Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Norwalk, Conn.
April 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.
April 10, 2025
Boomers Are Buying the Most Homes (Again)
Over most of the past decade, Millennials have purchased more homes than other generational groups. But not in 2024.
April 10, 2025
$1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona
An 1875 home in Kennebunkport, a converted church in Thunderbolt and a contemporary home in Phoenix
April 9, 2025
The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden
The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food web, and sequester carbon.
April 9, 2025
A Salon for the Ages, at Least for Now
A woman saved a decrepit building in the ’70s and turned it into, among other things, an art museum, an opera house and a jazz club. It is about to be listed for sale.
April 8, 2025
Why Are These Clubs Closing? The Rent Is High, and the Alcohol Isn’t Flowing.
The collapse of some of the city’s most popular clubs have put a spotlight on the financial realities of nightlife.
April 8, 2025
$1.9 Million Homes in California
A ranch house in Napa, a Streamline Moderne home in Pasadena and a townhouse in Oceanside
April 7, 2025
Can Co-ops Charge Extra for the Use of a Backyard That Belongs to a Unit?
A potential buyer confronts an unexpected monthly fee.
April 5, 2025
A Designer Who Thrived in the Serenity of Lapland
An exhibition honors Tapio Wirkkala in the context of the remote northern region that captivated him.
April 4, 2025
$1.8 Million Homes in Quebec
A modern farmhouse near Lac-Brome, a hilltop house in Racine and a sprawling home in Sutton
April 4, 2025
They Wanted Bigger Space in a Smaller Building in Brooklyn. Friendly Neighbors a Plus.
Shaking off first-time, home-buying jitters, a couple with a budget of just over $1 million searched for a two-bedroom with room for guests and their dog.
April 3, 2025
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
April 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.
April 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in TriBeCa, Hudson Heights and Fort Hamilton.
April 2, 2025
$700,000 Homes in Utah, Alabama and the District of Columbia
A midcentury modern home in Murray, a Craftsman in Birmingham and a brick rowhouse in Washington
April 2, 2025
In Spain, a Race for the Last Golden Visas
The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.
April 2, 2025
How Would We Build Homes Without Immigrant Labor and Foreign Materials?
Take a line-by-line look at the estimated costs of building this four-bedroom home in Phoenix, Ariz., under President Trump’s agenda.
April 1, 2025
Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups
The inquiry is another roadblock to efforts by HUD and DOGE to slash funds earmarked for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
April 1, 2025
A Farmhouse Refuge From a Nazi Blitz Became His Forever Home
When he was five years old, Malcolm Barlow arrived at a country estate in Pennsylvania to escape World War II. He never left, under circumstances he would not understand until years later.
April 1, 2025
Layer Your Lighting Design for Drama and Functionality
Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.
April 1, 2025
On a South Carolina Farm, a House Born From a College Promise
A couple and their architect friend built a family home that celebrates hyperlocal building materials.
March 31, 2025
$2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles
Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles
March 31, 2025
Readers Commiserate on Brokers’ Commissions
One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change.
March 29, 2025
My Neighbors Smoke Weed All Day, and It’s Stinking Up the Joint
Asking pot smokers to better ventilate their apartments may not work in older buildings or ones with poor air circulation.
March 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Costa Brava, Spain
The coastal region in northeastern Spain has a long artistic and cultural heritage, as well as both modern and historic homes.
March 28, 2025
Squeak. Creak. Groan. You Can Fix Those Noisy Wood Floors.
Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered.
March 28, 2025
Bree and Chuck West on Art Imitating Life
The film and TV producers champion the importance of family, at home and in the media.
March 27, 2025
Columbia University Locked Its Campus and Unleashed a Contentious Debate
Students and neighbors are suing the school, magnifying the broader complaint that institutions stifle free expression when they restrict access to public spaces following protests.
March 27, 2025
How Columbia Touched Off a Debate Over Public Space
Columbia University’s gates, closed in 2023 in anticipation of demonstrations over the war in Gaza, are at the center of a lawsuit. In an emailed statement, a university spokesperson said the school is “focused on ensuring that all of our students feel welcome, safe and secure on our campus as we also balance the desire for an open campus that is accessible.”
March 27, 2025
For a New Adventure, They Wanted a Home on the Sea. But How Much Does a Boat Cost?
After decades of nomadic land-based living, a couple decided to search for a fishing vessel that could take them on their next journey. How far would $350,000 go?
March 27, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, the East Village and St. George.
March 27, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom house in Stamford, Conn., and a four-bedroom house in Scarsdale, N.Y.
March 27, 2025
Why Aren’t Homeowners Moving as Much as They Used To?
Americans are staying in their homes much longer than they did 20 years ago. Especially in California.
March 27, 2025
What Will It Mean for Home Buyers if Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Private?
Privatizing the government-sponsored mortgage giants could be a windfall for investors and raise interest rates for home buyers.
March 26, 2025
$550,000 Homes in West Virginia, South Carolina and Massachusetts
A Queen Anne Revival in Harpers Ferry, a condo in an 1840 house in Charleston, and a shingled house in New Bedford.
March 26, 2025
Bees Do It. And So Can You.
There are endless possibilities for breeding coleus plants with wildly creative leaf colors and shapes. Home propagators can start with a windowsill.
March 25, 2025
$900,000 Homes in California
A midcentury modern condo in Los Angeles, a cabin in Lake Arrowhead and an end-unit condo in Palm Springs.
