MacKenzie-Childs Fans Mourn the Loss of a True Original
Real Estate, Today
Victoria MacKenzie-Childs, whose whimsical housewares became a 1990s status symbol, died last week.
I’m a Small Landlord. What Can I Do About My Nonpaying Tenants?
Real Estate, Today
For landlords who rely on rent money to pay the bills, going to housing court can be too costly and time-consuming.
Home Prices Are Falling in a California Enclave. So Is the Ground.
U.S., Yesterday
The soil keeps shifting in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. For the right buyer, that presents a great opportunity, at least for the time being.
Welcome to the Neighborhood. It’s Sinking.
Video, Yesterday
Portuguese Bend in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., rests on an active landslide. While some residents have fled, a few new homebuyers are choosing to take a risk and purchase anyway, seeing a rare opportunity to own a piece of Southern California coastal property.
You Can Make a Frame for Your Favorite Artwork (Yes, Really.)
Real Estate, Yesterday
Resizing a wood frame is also an great way to practice woodworking skills that will come in handy for many D.I.Y. jobs.
$985,000 Homes in Rome
Real Estate, Yesterday
A five-bedroom villa on a wine estate, a two-bedroom apartment near Piazza Navona, and a one-bedroom penthouse with city views
New Yorkers, Do You Have an Interesting Storage Unit Collection?
Real Estate, March 12
To help us report an upcoming article, we want to hear about your cherished, prized or strange storage unit stories.
Senate Resoundingly Passes Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
U.S., March 12
The lopsided vote to approve the measure was a rare bit of election-year bipartisanship on a major affordability issue, but G.O.P. disputes and President Trump’s disinterest have left its fate uncertain.
Mortgage Rates Rise as Iran War Ripples Through Financial Markets
Business, March 12
Mortgage rates fell below the critical 6 percent threshold just a couple weeks ago. But they’re climbing again as new inflation concerns have roiled financial markets.
With No Time to Spare, They Traded a House in Austin for a Condo in Chicago
Interactive, March 12
Migrating north with their two sons, a couple tested their $900,000 budget in three North Side neighborhoods.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, March 12
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, on the Upper West Side and in Park Slope.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, March 12
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Garden City and a two-bedroom condo in Greenwich.
More People Are Living Alone. Here’s Where They’re Doing It.
Real Estate, March 12
Solo living can be considerably more expensive than sharing a home. Here’s where people do it the most.
How Neighborly Do Home Additions Have to Be?
Real Estate, March 12
As municipalities encourage more housing density, neighbors debate what kind of construction should be allowed.
How to Afford Housing in London: Multiple Roommates, No Living Room
Business, March 12
High prices have pushed more Londoners to live with roommates well into their late 20s and 30s — if they can afford to move out of their parents’ homes at all.
$900,000 Homes in California, North Carolina and Texas
Real Estate, March 11
A Craftsman in Pasadena, a Spanish Revival in Charlotte and a ranch in Austin.
Mark Zuckerberg Breaks a Record With His Florida Home Purchase
Real Estate, March 11
The Meta C.E.O. reportedly bought a waterfront compound for $170 million. Ivana Trump’s townhouse finally sold, as did Walter White’s Albuquerque house from “Breaking Bad.”
They Moved to Queens, Then the Apartment Sprung Its First Leak
Real Estate, March 11
Persistent leaks in a family’s Sunnyside apartment have led to pests, water-stained mattresses and years of frustration.
Senate Moves Toward Passing Sweeping Housing Bill, but Challenges Lie Ahead
U.S., March 10
The legislation’s progress is all the more surprising because it addresses an issue that is shaping up to be the main battleground of the midterm elections: affordability. The effort could still stall.
A Living Room Transformed in a Hudson Valley House
Real Estate, March 10
Madelynn Hudson uses soft lighting, sculptural pieces and warm wood tones to channel serenity inside an upstate retreat for her family of three.
The Latest Fashion Isn’t in Your Closet — It’s on the Table
Real Estate, March 10
Interior design is taking over dining rooms, where the dishes and glassware are just as important as the food.
Alexander Brothers Found Guilty of All Counts in Sex-Trafficking Trial
New York, March 9
The verdict comes more than a month after the trial began in Federal District Court in Manhattan where the jury heard weeks of emotional and often graphic testimony.
