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This Is The Salary You Really Need to Buy in the Bay Area

It’s not news that increased capital flowing into the San Francisco Bay Area has made the area’s housing market absurdly competitive. But it’s still shocking to see the already high numbers get even higher—and so quickly. Case in point: Zillow recently released a study stating that, by June 2019, a whopping nine cities in the Bay Area will likely have median home values of more than $1 million.

Grace Stetson

Aug 23, 2018

Do Your Leases Really Need to Overlap?

Here’s a riddle for renters: Say your lease expires on October 31. Do you need to move out on October 31 and keep your stuff in storage until November 1, or can you actually move out November 1, giving yourself a little wiggle room? The short answer: It varies depending on your management company or landlord, says agent Alex Lavrenov, of Warburg Realty in New York, New York.

Brittany Anas

Aug 23, 2018

Use Labor Day Weekend to Get a Cleaner, Happier Home—Here’s How

Labor Day weekend isn’t necessarily the time you will (or should) say to yourself “Oh, this is the perfect time for housework!” But between BBQs and general leisure, devoting some of the extra time afforded by a three-day weekend to your home can give you the gift of a cleaner, happier home just in time for the coming busy fall season. Here’s a plan for doing a few strategic tasks a day so you can make some significant progress without sacrificing your entire weekend.

Shifrah Combiths

Aug 23, 2018

This Handsome Hong Kong Space Has Style (and Lots and Lots of Cool Chairs)

"I love all my chairs. I'm a chair person, and all my chairs have a story," interior designer JJ Acuna says.

Viv Yapp

Aug 23, 2018

How Designers Combine High and Low Decor in One Space

Most of us can’t afford to outfit our homes with pricey, one-of-a-kind pieces. Yes, we’d love a gallery wall filled only with high-quality canvas originals, or a collection of fancy, passed-down decorative teacups. But if we waited around until we had an entire apartment’s worth of high-end decor, we’d stare at bare walls for decades. There’s no shame in loving what you’ve got and going to stores like HomeGoods or IKEA for the rest.

Jamie Wiebe

Aug 23, 2018

This Stylish Tiny House Sleeps Six People Comfortably

Tiny house enthusiasts should be more than willing to take a gander at Tiny Heirloom’s latest compact custom home. The stylish dwelling known as the Goose is the latest in the brand’s non-custom Signature Series. Constructed on a gooseneck trailer, the Goose comes equipped with off-the-grid technology and is available in three different versions that range from 31 feet to 37 feet long and measure 8 feet wide and 13.6 feet in height.

Kenya Foy

Aug 23, 2018

Before & After: This is What a $7,500 Cabinet Paint Job Looks Like

This kitchen has a lot going for it: a dishwashing window, stainless steel appliances, a beautiful hardwood floor, tons of counter space, and tons of cabinet space. I’ll say that the combination of the beigey-pink cupboards and the yellow walls are not for everyone, but they might have looked a lot prettier in natural light. But, here’s what the space looks like now. This kitchen now looks ultra-clean and is a blank slate for however the owners want to decorate.

Tess Wilson

Aug 23, 2018

A Five-Hour Dorm Room Transformation

See this smart and stylish makeover.

Maxwell Ryan

Aug 23, 2018

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One Southern Belle’s Secret to Keeping Her Home Cool

No, it's not a lace-trimmed fan.

Creative Studio

Aug 23, 2018

This Home’s Got 100+ Plants, 2 Maine Coon Cats, and Style

Name: Alyssa Low, Collin Koetz and two cats, Shiloh and Smalls Location: Evanston, Illinois Size: 1,500 square feet Years lived in: 1.5 years, owned Alyssa Low and Collin Koetz met in design school and got married in 2014. They live with their two Maine Coon cats, Shiloh and Smalls. After renting in Lakeview for a few years, Alyssa and Collin decided to buy their first place in Evanston.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Aug 23, 2018