March 24, 2025
Standing on a Rooftop in Manhattan, a Couple Saw Their Future
What was next? Launching a plan, surviving the chaos of an apartment hunt, moving to New York, going back to school, and settling in.
March 24, 2025
What Happens if My Subletter Refuses to Leave?
Forcing out an uncooperative subtenant at the end of a lease can be a lengthy, expensive process.
March 22, 2025
In Japan, Timeshares Are Back, and Cooler Than Ever
A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.
March 21, 2025
Stuck in a Rut? Live in a Tiny Home on Wheels.
With limited resources and an uncertain future, a couple built a tiny home that can go wherever life takes them.
March 21, 2025
Homes in Montenegro for Around $650,000
The mountainous Balkan nation offers hillside chalets, seaside villas and contemporary cottages.
March 21, 2025
The Live/Work Townhouse Where Actors Record Their Voices Is for Sale
The Cobble Hill home, owned by the film editor Oliver Lief and the crime novelist Katia Lief, can also be converted into a residence. The asking price is $9.75 million.
March 21, 2025
After a London Sale Fell Through, They Found Their Way to New York
With a budget of up to $900,000, a deaf couple toured several Manhattan neighborhoods in search of a one-bedroom or two-bedroom near parks and subways. Here’s what they found.
March 20, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Central Harlem and Boerum Hill.
March 20, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are four-bedroom in South Orange, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Rye Brook, N.Y.
March 20, 2025
New Construction Is Changing American Cities
The median year that homes were built has risen, largely due to population growth and the need to house a migrating population.
March 20, 2025
In Brooklyn, a 19th-Century College Is Turned Into Luxury Rentals
The restored building in Bedford-Stuyvesant was once home to the College of St. John the Baptist, which later became St. John’s University.
March 20, 2025
Bywater, New Orleans, a Once-Industrial Neighborhood With a Funky Vibe
A calm retreat that’s just a short walk from the bacchanalia of Bourbon Street.
March 19, 2025
Your Home Is Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. Here’s How to Protect It.
Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.
March 19, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in New York, Hawaii and Pennsylvania
A 19th-century townhouse in Hudson, a condo in Honolulu and a Romanesque Revival building in Philadelphia.
March 19, 2025
On a Mountain in Utah, Modernism in Glass and Pine
A family from California embraced the slopes of Park City, and built a house in tune with nature.
March 18, 2025
Cuts to Housing Nonprofits Will Spur Discrimination, Democrats Say
“Soon there’ll be no enforcement,” said Representative Maxine Waters of California. “We really are going to go backward.”
March 17, 2025
Sheila Bridges Displays the Things She Loves … in Her Dining Room
The interior designer searched close to home, in Paris and at an auction. Look for an easy upgrade, splurge on something unexpected, and bid on a one-of-a-kind object.
March 17, 2025
$4,750 Rentals in Los Angeles
A cottage in North Hollywood, and condos in West Hollywood and Downtown
March 17, 2025
A Toehold in San Francisco, 30 Years Later
A woman felt extremely lucky when she was able to rent a room in Noe Valley after college in 1994. She’s still there.
March 17, 2025
Home Sellers and Buyers Accuse Realtors of Blocking Lower Fees
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.
March 15, 2025
How Do Condos Set Monthly Fees — and Why Is Yours So High?
New York’s Real Property Law outlines ways that the percentage of common interest can be calculated for each unit.
March 15, 2025
Amy Irving on Living in a Barn After a Fire
The actor reflected on what means most to her, as she gets ready to release an album of Willie Nelson covers.
March 14, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes Near Zurich
As property prices soar in Switzerland’s largest city, buyers are looking to its suburbs for both apartments and single-family homes.
March 14, 2025
Housing Discrimination Groups Sue DOGE and HUD for Cutting Funds
Organizations that enforce the federal Fair Housing Act say they are struggling to operate with the sudden elimination of annual grants.
March 13, 2025
Hard Work, a Dream, and a Bay Area Apartment for Less Than $600,000
Chris Ramos spent years cycling through room rentals and living in his van, all so he could one day afford a home of his own. Would it be in San Francisco, or across the Bay?
March 13, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom country house in Sherman, Conn., and a five-bedroom ranch-style house in Syosset, N.Y.
March 13, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Lenox Hill and Annadale.
March 13, 2025
Who Gets the Most Rain Every Year? The Sunshine State.
Moving for the weather? A study of rainfall in major U.S. cities may surprise you.
March 13, 2025
Is It Spring Yet?
The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.
March 12, 2025
$350,000 Homes in Texas, Missouri and Georgia
A 1936 cottage in San Antonio, a 1925 stucco house in University City and a condo in Atlanta.
March 12, 2025
How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives
Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.
March 11, 2025
A New Rental Building in Brooklyn Replaces a Parking Lot
Mason Gray, with 158 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, makes its debut in the Crown Heights historic district.
March 11, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in San Rafael, an 1899 cottage in St. Helena and a 1978 condo in Santa Monica.
March 10, 2025
Step Off the No. 1 Train and Into La Noxe
A hidden bar has taken hold in the netherworld of a subway station in Chelsea.
March 10, 2025
Who to Blame When the Elevators Don’t Work
In New York City, landlords are required to have an active contract with an approved elevator company, and to make needed repairs immediately.
