*** 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
Denise Mattsen says
“HOMES ME!”
Jamie H says
HOMES ME! I would want a bigger yard! :o)
Caitlain says
HOMES ME! I would love a huge walk in closet!
Mike Hadady says
HOMES ME! I would want a garage since we only have on street parking currently.
AviLynn says
Homes me! Must have would be a large mudroom & a much bigger laundry room. I’m definitely feeling the crunch since we’ve expended our family by a few kiddos.
Karen says
Homes Me!!!
Currently we rent, so anything purchased would be an upgrade. I have a huge soft spot for old houses…it would have to have character, hardwood floors, and high ceilings (nothing crazy, but no 7 foot ceilings here!). And my all-time must is it has to have built-ins…they are one of my favorite old-home features.
Alana says
Homes Me! If I were to buy a new house today my must-haves are: a large yard (I live on .11 acres) and a more open floorplan.
Dina says
HOMES ME!
As Manhattan apartment dwellers, there’s a long list of things we would want in a new place: a washer/dryer in the unit (so rare!), more outdoor space (instead of climbing out our bedroom window “Friends” style), and of course all of the usual things that everyone in NYC wants: another bedroom, another bathroom, a bigger kitchen, and more closet space… It’s a good thing we love this city!
Sarah M says
HOMES ME!!! Definitely more square footage! We’re outgrowing our tiny first home!
Sarah says
Homes Me!
I would be looking for more acreage in a rural area! Get me out of the city please!!!
Jodi says
HOMES ME!
I’d look for less space but better designed.
MizLottie says
HOMES ME!!! PLEASE!!!
I would love to have a small yard more than anything. What I have now is basically a concrete dog run, very sad.
Lee says
Homes Me! I’d love a house with a lush lawn and landscaping, buried in trees!
Michelle Morris says
HOMES ME!” and tell us…we’d love one more bedroom and the kids’ rooms to be larger. 2nd must-have, a better kitchen with more counterspace, better cabinets and newer appliances.
Sarah says
Homes Me! I love my current home, I just want a huge budget to redo the basement and master bathroom!
antoinette says
homes me! i need a more efficient heating and cooling system…an updated kitchen wouldn’t hurt either. :)
Kristen says
HOMES ME, PLEASE!! We’re in a condo with no balcony now, so in our next place I’d love anything with a little outdoor space- a balcony, deck, back yard, I’ll take anything!
MommaDub says
Homes Me!
Next house MUST have a wrap around deck. Extravagant, I know. But this is the life I dream of, waking up and enjoying my coffee and writing on my wrap around deck.
Kaylee S says
HOMES ME!
There are a few things I would love in a new home… Dark flooring, a newer kitchen and a big back yard for our dog to run around in. Oh I would also love a 2 storey home (right now we live in a bungalow).
Kayleigh says
HOMES ME!
I’m craving a big wrap-around porch like nobody’s business! What can I say? I’m a farmgirl!
Bonnie says
HOMES ME! I’d want more storage space or a garage/work/diy space.
Dee says
HOMES ME! I want a small outdoor space with my next home — no more yardless condo living!
Alicia says
HOMES ME!
We just bought a house, so this giveaway would be so helpful! One of our “musts” was that the house have room for us to grow into. Good thing, too, because we found out we were expecting 1 week after we closed on our house!
Sarah SR says
HOMES ME!
Seeing as we are looking right now, these are our non-negotiables: minimum of three bedrooms, move in ready kitchen, good neighborhood, and screened in pool and patio (it is Florida!).
Chelsea says
HOMES ME!
A master bathroom! Our current 1940’s house has no such thing!
Mary says
Homes me!!
Nicole says
HOMES ME!
It would have to be much closer to the city, with great curb appeal!
LC says
HOMES ME!!!
My husband and I currently live in a condo. It would be so nice when we move to have a house with a nice big kitchen and island!! Another must would be some character…like original hardwood floors, built-ins and big windows.
Brydee says
HOMES ME!
Location, location, location!
mary hagenston says
HOMES ME!! HUMONGOUS WINDOWS TO LET THE LIGHT AND THE VIEW IN!!
Robert says
HOMES ME! A must have for me is always a garage! Gotta have a place for the toy.
Barbara O says
Homes me! While I love my house, I would like a little bit more square footage and a larger family room/den!
Erin says
HOMES ME! If I were to buy a new house today, I would have to be sure to get one with at least 1.5 bathrooms. Our current house only has 1 full…it would be nice not to have to clean up my makeup and such before every guest comes over.
Alicia says
HOMES ME!
A rec room/basement…I have two boys and they REALLY need their own space to hangout and play!!
Dani MP says
HOMES ME!
A nice yard and a quieter street than we currently live on!
Maren says
HOME ME!! My home must have trees!!
Janine says
HOMES ME!
If I were to buy a new home today, my must have would be a great room where all our family and extended familt could come to congregate. If not, that, than definetely a second full bath would do too :) Thank you.
Sally says
Homes Me!
If I were to buy a new house it would have to be in the historical district of our city. Closer to work and further from suburbia!
Roswell says
Homes Me!
If we were to do it again, I think we’d look for two walk in closets in the master bedroom and dual vanities in the master bath
Danette Dillon says
HOMES ME!
A think a home for me would have to include hardwood floors at least in the living areas. I love hardwood.
Elizabeth says
HOMES ME! A fantastic kitchen!
Kari says
HOMES ME!
We would love another bathroom and bedroom and a large family room! More room for our 1 yr old to run around and for any future kiddos. Oh and I know my hubs is dying for a garage!
Gabriela says
Homes me, please!
Pretty simple: garage/parking, laundry room, backyard :) we live in a city apartment with none of these.
Kelly says
Homes Me! i would love a big fenced in yard for the dog to be able to run around and maybe a nice patio/fireplace!
Sarah says
HOMES ME! A walk-in closet is a must for me!
Beth says
Homes me! Would LOVE a parking pad! Ah, the joys of living in the city. :)
Jenna Sharp says
Homes me!!
If I were to buy a new house today it would def. need a bigger closet :P
Taylor says
HOMES ME! A giant kitchen island. Well, a giant kitchen. I’d love to no longer squeeze around in our little apartment one!
Mandi says
HOMES ME!
A fireplace. And possibly second on the list is a Bay window of somekind…
Kelly B says
Homes me! I desperately wish I had an electric garage door opener!