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Nico Tortorella from “Younger” Shares Their House-Hunting Meet-Cute
"It was a no-brainer."
Nicoletta Richardson
Apr 14, 2021
The Eco-Friendly Home Feature That's Worth Every Penny
Do you have one?
Zakiya Kassam
Apr 12, 2021
6 Little Ways Home Stagers Make Your House Look Brighter
Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors.
Antonia DeBianchi
Apr 14, 2021
4 Little Things That Signal You're Buying a Hurriedly Flipped House
Look out for these red flags.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 14, 2021
4 Surprising Things Real Estate Photographers Have Seen in Homes
They shared their most memorable (and unusual) shoots.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 14, 2021
7 Pieces of Furniture You Don’t Actually Need in Your Living Room
According to home stagers.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 14, 2021
The Most Useful IKEA Products for Every Situation
According to an IKEA employee.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 13, 2021
The Super Important Thing You’re Overlooking Before Listing Your House
Time to create a "safe room."
Sarah Kuta
Apr 12, 2021
7 Situations Where Buying a House Would Be Throwing Your Money Away
It's not always the best option.
Candace Ramirez
Apr 12, 2021
The One Thing You Should Never Do to Your Yard Before Selling Your House
It's pretty simple.
Grace Cassidy
Apr 11, 2021
The Reality TV House-Hunting Tip That Everybody Should Steal
Chip and Jo have the right idea.
Sarah Kuta
Apr 11, 2021
How Not to Arrange Your Living Room, According to Home Stagers
Step 1: Don't shove everything against the wall.
Kate Streit
Apr 11, 2021
6 Things Home Maintenance Experts Say You Should Stop Doing Right Now
Put the Windex down, and walk away from your granite countertop.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 10, 2021
The 5 Biggest Pet Peeves Real Estate Agents Have About Your Front Yard
Pack up the lawn gnomes once the "for sale" sign goes up.
Brittany Anas
Apr 9, 2021
4 Basement Updates To Make That’ll Increase Your Resale Value, According to HGTV Experts
Plus, two things that could do the opposite.
Alexandra Frost
Apr 9, 2021
4 Things Real Estate Agents Wish You Knew About Colorful Appliances
Your design decision could impact your home's future.
Courtney Campbell
Apr 9, 2021
Kate Hudson’s Arched Shower Doors Are Fit For a Castle
NEWS
The actress and Fabletics founder showed followers yet another angle of her cottagecore bathroom in an April 1 Instagram post she captioned “Spring sunshine.”
Olivia Harvey
Apr 8, 2021
Shay Mitchell’s Multi-Directional Backsplash Is a Reminder That Subway Tiles Aren’t Going Anywhere
Talk about a modern twist.
Leah Groth
Apr 8, 2021
This LA Home for Sale Has a Clawfoot Soaking Tub on the Back Patio
Time for an afternoon soak in the sun.
Madeline Bilis
Apr 8, 2021
This Kind of Mulch Could Increase Your Curb Appeal, According to HGTV Experts
According the latest episode of HGTV's "Rock the Block".
Alexandra Frost
Apr 8, 2021
These Are the Most Common Home Inspection Fails
According to home inspectors.
Terri Williams
Apr 8, 2021
The Best One-Bedroom Apartments Have These 3 Things
Real estate agents have thoughts.
Sarah Magnuson
Apr 7, 2021
See How a Home Stager Toned Down a Home Without Losing Its Personality
BEFORE & AFTER
The differences between the before and after photos are stark.
Chelsea Greenwood
Apr 7, 2021
I Moved to the City During COVID for the Cheap Rent. Here's What I've Learned
Four things became clear to me.
Cathy McIlvoy
Apr 1, 2021
5 Things in Your Closet You Should Get Rid of Right Now
According to professional home stagers.
Jennifer Billock
Apr 6, 2021
How Being an “Appliance Detective” Can Save You Thousands on a House
It pays to snoop around a little.
