Can’t Move? Renovate, if You Can Afford It.

Many U.S. homeowners are staying put rather than selling, even if they’d prefer to move. These days, renovating may be a better bet.

A New Building Aims to Be a Good Neighbor in Low-Rise Brooklyn

The architect of Bergen, in Boerum Hill, is Frida Escobedo, who recently landed the commission to redesign a wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

$1.5 Million Homes in California, Florida and Rhode Island

A three-bedroom condominium in an Edwardian house in San Francisco, a Craftsman bungalow in Tampa and an 1881 home in Providence.

Urban Living

Becoming an urban living real estate agent involves focusing on the unique needs and preferences of clients seeking properties in urban areas, such as downtown districts, city centers, and vibrant neighborhoods. Here are some key aspects to consider when specializing in urban real estate: Local Market Knowledge: Develop expertise in the urban real ...

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Are You Trying to Sell Your Home Using a Real Estate Agent? We Want to Hear From You.

New changes to the way homes are bought and sold are causing confusion among buyers, sellers and real estate agents. We want to hear your experience of selling a home in New York City in 2024.

Brooklyn Couple Colorfully Renovates Townhouse on a Budget

For one Brooklyn family, color was all-important. So was renovating on a budget.

$4 Million Homes in California

A Victorian-style home in San Rafael, a ranch house in Santa Barbara and a Spanish-style home in Los Angeles.

Renting in Mott Haven, South Bronx, After a Disastrous First Apartment

After renting their first New York apartment sight unseen, they decided to take a new place in the South Bronx with eyes wide open.

Paris Preserves Its Mixed Society by Pouring Billions Into Public Housing

One quarter of residents in the French capital now live in government-owned housing, part of an aggressive effort to keep lower-income Parisians — and their businesses — in the city.

Five Ways Buying and Selling a House Could Change

The National Association of Realtors has agreed to change its policies to settle several lawsuits brought by home sellers — a move that could reduce commissions.

Do I Have to Allow the Landlord to Do Building Repairs in My Apartment?

The law permits landlords to make upgrades in rent-stabilized units, but that doesn’t mean your rent has to go up.

Central Park Sidewalk Restoration Is Fixing Bumps for Accessibility

A 108-block sidewalk restoration project led by the Central Park Conservancy balances historical aesthetics with modern needs.

4 Ways a Settlement Could Change the Housing Industry

The influential National Association of Realtors agreed to make several changes to its policies to settle class-action lawsuits brought by home sellers who say they were forced to pay inflated commissions to real estate agents.

National Association of Realtors Agrees to Slash Commissions to Settle Lawsuits

The National Association of Realtors will pay $418 million in damages and will amend several rules that housing experts say will drive down housing costs.

How to Style Bookshelves: Jeremiah Brent’s Dos and Don’ts

Interior designer Jeremiah Brent offers guidance on how to style bookshelves.

How to Style a Book Shelf: Jeremiah Brent Shares His Tips

Jeremiah Brent, the newest cast member of Netflix’s “Queer Eye,” shows how he styles the shelves in the home he shares with his husband, Nate Berkus.

$1.5 Million Homes in Paris

An industrial loft in La Villette, a former workshop in Sainte-Avoye and an updated apartment with 19-century touches on Île Saint-Louis.

A New Yorker Decamped to the Philadelphia Area With a Townhouse in Mind. What Would $500,000 Buy?

With a new job at Bryn Mawr and a grandchild on the way, an academic looked for the things she couldn’t afford in Manhattan: more space, more green, more parking.

Where Do People Stay in Their Homes the Longest?

More than a third of U.S. homeowners plan to stay in their homes forever, according to a new survey.

Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn

This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, Murray Hill and Williamsburg.

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