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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Homes On Homepage

| By John Petersik | December 3, 2012 | 7,959 Comments

Fab Freebie: Homes On Homepage

*** This giveaway is now closed. See who won below! ***

An early Christmas present (in the form of this $500 Visa gift card) has randomly chosen to come to the hands of… Mary (whose dream house would be a “big cozy log cabin out in the woods” complete with fishing pond, swimming pool, hot tub, huge whirlpool tub in her bathroom and a giant walk in closet. Her fantasy list doesn’t end there, so check out her comment for the rest). Congrats Mary!

With a URL as broad as Homes.com, there are a lot of topics you might think they cover. Because people buy homes. They decorate homes. They do home improvements. You get the idea. Well, Homes.com does cover all of those things – from all stages of the home buying process to decor and DIY. We especially enjoyed their home values and city profiles (because we’re nerds for stuff like that). But what you’ll probably enjoy the most is the chance to win a $500 Visa gift card from Homes.com this week. Yup, five hundred dolla dolla bills (in plastic form) to spend wherever you’d like for whatever stage of home ownership you’re currently enjoying. Oh yeah, and they’re also giving away a signed copy of our book over on their blog.

Homes Dot Com Giveaway

  • PRIZE: A $500 Visa gift card courtesy of Homes.com
  • TO ENTER: Comment on this post with the words “HOMES ME!” and tell us…
  • BONUS QUESTION: …if you were to buy a new house today, what “must have” would be at the top of your list? A neighborhood closer to work? More square footage? A bigger yard? Maybe something with a pool… or a helipad?
  • GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Dec 5th at 8pm EST or at 10,000 entries (whichever comes first)
  • NUMBER OF WINNERS: One
  • PRIZE SHIPS: We always beg every vendor to ship internationally but some companies are not legally able to vend things beyond the US (more on that here). This giveaway is open to The United States & Canada.
  • USUAL STUFF: One entry per e-mail address is permitted. The winner will be selected using random.org and announced on Thursday as an update to this post. That’s right, come right back here on Thursday for the announcement of our winner. Good luck…
  • ***COMMENT ISSUES? If you’re trying to enter but keep getting a “duplicate comment” warning, click here to see how to solve it!

Note: We aren’t paid or perked for hosting these giveaways, we just do ‘em to thank you awesome folks for stopping in. See our Giveaway FAQ page for more info. Pics courtesy of Homes.com

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Comments

  1. Emma says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Homes me! I would love a large outdoor space.

    Reply
  2. Jen says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Homes me! I want a master bath that is larger than our closet :(

    Reply
  3. Megan Dana says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    HOMES ME! If I were buying a new home it would have to have storage.

    Reply
  4. Christine p says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    Homes me! A second bathroom!

    Reply
  5. Deb H says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:35 pm

    “HOMES ME!” I have lived in a home with a tiny entry way/hallway. A must would be a bigger entry and mudroom entry would be a bonus!

    Reply
  6. Heather B. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I love my house, but sometimes I covet an island or at least a pennisula in the kitchen.

    Reply
  7. Michelle says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes Me! A Master bath, I don’t mind having just 1 upstairs now, but it gets annoying to share when we have guests.

    Reply
  8. Rebecca says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes Me! More storage space for sure!

    Reply
  9. Wendy says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes me!

    Our current home doesn’t have a garage (not even a carport) & we’d really like one, so that would be on our must list. Another must would be a separate laundry room. Our washing machine & dryer are in our kitchen right now and they eat up a lot of space :(

    Reply
  10. Raquel says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME!

    My must have is a separate office! I work from home and have had a corner of the rec room for 7 years. I need my own space!

    Reply
  11. Melissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes me! A bigger kitchen with nice appliances would be nice.

    Reply
  12. Jodi says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME

    A finished basement!

    Reply
  13. Sandi says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME!

    BONUS QUESTION: …if you were to buy a new house today, what “must have” would be at the top of your list? A neighborhood closer to work? More square footage? A bigger yard? Maybe something with a pool… or a helipad?

    Must haves: a fixer upper, doesn’t make sense to me to buy something already done, I like to make it my own. A yard. So many homes in my area have ZERO yards.

    Reply
  14. Lauren says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! I would want two bathrooms upstairs. It is honestly the ONLY downfall in our home and we love the neighborhood. Right now in our current situation we have one bathroom with three bedrooms and would like to have a space of our own in the master. (and the fact that it’s the size of a closet, for the baby-doll-of-a-baby-gnome…yeah it’s that small) Not going to lie, the 5hundo would go right into our stash we’re putting away to actually make the 2nd bathroom happen. HELP. (CROSSING OUR FINGERS!!!)

