Respecting your neighbor’s privacy is a friendly instinct. But you might have to get aggressive to ensure everyone else’s well-being.
Secret Doors Are Having a Major Moment
Homeowners are adding hidden doors and rooms to foil burglars, eke out extra storage space and prepare for Armageddon.
Buyer's Real Estate Agent
Being a successful buyer's real estate agent involves a combination of skills, knowledge, and qualities that help you guide clients through the home buying process effectively. Here are some tips to become a good buyer's real estate agent: 1. Build Strong Communication Skills: Effective communication is crucial in real estate. Develop strong listen...
$950,000 Homes in Maine, Florida and Washington
A cottage in Southwest Harbor, a two-bedroom condominium in Miami Beach and a four-bedroom bungalow in Seattle.
Green Architecture Hits a Growth Spurt
Buildings made shaggy with vegetation or fragrant with wood are no longer novelties.
Architects’ Los Angeles Home Embraces Tube-Like Design
A hillside home of Spanish architects has a skin made of colorful tubes.
You Don’t Need a Greenhouse to Grow Citrus Indoors
‘Lemons and limes are really great houseplants,’ said the owner of a rare-plants nursery in Connecticut — if you choose the right ones.
A New Initiative to Protect Black History Starts With Coltrane
The Philadelphia rowhouse once owned by the jazz musician will be restored through funds provided by the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
How a Small One Bedroom House Became This Couple’s Dream Home
Even a quarter of a century ago, the one-bedroom house was a bargain in Los Angeles. Several renovations later, it’s the home of their dreams.
Home Sellers Claim Warren Buffett’s Brokerage Defrauded Them
A division of Mr. Buffett’s conglomerate was added to a string of defendants in an antitrust lawsuit that alleges brokerages inflated commissions that home sellers were forced to pay.
What’s Hidden in Woodlawn’s Mausoleums? Extraordinary Stained Glass.
Many artworks commissioned by the rich and powerful for their final resting places have rarely been seen by the living for the last century.
This Couple Won the N.Y.C. Housing Lottery and Their Dream Apartment
During the quarantine, a couple worked hard on an application for the city’s housing lottery, and their efforts paid off: a two-bedroom for $1,241 a month in Long Island City.
$2.5 Million Homes in California
A midcentury-modern retreat in Palm Springs, a hillside house in wine country and a three-bedroom home with a guesthouse and recording studio in Topanga.
What Is a Mortgage Servicer, and How Do You Avoid a Shady One?
Your mortgage lender can sell the servicing of your loan to a different company. You can’t stop that, but you can protect yourself.
Big Ticket: N.Y.’s Top Sales and Listings in February
Take a look at major residential real estate listings and sales, including Kathy Hilton's Hamptons home.
Tommy Tune Lists His Penthouse on the Far East Side
The celebrated Broadway performer, director and choreographer is asking $2.3 million for the apartment at 414 East 52nd Street, one of two he owns in the same co-op complex.
TikTok for Real Estate
Using TikTok for real estate can be a creative and engaging way to reach a broader audience, especially a younger demographic. Here are some tips on how real estate professionals can effectively use TikTok: Create Engaging Content:Develop content that is visually appealing, entertaining, and informative. This could include property tours, home impr...
I Don’t Have Enough for a Down Payment. Can I Still Buy a House?
If lack of a cash is keeping you from buying a house, you may have options.
Buying Houses Before Finding Spouses
Single men traditionally get a head start in homeownership and reap the benefits faster, but single women are thinking creatively to close the gap.
First Time Homebuyers Tips
Buying a home for the first time can be an exciting but complex process. Here are some real estate tips for first-time home buyers to help guide you through the journey: Understand Your Budget:Determine your budget by considering your income, monthly expenses, and the down payment you can afford. Use online calculators to estimate mortgage payments...