March 8, 2025
$850,000 Homes in Montpellier, France
A condo in the city center, a country villa nearby and a loft in the historic district.
March 7, 2025
Back to Minneapolis and a House With a Pedigree
Designed by the architect Carl Graffunder, a house built in 1964 is getting the love and respect it deserves.
March 7, 2025
Step Into the Real-Life Lumon Industries, the Breakout Star of ‘Severance’
Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.
March 7, 2025
One Fire, Two Burned Homes and Wildly Different Insurance Outcomes
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.
March 7, 2025
Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No
Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.
March 6, 2025
Her Dream Came True on the Upper West Side
With about $400,000 to spend, a Cincinnati transplant hit Manhattan looking to immerse herself in everything New York had to offer.
March 6, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, Sutton Place and Howard Beach.
March 6, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Manasquan, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Huntington Bay, N.Y.
March 6, 2025
Is Philadelphia the New Hot Spot for New Yorkers?
A study found that New Yorkers seeking to leave town most often search for homes in Philadelphia.
March 6, 2025
The Secret Apartments Hidden Above Carnegie Libraries
Family quarters were built in dozens of New York City branches for custodians with the grueling job of stoking the coal-fired furnaces.
March 5, 2025
$850,000 Homes in Florida, Rhode Island and New Mexico
A condo in Miami, a 1920s cottage in Newport and an adobe house in Taos.
March 5, 2025
When Older Renters Become First-Time Buyers
As some people age, they begin to think more seriously about building equity in their homes and having something to leave to their heirs.
March 5, 2025
Much-Needed Storage Space That Hides in Plain Sight
Designers can tuck storage into the furniture, behind the walls, along hallways and into awkward spaces.
March 4, 2025
Loving a House From Afar, and Then Tearing it Down
A Pennsylvania couple left tech jobs to devote their time to renovating and selling homes. This dream project, however, won’t be put back on the market.
March 4, 2025
A Chabad House for a Growing Family
After a lengthy search, a rabbi and his wife decided the Bay Area was the right place to serve a large Jewish community.
March 3, 2025
$2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles
A one-bedroom condo in Los Feliz, a stand-alone cottage in Silver Lake, and a unit in a master-planned community in Woodland Hills.
March 3, 2025
After the Fires, Los Angeles Becomes Even Tougher for New Buyers
With fierce competition and less inventory, potential buyers are bracing for a fight or wondering if they will have to leave the city to become homeowners.
March 3, 2025
Black Churches Are Awarded $8.5 Million in Grants for Preservation
The initiative to save historic Black churches has aided 108 congregations since 2023.
March 2, 2025
What Happens When a Broker Represents Both Sides of a Sale?
In New York, it is legal (though discouraged) for an agent to represent both the buyer and seller, or for members of the same team to represent both parties.
March 1, 2025
More Women File Lawsuits Against Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes
Tal Alexander and his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, who are twins, now face at least 24 civil lawsuits, as they await trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
March 1, 2025
A New Home, Filled With the Same History That Inspired Her
The movie producer Nicole Avant grew up in Beverly Hills, as her parents welcomed famous entertainers into their home. She’s making her own memories now in another part of Los Angeles.
February 28, 2025
$800,000 Homes in Baja California, Mexico
Baja California Sur, which includes the resort cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, offers both glitzy resorts and minimalist style with ocean views.
February 28, 2025
Don’t Worry! You Can Fix the Holes in Your Walls.
Whether you’re a renter or an owner, knowing how to patch up a damaged wall will save you time and money. You can do it!
February 28, 2025
She Wanted a New Orleans Home Fit for a Parade
With two teenagers in tow, a single mother in New Orleans looked for her future empty nest along the Mardi Gras parade routes. Here’s what she found.
February 27, 2025
Tracking Manhattan Apartment Prices: It Comes Down to Condos vs. Co-ops
New development is almost exclusively condominiums, which tend to be larger and fancier than existing co-ops.
February 27, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in North Salem and Cherry Hill.
February 27, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Murray Hill and Ditmas Park.
February 27, 2025
Scotland Land Reform Photos
Scotland abolished its archaic system of feudal land ownership in 2000.
February 26, 2025
$2 Million Homes in Oregon, Massachusetts and New York
An Arts and Crafts house in Portland, a converted church in Yarmouth Port and a rustic compound in Tivoli.
February 26, 2025
Who Gets to Own Scotland?
A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.
February 26, 2025
Soil Blocking: Good for Your Plants and the Environment
A technique lets seeds grow freely and cuts down on the pileup of leftover plastic cell packs.
February 26, 2025
For $18.75 Million, You Can Live Lavishly in the Waldorf Astoria
The building’s Art Deco charm has been adapted for the 372 residences and over 50,000 square feet of new amenities.
February 25, 2025
Government Workers Who Have Lost Their Jobs Worry About Their Housing
The abrupt firings have left federal workers and contractors throughout the country in flux, with many distressed over how they will pay the mortgage or rent.
February 25, 2025
For a Mother and Son, Life Above a Brooklyn Library
When Miguelina Minier heard that her local library was being renovated with affordable housing added on top, she applied. It was about the 40th time she had tried a housing lottery.
February 24, 2025
$4.5 Million Homes in California
An Italianate house in San Francisco, a contemporary house on 42 acres in Carmel Valley and a post-and-beam house in Santa Barbara.
