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For home stagers, it's hard to put a pretty face on the real estate downturn 

Feb 7, 2023
Home stagers dress up a house so it’ll sell for more money. The slowing market is hitting them, too.
After doing a walk-through, stager Krisann Evoli advises clients on strategies such as rearranging closets to make them look bigger.
Eva Eakin

Why home staging is no longer just for the rich and famous

Aug 2, 2018
In LA’s real estate market, sellers of even modest homes are paying thousands for rental furnishings — all designed to dazzle buyers.
A home in Los Angeles, California.
Courtesy of Erik Grammer | EGP Imaging