A Christmas Open House (2022) May 2026

Keep an ear out for Erin’s singing! She showcases her real-life musical talents during a karaoke scene in the film. Why It’s Worth the Watch

The story follows (played by Katie Stevens), an ambitious Atlanta-based property stager. When she returns to her small Georgia hometown to help her newly-remarried mother sell her childhood home, she’s paired with her high school crush, David Phelps (Victor Rasuk). David is a local real estate agent with a vision for renovation that clashes—and eventually clicks—with Melissa’s staging skills.

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While some reviewers suggest it feels like a staged episode of Love It or List It , that’s exactly what makes it charming for HGTV fans.

Ben and Erin basically play versions of themselves—Ben as a master woodworker and Erin as a design expert. Keep an ear out for Erin’s singing

The movie’s "secret sauce" is the appearance of Home Town stars . They play Henry and Sarah Wright, a local artisan couple who help Melissa and David with custom projects for the house.

As they race against a Christmas Eve deadline to impress wealthy buyers, the duo renovates the house room-by-room, sparking old feelings along with the new floorboards. HGTV Star Power: Ben and Erin Napier When she returns to her small Georgia hometown

The movie uses HGTV-style "sketch overlays" to show design visions before they happen, giving it a unique visual flair.