February 24, 2025
Can My HOA Board Spend Money on Whatever It Wants?
Whatever the benefits of living in a homeowners’ association, it means giving up some power when it comes to allocating funds.
February 22, 2025
The Politics of Brutalism
Call them monuments, foreign elements, eyesores — Brutalist buildings have become another battleground in President Trump’s culture war.
February 22, 2025
Leaving Brooklyn, and Downsizing Upstate
A couple decided to move to rural Dutchess County with their growing family. They found and renovated a tiny home that had once been a one-room schoolhouse.
February 21, 2025
$720,000 Homes in Nice, France
A two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Vieille Ville, a top-floor unit just north of the city center, and a two-bedroom with sea views in Nice’s old port.
February 21, 2025
The Showgirl Must Go On
Gypsy Wood, a dancer and cabaret artist, is more than at home on the stage. But it was her Las Vegas ranch house that landed a big role in the film “The Last Showgirl.”
February 21, 2025
Making Her Homebuying Debut in Manhattan With $475,000 to Spend
After years of living out of suitcases and subletting around the city, a young actor decided to put her savings to work and find a "soft place to land."
February 20, 2025
Which States Attract the Most New Residents?
Fewer Americans are moving these days. But the ones who are seem to be headed south.
February 20, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are Turtle Bay, Midtown and Clinton Hill.
February 20, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y.
February 20, 2025
$750,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Arizona and New Hampshire
A brick and stone house in Oklahoma City, a midcentury modern home in Tempe and a saltbox in Madison.
February 19, 2025
New Bedford, Mass., a Coastal City Undergoing Transformation
The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.
February 19, 2025
Alexander Brothers Face More Lawsuits Accusing Them of Sexual Assault
Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander, once top real estate brokers, and their brother Alon Alexander are currently in jail awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
February 18, 2025
Wowed by a Loft in Philadelphia, and Its Hollywood Pedigree
A couple loved that their apartment was used as a location for the movie ‘Philadelphia.’ But a decade after moving in, they needed to add a new scene.
February 18, 2025
$4,400 Rentals in Los Angeles
A Craftsman house near Culver City, a 1970s condo in West Hollywood and a 1920s bungalow in Hollywood.
February 17, 2025
Finally, at 59, a Place of Her Own
A filmmaker in Oakland, Calif., had always lived with her family, her ex-husband, son or roommates. A friend helped her find her own place when she needed it most.
February 17, 2025
Mixing Favorite Styles Brings the Most Appealing Results
Add a touch of color to traditional décor for a welcoming living room. Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.
February 17, 2025
Home Builders Say Trump Tariffs Are Raising Construction Costs
Some developers describe an unpredictable climate that could drive up building costs and home prices.
February 15, 2025
Can I Sue My HOA for Something My Neighbor Does?
Disputes between neighbors can be settled in court, but that can be expensive, time-consuming and bad for relationships.
February 15, 2025
California Bill Would Force Insurers to Pay Full Coverage Without Requiring Itemization
A proposed new law would release homeowners from the onerous process of listing every object lost in a destroyed home.
February 15, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in London
A duplex loft in a former basket factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a former dog biscuit factory, and a modern perch in the Canary Wharf district.
February 14, 2025
What Goes on Inside a Brooklyn Loft Over 20 Years?
Through jobs, marriages and children, one guy has managed to hold on to the same apartment in Red Hook.
February 14, 2025
A Philip Johnson House Is on the Market in Newburgh, N.Y.
Wolfhouse, as it is known, was built in the late 1940s and recently restored. Its asking price is $2.9 million.
February 14, 2025
Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
February 13, 2025
In Miami, a Young Family Sought a House to Grow Into. Would $750,000 Be Enough?
With a new baby and new jobs, a couple searched the city’s residential neighborhoods with ‘little idea of what the real Miami might be.’ Here’s what they found.
February 13, 2025
The Most Affordable Cities for Singles
Paying less for rent leaves more money to mingle.
February 13, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, and in the Flatiron district and Jackson Heights.
February 13, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn., and a six-bedroom in Syosset, N.Y.
February 13, 2025
$450,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Minnesota
A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis.
February 12, 2025
You’ve Seen One Snake Plant, You Haven’t Seen Them All
Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.
February 12, 2025
Love in This Tub
A Poconos hotel closed last year. What happened to its iconic heart-shaped tubs?
February 11, 2025
$2 Million Homes in California
A midcentury home in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bodega Bay and a contemporary home in Palm Desert.
February 10, 2025
Rent the Brooklyn Duplex, but First, Meet the Upstairs Neighbors
A couple were drawn to the seclusion of Red Hook, and then delighted by the close-knit community they found when they moved there.
February 10, 2025
What Happens to My Rent When the Building’s Tax Benefit Expires?
Once your apartment is no longer rent stabilized, there are laws that can protect you from eviction and unreasonable increases.
February 8, 2025
Alexander Brothers Plead Not Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case
Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon Alexander, are charged with drugging and assaulting multiple women.
February 7, 2025
Kris Jenner Puts the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ House Up for Sale
The six-bedroom home in Los Angeles, where the family’s reality TV show was filmed for more than a decade, is being listed for $13.5 million.
February 7, 2025
They Traded a Garden for a House That Would Nurture Them
A couple lived in a three-story house on a double lot in Portland, Ore. But they wanted a smaller house on one level, so they built it right next door.
