What $400,000 Buys You in Colorado, Georgia and Minnesota
A Craftsman bungalow in Colorado Springs, a ranch in Savannah and a Queen Anne Victorian in Minneapolis....
Snake Plant Varieties for Every Low-Light Corner of Your Home
Even botanists can be surprised at the sheer variety of a houseplant often known only for being indestructible....
Harlem House Where Billie Holiday Lived Is Damaged in Fire
The jazz legend lived in the five-story building on West 139th Street as a teenager with her mother....
Poconos Hotel’s Heart-Shaped Bathtubs Find New Owners
A Poconos hotel closed last year. What happened to its iconic heart-shaped tubs?...
What $2 Million Gets You in California
A midcentury home in Los Angeles, a house with ocean views in Bodega Bay and a contemporary home in Palm Desert....
Rent the Brooklyn Duplex, but First, Meet the Upstairs Neighbors
A couple were drawn to the seclusion of Red Hook, and then delighted by the close-knit community they found when they moved there....
$300,000 Homes on Prince Edward Island
The Canadian island in the Gulf of St. Lawrence offers a mix of rustic cabins, modern townhouses and classic saltbox houses....
Trying to Remember Everything Lost in a Fire
After the wildfire comes the emotional toll of listing every object inside a destroyed home....
They Traded a Garden for a House That Would Nurture Them
A couple lived in a three-story house on a double lot in Portland, Ore. But they wanted a smaller house on one level, so they...
What Happens to My Rent When the Building’s Tax Benefit Expires?
Once your apartment is no longer rent stabilized, there are laws that can protect you from eviction and unreasonable increases....
Alexander Brothers Plead Not Guilty in Sex Trafficking Case
Real estate brokers Tal and Oren Alexander, along with their brother Alon Alexander, are charged with drugging and assaulting multiple women....
Kris Jenner Puts the ‘Keeping Up With the Kardashians’ House Up for Sale
The six-bedroom home in Los Angeles, where the family’s reality TV show was filmed for more than a decade, is being listed for $13.5 million....
California Asks Insurers to Spare Wildfire Victims ‘the List’
The state’s regulator wants insurance carriers to pay full policy limits without requiring victims to itemize every object in their destroyed homes....
Which Costs More: A Super Bowl Ticket or Your Mortgage?
A study compared the cost of the cheapest seat at Sunday’s game to a typical monthly mortgage payment in 50 major U.S. metros....
A Redesigned Colorado Vacation Home at 10,600 Feet
A couple had a longtime love of the state, which they apparently passed along to family and friends. When their vacation home began to feel...
What $900,000 Gets You in Connecticut, Washington and Texas
A Federal-era home in Middletown, a wood-shingled house in Seattle and a 100-year-old brick house in Dallas....
L.A. Faces Pressure From Wealthy Residents as the Pacific Palisades Rebuilds
The neighborhood is likely to grow more expensive and exclusive as millionaire Angelenos demand a fast-track recovery....
The Many Ways You Can Give Antiques a New Life
They can be restored, recovered, repurposed and more. You can also use these techniques to customize new furniture....
Westbeth Gets a Much-Needed, and Very Pricey, Overhaul
The affordable artists’ community in New York has been deteriorating. The $84 million renovation means that 32 out-of-use units will become available....
Big Ticket: New York’s Top January Sales
Homes were sold by the actor Macaulay Culkin and the estate of the arts patron Anne Bass....
How to Hang Anything on Your Wall
It can be scary to drill holes in the wall. For the first entry in our new D.I.Y. series, we’ll show you how to mount...
N.Y.U. Dorm Is Retrofitted to Be Sustainable
The university spent $7 million to transform the building to limit energy usage and costs, and boost the satisfaction of students....
That Art Piece on Your Coffee Table? It’ll Get You High.
Cannabis paraphernalia is joining the world of home décor. Here are some of the most interesting new designs and designers....
Do I Have to Tell My Landlord About the Guest Staying With Me?
Generally, guests cannot stay for longer than 30 days at a time, and landlords are often on the lookout for violations....
A Chelsea Arts Building Is for Sale, and the Artists Cry ‘Foul’
The 400,000-square-foot complex is listed for $170 million, and a sale could displace scores of artists and gallery owners, and other tenants....
$3,500 Rentals in and Near Los Angeles
A loft in Long Beach, a Spanish-Style house in La Quinta and a condominium unit in a Baldwin Park building designated as a landmark....
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Chappaqua, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Redding, Conn....
