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Angela Kinsey Is Building a Driveway Haunted House
NEWS
It's made with PVC pipe, plastic sheeting, and tons of scary props.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 18, 2021
7 Lessons I Learned After Pests Invaded My New Apartment
First came the roaches, then the bed bugs, and last but certainly not least, the mice.
Neena Rouhani
Oct 18, 2021
These 5 Apartment Therapy Articles Got Me Through Buying and Selling a Condo
Take it from me, a writer who has lived through it IRL.
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 17, 2021
Jennifer Garner’s Crochet Struggles Are Oh So Relatable
"I feel like I should have a sweater by now."
Emma Kershaw
Oct 17, 2021
4 Easy Fixes to Make Once You Get Your Home Inspection Report Back
Don't freak out.
Sarah Kuta
Oct 17, 2021
6 Apps That’ll Make Saving for Your Down Payment a Little Easier
Coming up with that cash is no small feat.
Steph Mickelson
Oct 16, 2021
Jennifer Hudson Has a Closet Chandelier Full of Old Hollywood Charm
The actress and singer's closet is next level.
Leah Groth
Oct 15, 2021
That Fixer-Upper for Sale Might Not Need a Gut Rehab. Here’s How to Tell
Hardwood floors could be hiding under that shag carpet.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 15, 2021
The Quintessential Palm Springs Home Is for Sale — And It Has a Pink Front Door
It's been featured on Modernism Week tours.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 14, 2021
3 Grandmillennial Trends Real Estate Agents Wish You'd Ditch
Or at least be more careful with.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 13, 2021
This Multi-Story Chandelier Is Almost as Glamorous as Beyoncé
The magnificent chandelier takes the crown in the Instagram snap (second to Queen Bey, of course).
Emma Kershaw
Oct 13, 2021
The Monthly Rent Benchmark That Might Make More Sense Than the 30 Percent Rule
Finance experts weighed in.
Heather Bien
Oct 12, 2021
Here’s How to Decorate Your Door for Autumn Just Like Joanna Gaines
Shop these wreaths to create a perfectly autumnal vignette that Joanna Gaines herself would approve of.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 12, 2021
Reese Witherspoon’s Book Club Is Teaming Up with Havenly to Help You Create Your Dream Reading Room
NEWS
Attention, bibliophiles!
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 12, 2021
These Are the Best Colors to Paint Your House Based on Its Architectural Style
According to paint pros.
Zakiya Kassam
Oct 12, 2021
Octavia Spencer’s Neighborhood Is a Spooky Season Dream
Trick-or-treating at Octavia Spencer's house, anyone?
Emma Kershaw
Oct 10, 2021
5 Myths That Are Probably Fueling Your Homebuying Fever
You don’t necessarily need to drop everything and start house-hunting.
Sarah Kuta
Oct 10, 2021
I Bought a House Without Having to Save Up for Years — Here’s How I Did It
And I didn't have to put 20 percent down.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 10, 2021
You Can Now Rent the Iconic “Breakfast at Tiffany’s” Brownstone
The film celebrated its 60th anniversary earlier this month.
Emma Kershaw
Oct 10, 2021
The 7 Biggest Pet Peeves Home Stagers Have About Your Bathroom
Bid farewell to towel racks.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 9, 2021
The 5 Essential Things You Need to Know About Getting Pre-Approved
Here are the ins and outs of securing a mortgage.
Candace Ramirez
Oct 8, 2021
5 of the Most Expensive Fixes You’ll Spot on a Home Inspection Report
According to real estate experts.
Brittany Anas
Oct 8, 2021
Meghan Trainor and Her Husband Have Toilets Next to Each Other
She took to Twitter to explain.
Megan Johnson
Oct 7, 2021
This Converted Dairy Barn for Sale Boasts a Wall of Books
Plus a home gym in its silo.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 7, 2021
Nina Dobrev Spent Lockdown Painting Her House’s Exterior
Dobrev is “happy she did it.”
Megan Johnson
Oct 7, 2021
The Under-$15 Items a Home Stager Doesn’t Leave the House Without
Here's how they stage a home on a budget.
Josephine Nesbit
Oct 6, 2021
4 Things a Real Estate Agent Will Always Do Before an Open House
You probably haven't even noticed.
Sofia Rivera
Oct 5, 2021
6 Ways to Make Your Bathroom Look More Expensive, According to Real Estate Pros
They're easy — and foolproof.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 5, 2021
Here's Why One HGTV Expert Wants You to Decorate Your Rental As If You're Moving
Interior designer Carmeon Hamilton shares a simple rule that goes a long way.
Alexandra Frost
Oct 4, 2021
The Surprising Thing Missing from Danny Amendola’s Austin Home
"When I’m at home, it’s my time to relax and be with friends and family."
Megan Johnson
Oct 4, 2021
The Practical Magic of Vermont’s Witch Windows—And Why Every House Could Use One
They're a lesson in design from prudent New Englanders.
Jacqueline Cain
Oct 4, 2021
4 Homebuying Trends on Their Way Out
According to real estate experts.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 4, 2021
5 Glaring Red Flags to Look for in a Home's Front Yard
Don't get distracted by curb appeal.
Mili Mansaray
Oct 3, 2021
3 First-Time Homebuyer Stories That Don't Involve Financial Help from Parents
Or a trust fund.
Jon Gorey
Oct 3, 2021
6 Cheap Places You Can Buy a Home Right Now
Even in this white-hot market, these cities have an inventory of affordable properties.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 2, 2021
The One Kitchen Item You Should Always Buy Used
According to a home stager.
