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Finance, Home Values

In the Midst of the COVID Crisis is Now the Time for Equity Sharing?

In the midst of a widespread pandemic, could having access to future home equity help those who are trying to stay afloat through the crisis? Here’s what to know about shared equity.
4 min read April 9, 2020
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Disaster Prep

COVID-19 Closures and Working From Home: 5 Tips to Make it a Smooth Transition

6 min read March 12, 2020
Will and Joyce Byers
TV Show Homes

Stranger Homes: Will and Joyce Byers

1 min read June 27, 2019
Campaigns

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Makeover: Lolly Jane Edition

2 min read March 26, 2019
Townhomes
Buying

Millennials Are Buying Detached Homes: Here are The Pros and Cons

4 min read October 13, 2017
Buying, Finance, Home Values

The Priciest Streets in Major U.S. Cities

7 min read June 19, 2019
Buying, Moving

The Best Cities for Millennials, Generation X, and Baby Boomers

3 min read April 4, 2019
Buying, Moving

2019 Most Family-Friendly Cities

3 min read February 18, 2019
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Coronavirus, DIY, Home Improvement

Five Home Projects to Tackle While Social Distancing

By now most of us have thought of organizing everything in our house including the closet that houses all the things and the drawers we never want to open. Once you run out of things to do then what? Don’t sweat it, we’ve created a list of 5 projects that might not have crossed your mind yet!
2 min read April 7, 2020
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Coronavirus

The Future of Real Estate When The COVID Crisis Ends

When will the selling, buying and financing of houses return to normal? That all depends entirely on when the coronavirus crisis finally ends. But it’s highly likely that real estate won’t return to normal at all, at least not as we know it today.
6 min read April 6, 2020
deciding where to buy
Coronavirus, Selling a Home

Six Tips for Selling a Home During the Coronavirus Crisis

As the coronavirus crisis continues, more states and cities are enacting stay-at-home orders. As long as the crisis lasts, it won’t be the best time to sell your home, but some families have no choice. Here are six tips to help sellers overcome the most difficult circumstances.
3 min read April 3, 2020
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Coronavirus

Caring for COVID-19 Symptoms While Staying at Home

While a diagnosis or suspicion of COVID-19 can be terrifying, the reality is that 85 to 90% of people contracting coronavirus won’t need hospitalization. If a housemate becomes sick with flu-like symptoms, here are the four key steps to take to improve their health and reduce the risk of infection.
6 min read April 1, 2020
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Coronavirus

Tips for Coping with Loneliness While Staying Home During COVID-19

Whether we live with others or on our own, perceptions of loneliness and isolation can pervade our experience as we acclimate to the new norms of social distancing, lockdowns, and quarantine status. These are some tips to combat those negative feelings and thoughts.
4 min read April 1, 2020
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Buying, New Home Construction

Questions to Ask Before Buying Land to Build Your Dream Home

As many dream of building a custom home, their excitement may overshadow stark differences between buying land and buying existing construction homes. If you’re wanting to build a home, there are several questions you need to ask before you buy land!
4 min read March 31, 2020
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Buying, Finance

How Low Mortgage Rates are Making Housing Shortages Even Worse

Perhaps the most damaging aspect of the chronic drought of homes for sale is the destructive way shortages are concentrated on the least expensive properties on the market– the starter homes that are the gateways to homeownership.
4 min read March 30, 2020
DIY, Holidays

The Ultimate Little Tikes Playhouse™ Makeover: Spring Dreams Edition

This year, Homes.com rounded up three amazing bloggers to overhaul a Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ that’s ready for spring! Vote for your favorite revamped playhouse for a chance to win a $250 gift card!
1 min read March 27, 2020
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DIY, Entertaining

39 Ideas for Kids and Adults to Stay Entertained While Social Distancing

As responses to coronavirus have shuttered schools and offices nationwide, many of us are at home and away from friends, coworkers and neighbors. With so much time focused in the home, here are 39 boredom buster ideas to keep minds and bodies active.
1 min read March 26, 2020
DIY, Holidays

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Spring Makeover: Thistlewood Edition

