你希望的方式

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