Collage of houses in Prospect Park South neighborhood of Brooklyn
I've Never Lived in My Dream Home, But I Did Live Next to Whole Blocks of Them
Brooklyn's Prospect Park South neighborhood is a dream in and of itself.
Mar 31, 2020
7 Things You Absolutely Shouldn't Keep When You Move
No need to hold onto those expired spices.
Mar 30, 2020
What Are Income-Restricted Apartments?
Here's everything you need to know.
Mar 28, 2020
This Two-Family Fixer-Upper in the Middle of North Dakota Is Listed for $55,000
FIXER-UPPER FIND
Peek inside.
Mar 27, 2020
3 Things to Know About Living in a Converted Church
According to someone who does.
Mar 26, 2020
Wondering If You Should Buy or Rent? Here Are the Pros and Cons of Both
Two lists for two situations.
Mar 26, 2020
This Charleston Cottage for Sale Is Perfect for Plant Lovers
PROPERTY CRUSH
Leafy green everything.
Mar 25, 2020
I Used a HELOC for My Fixer-Upper and It Was Great—for a Little While
Here's home equity lines of credit work.
Mar 25, 2020
Why Scrolling Through Cheap Old Houses on Instagram Is So Soothing
We all need this right now.
Mar 24, 2020
This Is The Expense I Never Saw Coming As a First-Time Homeowner
Here's how to budget for it.
Mar 23, 2020
Celebs Read to Your Kids (and You) on This YouTube Channel
Like 'Reading Rainbow' for 2020.
Mar 23, 2020
Peek Inside the Hollywood Hills Mansion for Sale That Belonged to Elizabeth Taylor and Prince
The amenities are on par with what you’d expect from a home to the stars.
Mar 21, 2020
Why You Should—and Shouldn’t—Refinance Right Now, According to Experts
Here's the lowdown on interest rates.
Mar 20, 2020
It May Seem Like a Really Good Time to Buy a House Right Now. But Here’s What You Should Know
Here's what you should know about the market and the pandemic.
Mar 19, 2020
7 Ways to Help Your Neighbors During the Coronavirus Pandemic
Consider starting your own Little Free Library.
Mar 19, 2020
Seattle Is Fast-Tracking Tiny House Communities to Help the Homeless During Coronavirus
At least one village will be ready for residents in a matter of weeks.
Mar 18, 2020
This Modernist Masterpiece Sits Pretty on the California Coast
It was designed by a Sea Ranch architect.
Mar 18, 2020
Peek Inside JFK’s Former Georgetown Home for Sale
For two years, Kennedy shared the home with his sister Eunice just before embarking on his presidential campaign.
Mar 18, 2020
This Chicago House Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright Is Under $150,000
You can own architectural history.
Mar 18, 2020
I’m Convinced This $115 Portable Washing Machine Is the Best Thing a Renter Can
Your immersion blender is going to be so jealous.
Mar 18, 2020
5 Things Every “Adult” Kitchen Has, According to Home Stagers
Never underestimate the power of plants.
Mar 15, 2020
3 Ways to Recession-Proof Your Home, According to Experts
Here’s what you should be doing right now to protect your house.
Mar 12, 2020
Don’t Move Into a New Apartment Until You’ve Asked These 9 Questions
Here's how to do a pre-rental inspection.
Mar 12, 2020
My Life Without a Dishwasher
My current flat has a dishwasher, which, after 5+ years of living in London without one, felt like a huge luxury when I moved in a year ago. In my naivety, I thought I’d become so used to and efficient at washing my own dishes that I’d barely use the thing. Yeah, you can guess how long that attitude lasted. The following statement pretty much sums up how my flatmate and I view doing the dishes: if something fits into the dishwasher, it’s going into the dishwasher.
Mar 12, 2020
4 Things First-Time Homeowners Tend to Overlook
According to real homeowners on Reddit.
Mar 11, 2020
Chip and Joanna Gaines Don’t Want Their Next Big Project to Be “Fixer Upper” 2.0—Here’s Why
It’s been almost two years since the last episode aired of “Fixer Upper,” and Chip and Jo haven’t skipped a beat with picking up other projects since—the big one being Magnolia Network debuting this October. While die-hard fans are hopeful that it might include another Chip-and-Jo renovation show, the Gaines revealed in a recent interview that they don’t want the network to be the next “Fixer Upper.” (Do you hear that?
Mar 11, 2020
City Living: Step Into these 12 Brownstones
“American style” architecture might first bring to mind Victorian, Ranch, Cape Cod or Prairie styles, but for city folk the brownstone stands out as perhaps the best representative of urban housing, especially in the Northeast. With the help of the Cosby family and Carrie Bradshaw, the brownstone has been cemented into the popular imagination of what city living looks like.
Mar 11, 2020
The Property Brothers’ New HGTV Show Is Helping Celebs Give Back with Home Renovations
The star-studded lineup includes Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, and Rebel Wilson, among many others.
Mar 10, 2020
6 Surprising Ways to Save Money on Moving and Avoid Buying Cardboard Boxes
Consider making use of the things you already own.
