$975,000 Homes in Missouri, Florida and New Mexico
Real Estate, Today
A Tudor Revival in Clayton, a bungalow in West Palm Beach and an adobe farmhouse in Arroyo Hondo
Adding Vintage Touches to an 1800s Victorian
Real Estate, Today
The designer Frances Merrill has outfitted the L-shaped kitchen in her Los Angeles home with homemade window curtains and an English china set.
Reckoning With a New Era of Deadly Floods
Climate, Yesterday
The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.
$1.8 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, December 1
Midcentury modern homes in Rolling Hills Estates and San Rafael, and a Spanish Revival in Altadena
To Thank Their Parents, They Bought Them a House
Real Estate, December 1
As children, they watched their parents work double shifts and multiple jobs. As adults, they gave their parents a version of the American dream.
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
Climate, November 30
The scores aimed to predict a property’s risk from a fires, floods and storms, but some in the real estate industry as well as homeowners have called them inaccurate.
My Condo Board Is So Secretive. How Do I Get More Information?
Real Estate, November 29
You have the right to seek documents and records from your building. Here’s how to do it.
$2 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil
Real Estate, November 28
A modernist house in Alto de Pinheiros, an eight-acre estate in Campos do Jordão, and a 15th-floor apartment with city views.
An Understated Approach to Holiday Décor in the Country
Real Estate, November 28
The designer Shawn Henderson leans into simple greens and vintage lights for his home in Hillsdale, N.Y.
Trump’s Childhood Home Is on the Market for $2.3 Million
Real Estate, November 28
Also among November’s high-end real estate listings were Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne’s West Hollywood condo and Chris Chelios’s beachfront compound in Malibu.
Robert A.M. Stern, Architect Who Reinvented Prewar Splendor, Dies at 86
Arts, November 27
He designed museums, schools and libraries before winning international acclaim late in life for 15 Central Park West in Manhattan, hailed as a rebirth of the luxury apartment building.
Hong Kongers Volunteer Goods and Time to Help Fire Victims
World, November 27
Residents from across the city have quickly organized to donate food, water, clothing and other supplies in Tai Po for the many displaced people.
They Upsized to a Single-Family House in Brooklyn for Less Than $900,000. But Where?
Interactive, November 27
When their Ditmas Park apartment became too cramped, a young family looked for a house in central Brooklyn where they could spread out. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, November 27
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, Harlem and Clinton Hill.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
Real Estate, November 27
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Morristown and a four-bedroom in Mattituck.
How New York Is Making Its Neighborhoods Cooler
Real Estate, November 27
The city’s new climate budgeting program is investing billions in keeping the city cool as the climate gets hotter.
Hendersonville, N.C., Surrounded by Natural Treasures
Real Estate, November 26
“The City of Four Seasons” sits on the western edge of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The First Thanksgiving Proclamation, 12 Years Before the Constitution
New York, November 26
The revolutionary Samuel Adams is credited with writing the document in 1777. It referred to “a just and necessary war” against the British.
$425,000 Homes in Pennsylvania, Ohio and Kentucky
Real Estate, November 26
An American Foursquare in Pittsburgh, a Victorian-era home in Cincinnati and a renovated farmhouse in Winchester.
This Home Tells the Story of Sag Harbor
Real Estate, November 26
Once known as the “Unhampton,” Sag Harbor now has more in common with its neighboring beach destinations. A house on Henry Street is emblematic of this transformation.
Antique Collectors of a Younger Vintage
Real Estate, November 26
Fine Objects Society, a members’ club, doesn’t want to be dusty.
On a Maine Island, She Wanted Her Home to Feel Like a ‘Sculpture’
Real Estate, November 25
Natasha Durham, founder of a handbag company, wanted her architect to focus more on light and shapes than on practical matters, like the number of bathrooms.
If the Neighborhood Was Good Enough for Jane Jacobs, It Was Good Enough for Them
Real Estate, November 25
Not even Brooklyn could tempt Christopher Stone and David Fox to leave their shoebox in the West Village.
The ‘New’ Solution for the N.Y.C. Housing Crisis: Tiny Apartments
New York, November 25
There is a push to revive single-room occupancy housing, where kitchens and bathrooms are shared among apartments as small as 100 square feet each.
‘Find a Job,’ Ontario Premier Tells Protester While Passing a New Housing Law
World, November 25
During a raucous hearing, the Ontario legislature passed a bill backed by Premier Doug Ford meant to expedite housing development and the eviction of tenants who are behind on their rent.
$800,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, November 24
A midcentury modern compound in Yucca Valley, a cabin in Cazadero and a townhouse in Oakland.
How a Location Scout Secures the Picture-Perfect House
Real Estate, November 24
The former television producer Wendy Prior Fentress finds the most important background characters for films and shows.
