Tons of People Are Moving to This Unexpected Small City
And it's not on a coast.
Mar 5, 2020
What No One Tells You About Living in a Rent-Controlled Building
According to people who do.
Feb 24, 2020
4 Things You Might Not Want to Share After Moving In with Your Partner
Keep your towels close and your toothbrush closer.
Feb 9, 2020
4 Things You Should Never Do If You Live in a Loft
Loft living is the dream, right?
Jan 23, 2020
What You Should Look for in a Roommate, According to Your Enneagram
All nine personality types, explained.
Jan 22, 2020
5 Phrases You'll Only Know If You're From The Midwest
Do you wear gym shoes and shop at garage sales?
Dec 7, 2019
5 Overdone Bedroom Trends, According to Real Estate Agents
It's time to ditch the word art.
Dec 5, 2019
5 Things Your Real Estate Agent Should Never Tell You To Do
Bad advice from your agent can cost you more than just money and stress—you could also end up in legal trouble.
Nov 27, 2019
Your Kitchen Cabinets May Be "Expired"—Along With These 4 Other Home Features
It's not just milk and mascara that goes bad.
Nov 9, 2019
The Best Living Room Lighting Tricks, According to Professional Home Stagers
You'll be surprised what a few well-placed lamps can do to your space.
Oct 28, 2019
5 Places Experts Find Unique, Inexpensive Decor—Beyond Target and IKEA
Thanks to online shopping, you don’t have to hunt down every last estate sale and local boutique to find those affordable and distinctive pieces you crave.
Oct 25, 2019
The 24 Most Brilliant Living Room Staging Tips of All Time
A thoughtful layout and deliberate design choices can take your living room from ho-hum to an Instagram-worthy space.
Oct 16, 2019
The 4 Ingredients That Make Up the Perfect Reading Space
Is there anything better than cozying up with a good book and a mug of hot tea on a rainy weekend morning?
Oct 9, 2019
Why Having a Fireplace Isn't Actually The Dream You Think It Is
It's the classic example of expectation not quite matching up with reality.
Sep 26, 2019
5 Products Renters Should Always Buy From the Dollar Store
While it can be packed with impulse buys and overpriced items, experts say your neighborhood dollar store is home to some of the best deals renters can find.
Sep 18, 2019
The One Thing All The Happiest Homeowners Remember to Do When Buying
Buying a home is most likely the largest purchase you'll make in your lifetime—and one of the most confusing. Why wouldn't you want an expert you know you can count on?
Sep 10, 2019
World Market Finds (Under $30!) Professional Home Stagers Swear By
Professional stagers love these big impact, low budget pieces.
Sep 4, 2019
5 Things Every Homeowner Needs from The Dollar Store
Remember the joy you experienced going to the candy store growing up, when a couple bucks meant the opportunity to load up on every sweet treat your little heart desired? Well, homeowners can recapture that childlike glee with a trip to their friendly neighborhood dollar store.
Aug 30, 2019
6 Things To Do Before Anyone Enters Your Bathroom
Here's how to make one of the least appealing, most-cluttered rooms in your home feel much more inviting, according to home stagers.
Aug 28, 2019
5 Maintenance Mistakes Home Inspectors See All the Time
Even enthusiastic, well-intentioned upkeep isn't safe from costly mistakes.
Aug 24, 2019
5 Things Professional Stagers Always Buy at Target (For as Low as $3!)
Whether you're putting your house on the market or just taking an Instagram photo, these professional-recommended finds will help give your space some oomph—without making your wallet go kaput.
Aug 23, 2019
These 6 Things Can End Up Wasting Your Money—So Rent Them Instead
It may even end up being not only the more convenient option—but also the more cost-effective one, too.
Aug 20, 2019
4 Things That Are Almost Never Worth Paying Extra For in an Apartment
In-house gyms, community screening rooms, and greenhouses? Oh my!
Aug 18, 2019
The 3 Living Room Trends Experts Love Are Also Surprisingly Low-Key
While finding that perfect style that falls somewhere in between model home and cluttered can be a difficult task, a well-appointed living room can pay dividends.
Jul 26, 2019
This Expert-Approved Trick Can Make Your Home Look More Expensive Than It Is
Vintage interior lighting can add sophistication to a space, making it look more expensive.
Jul 22, 2019
7 Brilliant Tricks Home Stagers Use When They Don't Have Time to Clean
Professional home stagers have an arsenal of cleaning tricks that will leave your home looking sparkling. The best part? You'll only spend minutes—not hours—cleaning.
Jul 20, 2019
The 5 Dollar Store Products Professional Home Stagers Swear By
Many elements needed for an effective home staging can be found on the cheap (if you know what you're looking for). In fact, many professional stagers frequent Dollar Tree for items to spruce up spaces.
