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We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100—Here’s What She Bought at IKEA
Home stagers are just like us. They love to shop at IKEA.
Chelsea Greenwood
Nov 6, 2020
6 Tricks Home Stagers Use to Make Your Kids' Rooms Look Way Cleaner
They're easier than you think.
Wendy Helfenbaum
Nov 6, 2020
This 1920 Victorian for Sale in Pennsylvania Has a Glass Sunroom off the Kitchen
PROPERTY CRUSH
Peek inside.
Madeline Bilis
Nov 5, 2020
6 Organizing Habits to Steal from the Professionals Who Help Boomers Downsize
Before you consider your trove of stuff a lost cause, try these tips.
Emma Diehl
Nov 5, 2020
The Unpopular Living Room Layout That Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
You can probably wager a guess.
Brittany Anas
Nov 4, 2020
Staging My House Made Me Realize I Didn’t Want to Sell It After All
Seeing the space through someone else’s eyes was the push we needed to prioritize the little things.
Ashley Abramson
Nov 4, 2020
6 Little Tricks Home Stagers Use to Upgrade Your Hallways
From adjusting lighting to putting down a runner.
Antonia DeBianchi
Nov 3, 2020
I Moved Apartments and Made a $160 Profit—Here Are 5 Tips That Helped
Moving is expensive, but it doesn't have to be.
Alexis Rhiannon
Nov 3, 2020
The $60 Cleaning Secret Weapon Staging Experts Swear By
They say the results speak for themselves.
Katherine J. Igoe
Nov 2, 2020
The Problem with Living Rooms That No One Talks About, According to Experts
Real estate agents can't agree on this living room staple.
Antonia DeBianchi
Nov 2, 2020
Kensington Palace Is Hiring Someone to be Kate Middleton and Prince William’s Housekeeper
NEWS
Here's how to apply.
Arielle Tschinkel
Nov 2, 2020
6 Basement Trends That'll Make Your Home Look Dated, According to Experts
Real estate agents talk up the room down below.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 2, 2020
Jonathan Scott’s Documentary About the Fight For Clean Energy is Coming Soon
"Power Trip" premieres on PBS next month.
Jessica Wang
Nov 1, 2020
The Best Colors to Paint Your House, According to Real Estate Agents
Are you team neutral or natural?
Grace Cassidy
Nov 1, 2020
Kim Kardashian’s Tarantula Halloween Decor is An Arachnophobe’s Nightmare
Kardashian transformed her home into a massive tarantula.
Jessica Wang
Oct 31, 2020
There’s a New Home Exorcism Service for Sellers
In case they suspect their house is haunted.
Brittany Anas
Oct 30, 2020
The Most Idyllic Autumn Escape Is for Sale on a New Hampshire Lake
PROPERTY CRUSH
This 1920s bungalow is surrounded by fall foliage.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 29, 2020
This 3D House Tour Just Gets Weirder and Weirder As You Go Through It
NEWS
“Why are there two toilets in the same room?”
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 29, 2020
For Black Homeowners, Unfair Appraisals Are All Too Common
Here's what to know.
Megan Braden-Perry
Oct 28, 2020
My Landlord Wants to Renew My Lease for Next September. How Can I Buy More Time?
KEY QUESTIONS
It's hard to think that far into the future.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 27, 2020
I Grew Up in a Haunted House. Here Are 3 Reasons Why Buying One Is a Great Idea
Don't let the idea scare you.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 26, 2020
A Glass Block House in Australia Modernizes the ‘80s Design Trend
Glass blocks are making a comeback.
Jessica Wang
Oct 25, 2020
5 Things Landlords Will Never Tell You, According to Very Candid Experts
Property managers and brokers tell all.
Marshall Bright
Oct 25, 2020
How Do You Define a Bungalow?
Here are the ins and outs of them.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 24, 2020
The $13 Amazon Buy That Solves Every Renter's Biggest Winter Problem
Keeping your rental warm throughout the season can be a challenge when you're at the whim of your building's management.