Conjuring a ‘Crazy Steep’ Hillside Refuge in Park City, Utah
Real Estate, March 9
A couple who wanted deeper roots in their favorite vacation spot ended up building a daring mountain house that fulfilled all their dreams.
$1.9 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, March 9
A 1990s home in Oakland inspired by 1920s design, a midcentury modern home in Foster City and a Spanish Revival in Glendale.
The Hidden Factor Behind Your Home Insurance Cost: Your Credit History
Interactive, March 9
In many states, homeowners with excellent credit scores are charged less for home insurance than those with worse scores, even if they live in a disaster-prone area.
How to Make Your Co-op Fix What’s Broken
Real Estate, March 7
A co-op must keep its building in good repair and in compliance with city laws, but the shareholders typically foot the bill.
The Building That Couldn’t Be Budged
New York, March 7
An Upper East Side townhouse engulfed by new construction tells a very New York story.
Young New Yorkers Decided the Revolution Will Have Roommates
New York, March 7
Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s focus on freezing the rent as part of his affordability platform has unleashed a new political force of younger renters.
Forget Florida. They Got Older and Moved to New York.
New York, March 7
A growing number of older transplants have been undeterred by the city’s high costs, and are connecting with young neighbors over brunches, birthday parties and running clubs.
From 2017: Frances Gabe, Creator of the Only Self-Cleaning Home, Dies at 101
U.S., March 6
Equal parts quixotic dreamer and accomplished visionary, Ms. Gabe made the house do its own scrubbing.
They Can’t Stay at Harry’s House, So They’ll Stay With Fellow Fans
Real Estate, March 6
Ahead of Harry Styles’s Madison Square Garden residency, fans are preparing to sublet their couches and spare rooms to concertgoers.
Renters Made Mamdani Mayor. Can He Remake the City for Them?
Magazine, March 6
His call to ‘freeze the rent’ galvanized the 69 percent of New Yorkers who don’t own their homes. But the city’s landlords claim the math doesn’t add up.
$650,000 Waterfront Homes in Belize
Real Estate, March 6
The island of Ambergris Caye, known for its scuba diving and beautiful beaches, offers vintage cottages and modern condos.
When Vegas Comes for Queens
Real Estate, March 6
Plans for a sprawling casino development in Flushing Meadows Corona Park spark concerns over the future of the park and the neighborhoods surrounding it.
The New Mega-Casino Coming to Queens
Video, March 6
A major casino planned in Queens has people worried about how it could affect a key park and nearby neighborhoods. Anna Kodé, our reporter covering design and culture, visits the site and examines its history and possible future.
Protection for Section 8 Renters Is Struck Down by N.Y. Appeals Court
New York, March 6
A panel of appeals judges ruled that a state law banning housing discrimination against renters who use federal vouchers was unconstitutional.
Seeking a House in Seattle for About $600,000
Interactive, March 5
After a decade of renting apartments around the city, a first-time buyer wanted ‘something a little quieter,’ but centrally located. Here’s what he found.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
Real Estate, March 5
This week’s properties are five-bedroom houses in Princeton and Hastings-on-Hudson.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, March 5
This week’s properties are in West Chelsea, Lenox Hill and Williamsburg.
Why Are We Spending So Much Money on Home Renovations?
Real Estate, March 5
Millennials are outspending everyone on home projects, and the reasons are both practical and emotional.
Richard Hell
Interactive, March 4
The punk-rock icon and writer has spent more than 50 years in his East Village tenement apartment.
Los ultrarricos se mudan a Miami
En español, March 4
Mientras el mercado inmobiliario estadounidense está congelado, en los rincones más exclusivos de Miami Beach algunos titantes de las finanzas y la tecnología están dispuestos a pagar lo que sea por una propiedad.
A Riverside Czech Cabin That Disappears Into the Trees
Real Estate, March 4
A couple from Prague wanted to preserve the rugged beauty of a site on the Sazava River.
$550,000 Homes in Kentucky, Florida and Maryland
Real Estate, March 4
An Italianate house in Louisville, a Craftsman in Jacksonville and a 19th century brick house in New Market.
To Cut Housing Costs, Some States Are Easing Fire Safety Rules
Business, March 4
Last year, six states eliminated a fire-safety code requiring apartment buildings taller than three stories to have at least two staircases. More states are exploring the move.
