Start with the house rules, then consider getting a lawyer involved.

From First Steps People often don't know where to start when it comes to understanding an estate, a will, and the probate process. This post will familiarize you with these terms. There is an entire subspecialty within the law known as Estate and Probate law dedicated exclusively to the process of creating estate plans and distributing assets upon ...

A New Jersey woman now lives alone part of the year on a remote island in Maine that Stephen King called ‘a novel here, just waiting to be written.’

The 1948 film starring Cary Grant and Myrna Loy celebrated leaving city life and spreading out in suburbia. Even then, it was a questionable idea.

Ethics and professionalism are essential qualities that every real estate agent should uphold. They play a crucial role in building trust and credibility with clients, colleagues, and the public. Here's an overview of ethics and professionalism in the context of real estate: Ethics: Honesty and Integrity: Real estate agents must always be truthful ...

This week’s properties are a five-bedroom in Locust Valley, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Wilton, Conn.

This week’s properties are on the Upper West Side, the Upper East Side and in South Park Slope.

As housing stock ages in the coming years, homeowners could face challenges financing needed renovations.

For one couple, renting near a college campus in Bloomington, Ind., lost its luster after the children moved out. Would $300,000 be enough for a new house?

A downsizing real estate agent is a specialized real estate professional who assists clients in the process of downsizing their living arrangements. Downsizing often occurs when individuals or families choose to move to a smaller home, condo, apartment, or retirement community to simplify their lifestyle, reduce maintenance, and lower expenses. Her...

Relatively simple measures like thermostat control, composting and switching to electric appliances can make a big difference.

Or just start by planting a few pawpaw or persimmon trees. Chances are, you’ll want more.

An 1820 townhouse in Portsmouth, a 1940 home in Oklahoma City and a Colonial Revival house in Westbrook.

Getting a real estate client to lower the asking price can be a delicate process that requires effective communication and negotiation skills. Here are some steps you can take to approach the situation: Market Analysis: Present the client with a detailed market analysis of comparable properties in the area. Show them recent sales data and listings ...

For two designers living in Brooklyn, meeting and marrying felt like destiny. The renovation of the grand apartment in France followed naturally.

At Maison Lune, in Los Angeles, you may forget you’re in a home — until you hear the sound of the clothes dryer.

Testimonials and reviews play a crucial role in the real estate industry as they can significantly impact a potential buyer's decision-making process. Positive testimonials and reviews can build trust and credibility for both individual real estate agents and real estate agencies. Here's how to leverage testimonials and reviews in your real estate ...

A 1924 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles, a three-bedroom condominium in an Edwardian house in San Francisco and a hillside retreat in Monrovia.

Co-op boards have a fiduciary responsibility to take care of their buildings, but sometimes shareholders must compel them to act.

Word that the pop culture icon has left the fabled Upper West Side apartment building that she defined for a generation has sparked reflection on her impact as a resident there for 50 years.