Hello friends! I’m KariAnne and we are all about decorating for Easter around here. Especially when all this decorating helps others out. I’m here with Homes.com for their seasonal “Crafting with Charity” contest where I makeover a Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™! Come with me as we tackle this DIY together.
2 min read March 26, 2020
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DIY, Holidays

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Spring Makeover: At Charlotte’s House Edition

It’s that time of year again– time for another Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ charity makeover with Homes.com! It’s like a house makeover that I can execute all by myself in just a couple of short days! Come with me as I completely change this Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™.
4 min read March 26, 2020
Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Spring Makeover: Thrift Diving Edition
DIY, Holidays

Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse™ Spring Makeover: Thrift Diving Edition

What starts out as a plastic playhouse with no personality turns into a custom playhouse that any little kid would love to play with. This is the third installment of the “Crafting for Charity” where I’ll turn the Little Tikes Cape Cottage Playhouse into a spring-inspired dream home!
4 min read March 26, 2020
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Kitchen Sink

Touring Ohio’s Historic Old West End Neighborhood

The Historic Old West End neighborhood in Toledo is one of Ohio’s best-kept secrets. This 25-block radius is considered the largest collection of Victorian, Edwardian and Arts and Crafts style homes. If you are fan of historical homes, add the Old West End to your list of places to visit.
4 min read March 25, 2020
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Buying, Finance

COVID-19 And Its Impact On The Real Estate Market

As investors and home buyers are re-evaluating and sellers remain unsure of what’s next, it’s important to understand how the Coronavirus has impacted the industry, but also how real estate professionals are working to mitigate the impacts.
5 min read March 24, 2020
deciding where to buy
Finance

Can the Housing Market Put Millennials in Risk of Lower Lifetime Wealth?

1 in 3 millennials own a home and while that may sound promising, that statistic is alarming many because millennials are 8%-9% behind previous generations’ home ownership rates. Those stats don’t tell the full story, but looking more closely, here’s the bigger picture.
3 min read March 24, 2020
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Buying, Out of the House

Before You Move: What to Know About Homeowner Associations

If you’re looking to move sometime in the near future, it’s important to consider if a neighborhood managed by a Homeowners Association is something you’re interested in. While different HOAs have different restrictions, here’s what you need to know if it’s something you are, or aren’t, considering.
4 min read March 23, 2020
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Home Tour

Historical Home Tour: 1825 Monument Avenue Located in Richmond, VA

Located at 1825 Monument Avenue in Richmond, Virginia, is a home brimming with history. Built in 1907, this home stands out above the rest due to the architect’s attention to intricate detailing. But let’s see what more is in store by taking a tour of the inside.
1 min read March 19, 2020
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Selling a Home

Selling Your Home? Why You Need to Consider Home Staging

When selling your home, there’s a couple of things you need to consider. From price points, home values, and other factors, you should also look into staging your home. These are common questions that home stagers will hear on a regular basis.
2 min read March 18, 2020
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Coronavirus

Free Resources to Navigate the Coronavirus at Home

As the coronavirus pandemic has forced widespread school and work closures, it’s important that you are equipped with the right tools to help maintain productivity and learning during this time of uncertainty. Here are some free resources to help.
3 min read March 17, 2020
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Going Green, Home Improvement

Want to Upgrade Your Home in 2020? Nine Products to Consider Buying

If you’ve been wanting to upgrade your home, whether it’s a major or minor appliance, 2020 would be the year to do so. With a wide range of new products being released to consumers from different brands, there’s plenty of options at different price points to help make your home feel brand new again.
4 min read March 17, 2020
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Disaster Prep, Organization

How To Sanitize Your Home During Cold and Flu Season

Each year cold and flu season takes its toll on families. No matter if your family experienced illness or not, keeping your home sanitized is easy, if you follow some of these tips.
2 min read March 16, 2020
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Celebrity Real Estate

Prince’s Former Los Angeles Mansion Lists for $30 Million

A star-studded home in the heart of Hollywood Hills has hit the market for $30 million this week. Formerly owned by Prince, Elizabeth Taylor, Russ Weiner, and Carlos Booze, this home has a ton of character and charm.
1 min read March 16, 2020
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