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This Is the One Question Every Plant Person Needs to Ask Before Moving
It's important.
Steph Mickelson
Jan 6, 2022
Brie Larson’s Latest Selfie Shows Off Her Regal Mirror
It shows off Larson's keen eye for interior design.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 5, 2022
The 6 Accessories You Should Never Buy for Your Yard
According to real estate pros.
Heather Bien
Jan 5, 2022
5 Things You Should Get Rid of in 2022, According to Real Estate Agents
These items, ideas, and mindsets just won’t serve you well.
Sarah Kuta
Jan 5, 2022
The Absolute Cheapest State to Buy A House Is...
The Midwest is calling.
Jennifer Billock
Jan 4, 2022
The Biggest Mistake Buyers Make in a Hot Market
A good agent will stay on top of listings, negotiate on your behalf, and make sure that your offer stands out in a sea of buyers.
Zakiya Kassam
Jan 3, 2022
Bing Crosby’s Former Rancho Mirage Estate Is Back on the Market
The home was originally listed in 2018 for $5 million.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 3, 2022
Millennials Say That Maintenance Costs Have Deterred Them From Buying a Home
A new study found that 76% of millennials don’t have a budget for home maintenance.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 2, 2022
This Inexpensive Product Will Take Your Listing Photos to the Next Level
If you’re ready to get your home listed, but a photographer hasn’t been able to make it to your place yet, you may be fully prepared to take on that task by yourself.
Grace Cassidy
Jan 2, 2022
How to Tell if a House Has Good Bones, According to a Home Renovation Expert
Find out what homebuyers should look out for when sussing out a potential fixer-upper.
Zakiya Kassam
Jan 1, 2022
4 Moving Supplies You Don't Actually Need to Buy
Moving can be expensive, but you can effectively cut the bill by eliminating these supplies from your shopping list.
Grace Cassidy
Dec 31, 2021
5 Surprising Things That Can Make Your Move More Expensive
Here are some things that can run up your moving day bill — as well as a few ways to save some money.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 30, 2021
The One Project You Should Never Skip Before Move-In Day
There’s one project that both pros and homeowners agree you should try your very best to get done before moving in.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 28, 2021
These Are AT Editors' Favorite Property Crushes From 2021
Editor's Picks
These properties have that magic combination of character and unique design.
Grace Cassidy
Dec 27, 2021
When It’s Time to Replace Your Roof, Here’s How Much It Could Cost
So you can plan and budget.
Steph Mickelson
Dec 26, 2021
11 Stunning Cabins and A-Frames That'll Make You Want to Run Off to the Woods
From A-frames in California to mountain hideaways in the Catskills, these quiet retreats show what’s possible with DIY skills, creativity, and, sometimes, a lot of white paint.
Heather Bien
Dec 25, 2021
5 Important House-Hunting Tips for Buying in a Different State
House hunting in another state is possible — you just need to have realistic expectations and the right real estate team.
Josephine Nesbit
Dec 24, 2021
6 Things You Need to Know About Listing Your House During the Holidays
Real estate agents are still hard at work during the final weeks of the year, but before you put your home on the market over the holidays, consider the following advice straight from the professionals.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 23, 2021
These Are the 7 Most Unique Home Listings We Saw in 2021
Which one's your favorite?
Madeline Bilis
Dec 22, 2021
Meet the TikToker Who Swapped a Bobby Pin for a Home
Her story proves that homeownership is never impossible.
Inigo Del Castillo
Dec 21, 2021
Some Apartments in LA Just... Don't Come with Fridges? Here's Why
And no, it's not illegal.
Kelsey Mulvey
Dec 21, 2021
Olivia Culpo Has a Lock on Her Closet So Her Sister Can’t Steal Her Stuff
It’s also where you’ll find her massive fashion collection, as well as her tiara and crown from her Miss USA and Miss Universe wins.