Sarah Kuta
Apr 5, 2021
7 Things You Should Never Store on Window Sills, According to Experts
Time to find a new spot for your candles and books.
Tierra Smith
Apr 4, 2021
Here's What a Professional Home Stager Bought for $35 at Five Below
Bed canopies, anyone?
Megan Johnson
Apr 4, 2021
This Home Is Fully Renovated — Except for the Secret Speakeasy in the Basement
The single-family home has been meticulously cared for and updated with plenty of enviable features, but it’s the secret speakeasy in the basement that is understandably piquing interest among potential buyers.
Arielle Tschinkel
Apr 2, 2021
The 5 Things You Should Always Buy at the Dollar Store After You Move
According to real estate pros.
Lauren Wellbank
Apr 1, 2021
7 Things for Your New Home That You Should Always Buy Secondhand
According to real estate experts.
Sarah Kuta
Apr 1, 2021
This House Was Built Out of Shipping Containers — and It’s for Sale
It has an open, airy layout.
Madeline Bilis
Mar 31, 2021
The Worst Home Staging Advice Real Estate Experts Have Ever Heard
Here, five moves that may end up hurting your sale (and what to do instead).
Lambeth Hochwald
Mar 31, 2021
Emily Ratajkowski’s Acrylic Crib Is Clearly a Big Hit
NEWS
It's as expensive as it looks.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 30, 2021
Kristen Bell’s Kids Might Be Onto Something With Their Nighttime Routine
NEWS
It's actually kind of genius.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 29, 2021
4 Easy Ways to Enhance Your Backyard for Cheap, According to HGTV Home Stagers
Whether you're looking to spruce up your outdoor space for personal use or to make it marketable, Lyndsay Lamb and Leslie Davis of HGTV's "Unsellable Homes" have plenty of advice to share.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 29, 2021
I’m Planning to Sell My House. Should I Add Bedrooms Before Listing?
KEY QUESTIONS
More bedrooms isn't always better.
Madeline Bilis
Mar 29, 2021
4 Moving Apps That Will Help You Find the Right Movers for the Job
Bookmark this list — your future self will thank you.
Kate Streit
Mar 27, 2021
This Condo for Sale in Savannah Has a Charming Dining Nook
And tons of sunlight.
Madeline Bilis
Mar 25, 2021
It’s Never Been Easier to Buy or Sell a House Online. But Should You?
Here's what to know about iBuying, virtual tours, and more.
Kate Streit
Mar 25, 2021
6 Tips From Pandemic Homebuyers For Purchasing a House Sight Unseen
The folks who've done it have tips to share.
Terri Williams
Mar 24, 2021
This Indianapolis Home Featured on HGTV’s “Good Bones” Just Hit the Market
The property is everything home renovation show dreams are made of.
Leah Groth
Mar 24, 2021
4 Reasons Hardwood Floors Might Actually Be Slowing the Sale of Your House
Not all hardwoods are created equal.
Terri Williams
Mar 24, 2021
If You Love Weird Homes, There’s a Facebook Group You Should Join
It's called "Weird Homes That Just Need to Be Shared."
Sarah Magnuson
Mar 24, 2021
How Renting Crappy Apartments Prepared Me for Life in a Fixer-Upper
On living in homes with a medley of maladies.
Jon Gorey
Mar 24, 2021
The Unexpected Reason So Many Hollywood Apartments Have Built-In Vanities
Behold LA's most ubiquitous rental amenity.
Loretta Donelan
Mar 24, 2021
The “Green” Features That Will Make Your Home Easier to Sell
According to real estate agents.
Zakiya Kassam
Mar 23, 2021
How Coronavirus Will Change the Way We Build Homes
According to architects.
