The Fight to Save Googie, the Style of Postwar Optimism
The car-centric architectural style, characterized by neon signs and dramatic rooflines, is now endangered. Its admirers mourn the loss of the ideals it represented.
December 21, 2024
Googie, a Futuristic Style of Architecture, Is Endangered
Googie architecture is a midcentury design style characterized by dramatic rooflines, pops of color, large glass windows and flashy signs. Anna Kodé, a reporter covering design and culture for the Real Estate section of The New York Times, describes the efforts by preservationists to save examples of the distinctive style.
December 21, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in Thessaloniki, Greece
The area in and around Greece’s second-largest city offers traditional Greek houses, modern renovations and waterfront views.
December 20, 2024
Priced Out of New York, She Took Her $350,000 Budget to Philadelphia. Here’s What She Found.
After a near-death experience gave her a new lease on life, a writer ‘broke up with New York’ and headed south to find a one-bedroom or two-bedroom apartment.
December 19, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are five-bedroom house in Westport, Conn., and a five-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.
December 19, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in the East Village, Chelsea and Port Richmond.
December 19, 2024
Even Mobile-Home Prices Keep Rising
From 2018 to 2023, the average sale price of a new manufactured home grew faster than that of a new single-family home, according to a recent study.
December 19, 2024
When a Barndominium Won’t Do, Try a Shouse
Homeowners and builders weighed in on the difference between the two design styles taking over rural America.
December 19, 2024
The Design Trend Taking Over Rural America
Barndos, large, open-plan structures, have surged in popularity with the recent exodus from urban to rural areas.
December 19, 2024
Miami Broker Turns Himself In to Face Sexual Battery Charge
Ohad Fisherman is accused of participating in an alleged sexual assault in 2016 alongside Oren and Alon Alexander.
December 18, 2024
Woman Who Faced Racism When Buying a Home Speaks Out Against Bias
Raven Baxter will be the face of a national campaign to prevent housing discrimination, supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
December 18, 2024
$300,000 Homes in Kansas, Virginia and New Jersey
A Queen Anne Revival in Leavenworth, a ranch house in Richmond, and a rowhouse in Trenton.
December 18, 2024
Don’t Call It a Bachelor Pad. TikTok Says It’s a ‘Boy Apartment.’
Men with meticulously curated homes are going viral on TikTok, changing the way people think about male living habits.
December 18, 2024
She Wrote the Book on Preservation in New York
Barbaralee Diamonstein-Spielvogel has made it her life’s work to make sure that the city’s landmarks, and the contributions of its residents, are never forgotten.
December 17, 2024
What’s Mitchell-Lama? Timothée Chalamet (Kind of) Explains
The actor’s family were the beneficiaries of a New York State housing program aimed at middle-income residents.
December 17, 2024
$1.1 Million Homes in California
A craftsman-style house in Oakland, a 1922 home in Stockton and a midcentury modern-style house in Santa Rosa
December 16, 2024
My Apartment Is Way Too Cold! How Do I Make the Landlord Fix It?
If your rental is not properly heated, gather your neighbors and complain together.
December 14, 2024
Saving England’s Music Oasis From a New Wave of Development
The working-class city of Manchester has birthed legendary bands for decades. But in its quest for growth, its musical legacy is in danger of being muted.
December 14, 2024
Celebrate the Holidays Like You’re Frank Costanza
After an appearance on “Seinfeld” in 1997, the pole took on a life of its own as the embodiment of the anti-holiday spirit.
December 13, 2024
$3 Million Homes in the Caribbean
A villa-guest cottage combo and a sleek contemporary house in Barbados, and a luxury bungalow in the Bahamas.
December 13, 2024
A Modernist’s Dream on Copenhagen’s Harbor
A couple hired an architect with experience designing floating homes, after a decade of downsizing on dry land.
December 13, 2024
Brothers Charged With Sex Crimes Remain in Custody
Tal and Oren Alexander, once stars of the luxury real estate industry, and their brother, Alon Alexander, were arrested on Wednesday in Miami.
December 12, 2024
She Invested in Her Future and Her Family. Which Property Would Work for Both?
Seeking an income-generating home and a place for her brother to potentially live, a New Yorker scanned the Bronx, Westchester and southern Connecticut for the perfect spot.
December 12, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry and a six-bedroom in Moorestown, N.J.
December 12, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Midtown, on the Upper West Side and in Parkchester.
December 12, 2024
The Couple Living and Working in a Holiday ‘Emerald City’
Each year, Emily Eerdmans, a design historian, and her husband, Andrew McKeon, an environmentalist, transform their rented Manhattan duplex apartment into a freewheeling holiday bazaar.
December 12, 2024
Tired of Swiping Left? Here Are the Best U.S. Cities for Singles.
A recent study ranked large U.S. cities on the quality of dating life. A city in the South came out on top.
December 12, 2024
Prominent Real Estate Agents and Brothers Charged With Sex Trafficking
Oren and Tal Alexander, once stars of the real estate industry, had a precipitous fall after women filed lawsuits accusing them of sexual assault. Their brother Alon was also charged.
December 11, 2024
$1.35 Million Homes in New York, Nevada and Connecticut
A home from 1900 in Woodstock, a midcentury modern house in Las Vegas and a converted barn in Chester.
December 11, 2024
Can the U.S. Climb Out of Its ‘Unprecedented’ Housing Crisis?
The 2024 housing market was the slowest in decades. Next year’s might not be much better. It may come down to how many new homes can be built.
December 11, 2024
A Chic ’70s Vibe in the Desert, Complete With Gems and Crystals
Two brothers and a designer created a development company in Pioneertown, Calif., to bring the local natural beauty to the old places that needed it.
December 10, 2024
These Nuns Were Excommunicated but Won’t Leave Their Convents
The Poor Clares of Belorado, in northern Spain, are digging in their heels in a battle of wills over real estate with the Catholic Church.
December 10, 2024
How a Realtors’ Nonprofit Quietly Funds Conservative Advocacy Groups
The National Association of Realtors has created a nonprofit that gives more heavily to one side of the political aisle and to groups that have little to do with real estate and housing.
December 9, 2024
$3 Million Homes in California
A waterfront house in Richmond, a midcentury modern home in Pasadena and a Spanish-style residence in Santa Barbara.
December 9, 2024
Curbside Composting: What to Do and What Not to Do
New York City has extended its curbside composting program to all five boroughs. Here’s how to sort through the heap of rules and guidelines.
December 9, 2024
A Mural, and the Heroic Efforts to Save It
When Pfizer moved to a new building in Manhattan last year, it left behind artwork that had hung in its lobby for 63 years. Not everyone was pleased.
December 8, 2024
I Want to Renovate My Rental. How Much Trouble Can I Get Into?
Tenants typically cannot make alterations or improvements to an apartment without permission. Unauthorized upgrades could lead to eviction.
December 7, 2024
Rocket Mortgage Sues HUD Over Its Inclusion in Appraisal Lawsuit
The nation’s largest lender says the government tied its hands with regulations that prevented it from exerting control over appraisal values.
December 6, 2024
In Japan, Designers Fit Big Ideas Into Tiny Homes
Some newer houses around the country are barely wider than a common family car.
December 6, 2024
$570,000 Homes in Iceland
A contemporary home near a volcanic crater lake, and a pair of two-bedroom apartments in a harbor district of Reykjavík.
December 6, 2024
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s New York Penthouse Is Listed for $9.95 Million
The celebrated couple bought the co-op overlooking Central Park in the early 1980s and used it as a pied-à-terre — and for big, splashy parties.
December 6, 2024
He Won’t Leave His Home. The Landlord Is Renovating Around Him.
A longtime tenant is locked in a standoff with the owner of his Upper West Side building.
December 5, 2024
Two San Francisco Renters Fled the City for a Quieter Life. Would They Find It in Sonoma or Marin?
Seeking city-style activities in a small-town setting, a young couple headed north out of San Francisco in search of a sunny place with character, preferably for less than $1 million. Here’s what they found.
December 5, 2024
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Millstone, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Huntington, N.Y.
December 5, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and in Astoria.
December 5, 2024
Where Are Rent Prices Rising the Most in New York City?
Rental inventory is rising in Queens and Brooklyn, and declining in Manhattan. How are new developments altering the rental market?
December 5, 2024
David and Sybil Yurman on Art and Amagansett
Step into the Hamptons house that the artists and jewelers have renovated through the years.
December 4, 2024
$800,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Florida and Iowa
A four-bedroom Tudor Revival in Oklahoma City, a Spanish-style bungalow in West Palm Beach, Fla., and a Dutch Colonial from 1930 in Sioux City, Iowa.
December 4, 2024
The Art of Decorating Holiday Mantels
The interior designer Bunny Williams shares tips on how she styles the five fireplaces in her Connecticut home.
December 3, 2024
A Home Library Can Tell Your Life Story
These interior designers have strategies for creating personal spaces for reading, whether it is in a dedicated room or a welcoming corner in your house.
December 3, 2024
$825,000 Homes in California
A three-bedroom house with a pool in Palm Springs, a cute Victorian-era house in Nevada City, and a three-bedroom bungalow from 1925 in Torrance.
December 2, 2024
Curating a Two-Bedroom Museum of Her Own Life
Betti Franceschi has lived in her art-filled Upper West Side apartment for decades. For her latest project, she published a book of photographs featuring dancers from her generation.
December 2, 2024
Flip Taxes: What Can Your Co-op Board Get Away With?
Transfer fees, a.k.a. flip taxes, typically fund upgrades and improvements in co-op buildings. But how much is too much?
November 30, 2024
Is the Name of Your Street Practical or Whimsical?
“You want the street name to be something people would be proud to live on,” says one developer. But no bad vibes, please.
November 30, 2024
$1.3 Million Homes in Paris
A one-bedroom with a showcase ceiling in Marais, a lofted three-bedroom apartment on Avenue Frochot, and a three-bedroom unit in the 10th Arrondissement.
November 29, 2024
How Online Shoppers Are Trying to Foil ‘Porch Pirates’
Some people race to grab their packages before thieves can nab them. Others move to buildings with dedicated mailrooms.
November 29, 2024
In Brooklyn With $800,000 and Designs on a One-Bedroom. Which Option Was the Right Fit?
Forced out of their two-bedroom rental by a new landlord, a young couple looked to downsize in Park Slope or Clinton Hill. Here’s what they found.
November 28, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, on the Upper East Side and on the Grand Concourse.
November 28, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in North Bellmore, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Sherman, Conn.
November 28, 2024
Expensive ZIP Codes Have Something in Common
It’s beaches and water (and sometimes snow), according to a study that analyzed median list prices in every state.
November 28, 2024
$400,000 Homes in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Vermont
A five-bedroom Tudor Revival house in Detroit, a 1925 rowhouse in South Philadelphia, and a two-bedroom cottage from 1920 in Manchester, Vt.
