Friday, August 31, 2012

Surprise at FRESH & EASY

I do not expect a lot of Japanese foods in regular store, as they are not specialty.
But I found it unusual item in FRESH & EASY store.
MATCHA-Powered green tea (usually use for tea ceremony and lately use for some tea flavored foods and drinks)

I used grained green tea, and use strainer to get powered part and make green tea zucchini bread.
Now I can get it at FRESH & EASY.

フレッシュアンドイージイに行ったら、なんと 「まっちゃ」がありました。

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Thursday, August 30, 2012

Buyers Worried They're Losing Bargaining Power -値切り交渉の余地が少ないと嘆くバイヤー

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8月30日付けの不動産ニュースより

強気の値切り交渉が出来たのはつい数年前までの話、今では買い手市場から売り手市場に変わってきたとアンケートで報告が上がっています。

Redfinが19ヶ所の市場を対象にバイヤー982人にアンケート取った結果、ホームバイヤーの10人に7人は入札時に少なくても一回は競合を経験しているということがわかりました。第一四半期には家を買うにはいい時期だと思う人が56%でしたが、今期は46%に下がりました。その一方では家を売るにはいい時期だと思う人が13%アップになり32%が今が売り時だと言っています。

今年の春ごろから低金利、底を突いた家の値段を狙ってバイヤーが活発に動き出しましたが、販売中の家が不足気味のために限られた選択しかなく、競争を迫られる結果になってきました、とRedfinの担当者はアンケートの結果を見て言っています。

家の値段の急上昇を予測して危機感を感じてホームバイヤーもいます。61%ホームバイヤーは
第一四半期より32%値段が上がる予想しているからです。複数入札を好まないバイヤーもあり
アンケートに答えた31%は複数入札の場合は入札しないという回答でした。

今日はバイヤーは家を買うのに何ヶ月もかかりますね。


DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 30, 2012
While home buyers have been holding a lot of bargaining power in the housing market the last few years, more of them say they are now feeling the market shift against them, according to a new survey.

Seven in 10 home buyers say they’ve faced competition on a home for at least one offer, according to a recent survey of 982 buyers in 19 markets conducted by Redfin. Of those surveyed, 46 percent say now is a good time to purchase a home — that’s down from 56 percent in the first quarter. On the other hand, the number of those who are saying it’s a good time to sell grew by 13 percent in that period. Thirty-two percent now say it’s a good time to sell.

"Many buyers who emerged from hibernation this spring eager to take advantage of low rates and near-bottom prices now seem to have become demoralized by the intense competition for a limited selection of homes for sale," Redfin said in a public statement about the survey results.

Home buyers may feel more urgency too. The survey found the number of buyers expecting home prices to rise drastically grew — 61 percent say prices will rise compared to 32 percent during the first quarter. However, they are reluctant to get in a multiple-offer situation. Thirty-one percent of those surveyed said that if they faced a multiple-offer situation, they would back off.


It takes 6-7months to purchase a house in today's market.

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Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Sellers Test Waters with Higher Asking Prices 値段を吊り上げようとするセラー

不動産ニュースより

だんだんと値段が上がっていくと報告されている不動産マーケット。売主の多くは売値よりも高く売ろうとしています。 需要に対して供給が少ないので6ヶ月前に比べると約5%アップで取引されています。

売主が出した値段より高く売れているという業界の報告があります。アリゾナ州のツーソン市では売値の96%増しが平均となっています。

とは言うものの売主も非現実的な値段では売れないということにも目を向けておかなければなりません。景気はまだ安定とはいえないのと、失業率がまだ高いということが理由です。低価格の売り出し中の家が不足しているため売値より高くなっているということだとゼロードットコムのチーフエコノミストが言っています。


DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 28, 2012
The latest industry reports are showing housing prices on the rise, and it has made more sellers want to raise their asking price, according to industry insiders. 
Shrinking inventories of for-sale homes with pent-up demand is allowing sellers to charge about 5 percent more than they could have just six months ago, Everett King, president of ERA King Real Estate in Birmingham, Ala., told USA Today. 
Real estate companies are reporting that sellers are having more luck with their higher asking prices, too. For example, in Tucson, Ariz., home sellers are getting 96 percent of their asking price on average, USA Today reports. 
Still, others caution that sellers can’t get too unrealistic with their price expectations. The economy is still sluggish and unemployment is still high. Plus, Stan Humphries, Zillow.com’s chief economist, cautions that a shortage of lower-price homes for sale in many markets may be inflating asking prices. 



