Alyssa Gautieri

1 week ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Alyssa Gautieri

For decades, a starter home — a small and less expensive residence — was the first step in homeownership. First-time home buyers invested in what they consider to be a short-term dwelling and a stepping stone toward a more permanent residence in a few years. When their family evidently outgrew the smaller home, they'd decide to sell and hope to see a return on the investment. The bad news: Starter homes are hard to come by these days.

2 weeks ago | ca.style.yahoo.com | Alyssa Gautieri

Designers Can't Get Enough of This Home Trend Brian Wetzel Photo"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."In 2025, there's a noticeable shift away from minimalism and neutral interiors as more and more people embrace spaces filled with color and personalized touches. Maximalism is on the rise and interior designers say color drenching is popping up as one of the biggest home trends of the year.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Alyssa Gautieri

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."In 2025, there's a noticeable shift away from minimalism and neutral interiors as more and more people embrace spaces filled with color and personalized touches. Maximalism is on the rise and interior designers say color drenching is popping up as one of the biggest home trends of the year.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Alyssa Gautieri |Mariah Thomas

1Yarn-Wrapped BasketWeave fluffy yarn through a simple wire basket to add softness and colour. Create a striped effect by alternating two colours of yarn — one darker than the other. Simply knot the yarn at the back of the basket to secure it. 2Terra-cotta Easter BasketThink "outside the basket" this year by turning a flower pot into a reusable Easter basket. You'll want a pot that's at least 6 inches wide.

2 weeks ago | goodhousekeeping.com | Alyssa Gautieri

No matter the circumstances, selling your house is stressful. It's a time-consuming process that involves complex paperwork and important financial decisions, like when to list your house and how to market it to find the right buyer. But there's one thing you do to score a bigger check from homebuyers: Sell your house in the spring. A new Zillow analysis of 1.6 million home sales in 2024 found that homes listed in the last two weeks of May sold for 1.6% more — about $5,600 on the average U.S. home.