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$1 Million Homes in Washington, New York and Colorado

A Queen Anne Revival in Port Townsend, a Tudor in Briarcliff Manor and a 1903 house in Fort Collins

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The ‘Most Colorful Home in Queens’ Has a Dark Secret

Inside the real estate scam that tore through a tight-knit immigrant community in New York.

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New York Fashion Week Designers on Choosing the Perfect Venue

Guests at runway shows and after-parties might find themselves at a members-only club, hotel’s presidential suite, high school or cemetery.

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Creating the ‘Feeling of Morocco’ in Texas

Though nearly dissuaded by the listing photos, a family made a Tuscan-style house into an indoor-outdoor destination inspired by their

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$600,000 Homes in North Carolina, Texas and Michigan

A loft with a commercial storefront in Ayden, a cottage in Houston and a Classic Revival house in Detroit

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Would You Trade Your Safety for Homeownership?

One in five buyers would, according to a recent survey.

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Raccoons Steal Her Fruit. She’s OK With It.

While working on villas in Costa Rica, the Czech architect Dagmar Stepanova “fell in love” with the country and decided

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Can the Landlord Withhold Your Deposit if the Place Is a Mess?

Tenants and landlords should take photos of the rental at the beginning and end of the lease in case a

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Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion

A cabaret and nightclub in Bushwick amplifies Asian culture with moody music, cinematic interior design and drinks inspired by Chinese

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$1.1 Million Homes in Berlin

A loft in Kreuzberg, an apartment in a snail-shaped building in Mitte and a maisonette duplex in Mitte.

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Newtown, and a nine-bedroom house in Bay Shore.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown and Far Rockaway.

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Workstead Founders Curate a Living Room of ‘Unexpected Heirlooms’

Robert Highsmith and Stefanie Brechbuehler, husband-and-wife founders of the design firm Workstead, have filled their living room with “unexpected heirlooms.”

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Bad Bunny’s Casita, a Summer Hub for Celebrities, Carries a Legacy

A traditional home built in the arena at Bad Bunny’s residency has welcomed dozens of guests, one of whom said

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An Educator Found Her Calling (and Some Laughs) in Oakland

Micia Mosely founded a group to support Black teachers transforming schools across the country. She also tells a joke or

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The New York City Buildings Amelia Earhart Left Behind

The Kansas-born aviator was a heroine of the Midwest in her day. But her legend was forged in Midtown Manhattan.

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$875,000 Homes in California

A rustic cabin in Sycamore Canyon, a converted 1900s house in San Francisco’s Mission District and a private retreat in

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10 Tiny Homes

Fitting into a small home means clever transformations, custom storage solutions, and often, bright pops of color. These homes do

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Why Are More Millionaires Renting Homes Instead of Buying?

The number of millionaire renters in the United States more than tripled between 2019 and 2023.

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On Croatia’s Coast, a Former Basketball Star Builds a Tribute to His Hero

Marko Banic first met NBA legend Kobe Bryant when he was playing for Croatia’s national team. Now he’s dedicating his

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Pewter Finds a Home in High-End Interior Décor

While the wealthy in the past favored more precious materials, pewter is making its way into high-end design studios and

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Can You Transfer Your Co-op Shares to Someone Else?

The rights of shareholders to transfer their shares vary from building to building. The answer lies in the co-op’s governing

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‘Can You Print a House?’: God, Robots and the U.S. Housing Crisis

Jason Ballard, an entrepreneur who once thought he would be a preacher, believes 3-D printing is the solution to fill

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$1.75 Million Homes in the British Virgin Islands

Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, offers waterfront homes with pools and guesthouses.

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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Dix Hills and a three-bedroom in Hillsdale.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Yorkville and Crown Heights.

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The Teachers Lurking in Your Garden: Hungry Rabbits and Ancient Insects

Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look

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$475,000 Homes in New York, Ohio and Kentucky

A former schoolhouse in Canaan, a semidetached house in Columbus and a wood-frame house in Louisville.

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Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97

The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate

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Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Fall Before You Buy? Don’t Bother.

Even if rates dropped to zero, typical homes would still be unaffordable for median earners in some major metro areas.

