Friday, September 30, 2016
On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s homes include a five-bedroom in Long Beach, N.J., and a six-bedroom in Sea Cliff, N.Y.
Exclusive: A Co-op Overlooking Central Park for $11.75 Million
A park-facing apartment on Fifth Avenue, which once was the home and office of Alistair Cooke, is about to go on the market.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in the financial district, on the Bowery and in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
Calculator: What’s Everyone Looking At?
The most viewed listings on The New York Times “Find a Home” real estate site.
Renters: The Serial Subletter
Susannah Vila lives in a large studio on the parlor floor of a townhouse in the East Village, but who’s to say how long she’ll be there.
The Fix: Renovating a Bathroom? Experts Share Their Secrets.
In New York City, most bathroom remodels cost at least $25,000. Here’s how to do it for less.
Big Ticket: A Park Avenue Penthouse in the Clouds
The Saudi retail magnate Fawaz Alhokair has closed on what’s currently the world’s highest residence — a floor-through penthouse at 432 Park Avenue.
Former Moviemaking Site in England Slated for Residences
A revival is underway of what was once Denham Film Studios, with a Gropius-designed building as a focal point for an array of new homes.
In Israel, a Writer Creates a Home Called Arabesque
In the port city of Acre, a novelist has taken a rundown apartment of original Crusader stones and Turkish elements and made of it both a home and a writers’ retreat.
360 View: Posting Political Signs in the Window Is Your Right — Isn’t It?
Rules in many apartment buildings prevent residents from proclaiming their views.
Is New York Ready for Solar Power?
The solar boom has been prompted recent drops in installation costs.
Thursday, September 29, 2016
Pending home sales fall 2.4% in third straight drop
Homebuyers retreated in August, unenthused by the meager supply of homes for sale and by accelerating prices.
Detroit housing rises from the ashes
Innovative public and private efforts and new bank programs are giving housing in the Motor City new fuel.
No, you probably can’t afford that house. Here’s why
One in four housing markets is now less affordable than its long-term historical norm, according to new data.
The Hunt: A Dog-Friendly Co-op in Sunset Park, Brooklyn
Michael Beattie and Marissa Tarallo found the search for an apartment trying, but worth it in the end.
Wednesday, September 28, 2016
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Old Mills Remade in Pawtucket, R.I., With Art as Their Product
The Rhode Island city is shedding its industrial image as “the bucket,” and has embraced the arts as a tool for redevelopment.
International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Costa Rica
The housing market in Costa Rica’s lake area has improved, though it still remains a buyer’s market with abundant housing inventory.
What You Get: $2,700,000 Homes in Arizona, Rhode Island and California
Contemporaries in Tucson and Tiburon, Calif., and a 1903 shingle-style house in Porthsmouth, R.I.
Drop in refinancing pushes mortgage applications lower by 0.7%
A drop in interest rates last week did nothing to juice refinances, which are usually very rate-sensitive.
Living In: Sleepy Hollow: Surrounded by History, and Legends
The village’s setting on the Hudson, its cultural diversity and its access to the city are draws for many residents.
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
'Massive' shortage of appraisers causing home sales delays
A shortage of home appraisers is causing growing delays in closings, costing buyers and sellers and even scuttling deals.
Monday, September 26, 2016
Voyeur: Doors of Manhattan
Even though they stand between us and the chaos of the city, the borough’s distinctive doors are easy to overlook.
$5,000-a-week student pad up for grabs in London’s Mayfair
A London townhouse on Mayfair’s Park Lane is up for rent for $5,172 per week and looks set to go to a super-rich student from the Middle East.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
What’s Selling Now: Homes That Sold for Around $1 Million
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Ask Real Estate: A Sex Offender in the Building
What can shareholders do when an undesirable neighbor moves into a co-op building?
Friday, September 23, 2016
What I Love: Amor Towles, a Gentleman in Gramercy Park
The author of ‘Rules of Civility’ and ‘A Gentleman in Moscow,’ lives in a gracious townhouse near Gramercy Park.
Voyeur: Doors of Manhattan
Even though they stand between us and the chaos of the city, the borough’s distinctive doors are easy to overlook.
Exclusive: Federal-Style Brooklyn Heights House for $7 Million
One of the oldest homes in Brooklyn Heights, a wood-frame house dating back to the early 19th century, is about to go on the market.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties include a four-bedroom in Norwalk, Conn., and an six-bedroom in Eastchester, N.Y.
Calculator: Where Are the Studio Apartments in New York City?
The five city neighborhoods with the most available studio apartment rentals.
Modern Love: When a Couch Is More Than a Couch
For a young mother with terminal cancer, questions about her own mortality merge with decisions about upholstery and cushion width.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Midtown, the West Village and Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
The High End: Industrial Retro in Long Island City
The Harrison, a 120-unit, red brick luxury tower is rising from the site of a low-slung garage in Queens.
360 View: Why Isn’t there a Landlord Blacklist?
Rentlogic is attempting to grade landlords and buildings on an A to F scale. Some are pushing back.
Domestic Lives: Finding Washington Heights
The writer Dominique Browning, priced out of other parts of Manhattan, discovers a new place to call home.
