$3.2 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, Today
A renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles, a hillside house in Sausalito and a 2020 retreat in Santa Paula.
The National Urban League Comes Home
Real Estate, Today
The civil rights organization will anchor a sprawling mixed-use development in Harlem that will include a new museum focused on the American civil rights struggle in the North.
Gas Stove Pollution Risk Is Greatest in Smaller Homes, Study Finds
Climate, May 3
Gas-burning ranges, a significant contributor to indoor pollution, can produce and spread particularly high levels of some pollutants in smaller spaces.
Data shows a healthy economy, but consumers feel gloomy.
Business, May 3
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in April
Interactive, May 3
April's top sales include a $22 million row house bought by the founder of the beauty brand Glossier.
A Duplex on Central Park Is Listed for $8.75 Million
Real Estate, May 3
The apartment, at 101 Central Park West, was bought in 1976 by Irwin Segelstein of Columbia Records and is on the market for the first time in nearly half a century.
$850,000 Homes in Lisbon, Portugal
Real Estate, May 3
A townhouse in Belém, an apartment with a balcony in Santos and an apartment on a plaza in Alfama.
They Found a Rare Species in the Wild: An Original Bolt-Together House
Real Estate, May 3
The tiny cabin, one of the few extant examples of a popular 1970s design, had no heat or toilet. But it was theirs for $85,000.
A 1970s Office Building’s New Life as a Rental
Real Estate, May 3
Pearl House, at 160 Water Street, is designed to bring personality to its neighborhood — whether you think that’s FiDi or the Seaport.
She Wanted a Brooklyn One-Bedroom for Less Than $500,000. But Where?
Interactive, May 2
When the bathroom leak in her Bed-Stuy rental became too much to bear, an Alabama native looked around Prospect Heights, Williamsburg and Crown Heights for something she could afford to buy.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, May 2
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Port Washington and a horse farm in Upper Freehold.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, May 2
This week’s properties are on Central Park West, in Chelsea and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
When Your Neighbor Renovates, How Do You Protect Your Home?
Real Estate, May 2
A law exists to balance the interests of people who renovate their properties with the interests of their neighbors.
Higher Home Values Mean Higher Taxes. Who’s Paying the Most?
Real Estate, May 2
Thanks to huge increases in values, with home sellers making double or triple what they paid, more sales are triggering the capital gains tax.
$2.1 Million Homes in Massachusetts, Texas and South Carolina
Real Estate, May 1
An early 19th-century Cape Cod-style home with a writing studio in Provincetown, a 1939 cottage in Austin and an 1840 house in Charleston.
The House That Once Embarrassed Them Is Now a Showplace
Real Estate, April 30
“Their disdain for this house,” the designer said, “was a green light to give it a whole new life.”
$1.3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, April 29
A 1926 Spanish-style home in Pasadena, a five-bedroom retreat in Lake Arrowhead and a midcentury ranch house in La Mesa.
Judd or Dud: Can You Tell the Difference?
Real Estate, April 29
It’s not that easy to tell fake Donald Judd furniture from the real thing. See if you can do a better job than Kim Kardashian.
A Return to New York and, Finally, an Apartment She Can Afford
Real Estate, April 29
After moving 10 times in 10 years, a woman found that a little luck was the best companion for a lot of hard work. She won a studio in a lottery on her fifth try.
Our Reporter on Real Estate Reality TV
Video, April 28
Fueled by the public’s love of reality TV and desire to view luxury homes, real estate agents are chasing fame as fervently as they chase deals.
No Religion? At These Faith-Based Retirement Communities, No Problem.
Real Estate, April 28
Some communities with religious origins now offer spiritual programming as just one of many enticements, like the bingo nights of yesteryear.
How Real Estate Became Showbiz and Agents Became Stars
Real Estate, April 28
Fueled by the public’s love of reality TV and desire to view luxury homes, real estate agents are chasing fame as fervently as they chase deals.
A Wealth Shift That Could Leave Some Younger Americans Behind
Sunday Business, April 28
Assets held by baby boomers are changing hands, but that doesn’t mean their millennial heirs will be set for life.
My Landlord Says I Can’t Sublet My Apartment. What if I Do Anyway?
Real Estate, April 27
Rent-stabilized tenants can request to sublet their apartments in most cases, and landlords cannot unreasonably withhold consent. But what is ‘reasonable?’
