Virtual Reality (VR) Tours

Using Virtual Reality (VR) tours in real estate is an innovative and effective way for agents to showcase properties. This technology allows potential buyers to experience a property remotely, offering a realistic and immersive view. Here's how real estate agents can utilize VR tours: Create Immersive Property Showcases:Utilize 360-degree cameras t...

A ‘Terrible’ Fixer-Upper in Belfast

In Northern Ireland, one couple grappled with a problem familiar to families everywhere: How to get more space without spending too much money.

The First Step to Get Off the Streets? A Room of His Own.

For years, Theron Truluck was living in desperate conditions in New York City, mostly on the Q train. Now he’s part of a program that prioritizes housing for people who do not have shelter.

$1.6 Million Homes in California

A 1989 shingle-clad house in Bodega Bay, a townhouse in Santa Monica and a midcentury ranch house with a cabana and studio in Long Beach.

Irwin Cohen, Who Turned a Factory Into Chelsea Market, Dies at 90

He and his daughter transformed an abandoned Nabisco plant into a Manhattan destination for people who liked to cook, to eat and to gape.

My Co-op Board Is Preventing Me From Selling My Apartment

The boards have broad discretion to carry out their duties in the best interest of shareholders. But they cannot discriminate.

Staying Organized

Staying organized is crucial for success as a realtor, considering the numerous details and tasks involved in real estate transactions. Here are some tips to help you stay organized: Use a CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System:Invest in a good CRM system to manage client information, leads, and communication.Keep track of client preferences...

In the Face of Racial Discrimination, a D.C. Family Builds a Property Legacy

The Campbell family of Washington, D.C., beat the odds, keeping houses in its possession for generations and now owning an inn in Pennsylvania.

From Harlem to Central Brooklyn With $500,000: Would It Be Enough for a Two-Bedroom?

Two first-time buyers discovered that the co-ops in Brooklyn were bigger, but the condos were nicer.

‘Home Alone 2’ House Is For Sale

OK, the Manhattan brownstone, now on the market for $6.7 million, wasn’t actually in the 1992 film. But it is where Kevin McCallister took on the Wet Bandits.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens

This week’s properties are in Greenwich Village, on the Upper West Side and in Hunters Point.

Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey

This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., and a six-bedroom in Hopewell, N.J.

Ai in Neighborhood Selection

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly playing a role in real estate, including the process of neighborhood selection. Here's how AI can be applied to assist in choosing the right neighborhood: 1. Data Analysis: Data Collection: AI systems can collect and analyze vast amounts of data related to different neighborhoods. This includes factors s...

Downsizing Tips

If you're a real estate agent looking to specialize in downsizing, here are some tips to help you better serve clients who are transitioning to smaller homes: Understand Your Clients' Needs:Recognize that downsizing clients have specific needs, often related to simplifying their lifestyles, reducing maintenance, and optimizing space. Listen careful...

Bernardsville, N.J.: A Gilded Age Enclave Looking to the Future

With grand estates and rolling meadows, this Somerset County borough has long attracted the wealthy. But now it’s courting younger, less affluent buyers.

$575,000 Homes in Utah, Iowa and Massachusetts

A Craftsman bungalow in Salt Lake City, a Victorian in Des Moines and a 1910 home in Peabody.

Annual Vines Can Transform Your Garden in a Single Season. Here’s How.

Whether you want cut flowers or a striking vertical display, these seeds will flourish in no time — given the right support.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in the West Village, on the Lower East Side and in Fieldston.

How College Football Is Clobbering Housing Markets Across the Country

Short-term rentals are taking over college towns, fueled by wealthy fans and investors who turn homes into hotels for a few weeks out of the year.

At Home With Stan Herman

In his new memoir, “Uncross Your Legs,” a 95-year-old designer chronicles a lifetime of adventures in apparel (and out).

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