House Hunting in … Spain
Real Estate, Today
While some parts of Spain’s real estate market remain depressed, demand and prices are rising in major cities and tourist destinations like Seville.
Brooklyn Heights: 19th-Century Streets and 21st-Century Changes
Real Estate, Today
With the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park and new luxury housing, Brooklyn Heights is drawing international tourists and ever-more-affluent buyers.
A 19th-Century Andalusian Home
Slideshow, Today
This 13,000-square-foot house, on 8.7 acres of olive groves, is on the market for 3.5 million euros, or about $4.12 million.
What You Get for $1.3 Million
Slideshow, Today
A 1933 Tudor revival home in Beaverton, Ore.; a hillside condominium in Sea Ranch, Calif.; and a one-bedroom co-op in New York City.
$1.3 Million Homes in Oregon, California and New York
Real Estate, Today
A 1933 Tudor revival home in Beaverton, a hillside condominium in Sea Ranch and a one-bedroom co-op in Manhattan near Central Park.
Living In ... Brooklyn Heights
Slideshow, Today
With the development of Brooklyn Bridge Park and new luxury housing, Brooklyn Heights is drawing international tourists and ever-more-affluent buyers.
Drawing a Younger Crowd to Lower Manhattan
Business, Yesterday
The neighborhood may be the oldest part of New York, but it feels like the newest with the arrival of hotels, residential and office towers, restaurants and nightclubs that cater to millennials.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, Yesterday
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
A Minnesota Lake House Built on Legend
Real Estate, Yesterday
Most renovations come with surprises. But no one expected those old stories to be true.
A New Foundation for a Family Home
Slideshow, Yesterday
Most renovations come with surprises. But no one expected those old stories to be true.
In Jersey City, It’s Kushner vs. Kushner in a Race to Develop
Metro, May 21
Charles and Murray Kushner, famously estranged brothers, are each betting they can transform a gritty neighborhood. Can both win?
Shopping for Outdoor Dining Chairs
Real Estate, May 21
The ideal outdoor dining chair isn’t simply a more durable version of an interior chair. It should encourage lounging.
The Eviction Machine Churning Through New York City
Interactive, May 20
Housing court, a system created to protect tenants, has become a powerful tool for landlords.
Behind New York’s Housing Crisis: Weakened Laws and Fragmented Regulation
Interactive, May 20
Affordable housing is vanishing as landlords exploit a broken system, pushing out rent-regulated tenants and catapulting apartments into the free market.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, May 20
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region
The Neighbor’s Fence Is an Eyesore. What to Do?
Real Estate, May 19
The fence next door, an amalgam of plywood, corrugated roofing and old doors, has ruined the view. But it may not be against the law.
The Ever Evolving North Fork
Real Estate, May 18
As people who are priced out of the Hamptons continue to explore the North Fork, once quiet hamlets are becoming livelier and more upscale.
Massimo Ferragamo’s Duplex on the Market for $18 Million
Real Estate, May 18
The apartment, on the eighth and ninth floors of 655 Park Avenue, has five bedrooms and a 3,000-square foot terrace.
Massimo Ferragamo’s Park Avenue Duplex
Slideshow, May 18
The apartment, on the eighth and ninth floors of 655 Park Avenue, has five bedrooms and a 3,000-square foot terrace.
For Some in the Hamptons, It’s Not a Home Without a Dock
Real Estate, May 18
The Hamptons may be known for its party circuit, but it is also a haven for boaters, many of whom want to be able set sail straight from home.
A House With Its Own Dock
Slideshow, May 18
For some homeowners in the Hamptons, being able to set sail straight from home is more important than being right on the ocean.
Homes for Sale in the Hamptons
Real Estate, May 17
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Sagaponack, N.Y., and East Hampton, N.Y.
Renting a One-Bedroom
Real Estate, May 17
One-bedroom rents in the United States were fairly stable over the last year, but in some places the wallet received a shock.
Could a Colonial-Era Golf Club Solve Hong Kong’s Housing Woes?
Foreign, May 17
Affordable housing advocates say Hong Kong needs the land that golf clubs use. But others say the city needs its golf courses to attract those who make the city a global financial hub.
On the Market in the Hamptons
Slideshow, May 17
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Sagaponack, N.Y., and East Hampton, N.Y.