What Would Jesus Do? Tackle the Housing Crisis, Say Some Congregations.
Business, April 27
The “Yes in God’s Backyard” movement to build affordable housing on faith organizations’ properties is gaining steam in California and elsewhere.
Warren Buffett’s Real Estate Brokerage Agrees to $250 Million Settlement
Real Estate, April 26
HomeServices of America, the largest residential real estate brokerage in the United States, will settle the claims brought by home sellers who said they were forced to pay inflated commissions, pending court approval.
An Enduring Race Tax
National, April 26
Black Americans remain the only racial group with a homeownership rate below 50 percent.
$1.3 Million Homes in Anguilla
Real Estate, April 26
A solar-powered seafront villa, a three-bedroom house with gardens near Shoal Bay Beach, and a presale in a six-home development opposite the Four Seasons Resort Anguilla.
Rebuilding After a Fire. Are Things Really Just Things?
Real Estate, April 26
A writer reflects on what it means to lose nearly everything in a disaster, as she moves into a new home.
Has South Africa Truly Defeated Apartheid?
Interactive, April 26
We looked at how far South Africa has come in meeting its goals after 30 years of freedom.
Outside Atlanta, a Mother-Daughter Duo Wanted a House to Share (With Enough Room for Some Privacy)
Interactive, April 25
Having poured thousands into an older house with maintenance issues, a single mother aimed her $450,000 budget at something newer and nicer for herself and her teenager. Here’s what she found.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, April 25
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Chappaqua, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, April 25
This week’s properties are on Sutton Place, in Hamilton Heights and Forest Hills.
The Last Days of 6 Townhouses That Have Stood for 125 Years
Metro, April 25
The houses on West 158th Street are likely to be destroyed for a new apartment building.
The Gen-Z Advantage in Housing
Real Estate, April 25
A study suggests that Gen Z has it better in the housing market than the millennials who came before them.
How Do You Turn ‘Urban Decay’ Into a Garden?
Real Estate, April 24
Apiary Studio in Philadelphia works with whatever a site holds to create landscapes that match the city’s aesthetic: “gritty, punk, improvised, layered with history.”
$700,000 Homes in Kentucky, New Hampshire and Minnesota
Real Estate, April 24
A 1926 brick house in Lexington, a two-bedroom condominium in Lyme and a Tudor Revival home in Minneapolis.
El ‘visado de oro’ pierde su brillo
En español, April 24
Ante la creciente presión para que se enfrente la escasez de vivienda, España anunció este mes que eliminará los visados de oro, la última de una serie de retiradas del programa por parte de gobiernos de toda Europa.
Judge Approves $418 Million Settlement That Will Change Real Estate Commissions
Real Estate, April 23
Home sellers will no longer be required to offer commission to a buyer’s agent when they sell their property, under an agreement with the National Association of Realtors.
In San Francisco, a Home Renovation Can Become a Battle Royale
National, April 23
Neighbors have multiple opportunities to raise objections, and some disputes can only be resolved by the city’s top governing body.
Hey, New Yorkers: Do You Live Next to an Elevated Train Line?
Real Estate, April 23
Love or hate the elevated train right outside your window? Tell us about your experience.
One Walk-in Shower Is as Good as Any Other, Right? Wrong.
Real Estate, April 23
Here’s how to make your morning shower more luxurious.
$4.2 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, April 22
A three-bedroom home in La Jolla, a renovated retreat in Palm Springs and an Edwardian house in San Francisco.
How Hudson Yards Went From Ghost Town to Office Success Story
Metropolitan, April 22
The vacancy rate at Hudson Yards’ office towers is considerably lower than in the rest of Manhattan, though its luxury housing and retail offerings have been less successful.
Golden Visa Programs, Once a Boon, Lose Their Luster
Business, April 21
Spain is the latest European country to end its program, which brought in billions of euros from real estate investors seeking residency status but worsened a housing crisis for locals.
In Late-Stage Budget Talks, Hochul Wins Concessions From N.Y. Lawmakers
Metro, April 20
Gov. Kathy Hochul used the $237 billion budget to wedge in contentious issues like extending Mayor Eric Adams’s control over New York City schools.
‘Aging in Place, or Stuck in Place?’
Science, April 20
Homeownership is not the boon to older Americans that it once was.
Co-op Assessments: Do You Have to Pay What They Say?
