New York City Seeks Jolt for Midtown With Plan to Build 10,000 Homes
Metro, Yesterday
The plan, which rezones parts of the Manhattan neighborhood, aims to address the city’s housing shortage and the area’s beleaguered commercial sector.
Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work
Real Estate, Yesterday
A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with the two-year renovation.
‘Es hora de irnos’: la casa de sus sueños es a prueba de incendios, pero ahora quieren venderla
En español, Yesterday
Los Vogt diseñaron su casa de Malibú para que resistiera a las catástrofes. Ahora están empezando a darse cuenta del daño mental que les han causado los incendios.
Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper
Real Estate, January 20
Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water.
$2,000 Rentals in Los Angeles
Real Estate, January 20
A studio apartment in Koreatown, one-bedroom units in Long Beach and East Hollywood, and links to resources for those displaced by the fires.
Open Houses in Los Angeles Take on an Eerie Feeling
Real Estate, January 19
Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks.
There Is No Way to Retreat From the Risk of Wildfires
Op Ed, January 19
Some more realistic ways to think about the challenges ahead.
A Trump Oligarchy Is Moving to Washington, and Buying Up Prime Addresses
Washington, January 19
Billionaires and multimillionaires are flocking to a city where power has been more important than money, but is now deeply intertwined with it.
They Built Their Fireproof Dream Home. Even if It Lasted, Would They?
Magazine, January 19
The Vogts designed their Malibu house to withstand disasters. But they were only beginning to learn the mental toll the fires would take on them.
How Will L.A. Rebuild? The Recovery From the Wine Country Fire Offers Clues.
National, January 19
The Tubbs fire in 2017 wiped out more than 5,000 structures in a Northern California county. Homeowners faced challenges, but hundreds were able to rebuild within two years.
With ‘City of Yes,’ New York Finally Gets Real About the Housing Crisis
Metropolitan, January 19
A new rezoning plan for the city aims to remove long-outdated barriers to building housing and to spread development across all the city’s neighborhoods.
Losing Homes, and the Dream of One
N Y T Now, January 18
Emily Baumgaertner, a national health reporter who lives in Los Angeles, reflects on covering the fires while trying to buy a home.
My Building Is Doing Unexplained Work. Can I Stop Paying Dues Until They Explain?
Real Estate, January 18
Most condo associations must provide a record of all receipts and expenses. But they also need residents’ maintenance fees to operate.
Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Real Estate, January 18
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces an uncertain future.
When the Retirement Community Goes Bankrupt
Science, January 18
It doesn’t happen often. But when it does, some residents risk losing everything.
How Wildfires Came for City Streets
National, January 17
Many Californians thought wildfires couldn’t reach deep into their cities. But the Los Angeles fires showed how older homes became fuel that fed the fires.
$700,000 Homes in Spain’s Balearic Islands
Real Estate, January 17
A five-bedroom townhouse on Majorca, a two-bedroom cottage on Ibiza, and a two-bedroom flat with a private roof deck on Ibiza.
How to Come Up With a Down Payment on a House
Business, January 17
With prices high, putting aside enough cash to buy a house can be daunting. But housing experts say there are assistance programs in all 50 states.
How Los Angeles Dreams Became Kindling
Op Ed, January 17
Awareness of doom in Los Angeles, and yet a need to push disaster away, has created a kind of collective psychosis.
Don’t Eat the Burger. It’s a Stool.
Real Estate, January 17
Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media and led to a shopping frenzy.
Conoce a LA gurú japonesa del orden (no, esa no)
En español, January 17
Antes de que Marie Kondo se convirtiera en un referente mundial del orden, Hideko Yamashita ya mostraba a Japón el arte de crear espacios más armoniosos.
‘Stuck on an Island,’ Some Residents Insist on Staying in the Fire Zone
National, January 17
In fire-scarred Altadena, dozens of people are still living in their homes and surviving without electricity or clean tap water.
More Americans, Risking Ruin, Drop Their Home Insurance
Interactive, January 16
As climate threats worsen, they are skipping payments and losing protection.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Rises Above 7% for First Time Since May
Business, January 16
The latest jump threatens to sideline more buyers and sellers.
All the Usual Backstabbing and Big Commissions. This Time in Manhattan.
Real Estate, January 16
“Selling the City,” the newest offshoot of the “Selling Sunset” franchise, features a team of real estate professionals dedicated to breaking records and to building empires.
California Issues Order to Ease Housing Crisis Set Off by Fires
Express, January 16
An executive order from Gov. Gavin Newsom cleared the way for more temporary housing and prohibited price gouging at rental properties to aid thousands of displaced residents.
