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Brittany Anas

Brittany Anas is a former newspaper reporter (The Denver Post, Boulder Daily Camera) turned freelance writer. Before she struck out on her own, she covered just about every beat — from higher education to crime. Now she writes about travel and lifestyle topics for Men’s Journal, Forbes, Simplemost, Shondaland, Livability, Hearst newspapers, TripSavvy and more. In her free time, she coaches basketball, crashes pools, and loves hanging out with her rude-but-adorable Boston Terrier that never got the memo the breed is nicknamed "America’s gentleman."
    Cash-Strapped Buyers Are Investing in “Second Homes” First
    Real Estate
    Here are 5 things to know before you try it.
    Brittany Anas
    Mar 28, 2023
    5 Things That Immediately Give Real Estate Agents “The Ick”
    No one is immune to the ick.
    Brittany Anas
    Mar 21, 2023
    I Sent My Monthly Budget to a Finance Expert
    Here's what I'm doing right, and 3 things she told me to change.
    Brittany Anas
    Mar 20, 2023
    The Living Room Layout on Its Way Out (And the Retro One That’s Replacing It)
    According to real estate experts.
    Brittany Anas
    Mar 13, 2023
    The New Dilemma Facing Home Sellers Isn’t a Financial Question—It’s a Moral One
    As if the housing market wasn’t stressful enough.
    Brittany Anas
    Mar 9, 2023
    The Single Best Piece of Advice I’ve Ever Gotten from a Real Estate Agent
    It's so simple.
    Brittany Anas
    Feb 14, 2023
    3 Retro Trends Real Estate Agents Love to See in Bedrooms
    What better place than the bedroom to stage a retro revival?
    Brittany Anas
    Feb 6, 2023
    4 Things First-Time Homebuyers Should Know About Filing Taxes in 2023
    Buying a home can change your tax situation.
    Brittany Anas
    Jan 17, 2023
    The Paint Colors a Real Estate Agent Always Chooses for a Home Office
    There are a few shades that work best.
    Brittany Anas
    Jan 10, 2023
    The Best Living Room Layouts Have These 3 Things in Common
    According to a home stager.
    Brittany Anas
    Jan 8, 2023
    3 Things You Should Never Try to Paint, According to a Real Estate Agent
    Here's why.
    Brittany Anas
    Dec 20, 2022
    The One Kitchen Upgrade You Should Never Do Before Selling
    According to real estate agents.
    Brittany Anas
    Dec 14, 2022
    2 Kitchen Layout Trends on Their Way Out
    According to real estate agents.
    Brittany Anas
    Dec 11, 2022
    The Open House Trends on Their Way Out
    According to real estate agents.
    Brittany Anas
    Dec 7, 2022
    3 Things That Immediately Give Homebuyers "The Ick"
    It's that exact moment when excitement flips to disgust.
    Brittany Anas
    Nov 29, 2022
    3 Things That Might Make HOAs Good, Actually
    They get a bad rap, but here's why you might want one.
    Brittany Anas
    Nov 13, 2022
    The One Thing I Will Never Sacrifice When Buying a House Ever Again
    Homeownership comes with some learning curves.
    Brittany Anas
    Oct 18, 2022
    The Front Door Style That Instantly Dates Your Home
    Real Estate
    According to real estate experts.
    Brittany Anas
    Oct 11, 2022
    The 6 Biggest Pet Peeves Home Inspectors Have About Your Kitchen
    Here's what grinds their gears.
    Brittany Anas
    Oct 4, 2022
    4 Things to Know About Buying a House With a Recession Looming
    According to experts.
    Brittany Anas
    Sep 29, 2022
    Can Your Landlord Raise Rent More Than Once Per Year? Here's What Experts Say
    Read your lease closely.
    Brittany Anas
    Sep 28, 2022
    5 Outdated Bathroom Features Buyers Always Notice
    Real Estate
    According to real estate agents.
    Brittany Anas
    Sep 12, 2022
    6 HGTV Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
    Would you be surprised to hear subway tile is waning?
    Brittany Anas
    Sep 1, 2022
    The Creative Way Homebuyers Are Winning Bidding Wars Against Cash Investors
    Cash is king in this market — but there are a whole lot of kings.
    Brittany Anas
    Aug 29, 2022
    How to Adjust Your Down Payment Savings Strategy in This Tough Economy
    Real Estate
    If your spending power and financial confidence are waning, what does this mean for your down payment savings strategy?
    Brittany Anas
    Aug 17, 2022
    These Are the Top 3 Home Problems Buyers Find After Closing
    Real Estate
    As it turns out, 60 percent of sellers admitted to selling a home with an issue the buyer was unaware of, according to a study from home warranty company Cinch Home Services.
    Brittany Anas
    Aug 10, 2022
    5 Plumbing Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
    Here's what they have to say.
    Brittany Anas
    Aug 8, 2022
    These Are the Renovations That Will Raise Your Property Taxes the Most
    Here's what to know.
    Brittany Anas
    Jul 24, 2022
    5 Things You Can Do While You Wait For Your Home to Finish Closing
    Homebuying involves a lot of “hurry up and wait” intervals.
    Brittany Anas
    Jul 23, 2022
    3 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Scrolling Zillow
    They'll help you manage your expectations.
    Brittany Anas
    Jul 13, 2022
    The 5 Dated Features That Homebuyers Always Notice
    According to real estate agents.
    Brittany Anas
    Jul 9, 2022
    Why Real Estate Agents Think This TV-Inspired Design Trend Is Here to Stay
    It's a royal treat.
    Brittany Anas
    Jun 28, 2022
    Will 40-Year Mortgages Become a Thing? Here’s What Real Estate Experts Say
    They'd lower monthly payments.
    Brittany Anas
    Jun 25, 2022
    4 Trendy Kitchen Cabinet Pulls That Buyers Always Notice
    I asked real estate agents about the cabinet pulls that people always notice and that could even help reframe a buyer’s impression of a home.
    Brittany Anas
    Jun 20, 2022
    The 4 Signs a Home’s Central Air Is On Its Way Out
    According to experts.
    Brittany Anas
    Jun 12, 2022
    This Is Why Home Prices Won’t Drop Dramatically Anytime Soon
    Sigh.
    Brittany Anas
    Jun 4, 2022