Everything You Think You Know About Housing Is Probably Wrong
Arts, Yesterday
In cities, many people think “density” means crowded neighborhoods and greedy developers, but a new show at the Skyscraper Museum tells a different story.
Burbank, Calif.: In the Valley, Over the Hill From Los Angeles
Real Estate, Yesterday
A city with tree-lined streets, movie studios and prices that are rising for single-family houses and holding steady for condos.
A Tour of Burbank, Calif.
Slideshow, Yesterday
A city with tree-lined streets, movie studios and prices that are rising for single-family houses and holding steady for condos.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, Yesterday
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
A Home You Can Ski Right Into
Real Estate, Yesterday
For a tennis professional and his growing family, building a house near Lake Tahoe, Calif., was about more than just learning a new sport.
A Lake Tahoe House That Mirrors a Ski Run
Slideshow, Yesterday
For an Oklahoma tennis player and his growing family, building a house near a California ski resort was about more than just learning a new sport.
$900,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, January 27
A 1937 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a midcentury ranch in San Diego and a modern house built in 2019 in Santa Rosa.
What You Get for $900,000 in California
Slideshow, January 27
A 1937 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a midcentury ranch in San Diego and a modern house built in 2019 in Santa Rosa.
Shopping for Bathmats
Real Estate, January 27
Because the small luxuries are sometimes the most essential.
Harry and Meghan’s Big Funding Source Is Private. Sort of.
World, January 26
Prince Charles’s pledge to help support the couple as they forgo public funding has put a spotlight on his own sources of wealth, including a billion-pound real estate conglomerate.
Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million
Real Estate, January 26
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Deciding When to Downsize and Move to the City
Real Estate, January 25
Sometimes, the decision to move is made for you. But sometimes you just want a change. Here’s how to work through your options.
The High Line’s Latest Starchitect Project
Real Estate, January 24
Thomas Heatherwick, who created the Vessel at Hudson Yards, has designed buildings where every window is a bay window.
Dealing With Clutter Hangover
Real Estate, January 24
The holidays are a distant memory and so too is the joy from all that new stuff you acquired. Marie Kondo would not be pleased.
In NoLIta, a Rental Renovated in Shades of Purple
Real Estate, January 24
It took a lot of nerve (and a very understanding landlord) to do what one Russia-born designer and his partner did. And it wasn’t the first time.
They Convinced the Landlord to Let Them Renovate. In Purple.
Slideshow, January 24
It took a lot of nerve (and a very understanding landlord) to do what one Russia-born designer and his partner did. But it wasn’t the first time.
The Myth of the Urban Boomer
The Upshot, January 24
Baby boomers are actually less drawn to urban living than previous generations.
Frederic Berman, Protector of Renters in New York, Dies at 92
New York, January 23
He helped institute safeguards for tenants of 1.4 million rent-controlled apartments in the ’60s and was a key player behind the Rent Stabilization Law.
Where Are the Best Places for Millennials to Live and Work?
Real Estate, January 23
Younger workers are likelier to seek new cities for career advancement. Here are the Top 10 metro areas based on job-relevant factors.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
Real Estate, January 23
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, Midtown and Park Slope, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, January 23
This week’s properties include a seven-bedroom in Metuchen, N.J., and a five-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 23
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, Midtown and Park Slope, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 23
This week’s properties include a seven-bedroom in Metuchen, N.J., and a five-bedroom in Dobbs Ferry, N.Y.
She’s 91 and Is Being Kicked Out of Her Apartment
New York, January 23
Dozens of residents of an independent living community in Manhattan — some as old as 99 — are being forced out of the homes they thought they’d die in.
No Broker, No Problem: A Renter Goes Solo for Her Brooklyn Hunt. Which Home Would You Choose?
Interactive, January 23
After taking a job in Park Slope, Linda Kudla made frequent trips from Massachusetts to see apartments in the neighborhood. Here’s where she wound up.
House Hunting in Turks and Caicos: A Villa on the Beach for $795,000
Real Estate, January 22
With its strong building codes, convenient air-travel and use of the American dollar, the Caribbean archipelago is thriving as a destination for buyers and renters.
A Seaside Retreat in Turks and Caicos
Slideshow, January 22
This three-bedroom, 3,538-square-foot house with a boardwalk on Chalk Sound is on the market for $795,000.
$1.2 Million Homes in New York, California and Florida
Real Estate, January 22
A Greek Revival-style house in Hudson, a midcentury-modern home in Los Angeles and a cottage in Key West.
What You Get for $1.2 Million
Slideshow, January 22
A Greek Revival-style house in Hudson, N.Y.; a midcentury-modern home in Los Angeles; and a cottage in Key West, Fla.
