
Top Upgrades for Entertainment Areas in the Home
As owners remodel and buyers look for that perfect home, with the prospect of entertaining guests in the near future, entertainment updates are gaining in popularity. The top entertainment updates to a home with the potential for the largest return on investment are centering around the backyard, basement, and kitchen. Backyard A fire pit with a bench or couch ranks as the number one backyard entertainment feature. Real estate pros surveyed cited this as a top upgrade among h

Easy Ways to Light Up Your Listings
Lighting matters for making strong impressions. In a 2020 survey of 1,000 real estate professionals conducted by HomeLight, a real estate referral company, 45% of respondents said a home with outdated light fixtures can be a big turnoff to potential buyers. Decorative light fixtures—often referred to as the “jewelry” of home design—and natural light can instantly change the feel and look of a space. Home stagers offer up ways to help find the right light for your properties.