Preparing for the Holidays at your Home

These simple steps can make having family and friends over during the holiday season a breeze. If you plan on hosting a large party of cheerful guests 

(Reader's Digest tips)

Brighten up your bathroom- change out curtains or accent items to give a new fresh look to your space

Stow stuff away- clear counter-tops box up unnecessary items to provide more room

Make sure your entry way is welcoming- door mats, wreaths, lights and NO COBWEBS

Add extra seating- go shopping at your nearest home store like Ikea or Home Goods for foldable chairs that can easily be placed in a closet when not in use. 

(Our tips)

Have plenty of extra linens- bath towels pillows and face cloths

Stock the fridge with snack foods- fruits and veggies, crackers and cheese, nuts and party mix

Get your Wi-Fi password ready- It is always a pain to arrive somewhere and use your data plan, make sure to be ready with your internet information to make guests stay a breeze

Stock the bathrooms with extra toiletries- We all forget something any extra items from your previous hotel stays work perfectly for sink top baskets of essentials

Are you Viewing a Haunted House?

Over half of home buyers are willing to purchase a presumably haunted house. As surveyed by Realtor.com. Are you one of those special few who are brave enough to live among the "not so alive" crowd.

Here are a few tips to watch out for if you don't intend to.

Cemetery on the Property
Over 100 Years Old
Quick Transition of Owners
Close Proximity to an Old Battlefield or Indian Burial Ground
Un-explainably LOW asking price


But there are savings at "stake" here you say.
Well yes, some spooky houses can sell for significantly less than comparable abodes.
Actually, 34% of the surveyed would purchase Amityville horror if it were listed at 1-30%
under market value.

But wait, what would scare you out of such a great deal?
75% claimed levitating objects would be enough to make their knees knock
63% say moving objects would make them high tail
63% responded unexpected visitors make for a quick hasta la vista

Have you ever lived in a haunted house?

Feel free to share your story in our comments below. We would love to hear your chilling tale.

Not ready for a ghouling night yet. Here is a link to our "Last Minute Halloween" board on Pinterest to help you out.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Flood Insurance, Do I Really Need it?

         Click Play to watch a quick video of things to know directly from FloodSmart.gov

The flood season is here and with one out of every 5 homes not covered with Flood Insurance we want to give you the facts. The most active flood periods are from October through March, affecting all regions in the United States. 

FEMA updates flood risk zones regularly, so be conscious of what your home's risk is. But, take note that there are still risks of flooding, even if you do not fall in a "high-risk" area. You can check where your home falls on the risk map here.

If you have flood insurance, make sure you know what your policy covers. Some policies do not replace personal items. And others do not cover high value items if they are stored in the basement. Make sure you are familiar with the clauses within your Flood Policy.

For more information about flooding or for quick insurance facts visit FloodSmart.gov

Contact Bluewater Insurance if you would like to add or change your flood insurance.

Simple Steps to Revamp your Curb Appeal

Everyone remembers a pretty face. This also holds true with your home. Potential home buyers will remember your home long after they view it if your house puts its best foot forward. Check out this 2 minute video to help you decide what step you need to take to appeal to your audience. 

Updated 3/22/16 for relevant video re-association