Exploring the Co-ops of Riverdale With About $600,000
Interactive, Today
Determined to downsize, two longtime Manhattanites looked north to the Bronx for an apartment with two or three bedrooms, a balcony, and maybe even a pool.
A Bedroom Where Leopard-Print Carpeting and Green Walls Do the Talking
Real Estate, Today
The husband-and-wife duo behind Wretched Flowers keep their bedroom cozy with bespoke treasures.
Weekend Getaways for Sale on the Jersey Shore, the East End and in the Hudson Valley
Real Estate, Today
This week’s properties are in Manasquan, N.J., and Southold, Southhampton, Accord, and Woodstock, N.Y.
That Hamptons House: Just How Far Out of Reach Is It?
Real Estate, Today
Long Island’s most exclusive area is now ‘a billionaire market with a luxury market attached to it,’ said one broker.
In a City of Big Dreams, Many Young Adults See a Cloudy Future
New York, Today
A bleak job market. Rising rents. Huge debt. In New York and other cities, traditional milestones of adulthood feel further away for some 20- and 30-year-olds.
Dejar la casa atrás para vivir sobre ruedas
En español, Today
Con pocos motivos para quedarse atados a un hogar fijo, algunos padres con el nido vacío están optando por salir a la carretera.
Las Vegas Arts District: An Antidote to the Glitz
Real Estate, Yesterday
The walkable, creative enclave also has a rapidly growing residential footprint.
Train-Hopping Along the Jersey Shore
Real Estate, Yesterday
For town-to-town travel, locals are leaving their cars at home in favor of NJ Transit.
The Complicated Logistics of a Home Building Sprint
Real Estate, Yesterday
2,500 volunteers descended on Atlanta last week to build 24 homes in five days.
Will Airbnb Gain Ground in New York?
New York, Yesterday
The home-sharing company has largely been shut out in the city, but it is fighting back and trying to get Black homeowners on its side.
$1.8 Million Homes in Maine, California and Georgia
Real Estate, Yesterday
A cottage in Belfast, Maine, a midcentury modern home in Los Angeles and an Arts & Crafts house in Athens, Ga.
They Found a Gem of an Apartment Among Hamptons Mansions
Home & Garden, Yesterday
A 550-square-foot unit at Round Dune, a seasonal complex in East Quogue, is a summer escape for a Manhattan family of four.
The Race to Lower California’s Housing Costs
Video, May 12
Democrats running for California governor join the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein to debate whether manufacturing technology or federal policy can solve the crisis of the state’s skyrocketing home construction costs.
The Sheer Joy of Cut Flowers
Real Estate, May 12
Sarah Raven, the celebrated British gardener, indulges her obsession with homegrown cutting gardens and shares tips on creating spectacular arrangements.
A Private Club Plans a Grand Debut on the ‘People’s Beach’
Real Estate, May 12
The Rockaway Ocean Club will open in the historic Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse this summer.
I Have Some Questions for the Democrats Who Want to Run California
Video, May 12
How will the next governor make housing more affordable? The top five Democratic candidates in California discuss this issue at a forum moderated by Ezra Klein.
Tom Steyer’s Plan to Fix Modular Housing
Video, May 12
Why has modular housing failed to revolutionize the industry, despite decades of hype? Tom Steyer tells the Opinion columnist Ezra Klein why modular housing start-ups have failed and how California can use its scale to finally make home construction more affordable.
Rising Housing Costs Keep First-Time Buyers on the Sidelines
Business, May 11
The effects of the war in Iran have raised mortgage rates and lowered consumer confidence, making it even harder for house hunters.
In Brooklyn, Finding a First Home Was Just the Beginning
Real Estate, May 11
A couple paid $2.5 million for a townhouse that needed a gut renovation. Eighteen months later, they were crazy about the result.
Angelina Jolie Lists Her Los Angeles Estate for $29.85 Million
Real Estate, May 11
The 1916 Beaux-Arts mansion, once owned by Cecil B. DeMille, sits in the hilly neighborhood of Los Feliz. In North Carolina, the TV-famous home from “Dawson’s Creek” has sold.
Before SoHo, This Building Was at the Heart of New York’s Arts District
Real Estate, May 10
A West Side co-op built for artists and later turned into offices is being reborn as a luxury condominium named Parc Beaufort.
Beware of Wolves, but Straw Houses Could Help With Climate Change
New York, May 10
Near Hudson, N.Y., a Princeton University team erected a cottage made from the agricultural byproduct, which they said is more sustainable than bricks or concrete.
