$1.1 Million Homes in Berlin
Real Estate, Today
A loft in Kreuzberg, an apartment in a snail-shaped building in Mitte and a maisonette duplex in Mitte.
Behind the Scenes at the Bushwick Nightclub Red Pavilion
Real Estate, Today
A cabaret and nightclub in Bushwick amplifies Asian culture with moody music, cinematic interior design and drinks inspired by Chinese legend.
Raccoons Steal Her Fruit. She’s OK With It.
Real Estate, Today
While working on villas in Costa Rica, the Czech architect Dagmar Stepanova “fell in love” with the country and decided to live there in a hillside home partially open to the elements.
Did a Brooklyn Couple Kill a Neighbor’s Trees for a Better View in Maine?
U.S., Yesterday
Maine’s Board of Pesticides Control says two summer residents poisoned a neighbor’s trees so the couple, both Martha Stewart associates, could have a harbor view. They deny it.
A Couple Looked to Downsize Into a Condo on Long Island’s North Shore
Interactive, Yesterday
As they eased into retirement, two empty-nesters toured some of Port Jefferson’s condo communities with about $650,000 to spend. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, Yesterday
This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, in Midtown and Far Rockaway.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, Yesterday
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom house in Newtown, and a nine-bedroom house in Bay Shore.
Would You Trade Your Safety for Homeownership?
Real Estate, Yesterday
One in five buyers would, according to a recent survey.
La casita de Bad Bunny, punto de reunión de los famosos, expone un legado
En español, Yesterday
Lebron James, Penelope Cruz, Javier Bardem, Austin Butler, Mbappé, Belinda, Ricky Martin y muchas estrellas más se unieron a la fiesta de Bad Bunny en una casa tradicional de Puerto Rico construida al medio de un coliseo.
Putting a Collection on Display
Real Estate, September 10
Robert Highsmith and Stefanie Brechbuehler, husband-and-wife founders of the design firm Workstead, have filled their living room with “unexpected heirlooms.”
$600,000 Homes in North Carolina, Texas and Michigan
Real Estate, September 10
A loft with a commercial storefront in Ayden, a cottage in Houston and a Classic Revival house in Detroit
Bad Bunny’s Casita, a Summer Hub for Celebrities, Carries a Legacy
Real Estate, September 10
A traditional home built in the arena at Bad Bunny’s residency has welcomed dozens of guests, one of whom said it “feels like a Christmas party in a house.”
N.Y.C. Board Rejects Council’s Push to Keep Housing Measures Off Ballot
New York, September 9
The City Council, which would lose some power if the measures were approved, had argued that the ballot language was not clear enough to put before voters.
The New York City Buildings Amelia Earhart Left Behind
Real Estate, September 9
The Kansas-born aviator was a heroine of the Midwest in her day. But her legend was forged in Midtown Manhattan.
$875,000 Homes in California
Real Estate, September 8
A rustic cabin in Sycamore Canyon, a converted 1900s house in San Francisco’s Mission District and a private retreat in Sonoma County.
A Family Fight Over a Queens Farmhouse Gets Ugly
New York, September 8
Two sisters were evicted from the 19th-century home after their father and older brother went to court.
Ten Tiny Homes
Real Estate, September 8
Fitting into a small home means clever transformations, custom storage solutions, and often, bright pops of color. These homes do it all.
An Educator Found Her Calling (and Some Laughs) in Oakland
Real Estate, September 8
Micia Mosely founded a group to support Black teachers transforming schools across the country. She also tells a joke or two.
PAC Aims to Spend $3 Million to Pass New York Housing Measures
New York, September 8
The measures could make it easier to build housing, but the City Council is trying to keep them off the November ballot.
Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles Home Is Saved From Demolition
U.S., September 7
A judge denied a neighbor’s petition to raze the Spanish-style hacienda, which the City Council had declared a cultural landmark.
On Croatia’s Coast, a Former Basketball Star Builds a Tribute to His Hero
Real Estate, September 7
Marko Banic first met NBA legend Kobe Bryant when he was playing for Croatia’s national team. Now he’s dedicating his new real estate project to the former Laker.
Can You Transfer Your Co-op Shares to Someone Else?
Real Estate, September 6
The rights of shareholders to transfer their shares vary from building to building. The answer lies in the co-op’s governing documents.