Homes for Sale on the North Fork and Shelter Island
Real Estate, May 17
This week’s properties are in Peconic, Baiting Hollow, and Shelter Island, N.Y.
On the Market on the North Fork and Shelter Island
Slideshow, May 17
This week’s properties are in Peconic, Baiting Hollow, and Shelter Island, N.Y.
A Home to Reshape in His Image
Real Estate, May 17
An image consultant priced out of Harlem switches his search to the South Bronx.
Shelter Island, N.Y.: A Paradise That Has Its Challenges
Real Estate, May 16
For those who can put up with inconveniences like a lack of shopping, Shelter Island offers any number of charms.
House Hunting in … Peru
Real Estate, May 16
Housing prices around Lima remain strong, but some worry that the country’s recent political upheaval may affect the real estate market.
A Minimalist Retreat in Peru
Slideshow, May 16
This five-bedroom house near Lima is on the market for $1.27 million.
$800,000 Homes in Missouri, Georgia and Pennsylvania
Real Estate, May 16
A 1916 colonnaded home in Kansas City, a midcentury-modern house in Atlanta and a riverfront home in New Hope.
What You Get for $800,000
Slideshow, May 16
A 1916 colonnaded home in Kansas City, Mo.; a midcentury-modern house in Atlanta; and a riverfront home in New Hope, Pa.
Inside the Hamptons House Where Kevin Durant Hosted N.B.A. Suitors in 2016
Sports, May 16
The estate at 189 Further Lane was the venue for one of the most significant courtships in N.B.A. history. Durant paid $100,000 for the 10-day rental.
Living On ... Shelter Island, N.Y.
Slideshow, May 16
For those who can put up with inconveniences like a lack of shopping, Shelter Island offers any number of charms.
A Baltimore Neighborhood Is Revitalized, With Help From Its Residents
Business, May 15
Despite big challenges, the residents of Mount Vernon, a historic area with buildings more than 100 years old, embarked on a determined comeback.
Why Don’t People Who Can’t Afford Housing Just Move Where It’s Cheaper?
Upshot, May 15
California is in fact losing population to domestic migration, but for many people, the calculation is more about social networks than economics.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, May 15
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Making the Most of a Tiny Kitchen on a Tiny Budget
Real Estate, May 15
So what if you have no room to expand and little money to spend? There are still ways to make your kitchen feel bigger and function better.
How to Become a Plant Parent
Smarter Living, May 14
Turn your home into the most Instagram-ready indoor jungle on the block.
Who Is to Blame for Illegal Renovations?
Real Estate, May 14
A buyer’s question illustrates the importance of due diligence in New York State.
Ben Carson vs. the Fair Housing Act
Editorial, May 13
A federal court should stop HUD from shelving rules that would help curb housing segregation around the United States.
An Angular Beach House That’s Soft Inside
Real Estate, May 14
The oddly shaped house in the Hamptons was dated, but also strangely appealing. Maybe all it needed was an update.
Softening Up a House in the Hamptons
Slideshow, May 14
The oddly shaped house in Wainscott, N.Y., was dated, but also strangely appealing.
What the Fastest Growth in the U.S. Means for Idaho Politics
National, May 13
These are heady times for Boise, with an influx of newcomers, a spike in home prices and a jolt of jobs. But how will that change the politics in a conservative rural state?
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, May 13
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region
These 95 Apartments Promised Affordable Rent in San Francisco. Then 6,580 People Applied.
Sunday Business, May 12
The nation’s housing policy for the poor can feel like a giant lottery. Sometimes it actually is a lottery.
A Townhouse Where Nancy Reagan and Danish Royalty Partied
Real Estate, May 11
The home of a former ambassador on the Upper East Side goes on the market for $8.9 million.
The House That Got Away
Real Estate, May 11
In every house hunt, there’s a place that you didn’t buy that sticks in your memory, maybe even becoming lovelier as time goes by.
A Townhouse Where Nancy Reagan and Danish Royalty Once Partied
Slideshow, May 11
The home of John L. Loeb Jr., a former U.S. ambassador to Denmark, goes on the market for $8.9 million.
New Yorkers Who Love Where They Live
Real Estate, May 11
New Yorkers are hard to impress, but some are such big fans of their apartment buildings that they act as volunteer cheerleaders.
