Seattle Couple Adds a Slice of Argentina to Their Backyard
The homeowners bought adjacent land to build an outdoor dining space detached from their home for hosting barbecues for friends and neighbors
July 28, 2025
$2.6 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bolinas and a split-level in Santa Cruz
July 28, 2025
Can Sitting on My Fire Escape Result in Fines to My Landlord?
A violation will not likely be issued, but fire escapes must remain clear of obstructions and can be dangerous.
July 26, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Australia
New South Wales properties include a Queenslander in Billinudgel, plus a villa and a California-style bungalow in Mullumbimby.
July 25, 2025
Saving New York’s Midcentury Signs
The New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn preserves the stories of shuttered local businesses.
July 25, 2025
Christie’s Debuts Crypto Real Estate Division
The brokerage, which has already handled transactions with digital payment in lieu of cash, is the first major U.S. firm to create a dedicated team for such deals.
July 24, 2025
Two Americans Made Their Dreams Come True in Normandy, France
A couple from Colorado wondered for years if they’d be able to buy a home in France and make a new life for themselves. Last year, they saw where their $450,000 budget could take them.
July 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Long Beach and Stamford.
July 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Hell’s Kitchen and Crown Heights.
July 24, 2025
Buying a High-End Home? A Million Dollars Mostly Falls Short.
Houses at the top 5 percent of the market cost over $1 million in all but seven of the largest U.S. metros.
July 24, 2025
To Understand the Delacorte Theater Renovation, Peek Inside This Rowhouse
Stephen Chu, the architect behind the $85 million makeover of the beloved amphitheater in Central Park, has spent over two decades remaking his home in Ridgewood, Queens.
July 24, 2025
U.S. Homes Are Not Selling, and Prices Continue to Rise
June, usually the height of the spring housing season, saw sales of existing homes drop from the previous month, according to the National Association of Realtors.
July 23, 2025
$325,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Texas and North Carolina
A 1950s bungalow in Beaver, a midcentury-modern house in San Antonio and a cottage from 1900 in Wake Forest.
July 23, 2025
Hey, My Kid Could Have Drawn That! Hers Did.
A designer and ceramicist set out to build a house in New York’s Hudson Valley region that her family could live in forever. Her son’s sketches stole the show.
July 22, 2025
Skittles the Chameleon and Lincoln: These Rooms Are Made Just for Them
Designing around a collection, whether the items are conventional or eccentric, can personalize a home.
July 22, 2025
Converting a Favorite Rental on Cape Cod Into a Legacy
When an old beach house in Truro, Mass., was listed for sale, a family of former renters snapped it up and renovated it for a growing clan.
July 21, 2025
$1.7 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern in Thousand Oaks, a contemporary home in Carmel Valley and a French Normandy Revival in Oakland
July 21, 2025
Who Wins When Neighbors Fight?
A co-op board may need to investigate so that it can protect every resident’s rights.
July 19, 2025
Finding a Gem in the Woods of Central Connecticut
Two California transplants ventured east in search of midcentury design, lots of sunlight and space for guests.
July 17, 2025
$2.7 Million Homes in Whistler, British Columbia
The famed ski town north of Vancouver is dotted with log cabins and a dwindling number of 20th-century A-frames.
July 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.
July 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.
July 17, 2025
Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs
In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.
July 17, 2025
The Tiny Home Construction Contest Is a Big Deal in This Texas Town
A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country. Could a team of rookies defend the title?
July 17, 2025
Condo Conversion in Former Brooklyn Church Offers ‘Piece of History’
The 19th-century building, in a historic district in Fort Greene, has 12 condos, starting at $1.195 million, each with touches from the site’s former use.
July 16, 2025
$2.9 Million Homes in Connecticut, Arizona and Idaho
A Victorian in New Canaan, a contemporary house in Cave Creek and a Colonial Revival in Boise
July 16, 2025
Plan a Garden, Then Make It ‘Maximalist’
Find out what it would look like to fully celebrate the wildly personal beauty of your garden “dialed to the max.”
July 16, 2025
West Palm Beach Moves Upmarket
The city is emerging from the shadow of Palm Beach, just across the water, with new condo and office towers.
July 16, 2025
Adorning a Manhattan Loft With Hand-Crafted Inspirations
The designers George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg collect an “inventory of ideas and thoughts,” including miniature Japanese vessels, handmade glasses and a vintage bar cabinet.
July 15, 2025
To Afford Montauk, He Went on ‘Jeopardy!’
Stevie Ruiz, a restaurant server who also runs small businesses, has used his game show winnings to stay afloat in the expensive Long Island hamlet.
July 15, 2025
$3.8 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.
July 14, 2025
Can You Stop People From Smoking Outside Your Building?
Various laws and regulations dictate where people can and can’t light up. Here’s how to make sure they’re enforced.
July 12, 2025
He Built a House With Doors and Windows That You Can’t Close
Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with minimal barriers from the “wild landscape.”
July 11, 2025
$550,000 Homes in Nicaragua
In and around the coastal town of San Juan del Sur, planned communities offer buyers a range of homes with waterfront views and in ecological reserves.
July 11, 2025
Nantucket’s Workers Are Living on the Margins
Teachers, police officers, firefighters and other workers live in overcrowded and substandard housing, or even in their cars on the beach.
