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Young House Love » Giveaways » Fab Freebie: Homes On Homepage

| By John Petersik | December 3, 2012 | 7,959 Comments

Fab Freebie: Homes On Homepage

*** 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.

Homes Dot Com Giveaway

  • 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

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Comments

  1. Mary- Clare E. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!!! I would love to have a huge walk in closet!

    Reply
  2. Melissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes Me! I would def need a fireplace for all the cold winter nights!

    Reply
  3. Denise says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I just bought my first house a 16 months ago and finished renovating the main floor last winter, still working on the basement. My dream house would have a dream bathroom — deep soaking tub!!

    Reply
  4. Harmony Quiroz says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! I would want finished attic and basement space – there is a big to-do list on the current house!

    Reply
  5. Tasha says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! I think a little yard would be nice.

    Reply
  6. Jeff says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Brick exterior

    Reply
  7. taryn says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes Me! My Husband and I are house hunting and one of our must haves is double vanities in the master! We need our own space to survive :)

    Reply
  8. Lauren says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I would rather have something with a larger master bath and and a laundry inside the house vs. in the garage (because I always end up dropping some clean clothes on the floor when transfering from the washer to the dryer!)

    Reply
  9. jillian says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! I would love to have an updated kitchen.

    Reply
  10. Kim says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes me! My number one must have would be larger closets! I live in an old bungalow, so my closets are tiny!

    Reply
  11. Sarah S says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! I love living in the city – close to shopping, restaurants, and work. I’ll insist that my next home is in the city limits as well – no suburbs for this gal!

    Reply
  12. Maria says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!!!!!! I want CLOSETS!

    Reply
  13. bethblntn says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!
    Must be older then 1950 (odd I know)
    must have a good yard
    must have income potential (ie basement or something that could be changed to an income property)
    must have at least three bedrooms
    must be two story

    Reply
  14. Stacey says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes me! I would have to have a huge master bathroom with a tub! My bathroom now is so little and crowded.

    Reply
  15. Melissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! An awesome kitchen, I love to cook/bake but our current kitchen is outdated and doesn’t flow well. Plus entertaining happens in the kitchen and I would want one that looks fabulous :)

    Reply
  16. Tara says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes me! I love the house we bought this year, but it would be even more perfect with a deck!

    Reply
  17. Sarah L says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! If I were to buy a home today, a must-have is a music room. My bf and I are both very musical and it’s important to us to have a space for that creativity to shine!

    Reply
  18. KatieJ says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME! I would like a walk in closet that had a table for my jewelry….not Housewives closet size, just average would be acceptable. Until then I will try to stay organized:)

    Reply
  19. Belen says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    HOMES ME!
    An office for each of us, where we can work quietly without interruption (I work from home from the living room, and between the pets, the open kitchen and the nearby laundry room it’s hard to concentrate!)

    Reply
  20. Joanna says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:08 pm

    Homes me! We just built a home with room to run a business and have a family of 6…. but all the white walls could really use some paint!

    Reply
  21. Kat says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Homes me! Good location and close to hubby’s work are key.

    Reply
  22. Heather says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! I would love a basement or a garage for some easily accessible storage space!

    Reply
  23. meike says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! I would want an open kitchen… or atleast the ability to knock a wall down to make one.

    Reply
  24. Karen F says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    homes me!

    i wish I could take my current house and move it to a less-busy street with a bigger, more private yard! I wouldn’t mind a master suite, either (but those are hard to come by in my area)

    Reply
  25. Susannah H. says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! My dream home would have a bigger kitchen and a large great room (instead of separate living room and family rooms).

    Reply
  26. Tanya says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Homes me. I’d get a house with a big ole front porch!

    Reply
  27. Cara says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    I love our house we bought 3 years ago and we plan on it being our forever home, BUT……if I were to buy a new home it would have a HUGE yard with privacy.

    Reply
  28. Jenny says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Homes Me! Would love a wrap around porch!

    Reply
  29. Jen says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!! Would definitely be a bigger garage or a fenced in yard for the doggies.

    Reply
  30. Sally says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    My must have was location and we got that.

    If I did it again, I look for something with more storage space: basement, garage, outbuilding, etc.

    Reply
  31. Jeanette says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! We’re actually gearing up to build in the spring – my must haves list is long, but at the top is a covered front porch, character, and a soaker tub :-)

    Reply
  32. Casi says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    If we were buying a home the number one priority would be moving into a new city, and then a yard for our dog Jake.

    Reply
  33. Michelle says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Homes Me! Please! We just bought a home a year ago, but if I could change one thing it would be the flooring… I am so over the carpet.

    Reply
  34. Cindy Jones says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! We need to buy a new house and at the top of the list is a big kitchen.

    Reply
  35. Tiffanie says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!! A fenced in yard for the dog is a must for our next house.

    Reply
  36. Skeeter says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    “HOMES ME” If I was to buy a new home, I would def want a bigger kitchen, and perhaps a more open lay out from the living room to the kitchen. And while I’m dreaming, I’d also like a master bath big enough for a garden tub and a big two shower head shower. My husband would also require a two car garage while we are at it.

    Reply
  37. Jenna says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! I would love to have a bigger yard.

    Reply
  38. Jenny V says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! We are searching and on our list: a great backyard and rec room for my 6 year old! Plus a home office for me!

    Reply
  39. Tamsen says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! I want a house with character that we can update and make our own!

    Reply
  40. robin @ our semi organic life says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!
    I’d choose a craftsman with a luxury kitchen and big pantry. Also a kitty litter room.

    Reply
  41. Sarah Dunbar says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!!
    Love my house, but a giant bathtub would rock!

    Reply
  42. Kristi says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME! I love my current home, but if I were to do it all over again, I would love a walk in closet, a master bath, and maybe a finished basement!

    Reply
  43. Nicole Charshaf says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!
    I actually AM buying a new house today..well I am signing all the closing docs today at least :)

    On our list were hardwoods, and a more central location that is closer to Portland and to my work.

    Reply
  44. Kay says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!! I’d love a home that has a little yard and is totally affordable and not too big so we don’t waste space.

    Reply
  45. Melissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    Homes Me!
    I must have a nice open kitchen!

    Reply
  46. andrea @ my kinda perfect says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    After apartment living for year…my #1 priority is PRIVACY. =)

    Reply
  47. Lizbeth says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Maybe, someday, I’d like a yard. I’d also avoid a west-facing house here in Phoenix!

    Reply
  48. Melissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!!
    I would love an extra room for my craft supplies!!

    Reply
  49. mye says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!

    Two full baths please- duel sinks optional :)

    Reply
  50. larissa says

    December 3, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    HOMES ME!! We’d love a kitchen with a huge island for the kiddos to hang out at :)

    Reply
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