First-Time Home Buyers Learn to Move Quickly in Tight Markets
Business, May 11
Seasonal demand from buyers is increasing as usual, but shoppers are finding a lack of new listings. Also daunting: coming up with a down payment.
When Should You List Your Home?
Real Estate, May 10
Depending on where you live, May could be the right month to put your home on the market if you want the best return.
A New 25-Story Tower on City Hall Park
Real Estate, May 10
Richard Rogers, an architect for Paris’s Centre Pompidou, designs his first apartment building in the U.S. on a kite-shaped piece of land downtown.
Homes for Sale in New York State
Real Estate, May 10
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. and Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, May 10
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y. and Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, May 10
This week’s properties are in Midtown, the Financial District and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, May 10
This week’s properties are in Midtown, the Financial District and Prospect Heights, Brooklyn.
For a Designer, Less Is More
Real Estate, May 10
A young buyer went looking for a no-frills apartment.
Summer House Madness
Metropolitan, May 10
It’s time to shine a light on Seasonal Realty Disorder: the need to overlook fatal flaws in a cute summer house.
California Will Require Solar Power for New Homes
Business, May 9
The state mandate, to take effect in 2020, is the first in the country and is expected to add $8,000 to $12,000 to the cost of a house.
Eric Schneiderman’s Legacy in Financial Cases May Survive His Downfall
Business, May 9
As New York’s attorney general, Mr. Schneiderman used the same playbook that raised the profiles of his predecessors. Whoever fills the job next will probably do the same thing.
House Hunting in … Norway
Real Estate, May 9
After a brief slowdown in 2017, following tightening government regulations, housing in Oslo is selling quickly again and prices are rising.
A Home Overlooking the Oslofjord
Slideshow, May 9
This penthouse on the water in Oslo is on the market for about $6.82 million.
$1.895 Million Homes in North Carolina, Vermont and California
Real Estate, May 9
A colonial-style house in Raleigh, a 117-acre estate in Kirby and a 1968 home in Sonoma County.
What You Get for $1.895 Million
Slideshow, May 9
A colonial-style house in Raleigh, N.C.; a 117-acre estate in Kirby, Vt.; and a 1968 home in Healdsburg, Calif.
Union City, N.J.: Close to the City, but Still Affordable
Real Estate, May 9
For generations of Cuban immigrants and a growing wave of young professionals, the cliff-top city offers reasonably priced housing and an urban vibe.
Living In ... Union City, N.J.
Slideshow, May 9
For generations of Cuban immigrants and a growing wave of young professionals, the cliff-top city offers reasonably priced housing and an urban vibe.
Civil Rights Groups Challenge HUD’s Fair Housing Enforcement
National, May 8
A coalition of national and Texas-based housing groups filed a lawsuit against HUD seeking to reinstate an Obama-era rule that linked federal development funding to anti-discrimination efforts.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, May 8
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
The Water Will Come, but Not to This Miami Home
Special Sections, May 8
The city’s flooding is expected to get worse as sea levels rise. So a Michigan man has built a house in South Beach that should withstand the water.
Civil Rights Groups Plan to Sue HUD Over Fair Housing Rule
National, May 7
The suit, part of an effort to prevent discrimination in the distribution of disaster relief funds along the Gulf Coast, comes after Secretary Ben Carson suspended an Obama-era provision.
Hire Interstate Movers Without Getting Scammed
Smarter Living, May 8
Moving across town is one thing, but across state lines is another. Here’s how to find reputable movers and get everything to your new home safely.
Hawaii Volcano Evacuee ‘Never Thought This Would Happen to Me’
Video, May 7
Dozens of homes have been destroyed since the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii started erupting on May 3.
The Pleasure and Pain of Being California, the World’s 5th-Largest Economy
National, May 7
Years of robust growth have brought California bragging rights and rising homelessness, soaring salaries and endless traffic, flooded state coffers and eye-popping house prices.
Sean Hannity’s Guide to Real Estate
Editorial, May 6
As the Fox News star and hedge funders have thrived, many Americans find themselves unable to afford homes or pay the rent.
