*** 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
Jeanne O. says
HOMES ME!
Something cozy and comfortable. Also hardwood floors are a must.
Carrie says
HOMES ME!
Ready to go with no work needed to be done. We bought a lemon and have been working on it for a few years :/
JennP says
Homes me! We love the layout of our home, but I’d kill for a more updated kitchen! It’s easy to buy something and plan to renovate, but quite another to actually do it.
terri says
homes me!!!
i am building a new home here shortly and my wish list included a fireplace, a morning room and wood floors!!!!
Katie says
HOMES ME!
I’d have to have a mudroom. We have one now and its catchall function is the only way the rest of the house survives!
Cassie says
Homes Me
A fenced-in backyard so our daughter can play outside as much as her heart desires (aka: all day! haha)
Sara says
Homes Me!
I would love for our next house to have a bigger and more private yard. (I’m jealous of your first house’s back yard with all the woods!)
Grace says
Homes Me!
I’m just excited about hopefully purchasing my first house in the near future and getting out of an apt!
Jenny says
HOMES ME!
A two car garage – definately a two car garage.
A single parent with only one car can wish for a two car garage right???
Cathie says
Homes me!
My ideal home would include a heated bathroom tile floor!
Michelle Green says
Homes Me! Would love something charming but in good shape — and single level!!
Ashlee says
HOMES ME!
The only thing I would look for is something with a little nook for a home office. I already have a fenced yard, three car garage and a little rental unit on the top floor. I bought this place back in June, and I LOVE it! :)
Jenna says
HOMES ME!!
At the top of my list is a backyard for my dog! We currently live in an apartment so any room for him to run would be awesome!
Shawna Freiburger says
Homes me! Fenced in yard for our 100 lbs puppy to frolic in freely.
Jennifer T. says
“HOMES ME!” I’d love a fenced in backyard.
Kristin says
HOMES ME!
A gas stove…
Leslie says
Homes me!!! I want an actual laundry room not a place that is called a laundry room and is the size of a closet.
Olivia says
Homes me! I’d love a fully finished basement for my family that loves to drop in for a sleepover!! With a bathroom, please! ;)
Sarah W says
HOMES ME!!! If I were in the market for a new home I would find something that had a lot of fruit trees on the property.
Carrie says
HOMES ME! We’d go for a better layout, meaning not another split level! :)
PK says
Homes me! There’s nothing I feel like I’m missing in my current house, except maybe more natural light!
Natalie says
HOMES ME!!! I would choose a litte more square footage and more storage! (I guess that’s two things…but they are kind of the same, no? haha)
Nina says
HOMES ME! I love our current home even though it is not perfect (yet?). For the next house I would definitely wish for a working fireplace…
Kim s. says
Homes me! A gigantic kitchen/family room!
Bonnie Morscher says
HOMES ME!
If I was getting a new home, the must-have would definitely be No Mortgage!
Sarah A says
HOMES ME!
I would definitely look for something with a great kitchen and some great bathrooms. I do a lot of work in the kitchen, and my current one is way too small and outdated! And our bathrooms also need some serious updating.
Joy says
HOMES ME! I would definitely look for a background with room for a vegetable and flower garden, enough room for a medium size dog to run around, and a patio area to enjoy leisurely meals under big umbrella. A few trees would be a huge plus.
Madeline says
HOMES ME! I would love a sunroom!
Amy in Pittsburgh says
HOMES ME!
A second toilet. For my husband.
(Ladies, can I get a HOLLA!)
Laura says
HOMES ME! I’d love to have a second living area in my next place!
Elizabeth says
HOMES ME!
I want a house with a yard and a garage for my husband’s wood shop.
Rhiannon F. says
Homes me! My must have would be a decently sized, well kept backyard! I’m currently in an apartment with two dogs and it would be a requirement for them to have space to run and play.
Jody says
HOMES ME!
My “must have” for my next home would be a double garage entering via a nice mud/laundry room.
Madonna says
HOMES ME
It’s kind of a toss up between a bigger yard and a working fireplace (gas or wood burning). The fireplace has a slight edge because of ambiance and all the mantle seasonal decorating that could occur.
Susan C. says
Homes Me!! New house with be lovely with more square footage and tons of storage space. Large seperate room for my daughter and all her friends to hang out in!
Chelsea D says
HOMES ME!!!
My new home must have is a GINORMOUS closet! Yes I would love a closet so big you can hang out in :) And a nice bathroom would be a plus, I have one of those 100% tan tiled bathrooms… not cute.
Lori Prescott says
Homes Me! I would like my own “mom cave” and a pool! A sewing room would also be nice. A bathroom for every member of the house…the list is long.
Sarah H says
HOMES ME!
Heather says
HOMES ME! I would want a new home with more square footage!
Lara says
HOMES ME!
I have to have to have to have a walkable neighborhood. Nothing makes me feel connected to a place like being able to walk to at least one establishment nearby.
Elizabeth C says
HOMES ME!!!! I could use some dolla dolla bills to spruce up my crib.
Deborah M says
homes me!
Sierra says
Homes Me!! I would like a fireplace in the master bedroom!
Crystal says
HOMES ME!
I would love a bigger kitchen and front entry. I am so over the single file line to get into the house and waiting outside the door for your turn to take off your shoes.
Merry says
HOMES ME, PLLLLEEEASE! My next house would ideally be close to work, have a basement, and have updated kitchen and baths! Would be nice to have a neighborhood pool and some sidewalks as well!
Kim Freestone says
Homes Me! I would love a finished basement!
Leslie says
HOMES ME! …I would love a master bathroom with two sinks!
Becky D. says
HOMES ME!
I would love a house with an open concept kitchen/dining/family room, an area we can chillax as a family and that the front entry door doesn’t open right into into. It’s minus 44 today and that front entry door cools us off right quick when the dogs need to go out.
Kelly.R says
HOMES ME!!
Ha. Being a Realtor I know I would suck as a client… but I think my priority would be something built between 1920-85 with the possibly exception of finding a new construction home like these gems in my city: http://findrealaustin.com/living-green/modern-homes-agave-nine-sixt.htm/
Marty says
Homes ME!