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Brad Pitt Pays $12 Million for a House in the Hollywood Hills

Also making moves in August were the actor Jake Gyllenhaal, the tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and ‘Shark Tank’ investor Robert

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$3 Million Homes in California

A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a desert retreat in Palm Springs and a Joseph Eichler house in Sunnyvale.

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How to Build a House, From 4 People Who Did It

Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of

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These First-Time Homeowners Couldn’t Afford to Buy in the Big City. So They Left.

Some first-time home buyers, facing high interest rates, are trading their metropolitan lifestyles for lower-cost living.

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For Jenni Kayne, Beige Is Anything but Sad

Instead of chasing trends, the California designer is doubling down on the neutral palette she built her brand on.

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Is the Apartment Noisy? How to Know Before You Buy.

There are several ways to investigate, including acoustic tests and checking building records.

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$1.3 Million Homes in Aruba

A house on the hillsides of Santa Cruz, a restored traditional home and a bright yellow dwelling — all a

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The Architect Liked the Model House So Much, He Moved In

When his firm was hired to design an auxiliary dwelling unit in a California yard, a designer customized the project

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Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom shore house in Linwood and a five-bedroom contemporary home in White Plains.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park area, in Yorkville and in West Midwood.

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Allentown, Pa., a Former Industrial Town Reborn

Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing city is experiencing a development boom.

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$1.2 Million Homes in Utah, Arizona and Virginia

A brick house in Salt Lake City, a midcentury-modern house in Tucson and a neo-Classical-revival house in Richmond

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Paint, Pottery and Profitable Leases: Experiential Retail That Works

Immersive art experience studios are attracting the creatively curious and filling retail vacancies in New York City.

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A ‘Third Way’ Between Buying or Renting? Swiss Co-ops Say They’ve Found It.

Nonprofits are offering cut-price apartments as a way of combating the housing affordability crisis.

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$1 Million Homes in California

A Queen Anne Revival in Yreka, a bungalow in Oakland and a condo in Los Angeles.

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Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home

The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large

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$2.8 Million Homes in Connecticut, Florida and South Carolina

A stone house in Old Lyme, a midcentury house in Miami and a rowhouse in Charleston

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The Ideal Moving Day Meal, Updated for the Online Era

First-time home buyers are commemorating their purchases by sharing images of a new home staple, takeout pizza, online.

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Spike in Florida Condo Supply Is Creating a Buyers’ Market

Inspections mandated after a 2021 building collapse have led to expensive repair costs, forcing many to list their units.

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Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?

The practice, which became more popular during the pandemic, does have its conveniences. But it never hurts to have everyone

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How Monopoly and The Sims Reflect the Housing Market

It’s getting harder to become a homeowner. But in Monopoly, The Game of Life and The Sims, the rules are

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$1.4 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil

Brazil’s most populous city offers contemporary brick houses, sleek condos with city views, and ranch-style homes.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Flushing.

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Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom 1920 house in Hastings-on-Hudson, and a four-bedroom farmhouse in Redding.

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How Do You Ask Your Parents to Help You Buy a House?

In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know

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Some Momfluencers Are Making Money Online by Helping College Students Master Dorm Life

Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college

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Have You Been Rejected by a New York Co-op Board? We Want to Hear From You.

The New York Times is looking for buyers who suspect that discrimination played a role in their rejection by a

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Arkansas Housing Development Restricted to White Residents Sparks Legal Concerns

Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a

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$4 Million Homes in California

A midcentury five-bedroom in Mill Valley, a historic four-bedroom in Los Angeles, and a Spanish-style five-bedroom in Ojai.

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They Wanted More Space in Brooklyn. Now They Have Room for Chickens.

A couple seeking a more sustainable home gut-renovated a Prospect Heights townhouse and were able to stop paying for electricity.

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What to Know About Beech Leaf Disease: How It Spreads and Ways to Reduce Symptoms

Beech leaf disease has already made its way to 15 states and into Ontario, with alarming results.

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The Cost to Rebuild a Home After a Natural Disaster Is Rising

That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live.

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in New Canaan, and a four-bedroom house in Huntington.

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What Can I Do About My Terrible Neighbor?

Co-op boards must provide habitable homes for all their residents and make sure that they are abiding by the house

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You Can Fix Those Annoying Plug Outlets

And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50.