Mar 10, 2020
Thanks, Chip and Jo: ‘Modern Farmhouse’ Homes Fetch Higher Sale Prices, Says Zillow
Even if you’re not looking for a fixer-upper, the king and queen of fixer-uppers are probably influencing your home-buying process.
Mar 10, 2020
What the First Night in a Brooklyn Apartment is Really Like (When You’re Not in a Movie)
Pizza on the floor, for starters.
Mar 10, 2020
We Talked to 4 Single Women About Why They Bought Their Own Homes
Single women are buying more homes than single men.
Mar 8, 2020
How to Make the Most of an Open House in 2020
While you could browse homes online and do virtual tours, a good ol’ fashioned open house still has plenty of merits and is an efficient way to browse properties that are for sale in your area.
Mar 6, 2020
5 Ways for Renters to Maximize Space in Galley Kitchens
IKEA's RASKOG cart comes to the rescue once again.
Mar 5, 2020
Tons of People Are Moving to This Unexpected Small City
And it's not on a coast.
Mar 5, 2020
This Saltbox Colonial in a Small New England Town Dates Back to 1685
That’s right—pre-American Revolution.
Mar 4, 2020
6 Things Landlords Hate Seeing in Your Bathroom
Hide your bobby pins.
Mar 4, 2020
Why This Special Sofa Bed Is Perfect for My 320-Square-Foot Apartment
It's quite possibly my favorite bed I've ever had.
Mar 3, 2020
The Bizarre Way My Grandparents Found Their First Apartment in 1957
Compared to apartment-hunting today.
Mar 3, 2020
This Groovy Fixer-Upper in Savannah Is Listed for Just Under $120,000
FIXER-UPPER FIND
Peek inside to see all its renovation potential.
Mar 2, 2020
The 7 Deadly Sins of Renters, According to Landlords
Don't even think about painting without permission.
Mar 1, 2020
There's a Right Way and a (Very) Wrong Way to Move a Pool Table
Here's how to do it.
Feb 29, 2020
This Tent-Shaped House Was Designed to Foster Community
“We designed a space where passing neighbors, friends and children can easily stop by to chit chat under the entrance porch."
Feb 28, 2020
What Happens When You Get Evicted from Your Apartment?
Here are six things to know.
Feb 28, 2020
Here's Everything You Need to Know About Moving to Hawaii
Next stop, paradise.
Feb 27, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Breaking Your Apartment Lease
It's not easy.
Feb 26, 2020
The 5 Worst Pieces of Mortgage Advice One Real Estate Agent Has Ever Heard
Mortgages are already confusing without all the conflicting advice.
Feb 26, 2020
Look Inside: This Jaw-Dropping Brooklyn Loft Has a Gigantic Clock Window
PROPERTY CRUSH
It's the perfect time to move in.
Feb 25, 2020
A Thermostat Cage, a Toilet Party, and 4 Other Landlord Horror Stories
They can all be summed up with one word: Yikes.
Feb 25, 2020
What No One Tells You About Living in a Rent-Controlled Building
According to people who do.
Feb 24, 2020
5 Steps to Take When You’re Leaving Roommates to Live on Your Own
Know thy budget.
Feb 23, 2020
4 Reasons Basements Are Actually Beautiful, According to a Basement Expert
Whether they're finished or unfinished.
Feb 21, 2020
The One Item You Already Own That'll Make Laundromat Trips Easier
And other renter-friendly laundry tips.
Feb 21, 2020
The 5 Best Pieces of Mortgage Advice One Real Estate Agent Has Ever Heard
Hold your horses on a career change, for one.
Feb 20, 2020
You Can Live in a Gorgeous Italian Town Practically Rent-Free—Here’s How
The mayor is looking for families to move to town.
Feb 20, 2020
The Best Area Rugs Under $300, According to Home Stagers
Time to spruce up your rental.
Feb 19, 2020
3 Overdone Entryway Trends You Should Stop Attempting, According to Home Stagers
Say goodbye to tiny furniture.
Feb 19, 2020
Peek Inside This Well-Preserved Stunner Near the California Coast
MID-CENTURY MARVEL
It even has a solarium.
Feb 18, 2020
5 Ways to Save Money on a New House, According to Contractors
Here's how to start renovating wisely.
Feb 18, 2020
These 7 Celebs Love Shopping At Target and Now We Love Them Even More
Who knows, maybe you’ll be lucky enough to see one of them the next time you’re filling your cart.
Feb 17, 2020
5 Things to Do If You Need Someone to Take Over Your Lease ASAP
And possibly avoid lease-breaking fees.
Feb 17, 2020
7 Red Flags to Watch for When You’re Looking to Rent a Studio Apartment
Some can be downright duds.
Feb 16, 2020
Nobody's Buying Fixer-Uppers Anymore, But Here's Why They Should
So long, turn-key properties.
Feb 16, 2020
This Is the One Thing a Longtime Renter Will Always Buy at Target
Maximizing closet space is never a bad idea.
Feb 15, 2020
From Soulmate to Roommate: Why More Millennials Are Living with Their Exes
It’s a not-so-uncommon arrangement these days.
Feb 14, 2020