There’s a Wasp Nest in the Living Room. On Purpose.
These variegated, collaged-looking nests — fetching up to $250 each — are a recent fixation in interior design.
October 24, 2025
$3 Million Homes in New Zealand
A modernist house in a leafy Auckland suburb, an apartment with skyline views in the Central Business District, and rustic lodge near Queenstown.
October 24, 2025
Embracing the Swamp on Capitol Hill
In tribute to her South Florida background, Madelyn Brown and her husband went for a “swamp chic” theme when they renovated a narrow 19th-century rowhouse in Washington.
October 24, 2025
Luxury, Lounges and Exclusivity: Retiring to a ‘Penthouse Experience’
Senior living operators are embracing private clubs, but the experiences raise questions about how they affect community dynamics.
October 24, 2025
They Wanted to Retire in Lower Manhattan, but What Could They Afford?
After passing on the Upper East Side, a couple ventured down to Battery Park City in search of a studio or one-bedroom for less than $600,000.
October 23, 2025
Are You Paying More Than 30% of Income on Housing Costs?
Recent census data shows that owning a home that is considered affordable is impossible in some areas.
October 23, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, on the Upper East Side and the Grand Concourse.
October 23, 2025
A Last Peek Inside One of New York’s Boldest Renovations
Visitors lined up for hours outside an architect’s Minetta Lane mansion to get an up-close look at a decade-long restoration.
October 23, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Mamaroneck and a five-bedroom in Brookfield.
October 23, 2025
After Years of Moving, They Built One Home From Multiple Buildings
The architect Jennifer Kell and Dominic Surprenant, a retired lawyer, hired the firm Lake Flato to design a home with multiple structures in Malibu, Calif.
October 22, 2025
$800,000 Homes in Texas, Washington and the District of Columbia
A 19th-century farmhouse in Fayetteville, a Spanish-style house in SeaTac and a rowhouse in Washington.
October 22, 2025
Is Your Dog Peeing on Some of New York’s Best Folk Art?
Tree pits — those tiny patches of land beloved by dogs — have become unexpected canvases for some of the city’s most creative (and comedic) street art.
October 22, 2025
For These Real Estate Agents, Rags Became Riches
The average agent in the United States makes far less than the moneyed salespeople you see on reality TV. But a rare few have won the cutthroat game of real estate in real life.
October 22, 2025
A Bathroom Dipped in Yves Klein Blue
Jamie Lenore McKillop turned her bathroom into a sanctuary with ceramic blue tiles, a refinished vanity and a tray table made for bathtub movie watching.
October 21, 2025
To Stay or to Go? For Older New Yorkers, Either Option Is Fraught.
Rent-stabilized apartments offer a more affordable solution but are more likely than others to have poor conditions, creating an uncomfortable choice.
October 21, 2025
$2.6 Million Homes in California
An Arts and Crafts-style house in Los Angeles, a wood house with a cottage in Big Sur and a midcentury modern home in Ojai.
October 20, 2025
He Left Manhattan for a Cat in Gowanus
Dimitrios Petsas never once considered living north of Bleecker Street, let alone outside of the city — until a tiny, furry creature came along.
October 20, 2025
For the Ghosts in a Berkshires Mansion, the Gilded Age Never Ended
Ventfort Hall, an 1893 mansion built for J.P. Morgan’s sister, was in disrepair. The living and the dead teamed up to save it.
October 20, 2025
Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College?
At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates.
October 20, 2025
A Tower on Billionaires’ Row Is Full of Cracks. Who’s to Blame?
Designed to be the crown jewel of Billionaires’ Row in New York City, the supertall tower at 432 Park Avenue is now facing serious problems. Stefanos Chen, a reporter for The New York Times’s Metro section, describes why the decade-old condo skyscraper is likely to need a nine-figure renovation. What went wrong?
October 19, 2025
My Landlord Is Adding a Weird Rent Fee. Is That Legal?
Landlords who require renters to use an electronic payment system are breaking the law.
October 18, 2025
Diane Keaton’s Legacy as a Prolific House Flipper
Known for her roles in film, the actress built a second act off-screen, turning the homes she renovated into another stage.
October 17, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Florence, Italy
An apartment in a historic villa, a renovated farmhouse south of the city center and a maisonette near the Arno River.
October 17, 2025
Meredith Vieira Lists Her Upper West Side Penthouse for $12.5 Million
After the death of her husband, Richard Cohen, last year the broadcast journalist has decided to move on from her El Dorado pied-à-terre.
October 17, 2025
Exploring the Borders of Brooklyn and Queens With About $700,000 to Spend
To find a place with at least three bedrooms and some outdoor space, a couple had to look in New York “neighborhoods that aren’t so central. Here’s what they found.
October 16, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in Pleasantville and a five-bedroom converted barn in Montgomery Township.
October 16, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, on the Upper West Side and in Dumbo.
October 16, 2025
This Summer’s Stunning Electric Bill
For at least a fifth of U.S. households, the increases have likely been financially burdensome.
October 16, 2025
MacKenzie Scott Gives $40 Million to Help Preserve Black History
The gift is twice the amount Ms. Scott contributed to the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund in 2021.
October 15, 2025
$400,000 Homes in Indiana, Kentucky and New York
A Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired home in Bloomington, a camelback-style home in Louisville and an 1880 house in Poughkeepsie.
October 15, 2025
The Twin Cities of Grass Valley and Nevada City, Calif.
Home to a cosmopolitan mix of back-to-the-landers, former loggers, 49er descendants, artists, musicians and mystics.
October 15, 2025
The Letter Was Addressed ‘Resident.’ The Message Was a Time Capsule.
Stacks of Victorian-era photos, books and other documents discovered in Ohio have taken a winding path back to New York, bringing two strangers together.
October 15, 2025
The Hidden Costs of Downsizing
They hoped a smaller home would save money — but the reality is proving more costly.
October 14, 2025
Surrounded by Water, and 180 Acres
Seeking a getaway from Toronto, a doctor and a software engineer built a two-story lakeside cottage that employs a “reversal of space.”
October 14, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in California
A bungalow in Los Angeles, a midcentury modern home in Santa Rosa and a Craftsman in San Diego.
October 13, 2025
Bold, Bright and Unexpected: 7 Ways to Use Tile Like a Pro
The myriad styles and materials used for tile can make a space, not just bathrooms and kitchens, shine in unexpected ways.
October 13, 2025
California Raises Minimum Payout for Wildfire Victims’ Items
After years of fires that left families tallying every burned toothbrush, a new law is requiring insurers to ease a grueling burden.
October 12, 2025
What to Do When the Gas Doesn’t Work in Your Building
Landlords are required to act immediately when gas service is disrupted. That doesn’t mean they will.
October 11, 2025
$650,000 Homes in the English Countryside
A storybook 17th-century cottage, a three-bedroom stone house, and a semidetached 19th-century home.
October 10, 2025
Goodbye Gray Walls. Hello, Dusty Rose.
Dirty pastel colors are seemingly everywhere, in the luxury homes of skin care gurus, designers and even Prada’s runway show.
October 10, 2025
This Family’s Home Has Stood for a Century — in Four Different Countries
As armies and revolutions came and went, neighbors became foes and families spoke different languages. Here’s how one small town stood at the center of history.
October 10, 2025
They All Grew Up in the Same House — in Five Different Countries
Enter a summary
October 9, 2025
For Homes by the Water, Closing Just Got More Complicated
When the government shut down, so did the federal flood insurance program, forcing some buyers into the costly private market.
October 9, 2025
After a Crisis, ‘a Miracle’ Gave Them a Second Chance in Berkeley
It took a wealth of fortitude and a surge of generosity for one couple to find their forever home in the Bay Area. Here’s how they did it.
October 9, 2025
Decorating Tips From People Who Take Halloween Very Seriously
Private security, extra voltage and other considerations for going all-out this spooky season.
October 9, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Franklin Lakes and a four-bedroom in Rockville Centre.
October 9, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in NoMad, the financial district and Astoria.
October 9, 2025
The Incredible Growing Refrigerator
Modern units are not only much bigger than older ones, but also more efficient.
October 9, 2025
$750,000 Homes in Virginia, Florida and Pennsylvania
A 19th-century house in Richmond, a midcentury modern house in Hollywood and a Victorian in Pittsburgh.
October 8, 2025
Why Leaving the Leaves Is Better for Your Yard
Keeping leaves in your yard can bolster the number and variety of species around — and the perks go beyond just the fall season.
October 8, 2025
Handcrafted Works Worth Appreciating
The creator of the craft fair Field + Supply, the designer Brad Ford, displays his love of handmade goods at his home in the Hamptons.
October 8, 2025
Tiny Homes Aim to Address Shortage on Lakota Reservation
A local Y.M.C.A. branch in South Dakota partnered with a Brooklyn-based firm to design tiny homes as existing two-bedrooms swell with 10 to 15 people.
October 8, 2025
Three Generations. Two Dogs. One House. And It All Works.
Facing a tough housing market, the Nguyen family went all-in on a mortgage together and made an arrangement with seven people ranging from 6 to 65 successful.
October 7, 2025
$950,000 Homes in California
A ranch in Tujunga, a bungalow in Oakland and a hillside house in Silverado.