November 27, 2024
The Land That Allowed Ken Burns to Raise the Dead
The award-winning filmmaker has slept in the same bedroom for over four decades. He credits his home with allowing him to make the films everyone said he couldn’t.
November 27, 2024
Judge Approves Settlement That Changes Rules for Real Estate Agents
Following a lawsuit, the National Association of Realtors was ordered to rewrite its rules governing agents’ commissions and pay $418 million in damages.
November 26, 2024
The Future Is Eerie in This Queens Townhouse
Two designers created a unique home that they hope makes visitors feel like they’re in an alternate world.
November 26, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a four-bedroom house with a detached studio in the East Bay, and a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento.
November 25, 2024
I’m Ending My Lease Early and Found the Landlord a New Tenant. Can He Refuse?
State housing laws favor tenant protection, so landlords want to make sure that a new tenant will meet the lease obligations.
November 23, 2024
Former Building Superintendent Charged With Stealing From Older Tenant
The super has denied wrongdoing and pleaded not guilty to charges in New York Supreme Court.
November 22, 2024
The Tallest Building in Queens Rises in Long Island City
The Orchard, a rental tower with a dizzying array of luxury amenities, caps a decade of rapid development in the neighborhood.
November 22, 2024
$650,000 Homes in Normandy, France
A renovated thatched-roof cottage, a stone house with a glass pavilion, and a restored 19th-century fisherman’s cottage in Villerville.
November 22, 2024
She Took Her $300,000 Budget to the Washington, D.C., Area. Could She Afford Something in the City?
Excited to start a new government job, a young first-time buyer considered starter apartments inside and outside the Beltway. Here’s what she found.
November 21, 2024
Where Are the Most Million-Dollar Homes?
While many metropolitan areas have homes valued at $1 million or more, California is leading the pack.
November 21, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Irvington, N.Y.
November 21, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Greenpoint.
November 21, 2024
$2.7 Million Homes in Minnesota, New Mexico and Virginia
A stone mansion from 1906 in Minneapolis, a Spanish Colonial-style house in Santa Fe, N.M., and a 19th-century rowhouse in Alexandria, Va.
November 20, 2024
‘Excuse Me! How Much Do You Pay for Rent in New York?’
When we asked the online celeb Caleb Simpson if he would give us a tour of his house, he said “Yes.” Here’s what we found.
November 19, 2024
Chauffeured Cars and Broadway Tickets: Inside the National Realtors Group
The National Association of Realtors, a nonprofit trade organization, offers lavish perks and payouts to its executive staff and its leaders.
November 18, 2024
$2.4 Million Homes in California
A hillside compound in Topanga Canyon, a remodeled four-bedroom house in Pacifica, and a three-bedroom bungalow in Sausalito.
November 18, 2024
New to New York, and Dazzled by the Energy of Times Square
A couple who finally live full-time in the city sometimes can’t believe they have their own home in the middle of the craziness.
November 18, 2024
To Save More Water, American Homes Need Smaller Pipes
Most of the plumbing pipes in the United States are oversize, wasting water in a time of increasing drought.
November 17, 2024
When Your Landlord Raises the Rent, How Much Is Too Much?
Landlords of rent-stabilized units are generally not able to increase the rent by more than what is allowed. But there are some exceptions.
November 16, 2024
‘An Absolute Mess’: Brokers Assess the Shift in Fees
The New York City Council has passed a bill that would require landlords to pay for the rental brokers they hire. Some brokers believe it will hurt tenants in the long run.
November 15, 2024
$2 Million Homes in the Cayman Islands
A four-bedroom Balinese-style retreat, a three-bedroom Caribbean-style house near the beach, and a contemporary four-bedroom home in a gated community.
November 15, 2024
A Glass Addition Maximizes Light and Minimizes Exposure
A couple in Barcelona sought openness and privacy for their growing family. Their architect, a friend, knew just how to provide it.
November 15, 2024
Where Are Property Taxes Rising the Most?
They’re up in nearly every major U.S. metro area, but homeowners in the South have seen especially large increases.
November 14, 2024
Searching for a ‘Forever Home’ in Boston, a Family Played the Long Game
A couple with a young son hoped to size up in historic Charlestown, aiming for more space and good light. Here’s what they found.
November 14, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a seven-bedroom in West Islip, N.Y., and a seven-bedroom in Westfield, N.J.
November 14, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Inwood, the East Village and Jackson Heights.
November 14, 2024
$950,000 Homes in Indiana, Georgia and Texas
A Mediterranean-inspired estate in Terre Haute, Ind., a contemporary farmhouse in Fayetteville, Ga., and a sprawling 1963 ranch-style home in Austin, Texas.
November 13, 2024
Coming Home to Bed-Stuy
Members of the Brownstoners of Bedford-Stuyvesant hold a house tour once a year to show off the culture and history of the Black home aesthetic.
November 13, 2024
Renovating During the Pandemic: Patience Pays Off
A family needed more space but decided not to leave New York City. They bought a fixer-upper in Brooklyn and slowly went to work.
November 12, 2024
$865,000 Homes in California
A Queen Anne Revival-style house in Oakland, a manufactured home from 1962 in Newport Beach, and a one-bedroom condo in the Hollywood Hills.
November 11, 2024
Do You Know What It Takes to Close on a New Home? Take Our Quiz.
The final step of a real estate purchase can be the most complicated.
November 11, 2024
A Real Estate Queen and the Secret She Couldn’t Keep Hidden
Alice Mason was New York City’s broker to the elite and a master at the art of hosting. One fete would alter her legacy and strain her relationship with her daughter.
November 10, 2024
Do Co-op Board Members Have to Live in the Building?
And what happens if they don’t?
November 9, 2024
Luxury Mountain Apartments in Switzerland
From the Schanfigg Valley to the Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, Switzerland offers slopes, hikes and views galore.
November 8, 2024
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Franklin Township, N.J., and Darien, Conn.
November 7, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s listings are in Midtown East, Washington Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.
November 7, 2024
Here’s Where Minimum-Wage Workers Can Actually Afford Rent
A study found that people who earn low wages were rent-burdened in all of the country’s 50 largest real estate markets.
November 7, 2024
Two Empty Nesters Flew to the City With $600,000 for an East Side Studio
With their daughter in college on Long Island, an Atlanta couple looked for a modest second home in Manhattan so they could visit more often. Here’s what they found.
November 7, 2024
$490,000 Homes in Wisconsin, Utah and North Carolina
A 1928 brick house in Oshkosh, Wis., a Craftsman-style bungalow from 1925 in Salt Lake City, and a duplex apartment in an 1854 mill building in Wake Forest, N.C.
November 6, 2024
A New Luxury Tower Rises From a Seminary and Tries to Blend In
Claremont Hall, climbing 41 stories above the historic Union Theological Seminary campus, was designed to delight the eye without disrupting the neighborhood.
November 6, 2024
Fifth Avenue: The ‘Street of Dreams’ for Over a Century
The reputation of the iconic New York City thoroughfare began with a competition to build lavish mansions that came crashing down with the advent of luxury apartment buildings.
November 5, 2024
Retailers Jump at the Chance to Invest in Fifth Avenue
IKEA and Uniqlo join luxury fashion houses in owning, rather than leasing, huge retail spaces on the strip. Developers are cashing in.
November 5, 2024
Eliminating Kitchen Clutter Has Never Looked More Stylish
Some of the biggest offenders tend to be small appliances like coffee makers and toasters. Designers are creating new ways to maximize space.
November 5, 2024
$3.5 Million Homes in California
A midcentury A-frame house in Palm Springs, a three-bedroom home overlooking Lake Arrowhead, and a hilltop six-bedroom estate in Santa Rosa.
November 4, 2024
He Lived in the Same Apartment for 30 Years. Then Came a Knock on the Door.
After an emergency evacuation put them into limbo, tenants of a New York building are still awaiting a court decision that might help them recover their past lives.
November 4, 2024
Stolen Packages: When You Can, and Can’t, Blame Your Landlord
Landlords are not legally required to provide delivery lockers, or concierges, if these are not already provided services in your building.
November 2, 2024
$1.6 Million Homes in Sardinia, Italy
Homes in the island region of Italy include a three-bedroom villa in the Costa Smeralda, a traditional stone house in Muzzeddu, and a nine-bedroom estate on 62 acres.
November 1, 2024
This 300-Square-Foot Cabin Can Stretch to 500, Solarium Included
Post-pandemic, a lawyer decided she wanted a new life raising sheep. She bought land in Vermont and hired a Dutch designer to build her a shape-shifting home.
November 1, 2024
Justice Dept. Sues Rocket Mortgage for Appraisal Discrimination
After a white appraiser slashed the value of a Black woman’s duplex, the Justice Department sued all involved in the assessment, including the nation’s largest lender.
November 1, 2024
In Los Angeles, They Wanted a House for Their Growing Family. Which Neighborhood Was Right?
As newcomers to the city, a doctor and a D.J. weren’t sure they’d have enough to afford a house for themselves and their two young sons. Here’s what they found.
October 31, 2024
Homes for Sale Outside New York City
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Port Washington, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Pound Ridge, N.Y.
October 31, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Gramercy Park, Hudson Heights and Long Island City.
October 31, 2024
Who Paid More in Rent: Gen Z or Millennials?
An analysis of Census Bureau data found that while Generation Z is definitely rent burdened, millennials may have had it worse.
October 31, 2024
Lured by Luxury Vacations, They Were Stuck With Debt
Consumers claim they were duped by a vacation club managed by Hyatt. Some are locked into 40-year, $50,000 contracts that they say offer few rewards.
October 31, 2024
An Apartment Fit for a Princess, President and Childhood Imagination
A descendant of the Brothers Grimm and his husband are selling their apartment in the Carlyle on the Upper East Side.
October 30, 2024
$750,000 Homes in Illinois, New Hampshire and Tennessee
A Craftsman-style house from 1913 in Evanston, Ill., a two-bedroom condo in a converted mill building in Peterborough, N.H., and a Queen Anne Revival-style house from 1899 in Knoxville, Tenn.
October 30, 2024
A Couple Are Captivated by Nature. They Think You Should Be, Too.
They have cataloged natural life online and have developed board games and walking tours to help people deepen their knowledge of the world around them.
October 30, 2024
An Apartment in the Center of Paris, Inspired by Venice
A couple who own an interior design firm found a residence that could also serve as a showroom for their work.
October 29, 2024
Scott Durkin, C.E.O. of Douglas Elliman Realty, Fired Amid Company Turmoil
Scott Durkin, president and chief executive of Douglas Elliman Realty, has left the company, following the sudden retirement of Howard Lorber, the chief executive of the parent company.