New York City’s Noisiest Neighborhoods
Last year, New Yorkers called in more than 750,000 noise complaints. Incredibly, nearly 10 percent of them came from one area....
How Birds Survive Winter Cold: Adaptations and Behavioral Strategies
Their feathers, roosting behaviors and adaptability help birds survive the cold, “nature’s proving ground.”...
What $230,000 Buys You in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Maryland
A colonial-style house in North Adams, a brick home in Pittsburgh and a rowhouse in Baltimore....
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom house in Muttontown, N.Y., and a four-bedroom in Princeton, N.J....
A ‘Shark Tank’ Star on Losing Her Home in the L.A. Fires
The mobile home of Barbara Corcoran, a real estate mogul and businesswoman, perished in the Palisades fire, along with those of all of her neighbors....
What $800,000 Buys You in California
A Spanish-style home in Long Beach, a Mediterranean-style house in San Leandro and a Craftsman bungalow in Los Angeles....
She’s Raising Her Daughter in Her Own Childhood Apartment
It took a ruling from New York State’s highest court, and a critical renovation of the building, to make a dream come true....
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Lenox Hill, South Harlem and Bushwick....
Can’t Afford a House? Just Build One in the Backyard.
In Toronto, where housing prices are racing ahead of inventory, residents are building homes in their yards and moving their children or their parents into...
Only the Wallpaper Was an Easy Fit
Two brothers rented an apartment in Brooklyn. No surprise, the younger one got the 50-square-foot bedroom. He transformed it into “a hug from Mother Nature.”...
What Happens When Condo Owners Don’t Pay Their Dues to the Building?
A condo board can sue a delinquent owner for money owed....
Yes, It’s OK to Use the Fine China
Readers fight the decline of fine china by using their “good dishes” for everything from pizza to takeout....
$1.5 Million Homes in Lima, Peru
A penthouse with a pool in Miraflores, a modern five-bedroom house in Chacarillo, and a remodeled duplex with roof deck in San Isidoro....
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Brothers Accused of Sexual Assault
A federal judge found that a woman’s claim against Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander did not meet a filing deadline. Other lawsuits and the criminal...
Which New York City Neighborhoods Are Trending Most in 2025?
An analysis of internet searches points to areas that are growing in popularity among buyers and renters, according to a new StreetEasy analysis....
At the Dupont in Greenpoint, 41 Stories of Rental Apartments
The latest addition to Greenpoint Landing, on the Brooklyn waterfront, has 115 “affordable” units and lots of amenities....
$850,000 Homes in New Mexico, Virginia and Montana
An adobe home in Santa Fe, a Craftsman bungalow in Norfolk, and a Victorian-style house in Missoula....
All the Usual Backstabbing and Big Commissions. This Time in Manhattan.
“Selling the City,” the newest offshoot of the “Selling Sunset” franchise, features a team of real estate professionals dedicated to breaking records and to building...
Loving an ‘Untouched’ Modernist House, and Then Getting Down to Work
A couple bought a home in Palo Alto, Calif., that was designed by an associate of Frank Lloyd Wright. Happily, they were also smitten with...
$2,000 Rentals in Los Angeles
A studio apartment in Koreatown, one-bedroom units in Long Beach and East Hollywood, and links to resources for those displaced by the fires....
Rescuing Pongo, Pearl, Bandit, Tiger and Zipper
Throughout the burn zone, Angelenos struggled to save their pets. Among the most difficult to save are those that live in water....
Open Houses in Los Angeles Take on an Eerie Feeling
Though thousands of residents who have lost their homes are desperately searching for somewhere to live, potential home buyers are weighing risks....
My Building Is Doing Unexplained Work. Can I Stop Paying Dues Until They Explain?
Most condo associations must provide a record of all receipts and expenses. But they also need residents’ maintenance fees to operate....
Amid Wildfires, a New Reality for L.A.’s Reality TV Stars
Binge-worthy guilty pleasures like “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” and “Selling Sunset” document luxury real estate in Los Angeles, a market that now faces...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Brooklyn
This week’s properties are in Chelsea, NoMad and Brighton Beach....
$700,000 Homes in Spain’s Balearic Islands
A five-bedroom townhouse on Majorca, a two-bedroom cottage on Ibiza, and a two-bedroom flat with a private roof deck on Ibiza....
Don’t Eat the Burger. It’s a Stool.
Furniture resembling food — fruit, sandwiches and more — has gone viral on social media and led to a shopping frenzy....
Did You Lose Your Home in the California Fires? Share Your Memories With Us.
