*** 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.
- 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
Sharon says
Homes me!
My must have would definitely have to be more storage or a garage. Something NOT on a well would be great, too:)
Lauren says
Homes me!
We are in desperate need of more bathrooms – our house only has one for a family of 4!
Liz says
Homes Me! It’s all about the location.
Brian says
Homes me! A larger master closet/more storage space.
leslie says
HOMES ME!
we would dearly love more bedrooms– currently the two no-longer-kids are still sharing a bedroom. :-(
Shannon says
Homes Me! We are coming up on the first year of being in our new house. Most important was easy maintenance and square footage. This would really help cozy up the place!
Katie C. says
homes me!
I’m in an apartment with no more than 3 square feet of counter space (and I love to cook and bake), so when my fiancé and I get married I am demanding a place with a decent kitchen. And a washer and dryer.
Michelle H says
Homes Me!
I’d pick a yard with no neighbors…we’ll, at least no close neighbors!
Jenny Thompson says
Homes me!!
More windows, for sure!
Shelby says
HOMES ME! I would look for more square footage and at least one more bedroom (we currently have 4 kids in a three bedroom). I would also love a place without ugly green carpet throughout! Thanks for the giveaway.
Deandra says
I forgot to say HOMES ME!
Kristin R says
Homes me please! I would look for more storage space. I love my 106 year old Victorian for lots of reasons, but ample storage space isn’t one of them.
Maggie B. says
HOMES ME!!
We just bought our first house so I wouldn’t change a thing =)
Sally says
HOMES ME! My must haves in a house are character ( I love a good craftsman bungalow), good bones (room layout, windows with lots of sun), and a good location.
My current “home” is an apartment, but that $500 would go along way towards the new couch I’ve got in mind :-)
Stephanie Farley says
HOMES ME! I would look for a bigger backyard for my dog, but I love to back up to the woods like I do now. I also want more bedrooms so we can keep an office when my husband and I have babies. I didn’t think I would care about a basement but I love the one we have now… so that might be a must!
Melissa says
HOMES ME! I’d like a half bath right off of the common space- for guests. It’s the little things!
Meagan says
HOMES ME, please.
I’m searching for my first home to buy right now. I am looking for a home in a specific area of town with lots of closet space!
Chrissy says
HOMES ME! In my home, I’d want a larger kitchen for cooking and entertaining.
Shifra says
Homes me!
I love the house I have right now. Seriously, I love it. But one day I would like an extra bedroom or two. And a playroom separate from my living room. And an attic maybe? One day…
Nina says
homes me! a second bathroom would be so helpful. and as long as i’m in biking distance to work, i’m a happy home owner!
carla says
HOMES ME! Must have more easily accessible storage.
kelsey says
Homes Me! I would like to find a CHEAP home that is still close to my jobs :)
Ashley says
HOMES ME! I would love a real yard.
Elizabeth B. says
Homes me! My must have would be a washer/dryer. :) I’m not really hard to please, am I?
Lindsay says
Homes me! At the top of my list is a separate laundry room.
Meg Negrey says
HOMES ME!
I would love to have somewhere that I could garden and plant some fruit trees.
Amy says
homes me – a better neighbourhood. No more suburbia! I want transit and mixed developments! SIGH. I miss Vancouver
Kim Bernhardt says
Homes Me!
It would have to be location!!! In fact, I would want to buy the home we are renting right now that I have oh so many dreams of imporving things in it! Open up the kitchen, TV room and Living room. Add a few more feet to the second bathroom- so you know you can walk into it without hitting your hip on the sink. Oh the dreams!
Katie says
Homes me! I would have a bathroom with a double sink. With 2 young daughters, my tiny bathroom is only going to get smaller as they get older!
Kassy says
Homes me! First thing on my list more rooms!
Jessica says
Homes me! I’d love a one-level place with wooden floors so my kiddo could navigate easily in his wheelchair.
Julie L says
Homes Me! I’d love to have a jacuzzi tub!!
Kim P says
HOMES ME!
Cheryl says
HOMES ME!
We’re headed into retirement – so several must haves for our next house: rural but near good medical care, level spot with sun for a big garden, storage space for canning, not slab built (concrete floors are so hard on feet & knees), laundry not in basement or garage and detatched mother-in-law apartment – could be a long search!
Courtney Branney says
HOMES ME!
I would look for a home that came with a built in maid, those exist right?
Mary says
HOMES ME!
I would love for my future home to be only 1 story but with a basement!
Ishra Solieman says
HOMES ME!
Something with some character!
meryl rose says
HOMES ME!
If we were buying a new house today we’d get one with another bedroom. We’re expecting baby #1 and we’re in a 2 bedroom and I work from home so one is my office…
Marlena says
HOMES ME! A second bathroom, for sure. We only have one now and there are a lot of potty dances, even for only three people.
Danyl H says
HOMES ME! I would definitely be on the market for more square footage and an open floor plan. I love my neighborhood and my large yard but we’re quickly running out of space!
Wendy says
HOMES ME! I’d love a garage! And a nice big yard for the kids and the pups to play in!
Jessica says
Homes me! I’d love more natural light in the living areas.
Katie says
HOMES ME! When we look for houses, we’ll be looking for good schools and nice neighborhoods.
Lindsay F. says
HOMES ME!!
I love my current house but wish I had a fence & my neighbors were a little further away!
Kris says
HOMES ME!
We are actually under contract on our house right now and will be moving the weekend before Christmas into an old farmhouse built in 1855. Currently we have a ginormous sectional that will not fit anywhere in our new living room – so we’re going to have to buy a new couch soon! I’m thinking a loveseat from West Elm in Lagoon Microsuede!
Cara says
HOMES ME! Some outdoor space
Angela S says
HOMES ME!
I would look for more square footage and more STORAGE!!!
Chelsey says
HOMES ME!
I would need to have a yard… preferably fenced (the pup needs room to roam!!)
Barbara says
HOMES ME! My must have is a basement. It would be so nice to have a space to organize stuff, then the rest of the house would be neat, right?
toby says
homes me! with an on suite master bath!