October 28, 2024
$1.75 Million Homes in California
A new four-bedroom mountain house near Lake Tahoe, a midcentury split-level house in Oakland, and a 1938 Mediterranean-style house in Los Angeles.
October 28, 2024
My Co-op Says It Can Take Away My Parking Spot. I Say No.
When a new management company comes in, it may try to make new rules.
October 26, 2024
It’s a Study. No, It’s a Guest Room.
A couple wanted a space to read and relax, but occasionally they had an overnight guest. Here’s how they made it work.
October 25, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Ontario, Canada
A lakefront house in Muskoka, a cottage overlooking Beveridge Bay, and a log home on 50 acres in Parry Sound District.
October 25, 2024
A 185-Year-Old Building in the South Street Seaport Is Listed for $14.95 Million
The owners of the wine store Pasanella & Son, Vintners, are selling their five-story building on South Street, which includes the store, a loft and six rental apartments.
October 25, 2024
For Sale: Hundreds of Abandoned Churches. Great Prices. Need Work.
As church congregations across the United States wither and disappear, the buildings they leave behind are becoming private homes.
October 25, 2024
On the Upper East Side, Was $800,000 Enough for a Dog-Friendly Two-Bedroom?
A young couple searched Yorkville and Lenox Hill for a place with enough space to make their guests and their pets a little more comfortable. Here’s what they found.
October 24, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Manhattan Valley, East Harlem and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
October 24, 2024
Where Are the Rats in New York City?
Among the five boroughs, Brooklyn has had the most complaints so far this year. But overall, the numbers appear to be trending down.
October 24, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Pelham Manor, N.Y.
October 24, 2024
Matthew Perry Home in Los Angeles Sells a Year After His Death
The 3,500-square-foot, midcentury modern house in Pacific Palisades, where the actor died last October, fetched $8.55 million.
October 23, 2024
The Fight Over the Chrysler Building Escalates
Office tenants are caught in the middle and the building’s fate remains unclear.
October 23, 2024
$380,000 Homes in New York, Ohio and Oregon
A three-bedroom Carpenter Gothic house in Cambridge, N.Y., a renovated three-story home in Cincinnati, and a two-bedroom cottage in Portland, Ore.
October 23, 2024
This House Looks Familiar
A new documentary called “The House From …” explores what happens when a home becomes a star of film or television.
October 23, 2024
C.E.O. of Real Estate Giant Douglas Elliman Retires Amid Mounting Criticism
Howard Lorber faced calls to reduce his compensation, amid allegations of sexual assault by agents and plummeting stock prices.
October 22, 2024
How Developers Are Catering to Would-Be Homeowners With Rental Amenities
Families are choosing to rent for the foreseeable future — some out of necessity, others for amenities.
October 22, 2024
How to Sell a Haunted House (or Not)
Even the most skeptical real estate agents say they think twice about the existence of ghosts, especially after unusual encounters.
October 21, 2024
$900,000 Homes in California
A 1922 bungalow in West Hollywood, a four-bedroom house from 1898 outside Monterey, and a two-story midcentury house in the Bay Area.
October 21, 2024
I Can’t Buy a House. I Can’t Shop. I’m Too Worried About the Election.
Election anxiety is causing many consumers to avoid big-ticket purchases like houses, weddings and cars. “Every four years this happens,” one former car dealer said.
October 20, 2024
Mandatory Facade Repairs: What Does the Law Say, and What Can You Do?
Local Law 11 inspections and repairs are required every five years. But how much intrusion should building residents expect, and how much is too much?
October 19, 2024
Buying a Cottage and Finding a ‘Time Capsule’
A couple renovated a house in Darien, Conn., and retained much of what the previous owners had left behind.
October 18, 2024
$2 Million Homes in Munich
A country house with a pool southwest of the city, a two-bedroom condo with a balcony, and a modern two-bedroom duplex not yet completed.
October 18, 2024
In Montauk, N.Y., an $18 Million Listing for a Secluded Stone House
The two-story home sits on a bluff overlooking the Atlantic. It was once owned by the interior designer Tony Ingrao.
October 18, 2024
Heading North to Find a Hudson Valley Home for $500,000. But Which One?
Wishing to be closer to their children and grandchildren, a couple left Philadelphia to check out townhouse communities in Dutchess County. Here’s what they found.
October 17, 2024
Where Are People Working Remotely?
Midsize metropolitan areas saw the largest increases in the share of remote workers over the past decade, according to a study.
October 17, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in the Sutton Place neighborhood, Lincoln Square and Jackson Heights.
October 17, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom contemporary house in Pound Ridge, N.Y., and a three-bedroom cabin in Medford Lakes, N.J.
October 17, 2024
A Supertall on Fifth Avenue, Eager to Be a Good Neighbor
The building, to be known as 520 Fifth Avenue, is adorned with setbacks and arches, nods to classic New York City architecture.
October 17, 2024
$3 Million Homes in Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
A Craftsman-style house from 1906 in Denver, a turn-of-the-century townhouse in Washington, D.C., and a Queen Anne Revival-style house in Fredericksburg, Va.
October 16, 2024
Making Room for ‘Cosmopolitan Plants’ Among Native Species
The landscape designer Donald Pell believes using a wider palette with nonnatives from around the world can add joy to gardens.
October 16, 2024
The Latest Hot Item on Wedding Registries? A New House.
More couples are asking their wedding guests to help them purchase a home, eschewing traditional gifts like small appliances and linens.
October 15, 2024
A House for One That Has Room for Many
When a woman made her weekend place on Long Island her full-time residence, she had it redesigned to fit her new life, and to allow for lots of friends to visit.
October 15, 2024
$2 Million Homes in California
A 1924 Spanish Revival house in Los Angeles, a 1962 midcentury-modern house in San Rafael, and a recently remodeled 1916 house in Oakland.
October 14, 2024
Composting Bin Dos and Don’ts: Can Your Building Restrict Your Access?
Every building is different. What to do with internal trash and recycling storage are up to the residents and managers.
October 12, 2024
$1 Million Homes in Porto, Portugal
Offerings in the coastal city in northwest Portugal include a modern duplex penthouse, a restored stone house with vineyards, and a five-bedroom house in the historic center of town.
October 11, 2024
Personalizing a Rental Isn’t as Crazy as You Might Think
How else are you going to decorate with AstroTurf and plywood, or install your own ceramics studio?
October 11, 2024
Billy Joel Is Selling the Mansion He First Saw While Dredging Oysters
The celebrated musician has decided to part with the house of his wildest childhood dreams.
October 10, 2024
Residents of a Mobile Home Park Join Forces to Buy Their Community
The residents are the first in the state of Maine to successfully utilize a new law making it easier for them to compete with investors and gain ownership of the land their homes sit on.
October 10, 2024
In London, He and His Roommate Became Co-Owners. What Did They Find for Under £1 Million?
Unable to afford an apartment of his own in England’s pricey capital, a longtime renter and his friend decided to pool their resources for a two-bedroom flat.
October 10, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Harlem, the financial district and the Columbia Waterfront District.
October 10, 2024
Pet Turf? In-Unit Laundry? Which Amenities Do Renters Really Want?
An analysis of millions of rental listings found that people more often saved and shared units with practical and communal amenities over luxury offerings.
October 10, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Oyster Bay, N.Y., and a three-bedroom house in East Amwell, N.J.
October 10, 2024
When Harlem Was ‘as Gay as It Was Black’
Mapping the people, homes and hot spots that transformed Harlem during its Renaissance.
October 9, 2024
$900,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut
A four-bedroom stone house in Bala Cynwyd, Pa., a 19th-century farmhouse in Germantown, N.Y., and am 18th-century Colonial in Essex, Conn.
October 9, 2024
A Camera in the East Village, Capturing the Now and the Long Ago
The photographer Susan Schiffman shoots rent-stabilized apartments in the neighborhood intended as portraits of the unseen tenants who live in them.
October 9, 2024
An Artist Who Loved the City Finds ‘Paradise’ Upstate
Take a tour of the place where Jules Feiffer said he found his “fire.”
October 8, 2024
The Living Room Should Be for Living
Designers show us how to turn what used to be the most formal area of a home into an inviting, multipurpose space.
October 8, 2024
$1.35 Million Homes in California
A 1958 midcentury-modern house in Palm Springs, a 1947 ranch-style house in Los Angeles, and a 1926 Craftsman-style house in Berkeley.
October 7, 2024
Rent Was $325 a Month and the Piano Fit
A couple briefly considered moving to one of the newer market-rate buildings in New York City and paying more for a splashier place. Then they got real.
October 7, 2024
Add ‘I’m Getting a Little Older’ to the Challenges of Apartment Hunting
Finding a rental is one thing, but moving into it is no picnic either. These days, a “senior move manager” can help streamline the process.
October 7, 2024
Can My Building Replace Our Keys With QR Codes and Facial Scans?
New York’s tenant data privacy law specifically addresses landlords’ use of ‘smart’ entry and intercom systems. Here’s what it says.
October 5, 2024
Get Your Mind Into the Gutter
Autumn is for addressing one of the most neglected parts of your home.
October 5, 2024
The House That Malin+Goetz Built (And Built Again)
Follow the journey of Matthew Malin and Andrew Goetz as they recreate their dream house destroyed by fire.
October 4, 2024
$650,000 Homes in Nova Scotia
Three takes on a water lifestyle in Canada’s eastern province: A shingled home by the bay, a chic cabin and a contemporary bungalow.
October 4, 2024
A Compact Weekend House Filled With Comfort
A couple bought a second home with friends, and then decided that being neighbors would be much more fun.
October 4, 2024
Seeking Some (Relative) Peace and Quiet in Brooklyn for Less Than $800,000
After arriving from California, a Manhattan-based lawyer found the Upper West Side too loud and crowded. Would her budget be enough for some outdoor space in Brooklyn?
October 3, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Gramercy Park and Kingsbridge.
October 3, 2024
Rental Competition: Not Just a New York Thing
High renewal rates and high occupancy are among the factors increasing competition among renters.
October 3, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Yonkers and a four-bedroom in Darien.
October 3, 2024
Why Owning (and Buying) a Florida Condo Has ‘Turned Into a Nightmare’
In the wake of a tragic 2021 building collapse, lawmakers are requiring condos to fund restoration projects. The bills are crippling homeowners.
October 3, 2024
$399,000 Homes in Minnesota, Massachusetts and Maryland
A sunny one-bedroom condo in Minneapolis, a ranch-style house in Williamstown, Mass., and a 19th-century townhouse in Baltimore.
October 2, 2024
A 400-Acre Movie Ranch Outside Los Angeles Is Listed for $35 Million
Sable Ranch, about 30 miles north of Hollywood, includes an Old West movie set. It has been used for productions like “American Horror Story” and “Oppenheimer.”