October 6, 2025
Why Is Your Security Deposit Increasing?
Landlords are allowed to raise the security deposit each time you renew your lease, but only within the bounds of the law.
October 4, 2025
Investor Convicted of Stealing Homes Is Jailed
Sanford Solny, a real estate investor charged with stealing properties in New York, was jailed this week for violating his probation.
October 3, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in Copenhagen
A three-bedroom apartment in a 1902 villa, a 19th-century townhouse, and a renovated two-bedroom thatched cottage.
October 3, 2025
Andrew Rannells Lists His Chelsea Triplex for $2.395 Million
“It feels like a little house,” said Mr. Rannells, whose acting credits include the TV series “Girls” and Broadway’s “The Book of Mormon.”
October 3, 2025
What’s Your Dream Senior Living Community? Take the Quiz.
Whether you have Jimmy Buffett on your mind or the urge to take a class or two, we’ve got a community for you.
October 3, 2025
What Types of Senior Housing Are Available?
Several options offer different levels of independence versus care.
October 3, 2025
Margs, Stars and Classic Cars: Surprising Retirement Communities
Those looking for a retirement plan oriented to their passions can seek out living arrangements that are increasingly catering to niche interests.
October 3, 2025
He Wanted to Stay Close to Family in Queens. But How Close Was Too Close?
After years of diligent saving, a longtime renter with a $250,000 budget weighed whether to take his parents’ advice and return to his childhood building in Elmhurst, or branch out.
October 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Pelham, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Sherman, Conn.
October 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Park Slope.
October 2, 2025
Are Nine Bathrooms Too Many?
In new luxury condos, the number of bathrooms sometimes exceeds the number of bedrooms.
October 2, 2025
The Garage Is the New Porch
In Houston, people are renovating their garages to make room for parties, crafts and football.
October 2, 2025
$1.7 Million Homes in Utah, California and Maine
A farmhouse in Spring City, a midcentury modern home in Long Beach and a brick house in Portland
October 1, 2025
Grand Rapids: Quality of Life and Affordable, Too
Michigan’s second-largest city offers big-city cultural attractions, outdoor recreation and affordable prices.
October 1, 2025
David Lynch’s Hollywood Hills Home Is Listed for $15 Million
The filmmaker produced some of his most memorable works there. Also, the pop star Sabrina Carpenter reportedly bought a penthouse and the lake home of Jim Irsay, owner of the Indianapolis Colts, is for sale.
September 30, 2025
A Nashville Family Goes Wall to Wallpaper
Mary Kathryn Wells and Chris Vinyard dealt with the “sensory insanity” of their open floor plan home by dousing it in bright colors and bold patterns.
September 29, 2025
$4 Million Homes in California
An Italianate house in San Francisco, a ranch in Solvang and a cedar-shake cottage in Bolinas.
September 29, 2025
Home Builders, and Homeowners, Brace for Impact of Kitchen Tariffs
President Trump’s plan for import taxes on foreign-made cabinets, vanities and furniture is reverberating through the industry.
September 27, 2025
Scaffolding Has Encased My Building for Years. What Can I Do?
The city has enacted new laws to reduce the length of time for scaffolding and sidewalk shed permits. But you can take more direct action.
September 27, 2025
A Secret Sauce Keeps This Australian House Hot and Cool
An architect couple, Carol Marra and Ken Yeh, used tile remnants and mismatched boards to outfit their energy efficient mountain dwelling.
September 26, 2025
$1.8 Million Homes in Madrid
For just under $2 million in the Spanish capital, buyers can find renovated two-bedroom apartments in heritage buildings and newer semidetached houses.
September 26, 2025
Exploring Cleveland’s Historic Homes With $500,000 and an Eye for Character
A couple combined their resources and senses of style to find a house that evoked the city’s rich architectural heritage — and maybe needed a little work.
September 25, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, Turtle Bay and Downtown Brooklyn.
September 25, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Darien and a five-bedroom in Bellmore.
September 25, 2025
The Rise of ‘Accidental Landlords’
When properties don’t sell, it may be time to get a tenant.
September 25, 2025
$550,000 Homes in Massachusetts, Georgia and Iowa
An 1800 house in Royalston, a 1920s cottage in Atlanta and a 2003 house in Iowa City.
September 24, 2025
A Dining Room With a Scenic View
The textile designer Rebecca Atwood went big on color, patterns and textures when her family moved to Charleston, S.C., from Brooklyn.
September 24, 2025
In Greenwich, Conn., a Bucolic Retreat for a High-Powered Adman
Andrew Robertson, who ran BBDO Worldwide for 20 years, and his wife, Susan, are selling their six-acre home. The asking price is $13.75 million.
September 23, 2025
Dana Perino on Her Love for Dog Art and Meaningful Mementos
Tour through the Fox News Channel host’s New Jersey beach home.
September 23, 2025
Compass to Buy Top Rival, Further Condensing Brokerage Industry
The proposed merger with Anywhere Real Estate would create a nationwide real estate behemoth.
September 22, 2025
Trump Appointees Roll Back Enforcement of Fair Housing Laws
Interviews and internal documents show that signature civil rights protections in housing are being dismissed as ideologically driven and D.E.I. in disguise.
September 22, 2025
In the Berkshires, Changing the Floors Was Only the Beginning
Emma Kemper, founder of the design firm Emma Beryl Interiors, and her husband, Benjamin, bought a retreat from Brooklyn and undertook a complete renovation.
September 22, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a farmhouse in Healdsburg and a Moroccan-inspired house in Yucca Valley.
September 22, 2025
With New Plan, Hochul Fast-Tracks Housing Supply
A new program will put manufactured homes at the center of a statewide effort to make housing more affordable.
September 22, 2025
In Southampton, N.Y.: A Long Wait for Section 8 Housing
An assistant at the Shinnecock housing office says that perseverance and the personal touch, however unlikely, can work in landing vouchers.
September 22, 2025
Can We Evict the Hoarder in Our Building?
A co-op board can take action against a shareholder who has caused damage to the building. But it must follow its own rules.
September 20, 2025
$550,000 Homes in Uruguay
A top-floor loft near the beach, a renovated 1950s apartment in a busy neighborhood and a penthouse with a popular beach at its doorstep.
September 19, 2025
Glues and Don’ts: Here’s How to Stick or Unstick Anything.
From super glues and construction tapes to silicone greases and penetrating oils, we’ll show you how the professionals put things together and take them apart.
September 19, 2025
An Informal Creative Club United by Modernist Homes
The architect William Ryall has designed a collection of homes in the hamlet of Orient on Long Island’s North Fork.
September 19, 2025
That Artsy Mural on a Brooklyn Building? It’s a Whisky Ad.
The sides of buildings have become an unexpected source of conflict as street artists, advertisers and residents debate what New York should look like.
September 19, 2025
Three’s Company for Two Generations in One New England House
A mother teamed up with her daughter and son-in-law to find a home they could all live in together — but separately.
September 18, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Tudor City, the Upper West Side and Williamsburg.
September 18, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a Spanish-style house in North Caldwell and a townhouse in Rye Brook.
September 18, 2025
Grab Your Home Energy Tax Credits While You Still Can
Thousands of dollars in potential tax savings are available — but only through the end of the year.
September 18, 2025
$1 Million Homes in Washington, New York and Colorado
A Queen Anne Revival in Port Townsend, a Tudor in Briarcliff Manor and a 1903 house in Fort Collins
September 17, 2025
In This Class, the Teacher Wants You to Be Wild
A landscaping firm in New York built an educational program to help gardeners make their landscapes more biodiverse.
September 17, 2025
Amenia, N.Y., Close to the City, but Remote Enough
The quiet farming and second-home community is undergoing a renaissance and has had an uptick in home buyers from Brooklyn.
September 17, 2025
New York Fashion Week Designers on Choosing the Perfect Venue
Guests at runway shows and after-parties might find themselves at a members-only club, hotel’s presidential suite, high school or cemetery.
September 16, 2025
The ‘Most Colorful Home in Queens’ Has a Dark Secret
Inside the real estate scam that tore through a tight-knit immigrant community in New York.
September 16, 2025
Creating the ‘Feeling of Morocco’ in Texas
Though nearly dissuaded by the listing photos, a family made a Tuscan-style house into an indoor-outdoor destination inspired by their travels.
September 15, 2025
$2 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern home in Santa Paula, a Craftsman in Pasadena and a Mediterranean-style house in Sacramento.
September 15, 2025
Can the Landlord Withhold Your Deposit if the Place Is a Mess?
Tenants and landlords should take photos of the rental at the beginning and end of the lease in case a dispute arises.
September 13, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in Berlin
A loft in Kreuzberg, an apartment in a snail-shaped building in Mitte and a maisonette duplex in Mitte.
September 12, 2025
Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion
A cabaret and nightclub in Bushwick amplifies Asian culture with moody music, cinematic interior design and drinks inspired by Chinese legend.
September 12, 2025
Raccoons Steal Her Fruit. She’s OK With It.
While working on villas in Costa Rica, the Czech architect Dagmar Stepanova “fell in love” with the country and decided to live there in a hillside home partially open to the elements.
