1970s LIVING ROOM SAGE COUCH YELLOW CHAIRS WHITE PLASTIC GLASS COFFEE TABLE HANGING PLANTS STYLE DECOR
How America Fell in Love with Wall-to-Wall Carpets—and Then Grew to Hate Them
Once upon a time, carpet was considered a luxury for only the wealthy.
Jul 14, 2020
This Facebook Group Is a Treasure Trove of Affordable Historic Homes
Corners of the internet like this Facebook group and old house Instagram accounts are places where people can appreciate these properties and the craftsmanship that went into them.
Jul 13, 2020
These Are the Best and Worst Cities for First-Time Homebuyers in 2020
Henderson, Nevada, anyone?
Jul 13, 2020
Before & After: How Home Staging Reimagined a Dark and Dated Family Room
BEFORE AND AFTER
Lighting makes all the difference.
Jul 13, 2020
3 Builder-Grade Things That Aren’t Worth Paying to Update After Buying a House
How do you know what’s worth it to update? A couple of experts are here to help.
Jul 12, 2020
4 Ways to Make Sure Your Closet Isn’t Sending the Wrong Message to Buyers
You know that buyers will absolutely open your closet and cabinet doors during open houses, right?
Jul 12, 2020
7 Cheap Cities to Buy a House Right Now
Kiss renter life goodbye.
Jul 11, 2020
This NYC Apartment Has a Shower in the Kitchen, and Twitter Has Questions
The property went viral on Twitter recently when user @angelicaalzona posted about the listing, showing a shower smack dab in the middle of the kitchen, right between the sink and the fridge.
Jul 10, 2020
Neil Armstrong’s Former Home in Texas Is Full of Mid-Century Charm
In El Lago, about 30 miles outside of Houston and just a short drive from NASA's Johnson Space Center, you can snag the mid-century home that served as home base to astronaut Neil Armstrong during the famed Gemini and Apollo missions.
Jul 10, 2020
The London Pink House that Inspired ‘101 Dalmatians’ Is For Sale
The charming English townhouse that inspired author Dodie Smith’s “The Hundred and One Dalmatians” (which was later adapted into the popular 1961 Disney animated film), is on the market for the first time in 37 years.
Jul 10, 2020
A Brief (and Bleak) History of Building Fallout Shelters in American Homes
Plus, see inside a preserved shelter in New Mexico.
Jul 10, 2020
Matthew Perry Just Listed His LA “Mansion in the Sky,” Complete with “Batcave”
Batman fans will love Perry’s unique Batcave.
Jul 9, 2020
I Thought I Wanted to Move to a Rural Mountain Town But I Was So, So Wrong
Trading Starbucks for snakes was more than I'd bargained for.
Jul 8, 2020
This ’80s Mansion for Sale Has Everything: 2 Pink Kitchens, Neon Lighting, and a Hidden Ice Cream Parlor
It was built in 1989 (and looks like it never left that year).
Jul 8, 2020
Being Transparent About Where You Got Money to Buy a House Is a Good Thing
When a co-worker is able to buy a home, you're probably curious as to how the heck they did it.
Jul 7, 2020
Ask These 4 Questions Before You Go to an Open House This Summer
Find out how long in between appointments.
Jul 6, 2020
Chloe x Halle’s Tennis Court Is Getting A Lot of Attention from Fans
“We don’t actually know how to play tennis.”
Jul 5, 2020
What Exactly Are Prefab Houses?
Here's what you need to know.
Jul 5, 2020
Moving a Sofa? Read This First
Safely moving your couch is about so much more than lifting with your legs (but you should definitely make sure you're lifting with your legs).
Jul 4, 2020
17 Americans on Where (and How) They Live Right Now
17 Americans share a little about their home, their neighborhood, and how their lives have changed this year.
Jul 3, 2020
4 Important Things to Know About Buying and Selling a Home at the Same Time
It's no walk in the park.
Jul 3, 2020
The Home-Buying Advice One Real Estate Expert Wants You to Ignore Right Now
Like assessing the value of home-staging during coronavirus.
Jul 2, 2020
3 Things You Don't Need on Your Bathroom Counter, According to Home Stagers
Toilet paper has no place here.
Jul 2, 2020
How On Earth is This Falling Apart Fixer-Upper Worth $829K?
Of course, Twitter has jokes.
Jul 1, 2020
A Scottish Mansion Is Being Auctioned Off—And The Starting Bid Is £1
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your very own fairytale castle, this might be the opportunity of a lifetime. A French Gothic mansion called The Elms in the Scottish burgh of Arbroath is currently up for auction, and the starting bid is £1 ($1.23).The Elms was designed and built by architect William Leiper for the Corsar family circa 1869, Old House Dreams surmises.
Jun 30, 2020
7 Real Estate Experts Share the Biggest Home Fails They’ve Seen
And how to avoid them.
Jun 29, 2020
Peek Inside Michael Jordan’s Home Where the “Breakfast Club” Practiced
The property is where Jordan hosted "The Breakfast Club", where teammates Scottie Pippin, Ron Harper, and Randy Brown met for early morning workouts and meals prepared by Jordan's chef.
Jun 29, 2020
11 Mid-Century Modern Houses for Sale for Under $300,000
Take your pick.
