Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.
With about $400,000 to spend, a Cincinnati transplant hit Manhattan looking to immerse herself in everything New York had to offer.
This week’s properties are in Central Harlem, Sutton Place and Howard Beach.
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Manasquan, N.J., and a three-bedroom in Huntington Bay, N.Y.
A study found that New Yorkers seeking to leave town most often search for homes in Philadelphia.
Mr. Lander wants 500,000 homes to be built in the city. Nearly every candidate has the crisis as a top issue.
Family quarters were built in dozens of New York City branches for custodians with the grueling job of stoking the coal-fired furnaces.
A condo in Miami, a 1920s cottage in Newport and an adobe house in Taos.
As some people age, they begin to think more seriously about building equity in their homes and having something to leave to their heirs.
Designers can tuck storage into the furniture, behind the walls, along hallways and into awkward spaces.
“Paradise” and “Silo” have opposing takes on the future of urban organization, echoing the debate over America’s housing shortage today.
Roosevelt Banks’s home in Altadena, Calif., was destroyed by the California wildfires. Nearly two months later, he’s still awaiting answers from his insurer and living week to week in hotels.
A Pennsylvania couple left tech jobs to devote their time to renovating and selling homes. This dream project, however, won’t be put back on the market.
After a lengthy search, a rabbi and his wife decided the Bay Area was the right place to serve a large Jewish community.
A one-bedroom condo in Los Feliz, a stand-alone cottage in Silver Lake, and a unit in a master-planned community in Woodland Hills.
With fierce competition and less inventory, potential buyers are bracing for a fight or wondering if they will have to leave the city to become homeowners.
The initiative to save historic Black churches has aided 108 congregations since 2023.
The president initially said his $5 million green card alternative would replace a visa for foreign investors that has become a favorite financing tool of major developers.
In New York, it is legal (though discouraged) for an agent to represent both the buyer and seller, or for members of the same team to represent both parties.
Tal Alexander and his brothers, Oren Alexander and Alon Alexander, who are twins, now face at least 24 civil lawsuits, as they await trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
The movie producer Nicole Avant grew up in Beverly Hills, as her parents welcomed famous entertainers into their home. She’s making her own memories now in another part of Los Angeles.
Baja California Sur, which includes the resort cities of Cabo San Lucas and San José del Cabo, offers both glitzy resorts and minimalist style with ocean views.
Whether you’re a renter or an owner, knowing how to patch up a damaged wall will save you time and money. You can do it!
Progressives, who believe in using government to do good things, have built a system that renders government incompetent.
With two teenagers in tow, a single mother in New Orleans looked for her future empty nest along the Mardi Gras parade routes. Here’s what she found.
New development is almost exclusively condominiums, which tend to be larger and fancier than existing co-ops.
This week’s properties are three-bedroom homes in North Salem and Cherry Hill.
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Murray Hill and Ditmas Park.
An Arts and Crafts house in Portland, a converted church in Yarmouth Port and a rustic compound in Tivoli.
A new land-reform bill aims to unwind a long history of inequality. But centuries of feudalism are difficult to shake.
A technique lets seeds grow freely and cuts down on the pileup of leftover plastic cell packs.
The ceramist Oliver Prestele invited friends over to try dishes for his new restaurant.
The building’s Art Deco charm has been adapted for the 372 residences and over 50,000 square feet of new amenities.
The abrupt firings have left federal workers and contractors throughout the country in flux, with many distressed over how they will pay the mortgage or rent.
When Miguelina Minier heard that her local library was being renovated with affordable housing added on top, she applied. It was about the 40th time she had tried a housing lottery.
An Italianate house in San Francisco, a contemporary house on 42 acres in Carmel Valley and a post-and-beam house in Santa Barbara.
The danger from extreme weather is growing, and so are insurance costs. Here’s what to know.
The Charter Revision Commission, created by Mayor Eric Adams, could give New Yorkers a rare chance to decide how the city deals with the housing crisis.
Whatever the benefits of living in a homeowners’ association, it means giving up some power when it comes to allocating funds.
Call them monuments, foreign elements, eyesores — Brutalist buildings have become another battleground in President Trump’s culture war.
A couple decided to move to rural Dutchess County with their growing family. They found and renovated a tiny home that had once been a one-room schoolhouse.
A two-bedroom apartment in the heart of Vieille Ville, a top-floor unit just north of the city center, and a two-bedroom with sea views in Nice’s old port.
Sometimes when you’re looking for a refuge, what you really need is a community.
Gypsy Wood, a dancer and cabaret artist, is more than at home on the stage. But it was her Las Vegas ranch house that landed a big role in the film “The Last Showgirl.”
After years of living out of suitcases and subletting around the city, a young actor decided to put her savings to work and find a "soft place to land."
Fewer Americans are moving these days. But the ones who are seem to be headed south.
This week’s properties are Turtle Bay, Midtown and Clinton Hill.
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and New Rochelle, N.Y.
Lucas Samaras lived and worked on the 62nd floor of a Midtown building, transforming the space into a creative retreat unlike any other.