¿Es posible que los estadios de fútbol revitalicen las ciudades de EE. UU.?
En español, November 24
Una serie de ciudades pequeñas y medianas apuesta por los estadios como motores de crecimiento para impulsar el desarrollo de proyectos de uso mixto. Sin embargo, esas ambiciones se suelen estancar cuando comienzan los juegos.
In Russian-Occupied Mariupol, Everything Ukrainian Must Go
World, November 23
Russia is remaking Mariupol, which was devastated by a brutal siege in 2022. Ukrainians seeking to move back are finding it hard to recognize the city, or to reclaim their property.
Can I Pass My Co-op Unit to My Partner if We’re Not Married?
Real Estate, November 22
Many co-op leases allow for graduated levels of board approval for heirs who want to live in the building.
Why Your Kitchen Looks Like That
Interactive, November 21
A century of American kitchen design, from the dawn of electricity to the kitchen island.
The Most Exclusive Club in Town Is Inside a Sports Stadium
Real Estate, November 21
Sports arenas across the country are opening members-only spaces for high-net-worth fans to mix business and pleasure.
Buying a House Is Expensive. But There Are Some Ways to Rein In Costs.
Your Money, November 21
The Trump administration has proposed 50-year and “portable” mortgages to make home buying more affordable. But housing experts offer other suggestions.
$790,000 Homes in the Dominican Republic
Real Estate, November 21
Two picturesque homes on the scenic Samaná Peninsula, and a four-bedroom villa in the pine-forested mountains of Jarabacoa.
Home Prices on a Warming Planet
Climate, November 20
New research shows that climate change is beginning to erode home prices in the most disaster-prone areas of the United States. Here’s what to know.
They Scoured Portland, Ore., for a Hundred-Year-Old House With a Story to Tell
Interactive, November 20
After living a nomadic life, a couple sought a sense of stability for themselves and their young daughter. What could they find for less than $700,000?
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, November 20
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in East Norwalk and a four-bedroom in Tarrytown.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, November 20
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Chelsea and Astoria.
Is a Global Housing Bubble About to Burst?
Real Estate, November 20
It’s unlikely, according to a report by the Swiss bank UBS, but some markets are more vulnerable than others.
The Housing Strategy That Has California NIMBYs in a Corner
Business, November 20
For years, the state has been nudging its cities to build housing to address a severe shortage. Maybe what they needed was a shove.
$900,000 Homes in Louisiana, South Dakota and Minnesota
Real Estate, November 19
An Eastlake Victorian in New Orleans, a Queen Anne Revival in Rapid City and an American Foursquare in Minneapolis.
Don’t Tread on Frank: How One Man’s Yard Became a Battlefield
U.S., November 19
The clash is about strong personalities, an exacting homeowners’ association and a partisan divide that has reached the hyperlocal level.
Making a Yard ‘Very Wild,’ Yet Still Fit for Entertaining
Real Estate, November 19
The architect Morris Adjmi made a steel stove and a fountain key elements of his outdoor space at his Fort Greene, Brooklyn, townhouse.
Coffee in the Closet, Diet Coke on Tap
Real Estate, November 19
Customized drink stations are appearing all over the home, from the kitchen to the bedroom.
How to Keep Your Houseplants Anything but Basic
Real Estate, November 19
Rob Moffitt, founder of a Los Angeles-based botanical studio, exposes roots and uses uniquely shaped pots. You can, too.
America’s Home Insurance Affordability Crunch: See What’s Happening Near You.
Interactive, November 19
A climate ‘shock’ in the insurance market has started to affect home prices in areas most exposed to wildfires and hurricanes, new research shows.
A Climate ‘Shock’ Is Eroding Some Home Values. New Data Shows How Much.
Interactive, November 19
Changes in the insurance market have started to affect home prices in the most disaster-prone areas, new research finds, pushing some homeowners’ finances to the breaking point.
Frustrated With Your Home Insurer? Tell Us About It.
Climate, November 18
Help us track trends in the home insurance market by filling out this survey.
Home Depot Cuts Forecast as Consumers Pull Back on Spending
Business, November 18
The big box retailer said tariff costs and elevated mortgage rates have slowed consumer spending on new homes and remodeling projects.
How F. Murray Abraham Brought His House Back to Life
Interactive, November 18
The actor’s collection includes tributes to art, his wife and a life onstage.
This Is Not Your Grandma’s Retirement Home, an Editor Finds
Times Insider, November 18
With a ‘silver tsunami’ on the horizon, the senior housing landscape in the United States has expanded and diversified in recent years.
They Cashed In. Now, They’re Helping Their Kids.
Real Estate, November 18
With decades of equity and their children facing a tough housing market, older homeowners are helping their children buy their first homes.