Sarah Kuta
Oct 1, 2021
See How a Home Stager Used Retro Wallpaper to Set the Tone for a 1960s Ranch
It's equal parts funky and stylish.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 1, 2021
4 Reasons Why I Quit Being a Landlord
After four years, I decided to stop.
Heather Bien
Oct 1, 2021
How the "Starve and Stack" Method of Saving Money Could Help You Buy a House
It sounds like a radical new diet, and it sort of is.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 30, 2021
Snooki Will Make You Want to Get a Portrait of Your Cat
Angelic, indeed.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 30, 2021
One Artist Created a Boat That Looks Like a Moving Rock
It’s a boat! It’s a rock! It’s... both, actually.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 30, 2021
Here’s Where to Get a Full-Length Light-Up Mirror Like Halle Bailey’s
Your selfies will never look better.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 29, 2021
This Cabin for Sale in Upstate New York Has a Screened-In Porch and a Wood Stove
The mountain views are a plus, too.
Madeline Bilis
Sep 29, 2021
Katy Perry Shared What Paint Colors Her Songs Are
Just guess what color "Teenage Dream" is.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 29, 2021
7 Pet Peeves Professional Movers Have About Your Moving Day
There’s etiquette when it comes to hiring the pros.
Sarah Everett
Sep 28, 2021
The Color You Should Never Paint Your Front Door, According to Real Estate Agents
And other curb appeal no-nos.
Brittany Anas
Sep 28, 2021
“The Conjuring” House Is on the Market for $1.2M, and It’s as Creepy as You’d Expect
This house is perfect for the horror movie lover at heart.
Abigail Abesamis Demarest
Sep 27, 2021
These Are the World’s Best Cities of 2021
Here are the destinations that topped the list.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 27, 2021
7 Things That Can Affect How Much You Pay for Homeowners Insurance
Do you have a new roof? You might be able to snag a cheaper policy.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 27, 2021
Condos Dipped in Popularity During the Pandemic, But They're Having a Comeback
Here's why.
Brittany Anas
Sep 26, 2021
Is It Possible to “Evict” a Roommate?
Here's what an attorney has to say.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 25, 2021
Hoping to Become a Homeowner Soon? Here’s What You Should Budget for
Beyond your mortgage, that is.
Brenda Richardson
Sep 24, 2021
This Tiny One-Bedroom for Sale in Brooklyn Feels Much Larger
PROPERTY CRUSH
Thanks to a smart layout (and built-ins).
Madeline Bilis
Sep 23, 2021
5 Fun, Affordable Cities to Move to If You Don’t Want to Pay for Miami
Boynton Beach is calling.
Mariette Williams
Sep 22, 2021
See How Two Renters in the Same Building Made Near-Identical Spaces Their Own
Ever wonder what your neighbor's apartment looks like? This might scratch that itch.
Sarah Everett
Sep 21, 2021
I’m a Dedicated Renter By Choice — Here's Why
It affords me a freedom that homeownership can't.
Zakiya Kassam
Sep 20, 2021
7 Home Inspector Notes That Might Not Actually Be a Big Deal
Don't walk away from the closing table just yet.
Heather Bien
Sep 19, 2021
Thinking of Putting Less Than 20 Percent Down on a House?
Here are the pros and cons.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 19, 2021
What Is a Convertible Apartment and Why Would I Want One?
They're different from "flex apartments."
Steph Mickelson
Sep 18, 2021
Apartment Hunting on TikTok? Yes, It’s a Thing — Here’s How You Do It
On your mark, get set, search.
Davina Ward
Sep 17, 2021
This Is the Credit Score You Really Need to Buy a House
Your eligibility for a home loan depends on a few factors.
Brittany Anas
Sep 17, 2021
This Sherbet-Colored Cottage for Sale in Vermont Is a Plant Lover’s Paradise
With a thriving wildflower garden in the front yard.
Madeline Bilis
Sep 16, 2021
How Ella’s Basement In the New “Cinderella” Reimagines the Classic Tale
Her bedroom breaks the mold.
Nicoletta Richardson
Sep 16, 2021
Here’s Why I Moved Back to the South as a Black First-Time Homebuyer
This move is much bigger than just “wanting space.” It’s about honoring my roots.
Jameelah Nasheed
Sep 16, 2021
I Don’t Have “Buying a House During the Pandemic” FOMO — And That’s Okay
First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby… and a 30-year mortgage?
Jazmine Reed-Clark
Sep 15, 2021
You’re Probably Being Recorded at That Open House
Here are seven things to keep in mind.
Candace Ramirez
Sep 15, 2021
Ashley Tisdale’s Pink Wavy Mirror Is Peak Glam
It's an iconic design.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 14, 2021
Jennifer Aniston’s Chic White and Gold Coffee Maker Is the Star of Her Countertop
Her kitchen is chock full of what appears to be high-end finishes and sleek contemporary touches, but it’s her unique and endlessly chic coffee maker that you’ll want to snag for your own kitchen.
Arielle Tschinkel
Sep 14, 2021
3 Homeowners Explain Why They Became Renters Again
"I thought owning a home was what responsible adults did.”
Heather Bien
Sep 14, 2021
The Easy Curb Appeal Project with — Wait for It — a 484 Percent ROI
Shut the front door!
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 14, 2021
Jessica Alba’s Dramatic Front Door Will Make You Green with Envy
It makes quite the statement.
Nicole Edenedo
Sep 13, 2021
I Bought a Flipped House. Here’s What I Wish a Home Inspector Noticed Beforehand
We were so dazzled by the quantity of the updates that we failed to question the quality.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 13, 2021