*** 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…
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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
Jennifer B. says
Homes me! An absolute necessity would be more space in/out. Right now I’m just in an apartment, so it won’t be hard to increase the interior square footage. Very very important to me would be a large, fenced back yard for my 2.5 year old boxer mix!
Meryl says
HOMES ME!
A finished basement for sure!
Brianna says
HOMES ME! I would most want an interesting neighborhood with good neighbors!
Alissa says
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Erin M says
HOMES ME!
I love living in Denver, so I wouldn’t change that…but my next place would have floor to ceiling windows.
Jil Swift says
Homes Me!
A fenced in backyard is a MUST!!!
Vortey says
HOMES ME!
Love to decorate my first home…
Natalie Royall says
HOMES ME!!! I love our current house, BUT I wish we had a garden soaking tub in the master. Oh and a roof over our back patio.
BTW, was down at Mongrel yesterday to get MY VERY OWN COPY of your book signed. I just have to say you two are the cutest! So cool that ya’ll are “Richmonders”
Meghan says
HOMES ME!
I’d like to have a (much) bigger kitchen, a dedicated master bathroom, and more curb appeal!
Shauna says
Homes me! We ARE looking for a house, and we want (NEED) a garage for my husband to have a home gym.
graduate.living says
HOMES ME!
I would give a small appendage for a garbage disposal. It’s such a small thing, but you really miss it when you don’t have it.
alison says
Homes Me! More storage!!
Carissa says
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steph says
Homes me!!
I wouldn’t mind a smallish backyard!
Carolyn says
Homes me! I’d be looking for a place with a tree in the yard :) Nothing beats having a tree to climb/swing!
Jess B says
HOMES ME!!
Hopefully within the next few months I’ll be buying my first place so I’ve given this one some thought. Top of the list: Big kitchen cause I LOVE to cook/bake. Followed very closely by: Walk-in closet (cause I’ve never had one).
Sherri says
HOMES ME! A house with a landscaping and a function fence! I’m not picky but boy do we stick out on the block.
Erica says
HOMES ME!
We are in the process of buying a new house, and the thing about this house that was just the cherry on top – it has a full-blown stage in the basement!! It’ll be great for play and skits as our kids grow up. So fun!!
Ashley J says
HOMES ME!
I’d love a back porch to read in the sun!
Raquel says
Homes Me!
At the top of the wish list: Attached Garage:)
Elizabeth says
Homes me!
I would like a garage with my next house.
Katie C says
HOMES ME! The list is long, but definitely at the very top is a family room! Like a whole big room where lots of people could gather, and preferably with room for a sectional :)
Ashley Jensen says
HOMES ME!
I would love love love to have a large eating area with a big wooden kitchen/dining table (Think indoor pinic table) where all the fam can sit around for dinners and games.
Sam says
HOMES ME!!
Location, location, location
Leah says
HOMES ME!
#1 would be a house with an outdoor area for sitting and a small veggie garden!
Brooke says
Homes me! We’re going to be in the market for a new home soon as our family has outgrown our little bungalow. On my must-have list? 2 bathrooms and a basement. I don’t think that’s too much to ask!
Amy O says
Homes me! I’m not picky I’d just love to finally not live in an apartment anymore- and I’d love to have a real backyard!
Erin says
HOMES ME!
I definitely judge every house on it’s kitchen, I’d need an island and to have it open to the rest of the house..
shay says
Homes Me! I would love another bedroom! We have to many kids!
jess says
HOMES ME!
It is a three-way tie between great neighborhood; character/curb appeal; and 1.5 bathroom minimum (hubs and I can share a tub, but we gotta have seperate – but equal –commodes.
Sara says
Homes me! A washer and dryer!
Tami says
Homes Me! I would love room for a garden.
Marcy says
Homes Me! I would want land – we live in a city with the houses right next to each other. I want some space away from neighbors :)
Jules says
HOMES ME!!! I’m actually on the hunt for a new home. I have several things on my list. Decent sq footage, nice level back yard preferably already fenced, 20 minutes from work, brick w/garage and if it had a pool that would be a bonus.
Amy D says
HOMES ME! I would look for hardwood floors and a flat fenced in backyard…. maybe some kind of craft room/office for me.
Beryl says
HOMES ME!
I would love to have a bigger backyard and gas range in my kitchen!
Jen G. says
HOMES ME!
I’d look for something cozier than what I have now — less to clean! Plus, anywhere I move to has to have a fireplace!
Jessica C says
HOMES ME!
I’m pretty happy in my current home, although buying a house that we didn’t have to finish the attic and/or basement in order to get a third bedroom would be fantastic.
Rhonda G says
Homes Me! I would want a bigger backyard with lots of grass in a new house.
megan says
homes me!
we just moved into our first house three weeks ago so I think it’s a little too early to start wishing the new house away. But I think I would like more natural light.
Jessie says
HOMES ME! A recently redone kitchen! We’re contemplating starting a remodel on the 1960s kitchen, and I can already tell I’m not going to want to go through this with our next house!
Natasha R. says
Homes Me! If I had to buy a new house today, I’d look for one with a bigger yard, a more functional kitchen, and maybe a larger garage so that I could kick the other half out of his “office” and actually have a guest room :-)
RLB says
HOMES ME!
Must haves — a cozy den with a fireplace, an eat-in kitchen, bedrooms all on the second floor, a private yard and ample storage.
Carrie says
HOMES ME! A must have would be an open floor plan. And a great plus would be hardwood floors.
Courtney says
Homes me! I’m not too picky but I’d need 2 bathrooms.
Sarajane says
Homes Me!
My must have is a west-facing view of the Olympic Mountains/sunsets. It won’t be cheap, but it will bring infinite enjoyment.
Becky says
HOMES ME! must have a yard for the puppies to play in.
Kate says
Homes me! I would love a brick wall somewhere on the inside of the house. But I would settle with building one…
Sara says
HOMES ME! Desires for our next house: large yard/property (with three dogs, a kiddo, and a desire for chickens this is a must), large warm kitchen that can be the hub of the house, a good amount of natural light, and main floor laundry if possible. Everything else is pretty flexible.
Heather A says
HOMES ME!
A fireplace with a big mantel is a must have!