Unpacking Trump’s 50-Year Mortgage Proposal
The Daily, November 17
The Trump administration is recasting its economic messaging to try to show that it is serious about the nation’s affordability crisis.
$3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, November 17
A hillside house in Los Angeles, a Queen Anne Revival in Healdsburg and a Japanese-inspired home in Inverness.
At First, It Was Just ‘Livable.’ Now, It’s Their Brooklyn Dream Home.
Real Estate, November 17
Kwame Taylor-Hayford and Tamara Tribula, who own the fashion retailer August Market, transformed a Bedford-Stuyvesant townhouse for their young family.
To Afford Manhattan, a Trainer Offered His Services
Real Estate, November 17
Rodrick Covington found his ideal apartment in Harlem, but it was outside his budget. So he made management a proposal.
They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped.
Business, November 16
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
My Landlord Is Trying to Cheat Me on a Lease Renewal
Real Estate, November 15
Owners of rent-stabilized units must follow the law when offering lease renewals.
Mystery Fuels Unease in Maine Woods: Who Bought Burnt Jacket Mountain?
U.S., November 15
An anonymous new owner fenced off beloved trails and put up surveillance cameras in a region with a long tradition of allowing public access on private land.
Trump Turns to Affordability Message Amid Economic Frustration
U.S., November 14
The Trump administration is facing backlash from American consumers as higher costs from tariffs blunt wage gains.
$1.3 Million Homes in Spain’s Basque Country
Real Estate, November 14
Buyers can find a classic apartment in Vitoria-Gasteiz, a San Sebastián unit in a belle epoque building, and a contemporary house on the city outskirts.
Bishop Arts District, an Eclectic Dallas Enclave
Real Estate, November 14
Ten minutes from downtown Dallas, this walkable, picture-postcard neighborhood is in the midst of a development boom.
New York Lacked an Affordable Housing Portal. So These Teenagers Made One.
Real Estate, November 14
Two “children of the pandemic” did something the grown-ups who run the city have never managed to do.
Trump Housing Official Invokes Family Legacy, to Some Relatives’ Dismay
Business, November 14
Bill Pulte has called out prominent Democrats for issues with their mortgage documents. But he has a history of carefully choosing facts about his family and businesses to enhance his reputation.
Seattle Elects a Left-Wing Mayor With a Light Résumé but Mamdani Appeal
U.S., November 13
Katie Wilson, who narrowly defeated the incumbent, Bruce Harrell, emerged from the city’s left-wing activist class and brings with her little experience in governing.
Brooklyn Investor Who Stole Homes Faces Years Behind Bars
Real Estate, November 13
Sanford Solny was sentenced to up to seven years in prison for a deed-theft scheme that preyed on distressed homeowners from minority communities.
For Their Retirement Home, a South Florida Couple Tried to Upsize Rather Than Downsize
Interactive, November 13
Craving a larger home that could accommodate their blended family, a couple toured a popular condo community in Boca Raton, Fla., in search of a three-bedroom.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, November 13
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, Lenox Hill and Park Slope.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, November 13
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Jericho and a five-bedroom in River Vale.
How Private Equity’s Vision for a Roofing Conglomerate Went Bust
Business, November 13
Investment firms are buying and bundling contractors, leaving some workers and customers worse off.
Here’s Where You Can Spend Less Than $1,000 on Rent
Real Estate, November 13
Rent increases have outpaced wage growth, but there are pockets of affordability among the largest U.S. metro areas.
Adams Makes It Harder for Mamdani to Build Over Elizabeth Street Garden
New York, November 12
Mayor Eric Adams’s administration is designating the garden as parkland, which could stymie Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in his vow to revive the fight to put affordable housing there.
Massachusetts Offered a Solution to Housing Shortages. Is It Working?
Business, November 12
The Affordable Housing Act designated Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, the Berkshires and other resort towns as “seasonal communities,” making it easier to build homes there for workers.
City Council Approves Plan That Could Bring 14,700 Homes to Queens
New York, November 12
The New York plan would open up 54 blocks of Long Island City, which are mostly warehouses and parking lots, to housing.
$1.2 Million Homes in New York, Rhode Island and Idaho
Real Estate, November 12
A Queen Anne Revival in Balmville, an 1890 house in Newport and a colonial revival in Boise
French Chateau Moves In Next to English Tudors
Real Estate, November 11
Kevin and Leigh Misso, owners of a design and construction company, built a home in Alabama inspired by their travels.
Bars, Restaurants and Buildings Take Karaoke Rooms to the Next Level
Real Estate, November 11
Karaoke spaces aim to lure people away from social media with crystal-embellished stages and, for the tone-deaf among us, auto-tune.