The New York Times would like to help tell the stories of people who are facing this devastating reality by sharing photos and memories of...
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Scarsdale, N.Y., and a five-bedroom in Manchester, N.J....
As L.A. Wildfires Displace Residents, Real Estate Brokers Look for Unlisted Rentals
In a market with few homes available, real estate agents are searching for the ones no one knows about....
Choosing Seeds From 14,000 Varieties? It Just Got Easier.
The Exchange, on Seed Savers’ website, pairs the people who save heirlooms with those who want them, all for the price of postage....
And Just Like That, Carrie Bradshaw’s Front Stoop Was Closed
A West Village homeowner was granted permission to build a gate on her house in an effort to stop overeager ‘Sex and the City’ fans...
In Kazakhstan, a Plain Space Energized by Color
With rents rising, a project manager bought a 388-square-foot apartment in the center of Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and leaned in on the design....
How to Protect Your Home From Wildfires
Thousands of wildfires rage across California every year. No matter where you are, it’s important to learn how to minimize their threat....
$2 Million Homes in California
A contemporary house in Idyllwild, a midcentury modern home in Palm Springs and a Queen Anne Revival in Napa....
Ring and Nest Cameras Capture Devastation of California’s Wildfires
As catastrophic fires consume homes in California, the owners can watch the unfolding tragedy through Ring and Nest cameras....
My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?
Q: I believe I am facing retaliation from the board of my Manhattan co-op. In 2018, the building manager was supposed to correct an error...
The Surprising Grief of Having Your Home Survive a Wildfire
For people whose homes are spared in a wildfire while their neighbors lose everything, the road ahead can be isolating, plagued by feelings of guilt...
My Co-op Is Overcharging Me, Possibly on Purpose. What Can I Do?
Proving that a co-op board is acting in bad faith can be difficult....
What $2.8 Million Buys in Uruguay
Home buyers can find a modern one-story house in a private community, a four-bedroom stone house near the water, and a 12-acre estate near a...
The Challenge: Building a Passive House on a Greek Island
A Brooklyn architect wanted an energy-efficient home on Skopelos that could stand up to the Mediterranean’s increasingly vicious climate extremes....
Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a six-bedroom in Rockville Centre, and a five-bedroom in Stamford....
What $2.3 Million Buys in Florida, New York and Maryland
A Pueblo-style house in Miami, an 1890 townhouse in Hudson and a midcentury-modern-style home in North Bethesda....
“Breaking Bad” House in Albuquerque Listed for Almost $4 Million
The price of the modest four-bedroom in Albuquerque reflects the home’s pop cultural significance, a listing agent said....
Updating a 12th-Century Palazzo, Where the Walls Had Secrets
When two architects renovated the once-grand floor of a palace in Genoa, Italy, their goal wasn’t period perfection: “We didn’t want to live in a...
Homes for Sale in Connecticut and New York
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Fairfield, Conn., and a four-bedroom in Nyack, N.Y....
What $1 Million Buys You in California
A ranch in Forestville, a townhouse in Los Angeles and a Spanish-style house in La Quinta....
What’s the No. 1 Complaint Among New Yorkers?
A look at service requests filed with the city reveals the biggest sources of vexation....
Female Developers Navigate Discrimination in a Male-Dominated Field
Women earn less than men and report more difficulty raising money to build housing and commercial spaces, but they are finding ways to overcome the...
$1.5 Million Homes in Costa Rica
A two-bedroom artist’s retreat with built-in boulders, a four-bedroom house in a gated community on Tamarindo Bay, and a three-bedroom house set on a hill...
My Neighbor’s Apartment Is Leaking Into My Space. Who Has to Fix This?
A friendly conversation is often the way to start. Legal action may follow, but it can be expensive and difficult....
Big Ticket: The New York Area’s Top December Sales and Listings
The year ended with several pricey transactions, including the sale of a duplex onced shared by Robert De Niro and Grace Hightower, and the purchase...
Alon Alexander Is Denied Bail in Sex Trafficking Case
Mr. Alexander’s brother, Oren Alexander, was granted a hearing extension by a judge in Miami. A third brother, Tal Alexander, was denied bail on related...
Homes for Sale in Manhattan and Queens
This week’s properties are in Morningside Heights, on the Upper East Side and in Jackson Heights....
Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are a three-bedroom in Sea Cliff, and a five-bedroom in Mahwah....
$1.3 Million Homes in Colorado, Illinois and Texas
A Queen Anne house in Denver, a top-floor condominium in Chicago and a ranch-style house in Austin....