While buying your first home is exciting, buying your first homeowners insurance policy isn’t nearly as much fun. New homeowners have all kinds of questions about what homeowners insurance covers and what it doesn’t, and understandably so. When shopping around for a policy to protect the biggest financial investment of your life, you want to feel confident that you’ll walk away with enough coverage.

With a competitive fall market ahead, it may be challenging to get your property noticed and on the top of buyers’ lists. The best advice we give our clients is to step back and look at your property from the perspective of today’s buyers and then present it as a product that will help them envision their lifestyle. The following are some key points to consider when marketing your home for success in a competitive market.

Halloween is full of tricks and treats, frightening frocks, adorable costumes, Jack O’ Lanterns, and of course spookiness! Unfortunately, all of the frightening fun has dangers lurking behind them. Whether you are a parent of two-legged loved ones or four-legged furry loved ones, it is important to be aware of the true spookiness that is hiding behind all the spooktacular fun. So I called upon two experts that have simple tips for a safe, scare-free Halloween to keep your children and pets safe.

As days get shorter and the temperatures gets colder, a lot of us will be retreating indoors for warmth and comfort. If your room still resemble a bright and breezy summer oasis, this might be the time to refresh its look for fall. Soft, fuzzy blankets and plush pillows are some of this season’s essentials, so get ready to layer these textures for an autumnal haven.