Photo: Michael Partenio, House Beautiful

The goblins are coming! The goblins are coming! Well, little ones are, as well as superheroes and princesses, for Halloween… Yes, it’s the ghostly time of year. A question we are sometimes asked is whether it’s OK to decorate for the season when your house is for sale.

The best thing to remember is that curb appeal is key. You want your home to look attractive for prospective buyers. If you live in a family neighbourhood...