Shopping for Bunk Beds
Real Estate, May 7
Whether you have an expanding family or occasional overnight guests, bunk beds offer a practical solution — and they’re fun.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,000,000
Real Estate, May 6
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region
When a Mentally Ill Sibling Disturbs the Neighbors
Real Estate, May 5
A co-op board plans to evict a family because of one member’s noisy outbursts
Sting and Bruce Willis Sell Central Park West Duplexes
Real Estate, May 4
Several high-profile closings took place in April, including sales involving Sting, Bruce Willis, Roberta Flack and the estate of David Rockefeller.
New Apartment Tower Will Be One of City’s Biggest
Real Estate, May 4
A 42-story building, which pushes the western edge of Hell’s Kitchen to the Hudson River, will have 1,028 rental apartments.
The New Retirement: Near the Kids
Real Estate, May 4
As America’s population ages, senior communities are being built in less traditional places: the cities where seniors’ children live.
April’s Most Popular Properties
Real Estate, May 3
The most-viewed properties on The New York Times’s “Find a Home” listings site.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, May 3
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Greenwich Village and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.
Trump Place Does Not Have to Be a Forever Name, Judge Says
Metro, May 3
The ruling means apartment owners at 200 Riverside Boulevard can vote to decide whether the T-R-U-M-P letters can come down, without fear of a lawsuit.
Amazon Pauses Huge Development Plans in Seattle Over Tax Plan
Business, May 2
In an unusually public spat, Amazon is rethinking some building projects in Seattle because of a new tax being considered by the City Council.
A New Tower Designed to Blend Into Yorkville
Real Estate, May 3
Deborah Berke, dean of the Yale School of Architecture, has designed a 19-story condo that fits with Yorkville’s local architecture.
Airbnb Drives Up Rent Costs in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Report Says
Metro, May 3
A study released by the city comptroller said Airbnb rentals take units off the market for full-time residents.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and Connecticut
Real Estate, May 3
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Saddle River, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Easton, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, May 3
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Greenwich Village and Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn.
In an East Village Studio, the Numbers Added Up
Real Estate, May 3
A co-op owned by a math professor appealed with its chalkboard equations and smart-home technology.
Why Are New York’s Schools Segregated? It’s Not as Simple as Housing
Interactive, May 2
New data shows that 40 percent of the city’s children don’t attend their neighborhood school, undermining the idea that residential patterns cause racial isolation.
House Hunting in … Nicaragua
Real Estate, May 2
Nicaragua’s housing market has improved since the 2008 global financial crisis, but recent social unrest has put a damper on sales of late.
A Minimalist Home in Managua
Slideshow, May 2
This concrete house in the Villa Fontana Sur neighborhood is listed for $1.25 million.
$375,000 Homes in West Virginia, Minnesota and Connecticut
Real Estate, May 2
A 1770 house in Middleway, a Spanish-Tudor revival home in Minneapolis and a Cape Cod in Sharon.
What You Get for $375,000
Slideshow, May 2
A 1770 house in Middleway, W.V.; a Spanish-Tudor revival home in Minneapolis; and a 2007 Cape Cod-style home in Sharon, Conn.
Living In ... Northport, N.Y.
Slideshow, May 2
A Long Island community with the feeling of a small town in New England, Northport is also an arts hub, with galleries and theaters.
Northport, N.Y.: Old-Time Charm in a Waterfront Village
Real Estate, May 2
A Long Island community with the feeling of a small town in New England, Northport is also an arts hub, with galleries and theaters.
In a Revived Durham, Black Residents Ask: Is There Still Room for Us?
Business, May 1
Upscale developments downtown have drawn a demographic that is largely wealthy and white, making some others feel unwelcome.
Dogs and Cats and Decorating: It’s Easier Than You Think
Real Estate, May 1
Designers with pets offer advice about how to create an animal-friendly home without sacrificing style.
A ‘True Treasure’ Is Reduced to Rubble in Smithtown
Metro, April 30
The Long Island house, built in 1845 and known as the Ebo Hill mansion, was being restored when a fire destroyed it.
Anonymous Owner, L.L.C.: Why It Has Become So Easy to Hide in the Housing Market
Upshot, April 30
A way to protect property owners from personal liability has also turned out to be handy for enabling problematic behavior, like laundering money or being a bad landlord.
When the Downstairs Neighbors Become Best Friends
Real Estate, April 30
Sharing the downstairs washing machine and the upstairs coffee maker brings eight strangers together in Bushwick, Brooklyn.
Detroit Was Crumbling. Here’s How It’s Reviving.
