Category: Real Estate

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant.

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A Tour Through the Long Island of “The Great Gatsby”

Though only a fraction of its Gilded Age mansions remain, Long Island still offers a glimpse of the opulence that

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Rising Mortgage Rates and Recession Fears Stall a Fragile Housing Market

Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened.

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$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

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How to Build a Home Gym in 900 Square Feet (or Less)

Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny

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$1 Million Homes in Italy

The historic Castelli Romani area of Rome is famed for its verdant landscape, wine production and stately homes.

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Inside Knicks Player Josh Hart’s Playroom Design

The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their

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How to Take Over Your Co-op Board

When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Reluctant to Leave a Shelter Island Vacation, They Moved Full-Time

A family fell in love with the spot near the eastern end of Long Island, so they bought and gut-renovated

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$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.

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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

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In a Berlin Neighborhood 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

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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

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$800,000 Homes in California

A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree.

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Homeowners of Color Face Greater Climate Risk

Nonwhite communities may have a more difficult road ahead as climate change exacerbates major weather events.

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Homes for Sale New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Newtown, Conn.

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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

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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.

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Inside Knicks Player Josh Hart’s Playroom Design

The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their

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$1.5 Million Homes in Crete, Greece

The largest and populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of the Aegean

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights.

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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

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Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, Voted Out After Harassment Claims

Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims

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$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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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$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

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Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy

The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a

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$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco

Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities.

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L.A. Fire Victims Move Away From Altadena and Pacific Palisades to Start Over

Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to

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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.

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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

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Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour

Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs.

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Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in This Chicago Home. 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

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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

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A Members Club in Montauk? Locals Say the Village Is Exclusive Enough.

A plan to open a restaurant that will offer what the owners are calling a “status guest component” in the

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$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.

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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.

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A Couple Built Their Dream Home Right on the Hudson River

A couple’s river views were stunning, but some work needed to be done to soften the noise from train tracks

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Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, to Step Away After Harassment Claims

Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations

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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

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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

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The NYC Apartment 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.

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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J.

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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.

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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

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$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.

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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

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Appraisal Trade Group Accused of Covering Up Sexual Harassment and Test Flaws

The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did

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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.

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$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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Tudor City, on the Upper East Side and in Bushwick.

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‘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

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Rental Apartments Have Been Getting Smaller Over the Last Decade

The average size of new rental apartments has been getting smaller since 2015, but there are signs that the trend

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$3 Million Homes in California

A ranch house in Calabasas, a Tudor Revival in Orinda and a Craftsman in San Diego

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How to Restore Your Old Wood Furniture

You may need nothing more than a thorough wipe-down, a few touch-ups with stain, and a bit of wax to

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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.

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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.

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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

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$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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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$625,000 Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Oregon

An American Foursquare in Newburgh, a Saltbox in Sandwich, and a Craftsman in Portland.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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$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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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$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

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Kips Bay and Riverdale.

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Bar Cabinets Are a Luxurious Alternative to the Bar Cart

Offering up an element of surprise, bar cabinets are impressive, functional showpieces.

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$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.

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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

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Philadelphia’s Navy Yard Development Wins Sustainability Certification

With recent recognition from the Green Building Council, the 1,200-acre development is poised to welcome its first residential tenants this

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$3.2 Million Homes in California

A compound in Sonoma, a house with bay views in Tiburon and a penthouse in Santa Monica

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How Have DOGE 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

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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.

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What Mark Zuckerberg’s Washington, D.C., Mansion Says About His Ideological Shifts

Mark Zuckerberg’s political ideology and tastes have evolved. His real estate portfolio reflects the shift.

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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.

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$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.

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A San Juan Islands 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

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are in the financial district, the Upper West Side and Woodside.

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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.

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$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.

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Relaxation and Luxury Meet in Alfredo Paredes’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.

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Home Décor Retailers Brace for Tariffs

Consumers may be unwilling to pay more for pottery, pillows and the other stuff that makes homes feel homey, leaving

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How West African Textiles Shaped a Southern California Bungalow

An architect in Southern California wanted to create a larger home for her family. She was inspired, in part, by

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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In One Colorado Town, People Experiencing Homelessness Can Sleep in Their Car — if They Have a Job

People experiencing homelessness can sleep in their cars in this wealthy ski town in Colorado, but only if they have

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$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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.

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Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Glen Cove, N.Y., and Norwalk, Conn.

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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

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$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

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How Do You Rebuild a Place Like the Palisades?

It was an idyllic pocket of Los Angeles where people knew their neighbors — and homes sold for $5 million.

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Why Are These Clubs Closing? The Rent Is High, and the Alcohol Isn’t Flowing.

The collapse of some of the city’s most popular clubs have put a spotlight on the financial realities of nightlife.

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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

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$1.9 Million Homes in California

A ranch house in Napa, a Streamline Moderne home in Pasadena and a townhouse in Oceanside

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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.

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$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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in TriBeCa, Hudson Heights and Fort Hamilton.

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Can Co-ops Charge Extra for the Use of a Backyard That Belongs to a Unit?

A potential buyer confronts an unexpected monthly fee.

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$1.8 Million Homes in Quebec

A modern farmhouse near Lac-Brome, a hilltop house in Racine and a sprawling home in Sutton

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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.

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If Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Go Private, Buying a Home Could Get Pricier

Privatizing the government-sponsored mortgage giants could be a windfall for investors and raise interest rates for home buyers.

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More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces

Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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$2,500 Rentals in Los Angeles

Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Readers Commiserate on Brokers’ Commissions

One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change.

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How to Fix Noisy, Loose Floorboards

Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve

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$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

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island

This week’s properties are in Yorkville, the East Village and St. George.

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What $550,000 Buys 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

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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.

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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

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$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.

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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

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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

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Homes in Montenegro for Around $650,000

The mountainous Balkan nation offers hillside chalets, seaside villas and contemporary cottages.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in the West Village, Central Harlem and Boerum Hill.

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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.

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A Guide to Living in Bywater, New Orleans

A calm retreat that’s just a short walk from the bacchanalia of Bourbon Street.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Trump Administration’s Cuts to Housing Nonprofits Fuel Concerns Over Discrimination

“Soon there’ll be no enforcement,” said Representative Maxine Waters of California. “We really are going to go backward.”

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The Wettest U.S. Cities

Moving for the weather? A study of rainfall in major U.S. cities may surprise you.

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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.

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island

This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Lenox Hill and Annadale.

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$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.

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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

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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.

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What $350,000 buys in Texas, Missouri and Georgia

A 1936 cottage in San Antonio, a 1925 stucco house in University City and a condo in Atlanta.

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Is It Spring Yet?

The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause

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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.

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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

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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.

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What $1.5 Million Buys in California

A Spanish-style house in San Rafael, an 1899 cottage in St. Helena and a 1978 condo in Santa Monica.

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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.

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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.

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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

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From Bell Labs to Lumon Industries: The Building That Brings ‘Severance’ to Life

Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the

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$850,000 Homes in Montpellier, France

A condo in the city center, a country villa nearby and a loft in the a historic district.

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After Colorado Wildfires, Two Families Saw Different Insurance Outcomes

Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within

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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.

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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.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, Sutton Place and Howard Beach.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Murray Hill and Ditmas Park.

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Black Churches Are Awarded $8.5 Million in Grants for Preservation

The initiative to save historic Black churches has aided 108 congregations since 2023.

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How to 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

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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

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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,

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$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

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Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in North Salem and Cherry Hill.

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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.

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What $2 Million Gets You 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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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$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

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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

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Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut

This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y.