February 7, 2025
$300,000 Homes on Prince Edward Island
The Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a mix of rustic cabins, modern townhouses and classic saltbox houses.
February 7, 2025
California Asks Insurers to Spare Wildfire Victims ‘the List’
The state’s regulator wants insurance carriers to pay full policy limits without requiring victims to itemize every object in their destroyed homes.
February 7, 2025
Harlem House Where Billie Holiday Lived Is Damaged in Fire
The jazz legend resided in the five-story building on West 139th Street as a teenager with her mother.
February 7, 2025
Two First-Time Buyers Searched the West Side With a $700,000 Budget. Which One-Bedroom Was Right?
After years of renting “typical shoebox Manhattan apartments,” a young couple went looking for a co-op unit they could buy. Here’s what they found.
February 6, 2025
Which Costs More: A Super Bowl Ticket or Your Mortgage?
A study compared the cost of the cheapest seat at Sunday’s game to a typical monthly mortgage payment in 50 major U.S. metros.
February 6, 2025
Trying to Remember Everything Lost in a Fire
After the wildfire comes the emotional toll of listing every object inside a destroyed home.
February 6, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Murray Hill and Clinton Hill.
February 6, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Glen Cove, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Cinnaminson, N.J.
February 6, 2025
New ‘Today’ Show Anchor Is Comfortable in His Shoes
Travel to Connecticut where Craig Melvin has filled his home with memories of his childhood and is making new ones with his own family.
February 5, 2025
$900,000 Homes in Connecticut, Washington and Texas
A Federal-era home in Middletown, a wood-shingled house in Seattle and a 100-year-old brick house in Dallas.
February 5, 2025
L.A. Faces Pressure From Wealthy Residents as Pacific Palisades Rebuilds
The neighborhood is likely to grow more expensive and exclusive as millionaire Angelenos demand a fast-track recovery.
February 4, 2025
The Many Ways You Can Give Antiques a New Life
They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture.
February 4, 2025
A Redesigned Colorado Vacation Home at 10,600 Feet
A couple had a longtime love of the state, which they apparently passed along to family and friends. When their vacation home began to feel cramped, they embarked on a major expansion.
February 4, 2025
Westbeth Gets a Much-Needed, and Very Pricey, Overhaul
The affordable artists’ community in New York has been deteriorating. The $84 million renovation means that 32 out-of-use units will become available.
February 3, 2025
N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be Sustainable
The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students.
February 2, 2025
Do I Have to Tell My Landlord About the Guest Staying With Me?
Generally, guests cannot stay for longer than 30 days at a time, and landlords are often on the lookout for violations.
February 1, 2025
$3,500 Rentals in and Near Los Angeles
A loft in Long Beach, a Spanish-Style house in La Quinta and a condominium unit in a Baldwin Hills building designated as a landmark.
January 31, 2025
That Art Piece on Your Coffee Table? It’ll Get You High.
Cannabis paraphernalia is joining the world of home décor. Here are some of the most interesting new designs and designers.
January 31, 2025
How to Hang Anything on Your Wall
It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount a television, or whatever you want.
January 31, 2025
$3.5 Million Homes in Andorra
The independent principality between France and Spain offers modern marvels and traditional villas, all in the shadows of the Pyrenees mountains.
January 31, 2025
A Chelsea Arts Building Is for Sale, and the Artists Cry ‘Foul’
The 400,000-square-foot complex is listed for $170 million, and a sale could displace scores of artists and gallery owners, and other tenants.
January 31, 2025
Buying a House Sight-Unseen Is Hard Enough. They Did It From 10 Time Zones Away.
After a year of living in Japan, a couple returned to Columbus, Ohio, to find a new three-bedroom house. Would $400,000 be enough?
January 30, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Chappaqua, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Redding, Conn.
January 30, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Midtown East, Hell’s Kitchen and Howard Beach.
January 30, 2025
New York City’s Noisiest Neighborhoods
Last year, city residents called in more than 750,000 noise complaints. Incredibly, nearly 10 percent of them came from one area.
January 30, 2025
Funding portals reopen for programs used by fair housing agencies.
‘What the White House has done is it has created another crisis,’ said Lisa Rice, president and chief executive of the National Fair Housing Alliance.
January 29, 2025
$240,000 Homes in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland
A colonial-style house in North Adams, a brick home in Pittsburgh and a rowhouse in Baltimore.
January 29, 2025
The Birds’ Guide to Surviving Winter
Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.”
January 29, 2025
A ‘Shark Tank’ Star on Losing Her Home in the L.A. Fires
The mobile home of Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and businesswoman, perished in the Palisades fire, along with those of all of her neighbors. “I feel like I lost my sweetheart.”
January 28, 2025
$800,000 Homes in California
A Spanish-style home in Long Beach, a Mediterranean-style house in San Leandro and a Craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles.
January 27, 2025
She’s Raising Her Daughter in Her Own Childhood Apartment
It took a ruling from New York State’s highest court, and a critical renovation of the building, to make a dream come true.
January 27, 2025
What Happens When Condo Owners Don’t Pay Their Dues to the Building?
A condo board can sue a delinquent owner for money owed.
January 25, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Lima, Peru
A penthouse with a pool in Miraflores, a modern five-bedroom house in Chacarilla, and a remodeled duplex with roof deck in San Isidro.