Pewter Is Getting Popular and Pricier
Real Estate, September 6
While the wealthy in the past favored more precious materials, pewter is making its way into high-end design studios and boutiques.
$1.75 Million Homes in the British Virgin Islands
Real Estate, September 5
Tortola, the largest of the British Virgin Islands, offers waterfront homes with pools and guesthouses.
‘Can You Print a House?’: God, Robots and the U.S. Housing Crisis
Real Estate, September 5
Jason Ballard, an entrepreneur who once thought he would be a preacher, believes 3-D printing is the solution to fill the affordable housing gap in the United States.
N.Y.C. Elections Board May Block Ballot Proposals on Housing
New York, September 4
The City Council opposes the measures, which would curtail its power. The Board of Elections, appointed by the Council, could prevent voters from weighing in.
A Family of 7 Looked for a Wreck to Restore in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Interactive, September 4
With five sons between the ages of 2 and 10, a couple needed to size up in Lancaster County. But they knew that anything they could afford would need a lot of work.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, September 4
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, Yorkville and Crown Heights.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
Real Estate, September 4
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Dix Hills and a three-bedroom in Hillsdale.
Why Are More Millionaires Renting?
Real Estate, September 4
The number of millionaire renters in the United States more than tripled between 2019 and 2023.
$475,000 Homes in New York, Ohio and Kentucky
Real Estate, September 3
A former schoolhouse in Canaan, a semidetached house in Columbus and a wood-frame house in Louisville.
The Teachers Lurking in Your Garden: Hungry Rabbits and Ancient Insects
Real Estate, September 3
Tending to a garden provides a lifelong education in science and wonder, if you get in the dirt and look closely.
Stephen Muss, Developer Who Helped Revive Miami Beach, Dies at 97
Real Estate, September 2
The scion of a New York family of builders, he rescued the Fontainebleau hotel from bankruptcy, spurring a real estate boom.
D.I.Y. Repairs Turned Into a Gut Renovation in Philadelphia
Real Estate, September 2
A couple of architects liked their rowhouse so much that they transformed it two different times to suit their evolving needs.
Brad Pitt paga 12 millones de dólares por una casa en Hollywood Hills
En español, September 1
En agosto también hicieron transacciones el actor Jake Gyllenhaal, la campeona de tenis Naomi Osaka y el inversor de ‘Shark Tank’ Robert Herjavec.
$3 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, September 1
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a desert retreat in Palm Springs and a Joseph Eichler house in Sunnyvale.
Brad Pitt Pays $12 Million for a House in the Hollywood Hills
Real Estate, September 1
Also making moves in August were the actor Jake Gyllenhaal, the tennis champion Naomi Osaka, and ‘Shark Tank’ investor Robert Herjavec.
They Couldn’t Afford Homes in the Big City. So They Left.
Real Estate, August 31
Some first-time home buyers, facing high interest rates, are trading their metropolitan lifestyles for lower-cost living.
Is the Apartment Noisy? How to Know Before You Buy.
Real Estate, August 30
There are several ways to investigate, including acoustic tests and checking building records.
In Arkansas, Looking a Movement in the Eye
Times Insider, August 29
A reporter traveled to Ravenden, Ark., to meet the founders and residents of a compound created only for white people.
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin on 8 Children, 1 Lil’ Pig and Lots of Rice-A-Roni
Interactive, August 29
The actor and yoga instructor thought about selling their home in the Hamptons, but they can’t let go of the home that has become a family sanctuary.
The Architect Liked the Model House So Much, He Moved In
Real Estate, August 29
When his firm was hired to design an auxiliary dwelling unit in a California yard, a designer customized the project with a mix of prefabricated and original features.
$1.3 Million Homes in Aruba
Real Estate, August 29
A house on the hillsides of Santa Cruz, a restored traditional home and a bright yellow dwelling — all a short drive to the beach.
For Jenni Kayne, Beige Is Anything but Sad
Real Estate, August 29
Instead of chasing trends, the California designer is doubling down on the neutral palette she built her brand on.
How to Build a House, From 4 People Who Did It
Real Estate, August 29
Choosing the new-construction route comes with challenges like cost overruns, permitting delays and supply-chain issues, but also the promise of getting a fully customized home.