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Sunday, August 26, 2012

First time garage/estate sale for me

Every experiences are very interesting and give me some lessons.

I never had single garage sale before, and I decided to do this weekend.

Saturday morning at 9am, people started showing up, and there were so many traffic, and

purchased single empty whiskey bottle to expensive decoration items.

Today, only three family showed up. Sunday may not good day for garage sale.

I think some people go to church and have family event on Sunday, and wind knocked of my street signs too.

Well  next time I will arrange better way and sell more, so I can be ready to moving.

初めてのガレージセール。人が来るかどうか、売れるかどうかちょっと心配でした。

土曜は9時からなのに9時前に人が来て、大盛況でした。しかし色んな物を欲しがる人が

いるものだと思い、自分の視点でこれがいいと思って欲しがるものが違うというのが

わかりました。 日曜日は教会に行く人や、明日から学校ということもあり3組しか

来ませんでしたが、色々勉強になり次回のガレージセールに反映できればと思っています。

早く売れればそれだけ早く引っ越し準備が出来るということで、結構楽しいセールでした。




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Thursday, August 23, 2012

Better Housing Market Improves Americans' Finances



Better Housing Market Improves Americans' Finances

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | THURSDAY, AUGUST 23, 2012
Americans are feeling the best they have about their financial situation in nearly four years, according to the latest CredAbility Consumer Distress Index, a nonprofit credit counseling service.

The improvements in the housing market is lessening the stress on Americans’ wallets, according to the report, which analyzed the financial condition of U.S. households in the second quarter, taking into account factors like employment, housing, credit, family budgets, and net worth.

Americans’ improving finances lately, according to the report, is mostly being driven by the number of home owners who have been able to cut their housing costs by refinancing into ultra-low mortgage rates and a big decrease in the number of home owners who are late on their mortgage payments.

“Slowly but surely, consumers have worked to repair their finances during the past four years by paying down debt and better managing their credit,” says Mark Cole, executive vice president of CredAbility. “They are more in control of their household budgets, increasing their savings even as gasoline prices have risen and the drought has started to affect food prices. While millions of people continue to battle unemployment, the majority of households with stable jobs and housing has made wise financial choices and are moving in the right direction.”

The study found that consumers’ finances are healthiest in Boston, Washington, D.C., Dallas, and Houston. Meanwhile, the cities with the most Americans financially distressed were in Orlando; Tampa-St. Petersburg, Fla.; Riverside-San Bernardino, Calif.; Las Vegas; and Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fla.


Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Buyers Want a Bargain? Here's Their Chance!

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 2012


For home buyers who are looking for a chance to buy low, they may not want to drag their feet too much longer.

 “Home prices have probably bottomed in most markets,” David Crowe, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders, said in an NBC News-hosted Web chat with online visitors last week. “Mortgage rates are not likely to go down much further and will eventually rise as the economy recovers. Home builders are hungry and while you will still have to pay a fair price, you may not get a better bargain than now before all the rest of the demand comes back.

” However, the best bargains will largely depend on where you’re at, Crowe says. “House prices are rising in some markets, notably Texas ... In a few markets that were severely damaged by the recent Great Recession, prices may continue downward for another six to ten months,” Crowe says.

 Crowe says one hurdle that may slow the recovery is the inability for some home buyers to still not be able to qualify for financing due to banks’ tightened underwriting conditions in the last few years.

 But in places where the inventory of distressed homes is decreasing and demand is growing because of an improving employment picture, “housing is beginning to see some recovery, prices are picking up, and more building is occurring,” Crowe says.