July 11, 2025
Livvy Dunne Wanted Babe Ruth’s Old Apartment. The Co-op Board Said No.
The influencer and former collegiate gymnast tried to buy the Manhattan two-bedroom, but instead joined the ranks of high-profile rejects like Madonna and Calvin Klein.
July 10, 2025
After Years in the D.C. Suburbs, She Wanted ‘Total Privacy’ in the Virginia Mountains
Drawn to both the natural majesty and restaurant scene in Rappahannock County, Va., a recent empty-nester looked for a comfortable three-bedroom house for about $500,000.
July 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Medford Lakes, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y.
July 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the West Village, on the Upper West Side and in Clinton Hill.
July 10, 2025
How Gen Z Is Buying Homes
Co-buying is not without its challenges, but it offers young buyers a way into an increasingly expensive market.
July 10, 2025
$900,000 Homes in New York, Illinois and Oregon
An Italianate home in Kingston, a condo in Chicago and an expanded 1925 house in Salem.
July 9, 2025
For These Pros, No Home Improvement Request Is Too Niche
From baby proofing to feng shui, homeowners and renters can hire professional help for just about anything.
July 9, 2025
Can a Spate of New Builds Finally Revitalize Gowanus?
As cleanup continues in the notoriously polluted Gowanus Canal, amenity-filled developments are drawing new residents to the neighborhood. Is that a good thing?
July 9, 2025
Need a Tool for a Home Project? Get Yourself a Library Card.
Branches across the country offer supplies and classes to help novices or those who don’t want to spring for an expensive power tool a way to take on home improvement.
July 9, 2025
For Family Reunions, Just Walk Down the Hall
Living in the same apartment building as a family member has provided the right balance of privacy and comfort to some New Yorkers.
July 8, 2025
Lorna Simpson’s Brooklyn Art Studio Is on the Market
The four-story modern house in Fort Greene, which the artist had built two decades ago, is asking $6.5 million.
July 8, 2025
A Day Before Trial, Alleged Accomplice of Alexander Brothers Is Cleared
Ohad Fisherman had been charged with sexual battery along with Oren and Alon Alexander stemming from an alleged 2016 assault.
July 7, 2025
$1 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom kit house in Los Angeles, a two-bedroom cottage in Santa Rosa, and a three-bedroom home in Palm Springs.
July 7, 2025
In Tough Times in Alabama, It Helped to Live in a Ballroom
After 20 years in Los Angeles, an actor moved home to Birmingham to be close to his ailing mother.
July 7, 2025
A Scramble for a Woman, 77, Who Lost Her ‘Forever’ Apartment
When Patricia Brennecke returned to the rental market in the Bay Area, she was frustrated by how expensive apartments were, in an almost entirely digital market.
July 7, 2025
The Brooklyn Allergist’s Office That Was Once Home to a Spy
An antislavery spy who worked for the British in New York in the 1800s lived in a house that is now home to an allergy doctor descended from Horace Greeley.
July 6, 2025
My Timeshare Is an Albatross. How Do I Get Rid of It?
People who buy timeshares often don’t realize that the asset can quickly become a liability.
July 5, 2025
Canadian Buyers Are Dropping Out of the U.S. Housing Market
Search activity for American listings has plummeted in the wake of President Trump’s unpredictable trade war, according to new data.
July 4, 2025
Room to Grow: Three Small Gardening Projects Anyone Can Do
Whether indoors or outdoors, you can add a little life to your windowsill, your balcony or your yard in just a few steps.
July 4, 2025
$1 Million Homes in Finland
A custom-built, six-bedroom house in Espoo, a renovated one-bedroom apartment in Helsinki, and a rustic lake home in Kittilä.
July 4, 2025
From City Renters to Westchester Buyers, a Young Family Looked for Space to Grow
After renting a one-bedroom on the Upper West Side for years, a couple with a baby decided to search for a house outside the city. Which town could they afford?
July 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Concourse Village.
July 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three bedroom homes in Cutchogue, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.
July 3, 2025
The N.Y.C. Neighborhoods Where Home Prices Have Soared
From dense areas in Manhattan to waterfront neighborhoods in Brooklyn and Queens, prices have grown exponentially.
July 3, 2025
A Potential Mamdani Mayorship Strikes Fear in the Real Estate Industry
The Democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.
July 2, 2025
$500,000 Homes in Maine, Minnesota and Virginia
A farmhouse in Sedgwick, a foursquare in St. Paul and a Craftsman in Norfolk.
July 2, 2025
Fighting Invasive Plants: The Ones We’ve Got and Those We Think Are Coming
Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold.
July 2, 2025
Celebrity Agent Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings
Mauricio Umansky, the real estate agent best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has created a monopoly through its databases of listings.
July 1, 2025
Would-be Home Buyers Are Deterred by Interest Rates. Explore Your Options.
From locking in the rate to government-backed loans, there are options to buy a home.
June 30, 2025
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a waterfront home in Big Bear Lake and a cottage in Costa Mesa.
June 30, 2025
Condo or Co-op: Which Is Better for First-Time Buyers?
Readers often ask why anyone would buy a co-op unit when boards are so controlling. Here are a few reasons.
June 28, 2025
She Joined the Family Business, but She Hasn’t Given Up Her Art
Zoe Elghanayan, a principal and senior vice president at her family’s real estate company, TF Cornerstone, has added art curator to her job description.