She Returned to Brooklyn With $300,000 and a Dream
Interactive, August 28
For her first purchase, a longtime renter searched in Flatbush and Midwood for a one-bedroom co-op with nearby subway options. Here’s what she found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, August 28
This week’s properties are in the Gramercy Park area, in Yorkville and in West Midwood.
Homes for Sale in New Jersey and New York
Real Estate, August 28
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom shore house in Linwood and a five-bedroom contemporary home in White Plains.
Their Beach Home Is a Driveway
Style, August 28
Tucked among exclusive real estate, a family’s 18-foot-wide strip of land is not just an oceanside parking spot. It’s their legacy.
Waiting for Mortgage Rates to Fall Before You Buy? Don’t Bother.
Real Estate, August 28
Even if rates dropped to zero, typical homes would still be unaffordable for median earners in some major metro areas.
A Brooklyn Rowhouse Renovated for the Health of It
Real Estate, August 28
The design created such a feeling of freshness that the owners felt like they were back in Northern California.
$1.2 Million Homes in Utah, Arizona and Virginia
Real Estate, August 27
A brick house in Salt Lake City, a midcentury-modern house in Tucson and a neo-Classical-revival house in Richmond
Has Your Family Argued About Housing and Inheritance?
Magazine, August 27
We want to hear from you for a New York Times Magazine feature about how much of America’s family wealth is tied up in parents’ homes.
Allentown, Pa., a Former Industrial Town Reborn
Real Estate, August 27
Pennsylvania’s fastest-growing city is experiencing a development boom.
The $140 Billion Failure We Don’t Talk About
Opinion, August 27
New Orleans after Katrina is a cautionary tale for every place in America that will one day face its own disaster.
Housing Official’s Push on Mortgage Fraud Gives Trump a Political Weapon
U.S., August 26
The director of Federal Housing Finance Agency could win the president an opening on the Federal Reserve board.
A ‘Third Way’ Between Buying or Renting? Swiss Co-ops Say They’ve Found It.
Real Estate, August 26
Nonprofits are offering cut-price apartments as a way of combating the housing affordability crisis.
How Builders Are Enticing Buyers in a Weak Housing Market
Business, August 25
A slow start to the home building market this year has prompted some builders to increase incentives and build on smaller lots.
Staying in San Antonio After Building a New ‘Heart’ for Their Home
Real Estate, August 25
The Anconas found their bungalow cramped as their family grew. Despite limited space, they were able to create a large kitchen, dining and living space in an addition.
$1 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, August 25
A Queen Anne Revival in Yreka, a bungalow in Oakland and a condo in Los Angeles.
5 Years On, China’s Property Crisis Has No End in Sight
Business, August 25
The government had set out to slow speculation, kicking off a slowdown in real estate values that is still grinding on with wide economic consequences.
The Ideal Moving Day Meal, Updated for the Online Era
Real Estate, August 24
First-time home buyers are commemorating their purchases by sharing images of a new home staple, takeout pizza, online.
Are Remote Closings a Bad Idea?
Real Estate, August 23
The practice, which became more popular during the pandemic, does have its conveniences. But it never hurts to have everyone in the same room.
Los fundadores de esta nueva urbanización dicen que hay que ser blanco para vivir allí
En español, August 23
Los expertos en derecho a la vivienda afirman que una comunidad restringida a los residentes blancos en Arkansas es ilegal, pero los creadores creen que podrían ganar una posible impugnación ante los tribunales en el actual clima político.
What to Know About the Allegations Against Lisa Cook of the Fed
U.S., August 22
Trump administration officials have accused the Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud and called for her to resign.
$1.4 Million Homes in São Paulo, Brazil
Real Estate, August 22
Brazil’s most populous city offers contemporary brick houses, sleek condos with city views, and ranch-style homes.
Can’t Afford a House? Try Baltic Avenue.
Real Estate, August 22
It’s getting harder to become a homeowner. But in Monopoly, The Game of Life and The Sims, the rules are simple: Play your cards right, and you’ll get a house.
Making the Most of Their Second Chance in the Bay Area
Interactive, August 21
After the pandemic forced them to leave Oakland, Calif., a couple returned five years later to realize their dream of owning a home there. Would $600,000 be enough?
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
Real Estate, August 21
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom 1920 house in Hastings-on-Hudson, and a four-bedroom farmhouse in Redding.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
Real Estate, August 21
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Hell’s Kitchen and Flushing.