安い値段で不動産を購入しようと時期を狙っているバイヤーは、もうこれ以上待っても値段は期待出来ないということになるでしょう。
                 
全米ホームビルダー協会のチーフエコノミストデービット・クロー氏は「不動産は底値をついた」
とNBCニュース主催のオンラインビジターのウェヴチャットで先週発表しました。
「住宅ローンの金利はこれ以下になるのが期待できないのと、経済の回復とともに値上がりしていくでしょう。ホームバイヤーが妥当値段で買えるうちに、住宅建築業界も積極的動き出してきているため、以前のように値切るということは難しくなってきています。

「とは言うものの、これも購入する地域により大きな開きがあり、家の価格が目立って上昇していテキサス州の一部もあれば、近年の大型不況の影響を受けた地域は後6ヶ月から10ヶ月は下降線をたどるでしょう。」

金融機関の住宅ローンの貸付条件が厳しくなっているため、ローンの借り入れ審査に通らないバイヤーがも少なくないため、これが不動産の回復の妨げになっているということです。

しかし、ある地域では需要と供給が逆転し、差し押さえ、ショートセールなどの物件が減少し、
需要が高まっているのことで雇用回復を表しています。 クロー氏によると、「住宅による経済回復の兆しを見せています。価格も上がりだし、新築も建ちだしています。」


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Saturday, August 18, 2012

Are These Home Projects Really Worth It? 家の改装の本当の価値は?

Are These Home Projects Really Worth It?


ホームリモデルアドバイザー、メリッサ・トレーシーの記事によると

家の改装プロジェクトの中で改装してもお金がかかるだけで、投資としての見返りの少ないといわれているものが10項目あります。リモデリング誌の年間コストと価値のアンケートの比較から
レポートでています。 皆さんのプロジェクトはいかがでしょうか?

1. スイミングプール 
25000-50000ドルの費用がかかり年間のメンテナンスの費用と修理が含まれていないので価値を生むかどうかは疑わしい。

2 アウトドアーキッチン 
ステンレスグリルとグルメピザの焼けるオーブンがあるのは一年中暖かい気候なら使えるが、涼しい気候になってくると室内の暖かいキッチンを使うことになる。

3 ガレージの追加 
ガレージと追加するのは約58,000ドルかかります。実際の家の追加価値はおよそ33000ドルにしかなりません。それよりガレージドアーを交換した方が転売するときに最高70%ぐらいまでの利益が見込める。

4 バックアップ用のパワージェネレーター取り付け 
30ドル程度の食材を腐らせないために、15000ドルのバックアップジェネレーターを取り付けるようなもの。次の停電まで使わない。

5 サンルームの取り付け
転売時の追加価値が34,000ドルに対して取り付け費用が74000ドルかかる。実際サンルームと言っても気候に左右されるためいつも日差しがあるとは限らない。


6 ホームオフィスのリモデル
改装に28000ドルかかるがもっとも価値を生まないプロジェクトであるとコストと価値のアンケートに表れている。ホームオーナーの好みでオーガナイズするためのオフィスで、一般にはラップトップをもって家のどこででも作業が出来るというのを好む人が多い。
 

皆さんはどう思われますか?  

Are These Home Projects Really Worth It?
On August 13, 2012, in Remodeling Adviser, by Melissa Tracey

A recent article at The Street lists 10 common home projects that drain home owners’ budgets and offer little return on investment, in citing findings from Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost vs. Value survey. Do you agree with some of the projects that showed up on its list? Are these home projects a waste of money for home owners to tackle when it comes to boosting their resale value?

1. Pools: A $25,000-$50,000 investment and that doesn’t include the yearly maintenance costs and repairs that will undoubtedly be needed down the road.

2. Outdoor kitchens: Steel grills and gourmet pizza ovens outside can be nice in year-round warm climates but in cooler weather climates, many people would prefer the warmth of an indoor kitchen.

3. Garage addition: The cost of adding a garage spot could be about $58,000, but it only adds about $33,000 extra to your home’s value. You’d be better off replacing the garage door–which offers up to a 70 percent return on your investment at resale.

