Mulched path in yard with grass ripped out.
I Got Rid of All The Grass In My Front Yard And Couldn’t Be Happier
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Plus, how this affects resale value
Mar 28, 2024
I Bought My Home Just for This Feature and Now I Totally Regret It
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If you think you want a home with one of these, you may want to think again.
Mar 28, 2024
5 Home Issues Real Estate Agents Wish You Wouldn’t Ignore
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Some are super easy fixes!
Mar 26, 2024
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Victorian-Style Homes
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They’re super-easy to spot, once you know what to look for.
Mar 6, 2024
9 Bedroom Style Trends On Their Way Out In 2024, According to Realtors
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RIP excessive throw pillows.
Feb 21, 2024
What Is a Tudor-Style Home, Anyway?
Here's how to identify the architectural style.
Feb 6, 2024
The “Basic” Paint Color Real Estate Agents Say You'll See Everywhere in 2024
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It can totally alter a room.
Jan 6, 2024
9 Regionally Specific House Types You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
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Shotguns, stone-enders, and more, oh my!
Dec 20, 2023
“Millennial Gray Kitchens” Are Less Popular Now — And Personally, I’m Thrilled
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We’ve all found our way from grand millennial Instagram into cottagecore TikTok.
Dec 18, 2023
What Is a Jack and Jill Bathroom, Anyway?
Here's how to identify one.
Dec 14, 2023
The 5 Biggest Kitchen Island Mistakes Realtors Always Notice
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Avoid purchasing a home with these kitchen island flaws.
Dec 14, 2023
This Cozy Retro Home Feature Is My Roman Empire
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Sorry, fellas, but this is my favorite blast from the past.
Dec 12, 2023
So, Your Home Has "Milk Doors"? Read This Before You Close Them
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Here are some surprisingly practical uses for an OG milk door home feature.
Dec 7, 2023
The (Very) Dated Closet Features Buyers Always Notice
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Sorry, bi-fold doors: Your time is up.
Nov 21, 2023
The Once-Popular Kitchen Counter Style Real Estate Pros Say Is Outdated
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Say it ain’t so.
Nov 7, 2023
The Dated Garage Features Buyers Always Notice
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According to real estate agents.
Nov 1, 2023
Here's When a Sears Kit House Is (and Isn't) Worth Saving
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Many architectural historians call for preserving mail-order houses.
Oct 17, 2023
A “Maisonette” Is the House Style You Didn’t Know You Wanted
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Ever heard of it?
Oct 7, 2023
What Is a “Raised Ranch” House, Anyway?
It's not the same as a split-level.
Sep 27, 2023
The Surprising Kitchen Investment That Homebuyers Are Tired Of
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Bespoke isn’t always a good thing.
Sep 22, 2023
What Is an Accessory Dwelling Unit, You Ask? Here’s Your Answer
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“ADU” is a bit of a buzzword.
Sep 15, 2023
What Makes a Loft a Loft?
Here's what you need to know.
Aug 27, 2023
A Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Chicago Is Listed for Just $75K
It’s not exactly move-in ready.
Aug 17, 2023
What Is “Parlor Level,” Anyway?
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It’s a more niche term than, say, garden level.
Aug 5, 2023
What Is a “Butler’s Pantry,” Anyway?
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Here’s why some kitchens have them.
Jul 28, 2023
A “Pie Safe” Might Be the Piece of Furniture Your Kitchen Is Missing
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Here’s how to identify one.
Jul 24, 2023
What Is a “Storm Window,” Anyway?
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It's different from a regular ol' window.
Jul 21, 2023
If You Love MCM Homes, You Might Also Like This Architectural Style
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Deck houses could be your next mid-mod obsession.
Jul 19, 2023
Ever Heard of “Chicago Windows”? Here’s How to Spot Them.
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They’re actually not named after the city.
Jul 8, 2023
See How a 450-Square-Foot Layout Looks in a Studio vs. a Micro Home
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Which do you prefer?
Jul 5, 2023
3 Things I Love (and 1 Thing I Don’t) About My “Split Bathroom”
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I’m coming clean about this unconventional setup.
Jun 27, 2023
Here's Why Life Is So Good in "15-Minute Cities"
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And why you might want to live in one.
Jun 21, 2023
The Important Reason You Should Pay Attention to “Vernacular Architecture”
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It defines the character of a neighborhood.
Jun 21, 2023
What a Real Estate Agent Really Thinks About Backyard Chicken Coops
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It may be a bigger selling point than you think.
May 22, 2023
Here’s What That Weird Rooftop Balcony on Coastal Homes Is Called
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The views are nice, but they have a functional backstory.
May 17, 2023
Why Real Estate Agents Want You to Watch Out for "Emotional Taxes"
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They can pop up during the homebuying process.
May 16, 2023
One Thing to Take Design Risks with, According to a Real Estate Agent
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According to a real estate agent.
