Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, Today
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Should I Buy a Home Next to a Drug-Treatment Center?
Real Estate, Yesterday
There is evidence that such centers have little to no impact on safety and property value. But every home buyer has different criteria.
Wake Up! Your House Is Calling
Real Estate, August 23
Smart technology can make it easier to keep tabs on your home when you’re on vacation, but it also makes it harder to really get away.
Can a Puppy Help Sell Your Home?
Real Estate, August 23
Some brokers are bringing their love for animals to work and showing properties with shelter animals in tow.
Mixing Real Estate With Puppies and Kittens
Slideshow, August 23
Some brokers try to combine their work with animal shelters with their real estate listings.
The Cursed Legacy of the Most Expensive Plot of Land in Los Angeles
Style, August 23
Did someone really walk into an auction and buy the priciest piece of real estate in California for $100,000? Well, yes and no.
The End of Bidding Wars?
Real Estate, August 22
Multiple bids are becoming a rarity, even in the nation’s most competitive real estate markets.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, August 22
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Glen Cove, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Bridgeport, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, August 22
This week’s properties are in Williamsburg, Greenwich Village and on the Upper East Side.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, August 22
This week’s properties include a three-bedroom in Glen Cove, and four-bedroom in Bridgeport.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, August 22
This week’s properties are in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, Greenwich Village and the Upper East Side.
You Make the Call: Finding a Decent Kitchen in Bay Ridge
Interactive, August 22
A search for a two-bedroom co-op with enough kitchen space led this couple to southwest Brooklyn. Which apartment did they choose?
House Hunting in … the Czech Republic
Real Estate, August 21
In the capital city of Prague, developmental red tape and high construction costs have led to short supply and rising prices.
Riverfront Views in Central Prague
Slideshow, August 21
This three-bedroom apartment overlooking the Vltava River in central Prague is on the market for $1.2 million.
What You Get for $2 Million
Slideshow, August 21
A lighthouse keeper’s home on an island in Maine; a luxury prefab house in the desert near Moab, Utah; and a Craftsman-style home in Lexington.
$2 Million Homes in Maine, Utah and Kentucky
Real Estate, August 21
A lighthouse keeper’s home on a Penobscot Bay island, a luxury prefab house in the desert near Moab and a Craftsman-style home in Lexington.
Suffern, N.Y.: A Pedestrian-Friendly Place With City Access
Real Estate, August 21
The Rockland County village offers residents a walkable downtown and a more affordable lifestyle than they’re likely to find in surrounding areas.
Living In ... Suffern, N.Y.
Slideshow, August 21
The Rockland County village offers residents a walkable downtown and a more affordable lifestyle than they’re likely to find in surrounding areas.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, August 20
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
How to Buy a Sectional Sofa
Real Estate, August 20
They’re not just big — they’re a big investment, too. So how do you figure out which sofa and what components you need?
Who’s to Blame When Algorithms Discriminate?
The Upshot, August 20
A proposed rule from HUD would make it harder to hold people accountable for subtler forms of discrimination.
The Dog Run Sealed the Deal
Real Estate, August 19
Chico, a city dog, wasn’t ready for the suburbs — and neither were they. Jersey City suits them all just fine.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, August 18
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Can I Pay Less Rent if the Elevator Stops Working?
Real Estate, August 17
When the value of your apartment is temporarily diminished, you can make a strong argument for financial relief.
When You Give Your House Keys to a Stranger
Real Estate, August 16
Renting out your home can earn you some money, but how should you deal with having strangers in your space?
A Gentler Way to Gentrify?
Real Estate, August 16
Gentrifier, interloper, developer: A new breed of builders is attempting to reclaim the “D” word and make development a little kinder and friendlier.
Developer, and Other Dirty Words
Slideshow, August 16
A growing number of development companies are trying to shake the image of developers as interlopers and soften the blow of gentrification.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, August 15
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in New Rochelle, N.Y., and Somerset, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, August 15
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side and in Chelsea and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, August 15
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side and in Chelsea and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, August 15
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in New Rochelle, N.Y., and Somerset, N.J.
The Most Popular Listings of July
Real Estate, August 15
The most popular listings of July had views of water, mountains or New York City.
Se vende: un búnker con sauna para sobrevivir al apocalipsis
en Español, August 15
La proliferación de amenazas como los ciberataques, el terrorismo y el cambio climático ha disparado la oferta y la demanda de refugios de alta seguridad que ofrecen hasta piscinas, salas de cine y campos de tiro.
You Make the Call: Finding the Right Manhattan Neighborhood to Start a Family
Interactive, August 15
A young Greenwich Village couple aims to stay in the area, but how far will their budget take them? Here’s where they wound up.
House Hunting in … Canada
Real Estate, August 14
With a stable economy and little foreign demand, Manitoba’s cottage country is an affordable haven for nature lovers.