September 12, 2025
A Couple Looked to Downsize Into a Condo on Long Island’s North Shore
As they eased into retirement, two empty-nesters toured some of Port Jefferson’s condo communities with about $650,000 to spend. Here’s what they found.
September 11, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Newtown, and a nine-bedroom house in Bay Shore.
September 11, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown and Far Rockaway.
September 11, 2025
Would You Trade Your Safety for Homeownership?
One in five buyers would, according to a recent survey.
September 11, 2025
Putting a Collection on Display
Robert Highsmith and Stefanie Brechbuehler, husband-and-wife founders of the design firm Workstead, have filled their living room with “unexpected heirlooms.”
September 10, 2025
$600,000 Homes in North Carolina, Texas and Michigan
A loft with a commercial storefront in Ayden, a cottage in Houston and a Classic Revival house in Detroit
September 10, 2025
Bad Bunny’s Casita, a Summer Hub for Celebrities, Carries a Legacy
A traditional home built in the arena at Bad Bunny’s residency has welcomed dozens of guests, one of whom said it “feels like a Christmas party in a house.”
September 10, 2025
The New York City Buildings Amelia Earhart Left Behind
The Kansas-born aviator was a heroine of the Midwest in her day. But her legend was forged in Midtown Manhattan.
September 9, 2025
$875,000 Homes in California
A rustic cabin in Sycamore Canyon, a converted house in San Francisco’s Mission District and a private retreat in Sonoma County.
September 8, 2025
10 Tiny Homes
Fitting into a small home means clever transformations, custom storage solutions, and often, bright pops of color. These homes do it all.
September 8, 2025
An Educator Found Her Calling (and Some Laughs) in Oakland
Micia Mosely founded a group to support Black teachers transforming schools across the country. She also tells a joke or two.
September 8, 2025
On Croatia’s Coast, a Former Basketball Star Builds a Tribute to His Hero
Marko Banic first met NBA legend Kobe Bryant when he was playing for Croatia’s national team. Now he’s dedicating his new real estate project to the former Laker.
September 7, 2025
Can You Transfer Your Co-op Shares to Someone Else?
The rights of shareholders to transfer their shares vary from building to building. The answer lies in the co-op’s governing documents.
September 6, 2025
Pewter Is Getting Popular and Pricier
While the wealthy in the past favored more precious materials, pewter is making its way into high-end design studios and boutiques.
September 6, 2025
$1.75 Million Homes in the British Virgin Islands
Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, offers waterfront homes with pools and guesthouses.
September 5, 2025
‘Can You Print a House?’: God, Robots and the U.S. Housing Crisis
Jason Ballard, an entrepreneur who once thought he would be a preacher, believes 3-D printing is the solution to fill the affordable housing gap in the United States.
September 5, 2025
A Family of 7 Looked for a Wreck to Restore in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
With five sons between the ages of 2 and 10, a couple needed to size up in Lancaster County. But they knew that anything they could afford would need a lot of work.
September 4, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Yorkville and Crown Heights.
September 4, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Dix Hills and a three-bedroom in Hillsdale.
September 4, 2025
Why Are More Wealthy Households Renting?
The number of renter households earning $1 million or more in the United States more than tripled between 2019 and 2023.
September 4, 2025
$475,000 Homes in New York, Ohio and Kentucky
A former schoolhouse in Canaan, a semidetached house in Columbus and a wood-frame house in Louisville.
September 3, 2025
The Teachers Lurking in Your Garden: Hungry Rabbits and Ancient Insects
Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look closely.
September 3, 2025
Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97
The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom.
September 2, 2025
D.I.Y. Repairs Turned Into a Gut Renovation in Philadelphia
A couple of architects liked their rowhouse so much that they transformed it two different times to suit their evolving needs.
September 2, 2025
$3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a desert retreat in Palm Springs and a Joseph Eichler house in Sunnyvale.
September 1, 2025
Brad Pitt Pays $12 Million for a House in the Hollywood Hills
Also making moves in August were the actor Jake Gyllenhaal, the tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and ‘Shark Tank’ investor Robert Herjavec.
September 1, 2025
They Couldn’t Afford Homes in the Big City. So They Left.
Some first-time home buyers, facing high interest rates, are trading their metropolitan lifestyles for lower-cost living.
August 31, 2025
Is the Apartment Noisy? How to Know Before You Buy.
There are several ways to investigate, including acoustic tests and checking building records.
August 30, 2025
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin on 8 Children, 1 Lil’ Pig and Lots of Rice-A-Roni
The actor and yoga instructor thought about selling their home in the Hamptons, but they can’t let go of the home that has become a family sanctuary.
August 29, 2025
The Architect Liked the Model House So Much, He Moved In
When his firm was hired to design an auxiliary dwelling unit in a California yard, a designer customized the project with a mix of prefabricated and original features.
August 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Aruba
A house on the hillsides of Santa Cruz, a restored traditional home and a bright yellow dwelling — all a short drive to the beach.
August 29, 2025
For Jenni Kayne, Beige Is Anything but Sad
Instead of chasing trends, the California designer is doubling down on the neutral palette she built her brand on.
August 29, 2025
How to Build a House, From 4 People Who Did It
Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home.
August 29, 2025
She Returned to Brooklyn With $300,000 and a Dream
For her first purchase, a longtime renter searched in Flatbush and Midwood for a one-bedroom co-op with nearby subway options. Here’s what she found.
August 28, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park area, in Yorkville and in West Midwood.
August 28, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom shore house in Linwood and a five-bedroom contemporary home in White Plains.
August 28, 2025
Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Fall Before You Buy? Don’t Bother.
Even if rates dropped to zero, typical homes would still be unaffordable for median earners in some major metro areas.
August 28, 2025
A Brooklyn Rowhouse Renovated for the Health of It
The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.
August 28, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Utah, Arizona and Virginia
A brick house in Salt Lake City, a midcentury-modern house in Tucson and a neo-Classical-revival house in Richmond
August 27, 2025
Allentown, Pa., a Former Industrial Town Reborn
Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing city is experiencing a development boom.
August 27, 2025
A ‘Third Way’ Between Buying or Renting? Swiss Co-ops Say They’ve Found It.
Nonprofits are offering cut-price apartments as a way of combating the housing affordability crisis.
August 26, 2025
Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home
The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large kitchen, dining and living space in an addition.
August 25, 2025
$1 Million Homes in California
A Queen Anne Revival in Yreka, a bungalow in Oakland and a condo in Los Angeles.
August 25, 2025
The Ideal Moving Day Meal, Updated for the Online Era
First-time home buyers are commemorating their purchases by sharing images of a new home staple, takeout pizza, online.
August 24, 2025
Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?
The practice, which became more popular during the pandemic, does have its conveniences. But it never hurts to have everyone in the same room.
August 23, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil
Brazil’s most populous city offers contemporary brick houses, sleek condos with city views, and ranch-style homes.
August 22, 2025
Can’t Afford a House? Try Baltic Avenue.
It’s getting harder to become a homeowner. But in Monopoly, The Game of Life and The Sims, the rules are simple: Play your cards right, and you’ll get a house.
August 22, 2025
Making the Most of Their Second Chance in the Bay Area
After the pandemic forced them to leave Oakland, Calif., a couple returned five years later to realize their dream of owning a home there. Would $600,000 be enough?
August 21, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom 1920 house in Hastings-on-Hudson, and a four-bedroom farmhouse in Redding.
August 21, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Flushing.
August 21, 2025
Spike in Florida Condo Supply Is Creating a Buyers’ Market
Inspections mandated after a 2021 building collapse have led to expensive repair costs, forcing many to list their units.
August 21, 2025
These Moms Want to Design Your Dorm Room
Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college shopping.
August 20, 2025
When Your First Home Is Subsidized by Your Parents
In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same.
August 20, 2025
$2.8 Million Homes in Connecticut, Florida and South Carolina
A stone house in Old Lyme, a midcentury house in Miami and a rowhouse in Charleston
August 20, 2025
Have You Been Rejected by a New York Co-op Board? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking for buyers who suspect that discrimination played a role in their rejection by a co-op board.
August 19, 2025
The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There
Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a potential challenge in court in the current political climate.
August 19, 2025
They Wanted More Space in Brooklyn. Now They Have Room for Chickens.
A couple seeking a more sustainable home gut-renovated a Prospect Heights townhouse and were able to stop paying for electricity.
August 18, 2025
$4 Million Homes in California
A midcentury five-bedroom in Mill Valley, a historic four-bedroom in Los Angeles, and a Spanish-style five-bedroom in Ojai.
August 18, 2025
Paint, Pottery and Profitable Leases: Experiential Retail That Works
Immersive art experience studios are attracting the creatively curious and filling retail vacancies in New York City.
August 18, 2025
What Can I Do About My Terrible Neighbor?
Co-op boards must provide habitable homes for all their residents and make sure that they are abiding by the house rules.
August 16, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Scotland
An 18th-century farmhouse in the Tweed Valley, a modern ranch house with mountain views, and a stone house designed to evoke a grain mill.
August 15, 2025
You Can Fix Those Annoying Plug Outlets
And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50.
August 15, 2025
A Maple Syrup Farmer Lands on the Upper East Side for His Next Chapter
Seeking to reinvent himself as a writer, an ‘empty-nest bachelor’ looked for a co-op in Carnegie Hill for around $500,000.