October 2, 2024
Their Design Work Dried Up, So They Built an Inventive Home for Themselves
During the early pandemic, two architects found most of their jobs on hold. It was time to get creative.
October 1, 2024
$4.5 Million Homes in California
A Georgian Revival house in San Francisco, a contemporary home in Los Angeles and a house near the ocean in Long Beach.
September 30, 2024
The Happiest Little House of Horrors
Welcome to the Spruce House in Finland, where macabre jokes about the end of the world are built into a comfortable island cabin.
September 30, 2024
My Co-op Banned My E-Bike, Which I Need. Can They Do That?
The co-op has to protect the safety of everyone in the building. But it also must comply with its own bylaws.
September 28, 2024
$1.65 Million Homes in Panama
The southern coast of the Central American nation offers beachfront villas, amenity-filled gated communities and activities near Panama City.
September 27, 2024
An Artists’ Refuge in Greenwich Village Is Listed for $25 Million
The townhouse, on West 11th Street, was the childhood home of the author Isabel Fonseca and, earlier, the residence of the sculptor Daniel Chester French.
September 27, 2024
Redecorating? A Quick Trip to the Grocery Store May Be All You Need.
Why professional designers swear by supermarket décor.
September 27, 2024
Starting a New Chapter in the Twin Cities for Less Than $180,000
A recent retiree toured condos of all stripes in Minneapolis and St. Paul, looking for something he could get excited about. Here’s what he found.
September 26, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Redding, Conn., and a three-bedroom in Point Lookout, N.Y.
September 26, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Midtown, the West Village and Williamsburg.
September 26, 2024
Get Paid to Move
There’s financial help to relocate to West Virginia (and elsewhere).
September 26, 2024
$1.1 Million Homes in Maine, North Carolina and New Jersey
A 19th-century brick house in Freeport, an 1839 home with Federal and Greek Revival elements in New Bern and a 1941 Colonial Revival house in Asbury Park.
September 25, 2024
Can You Get Rid of Your Front Lawn Without Offending the Neighbors?
It isn’t easy or fast, but it can be done. Here’s what worked for one couple.
September 25, 2024
Nicholas Sparks on His New Book, Backgammon and Splenda Chicken Salad
Wander through the best-selling author’s palatial riverfront home in North Carolina.
September 24, 2024
$3.4 Million Homes in California
A modernist house in Los Angeles, a hillside retreat in San Clemente and a three-bedroom home in San Mateo.
September 23, 2024
They Wish N.Y.C. Were ‘Less Expensive,’ but They Have Big Theater Dreams
Two young actors were prepared to work hard to make it in New York theater. The rental market proved to be cutthroat.
September 23, 2024
When Is Your HOA Responsible for Repairs in Your Home?
State laws govern some of what a homeowners’ association can and can’t do, but the facts of each case are usually what matter most.
September 21, 2024
$2.4 Million Homes in Queensland, Australia
The eastern Australian state with more than 4,000 miles of coastland offers renovated waterfront apartments, federation-style houses and rural multi-acre estates.
September 20, 2024
An Art Installation She Called Home on the Upper East Side
The artist Apryl Miller is selling her colorful, full-floor apartment at 188 East 76th Street for $8.75 million. Psychedelic chairs and couches sold separately.
September 20, 2024
How Much Color Can You Fit Into 430 Square Feet?
A tiny apartment in London shows that you don’t have to paint everything white to make a space feel larger than life.
September 20, 2024
They Combed the Co-ops of Upper Manhattan With $700,000 to Spend
With their first child on the way, a couple needed more space than they could afford on the Upper West Side. So they headed north.
September 19, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Armonk, N.Y., and Point Pleasant, N.J.
September 19, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, the Upper East Side and in Astoria.
September 19, 2024
Where Are America’s Most Expensive Towns?
A study analyzed areas with populations between 10,000 and 50,000 and found the ones that are as expensive as major coastal cities.
September 19, 2024
$600,000 Homes in Kentucky, Texas and Connecticut
A 1910 Arts and Crafts-style home in Louisville, a three-bedroom bungalow in Marfa and a Colonial Revival house in Farmington.
September 18, 2024
Real Estate Agents Take Over a Smaller Screen: Taxi TV
As real estate agents increasingly promote themselves on social media and television, some in New York City are targeting buyers in the back of a cab.
September 18, 2024
Did You Ask Your Wedding Guests to Help You Buy a Home? We Want to Know.
Forget espresso machines and new silverware. Did you put a down payment fund on your wedding registry? Are you planning to do so?
September 17, 2024
Trading New York for Michigan and a Home With ‘Fun Pops of Color’
Many of their friends from Grand Rapids were “moving back home and telling us how great it was.” So they followed suit.
September 17, 2024
Should They Rent or Buy? These Families Had a Tough Decision to Make.
Investing time and money in a home is especially complicated these days. We spoke with three families about how they made their choice.
September 16, 2024
A Grand Estate Is for Sale for the First Time in Decades
In Greenwich, Conn., Edwin John Beinecke, a businessman and philanthropist, built a seven-bedroom mansion and sprawling grounds that have stayed in his family for four generations.
September 16, 2024
$1.6 Million Homes in California
An 1891 farmhouse in Sonoma, a 1941 cottage in Seal Beach and a midcentury ranch house in Santa Barbara.
September 16, 2024
Nicolas Cage Buys $10.5 Million Malibu Beach House
The “Leaving Las Vegas” actor bought an ocean-facing home with a secluded beach.
September 15, 2024
Can I Leave My Co-Op to All Three of My Children?
Passing a co-op to a family member is possible, but with multiple children, it can be a little more complicated.
September 14, 2024
$800,000 Homes in Tulum, Mexico
A solar-powered home in the Mayan jungle, a duplex penthouse with a rooftop pool and a modern villa with a mural by the artist Jorge Tellaeche.
September 13, 2024
One House, One Homeowner and More Than 100 Shades of White
The neutral can be very colorful, a homeowner learned the hard way. Take our quiz to see if you can tell the difference between shades.
September 13, 2024
They Wanted a House in Chicago for Their Growing Family. Would $650,000 Be Enough?
When a couple learned they were expecting, finding a bigger home became a priority. Could they afford an extra bedroom, a decent kitchen and some outdoor space?
September 12, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and Huntington, N.Y.
September 12, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, the financial district and Forest Hills.
September 12, 2024
Could Your Favorite TV and Movie Characters Afford Their Homes Today?
From “Friends” to “Breaking Bad” to “Twilight,” a study looked at current rents and home prices to see who could still live in the homes viewers know and love.
September 12, 2024
Former Realtor Employee Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Trade Group
A woman who worked for the National Association of Realtors says she was fired after she reported instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a federal lawsuit.
September 11, 2024
$1.4 Million Homes in Utah, Georgia and California
An 1890 Queen Anne Revival house in Salt Lake City, an 1872 brick townhouse in Savannah and a 1938 Spanish-style home in Albany.
September 11, 2024
Native Landscapes Can Be Hard to Plant. But Help Is Here.
The nonprofit group Wild Ones offers a free library of designs, with plants specific to your area — and you don’t have to be a member to use it.
September 11, 2024
Making Music (and a Home) in Montclair
Christian McBride, the Grammy-winning bassist, was reluctant to move out of New York, but his wife, Melissa Walker, a jazz vocalist, turned a century-old house in New Jersey into a sanctuary.
September 11, 2024
It’s Hard to Beat a Cozy Window Seat in the Fall
The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours.
September 10, 2024
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a ranch-style retreat in Palm Springs and a modern farmhouse in St. Helena.
September 9, 2024
The New York Apartment That Has Sheltered One Family for 86 Years
A rent-controlled apartment is a rare thing, and so is the family that shared their home with students and refugees, rent-free, over the decades.
September 9, 2024
The American Dream Without a House? Believe It
As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.
September 7, 2024
How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?
When a new owner takes over a rental building, there can be confusion about the status of the units inside.
September 7, 2024
These Americans Want Out
Thousands of readers shared frustrations, fears and disappointments with American politics, and how they are able to live and work in another country.
September 6, 2024
Want to Move Abroad? Here Are Five Ways to Do It.
The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements.
September 6, 2024
$1.64 Million Homes in Wales
A five-bedroom estate with 18th-century origins, a semidetached seven-bedroom Victorian house, and a converted corn mill with six bedrooms.
September 6, 2024
In Need of a Change, He Bought a Bespoke Airstream Trailer
The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next.
September 6, 2024
How Much Space Could They Find in Greater Philadelphia for Less Than $500,000?
Looking for a change of scenery, a family left the Nevada desert for the cooler climes of the East Coast. These were the houses they considered.
September 5, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Ocean City, N.J.
September 5, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Midtown, Union Square and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
September 5, 2024
Interest Rates Have Dropped, but Homeowners Are Not Moving
Homeowners are afraid to leave behind great deals they locked in years ago, tethered to their property by “the rate-lock effect” or “golden handcuffs.”
September 5, 2024
Where Are New York City Buyers Coming From?
Fewer buyers are coming from New Jersey and more are coming from California, according to a study that tracked sales during the first half of the year.
September 5, 2024
$925,000 Homes in New York, Virginia and Missouri
A saltbox-style house in Ancram, a Tudor Revival cottage in Richmond and a four-bedroom home in St. Louis.
September 4, 2024
Andy Cohen Lists His Light-Filled West Village Duplex for $14 Million
The TV host is trading his 3,500-square-foot apartment, painstakingly assembled over nearly 21 years, for a penthouse in the same neighborhood.
September 4, 2024
A Ruling, Finally, on the Fate of the Palisades in Union City, N.J.
After being tied up in litigation for years, an assemblage of 13 properties on the cliffs west of Hoboken will see what the market has in store for them.
September 4, 2024
The Dream Was a House on the Russian River (on a Budget)
Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”
September 3, 2024
$3.2 Million Homes in California
A 1931 Spanish-style house in Glendale, a floating home in Sausalito and a waterfront retreat in San Rafael.
September 2, 2024
A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo
A gallery in Manhattan is to exhibit a selection of the abstract works of Iria Leino, a pioneer in New York in the ’60s and a mystery to many in the art world.
September 2, 2024
The Construction Site Outside My Building Is Filthy. What Can I Do?
City codes govern the removal of construction debris, including keeping waste contained.
August 31, 2024
$900,000 Homes in Malta
A sunny three-bedroom house with a courtyard; a corner townhouse with a rooftop terrace; a house of character in a traditional village.
August 30, 2024
Tuition: $9,400. Dorm Room Interior Designer: $10,000?
Some students arrive on campus expecting certain comforts. And they, or their parents, are willing to pay thousands to settle in.