En los refugios antiaéreos de Helsinki, la gente juega, hace deporte y se divierte
En español, November 11
Finlandia ha pasado décadas excavando cuevas en su lecho rocoso. Ahora, mientras Rusia se muestra amenazante, los finlandeses nerviosos quieren saber: “¿Dónde está mi refugio?”.
Democrats Didn’t Compromise on the Shutdown. They Collapsed.
Opinion, November 10
Readers respond to the Democratic defection that may help end the shutdown. Also: The proposed Trump coin; seniors who downsize.
$1.4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, November 10
A Craftsman house in San Rafael, a midcentury modern home in Rancho Mirage and a Spanish-style house in Los Angeles.
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
Real Estate, November 10
A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start.
Does Your House Need a Name?
Style, November 9
An increasing number of homeowners are naming their homes as a show of pride — or to make their guests feel as if they’re at a hotel.
A Yacht for Your Yacht
Real Estate, November 8
Owners of the world’s most conspicuous playthings are younger, wealthier and increasingly American.
There’s a Real Estate Agent on My Condo Board. Isn’t That a Bad Idea?
Real Estate, November 8
When brokers have access to privileged information about condo residents, it can open the door to bad behavior.
The Reign of the Maximalist Couch
Real Estate, November 7
Fringe-embellished sofas — often featuring over-the-top designs, plush cushions and decadent fabric — can cost up to $60,000.
$570,000 Homes in Cape Town, South Africa
Real Estate, November 7
A compound with two pools in Observatory, a townhouse in Green Point and a villa in Newlands.
Star Home Stager Draws Crowds for Coveted Tag Sale
Real Estate, November 7
Shoppers at Jason Saft’s annual sale mined a collection of 150,000 goods for discounted Eames chairs, vintage bookcases and tasteful trinkets.
Deep Beneath Helsinki, the Playgrounds Are Really Bomb Shelters
Real Estate, November 7
Finland has spent decades digging caves into its bedrock. Now, as Russia rears its head, nervous Finns want to know: “Where’s my shelter?”
Rent-Stabilized to Rent-Free? Mamdani Could Be Headed to Gracie Mansion.
New York, November 7
Five bedrooms. A ballroom. A full-time chef. The official mayoral residence in New York City could not be more different from Zohran Mamdani’s current home.
With Perseverance and a Down Payment Grant, a First-Time Buyer Found Her New York City Spot
Interactive, November 6
Unsure how she could afford her own apartment in the city, a young renter scoured government programs and found one that worked for her. Here’s where she landed.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, November 6
This week’s properties are a 1790 farmhouse in Ossining and a brick house in Trenton.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, November 6
This week’s properties are in Inwood, Greenwich Village and Greenpoint.
Don’t Let Tariffs Ruin Your Renovation. Here Are 5 Tips.
Real Estate, November 6
There are ways to avoid, or at least minimize, the effect of President Trump’s import taxes on goods and materials.
First-Time Home Buyers Are Older Than Ever
Real Estate, November 6
‘It’s kind of a shocking number,’ said an economist with the National Association of Realtors.
Should I Warn Home Buyers About the Wailing Neighbor?
Magazine, November 5
I don’t want to prevent a current neighbor from selling, but it feels as if disclosure should take place.
Zohran Mamdani’s Top 5 Priorities as Mayor
New York, November 5
When he takes office on Jan. 1, Mr. Mamdani will seek to move quickly to implement his affordability plans and respond to threats from President Trump.
$600,000 Homes in Michigan, Arizona and West Virginia
Real Estate, November 5
A Dutch Colonial Revival house in Grand Rapids, a midcentury modern home in Phoenix and a 19th-century brick house in Harpers Ferry.
Nothing Is Too Casual for Shea McGee’s Living Room
Real Estate, November 5
The Utah-based interior designer looks for inspiration everywhere, including the side of the road in the desert.
The Flatiron Building Enters its Condo Era
Real Estate, November 5
The famously triangular tower gets a new lease on life, but don’t expect cookie-cutter layouts.
A Family Grows Their House, and Grows Into It, Too
Real Estate, November 4
The architect Dimitri Brand and his wife, Nelly Mecklenburg, built a custom home in New York and tacked on an addition. But they’re only using 200 square feet of it, for now.
The Question Dividing New Yorkers: Is the City Sinking or Bouncing Back?
New York, June 21
On the cusp of choosing the city’s next mayor, New Yorkers are taking stock of their town. But many are split on whether it’s back on track, or off the rails.
A Times Square Office Tower Will Be Converted Into Apartments
New York, May 22
The 38-story building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan will be turned into 1,250 apartments.
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Real Estate, April 3
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?
Interactive, March 13
New York City was on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis. It has largely recovered, but has transformed into a place of greater extremes.
How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives
Real Estate, March 11
Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.
Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill
Real Estate, February 13
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
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.