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3 Things Real Estate Agents Say Over and Over in a Seller's Market
And why you should listen to them.
May 26, 2021
The Risky Real Estate Trend You Should Be on the Lookout For
Here's what you need to know about home equity shares.
May 25, 2021
20-Year-Old “Ceiling Carrots” Were The Selling Point of This Woman’s New House
“I think I can safely say that I am likely the only person in the world who negotiated ceiling carrots into her first home purchase."
May 25, 2021
5 Questions People Forget to Ask Real Estate Agents Before Hiring Them
Your relationship with your realtor is going to be an important one.
May 23, 2021
I Downsized into a Smaller House with 2 Kids. Here's Why It Was a Great Decision
And why one real estate agent prefers to call it "right-sizing."
May 23, 2021
The Best Credit Cards to Get After Buying a New House
According to personal finance experts.
May 22, 2021
You Can Spend a Night at “The Royal Tenenbaums” House for $20
Two lucky fans get to stay there for close to nothing.
May 21, 2021
5 Reasons a Home Falls Out of Contract — and How To Swoop in to Get It
It might just be your lucky break in today’s ultra-competitive market.
May 21, 2021
You Need to Peek Inside This Rustic Log Cabin in a Former Utopian Community
It's on the market for $300,000.
May 20, 2021
Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher Have an “Entertainment Barn” and Now You’ll Want One
It's complete with 19-foot glass sliding doors and a baroque-looking crystal chandelier.
May 20, 2021
The $25 Amazon Accessory That Makes My Rental Kitchen Feel Like an IKEA Catalog
I added it to my cart at lightning speed.
May 20, 2021
8 Things Real Estate Agents Always Tell People Who Buy Small Homes
First, don't fret.
May 19, 2021
The 4 Little Projects I'm Doing Before Selling My Condo
One big task (like selling my home) includes dozens of smaller ones, too.
May 19, 2021
4 Things Real Estate Agents Want You to Know About Waiving Inspection
There are pros and cons to it.
May 18, 2021
4 Design Trends That Could Tank Your Home's Value
According to an HGTV host.
May 18, 2021
See How a Lackluster Parlor Became a Stunning Living Room with Staging
The homeowner wondered why she never thought of setting it up that way, the stager says.
May 17, 2021
7 Little Ways to Create Bonus Rooms in Your Home
According to real estate pros.
May 17, 2021
From “This Is Us” to “Euphoria,” a Look at Property Prices at TV Filming Locations
Compare the Market breaks down the filming location prices.
May 16, 2021
There's an Ideal Time of Day to Show Apartments, According to the Pros
Here's when a place is in its best light — in some cases, quite literally.
May 16, 2021
Tour a Botanical Washington Rental That Doubles as a Jungle Oasis
Arcadian Gardens is every plant parent's dream.
May 15, 2021
5 Ways for Historic Home Lovers to Celebrate Preservation Month
Time to admire some old buildings.
May 15, 2021
3 Things You Really Need to Scope Out Before Signing the Lease on a Studio
There are a few special features to look for.
May 14, 2021
You Need to See Inside This Shipping Container Penthouse
To be enjoyed from the roof deck.
May 13, 2021
A Brief History of Basement Bars, the Neat Home Feature That Deserves a Comeback
Pull up a stool, pour yourself a drink, and listen to the tale.
May 13, 2021
5 Red Flags to Watch Out for When Buying a Home with a Patio
Done poorly, and patios can be a real pain.
May 12, 2021
Watch Jennifer Garner Bake Her Dog Birthday Treats in an Easy-Bake Oven
It’s probably the cutest thing you’ll see all week.
May 11, 2021
What Makes a Home “Italianate”? Here's How to Tell
There are some obvious signs.
May 11, 2021
5 Ways I Make Temporary Spaces Feel Like Home
I've moved 14 times in 7 years — I should know!
May 11, 2021
Here Are 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Buying a Flipped Home
The honeymoon period didn't last long on my 140-year-old abode.
May 10, 2021
The Biggest Red Flags in a Bathroom, According to Real Estate Agents
Pull back the (shower) curtain.
May 9, 2021
How Much It Would Cost to Rent Buckingham Palace (and More Royal Estates) Per Month
A study provides estimated rental costs of Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Kensington Palace, and more royal estates. (Spoiler: a lot.)
May 9, 2021
10 Target Items Under $20 That You Only Need to Buy Once
My duster comes with me to every apartment.
May 9, 2021
3 Important Lessons I Learned While Living in a Micro-Studio Apartment
Always clean as you go.
May 7, 2021
This House for Sale in Salt Lake City Has a Groovy Conversation Pit
Not to mention shag carpeting and wood paneling.
May 6, 2021
The Colors You Should Never Paint Your Front Porch
According to real estate agents.
May 6, 2021
4 Good Reasons You Don't Need to Save for a 20 Percent Down Payment
It's no longer the magic number for homeownership.
May 5, 2021
4 Things I've Learned About Renting After 10 Crappy Apartments
Here's what I wished I'd known.