August 30, 2024
In Brooklyn, Two First-Time Buyers Weigh Classic Charm vs. Industrial Chic
Searching in Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant, a young couple endeavored to find a sunny place with a decent kitchen and not too many stairs.
August 29, 2024
Want a Manhattan Apartment? Try These European Countries Instead.
A study compared the median listing price for a 500-square-foot apartment in Manhattan with the prices of homes in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
August 29, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, SoHo and Jackson Heights.
August 29, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a six-bedroom in East Setauket, N.Y.
August 29, 2024
Tony Danza on His Love of Sinatra, Boxing and Air Fryers
Step inside the entertainer’s Upper West Side apartment.
August 28, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Ohio, Arizona and Oklahoma
A circa-1900 Queen Anne-style home in Columbus, a two-bedroom condominium in Phoenix and a 1925 Craftsman house in Oklahoma City.
August 28, 2024
Yes, Tree Collecting Is a Thing
A new book explores the obsession and explains why it’s not exactly like collecting dolls: “It puts people in touch with their own mortality.”
August 28, 2024
In Los Angeles, an Artist’s Studio for a Blind Potter
Every client is unique, but Don Katz truly broke the mold.
August 28, 2024
$825,000 Homes in California
A midcentury retreat in Idyllwild, a two-bedroom condominium in Playa del Rey and a two-bedroom townhouse in Campbell.
August 26, 2024
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?
No, with some exceptions. But different rules may apply to a market-rate rental right down the hall.
August 24, 2024
Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent?
Under new rules, potential buyers may now be responsible for paying their agent’s commission. Some now question the need for that agent.
August 24, 2024
$1.9 Million Homes in Hamburg
An Art-Nouveau villa with a historic designation, a five-bedroom semidetached home and a flexible four-bedroom ‘coffee mill’ house.
August 23, 2024
On Luxurious Ibiza, Essential Workers Are Forced to Live in Tent Cities
The Spanish island fills beachfront hotels and glittering dance clubs with wealthy tourists. But its teachers, firefighters and police officers can’t find a place to live.
August 23, 2024
‘A Box of Surprises’: a Rotterdam Apartment That’s Only 74 Square Feet
Two architects in the Netherlands made the most of the tiniest of spaces, “maximizing absolutely everything.”
August 23, 2024
Seeking a New Start in Southern California for Less Than $800,000
A retired schoolteacher scoured San Diego County for a condo with proximity to three important things: her mother, her grandson and the beach. Here’s where she found it.
August 22, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Albertson, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Montclair, N.J.
August 22, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park neighborhood, Manhattan Valley and Downtown Brooklyn.
August 22, 2024
Where Are New Apartments Being Built in the U.S.?
All over, with 500,000 new units expected to be completed in 2024.
August 22, 2024
$3 Million Homes in Oregon, North Carolina and Massachusetts
A 1911 Arts and Crafts estate in Portland, a four-bedroom home in Charlotte and an 1870 brick townhouse in Boston.
August 21, 2024
For Historic Gardens, Climate Change Offers Particular Challenges
At Wethersfield Estate, in upstate New York, restoring the formal gardens involves dealing with emboldened pests and pathogens — but carefully, so visitors don’t see.
August 21, 2024
Why Is Custom Framing So Expensive? One Man Investigates.
Framers say they aren’t getting rich protecting some of your most precious memories and art, but they know you have sticker shock.
August 20, 2024
Amagansett Was Their ‘Happy Place.’ Renovating Made It Happier.
Raising three children in Hoboken, N.J., they always looked forward to summer at the beach in New York. Now they have a home there that’s really their own.
August 20, 2024
$4 Million Homes in California
A three-story contemporary house in Santa Monica, a four-bedroom home in Mill Valley, and a floating house on a slip in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
August 19, 2024
‘Definitely Confused’: New Real Estate Rules Sow Uncertainty
Changes in how real estate commissions are advertised and paid went into effect this weekend. Buyers and even some agents aren’t sure what they mean.
August 17, 2024
When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can’t You)?
Special features, such as windows with curved glass, may be difficult to replace. Repair or retrofitting might be the better option.
August 17, 2024
Realtors Resist Changes in Commissions
Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers.
August 16, 2024
$2 Million Homes in Costa Rica
A hilltop estate perched 427 feet above sea level, a self-powered 11-bedroom compound, and a modern three-bedroom house on 0.63 acres.
August 16, 2024
Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Have Changed.
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country began following new practices on how commissions are paid. The rules change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
August 16, 2024
A Three-Bedroom House in the Bay Area for Under $1 Million? Here Were Their Options.
After six years in the desert of Palm Springs, a retired couple headed north in search of new construction in Sonoma County.
August 15, 2024
The Federal Child Tax Credit Allowed Some Parents to Go It Alone
A new study shows that the temporary increase in the credit in 2021 empowered some mothers to move on from unwanted partners.
August 15, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Hell’s Kitchen and Dumbo.
August 15, 2024
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Saddle River, N.J., and a four-bedroom in New Rochelle, N.Y.
August 15, 2024
$280,000 Homes in Minnesota, Pennsylvania and Maryland
A three-bedroom bungalow in Minneapolis, a two-bedroom Craftsman home in Pittsburgh and a three-bedroom Cape Cod-style cottage in Hagerstown.
August 14, 2024
What Does It Take to Learn to Garden? A Willingness to Do It Yourself.
“If somebody comes in and just does it for you, you miss out”: A beginner shares what his first garden taught him.
August 14, 2024
So You’ve Framed Your Art? Now Try Hanging a Gallery Wall.
Framing artwork is just the first step. Figuring out how (and where) to hang it takes some doing.
August 13, 2024
She Suspected She Was Adopted. It Turned Out She Was Right.
A Florida woman was determined to find the birth family she never knew she had. The trail led to the New York area, where she and her girlfriend now live.
August 13, 2024
How Hard Is It to Frame Your Own Artwork? Harder Than It Looks.
We asked the experts for some shortcuts — because “budgets don’t always allow for a professional framer.”
August 13, 2024
$2.6 Million Homes in California
A renovated 1951 house in Los Angeles, a home with San Francisco Bay views in Greenbrae and a shingled house near the water in Manhattan Beach.
August 12, 2024
In Brooklyn, a Pink Building Stands Out
A new building in Fort Greene was designed to encourage a more intimate living space, according to the builders.
August 12, 2024
Can I Let My Niece Live in My Rent-Stabilized Apartment?
To live in a rent-stabilized apartment in New York, it must be your primary residence. But how far can you bend the rules?
August 10, 2024
The Pleasures of a One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom Cabin
“It’s probably the best place I’ve ever lived,” said the owner of a little house in the mountainous Methow Valley of Washington.
August 9, 2024
$750,000 Homes in Belize
On Ambergris Caye, the Belize island known for its water sports and pristine beaches, buyers can find resort condos and single-family homes.
August 9, 2024
‘The Garden Adds Color and Brightness to the City’: Letters From P.S. 130 Students
Elementary school children have been writing letters to Mayor Eric Adams in an effort to save Elizabeth Street Garden, where the city is planning to build housing.
August 9, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in the East Village, on the Upper West Side and in Hunters Point.
August 8, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Muttontown, N.Y., and Redding, Conn.
August 8, 2024
Downsizing With $700,000 on the East Side of Manhattan, Where ‘Charm Is More Expensive’
To find the right one-bedroom, a couple eschewed prewar style in favor of a cookie-cutter co-op.
August 8, 2024
The Best and Worst States for Retirement
A new study ranks the 50 states on metrics including affordability, health care costs and weather. The upshot: head south.
August 8, 2024
Do You Own a Condo in Florida That Requires Expensive Improvements? Tell Us About It.
New safety regulations will impact condo owners across Florida, some of whom may have to pay thousands of dollars for required improvements. We want to hear these stories.
August 7, 2024
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy List Their West Village Townhouse for $9.75 Million
The couple want more space for a growing family, but their agent said they aren’t leaving New York City to get it.
August 7, 2024
$800,000 Homes in Texas, Florida and Iowa
A Queen Anne Revival home in Galveston, a midcentury-modern bungalow in West Palm Beach and an 1890 brick house in Iowa City.
August 7, 2024
New Construction Blocking the View? ‘If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them.’
Neighbors on Fire Island took a clever approach to a common problem: They hired the same architects at the same time. Now everyone has a view.
August 6, 2024
$1.6 Million Homes in California
A midcentury-modern home in Pasadena, a Mediterranean-style house in Albany and a three-bedroom retreat in Monterey.
August 5, 2024
The Latest Frontier in Housing Inequity? Pet Friendliness.
For renters, pet fees and breed and size restrictions make it hard to keep their families together in a tough market. Some lawmakers are listening.
August 5, 2024
Why Are Your Property Taxes Higher Than Your Neighbor’s?
Property taxes for condominiums in New York City are calculated differently from taxes in other dwellings.
August 3, 2024
He Broke Into a Bank (With Permission). Then He Rented It for $1 a Month.
After an unconventional negotiation with his building manager, an artist transformed what was once a bank into a studio.
August 3, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Cape Town
In South Africa’s legislative capital, you can find a five-bedroom compound in the Western Cape’s wine country, a four-bedroom Victorian from 1901, and a five-bedroom from 2017 in a leafy gated community.
August 2, 2024
Two Projects in Brooklyn Could Affect Popular Green Spaces
Plans for a tower near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and a skate facility in Mount Prospect Park bring mixed reactions.
August 2, 2024
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in July
Take a look at some of the most high-profile real estate listings and sales in July in New York City.
August 1, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Battery Park City, Murray Hill and Stuyvesant Heights.
August 1, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are five-bedroom beachfront house in Brigantine, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.
August 1, 2024
He Wanted a Three-Bedroom House for $350,000. Here’s the California City Where He Found It.
A young schoolteacher in the Central Valley plotted his way toward homeownership one move at a time.
August 1, 2024
New York City’s Most Expensive Neighborhoods
Overall, prices and the number of sales remained relatively flat over a year, though a few neighborhoods saw big changes with just a handful of sales.
August 1, 2024
At Home With Kecia Lewis
A Tony Award winner makes a home away from home in Manhattan.
July 31, 2024
$675,000 Homes in Vermont, Louisiana and New Jersey
A rural escape in Weston, an 1854 cottage in New Orleans and an 1896 Queen Anne Revival house in Ocean Grove.
July 31, 2024
How to Garden in an Unfamiliar Climate? Expect the Unexpected.
There are some important things to know about dealing with stressed plants. For starters, don’t prune them — and don’t fertilize, either.
July 30, 2024
$4.2 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom home in Carmel, a 1915 house in Altadena and a renovated cottage in Newport Beach.
July 29, 2024
The Freedom of an Escape From Venezuela and the Loneliness That Followed
A man fled the country to escape political violence and seek asylum in the United States. He has made some inroads in New York financially, but he misses the family he left behind.