Outside Nashville, She Rebuilt Her Life With $200,000 and a Dream
Interactive, January 16
After leaving prison and regaining custody of her children, a single mother looked for a house where she could chart a brighter future.
We Have to Stop Underwriting People Who Move to Climate Danger Zones
Op Ed, January 16
Our policies encourage Americans to flock to areas particularly prone to climate-related disasters.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, January 16
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, NoMad and Brighton Beach.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, January 16
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Scarsdale, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Manchester, N.J.
Which Subway Line Has the Most Delays?
Real Estate, January 16
The winner — that is, the loser — was delayed 40,360 times between December 2023 and November 2024.
Meet Japan’s Original Decluttering Guru (No, Not That One)
Business, January 16
Before Marie Kondo stormed into the global consciousness, Hideko Yamashita taught Japan the art of creating tidier spaces.
New York Judge Deems Alexander Brothers Flight Risk, Denies Bail
Real Estate, January 16
Oren, Tal and Alon Alexander will be extradited from Miami to New York, where they will remain in federal detention until trial.
Whisper Network Emerges in the Desperate Rush for Housing in L.A.
Real Estate, January 15
In a market with few homes available, real estate agents are searching for the ones no one knows about.
Did You Lose Your Home in the California Fires? Share Your Memories With Us.
Real Estate, January 15
The New York Times would like to help tell the stories of people who are facing this devastating reality by sharing photos and memories of what has been lost.
At Home With David Rasche
Interactive, January 15
The “Succession” actor and his wife, Heather Rasche, have made their home in Maplewood, N.J., all about family.
Economic Toll of Los Angeles Fires Goes Far Beyond Destroyed Homes
Business, January 15
The ongoing disaster will affect residents’ health, local industries, public budgets and the cost of housing for years to come.
The Home Insurance L.A. — and America — Needs
Op Ed, January 15
In an era of climate catastrophe, the government must take action to save home insurance — and homeownership.
Choosing Seeds From 14,000 Varieties? It Just Got Easier.
Real Estate, January 15
The Exchange, on Seed Savers’ website, pairs the people who save heirlooms with those who want them, all for the price of postage.
$400,000 Homes in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Louisiana
Real Estate, January 15
A Greek Revival house in Milan, a condo in Philadelphia and a shotgun-style home in New Orleans.
Yonkers, N.Y., More Than an Easy Commute
Real Estate, January 15
The third largest city in New York has new residential projects in the pipeline and is attracting businesses.
California Officials Seek to Stem Property Speculation and Evictions During Fires
National, January 15
Californians are worried that the blazes, which have damaged thousands of homes, will make the city’s housing crisis worse.
And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw’s Front Stoop Was Closed
Real Estate, January 14
A West Village homeowner was granted permission to build a gate on her house in an effort to stop overeager ‘Sex and the City’ fans from trespassing.
Shattered in the Fire: A Historic Black Haven
National, January 14
For Black residents, Altadena represented something more than suburban living. It was a foothold in generational prosperity.
Hundreds of Teachers Lost Homes in the L.A. Fires
National, January 14
Some teachers are scrambling to find temporary housing, even as they hope to return soon to their classrooms.
Holding On to a Middle-Class Home in a Burning Los Angeles
Op Ed, January 14
Recovering from a disaster requires patience. And many working people — especially those whose wealth is tied up in their homes — might reconsider remaining.
In Kazakhstan, a Plain Space Energized by Color
Real Estate, January 14
With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design.
You Can Have ‘Sex and the City,’ Just Not on the Front Stoop
Real Estate, January 14
The real-life owner of the Manhattan building where Carrie Bradshaw lived wants to erect a gate to deter overzealous fans from trespassing.
$2 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, January 13
A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa.
‘Will Pay Any Amount’: Private Firefighters Are in Demand in L.A.
National, January 12
Hiring a private fire crew costs thousands of dollars a day, and most work through government contracts or with insurance companies. Some wealthy property owners are calling them in directly.
On a Screen, Devastation
Real Estate, January 12
As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras.
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Real Estate, January 12
Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat.
What Happens When There Are Fewer Spaces to Park?
Business, January 12
Hundreds of cities have cut back parking requirements for real estate projects. That’s led to more housing development, but it has also resulted in backlash from residents.
Middle-Class Dreams Lie in Ruins in Palisades Mobile Home Park
National, January 12
The Los Angeles wildfires destroyed mobile homes, leaving people who saved to build a middle-class life digging through rubble for anything that remained.
The Last House Standing
Real Estate, January 11
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt and shame.
My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?
Real Estate, January 11
Proving that a co-op board is acting in bad faith can be difficult.
How Sleepy Bucks County Became a Rival to the Hamptons
Styles, January 11
First came the Hadids. Then Bradley Cooper. Now, with luxury inns going up, the area around New Hope, Pa. is taking a glamorous turn.