Jun 29, 2020
This Three-Legged House in Denmark Took Only Three Days to Build
Its shape cleverly creates communal and private spaces.
Jun 29, 2020
How Many People Are Actually Fleeing to the Suburbs Permanently?
City dwellers are pondering a move for obvious reasons: more space, more land, lower prices.
Jun 28, 2020
The Best Clothes-Packing Tips for Serial Movers
From hanging garments to in-dresser pieces.
Jun 27, 2020
This Beverly Hills Condo Looks As If Paris Hilton Moved Into Barbie’s Dream House, and Twitter Has Thoughts
Designer handbags not included—but surely welcomed in the condo’s multiple walk-in closets.
Jun 26, 2020
The One Toilet Task All First-Time Homeowners Should Know About
A glamorous task it is not.
Jun 26, 2020
How One Neighborhood Endured a Century of Systemic Racism
The history of Atlanta's Sweet Auburn Historic District mirrors that of many Black communities across the country.
Jun 25, 2020
This 1800s Farmhouse Outside Nashville Has the Dreamiest Covered Porches
And it was featured on HGTV.
Jun 24, 2020
The 3 Things Pet Owners Should Do Before Selling Their Homes
According to an expert.
Jun 23, 2020
4 Things to Take Down from Your Walls Before an Open House
According to home stagers.
Jun 22, 2020
This Tiny Cabin in Norway Is So Well Camouflaged, It Almost Looks Like a Nest
It blends perfectly with the surrounding nature.
Jun 22, 2020
You Might Regret These Trendy Paint Styles When It’s Time to Sell Your Home
Too much personal flair can turn buyers off.
Jun 21, 2020
3 Things to Do If 2020 Crushed Your Homebuying Dreams
Here's how to regroup.
Jun 20, 2020
There’s a Historical Homestead for Sale in “The Little Alsace of Texas”
PROPERTY CRUSH
Peek inside.
Jun 18, 2020
Here's Why We Still Feel the Effects of Red-Lining
This defunct government practice impacts everything from where you go to school to clean air.
Jun 18, 2020
6 Outdoor Space Revamps That'll Help Sell Your House
According to experts.
Jun 16, 2020
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $100—Here’s What She Bought at Walmart
Even professional home stagers, who have scads of high-end stores and industry resources at their fingertips, turn to Walmart for essential accents to spruce up a space. After all, these basics are just that—basic—and shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg.
Jun 16, 2020
The One Big Way You’re Probably Surfing Zillow Wrong
It can be righted with one click.
Jun 15, 2020
Here Are the Pros and Cons to Weigh Before Signing for a Furnished Apartment
From financial risks to emotional ones.
Jun 13, 2020
This Home’s Staircase Cuts Through a Bathroom, and Twitter Has Thoughts
So much for privacy.
Jun 12, 2020
This Enchanted Cottage for Sale in Oklahoma City Brims with Trendy Touches
PROPERTY CRUSH
And it's listed for less than $250,000.
Jun 12, 2020
These Are The Top 3 Reasons You Might Not Get a Mortgage
You thought doing your taxes was a nightmare? Wait until you apply for a mortgage.
Jun 11, 2020
Iggy Pop, David Byrne, and Other Celebrities Are Reading Bedtime Stories for Adults
Bedtime stories are good for adults, too.
Jun 11, 2020
5 Red Flags to Watch Out for When It Comes to Moving Company Scams
From questionable quotes to credentials.
Jun 11, 2020
11 Affordable Places to Live in the Pacific Northwest
From Oregon to Idaho.
Jun 10, 2020
Communities Across the Country Have Sprung into Action Online
As they're separated by a pandemic.
Jun 10, 2020
I Bought the First House I Toured—And It Was the Best Decision I've Made
Here's how I knew it was the right one for me.
Jun 9, 2020
This Waco Bungalow from ‘Fixer Upper’ Is for Sale
Now, some other lucky home buyer can snag it.
Jun 8, 2020
How Buying a Bigger House Can Actually Save You Money
​It might sound counterintuitive, but it could help save you some cash.
Jun 2, 2020
The Catskills Resort From “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” Is For Sale
"We're going to the Catskills!"
Jun 1, 2020
Why the First Thing I Installed After Buying My House Was a Rainbow Flag
It's the finishing touch on my dream home.
Jun 1, 2020
This Eye-Catching Home Outside Oklahoma City Is Full of Stylish Surprises
PROPERTY CRUSH
Look inside.
May 31, 2020
Here's How to Pack Your Books Properly for a Move
Calling all bookworms.
May 29, 2020
This Maryland Mansion Has a Full Holiday-Themed Village In The Basement
There are vintage cars parked along the "streets," and 15 storefront facades with Christmas decor in the windows.
May 27, 2020
The 5 Biggest Pet Peeves Home Stagers Have About Your Kitchen
It all comes down to clutter.
May 26, 2020
Peep These Birdhouses Inspired by Desert Modernism and "The Golden Girls"
They're made by woodworker Steve Hadeka.
May 25, 2020
6 Things That Can Bring Your Closing to a Grinding Halt
From final walkthroughs to contingency clauses.
May 24, 2020
This Is Hands-Down the Best Way to Move a Mattress
Step one? Bag it up.
May 23, 2020