Top Real Estate Agent Faces Another Claim of Sexual Assault
Real Estate, Yesterday
A fourth woman filed a lawsuit against Oren Alexander, once a star agent of luxury real estate.
$1.25 Million Homes in Santiago, Chile
Real Estate, Yesterday
In the country’s capital and largest city, buyers can find traditional villas, sunny condos and new developments in some of the most coveted neighborhoods.
A Compact London Home With a Diva of a Staircase
Real Estate, Yesterday
The architect Winka Dubbeldam’s renovation of a nondescript 800-square-foot building resulted in a minimalist house with a maximalist sense of drama.
They Crossed the Country With a Dream of Manhattan and $800,000 to Spend
Interactive, July 25
Two longtime Californians searched for a comfortable one-bedroom, with an eye on Central Park and Lincoln Center.
Who Is Driving Rental Demand? Hint: It’s Not Millennials Anymore.
Real Estate, July 25
A recent report found that the youngest — and oldest — American adults are sustaining the demand for rental homes.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, July 25
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, the Lower East Side and in Astoria.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, July 25
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Centerport, N.Y., and a three-bedroom in Greenwich, Conn.
These Brothers Were Real Estate Hotshots. And Predators, Some Women Say.
Real Estate, July 24
Tal and Oren Alexander, who had lifestyles as flashy as their real estate deals, are now accused of a string of sexual assaults.
$2 Million Homes in Georgia, California and South Carolina
Real Estate, July 24
A 1935 brick house in Atlanta, a Spanish-style home in West Hollywood and a two-bedroom house in a converted circa-1700 building in Charleston.
Take a Break From Modern Life and Refresh Your Herb Garden
Real Estate, July 24
The Met Cloisters isn’t just about medieval art. There’s also a garden that’s like a living history book — with ideas for today’s gardeners.
Are You Planning to Leave the U.S. if the Election Doesn’t Go Your Way? We’d Like to Hear From You.
Real Estate, July 23
As the 2024 election season heats up, some Americans are considering leaving the country. We want to hear about their plans and perspective.
Why Katharine Graham’s Washington Home Has Sat Vacant for 22 Years
Washington, July 23
The home of the former Washington Post publisher was once a hub of power and comity. But after an “insane” renovation spat, its new owner is looking to sell.
From Gowanus to Rhinebeck: ‘It’s a Whole Lifestyle Change.’
Real Estate, July 23
The two designers never planned to leave Brooklyn. But upstate New York beckoned.
$3.3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, July 22
A 1927 Spanish-style house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles, an Arts and Crafts bungalow in Sonoma and a four-bedroom home with a guesthouse in Torrance.
Applying for Rental Apartments: Will It Hurt Your Credit Score?
Real Estate, July 20
It doesn’t hurt to visit a lot of potential rentals, but be choosy about where you submit an application.
White House Plan to Limit Rent Increases Nationwide Reignites Debate
Business, July 19
A proposal to make landlords’ tax breaks contingent on rent limits has drawn industry pushback, progressive applause and some alternative approaches.
$800,000 Homes in Venice
Real Estate, July 19
A duplex near the Rialto Bridge, a one-bedroom in the Castello district, and a compact house on the island of Giudecca.
You Like Wine? Try Planting a Vineyard at Home.
Real Estate, July 19
People plant grapevines in their backyards to get a rural aesthetic or for the love of wine itself, or even just for the science of it all.
In San Francisco, a Young Woman Defied Her Parents and Followed Her Heart to a New Apartment
Interactive, July 18
A first-time buyer put her savings to work in the expensive Bay Area housing market, using the local tenancy-in-common model to find something she could afford. Here’s where she landed.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, July 18
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Ossining, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Redding, Conn.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, July 18
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in Sutton Place and Bedford Stuyvesant.
What’s the Best City for Renters?
Real Estate, July 18
A recent study ranked U.S. cities for renters based on cost of living and housing, the local economy, and quality of life.
Regulars Mourn Neary’s, an Old-Time Bar That’s Closing
Metro, July 18
The Irish bar was opened in Manhattan 57 years ago. The building on East 57th Street has been sold.