August 14, 2025
Carrie Bradshaw’s Life in N.Y.C. Apartments (and That Townhouse)
The end of “And Just Like That …” means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy Upper East Side studio and a grand Gramercy townhouse.
August 14, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are two-bedroom units in Hudson Heights and Midtown and a multifamily house in Greenwood Heights.
August 14, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in New Canaan, and a four-bedroom house in Huntington.
August 14, 2025
As Natural Disasters Become More Costly, Homeowners Foot the Bill
That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live.
August 14, 2025
Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building
“Affordable” by California standards, this San Diego suburb is the site of a new community developed with fire preparedness in mind.
August 13, 2025
$525,000 Homes in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina
A condo in Stonington, a Colonial Revival in Warrenton and a ranch house in Durham.
August 13, 2025
A Race to Save a Signature American Tree From a Deadly Disease
Beech leaf disease has already made its way to 15 states and into Ontario, with alarming results.
August 13, 2025
A Slow Renovation Ends With a ‘Cozy Yet Luxe’ Basement
The designer Mandy Cheng deliberately chose pieces she could recommend to her clients for her media room and bar.
August 12, 2025
$2.3 Million Homes in California
A hillside house in Topanga, a condo in Corona del Mar and a Tudor Revival in Sacramento.
August 11, 2025
She Saved Up for Her New York Dream and Found It in Coney Island
After first landing in Williamsburg, a marketer found a one-bedroom apartment in a (somewhat) quieter part of Brooklyn, and has taken up surfing.
August 11, 2025
Down Payment Assistance Is a Growing Tool for Home Buyers
The number of these programs, which come from a range of sources, is rising in the United States, but there are barriers to entry.
August 10, 2025
Can Street Vendors Set Up Right Outside My Building?
New York City has many restrictions on where and how vendors can sell their goods.
August 9, 2025
The Law Protects Them. The Villagers Fear Them.
Romania’s growing bear population has turned conservation into confrontation for people living in the shadows of the Carpathian Mountains.
August 8, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Italy’s Lake Region
A custom-built home near Lake Maggiore, and a duplex and a country home both with views of Lake Como.
August 8, 2025
When It Was ‘Time to Get Out of Florida,’ She Went for an Appalachian Vibe in North Carolina
A mother and her son searched near Asheville, N.C., for a quiet place with nice views and an easy commute to her new job.
August 7, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s homes include a five-bedroom Victorian in Tuckahoe, N.Y., and a country estate in Millstone Township, N.J.
August 7, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Midtown Manhattan and Dumbo.
August 7, 2025
How Much Space Does the Median Income Get You?
In many large U.S. cities, the typical household can afford to rent only a space smaller than a studio apartment.
August 7, 2025
A Ranch Four Times the Size of New York City for $79.5 Million
A vast ranch in central Wyoming straddles four counties and is equipped for commercial cattle operations, with a riding arena, a church and mountain views.
August 6, 2025
TV Series Creator Noah Hawley on ‘Alien,’ Austin, ‘Fargo’ and Closets
Touches of the screenwriter's career are throughout the 4,500-square-foot home he and his wife, Kyle, had built in Austin, Texas.
August 6, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Arizona, Maryland and New York
A 1914 house in Prescott, a Colonial in Centreville and a farmhouse in Hillsdale.
August 6, 2025
In Brooklyn, a Former Tailor Shop Is a Perfect Fit
Drawn back to New York after years in Europe, Donelle Kosch gravitated toward Boerum Hill, transforming 450 square feet into a place she could live and entertain guests.
August 5, 2025
One Easy Rule: If You Admire It, It’s Worth Collecting
An Australian businessman built a house so he could enjoy his eclectic range of furniture, accessories and art every day.
August 4, 2025
$900,000 Homes in California
A cabin in Lake Arrowhead, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a split-level in Berkeley
August 4, 2025
Robert De Niro Only Wants to Shoot in New York
The actor and his partners recently opened Wildflower Studios, a 775,000-square-foot production facility in Queens.
August 4, 2025
How to Stop Your Landlord From Making You Pay for Repairs
Owners must provide and maintain required or essential services for their tenants, including repairs.
August 2, 2025
Leaving the City for the Farm Is a Hard Row to Hoe. But They Did It.
We spoke with several Sullivan County farmers about the urban lives they left behind, and what it means to tend the land in the 21st century.
August 2, 2025
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Selling Their Country Estate
The asking price for the couple’s property is around $30 million, while other celebrities, like Adam Levine and Tony Parker, also have put their homes up for sale.
August 1, 2025
$880,000 Homes in Romania
In Northern Transylvania, buyers can find traditional dwellings, farmhouses, and stables converted into homes.
August 1, 2025
The Grass Isn’t Green Anymore. And the Fence Is Rickety, Too.
Seeing their renovations changed or inadequate maintenance frustrates sellers who still have an attachment to their former homes.
August 1, 2025
In a Spanish Vineyard, an Unsung Engineer Finally Gets a Toast
With housing demand high in France after World War I, Ferdinand Fillod filed his first design patent well before experiments by his contemporaries. One of the last few homes left has been restored.
August 1, 2025
A First-Time Buyer Explored Manhattan’s East Side With $700,000
Tired of paying rent increases and hearing the ‘sirens and screams’ in Hell’s Kitchen, he looked for a studio or one-bedroom in Turtle Bay, Kips Bay and Midtown East.
July 31, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
A one-bedroom in SoHo, a three-bedroom on the Upper West Side and a two-bedroom in Jackson Heights.
July 31, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes near the water in Southold and Margate.
July 31, 2025
Do Your Neighbors Trust You?
A Pew Research Center survey suggests that they may like you more than you realize.
July 31, 2025
Company That Owns Apartments.com Sues Zillow Over Rental Listing Photos
The chief executive of CoStar Group, which owns Apartments.com, said Zillow has ‘stolen’ thousands of images to bolster its business.
July 30, 2025
$600,000 Homes in West Virginia, Missouri and Massachusetts
An 1870 house in Charles Town, an Italianate home in St. Louis and a condo in Boston.
July 30, 2025
In Thrall to the Scented Geranium
Heirloom Pelargoniums, some with hundreds of years of horticultural history, are among 2,000 kinds of plants in an herb collection in rural New Jersey.
July 30, 2025
Downtown Detroit Is Back
A decade ago, the residential boom downtown would have been hard to imagine.
July 30, 2025
Pottery Finds a New Audience Among Fashionable Men
Men's wear stores around the country have cleared shelf space for teacups and handmade ceramics so image-conscious men can invest in their home space.
July 29, 2025
In Brooklyn, a Palatial House on the Market for $25 Million
The over-the-top limestone building in Bay Ridge, built on a lot once owned by the keyboardist for Blondie, might be fit for a king, with its abundance of marble and gold.
July 29, 2025
The Quintessential Urban Design of ‘Sesame Street’
Over its several decades, the show’s setting has always been both realistic and idealistic. And it has evolved, much like the New York City streets that inspired it.
July 28, 2025
Seattle Couple Adds a Slice of Argentina to Their Backyard
The homeowners bought adjacent land to build an outdoor dining space detached from their home for hosting barbecues for friends and neighbors
July 28, 2025
$2.6 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bolinas and a split-level in Santa Cruz
July 28, 2025
Can Sitting on My Fire Escape Result in Fines to My Landlord?
A violation will not likely be issued, but fire escapes must remain clear of obstructions and can be dangerous.
July 26, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Australia
New South Wales properties include a Queenslander in Billinudgel, plus a villa and a California-style bungalow in Mullumbimby.
July 25, 2025
Saving New York’s Midcentury Signs
The New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn preserves the stories of shuttered local businesses.
July 25, 2025
Christie’s Debuts Crypto Real Estate Division
The brokerage, which has already handled transactions with digital payment in lieu of cash, is the first major U.S. firm to create a dedicated team for such deals.
July 24, 2025
Two Americans Made Their Dreams Come True in Normandy, France
A couple from Colorado wondered for years if they’d be able to buy a home in France and make a new life for themselves. Last year, they saw where their $450,000 budget could take them.
July 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Long Beach and Stamford.
July 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Hell’s Kitchen and Crown Heights.
July 24, 2025
Buying a High-End Home? A Million Dollars Mostly Falls Short.
Houses at the top 5 percent of the market cost over $1 million in all but seven of the largest U.S. metros.
July 24, 2025
To Understand the Delacorte Theater Renovation, Peek Inside This Rowhouse
Stephen Chu, the architect behind the $85 million makeover of the beloved amphitheater in Central Park, has spent over two decades remaking his home in Ridgewood, Queens.
July 24, 2025
U.S. Homes Are Not Selling, and Prices Continue to Rise
June, usually the height of the spring housing season, saw sales of existing homes drop from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
July 23, 2025
$325,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina
A 1950s bungalow in Beaver, a midcentury-modern house in San Antonio and a cottage from 1900 in Wake Forest.
July 23, 2025
Hey, My Kid Could Have Drawn That! Hers Did.
A designer and ceramicist set out to build a house in New York’s Hudson Valley region that her family could live in forever. Her son’s sketches stole the show.
July 22, 2025
Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them
Designing around a collection, whether the items are conventional or eccentric, can personalize a home.