January 24, 2025
Only the Wallpaper Was an Easy Fit
Two brothers rented an apartment in Brooklyn. No surprise, the younger one got the 50-square-foot bedroom. He transformed it into “a hug from Mother Nature.”
January 24, 2025
Can’t Afford a House? Just Build One in the Backyard.
In Toronto, where housing prices are racing ahead of inventory, residents are building homes in their yards and moving their children or their parents into them.
January 24, 2025
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault
A federal judge found that a woman’s claim against Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander did not meet a filing deadline. Other lawsuits and the criminal cases against them are continuing.
January 23, 2025
Two Houses, Alike in Dignity, in Fair Verona (Plus One in West Orange)
After their engagement, a couple searched Essex County, N.J., for a house that would suit their new life — and their four combined teenagers. Here’s what they found.
January 23, 2025
Which New York City Neighborhoods Are Trending Most in 2025?
An analysis of internet searches points to areas that are growing in popularity among buyers and renters, according to a new StreetEasy analysis.
January 23, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, South Harlem and Bushwick.
January 23, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Muttontown, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Princeton, N.J.
January 23, 2025
Yes, It’s OK to Use the Fine China
Readers fight the decline of fine china by using their “good dishes” for everything from pizza to takeout.
January 23, 2025
$850,000 Homes in New Mexico, Virginia and Montana
An adobe home in Santa Fe, a Craftsman bungalow in Norfolk, and a Victorian-style house in Missoula.
January 22, 2025
At the Dupont in Greenpoint, 41 Stories of Rental Apartments
The latest addition to Greenpoint Landing, on the Brooklyn waterfront, has 115 “affordable” units and lots of amenities.
January 22, 2025
Your Best Chance to Make a Good Impression
Showcase your favorite design pieces in the entrance hall. Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.
January 22, 2025
Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work
A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.
January 21, 2025
Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper
Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water.
January 20, 2025
$2,000 Rentals in Los Angeles
A studio apartment in Koreatown, one-bedroom units in Long Beach and East Hollywood, and links to resources for those displaced by the fires.
January 20, 2025
Open Houses in Los Angeles Take on an Eerie Feeling
Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks.
January 19, 2025
My Building Is Doing Unexplained Work. Can I Stop Paying Dues Until They Explain?
Most condo associations must provide a record of all receipts and expenses. But they also need residents’ maintenance fees to operate.
January 18, 2025
Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.
January 18, 2025
$700,000 Homes in Spain’s Balearic Islands
A five-bedroom townhouse on Majorca, a two-bedroom cottage on Ibiza, and a two-bedroom flat with a private roof deck on Ibiza.
January 17, 2025
Don’t Eat the Burger. It’s a Stool.
Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media and led to a shopping frenzy.
January 17, 2025
All the Usual Backstabbing and Big Commissions. This Time in Manhattan.
“Selling the City,” the newest offshoot of the “Selling Sunset” franchise, features a team of real estate professionals dedicated to breaking records and to building empires.
January 16, 2025
Outside Nashville, She Rebuilt Her Life With $200,000 and a Dream
After leaving prison and regaining custody of her children, a single mother looked for a house where she could chart a brighter future.
January 16, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, NoMad and Brighton Beach.
January 16, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Scarsdale, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Manchester, N.J.
January 16, 2025
Which Subway Line Has the Most Delays?
The winner — that is, the loser — was delayed 40,360 times between December 2023 and November 2024.
January 16, 2025
New York Judge Deems Alexander Brothers Flight Risk, Denies Bail
Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander will be extradited from Miami to New York, where they will remain in federal detention until trial.
January 16, 2025
Whisper Network Emerges in the Desperate Rush for Housing in L.A.
In a market with few homes available, real estate agents are searching for the ones no one knows about.
January 15, 2025
Did You Lose Your Home in the California Fires? Share Your Memories With Us.
The New York Times would like to help tell the stories of people who are facing this devastating reality by sharing photos and memories of what has been lost.
January 15, 2025
At Home With David Rasche
The “Succession” actor and his wife, Heather Rasche, have made their home in Maplewood, N.J., all about family.
January 15, 2025
Choosing Seeds From 14,000 Varieties? It Just Got Easier.
The Exchange, on Seed Savers’ website, pairs the people who save heirlooms with those who want them, all for the price of postage.
January 15, 2025
$400,000 Homes in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Louisiana
A Greek Revival house in Milan, a condo in Philadelphia and a shotgun-style home in New Orleans.
January 15, 2025
Yonkers, N.Y., More Than an Easy Commute
The third largest city in New York has new residential projects in the pipeline and is attracting businesses.
January 15, 2025
And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw’s Front Stoop Was Closed
A West Village homeowner was granted permission to build a gate on her house in an effort to stop overeager ‘Sex and the City’ fans from trespassing.
January 14, 2025
In Kazakhstan, a Plain Space Energized by Color
With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design.
January 14, 2025
You Can Have ‘Sex and the City,’ Just Not on the Front Stoop
The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.
January 14, 2025
$2 Million Homes in California
A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.
January 13, 2025
On a Screen, Devastation
As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.
January 12, 2025
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.
January 12, 2025
The Last House Standing
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.
January 11, 2025
My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?
Proving that a co-op board is acting in bad faith can be difficult.
January 11, 2025
The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island
A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes.
January 10, 2025
$2.8 Million Homes in Uruguay
Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a golf course.