Poway, Calif.: A Tight Community With San Diego at Its Doorstep
Real Estate, January 21
Residents say they like the country setting and good schools, as well as the access to urban jobs and sandy beaches.
A Tour of Poway, Calif.
Slideshow, January 21
Residents in this San Diego suburb say they like the country setting and good schools, as well as the access to urban jobs and sandy beaches.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, January 21
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Detroit’s Revival Is Anchored in Its Train Station
Business, January 21
Ford Motor is transforming the long-vacant Michigan Central Station, part of the city’s overall resurgence.
Michael Imperioli’s Home Away From Home
Real Estate, January 21
The ‘Sopranos’ actor has a new TV series filming in New York and a new place on the Upper West Side. But the décor is classic Hollywood Regency.
An Actor’s Old-School Sublet on the Upper West Side
Slideshow, January 21
The ‘Sopranos’ actor has a new TV series filming in New York and a new place on the Upper West Side. But the décor is classic Hollywood Regency.
How to Convince a White Realtor You’re Middle Class
Opinion, January 21
Black people expend daily energy to counteract racial stereotypes and get fair treatment.
$2.9 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, January 20
An Arts and Crafts bungalow in Burlingame, a midcentury-modern home in Ojai and a Richard Neutra house in Encino with breathtaking mountain views.
What You Get for $2.9 Million in California
Slideshow, January 20
An Arts and Crafts bungalow in Burlingame, a midcentury-modern home in Ojai and a Richard Neutra house in Los Angeles.
The Neighborhoods We Will Not Share
Opinion, January 20
Persistent housing segregation lies at the root of many of our society’s problems. Trump wants to make it worse.
The Perils of Renovating if You Rent
Real Estate, January 20
A woodworker spent six years turning his apartment into ‘a delightful, strange, kooky space.’ Then his landlord nearly doubled the rent.
Homes That Sold for Around $1.5 Million
Real Estate, January 19
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
How Do I Rent a New York Apartment for Less Than a Year?
Real Estate, January 18
Finding a suitable short-term home is challenging. But in the last few years, a new industry has sprung up with more options for renters like your daughter.
Are You Overlooking Something That Could Make You Richer?
Business, January 17
You probably aren’t paying enough attention to your debt, an accountant argues in a new book, and that could be costing you.
Fighting to Preserve the Magic of Lower Fifth Avenue
Real Estate, January 17
New development threatens views of the Empire State Building from the Flatiron Building.
Walking Along the ‘Iron-Empire Corridor’
Slideshow, January 17
New development endangers views of the Empire State Building.
Would You Sell Your Home to an Algorithm?
Real Estate, January 16
The highly streamlined home-purchasing process known as iBuying is on the rise. Here are the markets embracing it the most.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, January 16
This week’s properties are in Midtown East, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, January 16
This week’s homes include a three-bedroom in Old Westbury, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Westport, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 16
This week’s properties are in Midtown East, Forest Hills Gardens, Queens, and Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 16
This week’s homes include a three-bedroom in Old Westbury, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Westport, Conn.
A Bronx Renter Considers Upgrades in Manhattan and Queens. Which Borough Did She Choose?
Interactive, January 16
Seeking more space indoors and out, one renter with a $2,000 monthly budget explored whether it was worth leaving her South Bronx neighborhood. Here's where she wound up.
House Hunting in Alberta, Canada: A Timber Chalet in the Rockies
Real Estate, January 15
Outside the ski hub of Banff, a strong second-home market is lifting sales and prices. Not so in nearby Calgary.
Mountain Living in Western Canada
Slideshow, January 15
This timber-framed home near the ski mecca of Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada, is on the market for $2.9 million.
$400,000 Homes in Indiana, Massachusetts and Arkansas
Real Estate, January 15
A custom-designed midcentury home near Indianapolis, an 1850s Italianate in New Bedford and a renovated house in Little Rock.
What You Get for $400,000
Slideshow, January 15
A custom-designed midcentury home near Indianapolis; an 1850s Italianate in New Bedford, Mass.; and a renovated house in Little Rock, Ark.
Seal Beach, Calif.: Small-Town Ambience on the Orange County Coast
Real Estate, January 15
A friendly community avoids the crowds of its better-known neighbors.
A Stroll Through Seal Beach, Calif.
Slideshow, January 15
A friendly community avoids the crowds of some of its neighbors.
Hyde Park, N.Y.: A Gilded Age Getaway With a Friendly Vibe
Real Estate, January 15
There are affordable homes and plenty of things to do in this picturesque Dutchess County town. What’s missing: a town center and wastewater management.
