Three-story brownstone buildings with red brick and white facades, framed by trees.
We Asked 5 Real Estate Pros How to Tell If Your Rent Is Affordable — and Here’s the Truth
Real Estate
Does the 30 percent rule still apply?
Mar 1, 2024
If “Love Is Blind” Made You Curious About Living in Charlotte, Here’s What to Know
Real Estate
Maybe you’ll find love!
Feb 29, 2024
This $1.2MM California Home Is as Close as You'll Get to Living “Under the Sea"
REAL ESTATE
It’s definitely making waves.
Feb 29, 2024
See How a Stager Gave a Dated Living Room a Super Luxe Vibe (Instantly!)
REAL ESTATE
You have to see the flex third bedroom.
Feb 26, 2024
How to Deal with an MIA Landlord, According to Experts
Real Estate
You do have rights! And options.
Feb 23, 2024
See How a Stager Transformed a Cold Row House into a Cozy Oasis (Instantly)
REAL ESTATE
This can’t be the same house.
Feb 22, 2024
9 Bedroom Style Trends On Their Way Out In 2024, According to Realtors
REAL ESTATE
RIP excessive throw pillows.
Feb 21, 2024
See How a Stager Transformed a Tiny Condo Into an Open Concept Dream (Instantly)
REAL ESTATE
This hack got the apartment off the market.
Feb 19, 2024
The Surprising Reason to Take Photos of Your Home Year-Round
Real Estate
I promise — it's actually ingenious.
Feb 16, 2024
We Gave a Home Stager $100 at Anthropologie — Here Are the MCM Items She Bought
Real Estate
A pop of color can go a long way.
Feb 15, 2024
We Gave a Stager $100 — Here’s What They Bought at Target to Upgrade a Dining Room
Real Estate
These small picks can make a huge difference in your space.
Feb 14, 2024
The Hidden Spot in Your Bathroom You Need to Clean ASAP (It Could Catch Fire)
Real Estate
Missing this one little detail nearly cost us everything.
Feb 13, 2024
This Is the Home Feature You Can’t Live Without, According to Your Zodiac Sign
Real Estate
Aries is so spot-on.
Feb 12, 2024
Zillow Just Made a Major Change That's Perfect for Anyone Looking to Rent a Room
Real Estate
Finding a room for rent just got a little bit easier.
Feb 9, 2024
See How a Stager Used Paint to Transform a Dark, Dated Living Room
REAL ESTATE
Tired white walls, wall-to-wall carpeting, and a popcorn ceiling just disappear with this bohemian update.
Feb 8, 2024
9 U.S. Cities That Still Have Cheap Rent
Real Estate
If you prefer mid-sized cities, you’re in luck.
Feb 2, 2024
It’s Official! Single Women Own More Homes than Single Men
Gasp: Despite the wage gap still being a very real thing.
Feb 1, 2024
Thinking of Moving to Germany? Here’s What to Know If You’re American
Real Estate
For starters, you don’t need a job — right away — to move there.
Jan 31, 2024
We Asked 4 Pros If You Should Pay Off Your Mortgage, and They All Agreed
REAL ESTATE
The short answer is: It's complicated.
Jan 31, 2024
How to Tell if an HOA Is Right For You (and What to Know Before You Join)
Real Estate
A breakdown of the pros, cons and tradeoffs.
Jan 30, 2024
Surprise, Surprise: This Is the Most Popular Home Feature in the U.S.
What did you guess?
Jan 23, 2024
See How a Home Stager Instantly Transformed a 1950s Living Room
REAL ESTATE
From dingy and dated to fresh and welcoming.
Jan 22, 2024
Emma Stone Lists Her Cottagecore-Meets-California Home for $4 Million
Design Ideas
Peek inside the art- and pattern-filled bungalow.
Jan 22, 2024
Did Your Zip Code Make the List of Hottest Neighborhoods?
Real Estate
Spoiler alert: Nearly half of the list comprises neighborhoods in Texas.
Jan 16, 2024
This "See You Soon!" State Saw the Biggest Spike In New Residents in 2023
A lot of Americans are saying “see you soon” to the Sooner State.
Jan 15, 2024
The 10 "Hidden-Gem" Towns First-Time Home Buyers Will Love in 2024
Real Estate
Find your new zip code on this list.
Jan 12, 2024
The “Basic” Paint Color Real Estate Agents Say You'll See Everywhere in 2024
Real Estate
It can totally alter a room.
Jan 6, 2024
See How a Stager Took This Apartment from Dark and Dated to Airy and Bright
Real Estate
But they did have to make one slightly controversial design decision to do so. See the after photos.
Jan 4, 2024
What Is Moving Insurance, Exactly? (And Do You Really Need It?)
Real Estate
The basic coverage that comes with the movers may not cut it.
Dec 30, 2023
6 Surefire Ways to (Legally!) Annoy Your HOA
Real Estate
Just double check your state’s laws first.
Dec 29, 2023
See How a Home Stager Gave a Sterile Bedroom a Cozy Vibe
Real Estate
This can’t be the same room. It just can’t.
Dec 23, 2023
Surprise, Surprise: This Is the U.S. State Everyone Moved to This Year
Real Estate
Hint: It’s not California.
Dec 22, 2023
The One Thing on Every Realtors’ Holiday Wish List
REAL ESTATE
Santa, are you still listening?
Dec 20, 2023
“Millennial Gray Kitchens” Are Less Popular Now — And Personally, I’m Thrilled
Real Estate
We’ve all found our way from grand millennial Instagram into cottagecore TikTok.