Megan Johnson
Dec 20, 2021
These Are the Best Gifts to Give a Friend Who’s in the Process of Moving
You won't have to do any of the heavy lifting, either.
Sarah Everett
Dec 20, 2021
Santa’s North Pole Home on Zillow Has Been Upgraded with Pandemic Amenities
Peek inside Santa’s winter wonderland estate. 
Brittany Anas
Dec 17, 2021
Jonathan Van Ness Is “Getting Curious” in a Brand New Netflix Show
NEWS
It's based on their podcast.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 17, 2021
These Were the 5 Most Popular Real Estate Stories on Apartment Therapy This Year
Have you read them all?
Madeline Bilis
Dec 17, 2021
This Apartment in Brooklyn Has Lots of Exposed Brick — And a Colorful Mural
Not to mention a custom bookcases and a hidden desk.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 16, 2021
12 Apartment Therapy Editors Share the Best Real Estate Advice They’ve Gotten
Need a hand during your home search? We've got you.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 16, 2021
The Pandemic Proved That the “Moving Out” Milestone Is a Myth. Good.
Not everyone moves on the same timeline in the same way.
Rainesford Stauffer
Dec 15, 2021
5 Lessons from NYC Real Estate Brokers with Over 30 Years of Experience
Here's what this fast-paced market has taught them.
Terri Williams
Dec 15, 2021
Why It’s Awesome to Live on a Dead-End Street — And Why It’s Not
Here are the pros and cons.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 15, 2021
Here’s How My Home Warranty Is Saving Me Money — and Peace of Mind
In 5 years of homeownership.
Chantel Wakefield
Dec 14, 2021
These Are the 5 Most Interesting Tips We Heard from Real Estate Agents in 2021
One involves a golf ball.
Jennifer Billock
Dec 13, 2021
Oprah Just Decked Her Halls with the Most Lush Stair Garland
Oprah's going big for the holidays.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 13, 2021
The Resolutions You Should Be Making If You Want to Buy Your First Home in 2022
According to experts.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 13, 2021
The Secret Home Staging Weapon You Probably Already Own, According to Experts
It's a personal item you don't have to remove from your home before selling it.
Zakiya Kassam
Dec 12, 2021
This Once-Popular Real Estate Trend Practically Disappeared in 2021
Tool belts are getting a break.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 12, 2021
These Are the Unmistakable Features of a 1950s House
According to real estate agents.
Sarah Kuta
Dec 11, 2021
Eminem’s Former Michigan Mansion Is on the Market for $3.2 Million
Lose yourself in this Rochester Hills residence.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 11, 2021
These Are the 4 Most Genius Home-Stager Approved Tips We Heard in 2021
To make sure your home is the paradise you want it to be.
Jennifer Billock
Dec 11, 2021
Lee Radziwill’s Former London Home Is on the Market
President John F. Kennedy and First Lady Jackie Kennedy were regularly entertained here.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 11, 2021
Peek Inside Julia Child’s Former Washington, DC Home for Sale
The home also has a fascinating history from its pre-Julia years.
Megan Johnson
Dec 10, 2021
Add Jenna Fischer’s Favorite Mug To Your Holiday Wish List
It's a piece of fruit-themed art.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 9, 2021
If You Shop Online, Real Estate Experts Say Your Home Should Have These Features
Package thieves, be gone.
Jennifer Billock
Dec 9, 2021
4 People Who Bought Houses This Year Share Their Horror Stories
And happy endings.
Zakiya Kassam
Dec 9, 2021
Why Real Estate Agents Will Always Tell You to Buy These 6 Items
They’re critical to keep your home functioning smoothly and safely.
Heather Bien
Dec 8, 2021
The 3 Bidding War Strategies That Can Help You Buy a Home in 2022
According to real estate agents.