June 28, 2025
Buying an Old House in London? Expect a Long List of Repairs.
A couple could replace heating and electrical systems, and add roof supports to their 350-year-old house, but the walls would never stand up straight again (if they ever did).
June 27, 2025
$800,000 Homes in Sweden
The islands and archipelagos outside of Stockholm offer rustic vacation cottages, converted military structures and single-family homes with water views.
June 27, 2025
A Long, Winding Path to Selling Real Estate in the Hudson Valley
Jon and Delyse Berry cycled through many careers before they opened the hybrid — furnishing, interior design, real estate — Upstate Down in Rhinebeck, N.Y.
June 27, 2025
A House With an ‘Umbilical Cord’
Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.
June 27, 2025
In Taos, N.M., They Searched for Adobe Style and High-Desert Views
After fixing up several homes over the years, a couple was ready to build ‘sweat equity’ in a Southwest-style house in New Mexico’s famed art haven.
June 26, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Kips Bay, Murray Hill and Astoria.
June 26, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Lawrenceville, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Bronxville, N.Y.
June 26, 2025
Homeownership: Not Enough Supply for Middle-Income Buyers
For teachers, nurses and other skilled workers, few options.
June 26, 2025
Want a House by Frank Lloyd Wright? There’s a Support Group for That.
A conservancy that aims to preserve the architect’s work also serves as a sort of secret weapon for homeowners who need to troubleshoot maintenance issues.
June 26, 2025
Baltimore Takes a Gamble to Reverse Decades of Neglect
In the “birthplace of redlining,” an ambitious plan to promote homeownership and restore neighborhoods plagued by vacant houses is taking hold.
June 26, 2025
$700,000 Homes in New Hampshire, California and Ohio
A Federal-style home in Francestown, a Craftsman in Los Angeles and a Colonial-Revival in Bexley
June 25, 2025
In Los Angeles, a Blank Canvas Gets a Rock Star Makeover
The musicians Andy and Meredith Hurley bought a house that had white walls. Not anymore. Their designer also layered in plenty of patterns and textures.
June 24, 2025
‘Unsafe to Inhabit’: The Toxic Homes of L.A.
After the fires clouded neighborhoods in smoke, residents whose homes were spared learned that danger was still lurking in the walls, the furniture and the air. But their insurers have doubts.
June 24, 2025
Compass Sues to Stop ‘Zillow Ban’
Compass, the real estate brokerage, claims that Zillow, the website that has 227 million unique visitors a month, has conspired to maintain a monopoly over digital home listings.
June 23, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A three-bedroom in Mill Valley, a farmhouse in Philo and a cottage in Berkeley.
June 23, 2025
A Contemporary House Soars in Rural Rhode Island
An architect couple replaced a derelict cabin nestled between a river and a forest and built a second home using Passive House standards.
June 23, 2025
Dirty Clothes, Clean Fun: These Laundromats Aren’t Just for Laundry
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are opening laundromats that double as coffee shops, bars and hangout spots.
June 22, 2025
Revisiting the Hunt: First-Time Buyers Share What Went Wrong and Right
Being a new homeowner comes with a steep learning curve, especially in New York City.
June 21, 2025
Should I Keep Paying Rent Increases, or Dent My Savings With a Down Payment?
It’s the age-old question: Rent or buy? Here are some things to remember that go beyond your month-to-month expenses.
June 21, 2025
‘Prewar Eva’ Has Her Finger on the Pulse of the Hamptons
Eva Alt, a real estate agent who goes by “Prewar Eva” on Instagram, says the bland Hamptons McMansions of the past two decades are on their way out.
June 20, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in Cork, Ireland
County Cork, Ireland’s southernmost county, has rustic architectural gems, stately Georgian homes, and 19th-century rowhouses overlooking Cork Harbour.
June 20, 2025
A Designer Places Furniture in Her Bedroom as Pieces of Art
Alyssa Kapito savors the elegant memo box on her night stand, a bronze chair by Diego Villarreal, and silver shell bowls from her mother.
June 20, 2025
Is This 19th-Century Factory the World’s First Skyscraper?
As the first building to be built from an iron frame, the Shrewsbury Flaxmill Maltings in England is a forerunner of all iron- and steel-framed towers. Now, its custodians want people to know that.
June 20, 2025
A Couple Figured They Couldn’t Afford Upper Manhattan. They Just Had to Look in the Right Places.
Two longtime renters searched in Harlem, Hamilton Heights and Washington Heights for a sunny two-bedroom with space to host friends. Here’s what they found.
June 19, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Harlem, Chelsea and Fieldston.
June 19, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are five-bedroom in Stamford and a four-bedroom in East Marion.
June 19, 2025
Who’s More Likely to D.I.Y.?
Age and income have a large influence on the decision to hire professionals for home repair and renovation, according to a recent study.
June 19, 2025
Can You Guess the Hidden Costs of Homeownership?
Are you prepared for the routine expenses (and costly surprises) of homeownership?
June 18, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Kentucky, Washington and Massachusetts
A farmhouse in London, a bungalow in Seattle and a condo in a Queen Anne revival in Somerville.
June 18, 2025
How to Avoid Even the Unintended Results of Your Ecological Mistakes
Efforts to create plantings that welcome wildlife — birds, snakes, frogs, insects — can backfire. You can do better. Start by turning off the outdoor lights.
