Terazzo Properties - Benoni/Boksburg Residential and Commercial

30/09/2026

28/09/2026

❤️ YOUR BODY IS STRANGE: CAN YOUR HEART ACTUALLY “BREAK”?

We often say someone has a “broken heart” after losing someone, going through a breakup or experiencing devastating news.

But amazingly, your heart can actually be affected by extreme emotional or physical stress. 😲

💔 IT'S CALLED “BROKEN HEART SYNDROME”

The medical name is Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy.

A sudden surge of stress hormones can temporarily affect the heart's main pumping chamber. Part of the heart can enlarge and pump less effectively.

It can happen after events such as:

💔 The death of someone close
💔 A relationship breakdown
😨 A sudden frightening event
😡 Intense emotional stress
🏥 Severe physical stress or illness

🚨 WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE?

The symptoms can look very similar to a heart attack:

❤️ Sudden chest pain
😮‍💨 Shortness of breath
😵 Fainting
💓 Abnormal heart rhythms can also occur.

That's why sudden chest pain should always be treated as an emergency. Doctors need to determine whether it is a heart attack or another condition.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

Broken heart syndrome is usually temporary, and many people recover within weeks. However, it can sometimes cause serious complications and, rarely, can be fatal.

🏡 THE REAL ESTATE TAKEAWAY

Sometimes a house can break your heart too! 😂💔🏡

You've found the perfect home.
You've fallen in love with it.
You've pictured your family living there...

Then someone else makes an offer! 😱

But just like your heart needs the right care, buying or selling a home needs the right guidance.

🔑 The right advice.
🏡 The right property.
❤️ The right place to call home.

Because the right home shouldn't just look good on paper. It should feel right too.

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Real People. Real Property. Real Results.

General information only. New or unexplained chest pain requires urgent medical attention.

28/09/2026

🚨 WOULD YOU RECOGNISE ANAPHYLAXIS?
A severe allergic reaction can become life-threatening very quickly.

Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency. Importantly, you do not need to have every symptom. Any one of these signs can indicate anaphylaxis:

⚠️ WARNING SIGNS

🫁 Difficult or noisy breathing
😮‍💨 Wheezing or a sudden, persistent cough
👅 Swollen tongue
🗣️ Difficulty speaking or a hoarse voice
😣 Tightness or swelling in the throat
😵 Persistent dizziness or collapse
🤢 Abdominal pain or vomiting, particularly after an insect sting
👶 A young child becoming pale and floppy

You may also see hives, welts, swelling of the lips or face, or tingling in the mouth. However, anaphylaxis can occur without skin symptoms.

🚑 WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?

If anaphylaxis is suspected:

1. Give adrenaline (epinephrine) immediately if an adrenaline device is available.
2. Call emergency medical services.
3. Keep the person lying down and do not allow them to stand or walk.
4. If they become unresponsive or are not breathing normally, start CPR.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

Anaphylaxis can happen without a rash. Sudden breathing difficulty, throat swelling, a hoarse voice, dizziness or collapse can be enough to indicate a severe allergic reaction.

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Caring for our community, one fact at a time.

General information only. In an emergency, seek immediate medical help.

25/09/2026

MYTH OR FACT?
“You should always start with a high asking price.”
❌ MYTH!
Starting too high can actually work against a seller. An overpriced property may attract fewer serious buyers, sit on the market longer, and eventually require price reductions.
SO WHAT SHOULD YOU DO?
Start with a market-related asking price, based on comparable recent sales, competing properties, the condition of the home and current buyer demand.
THE REAL ESTATE TAKEAWAY
🏠 The first impression includes the price.
The goal isn’t simply to ask the highest price — it’s to position the property correctly to attract serious buyers and achieve the best possible outcome.
Right price. Right presentation. Right marketing. Right buyer.
This would work very well as the next Terazzo “Myth or Fact?” graphic, using the same yellow/black style and your official Terazzo logo

25/09/2026

💊 MYTH OR FACT?
“ANTIBIOTICS CAN CURE A COLD.”

❌ MYTH!

A common cold is caused by a virus, while antibiotics are designed to treat certain bacterial infections. So antibiotics do not cure a cold or make you recover faster.

🤧 SO WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Most colds improve on their own. Rest, fluids and suitable treatments for individual symptoms can help you feel more comfortable while your body fights the virus.

⚠️ WHY NOT TAKE ANTIBIOTICS “JUST IN CASE”?

Unnecessary antibiotics can cause side effects and contribute to antimicrobial resistance, making some bacterial infections harder to treat in the future.

And here's a common misconception: yellow or green mucus does not automatically mean you need antibiotics.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

There are more than 200 viruses that can cause the common cold. Rhinoviruses are the most common.

🏡 THE REAL ESTATE TAKEAWAY

The right solution depends on the actual problem. 😉

You wouldn't use the wrong medicine to treat a cold.

So why use the wrong strategy to sell a property?

Right price. Right presentation. Right marketing. Right buyer. 🏡🔑

💛 Terazzo Properties
Real People. Real Property. Real Results.