My Building Is Spending Money and Hiding the Receipts
Real Estate, May 9
Co-op shareholders have a right to some financial information — but not all of it.
Retirees Expect Their Home to Be a Financial Safety Net. They Shouldn’t.
Business, May 9
Older homeowners often don’t see the value of, or can’t afford to, maintain and renovate their homes of many years. And that can mean thousands lost when they sell.
Maurice Tempelsman’s Penthouse Is on the Market for $5.5 Million
Real Estate, May 8
Mr. Tempelsman, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’s longtime companion, bought the Park Avenue apartment five years after her death. He died last summer.
$2 Million Homes in Buenos Aires
Real Estate, May 8
A modernist concrete house and two prewar apartments with vintage European style.
In Brooklyn, Two Men and a 90-Year-Old Roommate They Call Mamá
Real Estate, May 8
A son brought his mother from Venezuela to live in Boston, then Rhode Island and now Gowanus.
Does the U.K. Need a Sixth Indoor Ski Slope? One Town in Wales Thinks So.
Real Estate, May 8
As traditional outdoor skiing struggles in a warming climate, indoor snow facilities are booming across the globe.
They Looked for a ‘Grandkid Magnet’ Outside of Dallas
Interactive, May 7
After a decade in the city, a retired couple migrated north to Denton, Texas, in search of a single-story house where the family could gather.
Ted Turner’s Legacy as a Landowner and Conservationist
Real Estate, May 7
The media mogul, who died this week, amassed roughly two million acres and revived entire ecosystems.
The Best Markets for First-Time Home Buyers
Real Estate, May 7
A Zillow analysis identified the large U.S. metros where buying is an affordable alternative to renting.
Downsizing to a Life on Wheels
Real Estate, May 7
With little tethering them to home, some empty nesters are taking to the road.
Will New York Freeze the Rent? A Panel Will Cast Its First Vote.
New York, May 7
The panel that regulates rents for nearly one million apartments is set to weigh in on potential increases for the first time since Mayor Zohran Mamdani took office.
In a Former Jailhouse, a Magazine Raises the Bar (and Tends Bar, Too)
Real Estate, May 6
Based in Charleston, S.C., Garden & Gun recently moved to a restored landmark on Magazine Street, of all places.
Taking a Deep Dive into a Connecticut Ranch House
Real Estate, May 6
Janis Provisor and Brad Davis, a workaholic artist couple, made their priorities clear when they converted an indoor swimming pool into a studio.
$600,000 Homes in Florida, Connecticut and Colorado
Real Estate, May 6
A 1920s house in Gainesville, Fla., an 18th-century farmhouse in North Stonington, Conn., and a Queen Anne Revival in Grand Junction, Colo.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, May 6
This week’s properties are in South Harlem, on the Upper West Side and in Bay Terrace.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, May 6
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Redding, Conn., and a three-bedroom in Long Beach, N.Y.
For One Couple, the ABCs of Home Renovation Were Not So Simple
Real Estate, May 5
Stacie Grissom and Sean Wilson’s 9,000-square-foot Indiana schoolhouse is a lesson in courage.
A Loft with Past Lives Gets an Owner Making a New One
Arts, May 5
How Jessica Helfand, an artist, started a new chapter in an industrial building.
The Right Way to Mulch
Real Estate, May 5
Shredded organic matter is a boon to beds, borders and edible gardens. Here’s how to use it.
California Seeks ‘Historic’ Fine Against State Farm: Just $2 Million
Real Estate, May 4
Regulators say the penalty is the highest ever sought, but a cap on each violation would soften the blow for California’s largest insurer.
The Return for These Investors Isn’t Money, It’s More Affordable Housing
Business, May 4
Local governments are trying to create housing that is permanently affordable by investing directly in construction. They are rewriting how housing programs have traditionally operated.
How a Hairdresser and Painter Lives on $70,000 a Year in Chelsea
Interactive, May 4
For 32 years, Gerald DeCock has carved out of a life in the Hotel Chelsea, buying art supplies across the street and never, ever cooking. Now, he may have to move.
The ‘Scarface’ Mansion Is Listed for $237 Million in Florida
Real Estate, May 4
The Key Biscayne property has views of the Miami skyline. In London, a mansion sold for $358 million, and in Monaco a penthouse sold for $550 million.
