*** 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
Rebeka says
Homes me!! My must: NO popcorn ceilings. They give me the creeps.
Joanna says
HOMES ME! While a helipad sounds nice, I’d just want a big kitchen with a space to eat in! And a big laundry room :-)
Amber McMullen says
HOMES ME!
I would want a little more room. Not a gigantic house because that means more to clean, but just a little more breathing room!
Geri says
Homes me! I would love giant windows that aren’t right in front of a parking lot.
Katy says
HOMES ME!
We just bought a house in March and I love it, so I can’t even imagine wanting to move again.
Maria says
HOMES ME! I want a house with a door at the back of the wardrobe.
Brita says
Homes me!!!!
We just bought our house last year and it’s pretty close to perfect but one thing I would wish for is a nice pool for the big empty backyard!! Maybe one day!
Alise says
HOMES ME PRETTY PLEASE WITH CHERRIES!!!
I love our 1940’s home, it is so cute with lots of charm and character. With that said, our next home would have at least 2 bathrooms. Right now our bathroom is so outdated and teeny tiny. My husband and I have to leave at the same time so getting ready in the morning is truly a test sometimes.
Thanks YHL!
caseyj610 says
HOMES ME!
My top list of “wants” would be reclaimed hardwood floors and bigger bathroom space!
Emily S says
Homes me! I would want a fireplace!
Krystle @ ColorTransformedFamily says
Home me!
I would love to have a stand alone house with a bigger yard and an office. Sounds like a Christmas wish list.
Peter says
HOMES ME!
Garage.
Meghan says
Homes Me!
The only thing about my house that I wish was different was that it had a porch but I dont think its worth looking or buying a new house- so Ill stick with what I have!
Ashley Watson says
HOMES ME!!!!! i would look at the small details before buying, baseboards window sills etc. those small things drive me nuts!
Carrie says
HOMES ME!
We just moved in to our first house this summer, and I’m still in love. However, after a lot of unexpected work in the basement, in our next house we’ll definitely be taking a closer look in every nook and cranny!
Kristen says
Homes me!
I would get a bigger house in a nicer neighborhood
Brittany says
HOMES ME!
I think my latest thing is a laundry room attached to the master closet. That is my DREAM right now!
Whitney J says
Homes Me! We’d like something a little closer to work
Sarah says
Homes ME!
…must have a mortgage payment and property taxes that I can afford?? And trees!
holly says
homes me! I’d love a more private backyard.
Jenn says
HOMES ME!!
We just bought a new home so I don’t have any things about my current house that irk me and I’d want to change. However, my general home must-haves are a modern, open floor plan, a big backyards backing to woods and lots of windows!
Liz says
HOMES ME!
Although I we are happy with our current house, if we moved, I would love an eco-friendly home, with updated kitchen and bathrooms, and a nice backyard.
Alison Zarrella says
HOMES ME! Right now I need double the closet space…and maybe a nice big jacuzzi.
Kristin says
Homes me! Now with little ones I’d love to have a family room / play room.
Katie Menschner says
HOMES ME!
A desk built in to the kitchen area–love this!
shokufeh says
HOMES ME!
Liza says
HOMES ME!
We just bought our first house in April and if I were to buy a new one I’d want more storage! It just seems that there is never enough storage!!
Kristen says
Homes Me! :)
I would want a house that is closer to downtown!
Misti Sciacca says
HOMES ME!…my next house would have to have a garage/mud room! We enter our house from an un-covered stoop…directly into the kitchen…shoes under foot…a mess!
Casey says
Homes me! My must have would be big windows that let in a lot of light.
Elizabeth says
HOMES ME!
If I bought a new house today, it would have to have outdoor space – I love my current apartment (in Manhattan), but I miss my old deck!
Emily Gravitt says
HOMES ME! 4 bedrooms is a “must have” for the next house.
Julia @ This Idiot's Guide says
HOMES ME!
My must-have would be a bigger yard!!
Kady says
HOME ME!!
My must have would be a BIG, OPEN living room, kitchen, dining room!!
Jess B says
Homes Me! We are about to significantly downsize so that we can be in a city we love, so location is definitely high on my list!
Heather Flint says
HOMES ME! Please!
I actually DID just buy a new home!! (Move in in 20 days!). The criteria…I saw the house EXACTLY two years before our closing date and fell in love with it. I was actually the crazy lady that knocked on the door blabbing about how beautiful their house was and asking if they would want to sell it. I started saving for the house, and two years later I was signing on the dotted line having my dreams come true!!! :)
Caroline says
HOMES ME! We just bought a house this past weekend and it included almost all of my “must haves!” I can’t wait to move in and start decorating!
Jenn says
Homes me! A nice big kitchen!
Lindsey says
HOMES ME!
My new house would definately require a finished basement!
Renata says
Homes me!
I actually just bought a house and even though I didn’t get what was at the top of my list I still love our house :) #1 was a bigger yard
Mandy says
Homes me!
I’d like another bedroom and finished basement. Right now my 7 yo stepdaughter and 9 mo son share a room, which I have a feeling will be WWIII in a few years if we don’t make some changes lol
Tori says
HOMES ME!
A laundry room connected to master closet!
Sonja says
Homes me!
I want me some fireplaces!!
bekah says
HOMES ME!
Just general safety/health. I know that is weird, but twice now we have lived in homes that have had an adverse impact of the health of our children. And both times we have been straight up lied to by the people who own the houses. It is sad to see how deceitful people actually are.
Rebekah says
Homes me!
I would love a second bathroom!
Megan says
Homes Me!
I would need to stay in my ‘hood! I love it.
Tashia D says
Homes Me!
The house would have to have a master bath room for sure!
Leslie R. says
HOMES ME! I would love a larger den WITH NO FIREPLACE. It completely throws off the balance in my den.
Stephanie says
HOMES ME! I do love my house, but if we ever move I’d look for an ensuite master bath and a bigger yard.
lisa says
homes me!