The Piano Man’s Long Goodbye to Long Island
Real Estate, March 3
Why Billy Joel’s dream home finally sold for $14 million under the asking price.
The New Miami Gold Rush
Real Estate, March 3
The ultrawealthy are vying for a limited number of exclusive properties on the islands and shorelines of South Florida.
Rochester, N.Y.: A New Lens on the City of Kodak
Real Estate, March 3
The Finger Lakes region city is diversifying beyond its industrial roots.
Transforming a Greenpoint Townhouse Into a High-Performance Home
Real Estate, March 2
A couple in Greenpoint built their dream garden and nearly doubled their square footage while implementing Passive House principles.
$1.4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, March 2
A split-level in Mill Valley, a condo in a former factory in San Francisco and a mountain retreat in Idyllwild.
Who Has the Right to That Parking Spot in Front of the Building?
Real Estate, February 28
You can’t park in front of someone else’s legal driveway. But what is a legal driveway?
Can Mamdani (and Trump) Build a Neighborhood Over a Queens Rail Yard?
New York, February 27
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump was receptive to partnering on a project to build some 12,000 homes in Queens. Many hurdles still await.
$1 Million Homes on Croatia’s Coast
Real Estate, February 27
The Istrian Peninsula offers traditional stone villas near the Adriatic Sea.
The Benevolent Landlord of St. Marks Place
Real Estate, February 27
For 60 years, Charles FitzGerald has helped make the East Village an emblem of New York City’s counterculture.
A Chicago Building Gives Blind Tenants Newfound Independence
Real Estate, February 27
The Foglia Residences, a nine-story, 76-unit affordable housing unit designed for people who are blind and visually impaired, opened in the fall of 2024.
Elon Musk’s Secret Web of Companies in Texas
Technology, February 27
The megabillionaire was tied to about 90 companies in the state, which he uses for everything from paying nannies to buying land to supporting Donald Trump’s re-election, according to a Times examination.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Fall Below 6% for First Time in Years
Business, February 26
The evidence is patchy on whether lower rates have meaningfully spurred more activity, as the Trump administration floats measures it says will make housing more affordable.
Dubai of the Caribbean, With Crypto? Locals Aren’t Buying It.
Business, February 26
A Bitcoin baron wants to build a libertarian paradise on the island of Nevis. Democracy is getting in the way.
They Wanted a Two-Bedroom in Queens, With Room to Grow, for Less Than $400,000
Interactive, February 26
Seeking to put down roots in their community, a pair of newlyweds searched the co-ops of Jackson Heights and Elmhurst. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, February 26
This week’s properties are in Gramercy Park, Morningside Heights and on City Island.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, February 26
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Lido Beach and Redding.
Shopping for Plants Online Is a Trend That’s Sure to Grow
Real Estate, February 26
From houseplants to hydrangeas, more Americans are ordering plants online, according to industry data.
Home Is Where the Kink Is
Podcasts, February 26
Inside the evolution of home erotic design, where bedrooms become dungeons that can hide in plain sight.
What Trump Did (and Didn’t) Say
Business, February 25
The president boasted about a strong economy in his State of the Union address. But he spent less time on a potential weakness, affordability.
$1.2 Million Homes in Tennessee, Utah and Oregon.
Real Estate, February 25
A farmhouse-inspired home in Franklin, a Victorian in Salt Lake City and a Craftsman in Portland.
The Housing Market Is Tilting Back Toward Buyers
Real Estate, February 25
After years of bidding wars, there are now more sellers than buyers, forcing price cuts — even as high rates continue to narrow the entryway.
Nudist Camp for Sale: The Rise and Fall of the Florida Naturist Park
Real Estate, February 25
The owners have put a 67-year-old nudist colony on the market, hoping a new steward can help it shed its troubled past.
You Can Soon Rent the ‘Heated Rivalry’ Cottage
Real Estate, February 24
The lakefront home from the hit TV series will be available through Airbnb, and it’s surprisingly affordable.
Home Depot Says Homeowners Are Weary From Economic Pressures
Business, February 24
The retailer said same-store sales were nearly flat as homeowners shied away from big-ticket projects amid worries about housing costs and the job market.
