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I Asked Real Estate Pros What Buying a Home Will Be Like in 2025
It’s a harsh reality.
Brittany Anas
Dec 9, 2024
I Asked 4 Pros the Bathroom Paint Colors Buyers Will Hate in 2025
And they all said the same thing.
Shelby Deering
Dec 5, 2024
Bathtubs Are Out for 2025 — and This Bathroom Trend Is Replacing It
Wouldn’t it be nice?
Lara Walsh
Dec 4, 2024
The 4 Dated Features I Ripped Out of My 129-Year-Old Home
My home looks so much better now.
Heather Bien
Dec 3, 2024
For $3K, You Can Buy This “So Beautiful” Tiny Home on Amazon
It’s actually such a great value!
Jada Wong
Dec 2, 2024
You Can Still Build a House Like a Sears Kit Home — But There’s a Catch
They’re not some niche home type anymore.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Dec 2, 2024
See How a Home Stager Swapped Out the "'80s Brass" in This Kitchen
It’s so sun-drenched!
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 27, 2024
For $10K, You Can Get a Two-Story Tiny Home From The Home Depot
I can’t wait to move in!
Abby Monteil
Nov 27, 2024
These 3 Old-School Home Features Are Making a Comeback, According to Pros
I want all three.
Grace Cassidy
Nov 26, 2024
See How Stagers Transformed Spike Lee’s Former Work Studio into an Art Deco Oasis
It's so cool!
Sarah Kuta
Nov 25, 2024
Bathtubs Are Vanishing from Homes — What's Replacing Them Might Surprise You
Are we really seeing the decline of the bathtub in America?
Kristi Pahr
Nov 25, 2024
Where Does Martha Stewart Live?
Let’s talk about the lovely gardens that are in her home.
Noella Williams
Nov 23, 2024
The '90s Kitchen Trend That's Finally Starting to Disappear
And what’s taking its place.
Heather Bien
Nov 21, 2024
The Ridiculously Obvious Reason Your House Isn’t Selling (Sorry, But It’s True!)
It's simple ... ish.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Nov 20, 2024
These 10 States Have the Highest HOA Fees in the U.S.
Real Estate
Ah, HOA fees: You either love them or hate them.
Jennifer Billock
Nov 19, 2024
It Just Got Easier to Move to One of the Happiest Cities in the World
Want to get away?
Abby Monteil
Nov 19, 2024
These 2 People Actually Bought a "Cheap Old House" Off Instagram
Would you do this?
Heather Bien
Nov 19, 2024
Here’s Why Every Apartment You’ve Ever Rented Is Painted in “Landlord Off-White”
It's the paint color everybody loves to hate.
Sarah Magnuson
Nov 18, 2024
Everyone Wants This Surprising Feature in Their Homes in 2025
Buyers are preparing for the future.
Lara Walsh
Nov 18, 2024
The 2020s Home Trend That’s Already Starting to Disappear, According to Real Estate Pros
Home office trends are changing again …
Heather Bien
Nov 15, 2024
Why I Love Living in a Cape Cod-Style House — And a Few Reasons I Don't
Allow me to share with you a few reasons I’m crazy about it.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Nov 14, 2024
The Age of a Typical First-Time Homebuyer Has Changed
I’m flabbergasted.
Lara Walsh
Nov 14, 2024
The Surprising Home Feature That Saves Me $200 a Month (It’s So Fun!)
It’s a game-changer.
Brittany Anas
Nov 13, 2024
Costco’s Now Selling an Entire Garage, and Shoppers Say It’s Actually a Good Deal
It’ll go perfect with a tiny house.
Abby Monteil
Nov 12, 2024
The 4 Trendy Kitchen Features Homebuyers Will Hate Most in 2025
I’m surprised!
Steph Mickelson
Nov 12, 2024
I Sold a House Without an Agent — And It Saved Me $5,000
It’s totally worth it.
Dana McMahan
Nov 11, 2024
The 2 Big Mistakes I Made Selling My House, According to Real Estate Pros
Learn from my mistakes.
Brittany Anas
Nov 7, 2024
See How a Stager Transformed This NYC Apartment with “Good Bones”
It looks twice as big!
Jennifer Billock
Nov 6, 2024
The Most Affordable Cities for Minimum-Wage Renters Will Surprise You
I’m not surprised number four is on the list.
Lara Walsh
Nov 5, 2024
8 Presidential Homes That Aren't What You'd Expect
They’re shockingly chic.
Kristi Pahr
Nov 1, 2024
This 483-Square Foot Tiny Home Includes 3 Bedrooms, a Huge Loft, and a Porch
It’s one of the larger tiny homes we’ve seen!
Abby Monteil
Oct 31, 2024
You’re Probably Not Saving Enough to Buy a Home — Here’s How Much It Cost Me
It wasn't as bad as you think.
Brittany Anas
Oct 31, 2024
I Lived in a Very Haunted House. I’ll Never Buy an Old Home
This is my experience.
Kristi Pahr
Oct 31, 2024
Dreaming of Moving to Canada? Here’s What to Know if You’re American
See you soon, Justin Trudeau.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Oct 30, 2024
10 Things I Wish Somebody Told Me Before I Bought an Airbnb Property
Real Estate
It’s certainly not “passive” income.
Heather Bien
Oct 30, 2024
These Steam Radiator Tricks Will Prevent Your Apartment from Becoming an Inferno
Don't sweat it.
Madeline Bilis
Oct 30, 2024
4 Real Estate Pros Debunked This Major Down Payment Myth
This is good news for homebuyers!