‘My Property, My Trees’: New Tree-Cutting Law Divides N.Y. Town
Metro, July 18
A Westchester County suburb updated its law about tree removals from yards, upsetting tree advocates, who want stricter rules, and residents who don’t want to be told what to do.
An affordable housing solution hidden in plain sight: Libraries
Headway, July 17
Building subsidized housing in America relies on cheap land, and creative ideas
$400,000 Homes in Oklahoma, Alabama and Nebraska
Real Estate, July 17
A Tudor Revival home in Oklahoma City, a two-bedroom condominium in a converted 1869 warehouse in Mobile and a 1915 American Foursquare house in Omaha.
‘Conscious Gardening’: Why Your Garden Needs a Mission Statement
Real Estate, July 17
Setting a clear intention can improve your design decisions and plant choices — especially if you’re “a nursery grabber” who makes impulse buys at the garden center.
Can Urban Design Have a Gender? In This Vienna District, the Answer Is Yes.
Real Estate, July 17
A new planned community is built on the urban design philosophy known as ‘gender mainstreaming.’ Not everyone is convinced.
New York City Bill Would Mandate Air-Conditioning for Tenants
Metro, July 17
Landlords have to keep tenants warm in the winter, but can leave them sweating in the summer. A city councilman wants to change that.
Biden Returns to Campaigning, and a New Reality on the Trail
Washington, July 16
The president courted Black voters in Nevada by focusing on an economic message. But the tumult of recent weeks still penetrated his remarks.
What’s That Sound in the Subway? It’s a Commercial.
Metro, July 16
An advertising program brings in $170 million for the M.T.A. and includes audio ads.
How to Upgrade Your Kitchen Without Actually Renovating
Real Estate, July 16
You don’t have to spend a lot to remake your kitchen. Instead, try these six D.I.Y. hacks.
$850,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, July 15
A two-bedroom bungalow with a guest cottage in Oakland, a townhouse in Novato and a renovated midcentury home in Los Angeles.
The Beaches of the Future Are Going to Surprise Us
Op Ed, July 15
Replenishing sand is likely to become economically untenable and logistically impractical. But that doesn’t spell the end of beaches.
I Put Up a Fence in Maine. Why Did It Cause Such a Fuss?
Magazine, July 15
The goal was to shield our house from the road, but it soon turned into something much more revealing.
A Brooklyn Artist and the Possibilities He Seeks in Work and Life
Real Estate, July 15
After more than 40 years in a Williamsburg loft, Noah Jemison says the benefits of his tenure have come with a world of changes outside his windows.
A Phenomenally Weird Tale of a Man and His Rodent Metropolis
Book Review, July 15
In “Rat City,” Jon Adams and Edmund Ramsden explore the life, times and influence of the scientific Pied Piper, John Bumpass Calhoun.
By Burning Down Buildings, Insurers Want to Change How They’re Built
Business, July 15
Property insurers are trying to force changes in construction standards that they say are necessary to protect against wildfires.
A New York Official Is Filling Community Boards With Pro-Housing Members
Metro, July 15
New York City community boards are known for rejecting development. In Manhattan, one politician is revamping them with appointees who say they are committed to easing the housing crisis.
China’s Economy Slows Sharply as Housing Troubles Squeeze Spending
Business, July 15
After a strong start to the year, spending has slumped as a real estate downturn weighs on consumers. Communist Party leaders are meeting this week to discuss what to do about it.
Is Your Condo Board Falling Short? Here’s How to Take Over.
Real Estate, July 13
Building administrators sometimes fail to follow their own rules. Legal action is one option, but a more direct approach can also yield results.
Is There a Future in the Doomsday Economy?
Sunday Business, July 13
With Fortitude Ranch, the entrepreneur Drew Miller is betting on franchised timeshares for people who are worried about the end of the world.
Did King Charles Really Buy a $6 Million New York Condo?
Real Estate, July 12
The reports were tantalizing, but someone else was behind the expensive purchase.
$1.5 Million Homes in Milan
Real Estate, July 12
A two-bedroom flat near Castello Sforzesco, a duplex on the banks of the Naviglio Grande canal, and a three-bedroom in Milan’s historical center.
