*** This giveaway is now closed. See the winner below! ***
An early Christmas surprise — a $500 Visa gift card — has been awarded to one lucky commenter: Mary. In her entry Mary described her dream home as a large, cozy log cabin tucked into the woods, complete with a fishing pond, a swimming pool, a hot tub, an enormous whirlpool bath in the master bathroom and a huge walk-in closet. Her imaginative wish list goes on, so check Mary’s original comment for the full, fun description. Congratulations, Mary!
With a broad domain like Homes.com, it’s no surprise that the site covers a wide range of home-related topics. From every step of the home-buying journey to decorating ideas, renovation tips and simple do-it-yourself projects, Homes.com offers resources for homeowners and prospective buyers alike. Many readers find the home value estimates and city profiles especially useful for research and planning. For this giveaway we teamed up with Homes.com to give one lucky reader a $500 Visa gift card to spend on whatever part of homeownership matters most to them — whether that’s a little decor refresh, a new tool for a DIY project, or a down payment toward a larger goal. Homes.com also hosted a giveaway of a signed copy of our book on their blog, so be sure to look for that if you missed it.
- PRIZE: A $500 Visa gift card provided by Homes.com, to be used by the winner however they wish.
- TO ENTER: Leave a comment on this post containing the phrase “HOMES ME!” and include an answer to the bonus question below.
- BONUS QUESTION: If you were buying a house today, what would be your top “must-have”? Would you prioritize a shorter commute, more square footage, a larger yard, a pool, or something more unique like space for a dedicated workshop or home office?
- GIVEAWAY CLOSES: Wednesday, Dec 5th at 8pm EST or when the entry limit of 10,000 is reached — whichever comes first. Be sure to enter before that deadline to be eligible.
- NUMBER OF WINNERS: One winner will be randomly selected.
- PRIZE SHIPMENT: We request that vendors ship internationally when possible, but some companies are restricted from shipping outside the United States. This particular giveaway is open to residents of the United States and Canada only.
- USUAL RULES: One entry per email address is allowed. The winning entry will be chosen at random using a reputable random selection tool and the winner will be announced here as an update to this post. Return to this post on the announcement date to see who won.
- COMMENT TROUBLESHOOTING: If you experience a “duplicate comment” warning when trying to enter, consult the site’s comment troubleshooting or help section for steps to resolve it.
Note: We do not receive payment or special perks for hosting these giveaways; they are a way for us to thank readers for their support. For further details about how giveaways are run, see our Giveaway FAQ. Images in this post are courtesy of Homes.com.
Additional notes for entrants: please make sure your comment follows the entry instructions exactly so it can be counted. Keep your contact information current and accessible via the comment system so we can notify the winner quickly. Winners are required to respond within the timeframe specified in the announcement update, or an alternate winner may be chosen. By participating you agree to the basic giveaway terms outlined above and any specific terms that may be posted alongside the giveaway announcement. We appreciate everyone who took the time to enter and share their home priorities — it’s always inspiring to read what features people dream about when imagining their ideal home.
Whether you’re actively house hunting, planning a renovation, or simply dreaming about future possibilities, resources like home value tools and detailed neighborhood profiles can help inform your decisions. Homes.com aims to bring those resources together in one place to make each stage of homeownership easier to navigate. Once again, congratulations to Mary, and thanks to everyone who participated in this giveaway — stay tuned for more opportunities and thank you for being part of the community.