Jul 17, 2019
3 Kitchen Counter Styling Ideas Professional Home Stagers Swear By
Whether you’re looking to stage your home to sell or simply want kitchen counters worthy of an Instagram post, professionals have some easy styling moves that will help make your counters become the focal point of your kitchen.
Jul 10, 2019
This Inexpensive Curb Appeal Upgrade Is Timeless (and Expert-Approved!)
Whether you’re looking for cost-effective ways to get your house in shape to sell or are just after a refreshed look, these simple additions offer a great return on your investment.
Jul 8, 2019
What the Word "Modern" Actually Means in a Real Estate Listing
Used liberally by real estate agents, this term does not always mean updated, new, and renovated or evocative of Frank Lloyd Wright or "Mad Men."
Jul 3, 2019
4 Up-and-Coming Kitchen Cabinet Trends Experts Love to See in Homes
Home builders, remodelers, and designers chime in on what current trends are worth investing in for the rest of this year.
Jul 2, 2019
The 10 Best U.S. Cities to Make Money on Airbnb
By offering travelers easy access to desirable destinations at a more affordable price, homeowners in these areas stand to make a great return on their investment.
Jun 26, 2019
5 Things You Should Avoid Buying for Your New Home, According to Real Estate Agents
Real estate experts say these five purchases are the ones first-time homebuyers often regret after move-in day.
Jun 19, 2019
The 5 IKEA Products Professional Home Stagers Swear By
You may think refreshing your home will cost a fortune, but you can elevate your space affordably—just head to IKEA. That's what professional home stagers do, after all.
Jun 13, 2019
The Salary You’d Need to Afford the Most Iconic ‘Fixer Upper’ Homes
Want to live in a certified “Fixer Upper” rehab? To get a true Gaines original, you might need to shell out a bit more than the Waco median home price.
Jun 8, 2019
The Cutest Houseboats to Rent, Starting at $99/Night
Start your day waking up to peaceful views of a lake, ocean, or river and end with gently rocking waves lulling you to sleep. What could be better?
May 19, 2019
7 Cheap Tiny Houses to Rent, Starting at $39/Night
If you’re not quite ready to take the plunge and live in a tiny home full-time, how about renting one out for a getaway?
May 12, 2019
3 Things Ridiculously Organized People Do Before They Move
Moving is one of life’s most stressful events, and it’s no wonder why. It’s expensive. You have to go through all your belongings and decide what no longer sparks joy. Then there’s all the packing. This is all before actual moving day rolls around, which adds physical labor to the equation. It’s not hard to see why the whole thing generally makes people want to pull their hair out.But it doesn’t have to be that way!
May 10, 2019
The Salary You’d Need to Own the “Full House” House
Beloved family sitcom “Full House” ended back in 1995, but thanks to reruns and a spinoff that debuted on Netflix in 2016, fans continue to be enamored with the Tanner family. Almost as iconic as the show’s characters is the beautiful San Francisco home they lived in.
Apr 29, 2019
Carpenters Say You’re Not Paying Enough Attention to These 4 Things in Your Home
Carpentry is at the heart of the entire structure of your home, yet chances are, you don’t know much about it.
Apr 21, 2019
4 Things You Shouldn’t Skimp on When Buying a Home, According to Real Estate Experts
Trying to save money on these home goods are likely to cost you more over time.
Apr 19, 2019
The Outdated Bedroom Trend Experts Hope to Never See Again
Abandoning this style can help your space feel more modern, personal, and welcoming.
Apr 10, 2019
The Small Home Improvement Projects That Make A Big Difference, According To Reddit
When it comes to home improvement, you probably associate the most dramatic changes with major hits to your wallet. However, that doesn’t always have to be the case. In fact, there are a number of small changes you can implement that can actually make a huge difference in your home’s appearance, functionality, and even resale value. One Redditor asked, “What small thing have you done that resulted in relatively large improvement to your home?
Mar 24, 2019
What the Most Successful Airbnb and VRBO Hosts Know About Staging Their Home
So you’ve decided to rent out your pad to earn some extra cash. Depending on where you live, you can stand to make a hefty profit by making your home available for rental through services like Airbnb and VRBO. Before you dive in, though, it’s crucial that you come prepared. There’s more to being a successful host on these popular vacation rental sites than meets the eye, and if you want your property to stand out, presentation is key.
Mar 15, 2019
7 Tweets That Hilariously Sum Up How Hard It Is to Buy a House
Buying a home can be an incredibly stressful process. Although it’s exciting to look forward to having a new space to call your own, anyone who’s been through it before can tell you it’s not always as fun as it looks on HGTV. From trying to figure out what you can actually afford, to finding the right real estate agent, to the delicate art of making an offer, the home-buying process is not without its craze-inducing moments.
Mar 10, 2019