Living In ... Hyde Park, N.Y.
Slideshow, January 15
There are affordable homes and plenty of things to do in the picturesque Dutchess County town. What’s missing: a town center and wastewater management.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, January 14
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Co-Living Grows Up
Real Estate, January 14
As co-living companies race to open projects in New York, the options for renters are multiplying.
$1.8 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, January 13
A restored 1888 Victorian complex in Redlands, a 1916 clapboard cottage in San Francisco and a midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles.
What You Get for $1.8 Million in California
Slideshow, January 13
A restored 1888 Victorian complex in Redlands, a 1916 clapboard cottage in San Francisco and a midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles.
Shopping for Coasters
Real Estate, January 13
Sure, they protect your furniture. But that doesn’t mean they have to be boring.
Homes That Sold for Around $450,000
Real Estate, January 12
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
What Happens if Your Landlord Raises the Rent Without Notice?
Real Estate, January 11
Changes to New York rent laws have provided market rate tenants with some protections, but you still have to tread carefully.
How to Find an Apartment When You’re Moving Across the Country
Smarter Living, January 10
Moving for work, love or just a change of pace? Here’s how to find a place you’ll love to live in before you make the journey.
New York Reaches Settlement With Rent-to-Own Home Seller
Business, January 10
The agreement with Vision Property Management would require the company to provide clean titles to 58 renters in the state.
Hudson Yards Promised a Park. They Didn’t Mention the Giant Wall.
Arts, January 10
For phase two, the developer imagines a 700-foot-long structure overshadowing the High Line. “The last thing New Yorkers need is a wall,” a state senator said.
Could the Avocado-Green Kitchen Make a Comeback?
Real Estate, January 10
The days of the all-white kitchen and plain stainless-steel appliances may be numbered.
The Decade Dominated by the Ultraluxury Condo
Real Estate, January 10
The 2010s saw the rise and fall of the super-high-end condo, and its impact will echo for years to come in Manhattan and the boroughs.
The Most Popular Words in Real Estate Listings
Real Estate, January 9
‘Open floor plan.’ ‘Granite countertops.’ ‘Vaulted ceilings.’ Here are the words and phrases that most often lure us to property listings.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, January 9
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Mountainside, N.J., and Katonah, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan
Real Estate, January 9
This week’s properties are in Midtown East, Astoria, Queens, and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 9
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Mountainside, N.J., and Katonah, N.Y.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 9
This week’s properties are in Midtown East, Astoria, Queens, and Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.
In Bay Ridge, a Couple With ‘Dishwasher Dreams’ Choose Among Three Apartments to Buy
Interactive, January 9
After a decade of renting a ground-floor apartment, the first-time buyers tested their budget in their favorite Brooklyn neighborhood. Here’s where they wound up.
House Hunting in Uruguay: A Modern Ranch on 12 Acres for $390,000
Real Estate, January 8
Near the country’s southern coast, where Montevideo and Punta del Este lure tourists, prices remain attractive despite steady increases.
‘Floating Above the Land’ in the Hills of Uruguay
Slideshow, January 8
This modern, sun-filled house on 12.4 acres in southern Uruguay is on the market for $390,000.
$250,000 Homes in Vermont, Minnesota and Pennsylvania
Real Estate, January 8
A 1940 colonial in Bennington, a 1925 clapboard house in Mankato and a 1938 home in Reading.
Wyckoff, N.J.: A Peaceful Suburb With a Sense of Community
Real Estate, January 8
The leafy Bergen County township is seeing an influx of young families, who value its small-town atmosphere and relatively low taxes.
What You Get for $250,000
Slideshow, January 8
A 1940 colonial in Bennington, Vt.; a 1925 clapboard house in Mankato, Minn.; and a 1938 home in Reading, Pa.
Living In ... Wyckoff, N.J.
Slideshow, January 8
The leafy Bergen County township is seeing an influx of young families, who value its small-town atmosphere and relatively low taxes.
Altadena, Calif.: Open Spaces Above the Sprawl of Los Angeles
Real Estate, January 7
A variety of housing styles and good value for people priced out of metropolitan neighborhoods.
Exploring the Terrain in Altadena, Calif.
Slideshow, January 7
A variety of housing styles in the foothills of the Angeles National Forest.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, January 7
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
How Hard Can It Be to Choose a Hardwood Floor?
Real Estate, January 7
Harder than you might think, given all the options available. Here’s how to navigate the various decisions you’ll have to make.
$1.4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, January 6
A Laurel Canyon house once owned by Lionel Barrymore, a Palm Springs home that belonged to Loretta Young and a picturesque cottage in Carmel.