Dec 18, 2023
See How a Home Stager Gave a 1930s Craftsman a (Very!) Modern Makeover
Real Estate
Plus, we’re obsessed with the color scheme.
Dec 16, 2023
See How a Stager Used Paint to Completely Transform Vintage Trim Molding
Real Estate
Whoa! Was it really that easy?
Dec 14, 2023
The 5 Biggest Kitchen Island Mistakes Realtors Always Notice
Real Estate
Avoid purchasing a home with these kitchen island flaws.
Dec 14, 2023
Please Don’t Remove That Precious “Graffiti” Left Behind In Your New Home
REAL ESTATE
It’s what gives your home character and soul.
Dec 13, 2023
The $2 Cleaning Gem Realtors Use to Make Bathroom Tiles Sparkle
Real Estate
And you can easily find it at your local grocery store.
Dec 13, 2023
This Cozy Retro Home Feature Is My Roman Empire
Real Estate
Sorry, fellas, but this is my favorite blast from the past.
Dec 12, 2023
The Phrase You Never Want to See in a Real Estate Listing
REAL ESTATE
It’s a red flag, but there are ways to handle it.
Dec 12, 2023
7 "Secret" Home Stager Tricks You Should Know Before Selling Your Home
REAL ESTATE
White bedding and paint really, really matter.
Dec 12, 2023
3 Lessons These Buyers Learned in Their First-Time Homeowners Era
REAL ESTATE
They learned the hard way so you don’t have to.
Dec 7, 2023
These 4 Items in My Guest Room Always Get Rave Reviews — And They're Under $20
Real Estate
These thoughtful extras are also super functional.
Dec 4, 2023
This Is the Best Temperature to Set Your Thermostat at This Winter
Real Estate
You want to save a little money on your heating bills in the winter — and also to be warm. Here’s how.
Dec 2, 2023
5 Things You Probably Didn't Know About "Short Sales" in Real Estate
REAL ESTATE
If you’ve noticed a bunch of short sales popping up in your home search, you’re not imagining things.
Dec 1, 2023
4 Ways to Ensure You’re Buying in the Right Community for You
Real Estate
A DEI expert breaks down the steps to take before you buy.
Nov 30, 2023
You Can Find Out Who Lived in Your House
If these walls could talk!
Nov 26, 2023
Is a Real Estate Novelist from Billy Joel's "Piano Man" an Actual Thing?
News
And why does he never have time for a wife?
Nov 23, 2023
The (Very) Dated Closet Features Buyers Always Notice
Real Estate
Sorry, bi-fold doors: Your time is up.
Nov 21, 2023
Love the Furniture in That Real Estate Listing Photo? It’s Probably AI
The real reason you’re seeing more AI-generated images in home listings now.
Nov 20, 2023
You Can Pay Rent with a Credit Card — But Here’s Why You Shouldn’t
REAL ESTATE
For starters, it's a good way to rack up unnecessary credit card debt.
Nov 19, 2023
This Home’s “Open Concept” Bathroom Is Deeply Troubling Redditors
News
As Redditors point out, here’s a reason why open-concept bathrooms aren’t really a thing.
Nov 19, 2023
The Trees in My Neighborhood Are Disappearing — Now What?
Real Estate
Paying attention to the health of the trees in your yard matters. Here’s why.
Oct 27, 2023
Your Favorite “Wild” Real Estate Follow Is Getting an HGTV Show
Each episode will explore three “weird, wonderful and wildly quirky homes.”
Sep 17, 2023
See How a 700-Square-Foot Layout Looks in a D.C. Duplex vs. an NYC Loft
Real Estate
Which do you prefer?
Sep 17, 2023
4 Things That Will Increase Your Curb Appeal & 5 to Avoid
Here’s one way to avoid being the hot topic of neighborhood gossip.
Jul 27, 2023
You’re Probably Forgetting to Do This One Important Thing While Moving
Real Estate
I speak from personal experience.
Jul 10, 2023
What Two Property Managers Wish You Knew About Putting Holes in Walls
Real Estate
Consider these factors before and after you hang something.
Jul 7, 2023
Chip and Joanna Gaines Are Auctioning Off the “Fixer Upper” Castle
Attention, Fixer Upper fans: One of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ most iconic home renovations is officially on the market.
Jul 5, 2023
Follow These 3 Rules If You Want to Buy Property with Siblings
Real Estate
For starters, the first-born doesn't always know best!
Jun 23, 2023
6 Ways to Make Low Ceilings Look Higher
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
Jun 22, 2023
3 Questions to Ask About Inheriting a Loved One's Home
Real Estate
It’s less daunting with answers.
Jun 17, 2023
The Cleaning Secret Weapons Two Home Stagers Swear By
They have a carefully curated arsenal of trusty cleaning tools.
Jun 16, 2023
The Things That Should Never Be on Your Porch During Warmer Months
Real Estate
If you're selling your home, that is.
Jun 16, 2023
3 Smart Tips for Sprucing Up Your Kitchen, from a Retro London Flat
Real Estate
Do you love yellow kitchens?
Jun 9, 2023
Real Estate Pros Want You to Paint Your Home These Colors
Real Estate
Just promise not to paint that beautiful brownstone, limestone, or brick facade.
May 5, 2023
The Biggest Ceiling Painting Mistakes to Avoid
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
May 3, 2023
The Easy $25 Accessory That’ll Boost Your Curb Appeal by a Long Shot
Real Estate
Spruce up your sanctuary with this quick swap.
May 2, 2023
8 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying a House with a Big Yard
Real Estate
Yard work is your gym membership now.
May 2, 2023