Cianna Garrison
Oct 30, 2024
See How a Stager Instantly Doubled the Space in a Dark, Tiny Condo
Real Estate
This is how you maximize a tiny space.
Kristen Finello
Oct 30, 2024
This 113-Year-Old Apartment Gets a Total Makeover That Preserves “All the Charm"
I love all the vintage touches.
Sarah Kuta
Oct 30, 2024
The Top Haunted Houses in the U.S. by State
Sooo spooky.
Ian Spelling
Oct 29, 2024
I’m Discovering My Jamaican Heritage Through the Journey of Dual Citizenship
This story is meant to inspire you during your dual citizenship journey!
Tamieka Welsh
Oct 25, 2024
7 Common Haunted House Signs Debunked
Call a contractor, not a ghost hunter.
Brittany Anas
Oct 24, 2024
Wayfair’s $13K Tiny Shed Has a Porch and a Chimney
What would you do with it?
Lara Walsh
Oct 23, 2024
I Was a Paranormal Investigator — Avoid Homes with These Spooky Red Flags
Hot tips for those who hate spooky living.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 22, 2024
Here’s What It’s Like to Live on “The” Halloween Street
It’s a real (trick or) treat.
Heather Bien
Oct 18, 2024
Dreaming of Moving to Spain? Here's What You Need to Know If You're American
Read this before setting foot on those sunny shores.
Emma Stenhouse
Oct 17, 2024
The Practical 144-Year-Old Home Feature I Wish Every Home Still Had
They’re more than just beautiful!
Heather Bien
Oct 16, 2024
The Most Popular House Styles Through the Decades
Any guesses as to the reigning residential architecture of the 1930s?
Melissa Simpson
Oct 16, 2024
How My Thriving LGTBQ+ Chicago Neighborhood Changed My Life
I love where I live.
Jennifer Billock
Oct 16, 2024
Amazon is Selling a $28K 2-Story Tiny Home That You Can Move Right Into
It's got floor to ceiling windows!
Lara Walsh
Oct 15, 2024
The 3 Most Important Questions to Ask a Real Estate Agent Before You Hire Them
It’s your most important interview yet.
Heather Bien
Oct 10, 2024
See How a Stager Reworked a Prewar Apartment with "So Much Potential"
It gets so much brighter!
Sarah Kuta
Oct 10, 2024
Zillow's Latest Announcement Could Shake Up Home Buying
It's a sign that times are changing.
Lara Walsh
Oct 9, 2024
These Are the 8 "Coolest" Neighborhoods in the U.S. Right Now
Is your neighborhood on the list?
Tamieka Welsh
Oct 8, 2024
Here’s How “Witches Stairs” Came to Be — And Why You Might Want Some
You can blame urban legend for the eerie nickname.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 8, 2024
Amazon Is Selling an $18K 2-Story Tiny Home That You Can Move Right Into
It even includes a huge terrace!
Abby Monteil
Oct 8, 2024
See How a "Dated and Unusable" Tudor Kitchen Gets the Cutest Makeover
It has all the historical charm!
Grace Cassidy
Oct 8, 2024
The Unexpected Laundry Room Layout You’re About to See Everywhere
At first it’s scary — but then it makes a lot of sense.
Lizzy Francis
Oct 7, 2024
How to Move to a Different Country & Love It Forever
It’s not as simple as it might seem.
Cassidy Dawn Graves
Oct 7, 2024
I Lived Near the Spookiest Town in the U.S. — Here's What It Was Actually Like
I miss it.
Ian Spelling
Oct 4, 2024
Why I Always Bring an Empty Cup to Tour Homes
It’s an overlooked deal-breaker.
Steph Mickelson
Oct 3, 2024
This Couple Bought the Coziest Tiny Home Straight from Disney
It's so cute!
Lara Walsh
Oct 2, 2024
This Fabulous Upper East Side Apartment Was Home to Royalty (Really!)
It’s so dreamy and vibrant.
Grace Cassidy
Oct 2, 2024
The 61-Year Old-Detail You Can't Ignore When You're House Hunting
Lots of people care about ZIP codes. Here’s why you should, too.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Oct 1, 2024
5 Ways to Score Used Furniture from Home Stagers for Cheap, According to Experts
Home stagers offer up their best tips.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 30, 2024
This Is When You Should Call to Set Up Utilities When Moving
If you're making a move, here are some tips to help make sure you're fully powered and connected when you move in to your new digs.
Brittany Anas
Sep 30, 2024
The Not-So-Obvious Thing That Makes a 3/4 Bath Different from a 1/2 Bath
It has to do with the four key components of a bathroom.
Candace Ramirez
Sep 30, 2024
Laundry Chutes Have a Dirty History (but I Still Want to Bring Them Back)
I've been thinking: Why the heck don't we have laundry chutes anymore?
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 30, 2024
Amazon Is Selling the Coziest 2-Bedroom Tiny Cabin (Just in Time for Fall!)
And it includes a fully equipped kitchen!
Abby Monteil
Sep 30, 2024
The "Best" U.S. City for Women to Live in May Surprise You
I didn't expect to see this "best" city.
Tamieka Welsh
Sep 30, 2024
This Under $10K Tiny House from Walmart Has Two Stories
You can live just like the cast of “Tiny House Nation.”
Noella Williams
Aug 19, 2024
5 Red Flags That Immediately Turn Off Homebuyers
These red flags may be unexpected — but for many, they're deal-breakers.
Lara Walsh
Sep 26, 2024