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Learn How To Determine And Boost The Market Value Of Your Miami Home
As a homeowner in Miami FL, you should always be aware of your home’s market value. Why? Because you will know what’s happening in the market and can also look for opportunities to enhance that value whenever possible. You will also be able to plan ahead so that when you list your home, it will […]
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Indoor-Outdoor Harmony in a Singapore Home
When the architect Jean François Milou transformed a colonial “black and white,” he wanted his clients to endlessly ponder: “Am I in a garden or in a house?”
Belgian Designer Puts His Own Transformed Home on the Market
Thierry Thenaers, known for his work on European castles and country homes, combined two living spaces to reflect his eclectic, classical style.
The Hunt: Close to Work in Midtown West
Andrew Warren and Ellada Arakelova wanted to buy a two-bedroom in the middle of everything.
Wednesday, September 21, 2016
Why housing doesn’t care about the Fed
Hike or no hike on rates from the Federal Reserve, housing has far more important things to think about. Let us explain.
Living In: Whitestone: Suburban Feel on the Waterfront
Although bounded by heavily trafficked bridges, the Whitestone section of Queens is surprisingly quiet and suburban-like.
International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Belize
The Central American nation is gaining popularity but still offers relatively inexpensive Caribbean real estate.
Mortgage applications tank 7.3% amid rising rates
Mortgage rates finally broke out of their tight range last week, and borrowers retreated in force.
What You Get: $1,100,000 Homes in Vermont, Maryland and Atlanta
A contemporary in Dorset, Vt., a 1916 house in Hagerstown, Md., and a Tudor in Atlanta.
Tuesday, September 20, 2016
US housing starts, building permits fall in August
U.S. housing starts fell more than expected in August as building activity declined broadly after two straight months of solid increases.
Start-up mansion fix for 'America's worst housing market'
One broker has an idea about how to fix Greenwich, Connecticut: Turn the excess mansions into work spaces for start-ups.
Monday, September 19, 2016
Homebuilder sentiment jumps to highest level in nearly a year
A monthly survey of builder confidence jumped a striking 6 points in September to the highest level in nearly a year.
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Ask Real Estate: Shared Driveway Parking Problems
Not all of us are good at sharing, particularly when it comes to coveted Brooklyn parking spots.
What I Love: Sara Bareilles, of ‘Waitress,’ on Her Sanctuary in the City
Sara Bareilles, the Grammy and Tony-nominated singer-songwriter, lives in a two-bedroom rental in Lower Manhattan.
Friday, September 16, 2016
The Fix: Preparing Your Home for Sale
To get the best return on your investment, you need to ensure your home looks its best when it hits the market.
The High End: Transformation on Brooklyn’s Southern Shore
There’s building boom in Sheepshead Bay, an oft-overlooked neighborhood.
Tile Gains Footing All Over
Encaustic cement tile, with its striking look and chalky matte texture, is catching on with designers and homeowners.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and Connecticut
This week’s properties are a four-bedroom in Shippan, Conn., and a six-bedroom in Lido Beach, N.Y.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are on the Upper East Side, in the West Village, and in Park Slope, Brooklyn.
What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for $1.5 Million or More
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Calculator: How Much Do I Need to Make to Own a Home?
Dreaming of buying a home in the city? Here’s what you’ll earn to do it.
A Fan at the Drawing Board
Iñaki Aliste Lizarralde, a 45-year-old designer from Azpeitia, Spain, draws floor plans of homes on popular movies and television shows.
Renters: So You Think Your Place Is Small?
Jack Leahy, 25, a musician, lives in a crawl space in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. His rent? $450 a month.
360 View: Fictional New York City Apartments Get Real
The homes of young New Yorkers on TV are getting grimmer these days.
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Beguiling Would-Be Buyers With the Showroom
The property showroom, fully equipped down to the kitchen sink, proclaims: This is your taste, these are your aspirations, this is the home for you.
On Capri, a Cliffside Villa With Landmark Vistas
The Villa L'Eremo, which looks upon the Faraglioni, the towering rock formations that rise from the Mediterranean, is for sale for 9 million euros.
Not your grandma's retirement home: Check out this luxe living
Builders are creating communities for aging baby boomers that have high-end features, from clubhouses to lectures to pools.
The Hunt: From the City to the Hamptons
Romy Rodiek and Patrick Pilloni could buy a larger place in the city. Or they could head for the beach.
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Recent Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Recent commercial real estate transactions in New York City.
Square Feet: Port Chester Wants to Grow, but Exactly How Is the Question
The mayor envisions Brooklyn in Westchester, and a big development looms. But locals want to be careful to accommodate existing residents’ interests.
International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Scotland
Edinburgh’s housing market has recovered from the 2008 global real estate crisis, though prices in the rest of Scotland remain below the 2007 peak.
What You Get: $900,000 Homes in Tennessee, Chicago and New Mexico
This week’s properties include a Tudor in Athens, Tenn., a condo in an old Chicago church and a contemporary in Galisteo, N.M.
