After spending two years on the road and having a baby, a young couple decided to put down roots just south of the nation’s capital. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Sutton Place, Gramercy Park and Flatbush.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Weston, Conn., and a five-bedroom in Stony Brook, N.Y.
Land and Development
Real estate agents specializing in land and development have a unique focus on various aspects of property transactions and development projects. Here are the key areas within this specialty: Land and Development Raw Land: Vacant Land: Deal with buying and selling undeveloped land, often for future development.Agricultural Land: Specialize in land ...
Apartments Are Growing in Size. Here’s Where They’re Largest.
A recent study found that the size of the average new rental apartment increased by almost 30 square feet last year.
$550,000 Homes in Maine, the District of Columbia and Kentucky
A two-bedroom cottage in Castine, a one-bedroom apartment in a Beaux-Arts building in Washington and a circa-1900 house in Louisville.
A Botanic Garden Determined to Bring Back American Chestnut and Heirloom Apple Trees
This botanic garden is determined to bring back the American chestnut tree and heirloom apples that taste like those grown 500 years ago. It won’t be easy.
Rural Realtors Specialties
Rural realtors often specialize in several key areas that distinguish them from their urban counterparts. These specialties address the unique aspects of buying, selling, and managing properties in rural and agricultural settings. Here are some of the primary specialties of rural realtors: 1. Agricultural Properties Types of Properties: Farms, ranc...
Cowboy Hats and Koi Fish Photos? There’s a Reason.
Some interior designers decorate their adult apartments to be reminded of the hometowns where they grew up.
Houston Neighborhoods
Houston, Texas, is a sprawling city with a diverse array of neighborhoods, each offering unique characteristics and amenities. Here's an overview of some of the major neighborhoods in Houston: 1. Downtown Houston Characteristics: The central business district with skyscrapers, business headquarters, and entertainment venues.Attractions: Minute Maid...
$5 Million Homes in California
A stone villa in Calistoga, a Spanish-style retreat in Santa Barbara and a four-bedroom house with a guest cottage in Los Angeles.
A New World Order for Renters? Well, It Worked for This Guy.
During the pandemic, a man realized he was free to work remotely in any city he wanted, in the U.S. and abroad. After moving a dozen times, he had a second epiphany.
Major Neighborhoods in Boston
Boston is a city with a rich history and diverse neighborhoods, each offering its own unique character and charm. Here are some of the major neighborhoods in Boston: 1. Back Bay Highlights: Victorian brownstone homes, the Boston Public Library, Newbury Street shopping, and the iconic Prudential Center.Vibe: Upscale, trendy, and bustling with activi...
I Can’t Use My Co-op’s Keypad Entry on the Sabbath. Am I Entitled to a Side Door Key?
Because of your religious beliefs, your co-op could face legal liability if it fails to accommodate your request.
Fast-Food and Coffee Chains Are Opening Smaller, Takeout-Only Stores
Retailers like Chick-fil-A are opening smaller, takeout-focused outposts with little or no seating to complement their traditional locations.
Small Apartment Design: How Three People Maximized Space in a One-Bedroom
Co-op rules meant they couldn’t add a second bedroom, so they came up with an elegant workaround.
Real Estate Platforms
Real estate platforms provide valuable tools and resources for both real estate professionals and consumers. These platforms can help agents manage listings, analyze market data, connect with clients, and optimize their marketing efforts. Here are some of the most popular and useful real estate platforms: 1. Zillow Features: Property listings, Zest...
$1.3 Million Homes in Belgium
A four-bedroom house with a thatched roof, a turn-of-the-century rowhouse and a three-bedroom duplex in a converted grain distillery.
Use Data Analytics
Using data analytics can significantly enhance a real estate agent's ability to understand market trends, optimize marketing strategies, and provide better service to clients. Here are specific ways to leverage data analytics in real estate: 1. Market Analysis and TrendsProperty Value TrendsHistorical Data: Analyze past property sales to identify t...
Pandemic-Era Newlyweds Consider an Age-Old Question: To Buy or Not to Buy?
With their lease on a Lower East Side apartment expiring, two software engineers wondered if buying made more sense than renting, now that the housing market wasn’t quite so frenzied. Here’s what they found.