Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Labor Day special: Why home staging makes houses more expensive
In this special Labor Day rebroadcast, we look at the business of home staging in Los Angeles; learn the political history of Beverly Hills; ask if Amazon is getting shadier; and talk with actor Judd Apatow about his mentor.
By Madeleine Brand • • 47m ListenHome staged for resale in North Phoenix, Arizona. Photo credit: Nancy J. Price.
In this episode
4 storiesThe glamorous world of home stagers
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.
Read the story9 minHow Beverly Hills became the capital of celebrity culture
The city of Beverly Hills packs a lot of political power, despite its small size. That’s not a surprise, given the big names who live there.
Read the story14 minIs the Amazon business getting shadier?
There are some Amazon devotees who’ve notice changes at the site. They say it doesn’t feel as friendly as it used to be, some products don’t arrive as promised, and quality can be an issue.
Read the story8 minJudd Apatow earns Emmy nods for his documentary on Gary Shandling
Director Judd Apatow made a documentary about his mentor, the late comedian Gary Shandling. It’s called “The Zen Diaries of Gary Shandling.” Now Apatow is up for a couple of Emmys.
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