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You Need to Look Inside This All-Black Mid-Century A-Frame Home
Property Crush
I just know this bathtub would be so relaxing.
Sofia Rivera
Sep 14, 2023
The Most Common "Shortcut" You'll Find in New-Build Homes
Real Estate
Don’t spend a ton on a cheaply built house.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 14, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What He Bought at Walmart
REAL ESTATE
Including a cuffing season essential.
Megan Johnson
Sep 13, 2023
This Living Room Proves That “Improve and Remove” Meetings Are Worth It
Real Estate
See how a home stager worked magic on a cluttered space.
Heather Bien
Sep 13, 2023
I Painted the Doorways in My New Home and "Framed" Views of the Outdoors
REAL ESTATE
Black paint for the win, once again.
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 12, 2023
See How a Home Stager Turned a Gloomy Attic into a Fresh Family Hangout
Real Estate
It added extra living space to the home, too.
Kristen Finello
Sep 11, 2023
Nate Berkus’ “Pillow Philosophy” Is a Recipe for the Perfect Mix
It’s foolproof.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 11, 2023
Beware These Notorious "Comp Killers," According to Real Estate Agents
Real Estate
Ever heard of them?
Brittany Anas
Sep 11, 2023
One Real Estate Agent’s Unexpected Tip for Buying a Condo Right Now
Real Estate
And it doesn’t involve ponying up more cash than your competitors.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 10, 2023
The Strange Reason New Construction Homes Don't Have Traditional Mailboxes
Real Estate
It actually makes so much sense.
Quincy Bulin
Sep 10, 2023
The 10 Hottest Zip Codes in America, According to Realtor.com
Did your zip make the list?
Abby Monteil
Sep 8, 2023
If You Want to Find a Good Deal on a House, You Need to Do This
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 8, 2023
Peek Inside: This Geodesic Dome Home Is an Entertainer’s Dream
Property Crush
It boasts catwalks, skylights, and soaring ceilings.
Sofia Rivera
Sep 7, 2023
This Tiny Osaka Apartment Is More Stairs than Living Space
There’s a surprise in the kitchen floor.
Inigo Del Castillo
Sep 7, 2023
We Asked 5 Home Stagers for Their Number One Decor Purchase for Fall
REAL ESTATE
Throw blankets, anyone?
Megan Johnson
Sep 7, 2023
What Even Counts as a “Starter Home” Anymore? Here’s What Experts Say.
Real Estate
Their availability is steadily declining.
Kristin Marguerite Doidge
Sep 6, 2023
This 590-Square-Foot Washington House for Sale Has No Bathroom
“If the human race had to leave Earth and colonize Mars, I feel like this is what we’d be living in.”
Olivia Harvey
Sep 6, 2023
What the Color of Your Mailbox Says About You
Real Estate
According to real estate experts.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 6, 2023
Why One Home Inspector Says to Be Wary of "Basement Smell"
Real Estate
It’s typically not a good thing.
Jennifer Billock
Sep 5, 2023
The Dated Driveway Features Buyers Always Notice
Real Estate
According to real estate pros.
Lauren Wellbank
Sep 5, 2023
I Sent a Stager Photos of My Office Layout — Here's How She Rearranged It
Real Estate
She suggested creating “plant bookshelves.”
Shifrah Combiths
Sep 4, 2023
See How a Stager Gave a Cluttered Dining Room a Downright Serene New Look
Real Estate
In a charming 1949 bungalow.
Heather Bien
Sep 4, 2023
Meet the Resale Value-Boosting Feature Known as a "FROG"
REAL ESTATE
They’re not even green.
Sarah Magnuson
Sep 3, 2023
Erin Napier Shared a Simple Tip to Get You in the Mood for Fall
If you’re tired of summer, read this.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 3, 2023
The 6 Words You Should Never Say Before House-Hunting
Real Estate
According to a very honest real estate agent.
Sarah Kuta
Sep 3, 2023
Here's What to Expect If You're Moving into a “Fourplex"
Real Estate
Have you heard of this style of building?
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Sep 2, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What She Bought at Wayfair
Real Estate
Fake plants all the way.
Megan Johnson
Sep 1, 2023
Joanna Gaines Shares Her (Almost Free) Way to Bottle Up Summer
She’s figured out how to actually bottle up summer.
Olivia Harvey
Sep 1, 2023
It's the Best Time of Year for Free Stuff on the Street
Real Estate
Every year on Sept. 1, gems litter the sidewalk.
Megan Johnson
Sep 1, 2023
This Untouched '60s House for Sale Has an Unexpected Feature
You don’t usually see it outside of schools or public buildings.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 30, 2023
Check Out Ashley Benson's Nancy Meyers-Inspired Kitchen
Her home reminds her of being on vacation, and you’ll quickly see why.
Noella Williams
Aug 29, 2023
3 Reasons Why Railroad-Style Apartments Are Actually Great
According to real estate agents.
Karen Morales
Aug 29, 2023
Fans Found Beyoncé’s “Renaissance” Tour Tumbler on Amazon — For $23
Living
Run, it's only $23!
Sofia Rivera
Aug 28, 2023
Peek Inside a $3,000 NYC Studio with 6-Foot Ceilings & the Tiniest Shower
Tall people need not apply.
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 28, 2023
What Makes a Loft a Loft?
Here's what you need to know.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 27, 2023
Chip & Joanna Gaines’ Waco Hotel Opens This Fall
Reservations are open!
Tara Bellucci
Aug 25, 2023
The 8 Best Sources to Buy Yurt Kits
Yurt shopping has never been easier.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 25, 2023
Peek Inside Courteney Cox’s “Secret” Messy Closet
Everyone has a Monica closet.