January 10, 2025
They Dreamed of a Traditional Marrakesh Riad for About $500,000
A London couple searched the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco, for a home they could rent out in the near term and retire to in the long term. Here’s what they found.
January 9, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and on City Island.
January 9, 2025
Why Are There So Many Empty Bedrooms in U.S. Households?
The number and the share of unused bedrooms were higher than ever in 2023, according to a report.
January 9, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford.
January 9, 2025
‘Breaking Bad’ House Listed for $3.995 Million
The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.
January 8, 2025
$2.3 Million Homes in Florida, New York and Maryland
A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda.
January 8, 2025
Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets
When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”
January 7, 2025
$1 Million Homes in California
A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.
January 6, 2025
My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?
A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult.
January 4, 2025
Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case
Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.
January 3, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Costa Rica
A two-bedroom artist’s retreat with built-in boulders, a four-bedroom house in a gated community on Tamarindo Bay, and a three-bedroom house set on a hill with a saltwater pool.
January 3, 2025
Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field
Women earn less than men and report more difficulty raising money to build housing and commercial spaces, but they are finding ways to overcome the obstacles.
January 3, 2025
In Harlem, Two Friends Joined Forces to Buy a Rowhouse. Which Was the Right Fit?
Aiming to live ‘as neighbors, not roommates,’ two New Yorkers devised a plan to combine their budgets and become the co-owners of a two-family or three-family house.
January 2, 2025
What’s the No. 1 Complaint Among New Yorkers?
A look at service requests filed with the city reveals the biggest sources of vexation.
January 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Nyack, N.Y.
January 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, on the Upper East Side and in Jackson Heights.
January 2, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Colorado, Illinois and Texas
A Queen Anne house in Denver, a top-floor condominium in Chicago and a ranch-style house in Austin.
January 1, 2025
One Set of China. Five Generations.
A family’s set of dishes has passed through five generations of women, but will the teacups, plates and bowls make it to a sixth?
December 31, 2024
The Backsplash Could Be the Star of Your Kitchen, if You Let It
There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make.
December 31, 2024
$4 Million Homes in California
This week’s listings include a compound in Healdsburg, a 1940s house in Glendale and an ocean-view home in Ventura.
December 30, 2024
Time to Retire? Better to Take On a New Challenge.
At 67, a heart surgeon leaves the suburbs for Brooklyn and for the chance to continue his life’s work in a new hospital.
December 30, 2024
A Look at Real Estate in New York City in 2024
With the year safely in the rearview mirror, StreetEasy looked at the most sought-after amenities and neighborhoods.
December 29, 2024
My Condo Sponsor Owes the Building $30,000. How Do We Make Him Pay?
The office of the New York State attorney general calls the failure of building sponsors to pay dues on unsold units a “serious” problem.
December 28, 2024
A Blog, an Anonymous Writer and Twin Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault
Years before they were charged with sex crimes, Oren and Alon Alexander took legal action to find a mystery blogger who claimed they had committed sexual assault as teenagers.
December 27, 2024
First-Time Home Buyer Shares His Household Hacks
With more than a million people following along on Instagram, Kyshawn Lane lets you know just when to vacuum your refrigerator coils.
December 27, 2024
The 10 Most Popular International Listings of 2024
This year, we led readers on more than 125 home tours in 28 countries. Here are our most read installments.
December 27, 2024
Flood-Soaked Homeowners Face a Costly Choice: Raise or Raze
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
December 27, 2024
Happy Hunting: Our Favorite Home-Buying Stories of 2024
This year, the Hunt touched down in 14 U.S. states and four foreign nations, with prices ranging from $135,000 to $6.75 million.
December 26, 2024
Which Borough Produces the Most Christmas Tree Waste?
As holiday joy transitions to wintry malaise, New Yorkers throw tons of trees to the curb.
December 26, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Hamilton Heights and Kensington.
December 26, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Sea Cliff, and a five-bedroom in Mahwah.
December 26, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Georgia, Massachusetts and Maryland
A brick house in Savannah, a converted schoolhouse in Salem and a colonial-revival house in Takoma Park.
December 25, 2024
Last Call for Neon in New York City
Signs at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the Apollo Theater are among the latest to lose their vintage glow in favor of LED lighting.
December 24, 2024
Clean and Calm, in Grays, Blacks and Whites
A couple found plenty of sunlight in their new house in Chicago. All that was needed was the added “coolness.”
December 24, 2024
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A Mediterranean-style house in San Francisco, a cottage in Calistoga and a Craftsman in Los Angeles.
December 23, 2024
The Gym in My Apartment Building Is SO LOUD! What Can I Do?
It’s possible that a gym isn’t even allowed in your building. If it is, it cannot violate the noise code, the warranty of habitability or the lease.
December 21, 2024
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 Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s listings are in Midtown East, Washington Heights and Downtown Brooklyn.
November 7, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Get Paid to Move
There’s financial help to relocate to West Virginia (and elsewhere).
September 26, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Tony Danza on His Love of Sinatra, Boxing and Air Fryers
Step inside the entertainer’s Upper West Side apartment.
August 28, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
At Home With Kecia Lewis
A Tony Award winner makes a home away from home in Manhattan.
July 31, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
She Wanted a Brooklyn One-Bedroom for Less Than $500,000. But Where?
When the bathroom leak in her Bed-Stuy rental became too much to bear, an Alabama native looked around Prospect Heights, Williamsburg and Crown Heights for something she could afford to buy.