July 29, 2024
Who Is Responsible for Fixing Condo Defects?
Condo boards have a duty to act in the interest of all unit owners. But if the board is controlled by the building’s sponsor, that could be tricky.
July 27, 2024
Top Real Estate Agent Faces Another Claim of Sexual Assault
A fourth woman filed a lawsuit against Oren Alexander, once a star agent of luxury real estate.
July 26, 2024
$1.25 Million Homes in Santiago, Chile
In the country’s capital and largest city, buyers can find traditional villas, sunny condos and new developments in some of the most coveted neighborhoods.
July 26, 2024
A Compact London Home With a Diva of a Staircase
The architect Winka Dubbeldam’s renovation of a nondescript 800-square-foot building resulted in a minimalist house with a maximalist sense of drama.
July 26, 2024
They Crossed the Country With a Dream of Manhattan and $800,000 to Spend
Two longtime Californians searched for a comfortable one-bedroom, with an eye on Central Park and Lincoln Center.
July 25, 2024
Who Is Driving Rental Demand? Hint: It’s Not Millennials Anymore.
A recent report found that the youngest — and oldest — American adults are sustaining the demand for rental homes.
July 25, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Centerport, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Greenwich, Conn.
July 25, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, the Lower East Side and in Astoria.
July 25, 2024
These Brothers Were Real Estate Hotshots. And Predators, Some Women Say.
Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults.
July 24, 2024
$2 Million Homes in Georgia, California and South Carolina
A 1935 brick house in Atlanta, a Spanish-style home in West Hollywood and a two-bedroom house in a converted circa-1700 building in Charleston.
July 24, 2024
Take a Break From Modern Life and Refresh Your Herb Garden
The Met Cloisters isn’t just about medieval art. There’s also a garden that’s like a living history book — with ideas for today’s gardeners.
July 24, 2024
Are You Planning to Leave the U.S. if the Election Doesn’t Go Your Way? We’d Like to Hear From You.
As the 2024 election season heats up, some Americans are considering leaving the country. We want to hear about their plans and perspective.
July 23, 2024
From Gowanus to Rhinebeck: ‘It’s a Whole Lifestyle Change.’
The two designers never planned to leave Brooklyn. But upstate New York beckoned.
July 23, 2024
$3.3 Million Homes in California
A 1927 Spanish-style house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles, an Arts and Crafts bungalow in Sonoma and a four-bedroom home with a guesthouse in Torrance.
July 22, 2024
Applying for Rental Apartments: Will It Hurt Your Credit Score?
It doesn’t hurt to visit a lot of potential rentals, but be choosy about where you submit an application.
July 20, 2024
$800,000 Homes in Venice
A duplex near the Rialto Bridge, a one-bedroom in the Castello district, and a compact house on the island of Giudecca.
July 19, 2024
You Like Wine? Try Planting a Vineyard at Home.
People plant grapevines in their backyards to get a rural aesthetic or for the love of wine itself, or even just for the science of it all.
July 19, 2024
In San Francisco, a Young Woman Defied Her Parents and Followed Her Heart to a New Apartment
A first-time buyer put her savings to work in the expensive Bay Area housing market, using the local tenancy-in-common model to find something she could afford. Here’s where she landed.
July 18, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Ossining, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Redding, Conn.
July 18, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Sutton Place and Bedford Stuyvesant.
July 18, 2024
What’s the Best City for Renters?
A recent study ranked U.S. cities for renters based on cost of living and housing, the local economy, and quality of life.
July 18, 2024
$400,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Alabama and Nebraska
A Tudor Revival home in Oklahoma City, a two-bedroom condominium in a converted 1869 warehouse in Mobile and a 1915 American Foursquare house in Omaha.
July 17, 2024
‘Conscious Gardening’: Why Your Garden Needs a Mission Statement
Setting a clear intention can improve your design decisions and plant choices — especially if you’re “a nursery grabber” who makes impulse buys at the garden center.
July 17, 2024
Can Urban Design Have a Gender? In This Vienna District, the Answer Is Yes.
A new planned community is built on the urban design philosophy known as ‘gender mainstreaming.’ Not everyone is convinced.
July 17, 2024
How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Actually Renovating
You don’t have to spend a lot to remake your kitchen. Instead, try these six D.I.Y. hacks.
July 16, 2024
$850,000 Homes in California
A two-bedroom bungalow with a guest cottage in Oakland, a townhouse in Novato and a renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles.
July 15, 2024
A Brooklyn Artist and the Possibilities He Seeks in Work and Life
After more than 40 years in a Williamsburg loft, Noah Jemison says the benefits of his tenure have come with a world of changes outside his windows.
July 15, 2024
Is Your Condo Board Falling Short? Here’s How to Take Over.
Building administrators sometimes fail to follow their own rules. Legal action is one option, but a more direct approach can also yield results.
July 13, 2024
Did King Charles Really Buy a $6 Million New York Condo?
The reports were tantalizing, but someone else was behind the expensive purchase.
July 12, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in Milan
A two-bedroom flat near Castello Sforzesco, a duplex on the banks of the Naviglio Grande canal, and a three-bedroom in Milan’s historical center.
July 12, 2024
The Chrysler Building, the Jewel of the Manhattan Skyline, Loses Its Luster
Is the building’s reputation enough for it to endure as an icon, even as its ownership and interior crumble?
July 12, 2024
Our Reporter on the Ups and Downs of an N.Y.C. Landmark
The Chrysler Building is an icon of New York City’s skyline. But with ownership changes, a crumbling interior and newer, glitzier towers surrounding it, the building is at risk of losing that status.
July 12, 2024
A Tiny House Reunited Their Family
“A lightbulb went on”: By building a stylish little A.D.U. in front of the main house, he realized, several generations could live happily together.
July 12, 2024
Searching the East Side of Manhattan for a Two-Bedroom Co-op. What Could They Get for Around $1 Million?
Renting a one-bedroom near two hospitals left a couple yearning for some quiet and a bigger kitchen. Here’s what they found.
July 11, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, on the Lower East Side and in Kingsbridge.
July 11, 2024
Which States Pay the Highest Energy Costs?
A recent study ranked all 50 states based on the average monthly energy bill in each. Hint: It’s better in the heat than in the cold.
July 11, 2024
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Nutley, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Thornwood, N.Y.
July 11, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
A 1735 stone house on 32 acres in Saugerties, a Queen Anne Revival home in Stockbridge and an early 18th-century farmhouse with a guest cottage in Collegeville.
July 10, 2024
Amy Tan Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching: ‘Be the Bird’
In her most recent book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” the best-selling author revels in a newfound preoccupation with birds — and drawing.
July 10, 2024
After She Lost Her Home in a Fire, an Opportunity Rose From the Ashes
The fire-resistant house she built in Napa, Calif., with the insurance money was “so different — and I like different.”
July 9, 2024
Did You Sell Your Home to Pay for Your Child’s College? We Want to Hear From You.
With the cost of college through the roof, some parents have sold their homes or taken out exorbitant loans to pay for their child’s degree. Share your story with us.
July 8, 2024
$3 Million Homes in California
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a three-bedroom condominium in San Francisco and a hillside home in San Rafael.
July 8, 2024
Making an Offer: When Is It Lowballing, and When Is It Just a Fair Price?
Prospective buyers should limit any offer to the value of a property as they see it.
July 6, 2024
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in June
Take a look at some of the most high-profile real estate listings and sales in June in New York City.
July 5, 2024
$600,000 Homes in Edinburgh
A mews apartment, a two-bedroom in a semidetached Victorian villa, and a three-bedroom in a rowhouse with a private backyard.
July 5, 2024
The Simplest (and Cheapest) Way to Decorate With Flowers
It starts in your own backyard (or the tiny container garden on your balcony): “You can put a single bloom in a flower vase, and that is often enough.”
July 5, 2024
From an R.V. to a Condo Near Washington: Which Was Better for Their Growing Family?
After spending two years on the road and having a baby, a young couple decided to put down roots just south of the nation’s capital. Here’s what they found.
July 4, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Sutton Place, Gramercy Park and Flatbush.
July 4, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Weston, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Stony Brook, N.Y.
July 4, 2024
Apartments Are Growing in Size. Here’s Where They’re Largest.
A recent study found that the size of the average new rental apartment increased by almost 30 square feet last year.
July 3, 2024
$550,000 Homes in Maine, the District of Columbia and Kentucky
A two-bedroom cottage in Castine, a one-bedroom apartment in a Beaux-Arts building in Washington and a circa-1900 house in Louisville.
July 3, 2024
How Do You Restore a Chestnut Forest or an Apple Orchard? Very Slowly.
This botanic garden is determined to bring back the American chestnut tree and heirloom apples that taste like those grown 500 years ago. It won’t be easy.
July 3, 2024
Cowboy Hats and Koi Fish Photos? There’s a Reason.
Some interior designers decorate their adult apartments to be reminded of the hometowns where they grew up.
July 2, 2024
$5 Million Homes in California
A stone villa in Calistoga, a Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara and a four-bedroom house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles.
July 1, 2024
A New World Order for Renters? Well, It Worked for This Guy.
During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S. and abroad. After moving a dozen times, he had a second epiphany.
July 1, 2024
I Can’t Use My Co-op’s Keypad Entry on the Sabbath. Am I Entitled to a Side Door Key?
Because of your religious beliefs, your co-op could face legal liability if it fails to accommodate your request.
June 29, 2024
$1.3 Million Homes in Belgium
A four-bedroom house with a thatched roof, a turn-of-the-century rowhouse and a three-bedroom duplex in a converted grain distillery.
June 28, 2024
How Fast Food Is Getting Faster
Retailers like Chick-fil-A are opening smaller, takeout-focused outposts with little or no seating to complement their traditional locations.
June 28, 2024
Three People in a One-Bedroom Apartment? They Found a Clever Solution.
Co-op rules meant they couldn’t add a second bedroom, so they came up with an elegant workaround.
June 28, 2024
Pandemic-Era Newlyweds Consider an Age-Old Question: To Buy or Not to Buy?
With their lease on a Lower East Side apartment expiring, two software engineers wondered if buying made more sense than renting, now that the housing market wasn’t quite so frenzied. Here’s what they found.
June 27, 2024
How Long Does It Take to Save Up for a Down Payment?
Facing high home prices and mortgage interest rates, many people need huge down payments to afford a mortgage.
June 27, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in NoMad, the East Village and Park Slope.
June 27, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are waterfront homes in Massapequa, N.Y., and Margate, N.J.
June 27, 2024
They Thought They Owned Condos. They Never Got the Deeds.
A tight-knit immigrant community trusted a developer as one of their own. But he pocketed the money, according to the state attorney general’s office.
June 26, 2024
The High Line Opened 15 Years Ago. What Lessons Has It Taught Us?