Abby Monteil
Aug 24, 2023
Even Nate Berkus and Jeremiah Brent Disagree on Decor Sometimes
Here’s how they compromise.
Olivia Harvey
Aug 18, 2023
Emily Henderson Has a 10-Foot Antique Island in Her 1910 Farmhouse
She calls her reno a “labor of love.”
Megan Johnson
Aug 18, 2023
A Frank Lloyd Wright Home in Chicago Is Listed for Just $75K
It’s not exactly move-in ready.
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 17, 2023
Peek Inside a $2,500 NYC Apartment That Doesn’t Have a Kitchen Sink
“It has everything BUT the kitchen sink!”
Inigo Del Castillo
Aug 15, 2023
6 Little Goodies That'll Make Your House Keys Sparkle
Real Estate
Why not add a little personality to utility?
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 13, 2023
Here are Six Ways to Donate to Help Maui Families and Communities
News & Culture
Displaced residents in Maui are seeking shelter, food, and supplies — here’s how you can help.
Noella Williams
Aug 11, 2023
5 Places to Buy Geodesic Dome House Kits
They're affordable *and* sustainable.
Sarah Magnuson
Aug 11, 2023
Look Inside: A 130-Year-Old Victorian Home Got a Dazzling Renovation
Property Crush
It has my favorite kitchen feature of all.
Sofia Rivera
Aug 10, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here’s What She Bought at HomeGoods
REAL ESTATE
A few items can make a huge difference.
Megan Johnson
Aug 9, 2023
4 Major No-Nos a Mortgage Lender Says to Avoid When Moving to a New State
Real Estate
Some mistakes can even cost you your loan approval.
Lauren Wellbank
Aug 8, 2023
5 Easy Modifications to Make Your Home More Accessible Before Selling It
Real Estate
They cost a few hundred dollars or less.
Kelli Finger
Aug 7, 2023
I Used My Friend as a Real Estate Agent — Here’s What I Learned
REAL ESTATE
Our business relationship was different from our friendship.
Steph Mickelson
Aug 7, 2023
What Is “Parlor Level,” Anyway?
Real Estate
It’s a more niche term than, say, garden level.
Heather Bien
Aug 5, 2023
This Vermont Earthship Home for Sale Has Tires for Walls
At least it’s under $200K?
Arielle Tschinkel
Aug 4, 2023
I Hired a "Move Manager" and It Was the Best Money I've Ever Spent
Real Estate
Here’s why.
Dana McMahan
Aug 4, 2023
The Question You Should Always Ask Yourself Before Renting a Micro Apartment
Real Estate
You’ll need to do some introspection.
Sarah Kuta
Aug 3, 2023
These 7 Plants & Bushes Could Fool You in Listing Photos — Here's Why
Real Estate
It’s like they’re catfishing.
Quincy Bulin
Aug 2, 2023
We Gave a Professional Home Stager $50 — Here's What He Bought on Amazon
Real Estate
A few items can make a huge difference.
Megan Johnson
Aug 1, 2023
This 480-Square-Foot Maine Cottage on Its Own Island Is Listed for $400K
It also has its own lighthouse.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 31, 2023
The Reasons to Love Living on a Cul-de-Sac Are the Same Reasons to Hate It
Real Estate
Here are the pros and cons.
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 28, 2023
Do I Really Need Renter’s Insurance?
Real Estate
It’s worth the extra hit to your monthly budget.
Lauren Wellbank
Jul 26, 2023
What Is a “Butler’s Pantry,” Anyway?
Real Estate
Here’s why some kitchens have them.
Madeleine D'Angelo
Jul 28, 2023
4 Things That Will Increase Your Curb Appeal & 5 to Avoid
Here’s one way to avoid being the hot topic of neighborhood gossip.
Noella Williams
Jul 27, 2023
Jenna Lyons' NYC Closet Is as Gorgeous as You'd Expect It to Be
It fits her (more than) 286 pairs of shoes.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 26, 2023
“Unlivable” Myrtle Beach Tiny Houses Are Listed for $1.8 Million
One of them doesn’t have running water and neither of them has space for a bed.
Olivia Harvey
Jul 25, 2023
5 Fancy Home Features That Are Super Cool, but Make a Home Harder to Sell
Real Estate
Built-in fish tanks, anyone?
Barbara Bellesi Zito
Jul 25, 2023
This Central Park NYC Apartment Costs $25K per Month — See Inside
“I’m interested. Just need 25 roommates.”
Inigo Del Castillo
Jul 24, 2023
A “Pie Safe” Might Be the Piece of Furniture Your Kitchen Is Missing
Real Estate
Here’s how to identify one.
Steph Mickelson
Jul 24, 2023
"Shark Tank’s" Barbara Corcoran Showed Off Her Los Angeles Mobile Home
She shared a look at her $15 million NYC penthouse in the fall.
Abby Monteil
Jul 23, 2023
See How Real Estate Pros Brightened Up This 100-Year-Old Living Room
Real Estate
In a D.C. row house.
Heather Bien
Jul 23, 2023
The Living Room Layout Hack That Makes My Apartment Feel Way Bigger
Real Estate
I should have tried it a long time ago.
Madeline Bilis
Jul 22, 2023
What Is a “Storm Window,” Anyway?
Real Estate
It's different from a regular ol' window.
Grace Cassidy
Jul 21, 2023
John Stamos Has the Most Iconic “Full House” Prop in His Home
He also has the plaid couch, but this is even more recognizable.
Arielle Tschinkel
Jul 21, 2023
This Jaw-Dropping Home Is Designed to Look Like a Whale — Belly and All
Property Crush
The interior courtyard is a sight to behold.
Sofia Rivera
Jul 20, 2023