May 13, 2023
What Is a "Split Bedroom" and Why Would I Want One?
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Experts recommend them for a few specific groups.
Apr 20, 2023
Is There a Minimum Size for a Bedroom? Here's What Experts Say.
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Check to see if your bedroom meets legal requirements.
Apr 22, 2023
4 Trends You're Going to See in Every Real Estate Listing Photo This Year
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Keep an eye out for these while Zillow scrolling.
Apr 5, 2023
I Keep Seeing “Twin Home” Real Estate Listings. But What Actually Are They?
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Hint: They’re not duplexes.
Mar 29, 2023
The Alleged Violent (and Possibly Pretentious) Origins of Spiral Staircases
They're a historic architectural feature.
Mar 23, 2023
5 Kitchen Island Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Experts
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Here’s what to steer clear of.
Mar 12, 2023
What Is the MLS, Anyway? Real Estate Agents Explain
Here’s what to know.
Mar 11, 2023
9 Kitchen Trends To Avoid, According to Real Estate Agents
If you want to increase your home's resale value, skip these popular elements.
Mar 9, 2023
Here's What You Call Those Rounded Rooms on Older Homes
According to an architect.
Feb 10, 2023
3 Retro Trends Real Estate Agents Love to See in Bedrooms
What better place than the bedroom to stage a retro revival?
Feb 6, 2023
The 4 Most Popular Trends in Hardwood Flooring Right Now
According to real estate agents.
Feb 1, 2023
The Elaborate Playmobil Dollhouse That Taught Me to Love Victorian Homes
The perfect house doesn't exi— oh, wait.
Jan 23, 2023
What Exactly Is a Clerestory Window?
Here's how you define them.
Jan 13, 2023
20 Things You Learn from Living in a 100-Year-Old House
Architectural designer Nick Waldman and cookbook author Sarah Waldman learned a lot of lessons when they renovated a house built in the 1920s on Martha's Vineyard.
Jan 2, 2023
This Is Best Time to Move in 2023, According to Real Estate Pros
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Their opinions should give you a game plan if you’re thinking that the new year will also include a fresh address
Jan 1, 2023
The 4 Home Trends We’ll See in 2023, as Predicted by Real Estate Pros
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Guess what? Buyers may get some relief.
Dec 29, 2022
The Most Unexpected Real Estate Trend of 2022
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It's a good thing for buyers.
Dec 27, 2022
Should You Get a Conventional Loan? An Expert Weighs In
While they're super popular, an expert believes they aren’t the only path.
Dec 24, 2022
The Real Estate Trend That Hopefully Ended in 2022, According to Agents
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I got in touch with four agents about why this trend is dying out, and what the change says about the future market.
Dec 23, 2022
7 Real Estate Trends That Will Be Left Behind in 2022, According to Experts
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Say so long to these trends, including the race to put in an offer.
Dec 23, 2022
2 Kitchen Layout Trends on Their Way Out
According to real estate agents.
Dec 11, 2022
4 Kitchen Backsplash Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
So long, stainless steel.
Dec 2, 2022
4 Types of Lightbulbs and How to Identify Them
Here's what to know.
Nov 30, 2022
This Is What It’s Like to Build an A-Frame With a Kit — And Without
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I found two people who've done it.
Nov 25, 2022
The Storybook-Style Home Is Perfect, and I Will Die on This Hill
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After living happily ever after, of course.
Nov 23, 2022
Single-Hung vs. Double-Hung Windows: What's the Difference?
Here's how to tell them apart.
Nov 21, 2022
Here’s How You Define a Dormer
According to architects.
Nov 19, 2022
4 Architectural Designs That Help Build Close-Knit Communities
According to experts.
Nov 18, 2022
So, What's Actually Considered a "Duplex"?
Here's everything that 2003 movie with Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore didn't tell you.
Nov 16, 2022
I Visited 6 Frank Lloyd Wright Homes, and I Just Can’t Get on Board with His Style
I didn’t necessarily gain a love for Wright’s architectural style — admittedly, I’d like to visit other homes to see if they change my mind — but I did acquire a deep respect for the architect.
Nov 16, 2022
What Is Radiator Heating — And How Does It Work?
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Here's what to know.
Nov 12, 2022
Here's How You Define a Row House, According to Architects
They're a tad different than townhouses.
Nov 12, 2022
6 Things Homeowners Regret Not Knowing Before Building a Custom Home
Building your own home can come with a lot of perks. Walk-in shower or soaking tub? When you custom build, it’s your choice. Plus, you get to be the first person to ever step foot into said shower or sink into that sudsy bathtub. But, some challenges come with building and moving into brand spankin’ new homes.
Nov 11, 2022
Everybody Hates Boob Lamps, But They’re Actually Good Lamps
I’ll say it: I think, were he alive today, architect and Bauhaus founder Walter Gropius would be a fan of the modern-day boob lamp.
Nov 9, 2022