May 2, 2024
When Your Neighbor Renovates, How Do You Protect Your Home?
A law exists to balance the interests of people who renovate their properties with the interests of their neighbors.
May 2, 2024
Outside Atlanta, a Mother-Daughter Duo Wanted a House to Share (With Enough Room for Some Privacy)
Having poured thousands into an older house with maintenance issues, a single mother aimed her $450,000 budget at something newer and nicer for herself and her teenager. Here’s what she found.
April 25, 2024
Co-op Assessments: Do You Have to Pay What They Say?
Courts allow co-op boards significant power over building finances, including assessments — if the fees are in ‘good faith.’
April 20, 2024
How Eight Feet Jolted A $180 Million Real Estate Deal
A landowner named Hezekiah Beers Pierrepont started selling plots of his Brooklyn land in the 1820s restricted by eight-foot setbacks still in effect today, rankling modern developers.
April 19, 2024
Can You Build a House Out of Paper? Shigeru Ban Says Yes.
A new version of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s Paper Log House is on display at the Glass House in New Canaan, Conn.
April 19, 2024
‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
After decades in Arizona, a couple relocated to the San Francisco Peninsula, where they hoped to find a single-level home with no stairs and plenty of room to host family.
April 18, 2024
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Greenwich, Conn., and Port Washington, N.Y.
April 11, 2024
With Homes Flying Off the Market, They Hoped $500,000 Would Suffice in Chicago. Which Apartment Did They Buy?
After a decade in rentals, a couple hoped to strike the right balance for their first purchase on the north side of the city: ‘square footage versus access to coffee shops and restaurants.’ Here’s what they found.
April 11, 2024
The Hottest Luxury Second-Home Markets
Sales of luxury second homes increased in many U.S. markets last year. If you want to see some of the priciest, head to Rhode Island.
April 4, 2024
A Manhattan Pied-à-Terre for Less Than $800,000? Two Virginia Farmers Gave It a Shot.
With life on the farm losing its appeal, a couple sought a small second home in the heart of New York’s cultural scene.
April 4, 2024
Our Reporter on the History, and Return, of Private Clubs
Private clubs have long shaped the fabric of New York social life. Many of them formed during the Gilded Age, meticulously designed to be showstoppers before Manhattan’s skyscrapers surrounded them. But in recent years, a new wave of clubs has proliferated, varying in price point, exclusivity and amenities.
March 29, 2024
The Rent Was Too High So They Threw a Party
During the Harlem Renaissance, some Black people hosted rent parties, celebrations with an undercurrent of desperation in the face of racism and discrimination.
March 28, 2024
On the Upper West Side, a Good Kitchen and Room to Grow: Which Home Did They Choose?
Looking to explore a new neighborhood in Manhattan and create a better work setup, a couple embarked on a search for a prewar two-bedroom.
March 28, 2024
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Paramus, N.J., and Chappaqua, N.Y.
March 28, 2024
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and on Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Manhattan Valley, Hell’s Kitchen and St. George.
March 28, 2024
How a Settlement Could Change the Housing Industry
After several lawsuits brought by home sellers, the rules around buying and selling properties are about to change.
March 27, 2024
The Best Way to Welcome Spring? Give Your Foyer a Makeover.
Your entryway has been working hard all winter. But it’s a new season: Time to lighten things up.
March 27, 2024
$700,000 Homes in Quebec
An A-frame lakefront chalet in La Minerve, a ski-in-ski-out condo in Mont-Tremblant, and a modern house in a development in the village of La Conception.
March 22, 2024
In Santa Barbara, Their Budget Would Buy a Mobile Home. Which One Would You Choose?
Unable to afford a single-family home near their jobs, a young family took a chance on a mobile-home park near the beach. Here’s what they found.
March 21, 2024
Can’t Move? Renovate, if You Can Afford It.
Many U.S. homeowners are staying put rather than selling, even if they’d prefer to move. These days, renovating may be a better bet.
March 21, 2024
It Started With a Pink Kitchen. Then the Colors Got Even Bolder.
For one Brooklyn family, color was all-important. So was renovating on a budget.
March 19, 2024
A New Yorker Decamped to the Philadelphia Area With a Townhouse in Mind. What Would $500,000 Buy?
With a new job at Bryn Mawr and a grandchild on the way, an academic looked for the things she couldn’t afford in Manhattan: more space, more green, more parking.
March 14, 2024
They Wanted a Waterfront House in New York City for $450,000 (but Not for Themselves)
A couple loved living in Sea Gate, Brooklyn, so much that they wanted to share the experience with others. So they looked for a distressed property they could restore and rent to a low-income tenant.
March 7, 2024
You Don’t Need a Greenhouse to Grow Citrus Indoors
‘Lemons and limes are really great houseplants,’ said the owner of a rare-plants nursery in Connecticut — if you choose the right ones.
March 6, 2024
What’s Hidden in Woodlawn’s Mausoleums? Extraordinary Stained Glass.
Many artworks commissioned by the rich and powerful for their final resting places have rarely been seen by the living for the last century.
March 3, 2024
I Don’t Have Enough for a Down Payment. Can I Still Buy a House?
If lack of cash is keeping you from buying a house, you may have options.
March 1, 2024
The Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers
A study ranks U.S. areas for younger buyers based on metrics like availability, affordability, job opportunities and local culture.
February 29, 2024