June 18, 2025
The Peacock Chair and the Black Experience
The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.
June 18, 2025
Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride
A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive.
June 18, 2025
Inside Mara Brock Akil’s Writing Retreat on the Lower East Side
The television writer and producer wrote her adaptation of Judy Blume’s “Forever” inside the Manhattan condo.
June 17, 2025
Is There a Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project.
June 17, 2025
Why You Should Wait to Renovate
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.
June 17, 2025
$3.5 Million Homes in California
A hilltop house in San Luis Obispo, a midcentury modern home in Kentfield and a post-and-beam house in Los Angeles.
June 16, 2025
‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’
For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it, the answer turned out to be yes.
June 16, 2025
I Want to Use a Co-op as a Pied-à-Terre. Do I Need to Tell the Board?
It depends on the building’s governing documents, but most co-ops don’t look kindly on visitors coming and going.
June 14, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in Valencia, Spain
Spain’s third-largest city offers stylish condos and seaside villas.
June 13, 2025
Disillusioned With Finance, She Gave the Furniture Business a Try
For Josefina Londono, a career move after reconnecting with her family’s furniture business also called for a move to a new Brooklyn apartment.
June 13, 2025
California Opens Investigation Into State Farm
The state’s insurance regulator says the volume of complaints against the company following this year’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles prompted the inquiry.
June 12, 2025
An American Takes the Long Route to a Life in Canada
After a couple of false starts, a Connecticut native overcame the red tape and moved to Montreal with her daughter. Which condo was the right fit?
June 12, 2025
I Scream, You Scream. They Don’t Scream for Ice Cream.
The Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo wants to expand its hours and liquor operations, but nearby residents say the exhibition space already detracts from their quality of life.
June 12, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Lenox Hill and Tompkinsville.
June 12, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Ardsley, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Upper Saddle River, N.J.
June 12, 2025
How Long Did Mom and Dad Save for Their Down Payment?
Not as long as their children must. Getting to 20 percent down is a lot harder these days.
June 12, 2025
$365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania
A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster.
June 11, 2025
What to Do When There’s a Mouse in Your First House
With no landlord or manager to call, new homeowners may find themselves dealing with pests for the first time. Here’s how to handle them.
June 11, 2025
Alexander Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Against Another Woman
Oren and Tal Alexander, the luxury real estate brokers, as well Oren’s twin Alon Alexander, are now charged with sex crimes against seven women.
June 10, 2025
A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage
A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges.
June 10, 2025
In This Designer’s Hands, Art Deco Feels Contemporary
The Australian designer Greg Natale has long been inspired by the style, which turns 100 this year.
June 10, 2025
A Designer Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room
Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink.
June 9, 2025
As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue
Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the arrival of grandchildren.
June 9, 2025
$950,000 Homes in California
An A-frame in Carmel Valley, a midcentury modern house in Sacramento and a hillside home in Los Angeles.
June 9, 2025
The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!
When you realize that your apartment has a problem that no one disclosed, who gets the blame?
June 7, 2025
$1.4 Million Homes in Andalusia, Spain
The southernmost region of Spain offers picturesque farm estates and urban rowhouses stretching from Seville to Malaga.
June 6, 2025
Barbara Gladstone’s Chelsea Rowhouse Is Listed for $11.995 Million
Ms. Gladstone, who ran one of New York City’s largest contemporary art galleries, died last year. Her friend, the architect Annabelle Selldorf, helped her renovate the home.
June 6, 2025
Is It Art, or Is It an HVAC Vent?
You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.
June 6, 2025
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty
Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison.
June 5, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in the garment district and in Spuyten Duyvil.
June 5, 2025
For a City Escape, They Skipped the Hudson Valley and Settled on Connecticut
Seeking more privacy and outdoor space, a couple landed in Litchfield County with around $700,000 to spend. Which property did they choose?
June 5, 2025
Foreign Buyers Are Fleeing the South Florida Condo Market
Sales to international buyers fell to 10 percent of transactions last year, a steep decline from 50 percent in 2018.
June 5, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a two-bedroom condo in New Canaan, Conn.
June 5, 2025
Inside Justin Peck and Patricia Delgado’s ‘Shoes-Off’ Apartment
The married, Tony-nominated choreographers of “Buena Vista Social Club” designed their home to be comfortable and personal.
June 4, 2025
$2.6 Million Homes in Virginia, New York and Illinois
An farm in Rapidan, a 1780 stone and clapboard house in Palisades and a condo in Chicago
June 4, 2025
What Every Buyer Should Know About Home Inspections
A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask.
June 4, 2025
Use Natural Plant Dyes to Infuse Memories Onto Fabrics
Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature and preserve it.
June 4, 2025
Touring the Gold Coast Mansions That Inspired ‘The Great Gatsby’
Though only a fraction of its Gilded Age mansions remain, Long Island still offers a glimpse of the opulence that F. Scott Fitzgerald found 100 years ago.
June 3, 2025
$3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a ski house in Mammoth Lakes and a midcentury modern house in Palm Springs
June 2, 2025
The Housing Market Was Supposed to Recover This Year. What Happened?
Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened.
June 2, 2025
Don’t Trust Your Co-op Board? Here’s How to Take Over.
When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag.
May 31, 2025
A Ramshackle House on Nantucket, Brought Back to Shipshape
A woman moved to the island with her two children during the pandemic, and then stayed, settling into the community of Sconset.
