Shaking off first-time, home-buying jitters, a couple with a budget of just over $1 million searched for a two-bedroom with room for guests and their dog.
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
This week’s properties are a modern four-bedroom house in North Caldwell, and a colonial-style four-bedroom in Great Neck.
This week’s properties are in TriBeCa, Hudson Heights and Fort Hamilton.
A midcentury modern home in Murray, a Craftsman in Birmingham and a brick rowhouse in Washington
The residency-by-investment program meant to stimulate the economy was so popular that Spain had to shut it down.
Take a line-by-line look at the estimated costs of building this four-bedroom home in Phoenix, Ariz., under President Trump’s agenda.
The inquiry is another roadblock to efforts by HUD and DOGE to slash funds earmarked for the enforcement of the Fair Housing Act.
When he was five years old, Malcolm Barlow arrived at a country estate in Pennsylvania to escape World War II. He never left, under circumstances he would not understand until years later.
Lamps in all shapes and sizes can be used to recast the feel of a room, brighten dark corners and illuminate your treasures.
La crisis de la ciudad española ejemplifica una escasez más amplia de viviendas asequibles que se extiende rápidamente por Europa y aumenta la desigualdad.
A couple and their architect friend built a family home that celebrates hyperlocal building materials.
A surge in U.S. wealth has been driven by stock and home values. But the gains are concentrated at the top, leaving others in a sour economic mood.
The size of the fund, which is run by the Vistria Group, highlights how investors see an opportunity to address the nation’s housing crisis.
Condos in Sherman Oaks, Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles
The Spanish city’s woes mirror a broader affordable-housing crunch spreading rapidly across Europe and driving inequality.
One year after a settlement, sellers and buyers alike say that some agents are using loopholes to resist change.
Asking pot smokers to better ventilate their apartments may not work in older buildings or ones with poor air circulation.
The coastal region in northeastern Spain has a long artistic and cultural heritage, as well as both modern and historic homes.
Nailing a loose floorboard into the joist below should eliminate the rattle or squeak. But even if it doesn’t, we’ve got you covered.
Leasing for defense and aerospace start-ups is up as global tensions and conflicts buoy investments in manufacturing.
The film and TV producers champion the importance of family, at home and in the media.
Students and neighbors are suing the school, magnifying the broader complaint that institutions stifle free expression when they restrict access to public spaces following protests.
Columbia University’s gates, closed in 2023 in anticipation of demonstrations over the war in Gaza, are at the center of a lawsuit. In an emailed statement, a university spokesperson said the school is “focused on ensuring that all of our students...
After decades of nomadic land-based living, a couple decided to search for a fishing vessel that could take them on their next journey. How far would $350,000 go?
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, the East Village and St. George.
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom house in Stamford, Conn., and a four-bedroom house in Scarsdale, N.Y.
Americans are staying in their homes much longer than they did 20 years ago. Especially in California.
Privatizing the government-sponsored mortgage giants could be a windfall for investors and raise interest rates for home buyers.
A Queen Anne Revival in Harpers Ferry, a condo in an 1840 house in Charleston, and a shingled house in New Bedford.
A new book by the journalist Brian Goldstone puts a spotlight on people who have jobs but no homes, whose struggles remain largely invisible.
One community near Phoenix is taking a “completely different” approach to development.
There are endless possibilities for breeding coleus plants with wildly creative leaf colors and shapes. Home propagators can start with a windowsill.
A midcentury modern condo in Los Angeles, a cabin in Lake Arrowhead and an end-unit condo in Palm Springs.
What was next? Launching a plan, surviving the chaos of an apartment hunt, moving to New York, going back to school, and settling in.
Salvage experts are rushing to save handmade tiles from fireplaces that survived the Eaton fire before they are demolished.
The California Coastal Commission has been under siege like never before, alarming environmentalists and raising questions about the future of the 53-year-old state agency.
Forcing out an uncooperative subtenant at the end of a lease can be a lengthy, expensive process.
The sale of an island just off the coast of Bacoli, near Naples, has pit the quest for a rich investor against a more communal alternative.
A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.
With limited resources and an uncertain future, a couple built a tiny home that can go wherever life takes them.
The mountainous Balkan nation offers hillside chalets, seaside villas and contemporary cottages.
The Cobble Hill home, owned by the film editor Oliver Lief and the crime novelist Katia Lief, can also be fully converted into a residence. The asking price is $9.75 million.
With a budget of up to $900,000, a deaf couple toured several Manhattan neighborhoods in search of a one-bedroom or two-bedroom near parks and subways. Here’s what they found.
This week’s properties are in the West Village, Central Harlem and Boerum Hill.
This week’s properties are four-bedroom in South Orange, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Rye Brook, N.Y.
The median year that homes were built has risen, largely due to population growth and the need to house a migrating population.
An international dealer of objects and jewelry wanted to refurbish his family’s faraway beach home — but only if he could do it his own way.
In Brandon Flynn and the writer Jordan Tannahill’s 750-square-foot East Village apartment, a bold palette is filtered through a minimalist lens.