Democrats Counter Trump With Their Own Plan to Limit Wall Street Landlords
U.S., February 24
As the president prepares to deliver a State of the Union address likely to touch on his own proposal, Senate Democrats introduced a bill with their own vision for limiting investors’ purchases of single-family homes.
A Kitchen Nook Shows Off the Objects a Designer Loves
Real Estate, February 24
Nathan Turner has filled a space in his house in Ojai, Calif, where he can display the pieces he has collected over the decades.
Hoping for a Lively Spring? Welcome the Woodpeckers
Real Estate, February 24
The males of the species prepare for mating season by excavating nests for the approval of the females — and even other birds and animals.
When Do You Need to Call a Tree Doctor?
Real Estate, February 24
You probably aren’t watering or pruning the 75-foot oak or maple in the front yard, but mature trees aren’t maintenance free.
$4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, February 23
A contemporary house in Los Angeles, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and beach house in Oxnard.
With a Payout, She Left San Francisco Behind and Moved Back Home
Real Estate, February 23
A woman left the city she loved to return to Chico, Calif., where dozens of cousins and extended family were waiting for her.
It’s a Buyer’s Market, but Homeownership Eludes Many Americans
Business, February 23
A growing split between low-to-middle-income families and wealthy households is changing who has access to homeownership now.
Three Homes Designed by Famous Architects
Real Estate, February 23
The last home Frank Lloyd Wright designed in Phoenix, Ray Kappe’s former residence in Los Angeles and a 1960s Donald Wexler in Palm Springs.
Will Threat of Prison Make One of New York’s ‘Worst Landlords’ Change?
New York, February 22
Tenants said one of the city’s most notorious landlords let rats run free and left them cold during the winter. Now, charged with harassment, he’s facing up to four years in prison.
Me arrepentí de la casa que compramos. Casi acabó con mi matrimonio
En español, February 21
Cuando no te pones de acuerdo con tu pareja sobre el lugar más adecuado para vivir, el hogar puede convertirse en un infierno.
Estas paredes no solo hablan, también gimen
En español, February 21
El ruido es una realidad molesta de la vida en la ciudad. Pero cuando los sonidos se vuelven inapropiados, los vecinos pueden encontrarse en una situación incómoda.
When the Police Knock, Does the Doorman Have to Open?
Real Estate, February 21
Residents and building staff aren’t obligated to open the door — unless law enforcement has a warrant.
Mamdani to Use New Power to Speed Up Housing Development in the Bronx
New York, February 20
Projects that used to take as much as seven months to get approved can now move forward in as little as 90 days. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking advantage.
$680,000 Homes in Wales
Real Estate, February 20
A seven-bedroom farmhouse in Carmarthen, a four-bedroom stone lodge in Llandovery and a three-bedroom coastal cottage in Aberporth.
An Accessible Housing Model Built to Be Scaled
Real Estate, February 20
The Kelsey, a nonprofit focused on affordable, disability-focused housing, opened a building in San Jose, Calif. two years ago. Now, it’s taking its model national.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, February 19
This week’s properties are five-bedroom houses in Larchmont, N.Y., and Maplewood, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, February 19
This week’s properties are in Gramercy, Yorkville and Downtown Brooklyn.
She Wanted a Quiet House in the Berkshires for About $800,000
Interactive, February 19
Seeking a home with lower carrying costs and situated closer to family, a photographer looked in three Western Massachusetts towns.
Bill Gates Continues to Pare Down His Lakeside Compound Near Seattle
Real Estate, February 19
The Microsoft co-founder has listed another house on the property. Also on the market, a penthouse in Taylor Swift’s rumored wedding venue and Hulk Hogan’s oceanfront mansion.
On Los Angeles’ West Side, Homeowners Trade Up by Renovating
Real Estate, February 19
Locked into low mortgage rates, many residents are rebuilding instead of moving — reshaping the city’s housing market in the process.
Mamdani Fills Out Housing Board in Push to Freeze Rent
New York, February 18
Mayor Zohran Mamdani appointed six members to the Rent Guidelines Board, which decides whether rents can go up in nearly one million rent-stabilized apartments.
January’s Winter Storm Broke Records. So Do the Heat Bills.
Real Estate, February 18
People are starting to receive eye-popping energy bills after last month’s winter storm — but the cold weather may not be the only source to blame.
