$850,000 Homes in Texas, Michigan and Pennsylvania

A Tudor Revival house in Houston, an 1897 mansion in Cadillac and a three-bedroom rowhouse in Pittsburgh.

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For Fresh Flowers This Winter, Try Forcing Bulbs

Previous generations of gardeners knew that coaxing bulbs to bloom early was the easiest way to have fresh flowers in winter. Here’s how they did it.

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He Wanted His Texas Home to Resemble a ‘Groovy’ Opium Den

His designer was taken aback. But then she set about creating “Lenny Kravitz meets Italian ’60s meets ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood.’”

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$2.2 Million Homes in California

A midcentury-modern house in Los Angeles, a Craftsman bungalow in Sacramento and a three-bedroom townhouse in Mountain View.

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In Detroit, a Tiny Home Generates a Big Controversy

A program that rents homes to low-income residents, and helps them build equity as homeowners, was rocked when one of the initial participants was evicted.

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How to Get Your Landlord to Keep Common Areas Clean

Garbage left in basement common areas can attract rats and create fire hazards. But getting landlords to respond isn’t always easy.

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How to Choose Paint Colors

How Brigette Romanek, a celebrity designer in Los Angeles, chose a new wall color for her bedroom.

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How to Choose a Paint Color Like a Pro

We tagged along to see how Brigette Romanek, a celebrity designer in Los Angeles, chose a new color for her bedroom.

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A Duplex at 220 Central Park South Closes at $80 Million

The apartment sold at 220 Central Park South, a.k.a. the city’s most expensive building. The Woolworth Building also sold a penthouse, for $30 million, well below the asking price.

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Staking the Future on a Stretch of Sidewalk in Brooklyn

Immigrant street vendors have been setting up shop on Fifth Avenue in Sunset Park for decades. A pecking order loosely allocates the spaces, but the setup is not worry free.

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Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York

This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Westport, Conn., and White Plains, N.Y.

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Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx

This week’s properties are in Murray Hill, on the Lower East Side and in Parkchester.

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The Dirtiest Corners of New York City

A study examined 311 complaints to isolate the ZIP codes with the most.

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Lower Manhattan for Less Than $500,000? A Young Couple Knew They’d Need to Compromise.

Figuring they didn’t have an ‘elevator budget,’ two renters focused on walk-ups for sale on the Lower East Side and in the East Village. Here’s what they found.

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A 1933 Ship Captain’s House in Seattle Gets an Update

The house, a historical landmark that was built in 1933 with cedar shingles and Douglas fir paneling, receives a respectful kitchen addition.

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Interior Design Advice for the Long Haul

Design experts say a surprising number of them have stood the test of time.

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Living In ... Astoria, Queens

With relatively affordable prices and an easy commute to Manhattan, the area is attracting new residents, but it still has a strong community.

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What It’s Like to Live in Astoria, Queens

With relatively affordable prices and an easy commute to Manhattan, the area is attracting new residents, but it still has a strong sense of community.

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Understanding Seeds and the Pandemic Seed Shortage

When one gardener realized there was no seed available to order, she panicked and then began asking questions. Her new book offers some answers.

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$1.1 Million Homes in Connecticut, Virginia and Idaho

A 1790 house in Washington, a three-building compound in Warrenton and a midcentury home in Boise.

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