A 22,000-Home Community Is Being Built in a 5,000-Person Town
Business, May 4
Chatham Park, a master-planned community in Pittsboro, N.C., is expected to expand the town to 60,000 people when completed.
Maggie Q Restored Her Arizona House to Its 1970s Glory
Real Estate, May 4
The actress and her designer put a luxurious, contemporary spin on ’70s style, complete with a conversation pit that doubles as a screening room.
My Co-op’s New Rule Is Unfair. What Can I Do?
Real Estate, May 2
Co-op boards like to know who is in the building, but sometimes they go too far.
Can a Second Home Tax Work in New York? The Numbers Don’t Add Up Yet.
New York, May 2
The tax proposal is being held up as a generational attempt to make the ultrawealthy pay more to society and potentially raise $500 million a year for New York City.
The Fight to Keep Two Historic Brooklyn Buildings for the Community
Real Estate, May 2
The Paul Robeson Theater and Stuyvesant Mansion, formerly owned by the trailblazing physician Dr. Josephine English, are facing a court-ordered sale.
$1.8 Million Homes in Budapest
Real Estate, May 1
A duplex penthouse in the heart of the city, a three-bedroom condo in a leafy neighborhood, and a four-bedroom house with a terraced garden.
The Analog Charms of New York’s Intercoms
Interactive, April 30
New York apartment buzzers are loud, often broken and haven’t been upgraded since the ’70s. But would we have it any other way?
They Needed (a Lot) More Space in Minneapolis. Would $350,000 Be Enough?
Interactive, April 30
With nary an inch of wall space to spare, a couple of art collectors looked for a house that could hold their ever-expanding lives.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, April 30
This week’s properties are a waterfront house in Long Beach, N.Y., and a lodge-like home in Jackson, N.J.
Homes for Sale in the Bronx and Manhattan
Real Estate, April 30
This week’s properties are Mott Haven, Manhattan Valley and Turtle Bay.
Is It Too Expensive to Sell a House?
Real Estate, April 30
Millions of Americans are holding onto empty homes, fearing the tax hit a sale would bring.
When a Squatter Moves In, Homeowners Find Little Recourse
Real Estate, April 30
States are responding to a rise in high-profile squatting cases, in luxury homes and public housing alike.
She Gave Her Second Tiny Home a Wee Upgrade
Real Estate, April 29
Alchemy Architects pioneered the weeHouse after building a home for Stephanie Arado. Decades later, she wanted another one — this time with plumbing.
How the War in Iran Is Hurting the U.S. Housing Market
Real Estate, April 29
Buyers across the country are cautious, while the Miami market seems immune.
$375,000 Homes in Kentucky, Indiana and Arkansas
Real Estate, April 29
A bungalow in Louisville, Ky., a midcentury modern house in Indianapolis and a cottage in Little Rock, Ark.
Constance Zimmer Honors Both Old and New in her Los Angeles Home
Interactive, April 28
Inside her Los Feliz home in the hills, the ‘Love Story’ actress showcases memories, mugs and mustaches.
Want a Riot of Color in Your Flower Beds? Definitely Make a Plan.
Real Estate, April 28
There are painstaking decisions to make before the oranges, blues and yellows are just where you want them.
A Little Museum and a 56-Story Tower
New York, April 27
The U.S.S. Monitor took part in an important Civil War battle. Near where it was built, a battle over a development project is heating up.
How a Housing Organizer and Her Son Live on $89,000 Near Central Park
Interactive, April 27
Angela Donadelle lives with her son Christopher Jones in an East Harlem complex she fought to keep affordable because they wanted to stay in the city.
An Upstate Retreat That Grew Into a Family Compound
Real Estate, April 27
An artist bought 20 bucolic acres in Germantown, N.Y., for a home and studio. It ended up as a favorite destination for extended family and friends.
Lizzo Takes a Loss on the Sale of Her Beverly Hills Mansion
Real Estate, April 27
Lizzo bought the home four years ago. Jeff Green, the N.B.A. star, also sold a mansion in Miami, and Jesse McCartney listed one in L.A.
Inside a Fight by Homeowners for Control of Their Community in China
World, April 27
They signed petitions, organized rallies and held strategy sessions over karaoke, debating how far to push the authorities in their dispute with a developer.
Rejected by a Co-op Board: Do They Have to Tell You Why?
Real Estate, April 25
A board cannot illegally discriminate against a prospective buyer. But beyond that, the process can be opaque.