4. Backup power generator: A $15,000 expense can be extreme for the main reason to “prevent $30 in groceries from spoiling the next time a transformer blows,” The Street notes.


5. Sunroom addition: This could cost home owners about $74,000 and only offer about $34,000 at resale — and “that’s assuming you built a sunroom in a climate that actually gets sun every so often,” the article notes.

6. Home office remodel: This could cost you around $28,000 but is considered one of the least valuable home improvement projects a home owner can tackle, according to the Cost vs. Value survey. While home owners like the organization home offices offer, let’s face it, many are mobile and prefer the couch or to take the laptop and work elsewhere.


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Monday, August 13, 2012

4 Strong Reasons to Buy a Home Now 今、家の購入を進める4つの理由

デイリー不動産ニュース 8/13/2012 より

今、家を購入を薦める四つの理由


「ローンが組める人で 今、家を買わないという理由は見つけにくい。」とUSA Todayのコラムニスト・ジョン ワゴナー氏が書いています。
ワゴナー氏曰く 「ローンの承認を得るためのクレジット審査はCIAのバックグランド審査ほどでないにしても審査は甘くない言われているます。」 しかしローンが組める人にとっては、家を購入するまたとない時期であるという専門家が多いです。

1.値段が適正である。 
  全米不動産協会のレポートによると、一戸建の中間販売価格がこの1月に154,600ドルになった時点で10年以上前より低い価格になり、これはは2001年10月の低価格以来のことである。ピーク時の2006年7月の一戸建の中間価格は230,900ドルだった。
 
2.所要都市のほとんどの不動産市場は賃貸するより買ったほうが安い。家賃がここ数年で値上がりして、今後も上がると予想されている。それに対して、家の値段が手ごろになってきている。

3.在庫が少なくなってきている。ネッド・デービス研究所は来年の終わりには過剰在庫がなくなると予想している。USA TODAYの記事は「過剰在庫はなくなれば、新築の家が建て始められ失業率の低下、経済の回復など多く影響を及ぼす」と書いている。

4.ホームローンの金利が数週間に亘り記録的な低さを保ち、この金利の低さでさらに家が購入しやすくなっている。 例えば、30年の固定金利を利用するほとんどのバイヤーの平均3.95%になっているとフレディー・マックの報告もある。-7月26日の平均金利は3.49%の記録的な低さだった。  「これからの30年間のある時点で、ローンの金利がインフレーション率より低くなると考えられる。」 とUSA TODAYでワゴナー氏は書いている。

4 Strong Reasons to Buy a Home Now


DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, AUGUST 13, 2012
“It’s hard to argue against buying a house now, assuming you can get a loan,” writes John Waggoner, a columnist with USA Today. Sure, Waggoner says that getting a credit check for approval of a mortgage can be a “only slightly less intrusive than a CIA background check,” but for those who are able to qualify, a lot of analysts say that now can be a good time to purchase a home.

1. The price is right. The median single-family home price hit its lowest in more than a decade when it reached $154,600 in January, according to the National Association of REALTORS®. That was the lowest since October 2001. During the height of the housing market in July 2006, the median home price for a single-family home was $230,900.

2. It’s cheaper to buy than rent. In nearly every major metro market, it is cheaper to buy a home than rent. Rents have been on the rise the last few years and are predicted to continue to rise. Meanwhile, home affordability is at record highs, which means that buying a home is more within reach to the median income family.

3. Inventories of for-sale homes are shrinking. Ned Davis Research estimates that excess inventories of homes to be eliminated by the end of next year. “When excess supply dries up, people start building more new houses, which has the virtuous effect of reducing the unemployment rate and increasing the economy generally,” according to the USA Today article.

4. Mortgage rates are at record lows. Mortgage rates have hovered near record lows for weeks, which has helped pushing housing affordability higher. For example, the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage, which is the most popular among home buyers, is 3.59 percent, according to Freddie Mac—just above its record low set on July 26 of 3.49 percent average. “It’s conceivable that at some point in the next 30 years, your interest rate would be less than the rate of inflation,” writes Waggoner for USA Today.

