*** 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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Jenny Bullock says
HOMES ME!
We would look for a bigger kitchen and family room, office space, and maybe a pool!!
Cheryl says
HOMES ME!! A screened in porch, definitely a screened in porch. With a ceiling fan. Oh, and ceiling fans on the front porch. Those southern summers are a beast.
Megan H. says
HOMES ME!
I would love a shorter drive to work. Right now I am at about 45 minutes each way. However, I have a great job and love my current house.
nancyo says
HOMES ME!
I would love a house with potential, close to work and a basement or place for added storage.
Jessica says
Homes me! I would like a location that is a slightly closer walk to the train!
Barbara O'Neill says
HOMES ME!!
Must have would be more space!
Fay says
Homes Me! Two things are missing in our current house: a fireplace and bigger bathroom vanities. They will be a must next time around.
Stephanie Williams says
We are actually getting ready to move and the list is:
Husband wants more land
I really need lots of windows and a little more space for storage.
Homes Me!!!!!!
Jennifer D says
Homes me!
I would love a sunroom, one more bathroom (house fill of boys) and a n actual guest room. Other that that, our small house is perfect!
Christi says
Homes Me!
Anna says
Homes Me!
I desperately need more than the 550ish sq.ft. I currently have. Specially with a 70lb dog… a backyard would be nice too!
Michelle says
HOMES ME!!!! If I were house hunting now my “must have” would be an open floor plan!!!
Erin G. says
Homes Me!
My number one goal would be a cheaper monthly price tag! With my current rent of $1900 for a one bedroom apartment, wherever my next home will be and regardless of whether it’s a mortgage payment or rent bill every month it will be less money for a bigger space!!!
Lauren says
HOMES ME!
My husband and I are actually looking to buy our first home now. Our biggest “must haves” are a location closer to our jobs and outdoor space.
Nicole says
HOMES ME!
I am actually hoping to buy a home soon. kitchens and layout are important to me. I have the benefit of having a home designer for a hubby…that helps!
Juliet says
HOMES ME! A bigger kitchen or a separate dining room because our current kitchen is way too small to perform both duties.
Jen says
Homes Me! My must have is my neighborhood. I’m renting and would love to buy in the same neighborhood because I love the amenitites.
Sarah K. says
Homes Me! I would definitely need a bigger closet!
Ria says
Homes Me!
Location with more square footage.
Nini says
HOMES ME!!
A location closer to the main street! We thought we bought close enough, but after 5 years we realize that we totally didn’t!! Next house, before we buy, I will try and walk all of our daily errand from the house first!
Mary says
HOMES ME!
I just bought my first house this summer and I love (almost) all of it except the kitchen! It wasn’t until after I moved in that I realized I didn’t have a kitchen drawer wide enough to fit a silverware tray! Gahh! : )
Leanne says
HOMES ME! We live in a narrow Philadelphia row home, so I think I’d be longing for some SPACE and LIGHT and OUTDOORS!
Bethany says
HOMES ME!
I would want an open floor plan. Nothing worse than feeling closed in
Sally says
Homes Me! A master bathroom, large closets, and lots of storage space!
Danielle Pitt says
Homes me! I am currently buying a home and a big factor for me was a neighborhood with sidewalks.
Tracie says
HOMES ME PLEASE…
I love the home I’m in now but if I were currently looking for antoher home I’d make sure I had lighter countertops and an extra room to workout in, lol.
Chrissie says
HOMES ME!
I love my current house, but if I was in the market, I’d like one a little closer to the train.
Felicita says
Homes me!
Peggy says
Homes me! My one must-have would be fewer square feet! My husband and are will soon be empty-nesters, and I’d love to have something small to play with.
Nicole says
HOMES ME!
I did just buy a house and am waiting to close. I wanted lots of natural light above anything else!
Kim says
Homes me please!! I’ d love to have a full, finished basement to add living space to our family of seven. Also, a 3-car garage would be nice!
Renee says
HOMES ME!
If I were buying a new home I would choose one that had a open layout.
Debra says
Homes me! All new flooring and all will be well!
Jenny says
HOMES ME!
I bought my first home after a divorce and having a new child. We have been in it for a year and I love every memory we have made there so far and look forward to the manny more.
Eric says
HOMES ME!
If I bought a new house, it would have a larger kitchen or master bath. Or both.
Shayna says
HOMES ME!! I would need a big yard that is fenced in for my dogs. If they’re not sleeping, they’re running!
Jason says
HOMES ME!
I’ll be looking for a house with lots of character and lots of work to be done. Nothing cookie cutter for me.
Lauren (in PA) says
HOMES ME!
I would love extra storage space, no plaster walls, a less disfuntional kitchen and a soaking tub.
Lizzie says
HOMES ME!
I would love to have updated plumbing and bathrooms!
Sam G says
HOMES ME!
If I could, I’d take my current house and move it farther from the railroad tracks. When we built it 6 years ago there were only 2 trains that went by each day, so we thought we could live with it. After we built anohter rail company bought the tracks and now we get 20+ freight trains per day. Even though we are a few houses away from the tracks, the noise and vibrations are driving us bonkers!
Holly says
HOMES ME!
If we were to buy another home it would need to have a basement! I would LOVE to have the additional storage, workroom and future expansion area, not to mention a feeling of security when those tornadoes roar through our area!
Amy says
HOMES ME!
I’m the opposite of most commenters – I’m sick of yard work! Our next place will NOT have a yard or a garden.
Chris says
Homes me! Theater seats for our “big TV room” as my kids call it. And a detached garage, storage building.
Veronica says
HOMES ME!
Top of my list is an big open fabulous kitchen with tons of counter and storage space. I love to cook and spend time in the kitchen, plus it doesn’t matter how big your house is, everybody gravitates towards the kitchen all the time!
Kate says
HOMES ME!
A garage and/or basement is a necessity. the hubby has tools and spare car parts everywhere!
Colleen says
HOMES ME! I would love to redo our tiny basement bath.
Louise says
HOMES ME! I would get a nice big heated garage for my boyfriend who fixes trucks for living :)
Fairfax Avenue says
HOMES ME! I’d just like a house, and not an apartment in a multi-unit building.
Melissa van Herksen says
HOMES ME, please!!!! So far we have had 5 homes on 3 different continents in the last 7 years. But each home has been great in its own way, but today what I look for in a house is a yard and a separate room to keep the toys. We can’t be too picky moving around and the search varies and your must haves vary by continent…in Africa we needed screens and central air in chile we need earthquake worthy construction. But in every house we get we try to make a home and the 500 usd will come in handy for our upcoming trip to Miami where I will get to see u at books and books! I plan on going crazy at homegoods
Angela M says
HOMES ME!
Must have is a bigger kitchen! Mine is toooo small for anything :(