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The Most-Searched Term on Zillow in 2020 Is a Mood
A look back at four of our favorite examples.

Now That We’re Free From Commuting, Here’s Where Everyone Is Moving in 2021
Peace of mind exists out West.

Money-Conscious Gen-Zers Are Buying Homes in These Midsize Cities
They’re taking advantage of low mortgage rates.

Apartment Hunters Are Prioritizing This Amenity Over Location
What to look for this winter and in 2021.


This Futuristic Material Is Popping Up at Every Big-Box Retailer
Take a look in our shiny shopping carts.

The Home Features People Are Swiping Right On With This New App
Like Bumble, but for house hunters.


The $60 Desk Gadget Kim Kardashian West Uses to Look Good on Zoom Calls
Plus it takes up zero surface area.

4 Affordable Lake Towns That Will Outshine the Suburbs This Fall
Grab your Adirondack chairs.

Avoid Fierce Home-Buying Competition by Looking in These Low-Key Cities
The dream house without the elaborate down payment.

Here’s Where Millennials Want to Relocate Amid the Moving Mayhem
The suburbs haven’t won them over just yet.

Textile Designers Share the Best Face Masks They’ve Been Wearing
From cowboy fringes to floral prints.

The Only 8 Pieces You Need to Know About in CB2’s Fall Collection
Vintage meets contemporary.

10 Things That Make the Founders of Goodee Happy
Byron and Dexter Peart love Miles Davis and sustainably made chairs.

Here’s How Etsy Is Supporting the Black Lives Matter Movement
Including a list of small businesses from which to buy.

A First Look at Supremely Spring-y Glassware That’s Sunshine for Your Table
Squiggles and swoops from Sophie Lou Jacobsen.

What to Read This Summer, Based on Where You Wish You Could Travel
From the Mexican countryside to an alternate present NYC.

The Surprising City Where Buyers Can Still Find Affordable Homes
The average house costs $270,000.

This Is the Surprising Feature Home Buyers Are Prioritizing Now
We could all use some extra space.

This Chic Coffeepot Is My Most Satisfying Quarantine Purchase
It changed my mornings and therefore my life.

Amazon’s New Shop Will Help You Support Local Makers
And refresh your space in the process.

You Can Still Visit The Wing in Animal Crossing
How players are digitally recreating their everyday lives.

This Buzzy Craft Fair Has Gone Virtual—Here Are 5 Brands on Our Radar
Field + Supply is postponed, but you can get to know these makers now.

A Good WFH Playlist Is the Difference Between a Slow Day and a Productive One
Seven creatives share their go-tos.

This Text-Greeting Card Mashup Is More Popular Than Ever
Spread the virtual love while supporting indie artists.

Turns Out We All Want to Speak Another Language Right Now
Join the latest stay-in trend.

I Turn Old Homes Into Real-Estate Treasure
Why this designer believes there’s no such thing as a teardown.

All the Coolest DTC Brands Collaborated on the Ultimate Staying-In Guide
Make your time indoors even better.


5 Newly Streaming Movies for the Two-Hour Escape You Need
Allow these set designs to transport you.

Next-Level Popcorn? Best Sweatpants Ever? You Need These Self-Isolation Splurges
Crowdsourced from Jeremiah Brent, Matilda Goad, and more.

Dyson’s Newest Product Is Geared Toward Hospitals, Not Homes
The company is refocusing its resources to save lives.

Social Clubs Have Gone Digital, and You Don’t Have to Be a Member to Join In
Cooking classes, astrology workshops, and more.

People Are Still Listing Homes With This Tool—And It Helps Them Sell Faster
Usage has tripled in the past two weeks.


Just Because You’re Stuck Inside Doesn’t Mean You Can’t Go to a Museum
Five virtual art experiences to get your inspiration flowing.

Hide Your Laundry Pile From Coworkers With West Elm’s Stylish Zoom Backgrounds
Dial in from your dream home.

The Best Thing I Tested This Month: A Salt and Pepper Grinder With a 20-Year Warranty
It’s worth every cent.

How Much Millennials Are Actually Spending on Their Starter Home
They’ve got the down payment covered.


The New-Meets-Old Apartments in This Converted Church Are Divine
Here’s how the designers balanced past and present.

What to Read This Spring, Depending on Your Mood
From haunting thrillers to twisted coming-of-age tales.

The Most-Searched House for Sale This Week Is a Renovator’s Playground
Here are the three projects we’d tackle stat.

Our Dream House Is for Sale, But These Design Ideas Are Free
First up: Paint everything white.