The world-famous New York City gardens offer a master class in how to grow and maintain a naturalistic landscape. Here are a few takeaways.
June 26, 2024
$2.2 Million Homes in Connecticut, Illinois and Texas
A Colonial Revival retreat in Greenwich, a Prairie-style house in Chicago and a Queen Anne Revival home in Houston.
June 26, 2024
Another Real Estate Broker Steps Down in the Face of Sex Assault Suits
Tal Alexander, who rose to fame in the luxury housing market with his younger brother Oren, will take a leave from the firm he helped to create. Oren left earlier in June.
June 25, 2024
An Orcas Island Home Was the Dream. Here’s How They Made It a Reality.
The small house in Washington was designed to sit lightly on the land: It touches the ground in only six places, and they didn’t cut down a single tree.
June 25, 2024
$2.4 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman bungalow in Altadena, a three-bedroom condominium in San Francisco and a renovated midcentury house in Sausalito.
June 24, 2024
What Is a Flip Tax, and Who Has to Pay It?
Flip taxes, also known as transfer fees, help co-op buildings raise money for repairs and improvements, and they must be described in your governing documents.
June 22, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in Prague
A three-bedroom loft in an revamped factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a 16th-century house, and a detached villa in a leafy residential area.
June 21, 2024
The Spectacular Transformation of a Showman’s Mansion
The Harlem home of the circus impresario James A. Bailey is being restored, detail by detail, by a couple who are learning the job as they go along.
June 21, 2024
It Was ‘Love at First Sight’ in the Heart of Rome. But for Which Apartment?
A recently married couple moved to the Italian capital in search of a two-bedroom with a terrace in a central neighborhood. What would their $950,000 budget afford?
June 20, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Yorkville and North Riverdale.
June 20, 2024
What’s the Best City for New College Graduates?
A recent study ranked 100 of the largest U.S. cities based on median rents, job opportunities and social metrics.
June 20, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Millstone, N.J., and Brewster, N.Y.
June 20, 2024
$400,000 Homes in New York, Mississippi and Maryland
An 1860 rowhouse in Catskill, a Queen Anne Revival home in Holly Springs and a 19th-century farmhouse in Westminster.
June 19, 2024
How One Couple Turned Their Backyard Into an Arboretum
Their passion for fruit you’ve never heard of started small. Now they have a botanical garden that’s open to the public.
June 19, 2024
How to Stay Cool Indoors During the Heat Wave
With temperatures climbing this week, here’s how to be comfortable in your home — with or without air-conditioning.
June 18, 2024
Is It Storage or Art? If It’s Hard to Tell, You’re Doing It Right.
The best open storage adds personality to a room. Here’s how it’s done.
June 18, 2024
Elite Real Estate Broker and His Twin Face Sexual Assault Suits
A co-founder of a brokerage that caters to the ultrawealthy and his twin brother face accusations that they sexually assaulted women. They have denied wrongdoing.
June 17, 2024
$1.4 Million Homes in California
A 1949 cottage in Lake Arrowhead, a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles and a Craftsman house in Berkeley.
June 17, 2024
Looking for Friends? How About 23 Housemates?
An engineer who moved from London to New York was planning to live alone, but ended up doing just the opposite — and loving it.
June 17, 2024
What Is a ‘Zombie Mortgage’?
Has your mortgage come back from the dead? It probably wasn’t really gone, it was likely just hiding.
June 16, 2024
A Look at One Way California Is Tackling Homelessness
As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes that some people criticize as inadequate and even ‘inhumane.’
June 15, 2024
How Can You Get a Closer Look at Your Co-op’s Expenses?
Shareholders have a right to know about the building’s expenses, and there are ways to look inside the books.
June 15, 2024
When Is a Tiny House Too Small to Be a Home?
As the Supreme Court weighs whether cities can criminalize sleeping outdoors or in tents, Los Angeles is attempting to combat homelessness with tiny homes criticized by some as ‘inhumane.’
June 15, 2024
Derek Jeter (Finally) Snags a Buyer for His New York Castle
The Yankees legend initially put the compound on the market in 2018 for $14.25 million. This time, the asking price was $6.3 million.
June 14, 2024
$995,000 Homes in the Bahamas
A two-cottage compound on Lubbers Quarters Cay, a three-bedroom bungalow on Great Exuma island, and a two-bedroom condo on Paradise Island.
June 14, 2024
How to Create ‘Rooms Within a Room’ in 312 Square Feet
For a tiny apartment in London, the solution was a shape-shifting bank of custom cabinetry built on a tight budget.
June 14, 2024
In West Chelsea, a Triplex Near the High Line Is Asking $2.795 Million
Darren Spaziani, a top executive for Louis Vuitton, is selling his three-bedroom co-op with outdoor space on West 23rd Street.
June 14, 2024
The American Who Built a Supersized Japanese Aerie From Abandoned Parts
Decades after arriving in Japan as a Latter-day Saints missionary, an American C.E.O. collected decaying treasures across the country, including a decommissioned Buddhist temple, and contrived a fantasy.
June 14, 2024
They Wanted a Small House on a Quiet Brooklyn Street. Would Their Budget Cover It?
Seeking enough space for a music studio, a guest room and some outdoor space, a New York City couple searched south of Prospect Park for a house that fit their needs.
June 13, 2024
For Lincoln Center’s West Side, A New Story
The formidable arts institution has hired a design team to reconsider its relationship with its neighborhood.
June 13, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on West End Avenue, in the East Village and in Jackson Heights.
June 13, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Smithtown, N.Y., and Stamford, Conn.
June 13, 2024
What Are the Homes in ‘Bridgerton’ Worth?
As the third season of the Netflix hit resumes, we share some home-value estimates for the luxurious dwellings used as locations.
June 13, 2024
How Do You Use Water to Stay Cool at Home During the Summer? We Want to Know.
Sprinklers? Kiddie pools? What’s your creative solution to find respite from sweltering heat?
June 12, 2024
$1.3 Million Homes in Colorado, California and Massachusetts
A Craftsman bungalow in Denver, a midcentury-modern home in Riverside and an 1841 Cape Cod house in Newburyport.
June 12, 2024
At Home With - Brian d’Arcy James
Where the Tony nominee takes refuge: a “sweet little house” on five bosky acres in Connecticut.
June 12, 2024
A Rustic Cabin in the Woods Was His Dream. Not Hers.
It didn’t help that it was straight out of ‘Twin Peaks’: ‘Wood on wood on wood, in a very terrifying way.’ But now it’s bright and airy.
June 11, 2024
$3.3 Million Homes in California
A hillside home in Tiburon, a ranch-style house in Calabasas and a midcentury retreat in Palm Springs.
June 10, 2024
I’m Choking on My Neighbor’s Smoke. But She’s Rent-Stabilized. What Can I Do?
When it comes to rent-stabilized tenants, legal claims against co-ops are tricky. Ultimately, it’s the apartment’s owner who must take action.
June 8, 2024
Adam Neumann Lists His ‘Townhouse in the Sky,’ Again, for $25 Million
The triplex penthouse has a faux-starlight installation of the Milky Way, a bathroom inspired by the Yellow Submarine, and more, the WeWork founder’s brokers say.
June 7, 2024
$950,000 Homes in Bordeaux, France
Two apartments and a single-family villa in and around the port city on the river Garonne, in southwestern France.
June 7, 2024
How a Designer Makes a Bed, in Five Easy Steps
You may think you know how to make your bed — but here’s how to make it a lot better.
June 7, 2024
Oklahoma Stakes Its Claim to the Tallest Building in the U.S.
The Oklahoma City Council voted this week to clear the way for a 1,907-foot tower, surpassing One World Trade Center in New York.
June 6, 2024
A French Expat Tries Buying in Dubai. What Could She Find for Under $1 Million?
After six years in the United Arab Emirates’ most populous city, a public-relations pro decided to put down roots and invest long-term. Here’s what she found.
June 6, 2024
Where Should You Raise Your Children?
A new study ranked 180 U.S. cities for parenting based on relevant data.
June 6, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, Roosevelt Island and in St. George.
June 6, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a five-bedroom in White Plains, N.Y.
June 6, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Connecticut, New Jersey and Georgia
A three-bedroom condominium in a converted Gothic Revival church in New Haven, an 1873 rowhouse in Lambertville and a 1938 bungalow in Atlanta.
June 5, 2024
Your Chance to Snoop: It’s ‘Open Days’ Season in the Garden
This year, more than 360 private gardens across the country are opening to visitors. Don’t miss your chance to learn from some of the best.
June 5, 2024
Wendell Pierce Claims Discrimination in Trying to Rent a Harlem Apartment
The renowned character actor, best known for playing Detective Bunk Moreland on HBO’s “The Wire,” says a white landlord rejected his rental application.
June 4, 2024
Feud Erupts Over the Prospect of a New Hamptons Nightclub
Scott Sartiano proposed bringing his Manhattan-based members-only hot spot, Zero Bond, to a historic village inn. Local residents are not rolling out the red carpet.
June 4, 2024
$1.9 Million Homes in California
A midcentury retreat in Palm Springs, a 2021 townhouse in West Hollywood and a 1912 Craftsman bungalow in San Diego.
June 3, 2024
Ford Rescues a Detroit Train Station as It Plots Its Own Future
The automaker paid $90 million for the ravaged Michigan Central Station in 2018, and will spend millions more to create a hub of businesses focused on transportation.
June 3, 2024
The Make-or-Break Question for a New Roommate: Do You Drink?
A Brooklyn woman who has been sober for three years needed a roommate. But alcohol would not be allowed in the apartment. Some people thought that was a joke.
June 3, 2024
Stuck in a Starter Home
Squeezed by high interest rates and record prices, homeowners are frozen in place. They can’t sell. So first-time buyers can’t buy.
June 2, 2024
Security Deposits: Your Landlord May Owe You More Than You Think
Landlords are required to put security deposits in interest-bearing bank accounts. How much of that interest goes to you?
June 1, 2024
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in May
May's top listings included Drew Barrymore's estate in the Hamptons.
May 31, 2024
$2 Million Homes in Buenos Aires
A three-bedroom apartment in a modern tower, a duplex with a rooftop soccer pitch, and an 1898 mansion configured as a hotel.
May 31, 2024
Searching for New York’s Hidden Public Art
In a city that’s constantly changing, remnants of old public artworks can be spotted between towers and in traffic triangles. You just have to look for them.
May 31, 2024
She Made an Offer on a Condo. Then the Seller Learned She Was Black.
A Black woman claims a white homeowner tried to pull out of a sale because of her race.
May 31, 2024
Look Closer: Searching for New York’s Hidden Art
In a city that’s constantly changing, remnants of old public artworks can be spotted between towers and in traffic triangles. You just have to look for them.
