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8 People You Need When Buying a Home, According to Experts

Whether you’re starting the process of buying your first home or want to sell the home you’re in to upgrade or change neighborhoods, the process of buying a new home can seem daunting. From finding a great real estate agent, working with a lender, acquiring a real estate lawyer, and getting a home inspector—all on a short deadline—buying a home can often feel like writing the most overwhelming and emotional college research paper.

Diana Kelly

Sep 20, 2018

A Renter’s Room in a Shared Home Is Like a Mini Apartment

Name: Sarah Lyon and a roommate Location: The Dupont Circle/Logan Circle neighborhoods of Washington, D.C. Size: 950 square feet Years lived in: 11 months, renting I absolutely love my current apartment. It took awhile for my roommate and me to find this space, but without sounding too cliché, it was truly worth the wait.

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Sep 20, 2018

Cheap Rug Hacks That Can Save You Hundreds

Investing major money into one measly item always hurts. Some items, though, are more painful than others. My painful everyday expenditure: floor rugs. For an item that endures near-constant contact by the likes of dirty feet, pets and mucky shoes, $600 to $1,200 seems disproportionate. And if you have kids, toss in the very real possibility that within weeks of purchase, it could be irreparably ruined by a pool of ketchup.

Shaila Wunderlich

Sep 20, 2018

A Cozy D.C. Condo Is a Modern Plant-Filled First Home

Name: Anna Johnston, My partner and our Maine Coon cat Location: Washington, D.C. Size: 680 square feet Years lived in: 1 year, owned Our condo building is directly across from Union Station in Washington DC so we can actually hear the trains from inside. The building is aptly named Pullman Place after the historic Pullman train cars. The building itself is brand new and has about 40 different units. We live on the second floor and we are lucky enough to have one of the few units with a balcony.

Apartment Therapy Submissions

Sep 20, 2018

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Things You're Not Cleaning (But Should Be)

Sep 20, 2018

The Plant Doctor: Shopping For Your Plants

Sep 20, 2018

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Everyday Cleaning, Faster

Sep 20, 2018

This Notebook Has Magnetic Pages

Sep 20, 2018