The Chrysler Building, the Jewel of the Manhattan Skyline, Loses Its Luster
Real Estate, July 12
Is the building’s reputation enough for it to endure as an icon, even as its ownership and interior crumble?
Our Reporter on the Ups and Downs of an N.Y.C. Landmark
Video, July 12
The Chrysler Building is an icon of New York City’s skyline. But with ownership changes, a crumbling interior and newer, glitzier towers surrounding it, the building is at risk of losing that status.
A Tiny House Reunited Their Family
Real Estate, July 12
“A lightbulb went on”: By building a stylish little A.D.U. in front of the main house, he realized, several generations could live happily together.
Searching the East Side of Manhattan for a Two-Bedroom Co-op. What Could They Get for Around $1 Million?
Interactive, July 11
Renting a one-bedroom near two hospitals left a couple yearning for some quiet and a bigger kitchen. Here’s what they found.
The Best Plan for Housing Is to Plan Less
Interactive, July 11
It’s rare that one policy can solve a wide range of issues, but making housing more affordable just might be one of them.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
Real Estate, July 11
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, on the Lower East Side and in Kingsbridge.
Which States Pay the Highest Energy Costs?
Real Estate, July 11
A recent study ranked all 50 states based on the average monthly energy bill in each. Hint: It’s better in the heat than in the cold.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
Real Estate, July 11
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Nutley, N.J., and a four-bedroom in Thornwood, N.Y.
For L.G.B.T.Q. People, Moving to Friendlier States Comes With a Cost
Business, July 11
Laws targeting gender-affirming care have uprooted thousands. But places that are more supportive can also be more expensive.
Squirt Guns and ‘Go Home’ Signs: Barcelona Residents Take Aim at Tourists
Foreign, July 10
Locals confronted visitors to the Catalan capital in a whimsical (but very serious) demonstration against mass tourism and housing shortages.
$1.5 Million Homes in New York, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania
Real Estate, July 10
A 1735 stone house on 32 acres in Saugerties, a Queen Anne Revival home in Stockbridge and an early 18th-century farmhouse with a guest cottage in Collegeville.
Amy Tan Takes a Novel Approach to Bird-Watching: ‘Be the Bird’
Real Estate, July 10
In her most recent book, “The Backyard Bird Chronicles,” the best-selling author revels in a newfound preoccupation with birds — and drawing.
After She Lost Her Home in a Fire, an Opportunity Rose From the Ashes
Real Estate, July 9
The fire-resistant house she built in Napa, Calif., with the insurance money was “so different — and I like different.”
Home Insurance Rates in America Are Wildly Distorted. Here’s Why.
Interactive, July 8
Climate change is driving rates higher, but not always in areas with the greatest risk.
Did You Sell Your Home to Pay for Your Child’s College? We Want to Hear From You.
Real Estate, July 8
With the cost of college through the roof, some parents have sold their homes or taken out exorbitant loans to pay for their child’s degree. Share your story with us.
$3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, July 8
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a three-bedroom condominium in San Francisco and a hillside home in San Rafael.
The American Elevator Explains Why Housing Costs Have Skyrocketed
Op Ed, July 8
An illness led Stephen Smith to study why America has so few elevators. What he learned explains why housing costs are so high.
Making an Offer: When Is It Lowballing, and When Is It Just a Fair Price?
Real Estate, July 6
Prospective buyers should limit any offer to the value of a property as they see it.
In Manhattan Real Estate, Cash Is Everything
Upshot, July 6
All-cash purchases shot up to 64 percent of home sales in the borough. Here’s who’s buying.
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in June
Interactive, July 5
Take a look at some of the most high-profile real estate listings and sales in June in New York City.
$600,000 Homes in Edinburgh
Real Estate, July 5
A mews apartment, a two-bedroom in a semidetached Victorian villa, and a three-bedroom in a rowhouse with a private backyard.
The Simplest (and Cheapest) Way to Decorate With Flowers
Real Estate, July 5
It starts in your own backyard (or the tiny container garden on your balcony): “You can put a single bloom in a flower vase, and that is often enough.”
From an R.V. to a Condo Near Washington: Which Was Better for Their Growing Family?
Interactive, July 4
After spending two years on the road and having a baby, a young couple decided to put down roots just south of the nation’s capital. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, July 4
This week’s properties are in Sutton Place, Gramercy Park and Flatbush.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, July 4
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Weston, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Stony Brook, N.Y.
Apartments Could Be the Next Real Estate Business to Struggle
Business, July 4
Owners of some rental buildings are starting to struggle because of rising interest rates and waning demand in some once booming Sun Belt cities.
Some Californians Found Dream Homes Inland. But It Sure Is Hot There.
National, July 3
Residents moved to Mountain House, Calif., to escape soaring housing costs near the coast. Now, they just have to survive the searing summer heat.
Apartments Are Growing in Size. Here’s Where They’re Largest.
Real Estate, July 3
A recent study found that the size of the average new rental apartment increased by almost 30 square feet last year.
$550,000 Homes in Maine, the District of Columbia and Kentucky
Real Estate, July 3
A two-bedroom cottage in Castine, a one-bedroom apartment in a Beaux-Arts building in Washington and a circa-1900 house in Louisville.
How Do You Restore a Chestnut Forest or an Apple Orchard? Very Slowly.
Real Estate, July 3
This botanic garden is determined to bring back the American chestnut tree and heirloom apples that taste like those grown 500 years ago. It won’t be easy.
Cowboy Hats and Koi Fish Photos? There’s a Reason.
Real Estate, July 2
Some interior designers decorate their adult apartments to be reminded of the hometowns where they grew up.
$5 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, July 1
A stone villa in Calistoga, a Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara and a four-bedroom house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles.
A New World Order for Renters? Well, It Worked for This Guy.
Real Estate, July 1
During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S. and abroad. After moving a dozen times, he had a second epiphany.
I Can’t Use My Co-op’s Keypad Entry on the Sabbath. Am I Entitled to a Side Door Key?
Real Estate, June 29
Because of your religious beliefs, your co-op could face legal liability if it fails to accommodate your request.
Cuando el encargado de tu edificio es un bot de IA
En español, June 29
La inteligencia artificial hace de todo, desde ayudar a los propietarios a comunicarse con los inquilinos hasta gestionar el consumo de energía.
Los Angeles Homeless Count Drops for the First Time in 6 Years
National, June 28
The reduction was a sign of progress for Mayor Karen Bass, who started an aggressive new program to move people off the streets in 2022.
$1.3 Million Homes in Belgium
Real Estate, June 28
A four-bedroom house with a thatched roof, a turn-of-the-century rowhouse and a three-bedroom duplex in a converted grain distillery.
How Fast Food Is Getting Faster
Real Estate, June 28
Retailers like Chick-fil-A are opening smaller, takeout-focused outposts with little or no seating to complement their traditional locations.
Three People in a One-Bedroom Apartment? They Found a Clever Solution.
Real Estate, June 28
Co-op rules meant they couldn’t add a second bedroom, so they came up with an elegant workaround.
The 84-Year-Old Visionary With One Answer for Two Real Estate Crises
Metropolitan, June 28
While his peers were building Modernist towers, the architect Joseph Pell Lombardi devoted his life to restoring beautiful old buildings.
Pandemic-Era Newlyweds Consider an Age-Old Question: To Buy or Not to Buy?
Interactive, June 27
With their lease on a Lower East Side apartment expiring, two software engineers wondered if buying made more sense than renting, now that the housing market wasn’t quite so frenzied. Here’s what they found.
How Long Does It Take to Save Up for a Down Payment?
Real Estate, June 27
Facing high home prices and mortgage interest rates, many people need huge down payments to afford a mortgage.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, June 27
This week’s properties are in NoMad, the East Village and Park Slope.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, June 27
This week’s properties are waterfront homes in Massapequa, N.Y., and Margate, N.J.
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.
What Baby Boomers Want (Options!), Senior Housing Delivers
Business, July 19
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.
Moved During the Pandemic? You May Need to Update Your Insurance.
Real Estate, June 13
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.
How Do You Find an Apartment in N.Y.C. These Days?
Metro, May 28
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.
The Extraordinary Wealth Created by the Pandemic Housing Market
Upshot, May 1
Rarely have so many Americans gained so much equity in so little time, but it’s also inseparable from the housing affordability crisis.