A Year-Round Lake House in Manitoba
Slideshow, August 14
This five-bedroom house on the sloping banks of the Bird River in Manitoba, Canada, is on the market for $680,000.
$1.3 Million Homes in Pennsylvania, California and Montana
Real Estate, August 14
A 1973 home near Scranton by the Apple store architect Peter Bohlin, a two-family house in Long Beach and an 1880 home in Bozeman.
What You Get for $1.3 Million
Slideshow, August 14
A 1973 home near Scranton by the Apple store architect Peter Bohlin, a two-family house in Long Beach and an 1880 home in Bozeman.
Somerville, N.J.: A Walkable Suburban Alternative
Real Estate, August 14
A decade ago, there may not have been much to see in this Somerset County borough. But a building boom and downtown revitalization have changed that.
Living In ... Somerville, N.J.
Slideshow, August 14
A decade ago, there may not have been much to see in this Somerset County borough. But a building boom and downtown revitalization have changed that.
A Boom Time for the Bunker Business and Doomsday Capitalists
U.S., August 13
Personalized disaster prep has grown into a multimillion-dollar business, fueled by a seemingly endless stream of new and revamped threats.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, August 13
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Shopping for Hammocks
Real Estate, August 12
Unless you live in London, you might not realize that you need a hammock. But you do.
Homes That Sold for Around $750,000
Real Estate, August 11
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Let’s Go Over the Summer Barbecue Rules
Real Estate, August 10
Barbecue grills on residential properties in New York cause more than 5,700 fires a year, so the rules are there for good reason.
New Jersey Family Terrorized by ‘The Watcher’ Sells Home at a Loss
New York, August 9
The family began receiving ominous notes three days after they closed on their dream home in 2014. They never moved in.
Converting to Geothermal Energy
Real Estate, August 9
Temporary bans on new natural gas connections have prompted some New York homeowners to turn to geothermal systems.
Now, Crown Heights Gets a Taste of Luxury
Real Estate, August 9
A large-scale condo joins the Brooklyn neighborhood’s century-old townhouses and rental buildings.
Could Your House Be an Instagram Star?
Real Estate, August 9
Here’s what it’s like to live in a home that is followed by thousands and has to feel lived in — but also always ready for a close-up.
The Best Cities for First-Time Buyers
Real Estate, August 8
If you’re thinking of buying your first home, you might want to consider one of these places.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, August 8
This week’s properties are in Crown Heights, Jackson Heights and on the Upper West Side.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, August 8
This week’s properties are four-bedrooms in Brigantine, N.J., and Baldwin, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, August 8
This week’s properties are in Crown Heights, Brooklyn and Jackson Heights, Queens, and on the Upper West Side.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, August 8
This week’s properties are four-bedrooms in Brigantine, N.J., and Baldwin, N.Y.
You Make the Call: Finding a Good Investment in Long Island City
Interactive, August 8
Unwilling to pay Manhattan prices, a young doctor takes her budget to Queens. Which apartment did she choose?
Housing Crisis Grips Ireland a Decade After Property Bubble Burst
World, August 8
A housing shortage has made Dublin one of the world’s most expensive cities to rent in. Homelessness is up sharply, while homeownership has fallen.
Overlooked No More: William Byron Rumford, a Civil Rights Champion in California
Obituaries, August 7
As the first black person elected to the California Legislature from the Bay Area, Rumford was at the forefront of the struggle to desegregate the promise and opportunity of the West Coast.
$450,000 Homes in Rhode Island, Tennessee and Kansas
Real Estate, August 7
A modern retreat inside a Coventry nature preserve, a Craftsman-style home outside Nashville and an 1869 house near Kansas State University.
What You Get for $450,000
Slideshow, August 7
A modern retreat inside a Coventry, R.I., nature preserve; a Craftsman-style home outside Nashville; and an 1869 house in Manhattan, Kan.
House Hunting in … France
Real Estate, August 7
Prices keep rising in Paris, where demand tramples supply and low interest rates entice new buyers.
A Four-Bedroom Houseboat on the Right Bank
Slideshow, August 7
This houseboat on the Seine, in central Paris, has a two-bedroom apartment and two studios, and is listed for $4.5 million.
The Financial District: A Tourist Magnet With a ‘Village-Like Quality’
Real Estate, August 7
Even with throngs of daily visitors and a surge in residential growth, those who live in the neighborhood describe a real sense of community.
Living In ... The Financial District
Slideshow, August 7
Even with throngs of daily visitors and an explosion of residential growth, those who live in the area say there is a real sense of community.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, August 6
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
The Best-Dressed Windows and How to Get Them
Real Estate, August 6
Roman shades, curtains, drapery — or some combination? Here’s how to figure out exactly what your windows need.
Is This Tower Too Tall for the Lower East Side?
New York, August 5
Monday: In an unusual move, a judge blocked a luxury development.
