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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. Maura says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I’d love to build our next house. Ideally I’d love more square footage, a finished basement, fireplaces, great outdoor space… the list goes on!

    Reply
  2. Page says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    HOMES ME! We’d love a sun room and/or screened in porch/patio!

    Reply
  3. Amy says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Homes me! I would love a house with more square footage and a brick wall or two on the inside that to work my decor around!

    Reply
  4. Steph says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    “HOMES ME!”

    I would want either a big backyard with beautiful mature trees, or a nice white kitchen!!!!

    Reply
  5. Melissa B says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:46 pm

    Homes me! A soaking tub is a must!

    Reply
  6. Mark A says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    We like everything about our 1959 ranch except that it is missing a basement. Womp-womp…

    Reply
  7. Erinn says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOME ME! I’d like a house that had a kitchen with more than 4 feet of non-continuous counter space…uggg.

    Reply
  8. Elieth says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!
    On level home….now that I have a baby that i have to carry up and down the stairs i regret having a second floor…

    Reply
  9. katie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I’d love to have more square footage… a basement would be WONDERFUL!!!

    Reply
  10. Kelli says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me! A bigger backyard would be great!

    Reply
  11. bhh says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME . . room for a spectacular garden!!!

    Reply
  12. Jacki says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Reply
  13. Erin says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!!

    We just bought our first house, and our absolute musts were a garage, nice yard space / privacy, 4+ bedrooms, and good neighborhood / good schools. We were able to find the perfect house that meets all our needs!

    Reply
  14. Sabrina f says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME PLEASE!

    Our current (and first) home is so lovely – the location is amazing and yard is great for a city lot. If a move were in the works I’d wish for a bigger living area and a 3 season+ sunroom!

    Reply
  15. Donna says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Reply
  16. Ellen S says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me!

    Great neighborhood feel with excellent public schools. . . not really the house specific – you can decorate and add on, but you can’t move locations

    Reply
  17. Aly says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME! We just bought a new house and would use the Visa to spruce it up :)

    Reply
  18. Rebecca @This Nest is Best says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!!!
    Hmmm…new location (closer to downtown) and Mr. Lemon would probably insist on a fireplace :)

    Reply
  19. Jackie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes Me!

    We just bought our first house and our number one requirement was a driveway! Moving from the city to the suburbs made that pretty easy!

    Reply
  20. Minette says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME! I would buy a home with an open kitchen/breakfast room floor plan.

    Reply
  21. CherylM. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    “HOMES ME!” … I wouldn’t want to buy a NEW home, I’d like to add onto my home and make my bathroom much bigger and a huge walk-in closet.

    Reply
  22. Megan McC says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME! More living space for sure! I love our cozy little home, but with a 4 year old and hopefully more on the way, we could use a little breathing/toy room.

    Reply
  23. Nicole F says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!!

    A fireplace and a kick-butt pantry!

    Reply
  24. Rebecca says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!!!
    I would definitly want a fenced in yard for Tater Tot (my french bulldog). I hate walking him on cold/rainy mornings!).

    Reply
  25. Ellen says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Reply
  26. Anna says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me!!! Def looking for a great deck in a new home.

    Reply
  27. Catherine says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me! I would look for a bigger bathroom with a separate tub and shower!

    Reply
  28. Dana says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!

    A fireplace. All I want is a fireplace. Well the house has to have a bathroom too, but mainly a fireplace ;)

    Reply
    • MaryB in Richmond says

      December 3, 2012 at 3:53 pm

      Ok, that made me laugh out loud! Excellent.

  29. Kate says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me! I’d love a home with a big yard.

    Reply
  30. Megan W says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME! If I were house shopping again – I’d check into zoning laws before buying – and make sure having chickens is legal (cuz they’re not at my current house, and it makes me so so sad.)

    Reply
  31. Courtney says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    Homes me!

    Definitely 2-3 bathrooms!

    Reply
  32. Elizabeth W says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    HOMES ME!! With a home with tons more space and a GIGANTIC kitchen….. and my own bathroom….I’m tired of sharing with my husband and our 6 boys!

    Reply
  33. Erin McGee says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:47 pm

    “HOMES ME!” I would love a laundry room on the same level as the bedrooms. Thank you!

    Reply
  34. Stacey says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME!
    I would want some acreage, a workshop for my husband, and a big finished basement!

    Reply
  35. DeNacho says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! i LOVE my current home but just a smidge more square footage so our spare bed/office could be more accommodating & we could have a 2nd bath or half bath.

    Reply
  36. Skye says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Homes me, please!

    I would love a home with a bigger kitchen!

    Reply
  37. Cheryl B says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! I would definately have a pool on the list of must haves.

    Reply
  38. Life [Comma] Etc says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! I would not buy a house right now…. not sure where I want to live!

    Reply
  39. Emily says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Homes Me! A better layout. We have some big rooms but lots of “dead space”

    Reply
  40. Julie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! Updated plumbing and electrical is the only thing we feel is a must. The rest is all fun to change.

    Reply
  41. Lynn says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Our next home will hopefully have a less inclines driveway. Our little girl loves to run up and down it and it makes my heart skip every time!!! I want a flatter driveway! :)

    Reply
  42. Janny A. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME!! A finished basement!

    Reply
  43. Julie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! A walkable neighborhood with a great community feel is my top priority.

    Reply
  44. Angela says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Homes me!
    I would love to have bigger closets. I guess people in 1940 didn’t have any need for them?

    Reply
  45. Melanie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! We are actually looking forward to buying a bigger home in the spring. The top of our must have list is a bigger kitchen with a better layout. Can’t wait!

    Reply
  46. Kelli C says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME!

    A backyard, a big kitchen, a garage, double vanity in the master…the list goes on and on!

    Reply
  47. Crystal @ 29 Rue House says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! A bigger yard (enough acreage to start a farm sanctuary) and closer to work would be awesome!

    Reply
  48. Cecile says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME!

    If I was buying a house tomorrow I would make sure it doesn’t have white tile floor anywhere! Big mistake and I’d love to replace it in our current place!

    Reply
  49. Jessica M says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    HOMES ME! I can’t wait to buy a home within the next few years and am really looking forward to EVERY aspect of it!

    Reply
  50. Lindsay says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    Homes me!
    And I’d LOVE LOVE LOVE a basement. Sadly, they don’t exist in this section of the country (due to soil type/level of underground water/earthquakes). :(
    So if I’m staying here, I’ll settle for a second story!

    Reply
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