*** 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
Kathy says
Homes me!
I would look for a better neighborhood (not that ours is terrible, but it could definitely be better) and two full baths instead of just one.
Katie says
HOMES ME!
We’ve been in our house for a year today (!), but next time around, I’d like to have a spare bedroom.
Rebecca says
Home me!
Our yard is on a bit of a slope, so if I had to do it again, same house on flat lot.
Beth says
HOMES ME!
I would love a garage and dishwasher. Oh, to dream! :)
Brooke G says
HOMES ME!
Right now: another bedroom (or two!) and a nicer neighborhood. Our house is currently on the market, and we are really hoping to move before our baby arrives in March…but who knows if that will happen :)
Kaylee says
Homes Me! Dream home would be one with DIY projects to do! And room to grow into :)
SB says
HOMES ME!
I want all pull out drawers in the kitchen and oh, closer to the city, not in the suburbs.
Rachel says
HOMES ME!!!
More square footage!!! Momma needs a sewing room that isn’t in the basement next to the pool table.
Elizabeth says
Homes me!
We actually just bought a house and one of the biggest requirements when house hunting was more living space! Our last house felt squished with just one other couple visiting, but in this new house we have space to throw parties and invite both sides of our family over at once!
The $$ will be put to good use decorating all that new space ;)
Chris says
HOMES ME! A new place would be closer to work, still close to shopping, but not much larger than what I have now and not expensive on HOA fees (I’m a condo girl). Just one problem: Such a condo complex doesn’t exist in that neck of the woods.
Kirsten says
HOMES ME! I just bought a house, so I’m looking forward to when some of the updating is done!
Zac T. says
HOMES ME! I’d like space for a mancave in the basement.
ryan says
HOMES ME!
just bought a new (to me) house, so i’m happy with things as they are (for now)!
Jill says
HOMES ME! I would want higher ceilings. I’m only renting my house now, but it only has 6’8″ ceilings! It definitely makes the place feel cozy but can make decorating a challenge.
Megan Wilcox says
HOMES ME!!! Maybe its just because of the time of year, but a new home for me would have to have a fireplace : )
Colleen says
HOMES ME!!
I would love a home with a large yard and a master bathroom!!
Nou says
“HOMES ME!” I would love a bigger house with more square footage for bigger rooms,bathrooms and gathering areas. Plus a bigger backyard. I just moved into a new home which is great for us now, but it never hurts to dream!
Joan says
Homes me! I would love all custom closets and custom storage for the garage. I love my home but I am an org junkie!
Melissa C says
HOMES ME! We just bought a home three years ago (almost to the day!) and so far, we have everything we need and want! I know, crazy lucky! Funny story actually: the house we almost bought actually fell through (after we found out the roof was about to fall through), and we went out in search of another future home. We found our house and just knew it was perfect – and put in an offer the very same day! We love it, and our dog loves it too! :)
Shelly Blecha says
HOMES ME!
I’d love to find a small cape cod, but in a location close to work!
Julie says
HOMES ME!
McKinzie says
“Homes me” At the top of my list would definitely be more square footage for my baby boys and all hard wood floors. You’d be surprised how fast two boys can tear up your carpet!
Jennifer says
HOMES ME! I feel like I’m not asking for too much – a coat closet and a playroom.
Jennie says
Homes me! I would love a laundry room instead of just a laundry closet in the kitchen.
Kimberly says
Homes me!
Third car garage for sure.
Rachel says
HOMES ME! A kitchen with more counter space to cook on!!
Katherine says
Homes me!
I would look for more storage space! Our current 1970s home just doesn’t have enough nooks and crannies.
mp says
HOMES ME!
I commented earlier on how I’d like to have kitchen cabinets with doors — yes, low aspirations — but didn’t see it show up. Am commenting again in case that one didn’t come through. If it did, no need to approve this one! Thanks for the chance!
Megan says
HOMES ME! I would have my kitchen already re-done before I bought it! And a fenced in yard for the pup.
Natalie says
Homes me!
Hoenstly – I love my house and its location. I don’t think I would change a thing. =)
Sarah R says
Homes me!!
I like having a fixer upper, but something closer to the DC Metro is a must.
SoftCrunchyMom says
Homes me
Leah says
Homes me please! We’re lucky enough to already be in our dream home as far as location and have already knocked down a few walls and added the perfect kitchen and a pool, but there’s plenty more to be done!
Annie says
HOMES ME!! I would definitely love to have a sun room along with a fabulous deck with a HOT TUB on it!! :)
Sarah K says
HOME ME!
A fenced in yard for my dog would be a must!
Marie says
HOMES ME!
OMG I would want a pantry! I get serious pantry envy. Tired of devoting a cupboard to food!
Stacy B says
HOMES ME! We just bought and love our home. So I think we’d buy this one again, but with all our little projects done (like the 3rd floor bonus). :)
Wendy says
Homes Me !
My next house will have all WHITE woodwork. Love that look.
Amy says
Homes me! I’d like to pick up my current house and plop it down on a big lot within walking distance of our quaint downtown.
Kim says
HOMES ME! My next house would have to have a bigger kitchen and maybe a pool.
Hilary says
HOMES ME!! Our next home must have a two-car garage on the same level as our kitchen. Right now, we have a one-car garage under our house and the weekly climb up a flight of stairs with groceries annoys me beyond belief!
Deborah Stevens says
HOMES ME! If I were to buy a new home today…I would love a honest to goodness wood burning fireplace and a large fenced in backyard for my sweet westie puppy dog Stanley!
Stephanie says
Homes Me!
I’d like to be able to dream of home ownership..that’d be enough for now.
Carrie D. says
HOMES ME! I need BIG PORCH with part of it screened in… so that I can see the lake that I will be living on!
Alex W. says
Homes me!
I would definitely be looking for a place with a pleasant outdoor space for BBQ’s, reading, morning coffee, etc.
Amanda H says
We bought this last March and am loving that we have a home with a great layout that works for us. This is home that needs much more that a little TLC but rather every cosmetic aspect needs updating. But the great layout is allowing us to take it room by room while still living comfortable enough in the rest of the house without needing to remove walls, move plumbing, etc….
A great layout is a must in any dream home of mine!
Julie says
HOMES ME!!!!
I’d look for a house with a covered front porch (I love ours!), a bigger backyard for the kiddos, and more storage!!
Stephanie says
HOMES ME!
If we were buying another house, I would look for one that has a little more distance from its neighboring houses.
Kathy says
HOMES ME! Definitely a ranch with a finished basement for the grandchildren to play in when they come spend time with us. :)
Rachel says
HOMES ME! Please. A gas stove, central air and a second bedroom, ooooh and outdoor space! BIG asks in the DC market.