May 30, 2025
Time to Shine: Let’s Restore All Your Rusty Metal
From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques.
May 30, 2025
$1 Million Homes in Italy
The historic Castelli Romani area of Rome is famed for its verdant landscape, wine production and stately homes.
May 30, 2025
No Square Footage? No Problem. These Home Gyms Make It Work.
Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms.
May 30, 2025
After 50 Years in the Same Rental, She Grabbed Her Chance to Buy a Place
A longtime Upper West Side denizen had up to $600,000 to spend on a studio or a one-bedroom: ‘The thing is, if not now, when?’
May 29, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are six-bedroom in Pelham, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Plainfield, N.J.
May 29, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
May 29, 2025
Want to Rent a Studio in New York? You May Need a Roommate.
Studio apartments in New York City and Miami are among the least affordable for solo renters.
May 29, 2025
$650,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Florida
A Streamline Moderne home in Denver, a condo in a former cotton mill in Atlanta and a bungalow in St. Petersburg
May 28, 2025
Reluctant to Leave a Shelter Island Vacation, They Moved There Full Time
A family fell in love with the spot near the eastern end of Long Island, so they bought and gut-renovated a house, keeping energy-efficiency top of mind.
May 28, 2025
A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows
Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented on New York City’s affordable housing crisis.
May 27, 2025
‘Are the Bricks Evil?’ In a Village Built for Nazis, Darkness Lingers.
On the outskirts of Berlin, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke is an idyllic neighborhood with a sinister past, and a symbol of Germany’s effort to both remember and forget.
May 27, 2025
$800,000 Homes in California
A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree.
May 26, 2025
Luxury Hotels Are Replacing Cheap Motels in the Hamptons
Some residents are lamenting the loss of the old-fashioned motor inns, while others say the “classic” lodgings were outdated and due for an upgrade.
May 26, 2025
City Beekeepers: The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining an Urban Hive
It’s perfectly legal to keep registered honeybee hives in the city, but they can’t become a nuisance to the neighbors.
May 24, 2025
A Children’s Playroom Fit for Future Knicks? Yes, There’s a Basketball Hoop.
The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys.
May 23, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Crete, Greece
The largest and most populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of the Aegean Sea.
May 23, 2025
How the Barter System Helped Cut Costs on Two Home Projects
Facing high building costs in Washington State, two friends, a home builder and an architect, shared their expertise to expand one house and build another.
May 23, 2025
She Traded Brooklyn for Jackson Heights With $300,000 to Spend. Was It Enough for a One-Bedroom?
After bouncing through seven rentals in 10 years, an immigration lawyer set her sights on the diverse Queens neighborhood — a ‘microcosm of the whole world.’
May 22, 2025
Homes for Sale New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Newtown, Conn.
May 22, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights.
May 22, 2025
Homeowners of Color Face Greater Climate Risk
Nonwhite communities may have a more difficult road ahead as climate change exacerbates major weather events.
May 22, 2025
V.P. of Real Estate Group Voted Out After Harassment Allegations
Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple women.
May 21, 2025
Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also use eminent domain.
May 21, 2025
$500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota
A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis.
May 21, 2025
The Next ‘Big Idea’ in Ecological Landscapes: Abundance
Learn to embrace both the visual and functional aspects of your garden to support diversity in your plantings.
May 21, 2025
Is This Chicago Suburb for You?
Elmhurst, Ill., is evolving from its longstanding reputation as a sleepy bedroom community.
May 21, 2025
The Interior Designer Amy Lau’s Apartment Is Listed for $1.6 Million
Ms. Lau, who had a string of high-profile clients, died in January. She put her signature stamp on her prewar unit.
May 20, 2025
Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.
Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter.
May 20, 2025
$2 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland
May 19, 2025
A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment
Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood.
May 19, 2025
Woman Sues Real Estate Firm That She Says Ignored Her Sexual Assault Report
Six women have now filed lawsuits against eXp Realty, with similar claims that they were drugged and then attacked while attending an event for the brokerage.
May 19, 2025
How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?
It’s important to know what the law says, but maintaining friendly relations with your landlord has its own benefits.
May 17, 2025
Swept by the Fires, Away From Their Lives
Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over.
May 16, 2025
A Designer’s Glamorous Lifestyle Infuses His Studio
Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.
May 16, 2025
$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco
Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.
May 16, 2025
To Find High-End Furniture in New York, Look Up
The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy.
May 16, 2025
The Battle for Bryant Park Grill
Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take over the lease for its space.
May 16, 2025
The Pope Grew Up in This House. Now, It Could Be Yours.
The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV once lived.
May 15, 2025
Nelson DeMille’s House Is Listed for $5.5 Million on Long Island
The five-bedroom home was built in Garden City in the Tudor style the author admired. But it isn’t where he wrote his books.
May 15, 2025
On Florida’s Gulf Coast, They Sought Their Starter Home for $500,000
A young couple planned their wedding in Guatemala and their first house purchase in Sarasota at the same time — a strategy they ‘100 percent do not recommend.’
May 15, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J.
May 15, 2025
Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Spuyten Duyvil, Kips Bay and West Chelsea.
May 15, 2025
Permits to Build New Apartments Have Plummeted
Nationally, the creation of new apartments has fallen below prepandemic levels. But some metros are defying the trend.