July 22, 2025
Converting a Favorite Rental on Cape Cod Into a Legacy
When an old beach house in Truro, Mass., was listed for sale, a family of former renters snapped it up and renovated it for a growing clan.
July 21, 2025
$1.7 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern in Thousand Oaks, a contemporary home in Carmel Valley and a French Normandy Revival in Oakland
July 21, 2025
Who Wins When Neighbors Fight?
A co-op board may need to investigate so that it can protect every resident’s rights.
July 19, 2025
Finding a Gem in the Woods of Central Connecticut
Two California transplants ventured east in search of midcentury design, lots of sunlight and space for guests.
July 17, 2025
$2.7 Million Homes in Whistler, British Columbia
The famed ski town north of Vancouver is dotted with log cabins and a dwindling number of 20th-century A-frames.
July 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.
July 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.
July 17, 2025
Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs
In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.
July 17, 2025
The Tiny Home Construction Contest Is a Big Deal in This Texas Town
A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?
July 17, 2025
Condo Conversion in Former Brooklyn Church Offers ‘Piece of History’
The 19th-century building, in a historic district in Fort Greene, has 12 condos, starting at $1.195 million, each with touches from the site’s former use.
July 16, 2025
$2.9 Million Homes in Connecticut, Arizona and Idaho
A Victorian in New Canaan, a contemporary house in Cave Creek and a Colonial Revival in Boise
July 16, 2025
Plan a Garden, Then Make It ‘Maximalist’
Find out what it would look like to fully celebrate the wildly personal beauty of your garden “dialed to the max.”
July 16, 2025
West Palm Beach Moves Upmarket
The city is emerging from the shadow of Palm Beach, just across the water, with new condo and office towers.
July 16, 2025
Adorning a Manhattan Loft With Hand-Crafted Inspirations
The designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg collect an “inventory of ideas and thoughts,” including miniature Japanese vessels, handmade glasses and a vintage bar cabinet.
July 15, 2025
To Afford Montauk, He Went on ‘Jeopardy!’
Stevie Ruiz, a restaurant server who also runs small businesses, has used his game show winnings to stay afloat in the expensive Long Island hamlet.
July 15, 2025
$3.8 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.
July 14, 2025
Can You Stop People From Smoking Outside Your Building?
Various laws and regulations dictate where people can and can’t light up. Here’s how to make sure they’re enforced.
July 12, 2025
He Built a House With Doors and Windows That You Can’t Close
Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with minimal barriers from the “wild landscape.”
July 11, 2025
$550,000 Homes in Nicaragua
In and around the coastal town of San Juan del Sur, planned communities offer buyers a range of homes with waterfront views and in ecological reserves.
July 11, 2025
Nantucket’s Workers Are Living on the Margins
Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other workers live in overcrowded and substandard housing, or even in their cars on the beach.
July 11, 2025
Livvy Dunne Wanted Babe Ruth’s Old Apartment. The Co-op Board Said No.
The influencer and former collegiate gymnast tried to buy the Manhattan two-bedroom, but instead joined the ranks of high-profile rejects like Madonna and Calvin Klein.
July 10, 2025
After Years in the D.C. Suburbs, She Wanted ‘Total Privacy’ in the Virginia Mountains
Drawn to both the natural majesty and restaurant scene in Rappahannock County, Va., a recent empty-nester looked for a comfortable three-bedroom house for about $500,000.
July 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Medford Lakes, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
July 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the West Village, on the Upper West Side and in Clinton Hill.
July 10, 2025
How Gen Z Is Buying Homes
Co-buying is not without its challenges, but it offers young buyers a way into an increasingly expensive market.
July 10, 2025
$900,000 Homes in New York, Illinois and Oregon
An Italianate home in Kingston, a condo in Chicago and an expanded 1925 house in Salem.
July 9, 2025
For These Pros, No Home Improvement Request Is Too Niche
From baby proofing to feng shui, homeowners and renters can hire professional help for just about anything.
July 9, 2025
Can a Spate of New Builds Finally Revitalize Gowanus?
As cleanup continues in the notoriously polluted Gowanus Canal, amenity-filled developments are drawing new residents to the neighborhood. Is that a good thing?
July 9, 2025
Need a Tool for a Home Project? Get Yourself a Library Card.
Branches across the country offer supplies and classes to help novices or those who don’t want to spring for an expensive power tool a way to take on home improvement.
July 9, 2025
For Family Reunions, Just Walk Down the Hall
Living in the same apartment building as a family member has provided the right balance of privacy and comfort to some New Yorkers.
July 8, 2025
Lorna Simpson’s Brooklyn Art Studio Is on the Market
The four-story modern house in Fort Greene, which the artist had built two decades ago, is asking $6.5 million.
July 8, 2025
A Day Before Trial, Alleged Accomplice of Alexander Brothers Is Cleared
Ohad Fisherman had been charged with sexual battery along with Oren and Alon Alexander stemming from an alleged 2016 assault.
July 7, 2025
$1 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom kit house in Los Angeles, a two-bedroom cottage in Santa Rosa, and a three-bedroom home in Palm Springs.
July 7, 2025
In Tough Times in Alabama, It Helped to Live in a Ballroom
After 20 years in Los Angeles, an actor moved home to Birmingham to be close to his ailing mother.
July 7, 2025
A Scramble for a Woman, 77, Who Lost Her ‘Forever’ Apartment
When Patricia Brennecke returned to the rental market in the Bay Area, she was frustrated by how expensive apartments were, in an almost entirely digital market.
July 7, 2025
The Brooklyn Allergist’s Office That Was Once Home to a Spy
An antislavery spy who worked for the British in New York in the 1800s lived in a house that is now home to an allergy doctor descended from Horace Greeley.
July 6, 2025
My Timeshare Is an Albatross. How Do I Get Rid of It?
People who buy timeshares often don’t realize that the asset can quickly become a liability.
July 5, 2025
Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market
Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.
July 4, 2025
Room to Grow: Three Small Gardening Projects Anyone Can Do
Whether indoors or outdoors, you can add a little life to your windowsill, your balcony or your yard in just a few steps.
July 4, 2025
$1 Million Homes in Finland
A custom-built, six-bedroom house in Espoo, a renovated one-bedroom apartment in Helsinki, and a rustic lake home in Kittilä.
July 4, 2025
From City Renters to Westchester Buyers, a Young Family Looked for Space to Grow
After renting a one-bedroom on the Upper West Side for years, a couple with a baby decided to search for a house outside the city. Which town could they afford?
July 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Concourse Village.
July 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three bedroom homes in Cutchogue, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.
July 3, 2025
The N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Soared
From dense areas in Manhattan to waterfront neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, prices have grown exponentially.
July 3, 2025
A Potential Mamdani Mayorship Strikes Fear in the Real Estate Industry
The Democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.
July 2, 2025
$500,000 Homes in Maine, Minnesota and Virginia
A farmhouse in Sedgwick, a foursquare in St. Paul and a Craftsman in Norfolk.
July 2, 2025
Fighting Invasive Plants: The Ones We’ve Got and Those We Think Are Coming
Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold.
July 2, 2025
Celebrity Agent Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings
Mauricio Umansky, the real estate agent best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.
July 1, 2025
Would-be Home Buyers Are Deterred by Interest Rates. Explore Your Options.
From locking in the rate to government-backed loans, there are options to buy a home.
June 30, 2025
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a waterfront home in Big Bear Lake and a cottage in Costa Mesa.
June 30, 2025
Condo or Co-op: Which Is Better for First-Time Buyers?
Readers often ask why anyone would buy a co-op unit when boards are so controlling. Here are a few reasons.
June 28, 2025
She Joined the Family Business, but She Hasn’t Given Up Her Art
Zoe Elghanayan, a principal and senior vice president at her family’s real estate company, TF Cornerstone, has added art curator to her job description.
June 28, 2025
Buying an Old House in London? Expect a Long List of Repairs.
A couple could replace heating and electrical systems, and add roof supports to their 350-year-old house, but the walls would never stand up straight again (if they ever did).
June 27, 2025
$800,000 Homes in Sweden
The islands and archipelagos outside of Stockholm offer rustic vacation cottages, converted military structures and single-family homes with water views.
June 27, 2025
A Long, Winding Path to Selling Real Estate in the Hudson Valley
Jon and Delyse Berry cycled through many careers before they opened the hybrid — furnishing, interior design, real estate — Upstate Down in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
June 27, 2025
A House With an ‘Umbilical Cord’
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
June 27, 2025
In Taos, N.M., They Searched for Adobe Style and High-Desert Views
After fixing up several homes over the years, a couple was ready to build ‘sweat equity’ in a Southwest-style house in New Mexico’s famed art haven.
June 26, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Kips Bay, Murray Hill and Astoria.
June 26, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Lawrenceville, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Bronxville, N.Y.
June 26, 2025
Homeownership: Not Enough Supply for Middle-Income Buyers
For teachers, nurses and other skilled workers, few options.
June 26, 2025
Want a House by Frank Lloyd Wright? There’s a Support Group for That.
A conservancy that aims to preserve the architect’s work also serves as a sort of secret weapon for homeowners who need to troubleshoot maintenance issues.