What You Get for $1.4 Million in California
Slideshow, January 6
A Laurel Canyon house once owned by Lionel Barrymore, a Palm Springs home that belonged to Loretta Young and a picturesque cottage in Carmel.
The Best Way to Pick an Apartment? Try a Decision Matrix
Real Estate, January 6
When one couple needed to find a new home in a rush, they used a “scientific approach” to expedite their search.
Homes That Sold for Around $600,000
Real Estate, January 5
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Does the Buyer Have to Pay if the Seller Walks Away?
Real Estate, January 4
Buyers often lay out large sums for lawyers, engineers and other services on the assumption that their accepted offer will become a sale.
Trump Pulls Back Efforts to Enforce Housing Desegregation
U.S., January 3
The Department of Housing and Urban Development, hoping to lower housing costs, will propose new rules that reverse Obama-era efforts to desegregate housing.
How to Protect Yourself From Real Estate Scams
Real Estate, January 3
The F.B.I. says real estate transactions are a growing target of wire fraud. Here are some ways to fight back.
The Year Ended With Another Big Sale at 220 Central Park South
Real Estate, January 3
A sprawling duplex there sold for $92.7 million; it was the second-biggest sale over all in 2019.
So You Want to Join Your Co-op Board?
Real Estate, January 3
Five new members thought it seemed like a good way to contribute ideas and gain some influence. Here’s what happened next.
Where’s the Best Place to Buy a Winter Vacation Rental?
Real Estate, January 2
Here are some good bets for maximum profit.
Homes for Sale in Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, January 2
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, Forest Hills, Queens, and Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, January 2
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Huntington Bay, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.
On the Market in the New York Region
Slideshow, January 2
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Huntington Bay, N.Y., and Ridgefield, Conn.
On the Market in New York City
Slideshow, January 2
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, Forest Hills, Queens, and Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
For Their First New York Purchase, a Couple Cast a Wide Net. Which of These Homes Would You Choose?
Interactive, January 2
Bushra and Surya Sayed-Ganguly wanted two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a reasonable commute to Midtown. Here’s where they wound up.
House Hunting in Spain: A Historic Estate For Under $2 Million
Real Estate, January 1
In Galicia, where the climate and the housing market are cooler, prices remain attractive to native and foreign buyers alike.
Restored 19th-Century Elegance in Northwestern Spain
Slideshow, January 1
This estate in the Galicia region of Spain is on the market for $1.7 million.
$750,000 Homes in Mississippi, Missouri and Arizona
Real Estate, January 1
A brand-new cottage in Oxford, a 1967 modern-style home in Kansas City and a three-bedroom house with red-rock views in Sedona.
What You Get for $750,000
Slideshow, January 1
A brand-new cottage in Oxford, Miss.; 1967 modern-style home in Kansas City, Mo.; and a three-bedroom house with red-rock views in Sedona, Ariz.
Bedminster, N.J.: Horses, Golf and Presidential Visits
Real Estate, January 1
Residents of the Somerset County township, who span the economic spectrum, often find the helicopters annoying. But the intrusion is usually short-lived.
Living In ... Bedminster, N.J.
Slideshow, January 1
For full-time residents who value their privacy, the president’s helicopters can be annoying. But the intrusion is usually short-lived.
The Warriors Get a New Home, and New Neighbors
Business, December 31
Chase Center, in San Francisco’s Mission Bay, seeks to anchor more than an N.B.A. franchise.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Business, December 31
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York.
Cole Valley, San Francisco: Where High Prices Meet Low Inventory
Real Estate, December 31
Residents like the neighborhood’s friendly vibe and its proximity to Golden Gate Park and other green spaces.
Seeing the Sights of Cole Valley, San Francisco
Slideshow, December 31
A family-friendly neighborhood surrounded by green spaces.
Where Does the House End and the Yard Begin?
Real Estate, December 31
In one Los Angeles home, it’s difficult to tell. And that’s the way the owners like it.
Inviting the Outdoors In
Slideshow, December 31
In one Southern California home, it’s difficult to tell where the house ends and the yard begins. And that’s the way the owners like it.
$400,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, December 30
A 1935 single-story house in Fresno, a 1903 Victorian-style house and a 1993 log home in Fort Jones.
What You Get for $400,000 in California
Slideshow, December 30
A 1935 Tudor cottage in Fresno, a 1903 four-bedroom Victorian in Fortuna and a 1993 log house on more than 45 acres near Fort Jones.
Shopping for a Chaise Longue
Real Estate, December 30
After the holidays, you might need a little solitude. Here’s how to get it.