A Broadway Performer Finds His Spot in Harlem
Real Estate, August 5
For Jawan M. Jackson, a star of “Ain’t Too Proud: The Life and Times of the Temptations,” home is a big one-bedroom in a historic brownstone.
As Mortgage-Interest Deduction Vanishes, Housing Market Offers a Shrug
Business, August 4
President Trump’s tax cuts encouraged homeowners to stop deducting mortgage interest on their taxes, and there is no sign the change has brought down home prices.
Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million
Real Estate, August 4
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
A Hot Mess of Summer Air-Conditioning Issues
Real Estate, August 3
Electrical problems and unexpected co-op fees get in the way of keeping cool.
Plan for Supertall Tower Looming Over Lower East Side Is Halted, for Now
New York, August 2
The ruling was an unusual setback for developers planning luxury skyscrapers in neighborhoods dotted with low-rise buildings.
The East Side Home of a Muse to Andy Warhol Comes on the Market
Real Estate, August 2
Barbara Allen de Kwiatkowski, a former model who was part of Warhol’s inner circle, is asking $11.5 million for her Beekman Place duplex.
A Breather After the Rush to Beat the New ‘Mansion Tax’
Real Estate, August 2
The biggest sale in July was a sprawling penthouse at 220 Central Park South purchased by Sting.
Looking for a Beach House? It’ll Cost You
Real Estate, August 2
These days, you may end up paying more than just the asking price for a home near the water.
A Northern California Retreat, With Room for Friends
Slideshow, August 2
This three-building complex, near the Pacific Ocean, is listed for $3.625 million.
A Connecticut Island Cottage
Slideshow, August 2
This shingled house, on Cedar Island, is listed for $299,900.
A Vintage Florida Cabin
Slideshow, August 2
This 1957 house on Sanibel Island is listed for $800,000.
A Classic Cape Cod Bungalow
Slideshow, August 2
This 1930 cottage in Truro, Mass., is listed for $1.2 million.
A Lakefront Escape
Slideshow, August 2
This three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom house, on the Lower Peninsula of Michigan, is listed for $639,000.
Much Ado About a Little More Housing
Opinion, August 1
A ruckus over a rich suburb’s allowing a few more apartments shows how hard it can be to provide affordable housing.
New York State Officials Sue ‘Predatory’ Rent-to-Own Home Seller
Business, August 1
The lawsuit contends that Vision Property Management puts profits over people by putting hopeful home buyers into houses that often are uninhabitable.
Where Are the Swimming Pools?
Real Estate, August 1
A home with pool access doesn’t have to come at a sky-high price, if you look in the right neighborhood.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, August 1
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in St. James, N.Y., and Weston, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, August 1
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Beekman Place, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, August 1
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, Beekman Place, and Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, August 1
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in St. James, N.Y., and Weston, Conn.
Mortgage Rates Are Already Lower. They’re Not Helping Much.
Business, August 1
If the market since mortgage costs recently fell is any indication, a similar move by the Fed may not have the impact it once did.
You Make the Call: East Harlem or Murray Hill?
Interactive, August 1
An uptown renter trades a ‘New York shoebox’ for his very own two-bedroom. Which one did he choose?
House Hunting in … Antigua and Barbuda
Real Estate, July 31
The small Caribbean country has survived hurricanes and global financial downturns thanks to its abundant beachfront real estate.
Sweeping Views on the Coast of Antigua
Slideshow, July 31
This three-and-a-half-acre property on a bluff in Antigua and Barbuda is on the market for $4.25 million.
Bronxville, N.Y.: An Affluent Village 15 Miles From Manhattan
Real Estate, July 31
With good schools, an easy commute and a lively downtown, this walkable community in Westchester County is wealthy without being “flashy or fancy.”
Living In ... Bronxville, N.Y.
Slideshow, July 31
With good schools, an easy commute and a lively downtown, this walkable village in Westchester County is wealthy without being “flashy or fancy.”
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Real Estate, July 30
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
An Almost-Perfect House in New Haven
Real Estate, July 30
An architect obsessed with change finds the unthinkable: a home in Connecticut that doesn’t need changing. Now what?
A Connecticut Home That Just Felt Right
Slideshow, July 30
An architect obsessed with change finds the unthinkable: a home in New Haven that doesn’t need changing. Now what?
Shopping for Pitchers
Real Estate, July 29
For outdoor entertaining when it’s hot, there’s nothing better than a pitcher of something cold. Here’s how to choose the right one.
How ‘Developer’ Became Such a Dirty Word
The Upshot, July 29
It’s a demonized group, yet there are few solutions for the housing shortage that don’t at least partly involve more development.
The Golden Girls Would Violate Zoning Laws
Opinion, July 28
It’s absurd how restrictive they are, given growing inequality in housing.
Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million
Real Estate, July 28
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Can I Make My Landlord Take Out the Garbage?
Real Estate, July 27
City laws don’t specify where trash containers should be stored, but they do require buildings to be sanitary.