Kate Streit
Oct 23, 2020
This Santa Fe Pueblo Dwelling for Sale Has the Loveliest In-Home Library
PROPERTY CRUSH
Bookworms, come 'round.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 22, 2020
The Best Small Town in Every State
Consider this list of 50 reasons to ditch the big city.
Gina Vaynshteyn
Oct 22, 2020
2020's Biggest Surprise Is a Homebuying Boom—Here's What You Should Know
First-time buyers, take note.
Brittany Anas
Oct 21, 2020
The 22 Most Brilliant Bedroom Staging Tips of All Time
From bed placement tricks to headboard hacks.
Kate Streit
Oct 21, 2020
Resale Value Is Stupid. My House Should Have a Bowling Alley in the Basement
Dream Week
Far-fetched home improvement ideas are all I want to think about right now.
Logan Shannon
Oct 21, 2020
Toni Morrison’s NYC Condo Is for Sale—and It Has Amazing Bookshelves
The shelves come with a step ladder for easy access.
Kate Streit
Oct 20, 2020
Grab These Cocktail Glasses Inspired By Reese Witherspoon, and Then Make an Autumnal Drink
On Instagram, she’s stirring up a fall-themed apple cider cocktail and serving the concoction in a trendy cocktail glass that you’re going to want to get your hands on.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 19, 2020
Before and After: See How a Home Stager Pulled This Family Room Out of the 90s
Now it's all that and a bag of chips.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 18, 2020
The 3 Best Real Estate Investing Apps for Beginners
Here's where to get started.
Kate Streit
Oct 17, 2020
This San Francisco Condo for Sale Is Filled with Frank Lloyd Wright's Touches
It was the home of architect Lois Davidson Gottlieb.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 15, 2020
“MTV Cribs” Is Making a Comeback, But Can Anything Top Mariah Carey in the Tub?
The hit series that gave unprecedented access to the homes of celebrities in the early aughts is making its big comeback during the current COVID era.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 15, 2020
Peek Inside Seth Meyers’ $4.5 Million West Village Pad
He and wife Alexi have already bought a bigger place.
Tara Bellucci
Oct 15, 2020
Thinking of Refinancing Your House? Do It ASAP to Avoid a New Fee
The new “Adverse Market Refinance Fee” is about to make taking out a mortgage a little more expensive.
Lauren Wellbank
Oct 14, 2020
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $40—Here’s What She Bought At Dollar General
Don't discount a discount store.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 12, 2020
9 Roommate Finance Questions That'll Solve Any Tiff You've Ever Had
Who takes ownership of our furniture when we move out, anyway?
Sarah Magnuson
Oct 12, 2020
Lenny Kravitz Designed a Piano, and It’s an Instant Classic
A perfect mix of Art Deco meets African art, metal meets wood, and bold meets delicate, the piece is just as loud and inviting as the music that comes from it.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 11, 2020
These 4 Things Create a "Perfect" Entryway, According to Real Estate Agents
No matter if you're a maximalist or a minimalist.
Antonia DeBianchi
Oct 11, 2020
Macaulay Culkin’s “Home Alone” Face Mask is Peak Nostalgia
Wear a face mask, ya filthy animals.
Jessica Wang
Oct 10, 2020
Alyson Hannigan Decorates for Halloween Using Props from the “Buffy” Set
Naturally, they make perfect Halloween props for a super realistic graveyard.
Arielle Tschinkel
Oct 9, 2020
This Mid-Century Ranch for Sale in Oklahoma City Has a Bright and Airy Kitchen
PROPERTY CRUSH
Plus, wood paneling galore.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 8, 2020
8 Up-And-Coming Kitchen Trends Real Estate Agents Love Seeing
Second dishwashers are in.
Brittany Anas
Oct 7, 2020
This Surprising Financial Maneuver Can Help You Buy a Second Home
Here's what you need to know.
Zina Kumok
Oct 7, 2020
5 Unexpected Things I Never Thought to Consider When Buying My First House
Now I know about the importance of flat driveways and old windows.
