May 2025

Increasing the value of your home is a concept you’ll hear about repeatedly once you’re a homeowner. While it might be tempting to see a new roof or sparkling kitchen as an “investment” instead of a massive expense, sometimes that kind of budget rebranding just isn’t in the cards. The good news? There are actually

Sponsored Sherri Williams, Realtor with RealtySouth in her home staging room (Nathan Watson / Bham Now) When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. One of the most effective ways to make your listing stand out and sell quickly is smart and strategic staging. But what exactly does that mean and how do

Sponsored Sherri Williams, Realtor with RealtySouth in Birmingham, in her home staging room. (Nathan Watson / Bham Now) When it comes to selling a home, first impressions are everything. One of the most effective ways to make your listing stand out and sell quickly is smart and strategic staging.  But what exactly does that mean

STAGING AND VIRTUAL STAGING   I want to talk about home staging and virtual staging. My name is Frank Hornstein, I am a realtor and accredited staging professional. I have been staging homes for 12 years. It is imperative that your home looks like a million dollars before taking the pictures and listing it. If

Virtual staging cuts costs by up to 97% and helps homes sell faster. Be sure to show original photos too and avoid misleading enhancements. NEW YORK — What if you could stage every home, impress buyers, and spend less – a lot less? Professional staging often ranges from $500 to several thousand dollars for luxury