With two children under 5, a couple of first-time buyers wanted a three-bedroom house with a yard to play in and an easy commute to their new jobs. Here’s what they found.
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Nissequogue, N.Y., and Surf City, N.J.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Alphabet City, the Flatiron district and Jackson Heights.
Where Splitting the Rent Saves Couples the Most Money
A study looked at the cost-savings of moving in together.
$450,000 Homes in Virginia, Massachusetts and Ohio
A Carpenter Gothic-style home in Irvington, a cottage in the Berkshires and a two-bedroom brick house in Columbus.
For a Ukrainian Gardener, Flowers Offer a Way Forward
When war came to her country, Alla Olkhovska had been planning to open a rare-plants nursery. Now her Clematis seeds have an international following.
Prominent N.Y. Developer Arrested on Charges Tied to Vast Fraud Scheme
Nir Meir helped run the firm HFZ Capital Group, which became a major developer of luxury housing but collapsed amid investor lawsuits and foreclosures.
Exploring the Birthplace of Black History Month
Dr. Woodson’s house, the birthplace of the annual month, was a hub of scholarship, bringing together generations of intellectuals, writers and activists.
An Early 19th-Century Home With a Sense of Fun
Here’s how one couple brought their historic house into the 21st century with ‘color, character and eccentricity.’
How One Couple Modernized Their 19th-Century Salem Home
Here’s how one couple brought their Federal house in Salem, Mass., into the 21st century — with ‘color, character and eccentricity.’
Denver Real Estate News – February 2024
Shadow or No Shadow, Real Estate Shines Bright as Spring Approaches
An early spring isn’t just limited to the anticipation of warmer weather — as we’ve been predicting, a busy real estate season is beginning to bloom! Buyers have started to turn up to the market in droves, thanks to mortgage rates that have dropped a full percentage point since October. Due to this decline in rates, homebuyers with a $3,000 monthly budget have gained nearly $40,000 in purchasing power. That paired with a welcome increase in inventory is providing them more choices than they’ve had in a long time.
New listings increased almost 15% year-over-year to 3,280 and pending home sales increased 6.5% to 3,294. Although buyer activity has increased, many buyers still seem to be choosier than they have in years past. Prices are still at all-time highs and buyers want more bang for their buck, desiring move-in ready homes to help alleviate the sticker shock of current home prices. Median days in MLS has increased by almost 6% to 36 days. Closed sales have declined by about 6.25%, although that shouldn’t be surprising as these homes likely went under contract in December which is our traditionally lowest inventory month of the year.

The Five Brooklyn Roommates Who Merged Two Households Into One
In Bushwick, the neighborly ‘hello’ in the hallway led to hanging out in each other’s apartments, and spirited theater-karaoke nights singing show tunes.
Skate Under the Brooklyn Bridge (Or Just Take Photos)
A pop-up ice skating rink has finally come to Brooklyn Bridge Park, a decade after developers planned it.
$1.3 Million Homes in California
An adobe compound in Joshua Tree, a one-bedroom condominium in West Hollywood and a bungalow within walking distance of the beach in Aptos.
The Condo Board Is Ruining Our Building! How Do We Get Them Out?
There are several avenues you can take to try to get better leadership. Whichever you choose, make sure it stands up to legal scrutiny.
What to do in Denver in February 2024
Check out these February events!
Throughout February: Black History Month








Big Ticket: This Month’s Top Sales in New York City
Take a look at high-profile residential property sales.
Searching Astoria’s New Condo Developments: Could He Afford a One-Bedroom?
After getting to know the Queens neighborhood as a renter, a tennis instructor with a job on Randall’s Island went looking for a place of his own in a relatively new building.
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are six-bedroom in Danbury, Conn., and Millwood, N.Y.
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are in Kips Bay, Turtle Bay and on the Grand Concourse.