Sugar Land, Texas: Where Cultural Diversity Is a Point of Pride
A Houston suburb where master-planned communities abound and immigrants thrive....
How the Peacock Chair Became a Hallmark of Black American Décor
The regal seat continues to be part of Black American social traditions....
The Case for Delaying Your Home Renovation
When it comes to home renovations, patience is the most practical virtue....
What’s the Difference Between Architects, Designers and Decorators?
The answer is a resounding ‘Yes’ in many instances, but exceptions can creep in based on professional education, geography and the scope of a project....
‘By Chance, Did You Win a Cottage in Ireland?’
For one American, who spent $12.67 on three raffle tickets in December and then forgot about it, the answer turned out to be yes....
$3.5 Million Homes in California
A hilltop house in San Luis Obispo, a midcentury modern home in Kentfield and a post-and-beam house in Los Angeles....
How Long Did Mom and Dad Save for Their Down Payment?
Not as long as their children must. Getting to 20 percent down is a lot harder these days....
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a five-bedroom house in Ardsley, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Upper Saddle River, N.J....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Staten Island
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, Lenox Hill and Tompkinsville....
I Want to Use a Co-op as a Pied-à-Terre. Do I Need to Tell the Board?
It depends on the building’s governing documents, but most co-ops don’t look kindly on visitors coming and going....
Disillusioned With Finance, She Gave the Furniture Business a Try
For Josefina Londono, a career move after reconnecting with her family’s furniture business also called for a move to a new Brooklyn apartment....
$1.4 Million Homes in Valencia, Spain
Spain’s third-largest city offers stylish condos and seaside villas....
California Opens Investigation Into State Farm
The state’s insurance regulator says the volume of complaints against the company following this year’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles prompted the inquiry....
I Scream, You Scream. They Don’t Scream for Ice Cream.
The Museum of Ice Cream in SoHo wants to expand its hours and liquor operations, but nearby residents say the exhibition space already detracts from...
What to Do When There’s a Mouse in Your First House
With no landlord or manager to call, new homeowners may find themselves dealing with pests for the first time. Here’s how to handle them....
$365,000 Homes in Texas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania
A bungalow in Elgin, a Craftsman in Oklahoma City and a cottage in Lancaster....
Alexander Brothers Accused of Sex Crimes Against Another Woman
Oren and Tal Alexander, the luxury real estate brokers, as well Oren’s twin Alon Alexander, are now charged with sex crimes against seven women....
A SoHo Studio to Enchant a Bride and Her Entourage
A dress designer needed a discreet live/work space to fit both sides of her life. After work, her personal apartment re-emerges....
As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue
Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the...
Designer Nick Spain Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room
Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink....
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and a two-bedroom condo in New Canaan, Conn....
Foreign Buyers Step Back From South Florida Condos
Sales to international buyers fell to 10 percent of transactions last year, a steep decline from 50 percent in 2018....
How to Hide HVAC Vents
You don’t have to live with unsightly air return and supply vents. Here’s how to disguise them....
The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!
When you realize that your apartment has a problem that no one disclosed, who gets the blame?...
Barbara Gladstone’s Chelsea House Listed for Just Under $12 Million
Ms. Gladstone, who ran one of New York City’s largest contemporary art galleries, died last year. Her friend, the architect Annabelle Selldorf, helped her renovate...
$1.4 Million Homes in Andalusia, Spain
The southernmost region of Spain offers picturesque farm estates and urban rowhouses stretching from Seville to Malaga....
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Stealing Homes Found Guilty
Prosecutors say Sanford Solny preyed on homeowners who were struggling financially. He now faces up to seven years in prison....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and the Bronx
This week’s properties are on the Lower East Side, in the garment district and in Spuyten Duyvil....
Use Natural Plant Dyes to Infuse Memories Onto Fabrics
Dyers say pigments can imprint a favorite color on clothing, quilts or even yarn and give them a way to connect with nature and preserve...
How to Find the Right Home Inspector
A thorough home inspection can be the difference between a great deal and a terrible one. Here are the questions any home buyer should ask....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are Chelsea, Carnegie Hill and Bedford-Stuyvesant....
