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5 Signs Your Real Estate Agent Really Knows What You’re Looking for

You’ve heard this piece of home-buying advice time and time again: When it comes to buying property, you should work with a qualified real estate agent. While it may be tempting to go it alone, real estate agents do this for a living and their professional expertise can make a difference. However, you’ve probably also heard horror stories about subpar real estate agents who made the home buying process more of a nightmare than a dream.

Kate Streit

Jul 6, 2018

What Insiders Look for When Buying Sheets Online

A good night’s sleep is just a click away. Thanks to the influx of e-commerce sites and direct-to-consumer companies, you can easily buy a set of sheets from the comfort of your couch. “Brands across industries are making it easier to shop online and instituting processes that make the purchase experience more seamless,” says Ariel Kaye, founder and CEO of Parachute. “The comfort, trust, and accessibility of online shopping has made it a no-brainer for consumers.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jul 6, 2018

This Is What Justina Blakeney Always Keeps On Her Nightstand

If you’re in need of boho inspo, look no further than Justina Blakeney. The Jungalow founder and author of The New Bohemians Handbook is known for her colorful plant-packed spaces—and the bedroom is no different. If you’ve ever wondered what the Los Angeles based designer always has on her nightstand, we’re about to make your dreams come true.

Tara Bellucci

Jul 6, 2018

The 3 Amazon Basics Purchases I Can’t Live Without

If you were to look at my recent Amazon orders, you’d yawn over the standard mom fare: A triple packet of Casabella dishwashing gloves, Wonderwoman socks for my daughter’s dress-like-a superhero-day, and dog food. The least boring of the bunch are these three AmazonBasics scores I’m about to let you in on. Sometimes the sexiest purchases solve simple problems with cost-effective gusto. Here’s what’s got me all worked up lately.

Susan Kaplow

Jul 6, 2018

This Relatively Painless Practice Can Save You $100 a Month or More

Cooking meals at home is commendable. When we have so many other options—whether it’s eating out, ordering takeout, or buying ready-made meals of one sort or another—taking the time to plan meals, shop for ingredients, and assemble them into a home-cooked meal demonstrates a commitment to a relaxing hobby, saving money, or the determination to eat as healthfully as possible. But it’s not always easy.

Shifrah Combiths

Jul 6, 2018

A Brooklyn Townhouse Is Organized and Incredibly Cute

Name: Sunny Shokrae, Ryan Eugene Kelley and Leo Arya Kelley Location: Bedford-Stuyvesant — Brooklyn, NY Size: 1,183 square feet Years lived in: Less than 1 year, owned Sunny and her husband Ryan became homeowners just shy of a year ago. The longtime Williamsburg, Brooklyn, residents needed a change in anticipation of birth of their son Leo. And moving a few miles south to Bedford Stuyvesant offered the growing family more space and freedom in how they style their home.

Melanie Rieders

Jul 6, 2018

Playful or Played Out? Designers Weigh in on Gray and Yellow Decor

Artist Wassily Kandinsky once said, “Color is a power which directly influences the soul.” Yet, finding a color combination that’s cool, modern, sophisticated, and complementary is easier said than done. For years, yellow and gray fit the bill. Easy and unexpected, the two hues were an unstoppable duo for gender neutral nurseries and cheery rooms alike.

Kelsey Mulvey

Jul 6, 2018

A Homebody Claims Decorating’s Hobby, but Her Home Is Professionally Beautiful

Name: Katie Varela, husband and three kids Location: Lake Forest, California Size: 1,700 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned My husband, Jon, and I live in this three-bedroom home with our three kids, ages 13, 11, and 9. We moved here a year and a half ago from a neighboring city and a house that was under 1,000 square feet, so this 1,700-square-foot home feels like a mansion to us!

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Jul 6, 2018