Brittany Anas
Dec 8, 2021
5 Real Estate Trends We’d Really Like to Leave in 2021
Here's hoping they fizzle out by next year.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Dec 7, 2021
To All the Houses I Loved Before
These real estate listings gifted me a brief getaway from the stressors of 2021.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 7, 2021
The One Major Thing You Should Do This Month If You Plan to Buy a House in 2022
It's crucial.
Brittany Anas
Dec 6, 2021
These 10 Cities Ranked for Having the Lowest Cost of Living in 2021
Thinking about moving?
Jennifer Billock
Dec 5, 2021
The Two Things You Should Never Part With, According to Real Estate Agents
You'll probably regret it.
Jennifer Billock
Dec 5, 2021
See How the Living Room of a Small Hawaiian Airbnb Went from Drab to Fab
With a few small tweaks.
Chelsea Greenwood
Dec 5, 2021
Thinking of Building a House Instead of Buying One? Here’s What You Need to Know
It's going to be tricky.
Sarah Kuta
Dec 4, 2021
The One Thing Real Estate Agents Dread Seeing in Your Home in the Winter
And it's not road salt.
Zakiya Kassam
Dec 4, 2021
Split-Level Homes Are Perfect, and I Will Die On This Hill
Let me elaborate.
Sarah Magnuson
Dec 3, 2021
You Need to See Inside This Savannah Time Capsule Listed for $199k
It has wood paneling galore.
Madeline Bilis
Dec 2, 2021
The 4 Biggest Pet Peeves Home Stagers Have About Your Entryway
And what you should be doing instead.
Josephine Nesbit
Dec 2, 2021
This Is the Shortest-Lived Real Estate Trend of 2021
The market may be hot but escalation clauses are not.
Lauren Wellbank
Dec 1, 2021
Asian Americans Are Denied for Mortgages More Often Than White Applicants
Despite having higher credit scores.
Ray Levy-Uyeda
Nov 30, 2021
These Are the Top 5 U.S. Cities for Art Lovers, According to a Study
If affordability is also an important factor, one company has done the legwork to discover the top metropolitan areas for arts lovers that won’t break the bank.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 29, 2021
Living on a One-Way Street vs. Two-Way Street: Which Is Better?
Here are some factors to consider.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 29, 2021
4 Things Realtors Wish Buyers Knew About Buying a Second Home
If you own your home but are in the market for a second, here are four things you should consider before buying or selling anything.
Zakiya Kassam
Nov 28, 2021
Here’s How American Architecture Has Evolved Over 450 Years
Although American architecture has seen a dramatic shift over the last 450 years, some elements have stayed the same.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 28, 2021
Jennifer Garner Recreated This Iconic “Friends” Thanksgiving Scene with LEGO
I am thankful for Jennifer Garner's Instagram account this holiday season.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 27, 2021
Why You Should Always Stay in a Home for at Least 2 Years — Even If You Hate It
Sometimes the unexpected occurs and you have to sell your house, but if you move too soon, you could pay a penalty.
Zakiya Kassam
Nov 27, 2021
These Are the U.S. Cities with the Most Pothole Complaints
Did your city make the list?
Emma Kershaw
Nov 26, 2021
The Biggest Mistake People Make When Buying Brand-New Homes
Old homes get a bad rap for having lots of problems homeowners must contend with before moving in. But new homes can have their share of issues, too.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 25, 2021
5 Black Friday Shopping Tips for New Homeowners
In order to score the best bargains, use these tips to ensure you're shopping strategically.
Brenda Richardson
Nov 24, 2021
4 Smart Tips for Creating a Home Maintenance Log You’ll Actually Use
According to real estate agents.
Sarah Kuta
Nov 23, 2021
Reese Witherspoon's Book Club Has Created a Wine Box Set for the Holidays
NEWS
For the page turners and glass pourers in your life.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 22, 2021
The One Smart Home Feature That Real Estate Agents Say Isn't Worth the Money
It won’t help your house sell faster.
Sofia Rivera
Nov 22, 2021