Real Estate, April 20
Courts allow co-op boards significant power over building finances, including assessments — if the fees are in ‘good faith.’
How Eight Feet Jolted A $180 Million Real Estate Deal
Interactive, April 19
A landowner named Hezekiah Beers Pierrepont started selling plots of his Brooklyn land in the 1820s restricted by eight-foot setbacks still in effect today, rankling modern developers.
$1.1 Million Homes in Amsterdam
Real Estate, April 19
A three-bedroom houseboat, a duplex in a 19th-century brick building and a renovated townhouse with a roof terrace.
A Penthouse With a ‘Little Garden of Eden’ Is Listed at Nearly $5 Million
Real Estate, April 19
David Saint, a theater director and a producer of the 2021 film version of “West Side Story,” is selling his duplex with a wraparound terrace in the East Village.
Can You Build a House Out of Paper? Shigeru Ban Says Yes.
Real Estate, April 19
A new version of the Pritzker Prize-winning architect’s Paper Log House is on display at the Glass House in New Canaan, Conn.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Jump Above 7% for the First Time This Year
Business, April 18
Rates on 30-year mortgages — the most common kind among U.S. homeowners — surpassed the 7 percent mark on Thursday, a troublesome sign for an already tight housing market.
‘No One Retires to California,’ They Thought. But Their Grandchildren Beckoned Them to the Bay Area.
Interactive, April 18
After decades in Arizona, a couple relocated to the San Francisco Peninsula, where they hoped to find a single-level home with no stairs and plenty of room to host family.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, April 18
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Gramercy Park and in Long Island City.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, April 18
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Glen Ridge, N.J.
Who’s Had a Harder Time Buying a Home: You or Your Parents?
Real Estate, April 18
New research shows that the gap between income and home values has grown at an astounding rate over the past 50 years.
Sick of Your Blue State? These Real Estate Agents Have Just the Place for You.
National, April 18
Agents in South Carolina, the fastest growing state in the country last year, say that many newcomers are Republicans eager to leave the Northeast and West Coast.
Bravely Exploring the Squalor of a ‘Boy Room’
Styles, April 17
Male 20-somethings are showing off their messy apartments in a video series that poses the implicit question, “You live like this?”
$1.4 Million Homes in North Carolina, Idaho and Connecticut
Real Estate, April 17
A Tudor Revival cottage in Biltmore Forest, a ranch house and guesthouse in Boise and a 1991 home in Kent.
Where Do the Gardeners You Admire Turn for Advice? To These Newsletters.
Real Estate, April 17
A horticulture expert shares his must-read list.
Will a Housing Deal Make New York More Affordable?
Metro, April 16
New York leaders agreed to a framework designed to help the state build more housing and keep prices down. Here is how it could work.
An Upper West Side Home With Wallpaper Murals and Terrazzo Everywhere
Real Estate, April 16
“We were pushing it,” the architect said of the design, which includes a hidden playroom and a soaking tub where you wouldn’t expect it.
Hochul Announces $237 Billion Budget, Including a Housing Deal
Metro, April 15
The spending plan, which still needs to be approved by the full State Legislature, includes measures on criminal justice, education and illegal cannabis shops.
New York Nears a Housing Deal to Confront Affordability Crisis
Metro, April 15
The agreement could clear the way for the construction of hundreds of thousands of homes and make it more difficult for landlords to evict renters.
The Fever Dream of Landing an Apartment
Real Estate, April 15
A woman with a young son started looking for a place before her lease expired, but even her most far-fetched solutions — Buy an RV? — haven’t panned out.
Picking a Jury to Try Trump, and What’s Next for Iran and Israel
Podcasts, April 15
Plus, the mortgages keeping people stuck in their homes.
A Huge Number of Homeowners Have Mortgage Rates Too Good to Give Up
Upshot, April 15
On a scale not seen in decades, many Americans are stuck in homes they would rather leave.
$1.8 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, April 15
A three-bedroom house in Calistoga, a Cape Cod-style home in Long Beach and a 1927 cottage in Mill Valley.
S’mores Kits? Saunas? Short-Term Rental Hosts Scramble to Stand Out.
Real Estate, April 14
More hosts are fighting over guests, driving down prices and forcing the hosts to find creative ways to entice renters.
Do Ground-Floor Co-op Apartments Really Have to Carpet Their Floors?