Jon Gorey
Oct 6, 2020
Buffalo Bill’s House from “The Silence of the Lambs” is for Sale
The lambs may have stopped screaming, but the listing is making plenty of noise.
Megan Johnson
Oct 6, 2020
Before and After: A Home Stager Leaned Into the '80s Vibes of This NYC Apartment
Prepare for glass blocks galore.
Chelsea Greenwood
Oct 5, 2020
The Rent Split That Saved My Relationship
A 50-50 split wasn't going to work.
Alexis Rhiannon
Oct 4, 2020
Rainn Wilson’s Rustic Spanish-Style Home Has “The Office” Memorabilia, Obviously
It looks nothing like Schrute Farms.
Jessica Wang
Oct 3, 2020
This Is the Luxury Kitchen Appliance Celebrities Are Obsessed With
If you’re looking to live that A-lister lifestyle, forget the fancy cars and designer handbags and opt for this high-end appliance instead.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 2, 2020
6 Tricks Home Stagers Use to Make Your Bedroom Feel Way Cozier
Step one: Invest in a rug.
Antonia DeBianchi
Oct 2, 2020
You Might Get the Chance to Buy the Rosebud Motel From “Schitt’s Creek”
This is simply the best news for "Schitt’s Creek" fans.
Olivia Harvey
Oct 1, 2020
There’s a Pagoda-Style House for Sale in New England and It’s Really Something
Look inside.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 1, 2020
These Are The Top U.S. Suburbs That Feel Like Big Cities, According to Zillow
From Florida to California.
Haley Velasco
Sep 30, 2020
This Tiny Cabin for Sale in the Mojave Desert Looks Like an Instagram Post
PROPERTY CRUSH
Oh, to be a homeowner stargazing from a hot tub in the middle of the desert.
Madeline Bilis
Sep 30, 2020
RBG Helped Make Homeownership Possible for (Some) Women
But racial disparities are still rampant.
Karen Morales
Sep 29, 2020
The Death of the 12-Month Apartment Lease Is Upon Us
In this era of uncertainty, flexibility is king.
Brittany Anas
Sep 29, 2020
Some Real Estate Companies Will Front $15K to Help You Renovate Your House
Care for an interest-free loan?
Jon Gorey
Sep 27, 2020
6 Things You Don't Actually Need on Your Coffee Table, According to Home Stagers
Old magazines, be gone.
Antonia DeBianchi
Sep 27, 2020
The 7 Best Places to Move to If You Love the Outdoors
Next stop: Tahoe City.
Kate Streit
Sep 26, 2020
What Does It Mean When a House Has a Racial Covenant?
These racist clauses in deeds were once common—and some still exist today.
Megan Johnson
Sep 25, 2020
Peek Inside This Split-Level for Sale with a Basement Speakeasy
PROPERTY CRUSH
It's called "the Boom Boom Room."
Madeline Bilis
Sep 24, 2020
There Is Nothing More Charming Than This Skinny Blue House for Sale in London
It's only six feet wide.
Megan Johnson
Sep 24, 2020
Can This Apartment Rental Startup Take on the Affordable Housing Crisis?
It uses an Airbnb-like model that allows homeowners to sublet rooms in their homes.
Mariette Williams
Sep 24, 2020
Wire Fraud Is the Scary Real Estate Scam Everyone Should Be Talking About
This cybercrime can occur anytime someone is “wiring” money, or transferring it electronically to another person.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 23, 2020
6 Expert-Approved Tips for Closing on Your Home ASAP
Sometimes you need time on your side.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 23, 2020
I’m Going to Have a Baby Soon. Should I Leave NYC for the Suburbs or Not?
KEY QUESTIONS
There's so much to consider here.
Madeline Bilis
Sep 22, 2020
I'm a Leasing Agent—Here Are 3 Ways to Make Your Rental Application Stand Out
Always follow up.
Cici Nicasio
Sep 22, 2020
4 Foolproof Ways to Come Out on Top in a 2020 Bidding War
Being independently wealthy isn't required.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 21, 2020