Brittany Anas
Mar 23, 2021
The 4 Biggest Pet Peeves Home Stagers Have About Your Living Room
You may have to let go of your personal style.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Mar 23, 2021
Mindy Kaling’s Rainbow Shoe Organization Is So Satisfying
NEWS
Kaling has expertly tiered her high-heel collection in a gradient that is just so pleasing to the eye.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 23, 2021
These 7 Things Create a "Perfect" Bathroom, According to Real Estate Agents
Bath mats are not one of them.
Antonia DeBianchi
Mar 22, 2021
Behold: A Quarantine Cabin Made From Pine Trees, Nestled in a Natural Park
Step inside The Voxel.
Jessica Wang
Mar 21, 2021
5 U.S. Suburbs with a Ton of Cheap Apartments for Rent
Thinking of moving? Browse this list.
Grace Stetson
Mar 21, 2021
You Need to See This Little Shotgun House for Sale in New Orleans
PROPERTY CRUSH
It’s listed for $212,000.
Madeline Bilis
Mar 20, 2021
7 Websites and Apps to Check Out If You’re Shopping for a Mortgage
They might help simplify your homebuying process.
Zina Kumok
Mar 20, 2021
These Are the 5 (Unexpected) Cities Gen X Wants to Move to in 2021
North Carolina should prepare for an influx.
Sarah Magnuson
Mar 19, 2021
5 Renters Insurance Companies to Finally Get a Quote From
If the place you call home sweet home is a rental, you'll want to check out these companies.
Lauren Wellbank
Mar 19, 2021
Here’s How You Can Support the AAPI Community Right Now
In addition to reaching out and checking in with your AAPI friends and family, here are other ways to show support for the community right now.
Tara Bellucci
Mar 18, 2021
This Apartment for Sale Near Yankee Stadium Looks Like a Midcentury Modern Time
PROPERTY CRUSH
You need to see inside.
Madeline Bilis
Mar 18, 2021
3 Things Making Your Bedroom Dresser Look Cluttered
It's a small surface with a big impact.
Grace Cassidy
Mar 18, 2021
Drew Barrymore Launched a Small Kitchen Appliances Collection Featuring Her Favorite Color
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Barrymore has previewed an early release of the collection.
Emma Kershaw
Mar 17, 2021
5 Questions You'll Regret Not Asking on a Virtual Apartment Tour
According to real estate agents.
Courtney Campbell
Mar 17, 2021
This Husband Built a Full Video Store In His Basement, and It Has '90s Nostalgia
NEWS
It’ll make you instantly nostalgic for the days of physical media and even late fees.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 16, 2021
Real Estate Pros Critique TikTok's Renovation Trends
Have you tried any of them?
Colleen Flynn
Mar 15, 2021
See How a Dark Basement Became a Cheerful WFH Spot on a Tight Budget
BEFORE & AFTER
Peep the before and after photos.
Chelsea Greenwood
Mar 16, 2021
You Might Soon Be Able to Cook with Drew Barrymore and Jennifer Garner
NEWS
Both actresses recently hinted at exciting new projects they might have in the pipeline for the year ahead.
Arielle Tschinkel
Mar 15, 2021
The Coming 2 America Palace Is Actually Rick Ross’s Real House
NEWS
Zamunda is a lot closer than you think.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 15, 2021
6 Unexpected Things We Learned About Chip and Joanna Gaines From Oprah’s Interview
Joanna shares how her love for journaling led to the creation of Magnolia Market.
Nicoletta Richardson
Mar 15, 2021
3 Things Nobody Tells You About Buying a Home with a Greenhouse
According to the pros.
Jennifer Billock
Mar 15, 2021
This Illustrated Map Reveals the Most Beautiful Castles in Every State
Americans don’t need to leave the country to take in spectacular castles.
Jessica Wang
Mar 14, 2021
6 Cheap Accessories Your Patio Needs, According to Home Stagers
The season calls for more outdoor area rugs.
Sarah Kuta
Mar 14, 2021
How a “Rent Back” Could Help You Win the Bid on Your Dream House
It's a newly popular offering in today's hot market.
Brittany Anas
Mar 13, 2021