Spike in Florida Condo Supply Is Creating a Buyers’ Market
Real Estate, August 21
Inspections mandated after a 2021 building collapse have led to expensive repair costs, forcing many to list their units.
Trump Demands a Fed Governor Resign, Escalating Campaign to Remake Central Bank
U.S., August 20
The administration accused the official, Lisa Cook, of mortgage fraud and said it would refer the matter for criminal investigation.
These Moms Want to Design Your Dorm Room
Real Estate, August 20
Influencers are making money online by recommending dorm products and designs to families, who spend thousands of dollars on back-to-college shopping.
When Your First Home Is Subsidized by Your Parents
Real Estate, August 20
In today’s tough housing market, some first-time home buyers are looking to their parents for help. Here’s what to know if you plan to do the same.
When the Bronx Burned, Tenants Died and Landlords Got Rich
Books, August 20
“Born in Flames,” by the historian Bench Ansfield, recounts how the wave of urban arson in the 1970s devastated poor communities while enriching building owners.
$2.8 Million Homes in Connecticut, Florida and South Carolina
Real Estate, August 20
A stone house in Old Lyme, a midcentury house in Miami and a rowhouse in Charleston
Have You Been Rejected by a New York Co-op Board? We Want to Hear From You.
Real Estate, August 19
The New York Times is looking for buyers who suspect that discrimination played a role in their rejection by a co-op board.
The Founders of This New Development Say You Must Be White to Live There
Real Estate, August 19
Housing rights experts say a community restricted to white residents is illegal, but the creators believe they could win a potential challenge in court in the current political climate.
They Wanted More Space in Brooklyn. Now They Have Room for Chickens.
Real Estate, August 18
A couple seeking a more sustainable home gut-renovated a Prospect Heights townhouse and were able to stop paying for electricity.
$4 Million Homes in California
Real Estate, August 18
A midcentury five-bedroom in Mill Valley, a historic four-bedroom in Los Angeles, and a Spanish-style five-bedroom in Ojai.
Paint, Pottery and Profitable Leases: Experiential Retail That Works
Real Estate, August 18
Immersive art experience studios are attracting the creatively curious and filling retail vacancies in New York City.
What Can I Do About My Terrible Neighbor?
Real Estate, August 16
Co-op boards must provide habitable homes for all their residents and make sure that they are abiding by the house rules.
$1.2 Million Homes in Scotland
Real Estate, August 15
An 18th-century farmhouse in the Tweed Valley, a modern ranch house with mountain views, and a stone house designed to evoke a grain mill.
You Can Fix Those Annoying Plug Outlets
Real Estate, August 15
And you can do it safely, in under an hour, and for less than $50.
When Montauk Was a Bootlegger’s Paradise
New York, August 15
The exhibit “How Dry We Weren’t” highlights a Black lawyer from Brooklyn who represented one group of rumrunners.
In Lahaina, ‘Dignified’ Havens for Wildfire Survivors
Arts, August 15
With rebuilding after disasters stretching to years, factory-built houses aspire to faster delivery, longer life than trailers — and to “lift people’s spirits.”
Gregory C. O’Connell, Developer Who Revived Red Hook, Dies at 83
New York, August 14
A former N.Y.P.D. detective, he rejuvenated properties on the Brooklyn waterfront and restored a historic village in upstate New York.
How Cuomo Wants to Limit Who Gets to Live in Rent-Stabilized Units
New York, August 14
Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo’s proposal is a dig at Zohran Mamdani, his main opponent in the mayor’s race, but it could upend the housing search for middle-income New Yorkers.
Plan to Add 9,500 Homes to Midtown Expected to Get City Council Approval
New York, August 14
The plan would open a swath of Manhattan, including the garment district, to residential development.
A Maple Syrup Farmer Lands on the Upper East Side for His Next Chapter
Interactive, August 14
Seeking to reinvent himself as a writer, an ‘empty-nest bachelor’ looked for a co-op in Carnegie Hill for around $500,000.
Carrie Bradshaw’s Life in New York City Apartments (and the Townhouse)
Real Estate, August 14
The end of “And Just Like That …” means the end of a real estate portfolio that includes a cozy Upper East Side studio and a grand Gramercy townhouse.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
Real Estate, August 14
This week’s properties are two-bedroom units in Hudson Heights and Midtown and a multifamily house in Greenwood Heights.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
Real Estate, August 14
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom townhouse in New Canaan, and a four-bedroom house in Huntington.