Real Estate, April 13
Carpeting rules are common. But housing laws protect residents with disabilities, to a point.
Inflation Comes for the Housing Market
Business, April 12
Prices and mortgage rates are climbing as Wall Street bets that interest rates will remain higher for longer.
How to Create a Home Bar: Jessica Schuster’s Dos and Don’ts
Interactive, April 12
Interior designer Jessica Schuster offers advice on how to set up a home bar.
There’s More to a Home Bar Than Liquor. Here’s What Else You Need.
Real Estate, April 12
An artful display tells your guests you care about them — and it’s easier to create than you may think.
V.A. Loans Don’t Cover Commissions. How Will Veterans Afford New Fees?
Real Estate, April 12
The V.A. loan prohibits borrowers from paying commissions to real estate agents — a rule that could put veterans at a great disadvantage when buying a house.
$1.3 Million Homes in Athens
Real Estate, April 12
A two-level penthouse on the Athens Riviera, an industrial-flavored loft with Acropolis views, and a custom-built villa just south of central Athens.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, April 11
This week’s properties on Central Park South, in West Chelsea and Riverdale.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, April 11
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Greenwich, Conn., and Port Washington, N.Y.
With Homes Flying Off the Market, They Hoped $500,000 Would Suffice in Chicago. Which Apartment Did They Buy?
Interactive, April 11
After a decade in rentals, a couple hoped to strike the right balance for their first purchase on the north side of the city: ‘square footage versus access to coffee shops and restaurants.’ Here’s what they found.
Do You Wish You Lived in a Low-Tax State?
Real Estate, April 11
If paying taxes every year makes you think about moving, consider the state and local tax burden, which varies from state to state.
It’s Time to End the Quiet Cruelty of Property Taxes
Op Ed, April 11
Property taxes are among the most powerful engines of racism and wealth inequality in our country.
$420,000 Homes in West Virginia, Mississippi and the District of Columbia
Real Estate, April 10
A 1940 Colonial Revival home in Charles Town, an 1858 Greek Revival house in Holly Springs and a one-bedroom condominium in Washington.
Yes, You Can Grow One of These Enchanting Potted Topiaries
Real Estate, April 10
You just have to follow a few simple rules. (Also, forget about going away for the weekend.)
A Historian Makes Peace With Her Own History
Real Estate, April 9
It took Doris Kearns Goodwin a while to adjust to leaving the Concord, Mass., farmhouse she shared with her husband. But Boston has its compensations.
When Your Boss Is Your Landlord
Real Estate, April 8
A Brooklyn hospital is trying to evict employees and retirees from staff housing, as it struggles financially, but tenants fear they will now be homeless in an unaffordable city.
$900,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, April 8
A 1929 Spanish-style house in Riverside, a two-bedroom condominium in Pasadena and a midcentury ranch house in Long Beach.
Housing, Crime, Climate: The Big Questions Holding Up New York’s Budget
Metro, April 8
New York lawmakers are moving closer to a deal on a state budget, but a slew of obstacles remain, including the timing of Monday’s total eclipse.
A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents
Real Estate, April 5
The pandemic upset a delicate balance of part-time and full-time residents in a community in the Poconos, sparking a debate over short-term rentals.
How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado
National, April 3
A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.
The Disappearance of Mayor Adams
Op Ed, March 7
Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.
Is New York City Back? Not for Everyone.
Metropolitan, March 5
The city has rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in meaningful ways. But the recovery is incomplete and uneven.
How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Business, February 5
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers
Business, January 17
Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
The Fed Has Put Our Housing Market in Jeopardy
Op Ed, November 14
The Federal Reserve’s relentless attack on inflation has jeopardized the housing market.
How High Interest Rates Sting Bakers, Farmers and Consumers
Business, October 23
Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.
Are High Rates Going to Last? Fed Officials Increasingly Think So.
Business, September 21
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
La nueva guerra en contra de la mala calidad del aire
En español, June 23
Hace un siglo, un edificio bien ventilado se consideraba una buena práctica sanitaria. Pero cuando llegó la COVID-19, nuestros edificios apenas podían respirar. ¿Cómo ocurrió eso? ¿Y cómo conseguimos ahora que el aire fresco ingrese a nuestras casas?