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$1.2 Million Homes in Scotland

An 18th-century farmhouse in the Tweed Valley, a modern ranch house with mountain views, and a stone house designed to

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are two-bedroom units in Hudson Heights and Midtown and a multifamily house in Greenwood Heights.

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Revisiting Carrie Bradshaw’s Apartments in ‘Sex and the City’ and ‘And Just Like That’

The end of “And Just Like That …” means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy

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Escondido, a San Diego Suburb, is a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building in California

“Affordable” by California standards, this San Diego suburb is the site of a new community developed with fire preparedness in

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$525,000 Homes in Maine, Georgia, and North Carolina

A condo in Stonington, a Colonial Revival in Warrenton and a ranch house in Durham.

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$2.3 Million Homes in California

A hillside house in Topanga, a condo in Corona del Mar and a Tudor Revival in Sacramento.

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How an Interior Designer Transformed Her Basement With Furniture and Fixtures

The designer Mandy Cheng deliberately chose pieces she could recommend to her clients for her media room and bar.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Midtown Manhattan and Dumbo.

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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s homes include a five-bedroom Victorian in Tuckahoe and a country estate in Millstone Township.

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$1.3 Million Homes in Arizona, Maryland and New York

A 1914 house in Prescott, a Colonial in Centreville and a farmhouse in Hillsdale.

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A Ranch Four Times the Size of New York City for $79.5 Million

A vast ranch in central Wyoming straddles four counties and is equipped for commercial cattle operations, with a riding arena,

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In Brooklyn, a Former Tailor Shop Is a Perfect Fit

Drawn back to New York after years in Europe, Donelle Kosch gravitated toward Boerum Hill, transforming 450 square feet into

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Robert De Niro Only Wants to Shoot in New York

The actor and his partners recently opened Wildflower Studios, a 775,000-square-foot production facility in Queens.

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$900,000 Homes in California

A cabin in Lake Arrowhead, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a split-level in Berkeley

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One Easy Rule: If You Admire It, It’s Worth Collecting

An Australian businessman built a house so he could enjoy his eclectic range of furniture, accessories and art every day.

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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi Are Selling Their Country Estate

The asking price for the couple’s property is around $30 million, while other celebrities, like Adam Levine and Tony Parker,

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Downtown Detroit Is Back

A decade ago, the residential boom downtown would have been hard to imagine.

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Leaving the City for the Farm Is a Hard Row to Hoe. But They Did It.

We spoke with several Sullivan County farmers about the urban lives they left behind, and what it means to tend

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How to Stop Your Landlord From Making You Pay for Repairs

Owners must provide and maintain required or essential services for their tenants, including repairs.

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The Grass Isn’t Green Anymore. And the Fence Is Rickety, Too.

Seeing their renovations changed or inadequate maintenance frustrates sellers who still have an attachment to their former homes.

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In a Spanish Vineyard, an Unsung Engineer Finally Gets a Toast

With housing demand high in France after World War I, Ferdinand Fillod filed his first design patent well before experiments

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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes near the water in Southold and Margate.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

A one-bedroom in SoHo, a three-bedroom on the Upper West Side and a two-bedroom in Jackson Heights.

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$600,000 Homes in West Virginia, Missouri and Massachusetts

An 1870 house in Charles Town, an Italianate home in St. Louis and a condo in Boston.

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Company That Owns Apartments.com Sues Zillow Over Rental Listing Photos

The chief executive of CoStar Group, which owns Apartments.com, said Zillow has ‘stolen’ thousands of images to bolster its business.

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Pottery Finds a New Audience Among Fashionable Men

Men’s wear stores around the country have cleared shelf space for teacups and handmade ceramics so image-conscious men can invest

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In Brooklyn, a Palatial House on the Market for $25 Million

The over-the-top limestone building in Bay Ridge, built on a lot once owned by the keyboardist for Blondie, might be

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The Quintessential Urban Design of ‘Sesame Street’

Over its several decades, the show’s setting has always been both realistic and idealistic. And it has evolved, much like

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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

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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

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Hell’s Kitchen and Crown Heights.

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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.

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Saving New York’s Midcentury Signs

The New York Sign Museum in Brooklyn preserves the stories of shuttered local businesses.

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$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.