As Natural Disasters Become More Costly, Homeowners Foot the Bill
Real Estate, August 14
That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live.
Does Earning $142,000 in New York City Make You Rich?
New York, August 14
Andrew Cuomo is basing his new line of attack against Zohran Mamdani on a certain definition of wealth. But the reality is complicated.
Escondido, Calif., a Showcase for Fire-Resilient Building
Real Estate, August 13
“Affordable” by California standards, this San Diego suburb is the site of a new community developed with fire preparedness in mind.
The Question Dividing New Yorkers: Is the City Sinking or Bouncing Back?
New York, June 21
On the cusp of choosing the city’s next mayor, New Yorkers are taking stock of their town. But many are split on whether it’s back on track, or off the rails.
A Times Square Office Tower Will Be Converted Into Apartments
New York, May 22
The 38-story building in the heart of Midtown Manhattan will be turned into 1,250 apartments.
More Apartments Are Being Carved Out of Office Spaces
Real Estate, April 3
Municipalities are encouraging office conversions with incentives and rule changes.
How Has New York Remade Itself Since the Pandemic Arrived?
Interactive, March 13
New York City was on the front lines of the Covid-19 crisis. It has largely recovered, but has transformed into a place of greater extremes.
How the Pandemic Upended Our Lives
Real Estate, March 11
Whether you fled a crowded city or thought a puppy was the answer, the glimpses of another life we got during Covid have faded away.
Some Tenants Could Get Only One Day’s Eviction Notice, Under Federal Bill
Real Estate, February 13
Legislation would end tenant protections that were first put in place during the pandemic.
A Showdown Pits Owners of Second Homes Against Full-Time Residents
Real Estate, April 5
The pandemic upset a delicate balance of part-time and full-time residents in a community in the Poconos, sparking a debate over short-term rentals.
How a Pandemic Boom Led to a ‘Property Tax Mess’ in Colorado
National, April 3
A surge of new residents into Rocky Mountain states drove up home prices. The result was property tax increases of 40 percent or more for some of those already there.
The Disappearance of Mayor Adams
Op Ed, March 7
Unlike most of his predecessors, he has had few accomplishments while leading New York City. But there’s still time to change that.
Is New York City Back? Not for Everyone.
Metropolitan, March 5
The city has rebounded from the worst of the coronavirus pandemic in meaningful ways. But the recovery is incomplete and uneven.
How Nevada Is Pushing to Generate Jobs Beyond the Casinos
Business, February 5
Chastened by a series of economic downturns that punished the hospitality industry, state leaders are working to broaden the economy.
China’s Economy Grew Last Year, but Strains Lurk Behind the Numbers
Business, January 17
Gross domestic product expanded 5.2 percent, as China worked to export more to make up for weak demand, high debt and a steep property contraction at home.
The Fed Has Put Our Housing Market in Jeopardy
Op Ed, November 14
The Federal Reserve’s relentless attack on inflation has jeopardized the housing market.
How High Interest Rates Sting Bakers, Farmers and Consumers
Business, October 23
Everyone who relies on credit in America is confronting a new reality: Money will cost more for a good long while.
Are High Rates Going to Last? Fed Officials Increasingly Think So.
Business, September 21
Federal Reserve officials forecast higher interest rates through 2026 this week, a sign that borrowing costs are not heading back to the rock-bottom levels normal before the pandemic.
La nueva guerra en contra de la mala calidad del aire
En español, June 23
Hace un siglo, un edificio bien ventilado se consideraba una buena práctica sanitaria. Pero cuando llegó la COVID-19, nuestros edificios apenas podían respirar. ¿Cómo ocurrió eso? ¿Y cómo conseguimos ahora que el aire fresco ingrese a nuestras casas?
Where Housing Prices Have Crashed and Billions in Wealth Have Vanished
Business, June 19
In New Zealand, high interest rates have sent property prices sliding nearly 18 percent since November 2021.
The New War on Bad Air
Science, June 17
A century ago, a well-ventilated building was considered good medicine. But by the time Covid-19 arrived, our buildings could barely breathe. How did that happen? And how do we let the fresh air back in?