$450,000 Homes in Vermont, Georgia and Colorado
Real Estate, February 18
A farmhouse in Jamaica, Vt., a 1930 townhouse in Savannah, Ga., and a cottage in Colorado Springs.
A Norwegian Surfer’s House by the North Sea
Home & Garden, February 18
Bjarte Sandal renovated a townhouse in a popular Stavanger residential complex, restoring it to its midcentury origins.
A Police Parking Lot in East Harlem Will Become Affordable Housing
New York, February 18
The project is the latest example of a push by New York City to build homes on land it owns. The building will be 100 percent affordable, officials say.
Why Are Many New York Apartments Empty? Rent Laws.
Opinion, February 17
One in 10 buildings with rent-regulated apartments is losing money.
The Mysterious Past and Murky Future of the Mansion on Ocean Avenue
Real Estate, February 17
Neighbors have long referred to 1000 Ocean Avenue as “the scary house.” Now, the dilapidated Ditmas Park mansion is for sale.
Los precios de las viviendas en Venezuela suben mientras venezolanos en el exterior evalúan comprar
En español, February 16
La captura de Nicolás Maduro y las expectativas de inversión petrolera han empujado el alza de los precios.
$1 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, February 16
This week’s properties include a contemporary two-bedroom in Berkeley, a 1947 bungalow in Los Angeles and a midcentury modern house in Sacramento County.
The Secret to Parenting Is a Baby Monitor and 18 Friends
Opinion, February 16
You can still have a village.
Three Compounds Under $1 Million
Real Estate, February 16
A former spiritual retreat in West Virginia, four cabins in the Ozarks and a converted detention facility in Tennessee.
Venezuelan Housing Prices Jump as Émigrés Consider Buying
World, February 16
Nicolás Maduro’s capture and talk of oil investment have pushed prices higher, even as brokers say enthusiasm is outpacing demand in a weak economy.
What Should a Co-op Do When Two Residents Fight?
Real Estate, February 14
A shareholder’s lease could be threatened with termination for “objectionable conduct.” But you’re going to need proof.
How a Family of 4 Lives on $168,000 in East Elmhurst, Queens
Interactive, February 14
Erika Fernandez-Pacheco and her husband, Manuel Pacheco, have a kind landlord and parents who can babysit. They try to take one big family vacation each year.
$500,000 Apartments in Milan
Real Estate, February 13
In this chic northern Italian city, currently co-hosting the Winter Olympic Games, buyers can find compact studio and one-bedroom apartments.
Negro Coney Island: The New York Amusement Park That Never Opened
Real Estate, February 13
In 1925, the Black real estate magnate Solomon Riley was ready to open an amusement park on Hart Island, the site of a prison and potter’s field. The city shut it down.
Three’s a Crowd
Real Estate, February 13
With housing costs at an all-time high, more couples are living with roommates to manage the load.
Milan Has an Affordable Housing Crisis. Can the Olympic Village Help?
World, February 13
The accommodation for athletes includes a video game lounge, massage room and a range of food options. Starting from September, it will house students — or at least those who can afford the rent.
I Had Buyer’s Remorse. It Almost Ended My Marriage.
Style, February 13
When you can’t agree on the right city to live in, home can be more hell than haven.
Did Mayor Eric Adams ‘Get Stuff Done’? A Look at His Record on 7 Issues.
New York, December 23
The mayor has kept his vow to lower crime in New York City, but the city’s economic recovery has stalled and homelessness has risen.
They Rushed to Buy Homes During the Pandemic. Now, Some Feel Trapped.
Business, November 16
Many Americans bought their first houses when mortgage rates dipped to record lows. Some are ready to move but feel locked in by their low rates.
The Question Dividing New Yorkers: Is the City Sinking or Bouncing Back?
New York, June 21
On the cusp of choosing the city’s next mayor, New Yorkers are taking stock of their town. But many are split on whether it’s back on track, or off the rails.
A Times Square Office Tower Will Be Converted Into Apartments
New York, May 22
The 38-story building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan will be turned into 1,250 apartments.
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Real Estate, April 3
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?
Interactive, March 13
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.
How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives
Real Estate, March 11
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.
Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill
Real Estate, February 13
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
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.