May 31, 2024
‘You Can Be a Little Different in Queens’: Why This Home Is Not Like the Others
Instead of a conventional renovation, one New Yorker took a progressive approach. Now he pays almost nothing for energy, and the air is always fresh.
May 31, 2024
What Is Fair Housing?
There are laws to protect people from discrimination in buying, renting and living in their homes.
May 31, 2024
A First-Time Buyer at 66, She Tested her $220,000 Budget in Illinois. Which House Did She Buy?
After years of living in employer-provided housing, a retired pastor decided to put down roots in Peoria, Ill. Could she afford the single-story, three-bedroom house she wanted?
May 30, 2024
More N.Y.C. Rentals Are Available. But Can You Afford One?
Inventory has grown over the past year, though prices continue to rise as well — just not as fast.
May 30, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Glen Cove, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Jersey City, N.J.
May 30, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties on the Upper East Side, in Chelsea and Kew Gardens.
May 30, 2024
$4 Million Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
A 1766 Dutch farmhouse in Claverack, a two-bedroom condominium in a loft building in Boston and a 1912 Colonial Revival home in Philadelphia.
May 29, 2024
Treat Your Palate and Feast Your Eyes on These Perennials
The author of “The Heirloom Gardener” offers tips for growing a garden of lush perennials you can put in a soup or add to a salad.
May 29, 2024
The ‘Home Alone’ House Is for Sale (Booby Traps Not Included)
The house in Winnetka, Ill., where Kevin McCallister battled two hapless burglars in the 1990 film is on the market for the first time in more than a decade. List price: $5.25 million.
May 28, 2024
A Manhattan Apartment Full of Salvaged Finds
A hands-on renovation during the early part of the pandemic produced a place to call home that doubles as a home office.
May 28, 2024
$5 Million Homes in California
A four-bedroom house with a detached studio in Los Angeles, a 1907 Mediterranean-style home in San Francisco and a French Country-style retreat in Sonoma.
May 27, 2024
My Co-op Won’t Accommodate My Hearing Disability. How Do I Force the Issue?
Accommodations for shareholders are required by law, and your building needs to take action.
May 25, 2024
Judge Judy’s Manhattan Duplex Is Listed for $9.5 Million
Judith Sheindlin and her husband’s Manhattan penthouse at 14 Sutton Place South is for sale for the first time in a decade.
May 24, 2024
$750,000 Homes in Barbados
A colonial-style townhouse, a four-bedroom house with a turret and koi pond, and a one-bedroom condominium in a beachfront midrise.
May 24, 2024
Sand, Sea and Soul: These Architects Follow Nature
An architectural firm waited years to design for clients who wanted a modern look in the Hamptons — it uses the sky, the ocean and dunes as muses.
May 23, 2024
She Realized Her American Dream With a Hamptons House. Which One Did She Buy?
The French-born, California-based owner of a fashion brand wanted a house that could accommodate visits from her three sons and also serve as a rental property.
May 23, 2024
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Upper Saddle River, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Bronxville, N.Y.
May 23, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Kips Bay and Park Slope.
May 23, 2024
Houses Up, Condos Down. What’s Selling in the Hamptons These Days?
Prices, sales and available homes have all increased during the year, largely driven by high-end properties. But condo prices are sagging.
May 23, 2024
What’s It Like Living Near Elevated Trains? Share Your Photos and Videos.
Here’s how to share shots and footage with The New York Times for a story featuring those who live near overhead trains in New York City.
May 22, 2024
To See the Past and Predict the Future, Try ‘Reading’ a Landscape
How well do you know your own backyard? Noah Charney thinks you should take another look.
May 22, 2024
$1.6 Million Homes in North Carolina, Florida and Rhode Island
An 1880 Queen Anne Revival home in Durham, a two-bedroom condominium in Palm Beach and a modern farmhouse with a detached studio in Barrington.
May 22, 2024
‘Selling the Hamptons’: Real Estate Drama on Long Island
On the reality TV show, a motley crew of camera-ready real estate agents navigates the cutthroat market of multimillion dollar houses.
May 22, 2024
An East Hampton Home Tailor-Made for the Owner of Il Buco
When Donna Lennard bought the house, ‘it was an adorable cottage’ surrounded by water. Now it’s even better.
May 21, 2024
Have a Tiny Outdoor Space and a Budget to Match? Follow These Rules.
Here’s how to make the most of an outdoor space in the city — even if it’s small, awkwardly shaped or hemmed in by other buildings.
May 21, 2024
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a Craftsman bungalow with a guest apartment in Sacramento and a two-bedroom home with a guesthouse in San Diego.
May 20, 2024
He Wanted to Go Back Home to the Hamptons. Could He Afford It?
A man who struggled to find housing in East Hampton has turned his experience into a podcast, and many of his guests are ‘navigating the waters of trying to make a living here.’
May 20, 2024
Take a Walk Through the Hamptons With a Photographer and Her iPhone
Susan Kaufman, whose editing career included stints at Condé Nast and People, turned her lifelong love of the Long Island towns into a coffee-table book.
May 19, 2024
My Co-op Neighbor Never Pays His Maintenance on Time. Can We Make Him?
State law currently allows co-ops to charge up to 8 percent of the monthly cost as a late fee. But there are exceptions.
May 18, 2024
Architecture Group Unveils the Best Home Renovations of the Year
The annual Don’t Move, Improve! Awards showcase exceptional innovation and creativity in home improvements across London.
May 17, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Barcelona
Two renovated apartments in the Gothic Quarter, and a one-bedroom unit in a historic building in the Dreta de l’Eixample.
May 17, 2024
For Sale: The SoHo Building Where John Lennon and Yoko Ono Once Lived
The building, at 496 Broome Street, was the first home in New York City that the couple owned and is now listed by Sean Ono Lennon and his mother for $5.5 million.
May 17, 2024
He Bought a 1953 Trailer on Impulse. But What to Do With It?
The renovation that followed turned his backyard into an upscale version of a campground — complete with a marble shower in the trees.
May 17, 2024
A New Yorker Took Her $400,000 Budget Up to the Hudson Valley. Here’s What She Found.
After renting for years in Brooklyn and Harlem, Rachel Watts decided to swap shared city apartments for a house of her own in the Beacon area. But how much house could she afford?
May 16, 2024
Which Cities Are Converting the Most Commercial Spaces Into Apartments?
After a slight dip, the creation of new adaptive reuse units rose in 2023.
May 16, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Port Washington, N.Y., and a two-bedroom in Guilford, Conn.
May 16, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, NoHo and Ocean Hill.
May 16, 2024
Butterflies Know: These Native Plants Aren’t Weeds
Pollinators recognize a good thing when they see it — and so do gardeners in search of organic pest control. As one put it, “My prairie is my pesticide.”
May 15, 2024
$450,000 Homes in Kentucky, New Jersey and New York
A two-bedroom bungalow in Lexington, a 1925 home in Blairstown and a Colonial Revival house in Buffalo.
May 15, 2024
At-Home IV Drips Are the Latest Luxury Building Amenity
High-end condos and rentals now offer the medically dubious therapy as a regular wellness practice, not just a vacation splurge.
May 14, 2024
$2.2 Million Homes in California
A shingled bungalow with a guesthouse and a geodesic dome in Topanga, a Victorian-era retreat in Napa and a midcentury-modern home in Berkeley.
May 13, 2024
An Independent Life of Flowers and Bible Verses in the Bronx
A woman in a HUD-subsidized apartment in a building for older New Yorkers bristles at the notion that she would stay home and “watch these four walls.”
May 13, 2024
This Old, Old House: Would You Buy a 1702 Fixer-Upper?
Many people dream about restoring a historic home. Lee McColgan actually quit his job and did it, teaching himself the necessary skills along the way.
May 12, 2024
Should You Put Money Into a House You’re Planning to Sell?
Is your goal to maximize value by attracting many potential buyers, or to have a quicker sale that minimizes disruption in your life?
May 11, 2024
$800,000 Homes in Glasgow, Scotland
A Victorian rowhouse in the Kelvinbridge district and two four-bedroom houses in the leafy suburb of Bearsden.
May 10, 2024
Restoring a Chair Is Easier Than You Think. Ask the Brownstone Boys.
Jordan Slocum and Barry Bordelon have a lot of practice restoring brownstones in Brooklyn, so refinishing a chair was no big deal. Here’s how they did it.
May 10, 2024
Two Floors of a Century-Old Mansion Are Listed on the Upper East Side
The longtime auctioneer David Redden and his wife, Jeanette, are selling their duplex penthouse at the Joseph Pulitzer House. The asking price is $6.975 million.
May 10, 2024
He Thought He Had Bought a Great Apartment. The Ceiling Held a Secret.
A home buyer quickly found out his co-op shared something in common with Carnegie Hall, Grand Central Terminal and the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine.
May 10, 2024
The Cities With the Most Dog-Friendly Rentals
And the most popular breed and dog name in each.
May 9, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on Riverside Drive, in Chelsea and in the South Bronx.
May 9, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Redding, Conn.
May 9, 2024
In Search of New Scenery, an American Took a Chance in France With a $300,000 Budget. Which Home Did She Buy?
After retiring in Seattle, a school teacher ventured to the Lake Geneva area of Eastern France, looking for ‘a small town with lots of cute shops and restaurants.’ Would Evian fit the bill?
May 9, 2024
The Futurist Living Above the Store
Faith Popcorn blends work and life in her Upper East Side townhouse.
May 9, 2024
$900,000 Homes in Illinois, North Carolina and Arizona
A Frank Lloyd Wright house in Wilmette, an 1897 Italianate home in Wilmington and a renovated midcentury house in Scottsdale.
May 8, 2024
Why One Man Runs a Tree Service That Won’t Cut Down Dead Trees
Basil Camu is on a mission to save trees, even the dying ones. His unconventional approach: Let it be.
May 8, 2024
Redfin Agrees to Share Data and Pay $9.25 Million to Settle Lawsuit
In addition to paying the fine, the online brokerage would give a group of home sellers access to a nationwide database of commissions paid to real estate agents, pending court approval.
May 7, 2024
In London, a Houseboat Used to Be the Affordable Option. Not Anymore.
With land-based home prices increasingly out of reach, more Londoners are taking to the water. But as the canals fill up, even this affordable living option is becoming less attainable.
May 7, 2024
$3.2 Million Homes in California
A renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles, a hillside house in Sausalito and a 2020 retreat in Santa Paula.
May 6, 2024
The National Urban League Comes Home
The civil rights organization will anchor a sprawling mixed-use development in Harlem that will include a new museum focused on the American civil rights struggle in the North.
May 6, 2024
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in April
April's top sales include a $22 million row house bought by the founder of the beauty brand Glossier.
May 3, 2024