L.A. Fires Show Limits of America’s Efforts to Cope With Climate Change
Climate, January 10
California has focused on fortifying communities against wildfires. But with growing threats, that may not be enough.
The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island
Real Estate, January 10
A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes.
Adams Makes the Case for New York and for Himself
Metro, January 10
In his State of the City address, the mayor focused on safety and affordability and only briefly alluded to his own challenging circumstances.
$2.8 Million Homes in Uruguay
Real Estate, January 10
Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a golf course.
Wildfires Will Deepen Housing Shortage in Los Angeles
Business, January 9
With so many people displaced and looking for rentals, the region’s housing options could grow even scarcer and more expensive.
How the Destruction in Los Angeles Ranks in California’s Fire History
Graphics, January 9
The fires’ proximity to densely populated areas means they are burning through more structures than past fires that covered more territory, preliminary figures show.
How the destruction in Los Angeles ranks in California’s fire history.
U.S., January 9
The proximity of the fires to densely populated areas means that they are burning through more structures than past fires that covered more territory, preliminary figures show.
As Flames Consume Architectural Gems, a Hit to ‘Old California’
Culture, January 9
The historic ranch house of Will Rogers and an important residence by Ray Kappe were destroyed by the fires, which threaten L.A.’s spectacular design legacy.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Climbs to 6.93%, the Highest Since July
Business, January 9
Borrowing costs have been rising for months, tracking yields on government bonds. The move threatens to push more buyers and sellers to the sidelines.
The Costs of the L.A. Fires
Business, January 9
Damages are now estimated to reach up to $57 billion. The blazes add to a string of climate-related catastrophes hitting businesses and homeowners.
They Dreamed of a Traditional Marrakesh Riad for About $500,000
Interactive, January 9
A London couple searched the medina quarter of Marrakesh, Morocco, for a home they could rent out in the near term and retire to in the long term. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, January 9
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Harlem and on City Island.
Why Are There So Many Empty Bedrooms in U.S. Households?
Real Estate, January 9
The number and the share of unused bedrooms were higher than ever in 2023, according to a report.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, January 9
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford.
Hochul Seeks to Limit Private-Equity Ownership of Homes in New York
Metro, January 9
Widespread purchases of single-family homes by institutional investors may be contributing to soaring housing prices and low vacancy rates across the country.
Who Is the Developer Behind Trump’s $20 Billion Data Center Pledge?
Business, January 8
Hussain Sajwani, the founder and chairman of DAMAC Properties of Dubai, built the first Trump-branded golf course in the Middle East a decade ago.
‘Breaking Bad’ House Listed for $3.995 Million
Real Estate, January 8
The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said.
$2.3 Million Homes in Florida, New York and Maryland
Real Estate, January 8
A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda.
Biden Left Us With a ‘Prius Economy.’ It’s Time for Something Different.
Op Ed, January 7
Climate impacts are fueling the cost-of-living crisis, especially for the poor and working class.
Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets
Real Estate, January 7
When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a museum.”
Mobile-Home Lender Owned by Buffett Is Sued Over Risky Mortgages
Business, January 6
A federal consumer bureau claims Vanderbilt Mortgage, owned by Berkshire Hathaway, made loans to buyers of manufactured homes it knew could not repay them.
$1 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, January 6
A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta.
My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?
Real Estate, January 4
A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult.
Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case
Real Estate, January 3
Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related charges in December.
$1.5 Million Homes in Costa Rica
Real Estate, January 3
A two-bedroom artist’s retreat with built-in boulders, a four-bedroom house in a gated community on Tamarindo Bay, and a three-bedroom house set on a hill with a saltwater pool.
Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field
Real Estate, January 3
Women earn less than men and report more difficulty raising money to build housing and commercial spaces, but they are finding ways to overcome the obstacles.
The Growth in Homelessness Is an American Moral Failure
Op Ed, January 2
Homelessness is a crisis born of several compounded crises, a symptom of the varied ways our country is failing the most vulnerable.
In Harlem, Two Friends Joined Forces to Buy a Rowhouse. Which Was the Right Fit?
Interactive, January 2
Aiming to live ‘as neighbors, not roommates,’ two New Yorkers devised a plan to combine their budgets and become the co-owners of a two-family or three-family house.
What’s the No. 1 Complaint Among New Yorkers?
Real Estate, January 2
A look at service requests filed with the city reveals the biggest sources of vexation.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, January 2
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Nyack, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, January 2
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, on the Upper East Side and in Jackson Heights.