June 26, 2025
Baltimore Takes a Gamble to Reverse Decades of Neglect
In the “birthplace of redlining,” an ambitious plan to promote homeownership and restore neighborhoods plagued by vacant houses is taking hold.
June 26, 2025
$700,000 Homes in New Hampshire, California and Ohio
A Federal-style home in Francestown, a Craftsman in Los Angeles and a Colonial-Revival in Bexley
June 25, 2025
In Los Angeles, a Blank Canvas Gets a Rock Star Makeover
The musicians Andy and Meredith Hurley bought a house that had white walls. Not anymore. Their designer also layered in plenty of patterns and textures.
June 24, 2025
‘Unsafe to Inhabit’: The Toxic Homes of L.A.
After the fires clouded neighborhoods in smoke, residents whose homes were spared learned that danger was still lurking in the walls, the furniture and the air. But their insurers have doubts.
June 24, 2025
Compass Sues to Stop ‘Zillow Ban’
Compass, the real estate brokerage, claims that Zillow, the website that has 227 million unique visitors a month, has conspired to maintain a monopoly over digital home listings.
June 23, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom in Mill Valley, a farmhouse in Philo and a cottage in Berkeley.
June 23, 2025
A Contemporary House Soars in Rural Rhode Island
An architect couple replaced a derelict cabin nestled between a river and a forest and built a second home using Passive House standards.
June 23, 2025
Dirty Clothes, Clean Fun: These Laundromats Aren’t Just for Laundry
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are opening laundromats that double as coffee shops, bars and hangout spots.
June 22, 2025
Revisiting the Hunt: First-Time Buyers Share What Went Wrong and Right
Being a new homeowner comes with a steep learning curve, especially in New York City.
June 21, 2025
Should I Keep Paying Rent Increases, or Dent My Savings With a Down Payment?
It’s the age-old question: Rent or buy? Here are some things to remember that go beyond your month-to-month expenses.
June 21, 2025
‘Prewar Eva’ Has Her Finger on the Pulse of the Hamptons
Eva Alt, a real estate agent who goes by “Prewar Eva” on Instagram, says the bland Hamptons McMansions of the past two decades are on their way out.
June 20, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in Cork, Ireland
County Cork, Ireland’s southernmost county, has rustic architectural gems, stately Georgian homes, and 19th-century rowhouses overlooking Cork Harbour.
June 20, 2025
A Designer Places Furniture in Her Bedroom as Pieces of Art
Alyssa Kapito savors the elegant memo box on her night stand, a bronze chair by Diego Villarreal, and silver shell bowls from her mother.
June 20, 2025
Is This 19th-Century Factory the World’s First Skyscraper?
As the first building to be built from an iron frame, the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings in England is a forerunner of all iron- and steel-framed towers. Now, its custodians want people to know that.
June 20, 2025
A Couple Figured They Couldn’t Afford Upper Manhattan. They Just Had to Look in the Right Places.
Two longtime renters searched in Harlem, Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights for a sunny two-bedroom with space to host friends. Here’s what they found.
June 19, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Harlem, Chelsea and Fieldston.
June 19, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are five-bedroom in Stamford and a four-bedroom in East Marion.
June 19, 2025
Who’s More Likely to D.I.Y.?
Age and income have a large influence on the decision to hire professionals for home repair and renovation, according to a recent study.
June 19, 2025
Can You Guess the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
Are you prepared for the routine expenses (and costly surprises) of homeownership?
June 18, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Kentucky, Washington and Massachusetts
A farmhouse in London, a bungalow in Seattle and a condo in a Queen Anne revival in Somerville.
June 18, 2025
How to Avoid Even the Unintended Results of Your Ecological Mistakes
Efforts to create plantings that welcome wildlife — birds, snakes, frogs, insects — can backfire. You can do better. Start by turning off the outdoor lights.
June 18, 2025
The Peacock Chair and the Black Experience
The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.
June 18, 2025
Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride
A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive.
June 18, 2025
Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side
The television writer and producer wrote her adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” inside the Manhattan condo.
June 17, 2025
Is There a Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.
June 17, 2025
Why You Should Wait to Renovate
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.
June 17, 2025
$3.5 Million Homes in California
A hilltop house in San Luis Obispo, a midcentury modern home in Kentfield and a post-and-beam house in Los Angeles.
June 16, 2025
‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’
For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it, the answer turned out to be yes.
June 16, 2025
I Want to Use a Co-op as a Pied-à-Terre. Do I Need to Tell the Board?
It depends on the building’s governing documents, but most co-ops don’t look kindly on visitors coming and going.
June 14, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in Valencia, Spain
Spain’s third-largest city offers stylish condos and seaside villas.
June 13, 2025
Disillusioned With Finance, She Gave the Furniture Business a Try
For Josefina Londono, a career move after reconnecting with her family’s furniture business also called for a move to a new Brooklyn apartment.
June 13, 2025
California Opens Investigation Into State Farm
The state’s insurance regulator says the volume of complaints against the company following this year’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles prompted the inquiry.
June 12, 2025
An American Takes the Long Route to a Life in Canada
After a couple of false starts, a Connecticut native overcame the red tape and moved to Montreal with her daughter. Which condo was the right fit?
June 12, 2025
I Scream, You Scream. They Don’t Scream for Ice Cream.
The Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo wants to expand its hours and liquor operations, but nearby residents say the exhibition space already detracts from their quality of life.
June 12, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Lenox Hill and Tompkinsville.
June 12, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Ardsley, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Upper Saddle River, N.J.
June 12, 2025
How Long Did Mom and Dad Save for Their Down Payment?
Not as long as their children must. Getting to 20 percent down is a lot harder these days.
June 12, 2025
$365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania
A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster.
June 11, 2025
What to Do When There’s a Mouse in Your First House
With no landlord or manager to call, new homeowners may find themselves dealing with pests for the first time. Here’s how to handle them.
June 11, 2025
Alexander Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Against Another Woman
Oren and Tal Alexander, the luxury real estate brokers, as well Oren’s twin Alon Alexander, are now charged with sex crimes against seven women.
June 10, 2025
A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage
A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.
June 10, 2025
In This Designer’s Hands, Art Deco Feels Contemporary
The Australian designer Greg Natale has long been inspired by the style, which turns 100 this year.
June 10, 2025
A Designer Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room
Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink.
June 9, 2025
As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue
Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the arrival of grandchildren.
June 9, 2025
$950,000 Homes in California
An A-frame in Carmel Valley, a midcentury modern house in Sacramento and a hillside home in Los Angeles.
June 9, 2025
The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!
When you realize that your apartment has a problem that no one disclosed, who gets the blame?
June 7, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in Andalusia, Spain
The southernmost region of Spain offers picturesque farm estates and urban rowhouses stretching from Seville to Malaga.
June 6, 2025
Barbara Gladstone’s Chelsea Rowhouse Is Listed for $11.995 Million
Ms. Gladstone, who ran one of New York City’s largest contemporary art galleries, died last year. Her friend, the architect Annabelle Selldorf, helped her renovate the home.
June 6, 2025
Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?
You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.
June 6, 2025
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty
Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison.
June 5, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in the garment district and in Spuyten Duyvil.
June 5, 2025
For a City Escape, They Skipped the Hudson Valley and Settled on Connecticut
Seeking more privacy and outdoor space, a couple landed in Litchfield County with around $700,000 to spend. Which property did they choose?
June 5, 2025
Foreign Buyers Are Fleeing the South Florida Condo Market
Sales to international buyers fell to 10 percent of transactions last year, a steep decline from 50 percent in 2018.
June 5, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a two-bedroom condo in New Canaan, Conn.
June 5, 2025
Inside Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado’s ‘Shoes-Off’ Apartment
The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.
June 4, 2025
$2.6 Million Homes in Virginia, New York and Illinois
An farm in Rapidan, a 1780 stone and clapboard house in Palisades and a condo in Chicago
June 4, 2025
What Every Buyer Should Know About Home Inspections
A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask.
June 4, 2025
Use Natural Plant Dyes to Infuse Memories Onto Fabrics
Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature and preserve it.
June 4, 2025
Touring the Gold Coast Mansions That Inspired ‘The Great Gatsby’
Though only a fraction of its Gilded Age mansions remain, Long Island still offers a glimpse of the opulence that F. Scott Fitzgerald found 100 years ago.
June 3, 2025
$3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a ski house in Mammoth Lakes and a midcentury modern house in Palm Springs
June 2, 2025
The Housing Market Was Supposed to Recover This Year. What Happened?
Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened.
June 2, 2025
Don’t Trust Your Co-op Board? Here’s How to Take Over.
When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag.
May 31, 2025
A Ramshackle House on Nantucket, Brought Back to Shipshape
A woman moved to the island with her two children during the pandemic, and then stayed, settling into the community of Sconset.
May 30, 2025
Time to Shine: Let’s Restore All Your Rusty Metal
From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques.
May 30, 2025
$1 Million Homes in Italy
The historic Castelli Romani area of Rome is famed for its verdant landscape, wine production and stately homes.
May 30, 2025
No Square Footage? No Problem. These Home Gyms Make It Work.
Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms.