A Tour Through the Long Island of “The Great Gatsby”
Though only a fraction of its Gilded Age mansions remain, Long Island still offers a glimpse of the opulence that F. Scott Fitzgerald found 100...
Rising Mortgage Rates and Recession Fears Stall a Fragile Housing Market
Economists predicted that the United States would break free of its long-running housing slump in 2025. But the opposite happened....
$3 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a ski house in Mammoth Lakes and a midcentury modern house in Palm Springs...
How to Build a Home Gym in 900 Square Feet (or Less)
Commercial gyms in New York City leave much to be desired. A few resourceful New Yorkers have turned their tiny spaces into functional home gyms....
$1 Million Homes in Italy
The historic Castelli Romani area of Rome is famed for its verdant landscape, wine production and stately homes....
Inside Knicks Player Josh Hart’s Playroom Design
The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys....
How to Take Over Your Co-op Board
When a board refuses to communicate, hold elections, or provide access to records, it’s a red flag....
A Ramshackle House on Nantucket, Brought Back to Shipshape
A woman moved to the island with her two children during the pandemic, and then stayed, settling into the community of Sconset....
Time to Shine: Let’s Restore All Your Rusty Metal.
From creaky brass door hinges to antique silver, you can rehabilitate the metal in your home with some cheap tools and simple techniques....
Want to Rent a Studio in New York? You May Need a Roommate.
Studio apartments in New York City and Miami are among the least affordable for solo renters....
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are six-bedroom in Pelham, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Plainfield, N.J....
Reluctant to Leave a Shelter Island Vacation, They Moved Full-Time
A family fell in love with the spot near the eastern end of Long Island, so they bought and gut-renovated a house, keeping energy-efficiency top...
$650,000 Homes in Colorado, Georgia and Florida
A Streamline Moderne home in Denver, a condo in a former cotton mill in Atlanta and a bungalow in St. Petersburg...
In a Berlin Neighborhood Built for Nazis, Darkness Lingers
On the outskirts of Berlin, Waldsiedlung Krumme Lanke is an idyllic neighborhood with a sinister past, and a symbol of Germany’s effort to both remember...
A Modern Townhouse Rises in Brooklyn and an Anonymous Critic Follows
Neighbors say the in-your-face design of the building made it a target for criticism, leading someone to tag it with a museum-style plaque that commented...
Luxury Hotels Are Replacing Cheap Motels in the Hamptons
Some residents are lamenting the loss of the old-fashioned motor inns, while others say the “classic” lodgings were outdated and due for an upgrade....
$800,000 Homes in California
A bungalow in Berkeley, a house with sweeping views in Atascadero and a contemporary home in Joshua Tree....
Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, Voted Out After Harassment Claims
Calls for Craig Steinley to step down from the Appraisal Institute began immediately after The New York Times revealed claims of improper touching from multiple...
Homeowners of Color Face Greater Climate Risk
Nonwhite communities may have a more difficult road ahead as climate change exacerbates major weather events....
How the Barter System Helped Cut Costs on Two Home Projects
Facing high building costs in Washington State, two friends, a home builder and an architect, shared their expertise to expand one house and build another....
City Beekeepers: The Dos and Don’ts of Maintaining an Urban Hive
It’s perfectly legal to keep registered honeybee hives in the city, but they can’t become a nuisance to the neighbors....
$1.5 Million Homes in Crete, Greece
The largest and populous of the Greek islands offers historic stone villas and contemporary homes with views of the Aegean Sea....
Inside Knicks Player Josh Hart’s Playroom Design
The Knicks player Josh Hart and his wife, Shannon Hart, commissioned Greenwich Play to design a multifaceted playroom for their twin boys....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in the Flatiron district, the Beekman Place neighborhood and Dyker Heights....
Homes for Sale New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Rockville Centre, N.Y., and Newtown, Conn....
Chicago Suburb Plans to Acquire Pope Leo XIV’s Childhood Home
The village of Dolton, Ill., has stepped in to buy the modest house where Pope Leo XIV spent some of his childhood. It may also...
$500,000 Homes in New Hampshire, Michigan and Minnesota
A chalet-style house in Bartlett, a condo in Royal Oak and a brick house in Minneapolis....