New Taxes Cooled London’s Housing Market. Could That Happen in New York?
New York, April 25
Economists and real estate agents are calling London’s taxation of wealthy property owners a cautionary tale for New York, where leaders have endorsed a second-home tax.
Mamdani Creates Office to Fight Deed Theft in New York City
New York, April 24
The office will seek to crack down on the practice, in which people fraudulently take ownership of others’ homes.
$1.5 Million Homes in Panama
Real Estate, April 24
A three-bedroom house built into a hillside, and two modern condos with ocean views.
How to Lay the Perfect Pavers
Real Estate, April 24
It’s time to get outside and do something nice for your property.
That Web of Lights on the Ceiling? It’s a Guy Thing.
Real Estate, April 24
Hexagonal lights resembling cyber-age honeycomb have caught on in male-oriented leisure spaces.
Congress May Finally Recognize That Mobile Homes Aren’t Really That Mobile
Business, April 23
An obscure federal rule requires manufactured homes to be built on a chassis, making them more costly. A bill in Congress would remove the mandate, enacted five decades ago.
Mamdani Faces Pressure to Cancel $2 Billion Deal to Expand Hudson Yards
New York, April 23
Related Companies struck a deal with Eric Adams to have New York City finance a costly platform to facilitate new housing. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said advancing the deal was not a priority.
Two Sisters, Two Husbands, a Toddler and a House in the Bay Area
Interactive, April 23
Kinship and a notoriously expensive housing market spurred a family to join forces and buy a multifamily house in California. Here’s what they found.
Bragging Rights in Brooklyn Heights
Real Estate, April 23
Two homes, both described as the area’s oldest, are up for sale. A search through 200 years of deeds reveals their true origins.
How Many Homes Do Corporate Landlords Really Own?
Real Estate, April 23
It may be fewer than you think.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, April 23
This week’s properties are in Yorkville, Murray Hill and Dumbo.
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, April 23
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Scarsdale, N.Y., and a three-bedroom semidetached condo in Fairfield, Conn.
Several Arrested, Including Councilman, at Protest Against Deed Theft
New York, April 22
City Councilman Chi Ossé and others were detained in Brooklyn at a demonstration against a practice that has led to the eviction of many longtime homeowners.
A Modern Living Room With Reminders of the Past
Real Estate, April 22
Sarah Zames blends contemporary designs with family treasures in her Brooklyn apartment.
$900,000 Homes in West Virginia, Illinois and Arizona
Real Estate, April 22
A 1792 Federal-style house in Shepherdstown, W.Va., an 1894 Arts & Crafts house in Wilmette, Ill., and a 1940s cottage in Phoenix.
Threat of Evictions Darkens Russia’s Rosy Picture of Occupied Ukraine
World, April 22
A new law forces Ukrainians in the captured regions to get Russian title deeds or risk losing their homes.
Older Americans Are Hoarding America’s Potential
Opinion, April 21
Older Americans need incentives to give up accumulated housing, jobs and wealth.
A Storied Dallas Concert Hall Makes a Comeback
Real Estate, April 21
The Longhorn Ballroom, where Nat King Cole, Johnny Cash, and the Sex Pistols once played, languished for years. Now, it’s been restored and expanded.
Daniel Craig and Lily Allen Sell Their Brooklyn Brownstones
Real Estate, April 20
Mr. Craig and Rachel Weisz had owned their Cobble Hill home for almost a decade. Ms. Allen’s sale in Carroll Gardens comes amid the breakup of her marriage.
How a Fashion Disrupter Lives on $50,000 a Year in the South Bronx
Interactive, April 20
To make a living off his designs, Ari Serrano combs through thrift stores for supplies and finds opportunities for those who can make a name online.
In Detroit, a Family Builds a Home ‘Extension’ — a 7-Minute Drive Away
Real Estate, April 20
Designed by Dash Marshall, this bedroom-free experimental courtyard house serves as an office, a place to entertain and a weekend retreat.
This Design Duo Loves a Challenge
Style, April 19
When tastemakers are having a décor emergency, they bring in Adam Charlap Hyman and Andre Herrero.
New York’s Anti-Rich Current Reaches Crescendo With Second-Home Tax Plan
New York, April 18
With a new tax proposal, the threat of a building workers’ strike and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s shunning of the Met Gala, the city’s wealth gap was on full display.
Can Your Co-op Make You Carry an ID Card?
Real Estate, April 18
Co-op boards are responsible for protecting the building and its residents. But is checking IDs going too far?