May 15, 2025
Pay $6,000 This Summer to Be a ‘Status Guest’ at This Montauk Restaurant
Some residents and business owners say a new restaurant’s plans for an exclusive experience are out of step with the village’s beachy atmosphere.
May 14, 2025
When a Chair Is More Than a Chair
A New York Design Week show at Lyle Gallery puts the focus on furniture and design pieces connected to their makers’ heritage and backgrounds.
May 14, 2025
$1.2 Million Homes in Vermont, Arizona and Pennsylvania
A Victorian-era house in Manchester, a Spanish-style home in Tucson and a rowhouse in Philadelphia.
May 14, 2025
California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm
Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded.
May 14, 2025
The Dream? A Second Home, Right on the Hudson.
A couple’s river views were stunning, but some work needed to be done to soften the noise from train tracks running along the back of the house.
May 13, 2025
V.P. of Real Estate Group Will Step Away After Harassment Claims
Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations that industry insiders say was ignored by the influential trade group.
May 12, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in California
A mountain retreat in Crestline, a waterfront home in San Rafael and a midcentury modern house in Los Angeles
May 12, 2025
An Arts Hub and Affordable Housing Under One Roof in Inwood
The developers of the Miramar hope the building will be a good neighbor through its design, its partnership with cultural organizations and its mixed-income model.
May 12, 2025
Don’t Trust Your Landlord? Here’s How You Can Find More Information.
Details about a landlord’s holdings are not readily available. But there are some tools to help you along.
May 10, 2025
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house outside Chicago, the real estate broker said.
May 9, 2025
$2.4 Million Homes in Cornwall, England
The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats.
May 9, 2025
Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells
The couple’s lives are preserved in a SoHo building where for decades they plotted their monumental projects.
May 9, 2025
A ‘Romantic Idealist’ Renovates a Derelict House on an Artist’s Budget
A street artist had to depend on patrons to help him buy a 19th century house and had to depend on himself to restore it.
May 9, 2025
Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their brother Alon Alexander.
May 8, 2025
‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification exams were incorrectly scored.
May 8, 2025
After Years Overseas, They Came Home for a Quiet Life in Upstate New York
With up to $800,000 to spend, a couple aimed to combine the serenity and the amenities that the Hudson Valley has to offer.
May 8, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.
May 8, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, on the Upper West Side and in Jackson Heights.
May 8, 2025
Where Can Younger Buyers Afford Homes?
In every state but one, less than half of the under-35 population own homes.
May 8, 2025
$400,000 Homes in the District of Columbia, Missouri and South Carolina
A condo in Washington, a 19th-century home in St. Charles and a ranch house in Clemson.
May 7, 2025
The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives.
May 7, 2025
‘Shark Tank’ Star Barbara Corcoran Is Selling Her Dream Penthouse
The businesswoman is listing the apartment for $12 million, bidding a bittersweet goodbye as she and her husband move to a home that’s easier to navigate.
May 6, 2025
Antoni Porowski on His Big Green Sofa, Real Plants and Taylor Swift
Take a look inside the “Queer Eye” star’s Manhattan apartment.
May 6, 2025
$3 Million Homes in California
A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego
May 5, 2025
How Much Land Is Enough? N.Y.C. Ends Buying Spree of the Catskills.
Since 1997, New York City has purchased more than 1,800 properties to protect its drinking water. No longer.
May 4, 2025
From One Forest to Another: A Homeless Sweep Changes Little
Dozens of people forced to leave the Deschutes National Forest in Oregon set up camp nearby in different wooded areas.
May 3, 2025
Can My Co-op Charge Me Extra for Renting Out My Unit?
A co-op board has wide latitude to operate in the best interests of the building and the shareholders. But some fees are unreasonable.
May 3, 2025
$1.5 Million Homes in Bristol, England
The city of about 500,000 residents in southwest England offers converted churches, Georgian-era mansions and modern smart homes.
May 2, 2025
Graham Norton’s Manhattan Carriage House Is Listed for $5.595 Million
The structure, at 6 Sniffen Court in Murray Hill, is one of 10 historic houses, formerly horse stables, built during the Civil War.
May 2, 2025
You Can Bring Your Old Wood Furniture Back to Life
You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to restore the original luster.
May 2, 2025
Sweep of Homeless Camp in Oregon Said to Be ‘Largest in Recent History’
Federal officials began clearing a forest where dozens of homeless people live in derelict R.V.s and cars.
May 1, 2025
Is It Just You, or Is Your Apartment Shrinking?
The average size of new rental apartments has been getting smaller since 2015, but there are signs that the trend may have begun to reverse.
May 1, 2025
They Left Queens for Manhattan With $650,000 and a Short Wishlist
After failing to find a comfortable co-op unit in Astoria and Long Island City, a couple were surprised to find that Midtown offered bigger places with better amenities and lower prices.
May 1, 2025
Renovating Your Bathroom? Consider the Vanity.
The most important piece of furniture you will buy could make or break a project. Here are some possibilities.
May 1, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Tudor City, on the Upper East Side and in Bushwick.
May 1, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and Greenwich, Conn.
May 1, 2025
Swiss Design, by Way of Japanese Aesthetics
An interior designer, diploma in hand, opened a practice in the Alps, vowing to leave ski chalets in the dust.
