Absolutely gorgeous house. Demolition is a common issue because people tend to underestimate the extent of it in the old fixer-uppers. If you decide to paint, I agree entirely with SeaBeeDaddy - BEHR is the way to go, just don't forget a good paint edger if you're going to do the paint job yourself. It makes a huge difference to have a good one. Here's the list of the best paint edgers for 2021
https://toolsngoods.com/best-paint-edger/. I think it's impossible not to find a decent one among the ones listed. As for the lightning, I'd use some street string lights on the porch to give it a cozy look. Good luck with your project, and please upload some pics of the results. I think we all are waiting for them.