$1.3 Million Homes in Colorado, Illinois and Texas
Real Estate, January 1
A Queen Anne house in Denver, a top-floor condominium in Chicago and a ranch-style house in Austin.
One Set of China. Five Generations.
Interactive, December 31
A family’s set of dishes has passed through five generations of women, but will the teacups, plates and bowls make it to a sixth?
Carter’s Mission to Build More Housing Became an Urgent National Issue
National, December 31
After Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter linked themselves to Habitat for Humanity, it grew and built homes for millions. Now, their cause is a national crisis.
The Backsplash Could Be the Star of Your Kitchen, if You Let It
Real Estate, December 31
There are countless colors, styles and materials to choose from. It comes down to the statement you’d like to make.
$4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, December 30
This week’s listings include a compound in Healdsburg, a 1940s house in Glendale and an ocean-view home in Ventura.
Time to Retire? Better to Take On a New Challenge.
Real Estate, December 30
At 67, a heart surgeon leaves the suburbs for Brooklyn and for the chance to continue his life’s work in a new hospital.
A Look at Real Estate in New York City in 2024
Real Estate, December 29
With the year safely in the rearview mirror, StreetEasy looked at the most sought-after amenities and neighborhoods.
My Condo Sponsor Owes the Building $30,000. How Do We Make Him Pay?
Real Estate, December 28
The office of the New York State attorney general calls the failure of building sponsors to pay dues on unsold units a “serious” problem.
Los Angeles Building Featured on Doors’ ‘Morrison Hotel’ Cover Burns
Express, December 27
The building, now boarded up, was made famous when it was featured on the cover of the 1970 album “Morrison Hotel.”
Meses después de una tragedia en los Hamptons, una influente de Instagram sigue lidiando con las deudas
En español, December 27
En Instagram, Candice Miller mostraba al mundo deslumbrantes fiestas y vacaciones. Cuando murió su marido, Brandon Miller, tenía una deuda de 33,6 millones de dólares y solo 8000 dólares en el banco.
A Blog, an Anonymous Writer and Twin Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault
Real Estate, December 27
Years before they were charged with sex crimes, Oren and Alon Alexander took legal action to find a mystery blogger who claimed they had committed sexual assault as teenagers.
First-Time Home Buyer Shares His Household Hacks
Real Estate, December 27
With more than a million people following along on Instagram, Kyshawn Lane lets you know just when to vacuum your refrigerator coils.
The 10 Most Popular International Listings of 2024
Real Estate, December 27
This year, we led readers on more than 125 home tours in 28 countries. Here are our most read installments.
Flood-Soaked Homeowners Face a Costly Choice: Raise or Raze
Projects and Initiatives, December 27
As climate change intensifies, flooding is emerging as a threat for homes not previously seen as high-risk. Some residents are responding creatively by lifting up their homes.
Months After Hamptons Tragedy, Widow Contends With a Tangle of Debt
Metro, December 27
On Instagram, Candice Miller showed the world glittering parties and vacations. When her husband, Brandon Miller, died, he had $33.6 million in debt and just $8,000 in the bank.
Happy Hunting: Our Favorite Home-Buying Stories of 2024
Real Estate, December 26
This year, the Hunt touched down in 14 U.S. states and four foreign nations, with prices ranging from $135,000 to $6.75 million.
Which Borough Produces the Most Christmas Tree Waste?
Real Estate, December 26
As holiday joy transitions to wintry malaise, New Yorkers throw tons of trees to the curb.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, December 26
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in Hamilton Heights and Kensington.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, December 26
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Sea Cliff, and a five-bedroom in Mahwah.
$700,000 Homes in Georgia, Massachusetts and Maryland
Real Estate, December 25
A brick house in Savannah, a converted schoolhouse in Salem and a colonial-revival house in Takoma Park.
What a Photographer Saw in New York’s Migrant Shelters
Metro, December 24
For months, a photographer and a reporter documented what daily life was like for those living in hotels, tent facilities and former offices across the city.
As Rome Prepares for a Tourist Surge, Residents Fear Losing the City’s Soul
Foreign, December 24
The Catholic Jubilee in 2025 is expected to draw 32 million visitors. Officials are proud of the city’s accompanying makeover, but residents lament soaring housing costs and changes in Rome’s character.
Last Call for Neon in New York City
Real Estate, December 24
Signs at 30 Rockefeller Plaza and the Apollo Theater are among the latest to lose their vintage glow in favor of LED lighting.
Clean and Calm, in Grays, Blacks and Whites
Real Estate, December 24
A couple found plenty of sunlight in their new house in Chicago. All that was needed was the added “coolness.”
$2.5 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, December 23
A Mediterranean-style house in San Francisco, a cottage in Calistoga and a Craftsman in Los Angeles.
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.