April 30, 2025
$625,000 Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Oregon
An American Foursquare in Newburgh, a house in Sandwich, and a Craftsman in Portland.
April 30, 2025
Peter Yarrow’s Manhattan Duplex Is Listed at $4.44 Million
The estate of the singer, one of the three in Peter, Paul and Mary, is selling his Upper West Side apartment, “a hub of music and art and culture and activism.”
April 29, 2025
On a Swedish Lakeside, Four Cubes Add Up to One House
When a couple found their dream property on rocky hill without much flat ground, they decided to build four smaller structures rather than one big one.
April 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish Revival house in Riverside, a midcentury-modern home in Palm Springs, and a three-bedroom Craftsman in Berkeley.
April 28, 2025
Trading Mere Survival for a Chance at Stability
A man, 29, sees a path forward after years of housing insecurity and a series of low-paid jobs. Through it all, he had the support of his parents.
April 28, 2025
Who Has to Get Rid of Radon: Me or My HOA?
It likely depends on your governing documents. But the homeowners’ association either has to solve the problem, or let you solve it.
April 26, 2025
Real Estate Brokerages Fight Over How Houses for Sale Should Be Listed
Compass, one of the largest brokerages in the country, has sued a real estate database in Seattle and accused it of “monopolistic” and “anticompetitive” behavior.
April 25, 2025
$1.1 Million Homes in Croatia
Bordered to the west by the Adriatic Sea, the Republic of Croatia is a popular holiday destination along the coast and in historic cities such as Dubrovnik, Split and the capital, Zagreb.
April 25, 2025
A Former Office Tower Goes Big for Residents
With 1,320 rental apartments and a host of amenities, 25 Water Street is the country’s largest office-to-residential conversion to date.
April 25, 2025
Madrid’s Biggest Landlord? U.S. Investment Firms
As private equity firms assert control over much of Spain’s housing, thousands face the threat of eviction.
April 25, 2025
In L.A., a Young Family Wanted a House to Grow Into. Would $800,000 Be Enough?
Seeking more space for their growing children (and maybe a pool), a couple combed the San Fernando Valley for a single-family home they could afford. Here’s what they found.
April 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Kips Bay and Riverdale.
April 24, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom Tudor in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a five-bedroom house in Cranford, N.J.
April 24, 2025
Brooklyn Home Prices Hit a Record High (Again)
But the number of sales is also rising, according to a Q1 market report, seemingly unaffected by prices.
April 24, 2025
$800,000 Homes in California, Colorado and Vermont
An Italianate home in Martinez, Calif., an industrial condo in Denver, and an updated farmhouse in Shelburne, Vt.
April 23, 2025
Meet the Bar Cabinet, the Bar Cart’s Luxe Older Sibling
Offering up an element of surprise, bar cabinets are impressive, functional showpieces.
April 23, 2025
In Philadelphia, a Former Navy Yard Wins on Sustainability
With recent recognition from the Green Building Council, the 1,200-acre development is poised to welcome its first residential tenants this fall.
April 22, 2025
Why Is There Always a Line? And Why Is It at My Front Door?
One of New York City’s minor yet annoying inconveniences is a line that forms when a restaurant or another business becomes wildly popular.
April 22, 2025
How Have Government Cuts Affected Prince George’s and Charles Counties?
A Times reporting team is looking for reader input on how the reduction in the federal work force has affected the two Maryland communities.
April 21, 2025
$3.2 Million Homes in California
A compound in Sonoma, a house with bay views in Tiburon and a penthouse in Santa Monica
April 21, 2025
A Woman Takes a Deep Breath and Makes Her Own Life Decisions
After years of doing what she thought was expected of her, Cheryl Kaplan restarted her life and painted it red.
April 21, 2025
My Neighbors’ Kids Are Driving Me Crazy! How Do I Get Some Quiet?
Try seeking a resolution that treats each person in the conflict with dignity.
April 19, 2025
A House That Floats Above the Landscape
A couple wanted to build a house on a sloped lot in Washington State, but they didn’t want to cut into the hillside to lay a foundation. They found a better solution.
April 18, 2025
$2.1 Million Homes in Muskoka, Ontario
Muskoka is a popular ‘cottage country’ destination with 1,600 lakes, two hours north of the Greater Toronto Area.
April 18, 2025
Seeking a Hudson Valley Homestead That Could House Three Generations
After growing up in Beacon, N.Y., and drifting apart as adults, two siblings plotted their return — and brought their mother and kids along, too.
April 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in the financial district, Lenox Hill and Woodside.
April 17, 2025
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a two-bedroom lake house in Ridgefield and a four-bedroom home Bronxville.
April 17, 2025
Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington and Buys a Mansion
Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.
April 17, 2025
Low-Income Renters Can’t Get the Housing Vouchers They Need
A fraction of rent-burdened households receive Section 8 vouchers — and they may not even be able to use them.
April 17, 2025
$275,000 Homes in New Jersey, Louisiana and Arkansas
A rowhouse in Bordentown, a cottage in New Orleans and a Craftsman bungalow in Little Rock.
April 16, 2025
Tucson, Ariz.: Western Skies and Competitive Home Prices
A city celebrated for its food scene also provides hiking, cycling and stargazing in the natural beauty of the desert.