Contours of Pied-à-Terre Tax in New York City Begin to Take Shape
New York, April 17
As state leaders determine how much owners of high-priced second homes in New York City may have to pay, they are also wrestling with opaque L.L.C.-ownership issues.
N.Y.C. Doormen and Building Owners Reach an Agreement to Avert a Strike
New York, April 17
The deal affects about 34,000 apartment building workers. The last time they had staged a walkout was in 1991.
You Have Some Options for Dealing With Rising Property Taxes
Your Money, April 17
The average bill rose 3 percent last year, in part because of higher tax rates. There are ways to try to reduce what you owe, experts say.
$2 Million Homes in Vienna
Real Estate, April 17
A modern house set into a hillside, a rooftop apartment with a view of Vienna’s opera house, and a four-bedroom duplex with two terraces.
Bringing the Flatiron Building’s Showpiece Door Back to Life
Real Estate, April 17
The revolving door’s inventor built this one over 100 years ago. It was reinstalled this week.
They’re Fixing an Abandoned Home, Building a Following as They Go
Real Estate, April 17
Jenna Phipps and Nick Volkov are renovating their midcentury modern home all on their own, and filming the whole process.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, April 16
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Gramercy Park and Downtown Brooklyn.
Downtown Tower or Tree-Lined Street? A New Brooklynite Weighed Her Options.
Interactive, April 16
Looking for prime subway access and proximity to green space, a longtime renter considered newer buildings in various shapes and sizes.
Mamdani Announces Plan to Lower Insurance Costs for Landlords
New York, April 16
Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York, acknowledging that landlords are struggling with rising costs, said a cheaper “publicly backed” program would aim to insure 100,000 homes by 2030.
New York City to Spend $4 Billion From Pension Funds on Affordable Homes
New York, April 16
The money could jump-start affordable housing projects across the metropolitan region.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, April 16
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Oyster Bay Cove, N.Y., and Plainsboro, N.J.
We’re Building More Affordable Housing These Days. It’s Still Not Enough.
Real Estate, April 16
The good news is, affordable units are making up a larger share of the new rental supply.
Inside the Storage Units of Six New Yorkers
Real Estate, April 16
In a city of notoriously small apartments, New Yorkers keep their meaningful mementos and quirky collections elsewhere.
China’s G.D.P. Stronger Than Expected, Led by Infrastructure Spending
Business, April 16
A steep slide in housing prices has left consumers less prosperous and less willing to spend, but the government is pouring money into new rail lines and other projects.
5 Things to Know About New York’s Proposed Second Home Tax
Real Estate, April 15
Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to tax second homes in New York City that are worth $5 million or more. Here’s how the proposal might work.
The Pied-à-Terre Tax Has Failed Before. Could This Year Be Different?
New York, April 15
Amid calls from the left to tax the rich, a tax proposal on multimillion-dollar second homes in New York City, backed by Gov. Kathy Hochul, seems to have better odds of passing than in years past.
A Design Editor Applies Color and Restraint in His Madrid Apartment
Real Estate, April 15
Enric Pastor takes an editor’s eye to his 900-square-foot home.
Thousands of N.Y.C. Doormen Seeking Better Pay Are Set to Vote on Strike
New York, April 15
It would be the first walkout by the apartment building workers in more than three decades.
$500,000 Homes in Alabama, Maine and Oregon
Real Estate, April 15
A bungalow in Mobile, Ala., a condominium above a storefront in Portland, Maine, and a Craftsman in Astoria, Ore.
Drew Barrymore and Pete Davidson List Homes in Westchester County
Real Estate, April 15
Ms. Barrymore put her house on the market for nearly $5 million; Mr. Davidson wants almost $2.3 million for his. Also, a purchase from Pink.
Vacaville, Calif.: It Isn’t Named for Cows
Real Estate, April 15
The city, named for an early settler, is a more affordable option to nearby San Francisco and Sacramento.
Rebuilding After Fires, L.A. Neighbors Join Forces and Innovate
Arts, April 15
Across the city’s fire zones, there’s a surge of experimentation — collective rebuilding, catalog homes and new technologies that are safe and reduce costs.
Hochul Proposes Tax on N.Y.C. Second Homes That Are Worth $5 Million
New York, April 15
Gov. Kathy Hochul, who has opposed raising some taxes, favored a “pied-à-terre” luxury tax because it largely targets the ultrawealthy who primarily live outside New York City.
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.