Interactive, April 30
Last week, we visited the city to find further signs of recovery as Detroit moves out from under budgetary oversight.
Homes That Sold for Around $1,300,000
Real Estate, April 29
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region
For a Mess Made by a Few, Many May Be Punished
Real Estate, April 28
When some residents are sloppy in the trash room, a co-op board threatens to fine everyone on the floor.
Freddie Mac Examines Loan to Possible Rent-to-Own Housing Provider
Business, April 27
The government agency said it was reviewing a loan that may have gone to support a rent-to-own housing firm in Indianapolis.
A $39.5 Million Penthouse at 740 Park Avenue
Real Estate, April 27
After serving in top executive roles at places like Merrill Lynch, John A. Thain is making another big move: He’s selling his Park Avenue penthouse.
Is My Not-So-Smart House Watching Me?
Real Estate, April 27
Smart-house technology has made it easier to turn on the lights and set the thermostat, but sometimes objects go rogue.
Diary of a New York Co-op Board President
Real Estate, April 27
Living in a co-op has its pros and cons, but when it comes to a big building project, a co-op can turn into an un-co-op — as in uncooperative.
When a Co-op Project Turns Into War
Real Estate, April 27
An effort to install central air-conditioning in a prewar co-op so deeply divides the residents that a board president is forced to step down.
Could You Be Sued as a Co-op Board Member?
Real Estate, April 27
Co-op living can be filled with strife and disagreement, leading to lawsuits, but can individual board members be held liable?
Terraces to Look At and Linger On
Real Estate, April 26
Designers are redefining terraces; instead of plain rectangles tacked onto the sides of buildings, they’re becoming more like outdoor rooms.
How Old Are Home Buyers?
Real Estate, April 26
Millennials dominated the home-buying market in the last year, and unmarried women out-bought unmarried men across all generations.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, April 26
This week’s properties are in Huntington, N.Y., New Rochelle, N.Y., and Westport, Conn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, April 26
This week’s properties are in Huntington, N.Y., New Rochelle, N.Y., and Westport, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, April 26
This week’s properties are in Central Harlem and Kips Bay.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan
Real Estate, April 26
This week’s properties are in Central Harlem and Kips Bay.
With Baby on the Way, Laundry Comes First
Real Estate, April 26
A couple expecting their first child make sure they have a washer-dryer in place.
What Amazon’s New Headquarters Could Mean for Rents
Business, April 25
Winning the contest could mean a steeper increase in local housing costs over the next decade, a study finds. Nashville is already contemplating the impact.
Vel Phillips, Housing Rights Champion in the ′60s, Is Dead at 95
Obits, April 25
She broke racial and gender barriers on her way to spearheading open-housing legislation in Milwaukee and was a voice in Democratic national politics.
Living In ... Bergenfield, N.J.
Slideshow, April 25
A walkable place with a reasonable commute to the city, Bergenfield attracts families with its warm, welcoming vibe.
Bergenfield, N.J.: Comfortable And Unassuming
Real Estate, April 25
A walkable place with a reasonable commute to the city, Bergenfield attracts newcomers with its warm, welcoming vibe.
A Retreat on the French Riviera
Slideshow, April 25
The home, in a quiet spot near the village of Plascassier, is listed for about $3.6 million.
House Hunting in … France
Real Estate, April 25
On the French Riviera, where the luxury market is rebounding, prices increased an average of 4.5 percent in the last year.
$2.5 Million Homes in New York, California and Georgia
Real Estate, April 25
A 19th-century cottage in East Hampton, a Tudor-style home in Altadena and an 1871 house in Savannah.
What You Get for $2.5 Million
Slideshow, April 25
A 19th-century cottage in East Hampton, N.Y.; a Tudor-style home in Altadena, Calif.; and an 1871 house in Savannah, Ga.
After Years of Decline, a California Port City Sheds Its Past
Business, April 24
About three dozen development projects, valued around $3.5 billion, are underway or in the pipeline in Long Beach.
A Place to Recharge and Reset
Slideshow, April 24
For designers Josh Kay and Susana Simonpietri, a 1973 house in East Hampton, N.Y., offers an escape from Brooklyn.
The House They Weren’t Going to Buy
Real Estate, April 24
For a pair of designers in Brooklyn, getting a place in East Hampton just before the birth of their son was out of the question. They did it anyway.