*** 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
Katie says
HOMES ME!
Top of my list must have: Well, since winter is fast approaching, I would say a two-stall attached garage with a heated floor/heated driveway. I hate hate hate shoveling snow, and I hate hate hate having to scrape my car. But I love living in a Winter Wonderland.
Allyn says
HOMES ME!
I’d love a bigger brighter kitchen with gas appliances.
ALEXANDRA says
HOMES ME!
I would love a big kitchen and more storage space in all areas of the house!
Rachel says
Homes Me! We are looking to buy a house in the next few months. Specifically a lake house! So our non negotiable feature would be it needs to be waterfront.
heather says
HOMES ME!
A new house right now would need to have a fireplace or wood stove for these cold winter nights!
Tara says
HOMES ME!
I would love a basement! Mostly for storage, but if it had a finished playroom for my kids I would be thrilled!
Jennifer says
HOMES ME! I love our house but I would love an eat-in kitchen…
Denae says
Home me! For sure a bigger place. Not tooo much bigger, but something larger than 700sf for our family of 5 would be lovely!
Andrea Morton says
HOMES ME!! Nice neighbors, please!
Caroline says
HOMES ME!
I would look for two full bathrooms. I’m lucky to have 1.5 currently, but it would be great if everyone in the house didn’t have to share 1 tiny shower…
sara says
Homes me! My new house must have a wrap around porch!
lee says
Homes me! I gotta have a pond!
Jaimi says
HOMES ME!
The NUMBER ONE thing I would look for is more closet/storage space. Our current house is majorly lacking in that department.
Jana H says
HOMES ME!!!
I would DEFINITELY look for more square footage. Our house is 1400 square feet with four of us plus another baby on the way and I need more room!!!
Kim says
Homes me!
I really love so much about our current place that there isn’t much I would change. Maybe a half bath for guests? Or a more private yard?
Kristin says
HOMES ME!
When searching for my dream home I would love a place with more land than house and a 2 or more car garage.
Caitlin Vestal says
Homes me!
A fireplace is a must on our list!
Suz says
Homes me!!! I would like a bigger kitchen with more counter space.
Kate says
HOMES ME!
I just did buy a house…hopefully closing December 28th! I LOVE everything about it…the only thing I wish we had was another full bathroom
Ashley says
HOMES ME!! I would love a walk-in pantry. I never have enough space to store all of my serving pieces.
Brandi from Bloomington says
HOMES ME!
I have a treasure trove of must-haves for a future home but at the top of the list would be more counter space in the kitchen. My kitchen is tiny. Like, efficiency apartment tiny. I literally tripped over my dog last night when I turned around to put the lasagna in the stove. I also have two boys and currently have two bedrooms so I’d like a four bedroom house so we can all retreat to our own rooms. Husband too. A fenced in yard would be my last wish because my pups like to run.
Ruby Showalter says
HOMES ME!!! I’d want a large kitchen/dining area so that I could entertain!
Liza H says
HOMES ME PLEASE! I would love some fresh paint and a new kitchen table!
Jen says
HOMES ME! My must have is a fireplace… I need someplace warm to snuggle up and a mantle for my stockings!
Bayron says
HOMES ME!
I need a house with a separate building in the back for my car shop and project cars.
Amy @ Elephant Eats says
HOMES ME!
My perfect house would have a beautiful kitchen with tons of counter space and storage! I can’t wait to have a house and get our of my teeny nyc apt….
Beth says
Homes Me! Dishwasher and a better school district…
Jennifer says
HOMES ME!
I need to get out of my tiny one bedroom apartment so I can do so many of the awesome things I see on this blog! More space, closer to work, and the freedom to PAINT! *sigh* such a luxury . . .
Rebecca says
Homes Me! Extra storage is a must!!
Sarah R says
HOMES ME!
Elizabeth F. says
Homes Me!!! Location, location, location… You can change everything else :)
Rebecca says
Homes Me! Extra Storage is a must!
Anna says
HOMES ME!
I want a house with an open floor plan and high ceilings, and a kitchen with more than 2 feet of counter space (thanks, NYC apartments!)
kaia says
HOMES ME!
We are actually just about to close on our first home! I am so excited for 2 bathrooms, a dishwasher, and the fact that it is going to be our home!
Kate says
Homes me! The top must haves, Good schools, Yard, garage, close to work and a downstairs half bath!
Cara H. says
HOMES ME!
In our next home we will have a second bathroom, a shop for the DIY projects we currently squeeze into the 1 car garage, a craft room, and a MUCH larger yard. Not that we have an “our next home will have…” list going, or anything..
Janelle says
HOMES ME! Next new home must.have.more.bathrooms!
Maggie Reece says
Homes Me! I would look for a master bathroom that had a bath tub. Currently, I live in a 1950s style home that has a small master bath with the yellow tile.
Mindy says
HOMES ME!!
My non negotiable would be a second bedroom and bathroom. I’ve lived in a 1 bed, 1 bath for the last 3 years and I would love to have an office/guestroom that does not somehow involve my couch!
Cristina Miller says
HOMES ME!
It would definitely be a master bathroom.
Basil says
HOMES ME! A kid-friendly neighborhood is on my list as well as a yard.
judi says
HOMES ME!
all bedrooms on the same floor!!!! plus a more functional kitchen and i’d just love a real working fireplace.
Judy says
Homes Me!
We really could use an extra bedroom for an art studio/ guest room. Plus a pool – pretty hot here in the summer (Phoenix)
Thanks!
Britt @ Honest to Goodness Living says
HOMES ME!
REAL bathtub (no shower/tub combo) in the master ensuite – The capabilities for an open-ish floor plan – hardwood floors – lots of windows for natural light – and LOTS of character :)
Nate says
HOMES ME!
Mid-century look/feel!
Corinne says
HOMES ME and I would look for a big yard for my boys!
Nicole Betterley says
Homes Me! Im actually looking for a home to buy right now and my must haves are a big kitchen doesnt have to be fancy cause the diyer in me can turn the room into something I love. As long as the home has good bones :)
michelle says
Homes me!
I really love my current home, but I wouldn’t mind adding a sunroom and/or mudroom off the back.
Sherree H says
“HOMES ME”!
I would like a home that has a seperate dining room that I could put a big table in it that would seat our growing family of 9. Our two married children and their families are growing. We were Blessed with two grandboys this fall.
Kimberly Casler says
Homes me!
I would like nice flooring… hardwood, tile, nice new carpet in the bedrooms…