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How home staging makes housing more expensive
The median home price in LA surpassed $600,000 for the first time this year. Prices are fueled by big market forces, but today we’re looking at one little factor juicing the stats: home staging.
By Madeleine Brand • • 48m ListenThe median home price in LA surpassed $600,000 for the first time this year. Prices are fueled by big market forces, but today we’re looking at one little factor juicing the stats: home staging.
Image of a 3-bedroom house at 2337 Addison Way in Eagle Rock by Erik Grammer.
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