May 30, 2025
After 50 Years in the Same Rental, She Grabbed Her Chance to Buy a Place
A longtime Upper West Side denizen had up to $600,000 to spend on a studio or a one-bedroom: ‘The thing is, if not now, when?’
May 29, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are six-bedroom in Pelham, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Plainfield, N.J.
May 29, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
May 29, 2025
Want to Rent a Studio in New York? You May Need a Roommate.
Studio apartments in New York City and Miami are among the least affordable for solo renters.
May 29, 2025
$650,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Florida
A Streamline Moderne home in Denver, a condo in a former cotton mill in Atlanta and a bungalow in St. Petersburg
May 28, 2025
Reluctant to Leave a Shelter Island Vacation, They Moved There Full Time
A family fell in love with the spot near the eastern end of Long Island, so they bought and gut-renovated a house, keeping energy-efficiency top of mind.
May 28, 2025
A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows
Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented on New York City’s affordable housing crisis.
May 27, 2025
‘Are the Bricks Evil?’ In a Village Built for Nazis, Darkness Lingers.
On the outskirts of Berlin, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke is an idyllic neighborhood with a sinister past, and a symbol of Germany’s effort to both remember and forget.
May 27, 2025
$800,000 Homes in California
A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree.
May 26, 2025
Luxury Hotels Are Replacing Cheap Motels in the Hamptons
Some residents are lamenting the loss of the old-fashioned motor inns, while others say the “classic” lodgings were outdated and due for an upgrade.
May 26, 2025
City Beekeepers: The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining an Urban Hive
It’s perfectly legal to keep registered honeybee hives in the city, but they can’t become a nuisance to the neighbors.
May 24, 2025
A Children’s Playroom Fit for Future Knicks? Yes, There’s a Basketball Hoop.
The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys.
May 23, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Crete, Greece
The largest and most populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of the Aegean Sea.
May 23, 2025
How the Barter System Helped Cut Costs on Two Home Projects
Facing high building costs in Washington State, two friends, a home builder and an architect, shared their expertise to expand one house and build another.
May 23, 2025
She Traded Brooklyn for Jackson Heights With $300,000 to Spend. Was It Enough for a One-Bedroom?
After bouncing through seven rentals in 10 years, an immigration lawyer set her sights on the diverse Queens neighborhood — a ‘microcosm of the whole world.’
May 22, 2025
Homes for Sale New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Newtown, Conn.
May 22, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights.
May 22, 2025
Homeowners of Color Face Greater Climate Risk
Nonwhite communities may have a more difficult road ahead as climate change exacerbates major weather events.
May 22, 2025
V.P. of Real Estate Group Voted Out After Harassment Allegations
Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women.
May 21, 2025
Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also use eminent domain.
May 21, 2025
$500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota
A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis.
May 21, 2025
The Next ‘Big Idea’ in Ecological Landscapes: Abundance
Learn to embrace both the visual and functional aspects of your garden to support diversity in your plantings.
May 21, 2025
Is This Chicago Suburb for You?
Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.
May 21, 2025
The Interior Designer Amy Lau’s Apartment Is Listed for $1.6 Million
Ms. Lau, who had a string of high-profile clients, died in January. She put her signature stamp on her prewar unit.
May 20, 2025
Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.
Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter.
May 20, 2025
$2 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland
May 19, 2025
A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment
Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood.
May 19, 2025
Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report
Six women have now filed lawsuits against eXp Realty, with similar claims that they were drugged and then attacked while attending an event for the brokerage.
May 19, 2025
How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?
It’s important to know what the law says, but maintaining friendly relations with your landlord has its own benefits.
May 17, 2025
Swept by the Fires, Away From Their Lives
Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.
May 16, 2025
A Designer’s Glamorous Lifestyle Infuses His Studio
Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.
May 16, 2025
$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco
Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.
May 16, 2025
To Find High-End Furniture in New York, Look Up
The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.
May 16, 2025
The Battle for Bryant Park Grill
Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.
May 16, 2025
The Pope Grew Up in This House. Now, It Could Be Yours.
The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.
May 15, 2025
Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island
The five-bedroom home was built in Garden City in the Tudor style the author admired. But it isn’t where he wrote his books.
May 15, 2025
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, They Sought Their Starter Home for $500,000
A young couple planned their wedding in Guatemala and their first house purchase in Sarasota at the same time — a strategy they ‘100 percent do not recommend.’
May 15, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.
May 15, 2025
Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.
May 15, 2025
Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted
Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.
May 15, 2025
Pay $6,000 This Summer to Be a ‘Status Guest’ at This Montauk Restaurant
Some residents and business owners say a new restaurant’s plans for an exclusive experience are out of step with the village’s beachy atmosphere.
May 14, 2025
When a Chair Is More Than a Chair
A New York Design Week show at Lyle Gallery puts the focus on furniture and design pieces connected to their makers’ heritage and backgrounds.
May 14, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Vermont, Arizona and Pennsylvania
A Victorian-era house in Manchester, a Spanish-style home in Tucson and a rowhouse in Philadelphia.
May 14, 2025
California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm
Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded.
May 14, 2025
The Dream? A Second Home, Right on the Hudson.
A couple’s river views were stunning, but some work needed to be done to soften the noise from train tracks running along the back of the house.
May 13, 2025
V.P. of Real Estate Group Will Step Away After Harassment Claims
Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations that industry insiders say was ignored by the influential trade group.
May 12, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A mountain retreat in Crestline, a waterfront home in San Rafael and a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles
May 12, 2025
An Arts Hub and Affordable Housing Under One Roof in Inwood
The developers of the Miramar hope the building will be a good neighbor through its design, its partnership with cultural organizations and its mixed-income model.
May 12, 2025
Don’t Trust Your Landlord? Here’s How You Can Find More Information.
Details about a landlord’s holdings are not readily available. But there are some tools to help you along.
May 10, 2025
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house outside Chicago, the real estate broker said.
May 9, 2025
$2.4 Million Homes in Cornwall, England
The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats.
May 9, 2025
Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells
The couple’s lives are preserved in a SoHo building where for decades they plotted their monumental projects.
May 9, 2025
A ‘Romantic Idealist’ Renovates a Derelict House on an Artist’s Budget
A street artist had to depend on patrons to help him buy a 19th century house and had to depend on himself to restore it.
May 9, 2025
Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.
May 8, 2025
‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.
May 8, 2025
After Years Overseas, They Came Home for a Quiet Life in Upstate New York
With up to $800,000 to spend, a couple aimed to combine the serenity and the amenities that the Hudson Valley has to offer.
May 8, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.
May 8, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, on the Upper West Side and in Jackson Heights.
May 8, 2025
Where Can Younger Buyers Afford Homes?
In every state but one, less than half of the under-35 population own homes.
May 8, 2025
$400,000 Homes in the District of Columbia, Missouri and South Carolina
A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.
May 7, 2025
The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives.
May 7, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ Star Barbara Corcoran Is Selling Her Dream Penthouse
The businesswoman is listing the apartment for $12 million, bidding a bittersweet goodbye as she and her husband move to a home that’s easier to navigate.
May 6, 2025
Antoni Porowski on His Big Green Sofa, Real Plants and Taylor Swift
Take a look inside the “Queer Eye” star’s Manhattan apartment.
May 6, 2025
$3 Million Homes in California
A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego
May 5, 2025
How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.
Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.
May 4, 2025
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.
May 3, 2025
Can My Co-op Charge Me Extra for Renting Out My Unit?
A co-op board has wide latitude to operate in the best interests of the building and the shareholders. But some fees are unreasonable.
May 3, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Bristol, England
The city of about 500,000 residents in southwest England offers converted churches, Georgian-era mansions and modern smart homes.
May 2, 2025
Graham Norton’s Manhattan Carriage House Is Listed for $5.595 Million
The structure, at 6 Sniffen Court in Murray Hill, is one of 10 historic houses, formerly horse stables, built during the Civil War.
May 2, 2025
You Can Bring Your Old Wood Furniture Back to Life
You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.
May 2, 2025
Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’
Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.
May 1, 2025
Is It Just You, or Is Your Apartment Shrinking?
The average size of new rental apartments has been getting smaller since 2015, but there are signs that the trend may have begun to reverse.
May 1, 2025
They Left Queens for Manhattan With $650,000 and a Short Wishlist
After failing to find a comfortable co-op unit in Astoria and Long Island City, a couple were surprised to find that Midtown offered bigger places with better amenities and lower prices.
May 1, 2025
Renovating Your Bathroom? Consider the Vanity.
The most important piece of furniture you will buy could make or break a project. Here are some possibilities.
May 1, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Tudor City, on the Upper East Side and in Bushwick.
May 1, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
May 1, 2025
Swiss Design, by Way of Japanese Aesthetics
An interior designer, diploma in hand, opened a practice in the Alps, vowing to leave ski chalets in the dust.
April 30, 2025
$625,000 Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Oregon
An American Foursquare in Newburgh, a house in Sandwich, and a Craftsman in Portland.
April 30, 2025
Peter Yarrow’s Manhattan Duplex Is Listed at $4.44 Million
The estate of the singer, one of the three in Peter, Paul and Mary, is selling his Upper West Side apartment, “a hub of music and art and culture and activism.”