General information only. Speak to a healthcare professional about treatment for your symptoms.

23/09/2026

Secure Family home
Stunning Modern Family Home with Exceptional Space for the Whole Family

Welcome to this beautifully maintained, modern family home, offering generous living spaces, excellent entertainment areas, and versatile accommodation for the entire family.

The main house features four spacious bedrooms and three modern bathrooms. All bedrooms are fitted with built-in cupboards, while the luxurious main bedroom boasts a walk-in closet. The heart of the home is the stunning, modern kitchen, equipped with a gas stove and electric oven, and flowing seamlessly into the open-plan lounge and dining area.

Additional features include a dedicated study and a convenient laundry room, making this home both stylish and practical.

For added versatility, the property offers several additional spaces:

Pool room with its own bathroom
Open-plan flatlet with kitchenette and bathroom — ideal for extended family or guests
Separate office with kitchenette and bathroom
double garage with automated aluminium doors
27 square meter Store room
Entertainment area with built-in braai and bar, opening directly onto the swimming pool
Dedicated dog house for your furry family members

The outdoor entertainment area is perfect for relaxed family gatherings and entertaining friends, with easy flow between the indoor entertainment space and the swimming pool.

Security and peace of mind are well catered for, with the property situated in a secure, access-controlled area with 24-hour guarding, as well as an alarm system and security gates.

Modern, spacious, secure and exceptionally versatile — this is a home designed for comfortable family living, entertaining and making lasting memories.

22/09/2026

🏡 URBAN LEGEND OR FACT?
“THE HOUSE CHOOSES ITS OWNER.” 👀

Urban Legend! ✨
But there may be a little truth behind the feeling.

Have you ever walked into a house and instantly thought:

“This is the one.” ❤️🏡

That feeling can happen because our brains quickly respond to things like layout, light, colours, smells, familiarity and emotional associations.

A home can also help buyers imagine themselves living there. They might picture family dinners, relaxing in the garden or watching the kids grow up.

🧠 WHY DOES IT FEEL SO INSTANT?

❤️ Emotional connection
The home feels comfortable or familiar.

👀 First impressions
Buyers form opinions very quickly when they enter a property.

🛋️ Visualising your life
A space can make it easy to imagine your furniture, routines and future memories.

📍 Personal preferences
Location, layout and features can trigger a strong reaction based on what matters to that buyer.

🔑 THE REAL ESTATE TWIST

Maybe the house doesn't choose its owner...

But sometimes, the right home seems to say:

“Welcome home.” 🏡❤️

Have you ever walked into a property and instantly known it was the one? 👇

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Real People. Real Property. Real Results.

21/09/2026

🌡️ YOUR BODY IS STRANGE: WHY DOES YOUR BODY RAISE ITS TEMPERATURE?

Ever wondered why you feel hot, cold and shivery when you have a fever? 🥶🔥

A fever isn't necessarily the enemy. It is often part of the body's immune response to infection. Your brain's hypothalamus acts like a thermostat and can temporarily raise your body's temperature.

🦠 BUT WHY GET HOT?

A higher temperature can make conditions less comfortable for some viruses and bacteria. It can also support parts of the immune response as your body fights an infection.

That's why a fever is not simply your body overheating. It is a regulated response.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

When your brain raises the temperature "set point", you may actually feel cold and start shivering.

Your muscles produce extra heat through those shivers, helping your body reach its new temperature.

💡 A fever can be a sign that your body is fighting something, rather than the problem itself.

🏡 THE REAL ESTATE TAKEAWAY

A warning sign doesn't always mean something is wrong with the whole system. 😉

When selling a home, a few issues can appear along the way.

The key is knowing what needs attention, what can be improved, and what should not be ignored.

🏡 Look beyond the surface. Understand the problem. Find the right solution.

💛 Terazzo Properties
Real People. Real Property. Real Results.

General information only. Seek medical advice when a fever is severe, persistent or accompanied by concerning symptoms.

21/09/2026

🏡 URBAN LEGEND OR FACT?
“A HOUSE WITH NUMBER 13 IS HARDER TO SELL.” 🔢

👀 Urban Legend!

The number 13 has carried a reputation for centuries. In Western cultures, it is often linked with bad luck, which is why some buildings skip the 13th floor.

The fear of the number even has a name: triskaidekaphobia.

But does having 13 as your house number actually make a property harder to sell?

Not necessarily.

A buyer's reaction can depend on personal beliefs, culture and superstition. Some people may avoid the number completely, whilst others see it as just another number.

🧠 DID YOU KNOW?

Some people actually consider 13 to be a lucky number. In some cultures and traditions, its meaning is very different from the negative reputation it has in parts of the Western world.

🔑 THE REAL ESTATE TWIST

Would house number 13 influence your decision to buy a property?

Would you happily buy the perfect home at number 13, or would you keep looking? 👀🏡

Tell us what you think! 👇

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Real People. Real Property. Real Results.