A brick and stone house in Oklahoma City, a midcentury modern home in Tempe and a saltbox in Madison.
The Whaling City, home to a diverse food scene, will soon have a new rail connection to Boston.
Tal Alexander and Oren Alexander, once top real estate brokers, and their brother Alon Alexander are currently in jail awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges.
A couple loved that their apartment was used as a location for the movie ‘Philadelphia.’ But a decade after moving in, they needed to add a new scene.
A Craftsman house near Culver City, a 1970s condo in West Hollywood and a 1920s bungalow in Hollywood.
A filmmaker in Oakland, Calif., had always lived with her family, her ex-husband, son or roommates. A friend helped her find her own place when she needed it most.
Add a touch of color to traditional décor for a welcoming living room. Look for an easy upgrade that pleases you, splurge on something beautiful, or make a statement with a one-of-a-kind object.
How noise complaints in a Manhattan co-op led to a $750,000 legal settlement and shattered a friendship.
The state required 177 cities and towns served by public transit to loosen their zoning rules so that more multifamily housing can be built. A number of them resisted.
Some developers describe an unpredictable climate that could drive up building costs and home prices.
Disputes between neighbors can be settled in court, but that can be expensive, time-consuming and bad for relationships.
A proposed new law would release homeowners from the onerous process of listing every object lost in a destroyed home.
A duplex loft in a former basket factory, a two-bedroom apartment in a former dog biscuit factory, and a modern perch in the Canary Wharf district.
Through jobs, marriages and children, one guy has managed to hold on to the same apartment in Red Hook.
Wolfhouse, as it is known, was built in the late 1940s and recently restored. Its asking price is $2.9 million.
As the island of Patmos continues to evolve, one local designer considers just how much of the past to incorporate into her home.
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
With a new baby and new jobs, a couple searched the city’s residential neighborhoods with ‘little idea of what the real Miami might be.’ Here’s what they found.
Paying less for rent leaves more money to mingle.
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, and in the Flatiron district and Jackson Heights.
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in New Canaan, Conn., and a six-bedroom in Syosset, N.Y.
A contentious plan to build two 10-story towers illustrates how a pressing shortage of affordable apartments has started to change the politics around development.
A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis.
Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible.
A Poconos hotel closed last year. What happened to its iconic heart-shaped tubs?
A midcentury home in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bodega Bay and a contemporary home in Palm Desert.
A couple were drawn to the seclusion of Red Hook, and then delighted by the close-knit community they found when they moved there.
Once your apartment is no longer rent stabilized, there are laws that can protect you from eviction and unreasonable increases.
Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon Alexander, are charged with drugging and assaulting multiple women.
The six-bedroom home in Los Angeles, where the family’s reality TV show was filmed for more than a decade, is being listed for $13.5 million.
A couple lived in a three-story house on a double lot in Portland, Ore. But they wanted a smaller house on one level, so they built it right next door.
The Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a mix of rustic cabins, modern townhouses and classic saltbox houses.
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were bailed out by the government during the housing crisis nearly 17 years ago. The Trump administration is considering letting them go private again.
The state’s regulator wants insurance carriers to pay full policy limits without requiring victims to itemize every object in their destroyed homes.
The jazz legend resided in the five-story building on West 139th Street as a teenager with her mother.
A Bitcoin pioneer’s apartment purchase was rejected by the building’s residents after he was in escrow. The sellers — including a powerful Democrat — say they don’t care about his politics.
After years of renting “typical shoebox Manhattan apartments,” a young couple went looking for a co-op unit they could buy. Here’s what they found.
A study compared the cost of the cheapest seat at Sunday’s game to a typical monthly mortgage payment in 50 major U.S. metros.
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, Murray Hill and Clinton Hill.
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Glen Cove, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Cinnaminson, N.J.
Travel to Connecticut where Craig Melvin has filled his home with memories of his childhood and is making new ones with his own family.
A Federal-era home in Middletown, a wood-shingled house in Seattle and a 100-year-old brick house in Dallas.
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.
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.
Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.
The city has rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in meaningful ways. But the recovery is incomplete and uneven.
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
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 Federal Reserve’s relentless attack on inflation has jeopardized the housing market.
Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.
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.
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?
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
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?
Dr. Franklin and giving credit to women for their scientific contributions. Also: New College of Florida; Black unemployment; housing solutions; Covid risks.
The banking crisis may be just getting started.
Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.
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.
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.
Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.
What is it like to pour your life savings into apartments that might never get built?
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.
Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
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.
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.
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.
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home.
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.
Inflation-corrected prices may end up substantially lower as factors driving high home prices weaken with time.
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.
A House subcommittee investigation found four firms were responsible for nearly 15,000 eviction filings while there were moratoriums on evictions.
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 project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.
Shifting demographics are reshaping complexes built for older Americans, who are looking for a variety of rates and services.
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.
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.
Rarely have so many Americans gained so much equity in so little time, but it’s also inseparable from the housing affordability crisis.