April 29, 2025
On a Swedish Lakeside, Four Cubes Add Up to One House
When a couple found their dream property on rocky hill without much flat ground, they decided to build four smaller structures rather than one big one.
April 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley.
April 28, 2025
Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability
A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents.
April 28, 2025
Who Has to Get Rid of Radon: Me or My HOA?
It likely depends on your governing documents. But the homeowners’ association either has to solve the problem, or let you solve it.
April 26, 2025
Real Estate Brokerages Fight Over How Houses for Sale Should Be Listed
Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has sued a real estate database in Seattle and accused it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior.
April 25, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in Croatia
Bordered to the west by the Adriatic Sea, the Republic of Croatia is a popular holiday destination along the coast and in historic cities such as Dubrovnik, Split and the capital, Zagreb.
April 25, 2025
A Former Office Tower Goes Big for Residents
With 1,320 rental apartments and a host of amenities, 25 Water Street is the country’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date.
April 25, 2025
Madrid’s Biggest Landlord? U.S. Investment Firms
As private equity firms assert control over much of Spain’s housing, thousands face the threat of eviction.
April 25, 2025
In L.A., a Young Family Wanted a House to Grow Into. Would $800,000 Be Enough?
Seeking more space for their growing children (and maybe a pool), a couple combed the San Fernando Valley for a single-family home they could afford. Here’s what they found.
April 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Kips Bay and Riverdale.
April 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom Tudor in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a five-bedroom house in Cranford, N.J.
April 24, 2025
Brooklyn Home Prices Hit a Record High (Again)
But the number of sales is also rising, according to a Q1 market report, seemingly unaffected by prices.
April 24, 2025
$800,000 Homes in California, Colorado and Vermont
An Italianate home in Martinez, Calif., an industrial condo in Denver, and an updated farmhouse in Shelburne, Vt.
April 23, 2025
Meet the Bar Cabinet, the Bar Cart’s Luxe Older Sibling
Offering up an element of surprise, bar cabinets are impressive, functional showpieces.
April 23, 2025
In Philadelphia, a Former Navy Yard Wins on Sustainability
With recent recognition from the Green Building Council, the 1,200-acre development is poised to welcome its first residential tenants this fall.
April 22, 2025
Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door?
One of New York City’s minor yet annoying inconveniences is a line that forms when a restaurant or another business becomes wildly popular.
April 22, 2025
How Have Government Cuts Affected Prince George’s and Charles Counties?
A Times reporting team is looking for reader input on how the reduction in the federal work force has affected the two Maryland communities.
April 21, 2025
$3.2 Million Homes in California
A compound in Sonoma, a house with bay views in Tiburon and a penthouse in Santa Monica
April 21, 2025
A Woman Takes a Deep Breath and Makes Her Own Life Decisions
After years of doing what she thought was expected of her, Cheryl Kaplan restarted her life and painted it red.
April 21, 2025
My Neighbors’ Kids Are Driving Me Crazy! How Do I Get Some Quiet?
Try seeking a resolution that treats each person in the conflict with dignity.
April 19, 2025
A House That Floats Above the Landscape
A couple wanted to build a house on a sloped lot in Washington State, but they didn’t want to cut into the hillside to lay a foundation. They found a better solution.
April 18, 2025
$2.1 Million Homes in Muskoka, Ontario
Muskoka is a popular ‘cottage country’ destination with 1,600 lakes, two hours north of the Greater Toronto Area.
April 18, 2025
Seeking a Hudson Valley Homestead That Could House Three Generations
After growing up in Beacon, N.Y., and drifting apart as adults, two siblings plotted their return — and brought their mother and kids along, too.
April 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in the financial district, Lenox Hill and Woodside.
April 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a two-bedroom lake house in Ridgefield and a four-bedroom home Bronxville.
April 17, 2025
Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington and Buys a Mansion
Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.
April 17, 2025
Low-Income Renters Can’t Get the Housing Vouchers They Need
A fraction of rent-burdened households receive Section 8 vouchers — and they may not even be able to use them.
April 17, 2025
$275,000 Homes in New Jersey, Louisiana and Arkansas
A rowhouse in Bordentown, a cottage in New Orleans and a Craftsman bungalow in Little Rock.
April 16, 2025
Tucson, Ariz.: Western Skies and Competitive Home Prices
A city celebrated for its food scene also provides hiking, cycling and stargazing in the natural beauty of the desert.
April 16, 2025
Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay on Pink Elephants and Gardening
Enter the L.A. Home They Have Turned Into a Gallery
April 15, 2025
Housewares Retailers Brace for Tariffs
Consumers may be unwilling to pay more for pottery, pillows and the other stuff that makes homes feel homey, leaving home décor store owners worried.
April 15, 2025
Relaxation and Luxury Meet in a Designer’s Home Studio
Alfredo Paredes showcases an easy lighting upgrade; monochromatic pottery; and a one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture he got as a boy.
April 15, 2025
‘Transformative’ Design That Celebrates Differences
An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as a teenager.
April 14, 2025
Rentals Under $4,000 in Los Angeles
A hillside bungalow in Topanga Canyon, a unit in a Hollywood condo building and an oceanfront apartment in Redondo Beach
April 14, 2025
How Much Can My Landlord Legally Raise My Rent?
It depends, in part, on whether you’re protected under New York’s nascent Good Cause Eviction law.
April 12, 2025
Growing Cannabis on the Old Family Farm
When Lucas Kerr decided to revive the farm that had been in his family for seven generations, he chose to plant weed, grown in New York and sold to New Yorkers.
April 11, 2025
$850,000 Homes in Melbourne, Australia
In and around the Victorian capital, buyers can find seaside vacation homes, converted industrial lofts, and historic homes on quiet residential streets.
April 11, 2025
In a Snow Paradise, They Live in This Parking Lot
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.
April 11, 2025
They Scoured the Northeast for a Space They Could Live and Work In
With about $750,000 to spend, a couple with a dream of opening a business for farm-to-table events looked at pastoral properties in New York, Vermont and Maine.
April 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Norwalk, Conn.
April 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.
April 10, 2025
Boomers Are Buying the Most Homes (Again)
Over most of the past decade, Millennials have purchased more homes than other generational groups. But not in 2024.
April 10, 2025
$1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona
An 1875 home in Kennebunkport, a converted church in Thunderbolt and a contemporary home in Phoenix
April 9, 2025
The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden
The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food web, and sequester carbon.
April 9, 2025
A Salon for the Ages, at Least for Now
A woman saved a decrepit building in the ’70s and turned it into, among other things, an art museum, an opera house and a jazz club. It is about to be listed for sale.
April 8, 2025
Why Are These Clubs Closing? The Rent Is High, and the Alcohol Isn’t Flowing.
The financial decline of some of the city’s most popular clubs has put a spotlight on the realities of nightlife.
April 8, 2025
$1.9 Million Homes in California
A ranch house in Napa, a Streamline Moderne home in Pasadena and a townhouse in Oceanside
April 7, 2025
Can Co-ops Charge Extra for the Use of a Backyard That Belongs to a Unit?
A potential buyer confronts an unexpected monthly fee.
April 5, 2025
A Designer Who Thrived in the Serenity of Lapland
An exhibition honors Tapio Wirkkala in the context of the remote northern region that captivated him.
April 4, 2025
$1.8 Million Homes in Quebec
A modern farmhouse near Lac-Brome, a hilltop house in Racine and a sprawling home in Sutton
April 4, 2025
They Wanted Bigger Space in a Smaller Building in Brooklyn. Friendly Neighbors a Plus.
Shaking off first-time, home-buying jitters, a couple with a budget of just over $1 million searched for a two-bedroom with room for guests and their dog.
April 3, 2025
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
April 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.
April 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in TriBeCa, Hudson Heights and Fort Hamilton.
April 2, 2025
$700,000 Homes in Utah, Alabama and the District of Columbia
A midcentury modern home in Murray, a Craftsman in Birmingham and a brick rowhouse in Washington
April 2, 2025
In Spain, a Race for the Last Golden Visas
The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.
April 2, 2025
How Would We Build Homes Without Immigrant Labor and Foreign Materials?
Take a line-by-line look at the estimated costs of building this four-bedroom home in Phoenix, Ariz., under President Trump’s agenda.
April 1, 2025
Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups
The inquiry is another roadblock to efforts by HUD and DOGE to slash funds earmarked for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
April 1, 2025
A Farmhouse Refuge From a Nazi Blitz Became His Forever Home
When he was five years old, Malcolm Barlow arrived at a country estate in Pennsylvania to escape World War II. He never left, under circumstances he would not understand until years later.
April 1, 2025
Layer Your Lighting Design for Drama and Functionality
Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.
April 1, 2025
On a South Carolina Farm, a House Born From a College Promise
A couple and their architect friend built a family home that celebrates hyperlocal building materials.
March 31, 2025
$2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles
Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles
March 31, 2025
Readers Commiserate on Brokers’ Commissions
One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change.
March 29, 2025
My Neighbors Smoke Weed All Day, and It’s Stinking Up the Joint
Asking pot smokers to better ventilate their apartments may not work in older buildings or ones with poor air circulation.
March 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Costa Brava, Spain
The coastal region in northeastern Spain has a long artistic and cultural heritage, as well as both modern and historic homes.
March 28, 2025