Source: “If You Can Pull it Off, a House is a Smart Investment,” USA Today (Aug. 9, 2012)
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Friday, August 10, 2012

What your home is really worth 自分の本当の価値はいくら

マネーマガジンの記事です。 
家を売る、リファイナンス(ローンの借り替え)時に自分が思っている価値と事実は異なる
ということですね。

外観ーペンキのはげ具合、伸びきった木の茂みなどカープアピールがいい家は家の中も手入れされているということで、3%ぐらいの価値が上下します。

屋根の張替えなどは査定に影響しませんが、屋根の修理というのは価格査定にひびきます。

地下がある場合ベッドルームとして使えれば価値が上がります。

隣近所の家が売値より高い値段で契約中でも考慮に入れません。あくまでも最近売れた
物件と今売り出している物件のデーターを基に実勢価格を割り出します。

リモデルをしても逆にマイナス査定になることもあります。お金をかけ手も価値がさほどあがらない
ということもあります。

要するにマーケットにより違うのでローカルのリアルターのアドバイスを聞いてリモデルをしたほうがいいということですね。


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NEW YORK (Money Magazine) -- When it comes to assessing a home's value, real estate agents and homeowners tend to be an optimistic bunch.In the post-bust world, appraisers are a different story. They have to predict a realistic value for your home that the bank can use to extend credit to a borrower -- and that number can make or break your sale or refinance.
Appraisers say the following five areas are where homeowners often misjudge the worth of their abode.

1. The outside
The appraiser sees: Overgrown bushes and chipped paint.
What he does: Slices as much as 3% off the value of an average-size home.
Why: Curb appeal is primo. And an unkempt yard is a sign that there may be other issues.
"A good-looking lawn and bushes imply that you also take care of the internal systems in the house," says Jonathan Miller, president and CEO of a New York City-based appraisal firm that works throughout the tri-state area.
Moreover, the more meticulous your neighbors are about grooming, the more your appraiser will downgrade the value of your home.
"If a lot of the nearby properties are professionally maintained, the one that sticks out like a sore thumb will get a harder adjustment than in a subdivision where there's more variation," says San Diego appraiser Armando Ortiz.
2. Basic systems
The appraiser sees: A brand-new roof.
What he does: Nothing.
Why: Just as a knee replacement won't make you look 20 years younger, a new roof, furnace, or boiler isn't considered an improvement to your home.
That said, if your roof is in disrepair, replace it: Signs of leaks or discoloration can knock a significant amount off the home's value.
"When people buy a home, they expect the roof to be working," says Columbus appraiser Mike Armentrout. "So while a new one isn't an added feature, it will help your chances of a sale."
3. The basement
The appraiser sees: A recently finished basement with a half bath.
What he does: Adds about 2% to the value of the home.
Why: Yes, your finished basement adds value -- but don't expect it to count like first-floor space.
The addition of a bedroom and quarter bath on the ground floor could increase your home's value by up to 20%, especially if you've got only one other bathroom. "A below-ground basement normally isn't included in the square footage of the house," says Miller.The same rule applies to outbuildings like a pool-house casita, painting shed, or studio.
4. The market
The appraiser hears: Two nearby homes just went into contract above their asking prices.
What he does: Nothing.
Why: While a broker might pump up a home's asking price based on the sense that the market is "hot," by and large, appraisers are bound by the data of recent comparable sales.

What if prices are suddenly up in your area, and you're nervous that your house won't appraise for contract price? In that case, you might want to delay your appraisal until one of those recently contracted sales closes.
5. A remodel
The appraiser sees: An expensive, custom-made, built-in entertainment center.
What he does: Makes a negative adjustment to the valuation.
Why: "Cost doesn't equal value," says Miller.
Renovations that are at all trendy -- or not in keeping with the historical period of the home -- will be assessed at the cost of ripping them out.
Timeless improvements, on the other hand, such as a deep sink or new wooden cabinets in the kitchen, will add value.
So if you're thinking of remodeling, ask a local real estate agent to tell you what's on the wish list of today's buyers.
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First Published: August 9, 2012: 9:28 AM ET


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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Recycle Business

Recently, I decided not give something I have "FREE".
Most of gifts are unwanted items, and left in my garage for long time or give someone away. May be that person really appreciated or throw it away.
I guess each item who created or made it, is not free and it was hard work to make one item's to create or make it.
"FREE" is good, but recipients are not taking good care of it, because they do not know the values.

