Deck the halls? Not so fast!

Santa's not the only one making a list and checking it twice. Turns out prospective buyers may cross your home off their list if you get a little too carried away with the tinsel and holly.

According to an article in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, simplicity is the key for home sellers when decorating for the holidays. Save the outdoor laser light displays and rotating hot pink aluminum Christmas tree for next year. If you hope to have a contract on your house by year's end, less is
more.

Bah, humbug...