April 16, 2025
Debbie Millman and Roxane Gay on Pink Elephants and Gardening
Enter the L.A. Home They Have Turned Into a Gallery
April 15, 2025
Housewares Retailers Brace for Tariffs
Consumers may be unwilling to pay more for pottery, pillows and the other stuff that makes homes feel homey, leaving home décor store owners worried.
April 15, 2025
Relaxation and Luxury Meet in a Designer’s Home Studio
Alfredo Paredes showcases an easy lighting upgrade; monochromatic pottery; and a one-of-a-kind ceramic sculpture he got as a boy.
April 15, 2025
‘Transformative’ Design That Celebrates Differences
An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by West African textiles and a dress she wore as a teenager.
April 14, 2025
Rentals Under $4,000 in Los Angeles
A hillside bungalow in Topanga Canyon, a unit in a Hollywood condo building and an oceanfront apartment in Redondo Beach
April 14, 2025
How Much Can My Landlord Legally Raise My Rent?
It depends, in part, on whether you’re protected under New York’s nascent Good Cause Eviction law.
April 12, 2025
Growing Cannabis on the Old Family Farm
When Lucas Kerr decided to revive the farm that had been in his family for seven generations, he chose to plant weed, grown in New York and sold to New Yorkers.
April 11, 2025
$850,000 Homes in Melbourne, Australia
In and around the Victorian capital, buyers can find seaside vacation homes, converted industrial lofts, and historic homes on quiet residential streets.
April 11, 2025
In a Snow Paradise, They Live in This Parking Lot
People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have a job.
April 11, 2025
They Scoured the Northeast for a Space They Could Live and Work In
With about $750,000 to spend, a couple with a dream of opening a business for farm-to-table events looked at pastoral properties in New York, Vermont and Maine.
April 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Norwalk, Conn.
April 10, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.
April 10, 2025
Boomers Are Buying the Most Homes (Again)
Over most of the past decade, Millennials have purchased more homes than other generational groups. But not in 2024.
April 10, 2025
$1.6 Million Homes in Maine, Georgia and Arizona
An 1875 home in Kennebunkport, a converted church in Thunderbolt and a contemporary home in Phoenix
April 9, 2025
The Four Ecologically Crucial Things You Should Do in Your Garden
The ecologist Douglas Tallamy says your landscape can help manage the watershed, support pollinators, bolster a viable food web, and sequester carbon.
April 9, 2025
A Salon for the Ages, at Least for Now
A woman saved a decrepit building in the ’70s and turned it into, among other things, an art museum, an opera house and a jazz club. It is about to be listed for sale.
April 8, 2025
Why Are These Clubs Closing? The Rent Is High, and the Alcohol Isn’t Flowing.
The financial decline of some of the city’s most popular clubs has put a spotlight on the realities of nightlife.
April 8, 2025
$1.9 Million Homes in California
A ranch house in Napa, a Streamline Moderne home in Pasadena and a townhouse in Oceanside
April 7, 2025
Can Co-ops Charge Extra for the Use of a Backyard That Belongs to a Unit?
A potential buyer confronts an unexpected monthly fee.
April 5, 2025
A Designer Who Thrived in the Serenity of Lapland
An exhibition honors Tapio Wirkkala in the context of the remote northern region that captivated him.
April 4, 2025
$1.8 Million Homes in Quebec
A modern farmhouse near Lac-Brome, a hilltop house in Racine and a sprawling home in Sutton
April 4, 2025
They Wanted Bigger Space in a Smaller Building in Brooklyn. Friendly Neighbors a Plus.
Shaking off first-time, home-buying jitters, a couple with a budget of just over $1 million searched for a two-bedroom with room for guests and their dog.
April 3, 2025
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
April 3, 2025
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.
April 2, 2025
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in TriBeCa, Hudson Heights and Fort Hamilton.
April 2, 2025
$700,000 Homes in Utah, Alabama and the District of Columbia
A midcentury modern home in Murray, a Craftsman in Birmingham and a brick rowhouse in Washington
April 2, 2025
In Spain, a Race for the Last Golden Visas
The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.
April 2, 2025
How Would We Build Homes Without Immigrant Labor and Foreign Materials?
Take a line-by-line look at the estimated costs of building this four-bedroom home in Phoenix, Ariz., under President Trump’s agenda.
April 1, 2025
Watchdog Agency to Investigate Attempted Cuts to Fair Housing Groups
The inquiry is another roadblock to efforts by HUD and DOGE to slash funds earmarked for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
April 1, 2025
A Farmhouse Refuge From a Nazi Blitz Became His Forever Home
When he was five years old, Malcolm Barlow arrived at a country estate in Pennsylvania to escape World War II. He never left, under circumstances he would not understand until years later.
April 1, 2025
Layer Your Lighting Design for Drama and Functionality
Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.
April 1, 2025
On a South Carolina Farm, a House Born From a College Promise
A couple and their architect friend built a family home that celebrates hyperlocal building materials.
March 31, 2025
$2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles
Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles
March 31, 2025
Readers Commiserate on Brokers’ Commissions
One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change.
March 29, 2025
My Neighbors Smoke Weed All Day, and It’s Stinking Up the Joint
Asking pot smokers to better ventilate their apartments may not work in older buildings or ones with poor air circulation.
March 29, 2025
$1.3 Million Homes in Costa Brava, Spain
The coastal region in northeastern Spain has a long artistic and cultural heritage, as well as both modern and historic homes.
March 28, 2025
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