Want to Buy Her House in Ireland? You’ll Need $7 and Some Luck.
Imelda Collins is raffling her house rather than sell it on the conventional market. Anyone in the world can enter....
The Interior Designer Amy Lau’s Apartment Is Listed for $1.6 Millon
Ms. Lau, who had a string of high-profile clients, died in January. She put her signature stamp on her prewar unit....
A Long Life in Harlem, Made Possible by an Affordable Apartment
Owen Levy says the social fabric has remained strong in the often-tumultuous 46 years he has lived in the neighborhood....
$2 Million Homes in California
A Spanish-style house in Los Angeles, a home with a dock in Lake Arrowhead and a Craftsman in Oakland...
Finding High-End Furniture at NYC Showrooms Is Like Visiting a Speakeasy
The city’s new designer décor showrooms are hidden away from foot traffic, making shopping for furniture feel like visiting a speakeasy....
$500,000 Homes in Marrakesh, Morocco
Available properties include traditional and modern riads, as well as condos in residential communities....
The Battle for Bryant Park Grill
Michael Weinstein, who has run the popular Midtown Manhattan restaurant for 30 years, refuses to leave, even though Jean-Georges Restaurants won a bid to take...
How Much Notice Do You Have to Give Your Landlord?
It’s important to know what the law says, but maintaining friendly relations with your landlord has its own benefits....
L.A. Fire Victims Move Away From Altadena and Pacific Palisades to Start Over
Fire victims from Altadena and Pacific Palisades have moved across Los Angeles and the country looking for firm footing to start over....
Designer Corey Damen Jenkins Infuses His Studio With Glamour
Corey Damen Jenkins showcases weighty crystal coasters, a high-end French trolley and one-of-a-kind dachshund finial chairs....
Pope Leo XIV Grew Up in This Chicago Home. Now, It Could Be Yours.
The same auction house that sold President Trump’s childhood home for millions in 2017 will take bids for the modest three-bedroom where Pope Leo XIV...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are four-bedroom homes in Roslyn, N.Y., and Cream Ridge, N.J....
California Approves 17 Percent Rate Increase for State Farm
Homeowners reeling from the wildfires in January say that State Farm’s increased rates are unfair and unfounded....
A Couple Built Their Dream Home Right on the Hudson River
A couple’s river views were stunning, but some work needed to be done to soften the noise from train tracks running along the back of...
Craig Steinley, VP of Appraisal Institute, to Step Away After Harassment Claims
Several women said Craig Steinley, the vice president of the Appraisal Institute, touched them inappropriately — a pattern of allegations that industry insiders say was...
An Arts Hub and Affordable Housing Under One Roof in Inwood
The developers of the Miramar hope the building will be a good neighbor through its design, its partnership with cultural organizations and its mixed-income model....
‘Wildly Inappropriate Behavior’: Real Estate Group Is Accused of Cover-ups
The Appraisal Institute faces concerns that one of its leaders has a history of harassing women and that it did not disclose that some certification...
A ‘Romantic Idealist’ Renovates a Derelict House on an Artist’s Budget
A street artist had to depend on patrons to help him buy a 19th century house and had to depend on himself to restore it....
$2.4 Million Homes in Cornwall, England
The peninsula county at the southwestern tip of England has historic farmhouses, Georgian-style homes and modern seaside retreats....
Don’t Trust Your Landlord? Here’s How You Can Find More Information.
Details about a landlord’s holdings are not readily available. But there are some tools to help you along....
Leo Lived Here: The Price Goes Up for the Pope’s Childhood Home
After Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was selected to become the leader of the Roman Catholic Church, offers began flooding in to buy this modest house...
The NYC Apartment Where Christo and Jeanne-Claude Cast Their Spells
The couple’s lives are preserved in a SoHo building where for decades they plotted their monumental projects....
Alexander Brothers Face More Sex Crimes, Including Against Underage Girl
Prosecutors added more charges in the sex-trafficking case against Oren and Tal Alexander, who were known as top brokers in luxury real estate, and their...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are in Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y., and Ridgewood, N.J....
The Care and Pruning of the Extravagant Lilac
What you need to do when the blooming season ends to make sure next year’s crop thrives....