Mortgage applications jump 4.2% on strong buyer demand
Homebuyers jumped back into the market, filing applications for mortgages at a far faster pace than previous weeks.
Living In: Living Among the Bright Lights of Times Square
About 5,800 people choose to make their home in the hectic Times Square neighborhood.
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Landlords listen up: Find the best rental returns here
Two new reports point to the best markets for investors seeking to profit from the single-family rental market.
Monday, September 12, 2016
Mortgage rates finally break higher: What you should watch
Mortgage rates took their biggest leap in two months on Friday. Here's everything you should know now.
What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for $700,000 to $899,000
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Saturday, September 10, 2016
Ask Real Estate: When Birds Nest in Bad Places
Nests near air vents, safety in low-rise buildings and accommodating disabilities.
Friday, September 9, 2016
What I Love: Sara Bareilles, of ‘Waitress,’ on Her Sanctuary in the City
Sara Bareilles, the Grammy and Tony-nominated singer-songwriter, lives in a two-bedroom rental in Lower Manhattan.
In East Williamsburg, an Architect Updates the Streets of His Youth
Anthony Morena opts for designs like a zinc shingle facade that recalls the neighborhood’s vinyl exteriors.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York and New Jersey
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Lloyd Neck, N.Y., and Little Silver, N.J.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Turtle Bay, the East Village and Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Millennials will be renting for a lot longer
A report on homeownership predicts that millennials will be renting for a lot longer than their parents' generation did.
Big Ticket: Multimillion-Dollar Homes in the Clouds
Two apartments at 432 Park Avenue, the tallest residential tower in the Western Hemisphere, were the most expensive sales this week.
Hudson Yards Coming Into Focus
It’s happening slowly, and there are still rough edges. But building by building, Hudson Yards is finally taking shape.
Where to Live? Ask an App
New apps and online tools use a combination of big data and smart algorithms to help buyers and renters find their ideal neighborhoods.
Thursday, September 8, 2016
Mixing Old and New for a Distinctive Home and Office in Prague
Its architect owners have blended an original 18th-century cottage in a historic workers colony with a modern addition to create their combined home and studio.
An Italianate Villa With a Mooring, and a History, Just Outside Bath
The house, dating to about 1830 and on the market for a reduced price of 2 million pounds, started out as a hotel "for private assignations," its owner says.
The Hunt: A Bed-Stuy Two-Family, With Bird Song
Stephanie Robb Alexander wanted to buy a two-family house with access to the front and back yards from her unit.
Most affordable housing markets: Better buy now!
The new CEO of Coldwell Banker released the company's list of affordable housing markets. Here's what he told us.
Wiping out housing's 'zombies': Banks sell off foreclosed remnants of crash
Halloween isn't here just yet, but the zombies are already multiplying by the thousand — zombie foreclosures.
Wednesday, September 7, 2016
International Real Estate: House Hunting in ... Chile
The weakening of the peso against the dollar has made Chilean real estate more affordable for United States citizens.
What You Get: $1,075,000 Homes in Wisconsin, Pennsylvania and Texas
A Victorian in Madison, Wis., a rowhouse in Philadelphia, Pa., and a contemporary in Austin, Tex.
Mortgage applications up just 0.9% as interest rates stall
Even the drama of the monthly jobs report on Friday did little to move interest rates or the mortgage market.
Living In: Westfield, N.J., Where Small Town Meets Urban
A Union County town with characteristics often associated with urban living: a vibrant downtown and cultural scene, and good transportation options.
Sunday, September 4, 2016
What's Selling Now: Homes That Sold for $900,000 or More
Recent residential sales in New York City and the region.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Ask Real Estate: Discord Over Lobby Remodeling
Costly renovations, serving on a co-op board and ownership of house plans.
Friday, September 2, 2016
What I Love: Life With the Legendary Zeckendorfs
The widow of the developer William Zeckendorf Jr. reflects on the family that shaped the Manhattan skyline.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in Brooklyn and Manhattan
This week’s properties are in Carnegie Hill, on the Upper East Side and in Sea Gate, Brooklyn.
On the Market: Homes for Sale in New York State
This week’s properties are five-bedroom homes in Upper Brookville, N.Y., and White Plains, N.Y.
Superman’s Building Goes Condo
The Standish Arms Hotel in Brooklyn Heights, the namesake of Clark Kent’s Metropolis home, is being converted into a 31-unit condo.
High-End Condos for the Merely Affluent
Developers are finding a deep pool of affluent buyers who have spent the last several years shut out of a market that catered to the global elite.
Realtors and Ethics
The writer learns the hard way that being told the house was his was not enough. He should have secured an agreement in writing.
Thursday, September 1, 2016
Student housing ups the ante on amenities
Residential developers are pouring money into the sector, upping the ante on amenities and seeing occupancy rise.
For Curb Appeal and Making an Impression, a Palace Suffices
Prestige residences around Europe are appealing to a new generation of wealthy buyers who want to own a home with a significant heritage.
The Hunt: A Midtown Apartment, the Opposite of Nice and Quiet
Ruvin and Polina Itskovich wanted an apartment in the middle of everything in Manhattan.
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