Real Estate

And why are more people trying it?

Tis the season to cozy up with a good book.

Even if Mother Nature boosts your curb appeal with freshly fallen snow, you’ll need to step it up.

Find present ideas for everyone on your list.

In case you need some help with the dating game.

Not all of them are dealbreakers, however.

Do you have a taste for freezing temps?

Rainbow decorating for the win.

Here's what an NYC broker says.

Because I learned the hard way.

Experience New York with the Queen of Christmas.

So long, stainless steel.

The built-in window seat is perfect for curling up with a good book.

“With so many striking elements vying for attention, it felt cluttered and chaotic,” the home stager says.

Talk about bang for your buck.

Here's what to know.

It's that exact moment when excitement flips to disgust.

The home is a treasure in itself—no treasure hunts needed!

Hopefully these six tips will point you in the right direction.

You can’t go wrong with this.

These topics really resonated.

I found two people who've done it.

This one item can save you a pretty penny in potential repairs.

After living happily ever after, of course.

In many cases, a place that comes with a lot of red flags isn’t worth the potential positives, either. 

“I walked in and knew immediately that it was my house.”

One wall of paneling dominated the space.

Not in the party sense, but the literal sense.

Here's how to tell them apart.

I'm so glad I did.

It was equal parts sweet and useful.

No, it's not the weather.

According to architects.

According to experts.

People are calling it "the Lisa Frank house."

Hello, soaring ceilings and cozy nooks.

Here's everything that 2003 movie with Ben Stiller and Drew Barrymore didn't tell you.

In our search for the ideal abode, our realtor asked a seemingly simple yet perplexing question: "Are you interested in a hard loft or a soft loft?"

We asked mortgage lenders and other financial experts: “How much should you have saved—beyond your down payment—before purchasing a home?” Here's what they said.

Before you launch a frenetic search on Craigslist, though, here are some expert tips to help you easily find a reliable subletter.

“I didn’t want to worry about wet feet running in from the outside, sticky fingers, or anything that would be too precious.”

I canvassed my friends, from born-and-bred Londoners to long-term expats and recent arrivals, for thoughts on living here.

If you unpack one room, make it this one.

Before you pack up that lemon tree in the yard, you’re going to have to make sure it’s not a “problem plant” that could get you a hefty fine.

If you're ready to leave the Big Apple but you still want to work there, these New Jersey towns and cities are great options to look into.

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.

Plus, a checklist to keep handy while you're hunting.

According to home stagers.

Next stop: Spokane.

According to experts.

Four things make it worth it for one couple.

Here's why.

Your love life might not be the stuff romantic-comedies are made of, but at the very least, your apartment might be.

In a perfect world, we’d all be besties with our next-door neighbors.

They get a bad rap, but here's why you might want one.

Did your city make the list?

Here's what to know.

They're a tad different than townhouses.

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.

There are three pretty convincing reasons.

Curl up by the fireplace or take a dip in the soaking tub.

Window treatments make a big impact.

They may be the mini-vans of the architectural world, but boy do they serve their purpose.

According to attorneys and a property management expert.

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.

Next stop: Exeter, N.H.

According to real estate agents.

Which do you prefer?

My advice to future homebuyers? Always look up.

Other than heavy window treatments, of course.

The home is filled with the cozy vibes Dunham relies on.

How to address your home, according to real estate agents.