May 5, 2021
4 Landscaping Trends on Their Way Out, According to Real Estate Agents
Gone are the days of outdoor spaces that are more form than function.
May 4, 2021
A Home Stager Picks 5 Items That Will Upgrade Your Stairway
Thin picture frames are key.
May 4, 2021
See How a Home Stager Made a Historic Home Feel So Much Bigger
It's all in the furniture.
May 3, 2021
8 Things for Your Bathroom You Should Always Buy Secondhand
According to home stagers.
May 2, 2021
We Gave a Home Stager $100 — Here’s What She Bought at T.J. Maxx
The discount chain is a go-to spot for some of the most successful home stagers in the game.
May 1, 2021
4 Things that Define an “Adult” Pantry, According to Home Stagers
It always comes back to glass jars, doesn't it?
Apr 1, 2021
There Has Never Been a Better Time to Install a Green Roof
Take your new gardening hobby to new heights.
Apr 29, 2021
You Can Ride This Reese Witherspoon-Approved Bicycle All Summer Long
This bike will help you stroll in style.
Apr 29, 2021
This Mid-Century Modern House Is Listed for Under $250,000
It's in a historic district in Houston.
Apr 29, 2021
This Allegedly "Not Haunted" House for Sale is Raising Eyebrows on Twitter
NEWS
Social media has made it so that if something appears weird or wacky in a real estate listing, it’s probably going to go viral online in due time. One Boston-area home for sale is making the internet rounds not because of anything inside the home, but for what is allegedly not inside the home: ghosts, spirits, or goblins, if you choose to believe the “For Sale” sign asserting as much.
Apr 28, 2021
How Will We Face a Potential Eviction Cliff?
Here's what to know about the eviction crisis.
Apr 27, 2021
This Real Estate Side Hustle Can Make You Money, But There's a Catch
I came across it on TikTok.
Apr 27, 2021
Chelsea Handler’s Modular Bookshelf Isn’t Your Average IKEA Buy
She reportedly bought it at auction.
Apr 26, 2021
The Fascinating Reason Why Ceiling Medallions Exist
ARCHITECTURE
You'd never guess their original purpose.
Apr 26, 2021
5 Places Where It’s Not Overly Expensive to Buy a Vacation Home
Here are the best spots to invest in.
Apr 21, 2021
6 Mortgage Terms People Get Confused By the Most — and What They Mean
According to the pros.
Apr 24, 2021
3 Handsome House Kits You'll Want to Trade Your Apartment for
From an A-frame to a barn-style home.
Apr 23, 2021
This 1750s Home for Sale in Rhode Island Has 4 Fireplaces
And an affordable price tag.
Apr 22, 2021
Mister Rogers’ Real-Life Home In Pittsburgh Is for Sale
Cue "Won't You Be My Neighbor."
Apr 21, 2021
Justin Bieber Has a Sauna on His Tour Bus — Peek Inside
There’s a faux fireplace, a massive bed and flatscreen situation, several areas for clothes storage, and a bathroom complete with double sinks, a steam shower, and, yes, the sauna.
Apr 21, 2021
4 Things You Didn’t Know About Renters Insurance and Natural Disasters
Renters should prepare for the unexpected.
Apr 21, 2021
You Can Get a Mortgage at Costco, Because of Course You Can
Meet the “​The Mortgage Program for Costco Members,” a benefit that’s been around since 2011.
Apr 14, 2021
Could a Gap in Employment Prevent You from Buying a Home?
Mortgage lenders look at your job consistency.
Apr 20, 2021
A History of Breeze Blocks, Mid-Century Architecture's Favorite Flair
They're stunning — and utilitarian.
Apr 20, 2021
3 Leasing Agents Reveal the Puzzling Things Tenants Left Behind
A literal "panic button" was wired into the wall of one place.
Apr 19, 2021
The One Moving Stressor That Everyone Forgets to Prepare For
Your itchy eyes will thank you for planning ahead.
Apr 18, 2021
My Grandmother Has Purchased 6 Homes. Here's Best Real Estate Advice
Grandma Joann has some homebuying tips for us all.
Apr 18, 2021
Skip These 7 Home Projects — They Won’t Increase Your Resale Value
Here's how to avoid a poor return on investment.
Apr 17, 2021
The Pandemic Has Changed How Renters Apartment Hunt, Per a New Report
Rental app Zumper breaks down the most-coveted apartment amenities during COVID-19 times.
Apr 17, 2021
Courteney Cox Just Showed Off Her Monica Geller-Level Organizational Skills
NEWS
The actress who famously played the show’s most lovably uptight friend just gave a glimpse into her own impeccably organized kitchen setup... and it simply couldn’t be any better.
Apr 16, 2021
The New Mortgage Requirement That First-Time Buyers Should Know About
It's thanks in part to the pandemic.
Apr 16, 2021
This Brooklyn Home Has a Pink Bathroom and a Purple Library
Calling it colorful would be an understatement.
Apr 15, 2021