The restored building in Bedford-Stuyvesant was once home to the College of St. John the Baptist, which later became St. John’s University.
A calm retreat that’s just a short walk from the bacchanalia of Bourbon Street.
Here’s how the central bank’s interest rate stance influences car loans, credit cards, mortgages, savings and student loans.
Here are some tips on how to defend your home against floodwaters, dangerous winds and wildfires.
A 19th-century townhouse in Hudson, a condo in Honolulu and a Romanesque Revival building in Philadelphia.
Deciding where to live has always been a high-stakes financial decision, but a changing climate makes it even more critical. This guide will get you started.
William Pulte, the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, is consolidating control over Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and questioning employees’ productivity.
A family from California embraced the slopes of Park City, and built a house in tune with nature.
“Soon there’ll be no enforcement,” said Representative Maxine Waters of California. “We really are going to go backward.”
The interior designer searched close to home, in Paris and at an auction. Look for an easy upgrade, splurge on something unexpected, and bid on a one-of-a-kind object.
A cottage in North Hollywood, and condos in West Hollywood and Downtown
A woman felt extremely lucky when she was able to rent a room in Noe Valley after college in 1994. She’s still there.
A year after a landmark settlement called for a disruption in how real estate agents are paid, people say they still feel forced to pay them excessive commissions.
New York’s Real Property Law outlines ways that the percentage of common interest can be calculated for each unit.
The actor reflected on what means most to her, as she gets ready to release an album of Willie Nelson covers.
As property prices soar in Switzerland’s largest city, buyers are looking to its suburbs for both apartments and single-family homes.
Organizations that enforce the federal Fair Housing Act say they are struggling to operate with the sudden elimination of annual grants.
Chris Ramos spent years cycling through room rentals and living in his van, all so he could one day afford a home of his own. Would it be in San Francisco, or across the Bay?
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.
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom country house in Sherman, Conn., and a five-bedroom ranch-style house in Syosset, N.Y.
This week’s properties are in Lincoln Square, Lenox Hill and Annadale.
The government tried to save Detroit. Now it’s letting Washington wither.
Moving for the weather? A study of rainfall in major U.S. cities may surprise you.
The answer is in your yard. Watch closely for the smallest hints, record what you find and advance the cause of science.
A 1936 cottage in San Antonio, a 1925 stucco house in University City and a condo in Atlanta.
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.
Mason Gray, with 158 apartments ranging from studios to three-bedrooms, makes its debut in the Crown Heights historic district.
A Spanish-style house in San Rafael, an 1899 cottage in St. Helena and a 1978 condo in Santa Monica.
A hidden bar has taken hold in the netherworld of a subway station in Chelsea.
Federal agencies are removing topsoil from burned areas but will not test it for contaminants. So scientists and residents are testing fire-affected properties themselves.
In New York City, landlords are required to have an active contract with an approved elevator company, and to make needed repairs immediately.
The realities of construction costs and insurance payments after the Eaton fire have set in for residents.
The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.
A condo in the city center, a country villa nearby and a loft in the historic district.
Designed by the architect Carl Graffunder, a house built in 1964 is getting the love and respect it deserves.
Bell Works, the setting of the hit serial for Apple TV+, is now a tourist attraction, drawing fans to the architectural wonder.
Two neighboring families lost their houses in a Colorado wildfire. One was reimbursed for the contents of their home within seven weeks, and the other is still fighting.
Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.
With about $400,000 to spend, a Cincinnati transplant hit Manhattan looking to immerse herself in everything New York had to offer.
This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, Sutton Place and Howard Beach.
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Manasquan, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Huntington Bay, N.Y.
A study found that New Yorkers seeking to leave town most often search for homes in Philadelphia.
Mr. Lander wants 500,000 homes to be built in the city. Nearly every candidate has the crisis as a top issue.
Family quarters were built in dozens of New York City branches for custodians with the grueling job of stoking the coal-fired furnaces.
A condo in Miami, a 1920s cottage in Newport and an adobe house in Taos.
As some people age, they begin to think more seriously about building equity in their homes and having something to leave to their heirs.
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
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.
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.
Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.
The city has rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in meaningful ways. But the recovery is incomplete and uneven.
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
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 Federal Reserve’s relentless attack on inflation has jeopardized the housing market.
Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.
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.
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?
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
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?
Dr. Franklin and giving credit to women for their scientific contributions. Also: New College of Florida; Black unemployment; housing solutions; Covid risks.
The banking crisis may be just getting started.
Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.
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.
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.
Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.
What is it like to pour your life savings into apartments that might never get built?
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.
Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
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.
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.
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.
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home.
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.
Inflation-corrected prices may end up substantially lower as factors driving high home prices weaken with time.
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.
A House subcommittee investigation found four firms were responsible for nearly 15,000 eviction filings while there were moratoriums on evictions.
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 project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.
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.
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.
Rarely have so many Americans gained so much equity in so little time, but it’s also inseparable from the housing affordability crisis.