Where Housing Prices Have Crashed and Billions in Wealth Have Vanished
Business, June 19
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
The New War on Bad Air
Science, June 17
A century ago, a well-ventilated building was considered good medicine. But by the time Covid-19 arrived, our buildings could barely breathe. How did that happen? And how do we let the fresh air back in?
Rosalind Franklin and Unsung Women in Science
Letters, May 9
Dr. Franklin and giving credit to women for their scientific contributions. Also: New College of Florida; Black unemployment; housing solutions; Covid risks.
Yes, You Should Be Worried About a Potential Bank Crisis. Here’s Why.
Op Ed, May 4
The banking crisis may be just getting started.
‘The Era of Urban Supremacy Is Over’
Op Ed, March 15
Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.
By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
Business, February 16
Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.
In Maine, a Rare Influx of New Residents, and a Housing Crunch
National, February 3
New arrivals over the last few years have fueled hopes of population growth, but workers increasingly struggle to find housing in a market gone wild.
The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped.
Real Estate, January 24
Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.
They Poured Their Savings Into Homes That Were Never Built
Interactive, January 24
What is it like to pour your life savings into apartments that might never get built?
As Thousands Fall Behind on Rent, Public Housing Faces ‘Disaster’
Metro, January 23
The New York City Housing Authority collected just 65 percent of the rent it charged in the 12 months leading up to December, the lowest percentage in the agency’s history.
My Boss Told My Co-workers That I Had Covid. Isn’t That Illegal?
Real Estate, January 14
Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.
What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
Business, December 31
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
Los nómadas digitales llegan a Ciudad de México y los precios de la vivienda suben
en Español, December 28
Airbnb se ha convertido en un destino en el que estadounidenses y europeos encuentran alquileres de largo plazo en la capital mexicana, trastocando el mercado local.
As Remote Workers Flock to Mexico City, Airbnb and Housing Prices Soar
Foreign, December 28
American and Europeans are using Airbnb to find long-term rentals in Mexico’s capital, pushing housing costs higher and, critics say, forcing out local residents.
Trust the Models? In This Economy?
Business, December 19
Years into the pandemic, it is still difficult to get a handle on what comes next for the economy by looking at examples from the past.
The Elusive Dream of Owning a Home in New York City
Metro, November 29
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.
Is Homeownership Slipping Even Further Out of Reach for New Yorkers?
Metropolitan, November 24
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home.
The Apartment Found Her? Yes, and Three of Her Fellow Doctors
Real Estate, November 21
Puja Patel wanted her own apartment and wanted to be within walking distance of her new job as an emergency room doctor at Mount Sinai Queens.
FOMO Helped Drive Up Housing Prices in the Pandemic. What Can We Expect Next?
Op Ed, September 28
Inflation-corrected prices may end up substantially lower as factors driving high home prices weaken with time.
As China’s Economy Stumbles, Homeowners Boycott Mortgage Payments
Business, August 17
In a rare act of defiance, people across the country who bought property from indebted developers are refusing to repay loans on their unfinished apartments.
Large landlords aggressively moved against renters in the pandemic, a report says.
Business, July 29
A House subcommittee investigation found four firms were responsible for nearly 15,000 eviction filings while there were moratoriums on evictions.
New York Renters Are Now Paying the Price for the ‘Covid Discount’
Real Estate, July 26
More than 40 percent of the available units in Manhattan currently come from tenants priced out of apartments they leased in 2020 and 2021, according to a new StreetEasy report.
The Penn Station $7 Billion Fix-Up Moves Ahead: Here’s What to Know
Metro, July 21
The project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
Nearly a Third of Gen Z Is Living at Home (and They Plan to Stay)
Real Estate, July 21
And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.
What Baby Boomers Want (Options!), Senior Housing Delivers
Business, July 19
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.
Moved During the Pandemic? You May Need to Update Your Insurance.
Real Estate, June 13
Many people changed where and how they lived, but “upgrading their policies for all of these experiences fell by the wayside,” an appraisal executive said.
How Do You Find an Apartment in N.Y.C. These Days?
Metro, May 28
Apartment hunting in the city has never been easy, but now the search has become seemingly impossible as prices soar. Readers told us about their pandemic housing struggles — and eventual successes.
The Extraordinary Wealth Created by the Pandemic Housing Market
Upshot, May 1
Rarely have so many Americans gained so much equity in so little time, but it’s also inseparable from the housing affordability crisis.