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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

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Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Long Beach and Stamford.

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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

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$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.

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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.

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Child’s Bathroom Tile Murals Steal the Show in Hudson Valley Home’s  Design

A designer and ceramicist set out to build a house in New York’s Hudson Valley region that her family could

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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

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$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

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Renters Are Taking Over the Suburbs

In 15 major U.S. metro suburbs, renter households more than doubled between 2018 and 2023.

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s homes are a four-bedroom in Fairfield and a three-bedroom in Armonk.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s homes are on the Upper East Side and in Riverdale.

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Who Wins When Neighbors Fight?

A co-op board may need to investigate so that it can protect every resident’s rights.

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To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House

A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country.

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West Palm Beach Emerges From the Shadows With New Luxury Condos and Offices

The city is emerging from the shadow of Palm Beach, just across the water, with new condo and office towers.

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To Live Up to a Legacy, These Texas High Schoolers Had Two Days to Build a Tiny House

A Texas high school has won more championships in mock tiny home construction than any other school in the country.

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$2.6 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.

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$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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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$3.8 Million Homes in California

A Craftsman in Santa Barbara and contemporary homes in Manhattan Beach and San Luis Obispo.

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$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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Livvy Dunne Tried to Buy Babe Ruth’s Former Apartment. An N.Y.C. 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

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He Built a House With No Doors and Windows You Can’t Close

Inspired by homes open to their natural settings, an architect designed a house on the Greek island of Corfu with

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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.

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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.

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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

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$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.

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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,

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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.

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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.

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$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.

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$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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, Sutton Place and Concourse Village.

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$500,000 Homes in Maine, Minnesota and Virginia

A farmhouse in Sedgwick, a foursquare in St. Paul and a Craftsman in Norfolk.

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A Potential Mamdani Mayorship Strikes Fear in the Real Estate Industry

The Democratic nominee has called for freezing the rent on a million apartments.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are in Kips Bay, Murray Hill and Astoria.

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Celebrity Broker Sues National Association of Realtors Over House Listings

Mauricio Umansky, the real estate broker best known for appearing on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” claims N.A.R. has

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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.

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$2.5 Million Homes in California

A Craftsman in Los Angeles, a waterfront home in Big Bear Lake and a cottage in Costa Mesa.

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Why Is Seattle Building Skybridge Houses?

Developments with a skybridge or hallway connecting two homes have been popping up all over Seattle in recent years.

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$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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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 —

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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

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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

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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

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$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

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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

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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

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$1.3 Million Homes in California

A three-bedroom in Mill Valley, a farmhouse in Philo and a cottage in Berkeley.

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Compass Sues Zillow, Accusing Site of Gate-Keeping Home Listings

Compass, the real estate brokerage, claims that Zillow, the website that has 227 million unique visitors a month, has conspired

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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.

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Brooklyn Laundromats Transform Into Bars, Coffee Shops and Community Hubs

Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are opening laundromats that double as coffee shops, bars and hangout spots.

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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.

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‘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

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are five-bedroom in Stamford and a four-bedroom in East Marion.

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Harlem, Chelsea and Fieldston.

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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

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How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor

The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions.

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Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride

A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive.

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The Case for Delaying Your Home Renovation

When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue.

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What’s the 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

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‘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

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$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.

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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.

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island

This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Lenox Hill and Tompkinsville.

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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.

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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

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$1.4 Million Homes in Valencia, Spain

Spain’s third-largest city offers stylish condos and seaside villas.

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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

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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

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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

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$365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania

A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster.

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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

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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

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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

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Designer Nick Spain 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

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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.

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Foreign Buyers Step Back From South Florida Condos

Sales to international buyers fell to 10 percent of transactions last year, a steep decline from 50 percent in 2018.

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How to Hide HVAC Vents

You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them.

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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?

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$1.4 Million Homes in Andalusia, Spain

The southernmost region of Spain offers picturesque farm estates and urban rowhouses stretching from Seville to Malaga.

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Barbara Gladstone’s Chelsea House Listed for Just Under $12 Million

Ms. Gladstone, who ran one of New York City’s largest contemporary art galleries, died last year. Her friend, the architect

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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.

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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.

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How to Find the Right Home Inspector

A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions