Can I Leave My Co-Op to All Three of My Children?
Real Estate, Today
Passing a co-op to a family member is possible, but with multiple children, it can be a little more complicated.
Home Sales in Flood Zones Are Booming. Here’s Why Buyers Take the Risk.
Metro, Today
New Yorkers are spending billions on houses in flood-prone areas despite growing awareness of the effects of climate change.
¿Tus personajes favoritos de la televisión y el cine podrían costear sus casas hoy en día?
En español, Yesterday
De “Friends” a “Los Soprano”, pasando por “Mi pobre angelito”, un estudio analizó los precios actuales de alquileres y viviendas para ver si sus protagonistas podrían permitirse las casas que los espectadores conocen y adoran.
$800,000 Homes in Tulum, Mexico
Real Estate, Yesterday
A solar-powered home in the Mayan jungle, a duplex penthouse with a rooftop pool and a modern villa with a mural by the artist Jorge Tellaeche.
One House, One Homeowner and More Than 100 Shades of White
Real Estate, Yesterday
The neutral can be very colorful, a homeowner learned the hard way. Take our quiz to see if you can tell the difference between shades.
U.S. Mortgage Rates Continue to Fall
Business, September 12
The average rate on 30-year mortgages declined to 6.2 percent this week, the lowest point since early 2023.
They Wanted a House in Chicago for Their Growing Family. Would $650,000 Be Enough?
Interactive, September 12
When a couple learned they were expecting, finding a bigger home became a priority. Could they afford an extra bedroom, a decent kitchen and some outdoor space?
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, September 12
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and Huntington, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, September 12
This week’s properties are in Hell’s Kitchen, the financial district and Forest Hills.
Trump, Tariffs and the Truth About His Economic Plans
Op Ed, September 12
Binyamin Appelbaum on why Harris’s ill-defined plan is still better than Trump’s.
Could Your Favorite TV and Movie Characters Afford Their Homes Today?
Real Estate, September 12
From “Friends” to “Breaking Bad” to “Twilight,” a study looked at current rents and home prices to see who could still live in the homes viewers know and love.
Former Realtor Employee Files Sexual Harassment Suit Against Trade Group
Real Estate, September 11
A woman who worked for the National Association of Realtors says she was fired after she reported instances of sexual harassment and discrimination, according to a federal lawsuit.
Prices remain a key campaign issue.
Business, September 11
The latest report is unlikely to change the overall narrative as Republicans hammer the case home to voters.
$1.4 Million Homes in Utah, Georgia and California
Real Estate, September 11
An 1890 Queen Anne Revival house in Salt Lake City, an 1872 brick townhouse in Savannah and a 1938 Spanish-style home in Albany.
Native Landscapes Can Be Hard to Plant. But Help Is Here.
Real Estate, September 11
The nonprofit group Wild Ones offers a free library of designs, with plants specific to your area — and you don’t have to be a member to use it.
Making Music (and a Home) in Montclair
Interactive, September 11
Christian McBride, the Grammy-winning bassist, was reluctant to move out of New York, but his wife, Melissa Walker, a jazz vocalist, turned a century-old house in New Jersey into a sanctuary.
In Montana, This Wheat Field Is Art
Arts & Leisure, September 11
An acre of wheat designed by the artist Agnes Denes has cropped up at a new exhibition space in Montana, where agriculture is rapidly giving way to development.
Harris Economic Plan Focuses on Prices, a Key Vulnerability
Washington, September 10
Vice President Kamala Harris has been balancing the challenges of defending “Bidenomics” and charting her own course on the economy.
It’s Hard to Beat a Cozy Window Seat in the Fall
Real Estate, September 10
The best ones have several things in common, according to the pros. Here’s how to design yours.
The Trade-Off for Mountain Tranquillity in California? Increasing Fire Risk.
National, September 9
Many Southern Californians have moved to San Bernardino County for more affordable homes and calmer lifestyles, but some also face disaster risks.
$2.5 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, September 9
A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a ranch-style retreat in Palm Springs and a modern farmhouse in St. Helena.
The New York Apartment That Has Sheltered One Family for 86 Years
Real Estate, September 9
A rent-controlled apartment is a rare thing, and so is the family that shared their home with students and refugees, rent-free, over the decades.
The American Dream Without a House? Believe It
Real Estate, September 7
As housing costs soar, younger adults are trying to reimagine prosperity — without the white picket fence.
How Do You Know if Your Apartment Is (or Should Be) Rent-Stabilized?
Real Estate, September 7
When a new owner takes over a rental building, there can be confusion about the status of the units inside.
Clark Halstead, Real Estate Broker Who Broke the Mold, Dies at 83
Obits, September 6
He employed audacious marketing campaigns to lift his agency into the top tier of New York firms representing luxury properties.
These Americans Want Out
Interactive, September 6
Thousands of readers shared frustrations, fears and disappointments with American politics, and how they are able to live and work in another country.
Want to Move Abroad? Here Are Five Ways to Do It.
Real Estate, September 6
The path to a life in a new country is often paved with complicated visa and residency requirements.
Newsom Vetoes Home-Buying Assistance for Undocumented Immigrants
National, September 6
Gov. Gavin Newsom of California rejected a Democratic proposal that would have extended first-time home-buyer loans to some undocumented immigrants. Republicans had widely criticized the bill.
$1.64 Million Homes in Wales
Real Estate, September 6
A five-bedroom estate with 18th-century origins, a semidetached seven-bedroom Victorian house, and a converted corn mill with six bedrooms.
In Need of a Change, He Bought a Bespoke Airstream Trailer
Real Estate, September 6
The customized home has a propane range, an incinerating toilet and movable solar panels (for off-the-grid travel). Now the only question is where to go next.
Housing in Ireland Is Broken
Op Ed, September 6
Are the thousands of empty properties scattered across the country any kind of solution?
How Much Space Could They Find in Greater Philadelphia for Less Than $500,000?
Interactive, September 5
Looking for a change of scenery, a family left the Nevada desert for the cooler climes of the East Coast. These were the houses they considered.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, September 5
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Rye, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Ocean City, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, September 5
This week’s properties are in Midtown, Union Square and Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Interest Rates Have Dropped, but Homeowners Are Not Moving
Real Estate, September 5
Homeowners are afraid to leave behind great deals they locked in years ago, tethered to their property by “the rate-lock effect” or “golden handcuffs.”
Where Are New York City Buyers Coming From?
Real Estate, September 5
Fewer buyers are coming from New Jersey and more are coming from California, according to a study that tracked sales during the first half of the year.
When a Real Estate Boom Came to a Toxic Corner of Brooklyn
Metro, September 5
Dozens of new buildings are going up along the famously polluted Gowanus Canal. The discovery of an underground chemical plume hasn’t slowed the development.
$925,000 Homes in New York, Virginia and Missouri
Real Estate, September 4
A saltbox-style house in Ancram, a Tudor Revival cottage in Richmond and a four-bedroom home in St. Louis.
Andy Cohen Lists His Light-Filled West Village Duplex for $14 Million
Real Estate, September 4
The TV host is trading his 3,500-square-foot apartment, painstakingly assembled over nearly 21 years, for a penthouse in the same neighborhood.
A Ruling, Finally, on the Fate of the Palisades in Union City, N.J.
Real Estate, September 4
After being tied up in litigation for years, an assemblage of 13 properties on the cliffs west of Hoboken will see what the market has in store for them.
Japan’s Era of ‘Free’ Mortgages Is Coming to an End
Business, September 4
Homeowners are gearing up to pay more on their loans as the Bank of Japan’s rate increases signal the end of decades of ultralow interest rates.
Creating an Artistic Buzz, One Real Estate Development at a Time
Business, September 3
Artwork has been part of urban projects for decades, but a new push from developers looking for ways to drive foot traffic has created a boom for the art world.
The Dream Was a House on the Russian River (on a Budget)
Real Estate, September 3
Getting there required buying something far worse than the typical fixer-upper: “It was like excavating in Pompeii.”
$3.2 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, September 2
A 1931 Spanish-style house in Glendale, a floating home in Sausalito and a waterfront retreat in San Rafael.
In a Scenic California Town, Worsening Landslides Force Power Shutoffs
National, September 2
The movement of the ground in Rancho Palos Verdes is threatening homes. But as the city searches for solutions, many residents are committed to staying.
This Is How to Fix the Housing Crisis
Op Ed, September 2
Kamala Harris’s proposals won’t fix the housing affordability crisis. The solution can be found in the way the U.S. raised the legal drinking age.
A Finnish Artist and the Apartment and Paintings She Left Behind in SoHo
Real Estate, September 2
A gallery in Manhattan is to exhibit a selection of the abstract works of Iria Leino, a pioneer in New York in the ’60s and a mystery to many in the art world.
The Construction Site Outside My Building Is Filthy. What Can I Do?
Real Estate, August 31
City codes govern the removal of construction debris, including keeping waste contained.
Harris and Trump Have Housing Plans. Economists Have Doubts.
Business, August 30
The two presidential nominees are talking about their approaches for solving America’s affordability crisis. But would their plans work?
$900,000 Homes in Malta
Real Estate, August 30
A sunny three-bedroom house with a courtyard; a corner townhouse with a rooftop terrace; a house of character in a traditional village.
Tuition: $9,400. Dorm Room Interior Designer: $10,000?
Real Estate, August 30
Some students arrive on campus expecting certain comforts. And they, or their parents, are willing to pay thousands to settle in.
Why Interest Rate Cuts Won’t Fix a Global Housing Affordability Crisis
Business, August 30
Central bankers are lowering borrowing costs, but that won’t be a cure-all for a widespread lack of affordable housing.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Falls Again, Now at 6.35%
Business, August 29
Further declines could encourage more activity from buyers and sellers.
In Brooklyn, Two First-Time Buyers Weigh Classic Charm vs. Industrial Chic
Interactive, August 29
Searching in Clinton Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant, a young couple endeavored to find a sunny place with a decent kitchen and not too many stairs.
Want a Manhattan Apartment? Try These European Countries Instead.
Real Estate, August 29
A study compared the median listing price for a 500-square-foot apartment in Manhattan with the prices of homes in France, Greece, Italy, Portugal and Spain.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, August 29
This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, SoHo and Jackson Heights.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, August 29
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and a six-bedroom in East Setauket, N.Y.
A Driven Introvert Creates His Dream Home in Paris
Special Sections, August 29
Max Gunawan, a product designer, lost his heart to the Place des Vosges. Now he lives in the fabled square.
Tony Danza on His Love of Sinatra, Boxing and Air Fryers
Interactive, August 28
Step inside the entertainer’s Upper West Side apartment.
$700,000 Homes in Ohio, Arizona and Oklahoma
Real Estate, August 28
A circa-1900 Queen Anne-style home in Columbus, a two-bedroom condominium in Phoenix and a 1925 Craftsman house in Oklahoma City.
Yes, Tree Collecting Is a Thing
Real Estate, August 28
A new book explores the obsession and explains why it’s not exactly like collecting dolls: “It puts people in touch with their own mortality.”
What Has 25 Rooms and Comes with the Job?
Special Sections, August 28
When Crystal Williams became president of Rhode Island School of Design, she moved into a Colonial Revival mansion and rolled up her sleeves.
In Los Angeles, an Artist’s Studio for a Blind Potter
Special Sections, August 28
Every client is unique, but Don Katz truly broke the mold.
$825,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, August 26
A midcentury retreat in Idyllwild, a two-bedroom condominium in Playa del Rey and a two-bedroom townhouse in Campbell.
David Copperfield desapareció de su apartamento y dejó problemas a sus vecinos
En español, August 25
Los residentes del Galleria, un edificio en el centro de Manhattan, demandaron al famoso mago alegando que había dejado en mal estado su propiedad.
Soaring Insurance Costs Could ‘End’ Affordable Housing, Developers Warn
Business, August 25
Developers and landlords of subsidized housing, who cannot raise rents or charge more for starter homes, say property insurance increases could put them out of business.
En la lujosa Ibiza, los trabajadores esenciales se ven obligados a vivir en tiendas de campaña
En español, August 25
La isla española está llena de turistas adinerados, hoteles en primera línea de playa y sus famosas discotecas. Pero sus profesores, bomberos y policías no encuentran donde vivir.
Plan Beats No Plan
Editorial, August 24
The candidates’ housing plans offer a window on how they would govern.
Can Building Staff Enter My Rent-Stabilized Apartment Without Permission?
Real Estate, August 24
No, with some exceptions. But different rules may apply to a market-rate rental right down the hall.
Do I Really Need a Real Estate Agent?
Real Estate, August 24
Under new rules, potential buyers may now be responsible for paying their agent’s commission. Some now question the need for that agent.
$1.9 Million Homes in Hamburg
Real Estate, August 23
An Art-Nouveau villa with a historic designation, a five-bedroom semidetached home and a flexible four-bedroom ‘coffee mill’ house.
On Luxurious Ibiza, Essential Workers Are Forced to Live in Tent Cities
Real Estate, August 23
The Spanish island fills beachfront hotels and glittering dance clubs with wealthy tourists. But its teachers, firefighters and police officers can’t find a place to live.
‘A Box of Surprises’: a Rotterdam Apartment That’s Only 74 Square Feet
Real Estate, August 23
Two architects in the Netherlands made the most of the tiniest of spaces, “maximizing absolutely everything.”
David Copperfield Vanished. The Problem of His Penthouse Remains.
Metro, August 23
Residents of the Galleria, a Midtown Manhattan apartment building, sued Mr. Copperfield, saying he left his once-ornate condominium in disrepair.
U.S. Accuses Software Maker RealPage of Enabling Collusion on Rents
Business, August 23
The Justice Department filed an antitrust suit against the real estate software company, accusing it of creating an illegal pricing scheme to charge tenants more.
The Emotional Support Parrots vs. the Co-op Board
Metro, August 22
Three pet parrots at a Manhattan apartment building irritated their neighbors, who moved to evict them and their owner. The owner took the neighbors to court and was awarded $165,000 in damages.
30-Year Mortgage Rate Dips to 6.46%; Home Sales Rise
Business, August 22
Home buyers this week saw the lowest average rate since early 2023, and existing-home sales rebounded in July. Analysts predict more relief ahead.
Why Too Few Homes Get Built in the U.S.
N Y T Now, August 22
We explore why it could take a long time to fix — and what policymakers are doing about it.
Seeking a New Start in Southern California for Less Than $800,000
Interactive, August 22
A retired schoolteacher scoured San Diego County for a condo with proximity to three important things: her mother, her grandson and the beach. Here’s where she found it.
Celebrities Make Last-Ditch Effort to Save Elizabeth Street Garden
Metro, August 22
The city plans to turn a sanctuary on the edge of Little Italy into housing for older New Yorkers. Robert De Niro, Martin Scorsese and Patti Smith pleaded on the garden’s behalf.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, August 22
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Albertson, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Montclair, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, August 22
This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park neighborhood, Manhattan Valley and Downtown Brooklyn.
Where Are New Apartments Being Built in the U.S.?
Real Estate, August 22
All over, with 500,000 new units expected to be completed in 2024.
What Kalamazoo (Yes, Kalamazoo) Reveals About the Nation’s Housing Crisis
Sunday Business, August 22
A decade ago, the city — and all of Michigan — had too many houses. Now it has a shortage. The shift there explains today’s costly housing market in the rest of the country.
$3 Million Homes in Oregon, North Carolina and Massachusetts
Real Estate, August 21
A 1911 Arts and Crafts estate in Portland, a four-bedroom home in Charlotte and an 1870 brick townhouse in Boston.
For Historic Gardens, Climate Change Offers Particular Challenges
Real Estate, August 21
At Wethersfield Estate, in upstate New York, restoring the formal gardens involves dealing with emboldened pests and pathogens — but carefully, so visitors don’t see.
Could That Garage Be Apartments? New York Hunts for Places to Build.
Metro, August 21
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order that directs every city agency to investigate whether they have land that can be developed.
‘The Demand Is Unstoppable’: Can Barcelona Survive Mass Tourism?
Travel, August 20
This summer, thousands of local protesters in the Spanish city denounced overtourism. With more crowds expected for the America’s Cup, we visited the areas where tensions are highest.
Why Is Custom Framing So Expensive? One Man Investigates.
Real Estate, August 20
Framers say they aren’t getting rich protecting some of your most precious memories and art, but they know you have sticker shock.
Amagansett Was Their ‘Happy Place.’ Renovating Made It Happier.
Real Estate, August 20
Raising three children in Hoboken, N.J., they always looked forward to summer at the beach in New York. Now they have a home there that’s really their own.
Kamalanomics, Revealed: A Solid Center-Left Agenda
Op Ed, August 19
And no, she hasn’t called for price controls.
Harris’s Economic Plan Isn’t Perfect, but It’s Better Than Trump’s
Op Ed, August 19
She’s right to focus on the high cost of living, even if the details could use some tweaks.
$4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, August 19
A three-story contemporary house in Santa Monica, a four-bedroom home in Mill Valley, and a floating house on a slip in the Santa Barbara Harbor.
Cómo una vida perfecta para Instagram terminó en tragedia
En español, August 18
Candice Miller mostraba los lujos de su familia en las redes sociales, mientras que su esposo Brandon se debatía en secreto por las deudas.
‘Definitely Confused’: New Real Estate Rules Sow Uncertainty
Real Estate, August 17
Changes in how real estate commissions are advertised and paid went into effect this weekend. Buyers and even some agents aren’t sure what they mean.
Harris y Trump presentan un claro contraste sobre la economía
En español, August 17
Ambos candidatos abogan por ampliar el poder del gobierno para dirigir los resultados económicos, pero en ámbitos muy diferentes.
When Can You Alter a Landmark Building (and When Can’t You)?
Real Estate, August 17
Special features, such as windows with curved glass, may be difficult to replace. Repair or retrofitting might be the better option.
Harris and Trump Offer a Clear Contrast on the Economy
Business, August 16
Both candidates embrace expansions of government power to steer economic outcomes — but in vastly different areas.
Realtors Resist Changes in Commissions
Real Estate, August 16
Real estate industry insiders say it’s time for agents to face a new reality of discussing fees with buyers and sellers.
$2 Million Homes in Costa Rica
Real Estate, August 16
A hilltop estate perched 427 feet above sea level, a self-powered 11-bedroom compound, and a modern three-bedroom house on 0.63 acres.
Buying or Selling a Home? The Rules Have Changed.
Real Estate, August 16
On Aug. 17, real estate agents across the country began following new practices on how commissions are paid. The rules change the way buyers and sellers approach real estate transactions.
A Hollywood Producer’s Home That Would Make a Perfect Movie Set
T Style, August 16
The former studio head Amy Pascal’s house needed a change. Maybe she did, too.
Plan to Build Thousands of Apartments Will Transform the East Bronx
Metro, August 15
The New York City Council approved a rezoning plan that will produce nearly 7,000 housing units, some of which will be offered at below-market rents, near four new commuter rail stations.
Una diminuta habitación que revela el pasado racista de Brasil
En español, August 15
Los cuartos para las empleadas domésticas en el país, vestigio de la historia de esclavitud, están desapareciendo o transformándose a medida que su sociedad se enfrenta a desigualdades profundamente arraigadas.
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.