    Reply
  15. beth says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    homes me! after living with one bathroom four two adults, one four year old and a potty training two year old, my next house must (must must must!) have at least 1.5 baths.

    Reply
  16. Lindsay says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! It would NOT have an oil furnace– we’ve had nothing but bad luck with ours in our 1948 house. I’m ready for something updated :o)

    Reply
  17. Jill Stigs says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    “HOMES ME!”

    Reply
  18. Rebecca M. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I would love a Master bathroom with a soaker tub!

    Reply
  19. Mere says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    A baby’s room!! STAT!!

    Reply
  20. Kyria says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! We’re looking for a home in a great neighborhood where I don’t feel like I’m going to get shanked on the way home :)

    Reply
  21. Roxanne R. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes me!

    TWO BATHROOMS. Every morning it’s a dual for the bathroom. Seriously.

    Reply
  22. Amanda says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! I would look for a house with two full bathroooms!

    Reply
  23. Megs says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    Homes me!!
    My house would have to be the right neighborhood number one. It Must have a big tub! The place I live in now (and for the past 6 years) only has a shower… I’m craving a nightly bath!!

    Reply
  24. Lauren says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    homes me! Our new house would have more than one bedroom and more than one closet :) A huge soaker tub has always been my dream too!

    Reply
  25. Michael says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! A bigger garage!

    Reply
  26. Meg says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! (Please. ;-))

    I’d love more square footage in a safe, family-friendly location. :-) We’re on the lookout!

    Reply
  27. Rachel says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! I’ve been in my current house for 2 years and have updated a few things. I think what I would want in a new house would be ACERAGE! I want a farmstead where I can have a few jersey cows to milk and make cheese!

    Reply
  28. Becca says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! I would like a living room/kitchen combo!

    Reply
  29. Mere says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! A Baby’s room, STAT!!

    Reply
  30. Elizabeth Haynes says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    homes me! we want open living, more than one bedroom, and a garage!

    Reply
  31. Katie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:36 pm

    HOMES ME! I would love a huge master bath!!!

    Reply
  32. Meagan Lewis says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME! I would make sure I had a big enough bathroom so I wouldn’t feel cramped.

    Reply
  33. Kara says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!
    I want 50 acres (give or take) for the farm of my dreams!

    Reply
  34. Maggie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    We don’t own a home yet, but our must-haves are 3 bedrooms 1.5 baths.

    Reply
  35. Amy @ drivethirtythree says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME
    another bedroom and a nice yard!

    Reply
  36. Suzanne says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    A big mud room

    Reply
  37. Lois says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME! Laundry room on the main floor!

    Reply
  38. alex says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    A room for me to hide from everyone else LOL

    Reply
  39. Julie S. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Homes Me! I would love a nice wrap around porch! With some rocking chairs. :)

    Reply
  40. DJ says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Homes Me!
    We bought a house a year ago closer to the hubs’ work.

    Reply
  41. Suzanne Schlotterback says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Homes Me!

    If I were out to purchase today I would look for a different arrangement… No dining room and a bigger kitchen/ living room arrangment or a home office instead. I would also look for a home that either had an additional detached garage or a place to build one!

    Reply
  42. Kiki says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME! I would love my own photo studio! :)

    Reply
  43. Samantha says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    My top priorities would be bedrooms not so close together and more wall space to disply art.

    Reply
  44. Carla says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    Homes me! There’s always room for improvement.

    Reply
  45. Lisa in Seattle says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    If we were to buy a different home today, it would need to have wildlife habitat options. I’d want a variety of native trees (deciduous and coniferous) and berrying shrubs to provide food, shelter and nesting locations. It’s funny, because I’m willing to “settle” quite a bit for the actual house, but you can’t DIY big trees.

    Reply
  46. Jamie D says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I would love a full size shower in the master bath- our current house just has a stall size. Makes for difficulty shaving my legs! We have room to expand, just need the funds!

    Reply
  47. Sara C says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    My hubby and I just bought our first home, so I hate to even THINK about moving right now, but if I had to say anything, it would be a second bathroom!

    Reply
  48. Erin says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I would love a bigger house–nothing huge, just big enough to spread out some more and put out all my books. I’d also like a fireplace and a kitchen with more cabinets.

    Reply
  49. Jacqui says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!
    I would look for something out in the country! No neighbours, no street lights just open air!

    Reply
  50. Alex says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    HOMES ME!

    My current must have is a fully functioning heating and cooling system. I would love to do away with all of the portable devices we use to maintain a comfy temp.

    Reply
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