Rosalind Franklin and Unsung Women in Science
Letters, May 9
Dr. Franklin and giving credit to women for their scientific contributions. Also: New College of Florida; Black unemployment; housing solutions; Covid risks.
Yes, You Should Be Worried About a Potential Bank Crisis. Here’s Why.
Op Ed, May 4
The banking crisis may be just getting started.
‘The Era of Urban Supremacy Is Over’
Op Ed, March 15
Many of the nation’s major cities face a daunting future.
By Adding Apartments, Malls Seek to Bring Shopping Closer to Home
Business, February 16
Facing an existential crisis over empty space, owners are trying to fill malls with residences, building on the live-work-play model sought by young adults.
In Maine, a Rare Influx of New Residents, and a Housing Crunch
National, February 3
New arrivals over the last few years have fueled hopes of population growth, but workers increasingly struggle to find housing in a market gone wild.
The Chicago Home Was Designed for Parties. Then the Parties Stopped.
Real Estate, January 24
Before the pandemic, turning a house into a hub for big gatherings seemed like a good idea.
They Poured Their Savings Into Homes That Were Never Built
Interactive, January 24
What is it like to pour your life savings into apartments that might never get built?
As Thousands Fall Behind on Rent, Public Housing Faces ‘Disaster’
Metro, January 23
The New York City Housing Authority collected just 65 percent of the rent it charged in the 12 months leading up to December, the lowest percentage in the agency’s history.
My Boss Told My Co-workers That I Had Covid. Isn’t That Illegal?
Real Estate, January 14
Federal guidelines require employees’ health information to be kept confidential. But employers also have an obligation to protect the workplace.
What TikTok Told Us About the Economy in 2022
Business, December 31
From Barbiecore to revenge travel, social media trends gave us a clear picture of the forces reshaping the economy.
Los nómadas digitales llegan a Ciudad de México y los precios de la vivienda suben
en Español, December 28
Airbnb se ha convertido en un destino en el que estadounidenses y europeos encuentran alquileres de largo plazo en la capital mexicana, trastocando el mercado local.
As Remote Workers Flock to Mexico City, Airbnb and Housing Prices Soar
Foreign, December 28
American and Europeans are using Airbnb to find long-term rentals in Mexico’s capital, pushing housing costs higher and, critics say, forcing out local residents.
Trust the Models? In This Economy?
Business, December 19
Years into the pandemic, it is still difficult to get a handle on what comes next for the economy by looking at examples from the past.
The Elusive Dream of Owning a Home in New York City
Metro, November 29
For many middle- and working-class New Yorkers, it’s an even more distant possibility than it used to be.
Is Homeownership Slipping Even Further Out of Reach for New Yorkers?
Metropolitan, November 24
In a city of renters, the turbulent pandemic housing market is making it harder than ever to buy a home.
The Apartment Found Her? Yes, and Three of Her Fellow Doctors
Real Estate, November 21
Puja Patel wanted her own apartment and wanted to be within walking distance of her new job as an emergency room doctor at Mount Sinai Queens.
FOMO Helped Drive Up Housing Prices in the Pandemic. What Can We Expect Next?
Op Ed, September 28
Inflation-corrected prices may end up substantially lower as factors driving high home prices weaken with time.
As China’s Economy Stumbles, Homeowners Boycott Mortgage Payments
Business, August 17
In a rare act of defiance, people across the country who bought property from indebted developers are refusing to repay loans on their unfinished apartments.
Large landlords aggressively moved against renters in the pandemic, a report says.
Business, July 29
A House subcommittee investigation found four firms were responsible for nearly 15,000 eviction filings while there were moratoriums on evictions.
New York Renters Are Now Paying the Price for the ‘Covid Discount’
Real Estate, July 26
More than 40 percent of the available units in Manhattan currently come from tenants priced out of apartments they leased in 2020 and 2021, according to a new StreetEasy report.
The Penn Station $7 Billion Fix-Up Moves Ahead: Here’s What to Know
Metro, July 21
The project promises to update the notorious eyesore but critics of the plan are concerned about the cost.
Nearly a Third of Gen Z Is Living at Home (and They Plan to Stay)
Real Estate, July 21
And among those who moved out of their childhood bedroom, a third are spending about half of their monthly income on rent or mortgage.
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.