I have so many things to to get rid of, but I decided to sell who understands value and take care of it. And some of useful items are to be donation who really need them.

最近は不要になったからと言って物をあげるのを止めました。 
色々と使わないものが送りものとしていただきますが、ほとんどは倉庫の中で眠っています。
もらった方は欲しかったものなら感謝されますが、そうでなければ捨てられるか粗大ゴミの一部になってしまいます。

「ただ」はいいかもしれませんが、大体頂き物は大事にしないというか、そのまま箪笥の肥やしになる傾向がありますので
これでは作り手の人が可愛そうです。
 
 我が家も処分すべきものがいっぱいありますが、物の価値をわかって、大切にしてくれる方に売ることにしました。
寄付などで直ぐ必要としているものに関しては、寄付します。

 物を大切に


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Monday, August 6, 2012

8 Signs Housing Is on the Mend

8 Signs Housing Is on the Mend

DAILY REAL ESTATE NEWS | MONDAY, AUGUST 06, 2012
Some Americans are still jittery over the housing market, but here are eight positive signs that should quell some of their fears.

Housing prices are on the rise across the country.
Foreclosures have slowed. Analysts suggest that as the supply of distressed homes slows, buyers will be forced into higher-price properties too.
Inventories of for-sale homes on the market are decreasing. In fact, inventories of for-sale homes have dropped 24 percent from a year ago.
Mortgage rates are at ultra record level lows, for those who can qualify
Housing starts rose 6.9 percent in June. Also, existing-home sales were up 4.5 percent higher in June compared to one year ago.
Home building stocks are on the rise.
For investors who are buying homes, rents are soaring, allowing them to cash in on their investments. Rental prices are at a 10-year high as medium units rent for $710 a month.
Home affordability is at record highs for the median income family, due to falling home values and super low mortgage rates. In fact, a recent study found that it is cheaper to buy a home than rent in basically ever major city in the U.S. For those who buy, you can save the cost of renting by owning the home for five years or less.
But while the signs point to a housing market on the mend, some Americans still remain hesitant. Many Americans are still underwater on their mortgage, owing more on their home than it is currently worth. Also, the economy continues to weigh on the recovery, particularly a dampening employment outlook, which analysts see as tied to housing.

Still, The Wall Street Journal concludes in a recent article that if you take into account all the positive signs lately in the housing market, “housing presents an attractive long-term investment that should hold steady or even have upside surprise in the short term.”

Source: “Finally, It Is Time to Buy a House,” The Wall Street Journal (Aug. 1, 2012)


Saturday, August 4, 2012

Slim Down Methods-Changing Your Focus Made Your Life Easy

I started Pre-Moving sale on internet.
See if someone interested in my sales items, please contact me.
After my two children moved out our house, and one just married a month ago, it does not make sense for us to keep 4bedrooms 2.5bathroom, with swimming pool(none swim in the pool anymore)  2400SQFT, with 10000 SQFT lot. We thought we keep our house for our children, but they do not want it. I guess they rather have solid cash instead of house.

Yes, they are right. When parents are reaching retirement age, it is good idea to consider moving smaller house or condo, even rental apartment instead keeping larger house for several reasons.

  • To get rid of excess items (sometime called junk)
  • Relieved yourself from mortgage, and tax, and maintenance.(No more your own house slave)
  • Keep your extra money after you sell your house, and live  and                                                          manage your retirement fund and  enjoy your life
  • Minimize personal items(junk) make your life easy and easier for your children at the end of your life
  • Less house cleaning, less utilities maintenance fee. 
  • Let your children to have entertainment for holidays.
Slim down your space is healthy way, just like slim down your body.

Well I have lots to go for both my space and body.

Happy home, Happy life.

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